Halloween Happenings

This Halloween we went big! Kicked it off with a party at our home with games, cookies, apple bobbing, tricks and treats. School parties were great and even Jayne walked in the Rockwell Elementary parade as a mini twin to her sister. Sam was a ninja for the second year in a row. Seth says Ninjas are "always in style". Ellie and Jayne were beautiful Halloween fairies. Seth was a ghetto street ball player and I was a soccer player. The kids had school off so we packed the day with Halloween. Ellie had a orthopedic doctors appointment in the morning, and she was able to take her walking boot off once and for all! She is very happy to have her leg healed! Taking her boot off was even better than treat or treating to her. We brought our Aunt Amy and cousin Susannah home with us. We sang "I want candy" on the way to Microsoft festivities to get us pumped up. Even the 2 year olds joined in the singing. The kids were able to trick or treat at the offices and got absurd amounts of candy. There was also a buffet, cookies, movie, and more trick or treating in another building. Uncle Scott joined us for a dinner and trick or treating in the neighborhood. The kids had a great time and were so exhausted (just as it should be right?). So now we're dealing with sugar withdrawals. Jayne had a sucker in her mouth for at least 48 hours straight(even in Stake Conference).When given the choice, she would always choose the suckers. Hence, sucker face. But she was great she would always say, "Happy Halloween" to everyone who gave her candy. Grateful to have spent time together!

Family Christensen In Disguise at Microsoft!

Jayne's TWO!!!

I can't believe my baby's 2! In fact, I was in denial for quite sometime and didn't buy her any birthday presents until the day before. Not because I don't love her, just because I was in denial of her turning two. It's bittersweet for me. The 1st year of her life we called her "Jayne the Beloved." She was adored by all. The second year of her life, she sealed the deal. She is definitely the most loved in our family. Sam can't wait to get her up in the morning, Ellie gives her whatever she wants (and Jayne knows exactly who to go to), and Jayne has Seth wrapped around her little finger. Phrases like, "I wantta hold you." and "I snuggle you," are apart of her charm. She sings all day,"I know you, I walked with you once a upon a deam." She usually only gets to "I know you" and then repeats it again, and again, and most of the day while dancing. She loves "Sleeping Booty" as she calls her, as well as any other princess. Yesterday, as I was getting she and Ellie out of the bath, Jayne took the brush and dipped it the bath water and then brushed my hair (which was already in a ponytail). Then she took my face in her hands and said,"Mom, your bootiful, your a princess." I loved it. And I love her. I can't image our family without this little princess. We went to the hospital to have Jayne with a different name in mind for her, but after 8 weeks of bed rest, and a beautiful healthy baby, Seth named her Jayne because it means "God is gracious." We truly feel God has been truly gracious to us to send us Jayne. We love you Jayne!

The Move To Seattle

Jumping on the Bandwagon!

So, I am jumping on the blog bandwagon. This summer my family and I moved from Portland,OR to Seattle,WA. I missed my friends and family and wanted to stay in contact with everyone. I began to read my friends blogs and I was so impressed. So here it is! The good, the bad, and the ugly! We love you and hope you enjoy!