Weber State Championship Game and Grandma Wimmer

So Weber State got invited to the CIT  this year and Toby, my Dad, and Cash went to about 2 or 3 of the games. Cash loved going with the boys and having a night out with his Dad. The fact that they kept winning made us all excited and we really wanted to be to the championship game. So my Dad bought us tickets and off we went. We left a little early to visit my sweet Grandma. Honestly it was so hard to leave her once it was time. I LOVE this lady more than words could say and the only way I could walk out was to say that I would be right back after the game. The game was a little tough with Tate. He's not much for sitting still these days, but I don't mind walking around with him. He's a bundle of fun. And super cute. And adorable. And he loves me so much. Toby got a free pizza handed to him...what's new...this guy gets so many freebies. And i'm married to him. So yep...it's good. But alas, Weber lost in the last 2 seconds. Ah. It was heartbreaking. Kind of depressing. And it got late. But I couldn't break my promise to my Grandma so back we went for one more visit. Elle came to and she sure lights up when my kids are there. I know she knows we're there and wants to communicate with us but some things don't even need to be said. She's so wonderful. It was a fun memorable night:)

Easter 2013

Easter snuck up on me pretty quick this year. So much going on and then BAM. It was here. Good thing I've got such "on top of it" parents and they planned a fun Easter Egg Hunt and cookout for the kids. My kids EAT this stuff up! Even Taters got in on the action. I can't believe I even have a Taters...I love him so much it ridiculous. Anyway...he found his first Easter Egg which was beyond cute. Easter Morning the kids couldn't wait for their baskets and I had every intention of making them wait till after church and after the Easter Lesson that I prepared...but I caved, and off they ran down the stairs to search for their baskets. Didn't take long to find them and luckily they were thrilled with the selection the Easter Bunny picked out for them. Umm...their Easter outfits? To die for. I ALWAYS got a new dress for Easter and haven't been able to kick that tradition with Elle. She looks so cute in them...and somehow I was able to coordinate the three of them with very little effort. We had a wonderful lesson and I'm hoping we were really able to explain the basics of the Atonement to them. They seemed to really listen and grasp the meaning. What a huge responsibility I feel on my shoulders to teach them all the important principles of the Gospel. We're looking forward to General Conference and have some really fun things planned for the kids to keep them interested. I love my life!

St. George / Tate's First Pool

It's never to soon to take a trip back to St. George. Oh how we love that place. It's just my little HEAVEN on EARTH. Helps me get through the rough days knowing I'll be going there soon. This time was just for no reason...just a get away...and a get away it was. Hit up all the usual places and put Tate in the pool for the 1st time. No surprise he LOVED it. He screams when I take him out of the bath so he was pretty much in heaven in the pool. Already scheduled our next vacay. Can't come soon enough!

Elle's First Dance Competition!!!!

My GIRL is a dancing Queen! Really she did so great at her first competition and I couldn't be more proud. The make-up is a little much for me to get used to but.....that aside.....it was so much!!! She has worked so hard this season and has learned both her back and front walk-overs and is working on her back-hand springs now. She almost has the splits too. Couldn't be more proud. The competition was exciting and although she was nervous she smiled the whole time and her whole team did so great. Sure there will be many more days of sitting in hot sweaty gym watching routine after routine. But I wouldn't give that up for anything. Not for a chance to see my girl in action:)

St. Patty's Day 2013

Have to be honest...this St. Patricks day was a little rough for the Christensen clan. Mom, meaning myself, came down with a stomach bug and it kind of put all of our lives on hold. Don't get me wrong...Toby did a fantastic job of running things...but with Cash having the flu, Tate getting it a little, and Elle (that's another story right there) all of our green traditions didn't quite happen the way I was hoping they would. Once again Grandma and Grandpa Downs came to the rescue and brought us meals as well as convinced our leprachaun Steve he could still come to a sick household. Somehow I managed the green pancakes and smoothies and our day wasn't a total bomb. Here's to a more healthy St. Patty's Day 2014.

Grandma Debbie's Birthday!

Happy Happy Birthday Grandma Deb!!! Party at our house with all the Downs'! We enjoyed strawberry shortcake, and presents, and played the five second game again. Oh my gosh this game is so hilarious. My dad's answers had us rolling. What a crack up! We love our Mom so much. Seriously I've said this a 100 x's and I'll say it a 100 more. She is the most UNSELFISH lady I have ever known in my life. EVERYTHING she does is for some else. We can rarely get her to do anything for herself. She is my hero. Comes to my rescue constantly. Brought my family two meals when I had the 24 hour flu. That's just who she is. I'll be successful in my life if I become half the lady she is. LOVE you MOM!

Cousin time!!!

The Christensens came!!!! We felt so lucky to have them come down for a weekend to stay with us. Watching our kids play together really does my heart good. Especially Cash and Ayson. Those two would be the best of buddies if only we could live closer. Sigh. Maybe someday. They would be little partners in crime. We enjoyed taking them to Scheels and walking around, riding the ferris wheel, playing the sports games, and bowling. Only negative of that night is poor Janie got a stomach bug. We missed having her there but luckily that was a one night thing and she was back and at em the next day. Loved this picture we caught of all the kids on the bed. Priceless. Todd Kath and Teren were able to join all of us at church and then Janie and I made a dinner and we were able to have a nice sit down meal together. We really loved having everyone together in our home. NEEDS to happen MORE!