Team Christensen

It has been an interesting year. Wade got a new job working with my brother in Salt Lake. He travels during the week and comes home on the weekend. He started in the beginning of May, so it has been A LONG TIME! We are plugging along, and much to my chagrine still trying to figure it out. He lives with his sister which is good, and we love going up to visit. The kids have been busy with sports. Lindsey played soccer, and is currently playing basketball. Brett played football, and is now playing Basketball. Paityn is wondering when it is going to be her turn. She prays that she'll be able to go to Preschool everyday. Nice, what does that say about me, that my new 4 year old wants to go to school everyday. She still has 2 more years until Kindergarten, I'm so glad, but obviously she has other plans. All of my kids have been that way, so excited to go to school, and love going. Lindsey had the option to stay home last week with me, and she chose school. She didn't want to miss a minute. I was volunteered to be PTA Pres. this year, so that has been so fun, and lots to do. Not as busy as a bigger school would be so, it's actually enjoyable. I love being at the school, it's nice to be close to the kids, and I have made some very good and dear friends. We are finally feeling at home here. Things are falling into place, the kids have great friends, and there are lots of things to do. Hopefully my blogging like my journaling will be better in 2010. It was a great year, and I'm lookng forward to all the new and exciting things the new year will bring!

Lindsey's First 6th Grade Band Concert. She plays the Clarinet!

Well, what's worse than not being able to post all of my beautiful Montana pics? Having a camera that breaks! First my beautiful wonderful sewing machine (I know that sounds Crazy!), then my camera. Not only did it break, but it's in the trash can broken. I am so bummed. Actually was almost a little teary. Especially here, and for cousin camp! We have been through a lot together. From Paity being new born, to our move out to Utah, picture, after lovely picture. If my little camera could talk you would be ashamed to hear the things I am compelled to say to get my kids to stay still. Just kidding, (a little bit.)I could go out and buy a cheap one, but then Wade would never let me get that expensive Cannon that I have been eyeing. Well, here's to my next camera, may I buy you sooner than I think. Sometime in the year 2010 would be great!

To all those of you who are checking in daily wondering when will that wonderful girl who is so inspiring blog again? Not until August. I am in Montana for a much needed vacation, and I don't have my camera software, and as I said before I am against blogging without pictures. I had to update though. It's killing me to not put up my pics.

Where has this month gone?? I'll tell ya where. Reunion at Fish Lake, Las Vegas, and Girls Camp. Whew! Just let me catch my breath and get some laundry done. I can't believe that June is already over. So sad. Now, just 1 month and 1/2 before kids go back to school. YUCK!

We went up to Boullion Canyon in Marysvale for Girls Camp '09. IT was gorgeous. We camped right next to this gorgeous stream that was more like a river. Awesome campground and a little action with a bear in the area. Thanx to Bishop McAllister for having his loaded Bear Gun handy. Wizzer is actually a Bear Hunting Dog. They let these hounds go and they chase the bear, and when they are tired of it, they come home. Such sweet dogs. We had 2 come into camp and a lab that got loose from it's little old lady owner, a raccoon, a hummingbird, and countless bugs and squirrels. We had such a good time. The leaders had a great time staying up until 2 laughing. I am proud to admit we outlasted the girls both nights, and Sister Boyter did a great job scaring the girls with her "Long skinny fingers, and big purple lips" story. We hiked up to the big beautiful waterfall and let the girls play underneath it. It was fabulous. We have an awesome bishopric that came and helped, and the Michaelsens for coming too. It was awesome! Now, we can pack for Montana. Wheew!