Random Holiday 2014

My Christmas Mantle

Matt helped me make this beautiful sign this year...

Sparklies!

Because we have 5 BOYS our house is frequently overrun with cars, trucks, trains, nerf guns, and sometimes even eyebrow raising dinner conversation. 

Occasionally, though, when you're not really expecting it, a little pop of glitter or sparkle shows up and reminds us that there is, indeed, a little girl living here, too. Love my Kellie and the sparkle she adds to this family! 

(Micah was actually thrilled to be wearing Kellie's crown and left it on for almost an hour- in case anybody was wondering.)

Photo "outtake"

Thought you all might enjoy this little gem. Oy. It's a good thing they're cute... :)

Christmastime...

Cheese Stick Snob

I guess Seth is our little cheese stick snob! Pinkies Up!

Extra Creative Tattling

I found this on my counter this morning after the kids had gone to school...

It reads:
The Christiansen News
LEVI-BROTHER?
Is Levi an adoring brother... or a bully? Levi has been seen hurting people: pinching butts, hitting people, even SETH, who at 2 years old can occasionally even hit back. The question: Is our family safe with Levi? see investigation on page 5

Seth's Decorating Tips...

Seth was so proud of his contribution to our Christmas tree this year... I kind of don't have the heart to tell him it is not an "approved method". ;)

Micah's bowtie

Micah's looking good and ready for church.

Caleb's concert

Caleb auditioned for and made it into his elementary school show choir this year, the Roaring Sensations. This year they have 92 kids! It is the biggest show choir in the school district. Here is one song from their last concert. It is a bit blurry, but the audio is still pretty good. Caleb is on the top row, on the end. (You can see how much fun he's having by all the bouncing and toe tapping he's doing!)

Micah's got a tooth!

About a week ago I noticed Micah was extra cranky and realized he had a tooth that had just ruptured through the gum. He is working on the tooth right next to the one he already has, so he is still a bit cranky. (Note to self... SELF: you should have remembered that babies don't especially like to have pictures of their emerging teeth taken- and they will bite!)

Seth is "Cheesy" ...

I love listening to Seth as he learns how to talk... and when he realizes we've got the camera on trying to record it. ;)

The Ft. Collins temple is coming along...

HALLOWEEN 2014

Kellie's Baptism and Birthday