Pucker Up

I am getting a taste of what my life is going to be like in about ten years. Peyton walked into the kitchen and said, "look at me, mommy." I turned around and saw this:

Flag Day

We went out to Flag Day in Fairfield a couple of weeks ago and had a lot of fun. Peyton was intent on just a few things. She wanted candy, drums, trumpets and fire trucks. Well, she was not disappointed! The girls got a ton of candy and loved the parade.





Connor has a pretty smooth move with his feet!



Smile


Lisa came and joined us for the parade! We had so much fun hanging out with her that day! Gigi enjoyed hanging with her fourth daughter!



Peyton got on the merry go round at the park and stayed there the ENTIRE time. She loved it!



Callie loved going down the big slide. I remember going down it as a kid and thinking that was the best slide EVER. Callie wanted me to go with her that day, so I did. It is still pretty fun :)



Con-Man had too much fun that day and just needed a snooze!

CHEESE!

I got a double jogger stroller so I can get out and run with the kids more. The girls really enjoy it also.



Say CHEESE!!




Hanging in the stroller!



Beautiful girl!

Some outside shots

After Callie's dance recital we were hanging outside because the weather was actually quite beautiful and we were waiting for Gigi and Grandpa to show up, so I snapped some cute pics of the kiddos.




Just the three of them. Connor chewing on whatever he can!




Look at that face. Don't you want to just squeeze those cheeks!



So Sweet!


Hanging out Mom!



She is bustin some moves for me.



Hmmm, did something not taste good???



Hmm, but that does taste good, thanks!


Still chewing on the grass.

Dance Recital

A couple of weeks ago Callie had her dance recital and she did fabulous! Miss Michelle has been so wonderful and we love her!! That morning, I was a little worried about what I was going to do with her hair, so I called Rachel and she so kindly came over to work some magic!



Super cute huh!


She is really excited that I keep taking pictures!!




Don't forget Peyton! Rach did her hair too and it looked awesome! Her turn for dance will be next year and she can't wait!



Callie and her friend Natalie from her class before the recital. Beautiful Tinkerbells!



Callie waiting with her class before the next song.



On stage with all the other dancers at the end of the recital.

I have a video to post, but it is too large and I don't know how to cut it down to a small enough video! If anyone can help me, that would be great.

Callie did fantastic. She works so hard to try and follow the steps just right and has no fear at all of the stage. I am so proud of her. I have enjoyed watching her develop and learn.

Manners

Me: Peyton, do you want to wear panties?
Peyton: Hmm, no thank you.
Run off to play outside.

I love my peypey

Utah Trip

My mom went to women's conference with her sisters, so the kids and I bummed a ride and spent the week with Jane in Salt Lake City. We decided to take the van, in case any of us did some shopping. Hahaha. So, we spent Tuesday with mom before she headed to Provo and did some shopping. On Wednesday the kids, Jane and I went to Temple Square and looked around. It was quite fun and very beautiful. We saw a couple getting married, and the Peyton yelled, "princess!" Thursday we went down to IKEA and I got some much needed shelving then we went to Thanksgiving Point and went to the Dinosauer Museum. Wow, the kids had a ball. It was such a cool place to take kids and they had a lot of fun. On Friday, Joe watched the kids and Jane and I got to hang out for a few hours just us. THANKS JOE!! He went way above and beyond the uncle duties, and I was so appreciative of it. I really needed a little break. Saturday morning Joe and I ran a 5K his running store was sponsoring and Jane stayed with the kids. We ran in the snow, which was depressing considering it was April 30, but still fun and I got free socks and a free t-shirt! Then we packed up the car and waited for mom to arrive. Then we packed her stuff and, oh my. That is all I can say.



Side View without kids



I took this picture from the front passenger seat. Ryan's comment was, he loved how Callie was straining to see over the tsunami of purchases.

The trip was fun, a nice little break for me, having some help with the kids for the week and they girls love their Aunt Jane! And, I love my shelving from IKEA, so the cramped journey back was worth it!

Easter Morning

The Easter Bunny visited the Christensen home for Easter this year. The girls had a great time, especially hunting for eggs, which they got to do A LOT this year.





I didn't get any pictures of them looking for the eggs, because Callie was a maniac. She was like the tazmanian devil running around. Peyton was trying to hold all of the eggs in her hand and keep picking them up. Hilarious. So, I suggested she put them in her basket and you could just see the lightbulb turn on. It was adorable and they had a lot of fun.

Since we have church at 1:00 right now, I had time to get the girls all dressed up and looking cute.



Callie has beautiful hair and she was a really good sport about it. Hairbows are courtesy of Rachel!



Peyton was being a goof. She loves to wear hats, even in the summer.



Connor in his white shirt for church.



So, I wanted pictures of the kids, however, they weren't cooperating so well. Peyton just cried and pouted, etc.



This is the best picture that came out. After Peyton got happier, Connor had decided that he had enough. Callie, of course, just loves to have her picture taken. So, overall, it was a typical Sunday morning in the Christensen home. Some tears, some laughter, some head shaking, all done by mom! :)

Another Easter Egg Hunt

The girls got invited to a friends house for another Easter Egg Hunt.



Peyton loved blowing the bubbles she got.



Callie with her bag of candy in her FAVORITE green sweatshirt



Callie and her friend Madden. They are the best of pals.



Gwyn and Peyton. Every time Peyton would grab a piece of candy she would say, "oooooh, my favorite!" Adorable!

Small Spaces

I sent the girls to get their pajamas on and this is what I found:



Peyton curled up in the laundry hamper. What a silly goose!

Little Helper

Peyton loves tools and working on things. So, my dad was helping with a doorknob problem at my house a few weeks ago and he had a little helper.

Connor's First Cookie

Hmmm, what is this?



Wow, this is really yummy!



This is one tasty Cookie! Thanks Rachel.

Gonzaga Easter Egg Hunt

My mom told me about the alumni egg hunt at Gonzaga, so I took the kids down this year. It was pretty fun, they had lots of eggs set out, so all the kids would be sure and get some eggs. The downside to the hunt was that it was FREEZING! Seriously, it was so cold and the wind was blowing like CRAZY!! So, waiting for the hunt to begin was pretty rough, but they had fun looking for eggs, so I guess it's all worth it.



The girls, shivering in the cold



Peyton, cold and a little ornery



Callie, scrambling to find her eggs!



Peyton with her loot



Callie found a lot of eggs!