August 2010

Well this month didn't seem to be fun filled, but as I look back on it we did some fun things.We just weren't going crazy and we re-did a lot of things we already have this summer. Such as Camping, and BBQs.

We decided one day to go to the Logan Aquatic Center. When we arrived we put Porters Floaties on and he was super excited to use them, but the lifeguard told us we can't use floaties, but if we wanted we could use a life jacket provided at the front. We tried it out, but all it did was cause big tears to be added to the pools water depths. We decided we'd just stay close by and watch him, which we were doing ANYWAYS. Then we talked him into going down the big curly slide and once he did that, that's all he wanted to do. So we took turns taking him down, but mostly Patrick took him down. Porter really enjoyed being at the pool once we got rid of the life jacket.
Towards the end of the month we actually went back to Grandma C's house and swam some more. Porter had the time of his life, and got to the point where he needed  about 2 feet of water between you and him. He wanted to swim all by himself.

So Lots of swimming and fun with friends and family. This month Patrick got his 1st test results from the Audit section of the CPA exam. Passing grade is a 75 and he got an 89!!! YEAH!! He took the second seciton the FAR part and we are anxiously waiting the results of that test, while he studies for the 3rd part, the BEC. Keep him in your prayers please.
Also this month our ward was split for the 3rd time in the 3 years we have lived here. We were really really sad and have had a hard time adjusting to our new ward. But change is good and brings growth. Patrick was the Elders Quorum Pres in our last ward, but has now been called to the Young Mens President. Boy did I think He was busy as EQ Pres! HAHA Joke was on me. YM Pres is twice as much! But it will be great! He is really excited to work with these Young Men and says that there are some really good Boys in there. Plus to all you Christensen's out there...He says he'd like to try and find a way to possibly get an honorary Eagle. We'll see if he has time for that, between full-time work and studying for the CPA plus is normal duties to the Young Mens.
That was all for this month. Til next month...

July 2010

The beginning of the month started out by celebrating the 4th of July. Friday we went shopping for some things for the kids that afternoon and then went and saw Toy Story 3 in 3D after dinner. Porter and Patrick enjoyed it. I ended up in the hall with Kinley through most of the movie. I was fortunate enough to have run into a worker who said I could probably get a refund. Which I did!Saturday we woke up early because Grandma C was coming to pick the kids and I up to go to the Kaysville Parade and BBQ at my Aunt Kathys' house. Patrick stayed behind because he was going to go take his first CPA test that day. My Mom helped me out so much! I would have gone NUTS without her. Porter loved being with her and feeling her bumpy shirt! hehe At the parade Porter had no interest in going out to the road to try and get candy and toys. He preferred to sit in the stroller, eat a sucker and enjoy the shade. In a way I guess he's a smart kid! Enjoy the shade and relaxation. he was afraid of the loud firetrucks and police sirens so I think that added to it. We came home after all the parade and bbq and had pizzas and did our own fireworks. As well as roasted mallows and starburst in the fire-pit.We had to joke about the fireworks, because Porter wanted to go to bed. He was saying Daddy Sleep! But we brought him out for fireworks and every time they would be going off Porter would be whining and Kinley was quiet and in awe...Then whey they weren't going Porter was the quiet one and Kinley was the one whining! What a combo!
The weekend after the 4th we went up to Bear Lake with some friend of ours. Porter sat in his little mud puddle for 4 hours straight. And that's no exaggeration. He really sat there and played in the sand and water for 4 hours! He was focused and having fun! We had a great time there and hope to go back in August.
We were able to go boating with our friends at Willard Bay. Porter was so scared to go on the boat. It took a while for him to warm up to the idea of being free and moving so fast. Then he learned to cheer for everyone when they were doing well or even when they ate it in the water. Patrick was able to get up and surf the wake right behind the boat. It was awesome and we were so proud of him. He had a blast once he got up!! 
Then for the 24th we stayed in Logan and went to the parade here in town. Porter actually got into the candy catching and enjoyed cheering for the Princesses! Yes, I know... Patrick tried to teach him to whistle instead of saying "YAY! Mommy...Princesses!" After the parade we came home and napped. Then had the Tuttles over for a BBQ and then went to the concert in the park with Peter Breinholt and firworks after that. It was an enjoyable evening.
Then the last weekend in the month we had the Christensen Family Reunion. It was a shorter and simpler one this year. The adults went to the Temple Friday evening and then had a night of telling each other our lifes situations and receiving Priesthood blessings.  Saturday morning we woke up and went to the Splash Park for a few hours and then came back to Grandmas house and swam in her pool. Porter LOVED it. In fact he's been begging to go swimming at Grandma's ever since. We had a BBQ that night with the family and let the kids play and dance.
Overall this month has been busy, yet fun.The kids are growing up and learning to play together and enjoy one anothers company. The first thing Porter does in the morning is look for Kinley, in hopes that she is awake so he can give her a big hug. And when Kinley sees his smiling face she lights up as well.