Family Campout

Jake came home from work one sunny Friday evening and wanted to go camping.  Well, I’m all for spontaneity so we (Jake) packed up the truck and took off to find a campsite.  This wasn’t until after 6:00pm, and after driving over an hour to the campsite we were worried the campground would be full.  But as luck would have it we got the very last site.  The kids were in heaven throwing rocks in the river and eating marshmallows to their hearts content, and I enjoyed staying up late and watching a meteor shower.  Even with all the work it takes to go camping with kids, and the fact that I never, ever get any sleep in a tent, it always seems to be worth it in the end.

 

Hazel, aka Meeper, did awesome on her very 1st campout.  Isn’t she adorable! 

The house

I took these pictures the night before Heidi came into town for a visit.  It was spotless, and I figured it might never be that clean again.   So please come take a look at my home! :)

Here’s the entry way.  My dad helped me spruce up the flower bed a bit, so it looks much nicer.

This is what you see when you first walk in.  I absolutely love the fireplace, and can’t wait to actually use it!

 

Here’s the view of the kitchen from the front door.  I really like the red walls.  I don’t think I’d ever be bold enough to do it myself, so I’m glad they were already that way

We have our table in the kitchen and it fits pretty well. Here’s my “office” area.  It actually supposed to be the dining room, but I like having my computer out in the open.  On the left there is the kids art table.  They get to make whatever art messes they want on that table.  Then they don’t need me to get out art supplies when they are ready to create something.  It’s been very well used.

Here’s a view from the back of the house looking forward to the kitchen. 

kids room with an extra bed on the floor for Abbie.  Aren’t the blinds cute?  We now have a gecko on the dresser in there. 

guest room/fly tying room/piano room/movie room.  I had it all set up for guests.  Usually the bed’s not there. 

That’s all the pictures I have.  I still need some of my room the bathrooms and the backyard.  I LOVE this house.  I’m sad we’ll only be here a year.  If your ever in Boise stop by and say hi!  I’ll make you cookies :)  

Dr. Dad

Jaxon and Sage had their first official visit to the dentist yesterday.  You’d think I was taking them to Disneyland with how excited they were.

It was fun hearing everyone call him doctor.  I still can’t believe he’s actually a dentist.  I just never thought the day would come!

We love our Doctor Dad!

Be in a parade

During our fabulous 4th of July I had Jaxon get up and be part of the parade for our live list.  I tried to get Sage up there too, but she was a bit more wary.  I guess is wasn’t quite as exciting as I thought it might be.  Maybe we’ll try this one again!

In other news, our Independence Day was spent in Idaho Falls with Jarom, Tara and baby Ava.

 

We covered all our bases. 

Parade, check.  Naps, check.  Junk food, check.  Fireworks, check. 

 

This was Jake’s project while we were waiting for the fireworks to start

What a fantastic holiday!

Hazel would like to wish you a good morning

Change is good…right?

So very many changes have been happening in life lately, here are the highlights.

First off, I’m adjusting to have an extra kid in the mix.  She’s an angel though, and has made the change as effortless as it could possibly be.  These two on the other hand have kept me just as busy as ever.

 

Jaxon graduated from preschool.  

He absolutely loved preschool, and I feel so blessed to have been able to be a part of it as well.

  

I got to teach music with the kids once a week, and enjoyed seeing my sweet boy in his element.  His teachers couldn't  say enough about how smart he was.  He must get it from his daddy.

Jake graduated!!! 

What a wonderful and exciting change this is.  The day we have been waiting for these past 4 years finally arrived!  Jake graduated top 2 in his class with high honors, was given many awards of recognition, and looked as handsome as could be in those robes! :)

 

I’m so proud of him and all his hard work.  Somehow he was able to do so well in school, and still spend every free moment with his family being an amazing father and husband.  And I’m not even just saying that, it’s the truth!  I’m not sure how I got so lucky to marry this amazing man, but you better bet I’m not letting him go.

Congratulations Dr. Jacob Christensen

And after all this excitement, we up and moved to Boise 2 days later.

To be continued….

Sweet Baby Hazel

Here are some pictures of my new little bundle of joy.  I can’t believe she’s been part of our family for 3 weeks already!  We love her so so much!