Team Christensen

Back to school already? Where has the summer gone? We had a fabulous summer! Lindsey and Brett got to spend a week in Montana with my sister Lisa and her family. Rollerblading, boating, tubing, trampolining, water fights, making movies, and who know what else. We got to spend a week with Wade's sister Jennifer. She invited us up to watch new puppies being born, Lagoon, Kung Fu Panda, and meals out!! Then Lindsey got to spend a week in Newport with Wades family. They go up there every year to a time share, and just relax and swim their hearts out. Some year we will be able to go too. They were both so ready for school to start they could hardly stand it. Neither one of them slept the night before. They were up checking the clock every hour, as if I wouldn't wake them up when it was time. Lindsey is in 5th grade this year with Marjie Larson, and Brett is in 3rd with Tammy Anderson. They both had friends from last year in their class. Brett's teacher is really in to sports, so he couldn't wait to spend some time with a fellow sport lover. They are both in Pahvant Elementary this year. It will be nice to have them in the same school.They are only 2 years apart, but have only been in the same school once. Go figure. So we're back to organization, getting up early, and a strict schedule. With football, tennis, and dance this season we are already hopping! So, we are back to blogging. I am actually embarassed to see how long it has been. I have been taking pictures, but just no time to sit down and blog. The Christensens are back, and the next few blogs will be backtracking.

The Moss reunion was this weekend. We have been with excitement for months! The Moss' are Wade's mom's side. We had it in Kingston, UT. It was so fun to see cousins that we haven't seen in years, and for the great grandkids to get together and see each other. Brett won the pie eating contest!
It was obviously cooler in the shade on the grass.
There was even a puppy there, so I could smell it's puppy breath. Sad I know.
Little Jerzees' first family get together.
Paityn hid over by Chubby to eat Brett's candy.

We had Ginger, McKay's(Wade's brother) daughter here for 2 weeks.
The girls wanted to sew some skirts, so we found an easy pattern and got to work. They had a budget and bought all their supplies for 2 of them for $8.00. Wotta bahgun! They were so excited.
They turned out really cute.
Good job girls!

Cove Mountain is such a beautiful place!! It is so green this year and gorgeous. We gave up going to the Manti Pageant to go up and have dinner and roast marshmallows!!
The trip was going great. I got a lot of great pictures...... We saw a beautiful Bull. Quite unbelievable how big and majestic these Elk are. They are huge! Oh he was only 30 yards away Wade said.
And to top our trip off!!!!!!!!!!!!!We blew a tire and had a flat spare. Yes, I know how dumb can you be to travel around with a flat spare. Well, we only had to wait about 5 minutes for a truck to pass by and ask to help us out. The tire wasn't off yet though so Wade told him to go ahead. I have never been so mad in all my life. We could have all ridden down the road back to Richfield in the back of his truck. But, no you go ahead we'll just call a taxi when we're ready.
So we waited about 5 more minutes, and some guy in a Mule came by and took Wade down the Mtn. with the flat.
Yes, folks he left us on the Mtn. to go down and get help. We could have all ridden in the back of the truck, but no. I'm not still bitter can you tell? Needless to say our Tahoe is in the shop and has been for the last month, and everyone we knew was at the Pageant. But, we were blessed enough to have a loner from the dealership, so Wade went down and 2 1/2 hours later he showed up to take us home. The kids and I played games and tried to sit really still because the car was still on the Jack. Wade told us to not get inside, so it didn't roll off. Ya right! It's dark, mosquitos are everywhere, who knows how long until he comes back and he wants us to sit outside and wait. Oh did I forget to mention we just saw a huge bull elk, not a mile away and my sweet outdoorsy husband wants us to sit outside. Hahahahahaaaa. I may be a city girl,but I'm not stupid. Or maybe I am. He seems to think it was silly of me to not want to sit outside in the dark on the Mtn. that is full of wild animals.So............ Wade showed up and I was still fuming. He has always tried to make me laugh when I'm angry so he put Paityn on his lap and literally let her drive down some of the Mtn. Yes, grandparents it was crazy I know, but we all had a good laugh and we were somewhat safe. My anger was a tad bit diffused and we all went to bed about midnight only to wake up the next morning at 7 to get a tire and get back up on the Mtn. to fetch the dog. Oh I forgot we had Ruger with us, and not 5 minutes into our trip he rolled in some animals markings so he reeked of Nastiness!! We left him in his kennel in the Expedition.
So the next morning, we decided to follow through with our previous plans and let the kids fish and have some fun.

We went to a Track Meet that the City put on, on Saturday. Brett did the 50 meter Dash and the Softball throw.
He won second place in both.
Lindsey did the 50 meter and the 100 meter dash, and the softball throw.
She won second in 50 meter and second in the Softball throw, and 4th in the 100meter. We need to teach her to not look at everyone else and to stay focused. It was so fun. They did such a good job and had such a good time. They go to Regionals on the 14th of June. Yea Team Christensen!

Lindsey just baked this Pineapple Upside Down Cake. She did such an awesome job!! It was her idea, and she did it all herself. She loves to bake, bake, bake, but this is the best thing she has done yet! I had to take a picture of it. Good job Linds. This girl has got skills if I do say so myself.