The Christensen Clan

New baby... new blog

2008-02-06T13:08:00.001-08:00

Check out our new blog at

http://www.spenmarianneandkids.blogspot.com/

Halloween Night

2007-10-31T21:50:00.000-07:00

Just waiting to go trick or treating

Hanging out with Aunt Muggs and Grams
Jack thought trick or treating was okay, but he loved hanging out on my parents porch!

Pumpkin Patch

2007-10-31T21:42:00.000-07:00

Katie and I took the little rascals to this little pumkin patch and haystack maze today... The nursery also had a pirate storyteller in a tepee and a pirate ship. Jack and Ezra play so well together, and I love hanging out with Kate!

Gardner Village

2007-10-31T21:13:00.000-07:00

After being home sick with Croupe, Jack was ready to get out of the house... so we headed to Gardner Village to check out the witches and petting zoo.

Joansies and Jack
I love this picture. Jack rarely hesitates to pet and kiss almost every animal he can get near, but this guy kinda grossed him out.

Christensen Family Halloween Party

2007-10-31T21:03:00.000-07:00

Cousin Jessica
It was really hard trying to get all the grandkids to sit still for a picture...
Playing in the backyard with Sienna

Loading up on more sugar!

The Halloween Party was as crazy and fun as always! It was really fun having Jack participate in all the games.

St George

2007-10-31T20:59:00.000-07:00

Chillin in the pool

Jack flirting with Finnley
We had such a fun and relaxing trip with the Duckworths in St George. Playing with Finn was the best part!

Fingerpainting Pumpkins

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The Joys of Having a Backyard!

2007-10-31T14:44:00.001-07:00

While we certainly miss the beach... there is nothing like hanging out in your own backyard!

Thanksgiving Point

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Taking his first Pony ride at Thanksgiving Point
Jack is so fearless when it comes to petting animals. I was getting a little freaked out when Jack was letting the huge horse lick his hands, but he thought it was the greatest thing on earth!

Jack and Ezra checking out the animals... It is so fun having playdates with Katie, Ezra, and Luke!

What's New?

2007-09-17T08:33:00.001-07:00

1. We moved from San Diego back to Salt Lake City
2. We miss our friends, the beach, our apartment, the weather, the beach, Fins (our favorite fish taco joint), and a million other things!
3. We love seeing our friends and family in SLC all the time!
4. We are having another boy!!!
5. Spencer is attending law school at the U of U
6. Jack is talking a little more...

Back to Blogging

2007-09-17T08:18:00.000-07:00

I have been a terrible blogger the last couple of months... and not because I have nothing to post. We moved back to SLC... this is a picture of the duplex we are renting.
Watching the Chargers game and playing with Uncle Jus
Mmmmm icecream
Playing at the beach in Carlsbad with Gramps and Dad
This picture makes me sad... we really miss the beach!
Jack loved playing in the sand with Gramps
Hanging out at our new home

Our Last Night in San Diego

2007-09-17T08:03:00.001-07:00

Tira and Brian... where are the twins!!! Jack and I really miss our playdates to the beach and SeaWorld!

Our friends put together a BBQ at La Jolla Shores for our last night in San Diego. It was the perfect way to spend our last night in our favorite place!
Spen and Mike enjoyed a night of hanging out and not stuck in the library studying the law!
Nate... Spencer's surfing mentor
The whole clan... we miss you!!

See you in a couple of days!

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Last week Spen's parents came and visited us and we showed them a few of our favorite places in San Diego!
Jack loved showing Grandma and Gramps his stomping ground
La Jolla Shores
One night we enjoyed a BBQ at La Jolla Shores...
It was so fun spending time with Sharon and Warren! It wasn't too sad when they left because Jack and I are headed to SLC tomorrow... and we will be back for good in August. We have mixed emotions about leaving our favorite place!

The 4th of July

2007-07-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

What is more American than baseball and hotdogs? For the 4th of July we went to the Padres game with a few friends from our ward. We sat in the bleacher seats, which were actually really kid-friendly... at the bottom of the bleachers was a huge sand pit. I kept thinking that one of the kids was going to get hit by a ball.

I thought this was really cool... If you look in the far left of this picture you can see a building that says "Western Metal Supply Co." this building is actually 95 years old... The south corner of the building now serves as the left-field foul pole and they added seating on the outside... It really added a historical look to a new ballpark...
From left to right... Niki, Me, Jane, and Emma (who didn't make a peep the whole night)
Jack loved all the attention and smarties he was getting from Cate!

Last Week

2007-07-03T13:39:00.000-07:00

After a long day, Jack relaxed with a sippy cup of milk and a Padres game
As many of you know we are leaving our favorite city... so lately we have been soaking up every chance we get to play at the beach!
This is the expression we frequently catch Jack giving us... creepy!

Enjoying the Sunset!

Jack loves his crib... he will play in there without making a peep!

After getting into the U of U, Spencer thought he would wear his Utes sweatshirt...
Last week we had a BBQ at La Jolla Shores

We will really miss this place!!!!

Out with the Mullett...

2007-06-25T10:49:00.000-07:00

"Mom, I think I need a haircut!"
BEFORE

AFTER... what a hunk!

June Gloom

2007-06-25T10:38:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we took a much needed trip to the beach... Jack has been on house arrest the last week since I have been feeling morning sick. The beach was cool and cloudy, but Jack didn't seem to notice.

A couple of St George pics

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Finally some new pictures

2007-06-21T13:46:00.000-07:00

Lately, Jack has been obsessed with anything that is made for his size... he loves the little houses at the park... and the kiddie kitchen at the YMCA, so, I bought him this little table and chairs set. He loves to read his books, color, eat his snacks, and pretend like he is cooking (he has a real fascination with whisks) anyway, the table and chairs were a hit.

Last night we took Jack to the San Diego County Fair. Jack's favorite part was seeing the animals. He has recently learned the word "dog", sometimes he says "duuuu" or "duuuug" but I am counting it has another word on his short list. Anyway, it was really cute because he called every sheep, donkey, and cow a dog... well, at least he is trying!

As most of you already know... I am pregnant! We are not really good about waiting until the 12th week, we just get too excited. My due date is just a couple of days before Jack's birthday, maybe we will have another Valentines Day Babe. I was feeling great up until about a week ago, and then the morning sickness kicked in... only it's not just in the "morning." I have been feeling nauseous and tired all day long! Cute Spen has been putting crackers and water by the bed for me every morning. I tried drinking Ginger Ale today, and that has kinda helped too. If you have any tricks, please let me know! Jack has been the best little boy! I think he has sensed I am feeling sick, because he has been sleeping in every morning until 8:30 and taking long naps during the day... maybe he is just bored out of his mind because we haven't been getting out much.

One of my favorite pictures

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Family Pictures in Utah

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Backyard Pictures

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Wedding Pictures

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I love my sister!!!

Hanging out with Uncle Jus

Mallory and Jeremy's Wedding

2007-05-28T21:15:00.000-07:00

My handsome brothers!
One of Jack's favorite buddies

Hanging out

Martha would be so proud

2007-05-28T20:53:00.001-07:00

Muggs and Jeremy's wedding dinner was perfect... my pictures can not accurately reflect how beautiful and magical the night really was. I realize this is not the most eloquent way to put it, but it was just them. Every little detail... showed their unique and creative nature... including the delicious vegetarian cuisine.

The Logan Temple

2007-05-28T20:31:00.000-07:00

Coming out the Logan Temple... I love this picture, I think it is so sweet

Jer is such a goof ball, we are so excited he is a part of our family!

The Brides of 2002.... so old school

My Girls!

2007-05-28T20:24:00.000-07:00

Nicole (Nick's wife), Me, Ashley (Jeff's wife), and Muggs pose for a shot in my parents backyard...
Funny Nicole!
Trying to act nonchalant

Newport Beach

2007-05-22T08:41:00.001-07:00

Last weekend we drove up to Newport Beach to hangout with the Duckworths. We had so much fun playing at the beach, eating at The Cheesecake Factory, and just laying around watching movies. We miss them already!
Hanging out with their babes
Mmmm fruit punch
Jack loves to give kisses
We love Mitch and Linds and especially Finnley!

Choclaholic!!!!

2007-05-21T18:06:00.000-07:00

Playing at the beach with the Lake fam

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Jack loves his Uncle Jus
My cute brothers made Jack a little hot tub... it was really funny to watch a 29, 27, 23, and 22 year old digging sand on the beach! It was worth all the work, Jack loved it!
Yep.... that's my mom playing old school game boy

Florida

2007-05-21T17:44:00.001-07:00

Hanging out at the beach in Fort Lauderdale... The water was really warm, even my mom got in the ocean, which is saying a whole lot!