Crazy Hair Day and Gwen's Birthday

 

Mark and Gwen on Crazy Hair Day.

Gwen is 6! She celebrated with some of her friends at Color Me Mine.

Back To School!

 

Mark started 4th Grade! He is growing so fast!

Gwen started Kindergarten! We miss her during the day, but she is learning so much and enjoying making new friends.

 

Max started preschool! What a big boy!

 

Heartache

My heart aches today as I mourn the loss of my dear Aunt Lindi. She is one of the best. She is an example of faith, positivity, love, patience and kindness.

I love her and will miss her always.

I know that families can be together forever!

Halloween Festivities Part II

(I know that it is almost Christmas...I'm trying)

Happy Halloween from our little Goblins!

Thanks Aunt Brittney for my awesome costume!

Mark and Kevin made this costume together. It was definitely the hit of the neighborhood!

Changes

Our family has gone through some changes this summer. Mark turned eight and was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Mark also started Cub Scouts and has enjoyed scouting activities this summer including Day Camp.

Gwen learned to swim this summer. She is a little fishy. We also had fun on our new boat. Kevin worked hard to fix up our boat and we all enjoyed staying cool in the water this summer.

We welcomed another beautiful baby girl into our family. Tess Joy Christiansen was born on August 1st. She was 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20 inches long. She is beautiful and sweet. Kevin and I are tired and my house has seen better days. I recently tried to remind myself that I can do this and I will survive. :)

In the middle of all the family changes, we had a summer packed full of fun! And now it is back to school!

Happy Easter!

We hope you all had a wonderful Easter.

I can't help it... I was just born fancy!!

- Fancy Nancy

Gwen is all dressed up and ready for her friend Claire's Fancy Nancy Party!

She was adorable!