Team Christensen

Halloween and Brett's Birthday

Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by Team C

My pictures got muddled, so we'll start a little crazy. Halloween was miserable. Rainy and yucky, we had done so much Halloween stuff that by Halloween night it was old. Crazy as Halloween is one of my favorite Holidays. We went to the Farm in PG, and had a blast that day, then trick or treated at the old Sleepy Hollow Bridge Development. Wade and I fought and the kids were so cold and miserable we all were ready for it to be over, bummer.

Brett's birthday was a combination halloween party, birthday. Not many people read the invitations I guess, he only had 3 people bring gifts. Oh well. We went to Trafalga with the family, played mini golf, and rode,go-karts, and hit baseballs in the cages. It was a good birthday for him. Plus he got his new Mongoose that he had been asking for.

Woops, Paityn was a Jeanie obviously, and the costume was so fun to make.

It's a pet, it's a pillow, it's a pillow pet.

After we came home. Lindsey had already changed into her pj's. I made her get her costume back on for a picture, since I couldn't take any outside.

I can't believe it's only one more year until he passes the sacrament and gets the Priesthood. Wow, time flies!!

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Paityn's new Bike

Friday, January 14, 2011 by Team C

Paityn has taken off her training wheels and wanted a new bike. We told her if she would practice we would get her a new bike. She did, Brett took her out almost everyday. Between Wade and Brett they got her on her Merry way, now she can't put it down. It took her a while to use her brakes, so she would just ride up on the grass and hop off. Everytime she did, she would run inside to find me and say: I did it Mommy, I rode it all by myself!! This went on for days!! We quickly learned to put pants, boots, and gloves on.

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Brett's Undefeated Football Season

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Couldn't get any other pics to download, so these will have to suffice. Why is it in blue and underlined? I don't know.

Wade asst. coached Flag football this year. It was AWESOME!! They were undefeated, and they played so well. They had the boys rotate positions. Brett did great quarterbacking. Which in my opinion is a miracle after what happened with his arm! He did fabulous!! He threw an awesome pass in the last few seconds, and they took it home!!! Yay Brett! It even got a little heated. Parents were calling names, and some of the boys got a little physical. Not pretty, but we still won.

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Herriman Fire

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We came home from Vegas to a plume of smoke coming from our area of town. We didn't really think anything of it, until we pulled up the street to our subdivision and people were loading their horses, and animals into trailers. We drove up to the mouth of the canyon which is only about 2 miles from our house, and watched a small line of fire on the front of our mountain. We watched, and then all of a sudden it came roaring over the top and down towards us. We drove home, and began packing thinking we would be evacuated. First things first: Wade got the dogs in their kennals and in the car (no surprise) then we focused on the family. You know priorities. We walked around trying to figure out what to take. How do you make that kind of decision? Started packing, and, a neighbor knocked on our door, and told us everyone was evacuated but our subdivision, the police were at the entrance we were to wait for the call to pack up and head out. Luckily we have lots of family around, no need to go to the evacuation spot. We watched it get closer and closer to us.Wade went upstairs to Bretts window to watch, and he called down saying the wind had changed and it was heading West. Whew! What a crazy night. After a couple hours we drove around to where we could and watched a house go right up into flames. It burned so quickly it was nuts.It was actually the only house that did. The scars of the fire the next morning were circles around the houses. Thank heavens for quick thinking property owners and all the people who came to help. Herriman fire, etc.

Right out Brett's window

From the backyard.

This is where it started to come over.

That is the beginning photo taken through the window screen.

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Lindseys 13th Birthday

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She did it, she turned 13! Seriously teenagers? I am not old enough to have one. I still feel like I'm 18. A better teenager though I couldn't ask for. Lindsey is such a good kid. She is very grounded. She likes to have fun, but she "gets things". She is not a raging hormone, emotional, crazy teenager. She is such a great help at home, Paityn's 2nd mother (maybe 1st) and she always knows when I need a hug. Love you Linz!!

Opening Presents

Mani/Pedis

The Chocolate Bar. We had a Chocolate Spa Party. It turned out great!! marshmallows, krispie treats, graham crackers, popcorn, fruit, pretzels. ..... Yum.!!

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Hunting with Dad

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 by Team C

After a nice long day of hunting, what could be better?

Gage, waiting to go

Waiting for Ruger to come back! First hunt of the season, and he's a little excited.

Here he comes!

On Point!!! BIRD>>>>>BIRD

AAH, freedom!

Paityn's first hunt.

Ready to go. Hunter Safety next week, and Brett will be carrying the gun.

SPIRIT WEEK!!!!!!!

Lindsey won first place for craziest outfit.

Sports day wearing Dad's Jersey. Making Dad proud.

Crazy hair day. Can you guess?

What a fun week.

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Friends

Thursday, September 9, 2010 by Team C

I was reading a friends blog today, and it made me so homesick. We just recently moved from Richfield to Herriman. It was a great move, but it's so hard to leave people behind. We have moved a lot since Las Vegas; Georgia, Richfield, then here. O.k. not a ton, but it seems like it, anyway. When we moved to Richfield Wade was working nights, then coaching in the afternoons. Paityn was 2, and it was a very hard adjustment. It was his hometown, and he was well known. I on the other hand, felt like the wife stuck at home who had to deal with the change and all the chaos that change was bringing. I prayed for friends. I am not a great friend person. I keep to myself and I like it, but I prayed. I have been blessed to know some great women . It's amazing how the Lord blesses us with what we need. Wade moved up to Salt Lake that next summer to work, and I was left alone at home. I don't know what I would have done without these ladies. Bookclubs, PTA, lunches, zumba, the park, trips to Provo, or just hanging out at their houses. It was such a blessing. As I look back It's easy to recognize the people the Lord puts in your life, and I really don't think anyone will do. I really believe that "True" friendship is hard to find. True friends that make life easier, and fun, and enrich your life, friends that accept you for you with your flaws (many flaws) are not a dime a dozen. So, thanx ladies. Thanx for being my friend.

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