Christiansen Family Blog

Happy Birthday Mike O!

2009-09-08T13:39:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday to Mike! He is how old?? Mike loves to tease, all of the nieces and nephews love him because he teases them. Mike is an awesome dad to Lexie and Maddie. We love having him as part of our family. Mike stays so active. He always has a project...ask Emily she knows all about those. If he doesnt have a project he is biking or running... anything to stay active. We should all take after him. We hope this birthday is a good one. WE love you.

Cooper

2009-09-08T13:30:00.003-06:00

It was Coopers birthday a couple weeks ago. Cooper is an awesome rodeo kid! It is amazing watching him, it seems to just come naturally to him. Cooper is also so kind and polite, he is also a great reader! I think he is on the 7th grade level now. I dont know who his girlfriend is now but Cooper is so handsome he always has a girlfriend. We hope your birthday was a good one. We wish you lived closer so that we could have spent it with you. We LOVE YOU and hope to get to see you soon.

Happy Birthday Treysen

2009-08-25T12:11:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday on August 18. 11 years old! Treysen is an awesome! He is great at sports and likes to rodeo. He loves to spend time with Brandon. (We hope Brandon is not rubbing off on him) We hope your birthday was a good one Treysen!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2009-08-05T17:27:00.002-06:00

Happy Belated Birthday Cassie!
Cassie has been keeping us on us for Birthdays and activities but somehow forgot herself. She is the one who keeps us in line and going. We are excited that you are going to school even with the turmoil of everyday living. We are proud of you.
Thought that you each might enjoy remembering the tiny, sweet baby Bailey.
Love ya!

Happy 40th Anniversary

2009-08-02T15:07:00.002-06:00

Happy Anniverary Dad and Mom! WE are all glad to be part of the Christiansen family and thank you for being wonderful, loving, patient parents. We also thank you for your never ending love and support. As each of us are raisng our families and having our children grow up we are realizing the endurance that you had with each one of us, and have a greater appreciation for our parents. We are glad you two lovebirds got married and had all 6 kids. Thank you once again for all you do and we hope this anniverary is a good one.

Happy 1st Birthday

2009-07-31T11:00:00.002-06:00

HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY TO MEAD!!! He is such a little man. We love him so much and dont know what we would do without him. He is so happy and loves people. He also loves to crawl in and out the dog door. His chance to escape! We hope you practiced your blowing so you were able to blow out your candle! We love you Mead!

Happy Birthday Mike

2009-07-29T19:57:00.002-06:00

Happy birthday to Mike! WE hope it was a good one. Mike, Nikki and Mead have been in Montana so we havent got to hear h0w the birthday went. We are glad you are part of our family!

24th of July

2009-07-29T19:49:00.003-06:00

The 24th in Washington was hot and sultry as usual. Grandpa and Grandma Lay were the grand marshall for the parade (representing our ward). Hailey and Abbey got to ride with G&G Lay in Uncle Therans Jeepster. Hailey needed a bonnet so Grandma Christiansen made her one (talk about being spoiled)! It was fun despite the heat. There were games, food and races at the park after the parade. Later that night we had a BBQ with Neils family.

1 semester down

2009-07-27T11:28:00.002-06:00

I survived my 1st semester back to college. I do not recommend a summer math class at 7 am. I am excited to be able to sleep in a bit for the rest of the summer (what is left). Although, I got to see the sun come up every morning walking to class, I think I will miss that. So I will enjoy this brief break and hit it big time in 4 weeks. If I stick to it and everything goes as planned I should be done May 2012! Yeah!

Justin is also getting ready to go to Dixie. He is at Freshman Orientation today getting registered for classes. I know that we need to take the same math class. I told him to get the same time as me. LOL Would you be embarrassed to be in the same math class as your mom? That might be wierd. Maybe we can just share a book and he can help me with my math. He is good at math. He helped me with this summer's math class that I took.

RJ

2009-07-27T10:55:00.002-06:00

Happy belated birthday to RJ on July 16th. We hope your birthday was a good one. WE love you!

Happy Birthday Nikki

2009-07-12T16:30:00.003-06:00

What a cute girl! Happy Birthday on the 11th. I got to spend a good part of her birthday with her, we went up to Carrie's baby shower. So, I hope she had a good day. We want Nikki to know we love her and she is an awesome person. She is a great friend, aunt, sister, mom etc... all the neices and nephews love Nikki. She has a big heart and shares with everyone. She is a good business owner as well. She has ran her own successful business for many years! We hope your birthday was a good one!

Neils Birthday

2009-07-12T16:21:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday to Neil on July 4th! I think he had a good day! The 4th of July is a good day to have your birthday, you always get it off. Every year he will go down to the park for the 4th of July celebration to buy a cherry pie for his birthday. You have to get there early because they go fast and some years we dont get there fast enough . Of course mom always steps in and makes him one!! But this year he got one. We also had a BBQ with his side of the family. And then we set off some fireworks. WE Love you Neil and are so glad you are part of our family.

Anna

2009-06-28T19:41:00.004-06:00

Happy Birthday Anna!!

Anna is our sweet, loving, patient, hard working, non stop sister. She is always fun to be around and is a good friend. Anna is an awesome mom! Always supporting her kids and doing fun things with them. (Like Rodeo) WE hope your birthday was a good one. We love you.

Happy Birthday

2009-05-30T12:45:00.002-06:00

Aaron is turning 6 today! He is the most handsome 6 year old, with his blue eyes and long eyelashes. He is awesome at riding horses and roping! Aaron always has a long list of girlfriends, be sure to ask him who they are. He said that for his birthday dinner they were having, fruit, pasta, and London Broil. YUMMY! Wish that we were close enough to come and celebrate your birthday with you. WE love you Aaron and hope that your 6th birthday is the best ever!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2009-05-29T16:54:00.001-06:00

Hope you have a GREAT BIRTHDAY Aaron.
Love, Papa & Grandma

Family Get Together

2009-05-27T17:00:00.005-06:00

Yeah to Josh and Ashlee for planning our get together this year. Hope everyone can make it. It sounds like fun. Be digging out your Christiansen T shirt!! Here are some pictures from last year.

Parade of Home Pictures

2009-05-27T11:53:00.007-06:00

Here are some pictures that were taken during the parade of homes if you didnt get to see it. Neil and Craig did such a good job. That was one of the funnest things I have done is decorating it. Go to....
http://www.dleephotography.com/p430626544

It starts on page 5 and it is pictures 70 thru 81

Happy Birthday Hailey!

2009-05-27T11:36:00.005-06:00

Hailey had her Birthday on Sunday the 17th of May. She turned a big 7! For her birthday all she wanted was to get her ears pierced. She was so big and did it! She is so excited now to turn eight and get baptized. Hailey had her piano recital last Saturday and did such a good job. She didnt make a single mistake on her songs. SHE WAS AWESOME! Also Grandma and Grandpa gave her the most beautiful quilt for her bed. We are so lucky to have someone that can do that in our family.

does anyone ever read this????????

2008-10-16T14:39:00.002-06:00

Just thought I would post, but was wondering if anyone ever reads this? Anyway, fall is here and it's definitly my favorite time of the year. I love the cool crisp air, the smell of sage brush in bloom, and all the beautiful colors of fall. Above is a picture of the kids at Pine Valley. We went camping a few weeks ago and the kids had a great time. Blakelee and I had a fun time decorating the house for fall. With the way things are going in the world right now, I'm just really thankful for my family. No amount of money or space can beat the memories I've had with my kids and husband. I love them all so much

Harvest Time

2008-08-08T01:54:00.003-06:00

It's been a long time since I've checked out the blog. We've been really busy this summer. Baseball just got over and we start school next week. We are just starting to get vegetables out of our garden. I really enjoy spending time outsied, like I tell RJ "I would rather spend 6 hrs outside doing yard work that 15 min doing the dishes. I think we'll have corn ready by Sunday (Yea). I'll try to keep up on my blogging. Allison Bigler (friend from Reno) got me to start my own blog. Come check it out http://rjdee.blogspot.com

Love each of You

2008-07-28T08:39:00.003-06:00

I wish that we would each keep up on this blog as it is so nice to hear from each of you. I am also taking to myself. Hope that each of you enjoyed the 24th! Can you believe that it is almost Aug. Mike Rogers B-Day July 30th
Mom & Dad's 39th anniversary Aug. 2
Cassie's B-Day Aug. 4th
Treason's B-Day Aug. 18th
Deidre & R.J.'s Anniversary Aug. 12th
Cooper's 9th B-Day Aug. 24th

We need one great big get-together to celebrate!

Cooper and Aaron entered a Little Britches Rodeo in Elko this past weekend. Cooper won all around and won a saddle and some gift certificates. Way to Go Cooper!!!!!! Aaron won 3rd place. I'm so glad that he didn't ride the bull, though!!!!!!!

We are all so anxiously awaiting the arrival of little Mead Erin. Nikki I hope that you will
post pictures for everyone.

Dad did it again. His garden is producing as I picked an ice-cream bucket of beans this morning and 3 summer squash. Guess what we are having for dinner!

Each of you please take care. We love you so much. Times are tough and getting tougher but with faith and prayers and doing whats right we can get through them. Dad and I have had our prayers answered so many times.

The Mike Petree family recently spoke in Sacrament meeting before leaving our valley for further education in OK. Their talks touched my heart and I felt a witness that they were true and inspired. In essence they said, "In our families we need to prioritize our main goal/s. Then spend our time & energy in reaching that goal. With what time is left over then we can diversify to other activities. How important it is to do 1st what we need to do to reach that main goal rather than spend our time in other activities 1st and then what time and energy is left over we put it towards our main goal."

Ponder this statement and see where you are at. I think that Dad & I approached our goal with what time and energy we had left over and I regret this deeply.

I didn't mean to preach but wanted to share this insight with you.
Take care. We love you. Mom

Who is reading the blog?

2008-06-19T17:33:00.003-06:00

HI Everyone,

I am just checking to see who reads this blog anymore. Since there have been no additions since Cassie and Neil's trip to Hawaii, I am not sure anyone does.
Cassie's family has been busy with Hailey's graduation and birthday, Justin's Seminary graduation
that he gave a talk that was extremely well done as well as his Eagle Award which was also very nice.
Nikki's baby shower was so fun and she received a lot of nice and fun gifts. She and Mike went the following day and bought a crib with the gift cards. We are all looking forward to this new addition to our family.
Next week is our big trip and it is going to be fun. We can't wait to see Anna, Kent, Cooper and Mr. Aaron. Hope everyone will be there at least part of the time.
I'm just getting over a bout struggling to breathe. I had to go to the Dr. this time. I am on the mend though.

Take care. Love each of you. Mom

Hawaii Trip

2008-03-31T14:11:00.005-06:00

I am slow posting these pictures. Our trip was awesome! We sat on the Beach, the boys went snorkeling, Neil went scuba diving, we went on a whale watching trip, the boys rode bikes down the volcano, we sat on the beach some more. There was a beach right by our condo. I am ready to go back!!

Vacation !!

2008-02-14T15:33:00.002-07:00

Hola,

Well we are back from our Cruise.. It was Fantastic. We all had a great time. The weather was good most of the time. It all started out a little shaky (litterally) I threw up everywhere on the plane ride down to L.A. (in my defense even the flight crew said it was the worst turbulance they had seen on that flight). And it was raining pretty good in L.A. when we arrived but after that it was pretty smooth sailing.

Our first stop was in Cabo San Lucas, Maddy and I went swimming with the dolphins. It was So cool and well worth the price. We got pulled around the pool by the our dolphin named Monet. and got lots of hands on time with it. I would definately recommend it to anyone.. Super Cool!! then Alexis and Mike went Parasailing.. I was surprised I thought for sure she would chicken out. But they Both loved it.

In Mazatlan we went shopping and went to the beach where the girls waded in the waves and picked up sea shells while Mike got a tan and I said "no thank you" to what seemed like a million peddlers.. (word of advise: Don't look at the stuff they are selling or make eye contact with them unless you really want to buy.. cause once you do all of them try to sell you somthing..) we had lunch at a mexican dive but it was delicious.. I love Mexico food!!

In Puerta Vallarta we went with J&A's recomendation and did a canopy tour (zip lines through the jungle). It was super fun.. and all of us Loved it. We have a DVD of us doing it.. and Vallarta is beautiful. I want to go back.

The day after we got back Alexis starred in her class play as Laura Ingles. She did so well and we could even hear her on the back row (amazing!!).
So we are back to the grind. I am closing on a house this week hopefully and we will have lots of projects once we have the keys. Mike is ready.

Hope your all doing well.

Love ya
Em

Hello out there

2008-02-02T18:15:00.000-07:00

Hey, were not using this blog! Something has got to be going on in your lives that you want to share. I love to check the blog to see if anyone has posted anything.

Justin went to the prom about 3 weeks ago, Here are some pictures. For his date they went snowboarding up at Brianhead they next day his date was sick throwing up with a migraine. She didnt think that she would be able to go. Justin was so disapointed, not to mention that he rented a tux, bought a corsage, etc.... So I was trying to think of someone he could take if his date couldnt make it. I told him I would go with him (yuck! Your MOM!) and I suggested Hailey, He didnt like that idea either. Luckily though his date started feeling better about an hour and a half before it was time to go. So everything worked out. They went to Olive Garden for dinner.

Hailey just lost her second tooth! She is also doing gymnastics 2 times a week and loves it. It is a perfect activity for a never ending full of energy motion machine. She also learned a new expression and is always asking me if "I need a shot of ambition" (I wish they had one!)

Brandon went cougar hunting last weekend and loved it! They had hunting dogs with them that treed a few cougars but after a few minutes they would jump out of the trees and run. So he didnt get to see one. They did see alot of tracks though.

Neil and I are just glad that we dont have a parade house this year. For the first time in 3 years we have been able to enjoy a January. We do have a parade house on the books for next year though. But, it is already sold! YEAH! (And we have to draw out. So maybe)

I know that our weather is not as cold as some of yours, but we are ready for winter to be over! BRING ON THE HEAT! I love it when it is 100 degrees outside!!!!!!

Hope everyone is doing good. We love you and would love to hear from you.

Happy New Year

2008-01-03T09:12:00.000-07:00

Dear Family,

We arrived home early, early this morning from our trip to Idaho. We had a delightful time and pretty good weather although COLD. It was so fun to see Anna, Kent and boys. We went to a JAZZ game last night which was fun. Brandon we wish you would have went with us as Grandpa had to be the bucking horse and bull for the rides that the boys wanted. The boys were pleased with their gifts and wanted to know if Kaiden and Mattie were also. Cooper couldn't say enough about his knife and the boys were always punching at Aaron's punching bag.

The temple is so beautiful and stands out a very long ways. The Filer Ward that we attended gave a 5th Sunday Lesson to the RS & Priesthood about preparing for the temple. The people are so excited about it's opening although they don't know when it will be opened. A Stake Center is being built in the same area and it is not ready.

Anna & Kent are doing GREAT! They would enjoy a visit if you can ever make it up there. Spring and Summer would be best though as there would be lots more to do.

Hope this finds everyone well and HAPPY. We love you. Mom & Dad

CHRISTMAS '07

2007-12-26T20:19:00.002-07:00

Dear Family,

How can we thank each of you for such an enduring family that we love and enjoy. Christmas has been so special and wonderful. As I prepared a card for our recipient of the Christmas Gift my heart was full of thanksgiving for each of you. I know now what my patriarchal blessing means when it says, "That my children will grow up to to honor and bless me and be as jewels in my crown".

Thank you each for the gifts that you have shared with Dad & I: Digital Picture Frame, I-Pod, towels, gift card and the Spinning Reel and the special little book. You each do way too much for us! It was just nice to have each of you here or call to visit with us. THANK YOU!

We love and appreciate each of you. May each of you be blessed with much joy and happiness in your families and ours. With love, Mom & Dad

Chr

2007-12-26T20:19:00.001-07:00

Merry Christmas

2007-12-13T21:03:00.000-07:00

I guess it's time for us to contribute to the blog. We hope all of you are doing well. RJ is staying busy with work and it seems like I don't have time to even shower some days, but we are all healthy and happy and couldn't ask for more. We just wanted to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and we love you all.

Love

RJ, Deidre, Treyson, Kaiden, Lea and Blakelee

Addresses

2007-12-07T17:47:00.000-07:00

I need everyones addresses as I think most of us have moved since mom put out the last list.

thanks

Anna

Deidre's Idea

2007-11-30T13:01:00.000-07:00

At Thanksgiving it was suggested that instead of buying gifts for each other this year, that we take that $$ and pool it together and give it to someone who needs it. I think this should be a unanimous decision. So submit your input. We usually spend between $30 and $50 so what if we put $30 to $40 each in the pool. Mom said that she knows of someone and there is a family in my ward who are probably going to lose their house that could also use the $$. Josh said that he could really use the $$. HA HA. We need to get this decided because I know that its time to Christmas shop and we need to know one way or the other.

Love ya,

Cassie

Thanks Momma

2007-11-26T14:58:00.000-07:00

Thanks Mom and Dad for hosting Tgiving. It was fabulous.. Yummy... Just wanted to let everyone know to be expecting a letter from me in the next couple of weeks regarding the family Christmas party. It will be on Christmas eve, early, so anyone traveling can get home before Santa comes. If anyone has any special requests for the party please submit them to my inbox, emmy_olly@hotmail.com.

Love you all

Em

Cooper and Aaron

2007-11-17T12:27:00.000-07:00

This is one of our family pictures that we had taken in August the boys are really getting big. We are heading to Boise today for the awards banquet for Gem State the rodeo association that we went to this year. Cooper won the Rookie of the year as well as many other awards. Both boys are doing great in school, I told Aaron's teachers that he was the devil child and they all think that I am lying as they claim that he is the best kid they have. He has pulled they wool over all there eyes, as we all know that he can be very mischievous. Cooper is playing basketball is doing very well as him team has not lost a game. Hope you all are doing great, have a wonderful Thanksgiving and hope to see you soon.

Love

Kent, Anna, Cooper and Aaron

Carol Rolls

2007-11-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

I am trying to be more organized this year. Since December seems to fill up so quickly, I am going to get everyone thinking about carol rolls. We waited so long last year we didnt have a chance to do them together. I was thinking that we could do them at my house either Saturday December 15th or the 22nd. Preferrably the 15th. Hopefully if we set a date it will turn out better. Be thinking about. put it on your calendar, and let me know if this will work with you.

I also wanted to let you know that this site is secure. The only people who can view this site are people that are invited. So the whole world is not reading our family blog. They cant make a movie from our blogs. So if you have someone you want to view it or add to it give me their email and I will add it on and invite them to participate.

Thanksgiving

2007-11-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

HI! I do hope that everyone is using this site as it is great to post things here. Kaiden's 7th birthday was yesterday as well as uncle steve's (56). I can't believe how fast Thanksgiving is coming up. I have made some food assignments below but please let me know if you need something different.

Ashlee-two cheesecakes
Emily-drink & strawberry jam for rolls
Deidre-lots of rolls
Nikki-plates, napkins & cups (also dessert plate)
Cassie-fruit/veg tray & dips

Everyone bring your own containers for leftovers. I will have foil.
Let me know if this is OK. Love, Mom

Hailey

2007-11-06T10:34:00.001-07:00

I dont know if you have heard or not but Hailey does not have Rheumatic Fever. We are so happy about that! She does have Mono, but she is not contagious anymore so its ok to come around her.

She is sporting a new look! A new haircut and a lost tooth!

Kids Christmas List

2007-11-04T17:55:00.001-07:00

Emily, Mike and the girls were here Sunday afternoon and drew names for Christmas giving. I told her that I would post it for her.

Justin gives to Treyson
Brandon to Cooper
Hailey to Blakelee
Aaron to Maddy
Cooper to Kaiden
Treyson to Brandon
Kaiden to Lexi
Lea to Hailey
Blakelee to Justin
Maddy to Lea
Lexi to Aaron

Hope that each of you have a great week. Love you. Mom

CHRISTMAS '07

2007-10-26T09:38:00.000-06:00

Neil & Cassie to ........ Mike & Em
Nikki to............ ..........Josh & Ashlee
R.J. & Deidre to .........Neil & Cassie
Kent & Anna to.......... Nikki
Mike & Em to .............R.J. & Deidre
Josh & Ashlee to........ Kent & Anna

Christmas Eve would be super for Mom & Dad!

Anna's Home

2007-10-26T09:28:00.000-06:00

Christmas!!!

2007-10-25T16:36:00.000-06:00

Hey does anyone know who we give to this year??? and has anyone done the Kid drawing?? Just want to start thinking about gifts.

Also It is my year for the Christmas party and summer outing. For the Christmas Party I was thinking about Christmas eve... Does anyone have any MAJOR Problems with that? We for sure would like to do it before christmas because that is when we will have Alexis and Madison. Please let me know if that day will be Ok with you... and Someone please let me know who it is I give to this year.. :) Love you all ... EM

Happy Birthday

2007-10-22T14:34:00.000-06:00

Hi Its brandons birthday today! Big 15

Kent & Anna's Newly Painted Home

2007-10-18T09:54:00.000-06:00

Disneyland was AWESOME

2007-10-16T11:30:00.000-06:00

HI, Disneyland was soo much fun we had a great time.

We are ready to go back and take our whole family!

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS

2007-10-10T10:56:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday to Alexis and Dad! Hope that each of you have a great day.

Alexis Anna Oliver

2007-10-08T09:08:00.000-06:00

Alexis will be 11 this week on October 10th (same day as Dad's B-day). Lexi Loves Ballet, Giraffes, Cali and Ozzy and Her dad. From the first time I met Lexi she has been a Daddy's girl. She just likes to hang out with Mike as much as possible. She has been taking Ballet since she was 4 or 5 (I think). She loves everything about it. Even performances. (which is surprising because Lexi is quite shy.) She has a LARGE collection of Giraffes and Loves anything to do with giraffes. Her favorite color is Lime Green. She likes projects, cooking, cuddling with the dogs, Her scooter and music and email ( lexnmad@hotmail.com) and instant messaging. Her favorite band is Ali and AJ. That's Lexi in a nut shell. We love you weenie. :)

2007-10-02T13:16:00.000-06:00

Hey What do you think of this?

2007-10-02T13:11:00.000-06:00

Hey everyone, I thought that this blog site would be good for us to all keep in touch. Post your thoughts photos or just say hi!

This is Justin and McKenna his first formal dance!!