Christmas Season 2010

Our little family did tons of stuff this holiday season. Here's a few highlights. Merry Christmas!

My little men

(Yes, these are marshmallows in his ears)

These little guys are getting to be some great little friends, so adorable.

Our tiniest little guy

Our little man broke his leg a few weeks ago (FHE accident). He's doing well with his cute little cast. He'll get it off next week. In the meantime he's getting around almost like he's got nothing on at all, and the family's loving doting on our favorite little cripple and signing his cast (his little cousins from MD even sent tattoos to "sign" his cast--how fun!) .

Half Marathon

Saturday Eric and I ran a half marathon together--yes, that's right, I said RAN!! I started out the year with one goal that lead to another, to another, to another and eventually lead to running a half marathon. So I had been training for this momentous event. Eric was roped into it last minute. What an amazing husband he is!! He was right by my side the whole time (something I never could have even considered doing--who just runs 13.1 miles?) He's been walking like an old man since, but the soreness will eventually wear off, and he can boast that he ran a half marathon (he's pretty proud of it too.) Here are some pictures from the superior run.

The new Train!!!

When I was younger we got to ride the little train near my Grandma and Aunt's area in Oregon. I have fun memories of that (like Jeremy falling off..hahahaha). Well, now it's my kids chance at those same kinds of memories. The city's model railroad club has been working on a train at the new big park and had an unveiling this past weekend. It's a nice long track, and we rode lots of times. So if you're ever in the area on the 3rd Sat. of the month, we'll take you over.

6k, 1K

Eric ran his first timed running race with me Saturday. I was very impressed with how he did! The older kids then ran a 1k. I was also proud of how excited they were for this and being so excited to "train" for it the whole month prior.

My Boys B-days

First Day of school

Amber was pretty excited her name tag for her locker was pink, cause she was all in pink too (even her nail polish)!

Buddy has been VERY excited for kindergarten. He was pretty pumped to be there.

Bryce was feelin a little left out, so he requested a few pictures.

Last week of summer freedom

You know how firework shows end with a grand finally, well, that's how I like to end our summer vacations. In a week of whirlwind fun. With school starting Mon., we planned out all the things we didn't get to this summer that we still wanted to do for this last week of non-stop fun.

Monday:

Frontrunner, Children's museum

Tuesday:

Hollywood Connection!

We were excited Eric was able to join us the last couple of hours we were there.

Wednesday:

Visit Stefanie, BYU creamery, Jumping Jacks

Thursday:

Pick of supplies for school, McDonalds, Movie night @ home

No pictures of these activities :(

Friday:

RAGING WATERS!!

Saturday:

Dollar Theater

Not of the Dollar theater, but from our week of activities

Hahaha, My big boy

Colin and Amber got into a fight, so Colin came crying to me telling me his side of the story. Then promptly after the tears were dried, he looked at me with his cute little sad Christiansen eyes and said something I would expect from a older woman, but not surprised to hear from his little mouth. "Can I have some fudge?" hahahaha, these kids.

5k & Parade

Eric won 1st place for his age group (should I mention he was the only participant in his age group for his race?)
The Baby contest & Little Miss winners float
Our big girl throwing candy to us commoners.

Owen was having so much fun, he fell asleep!

The "Little Buckeroo Rodeo" winners train
Our favorite Little Buckeroo
The candy snatcher
The parade participants, all so very cute.