I'm really good at blogging.

It's only been 3.5 years since my last update.  I think I'm getting into the habit of blogging.  Here's a quick update on what we have been doing.  I only have a few pics from my phone, so this won't be too exciting, but here goes for the 2 people who might still have me on a friend list.

 This is Jamison and Carter about to the run the 5K with their dad at the school.  I was home with the girls, but they did awesome and survived running it with their ultra-competitive very amazing runner dad.  I kept emphasizing "FUN RUN" with him.  But aren't they so cute and big?


This is a letter that Carter wrote to his good friend Tage.  If you can't read it, it says: "Tage.  You are so awesome.  I alwes (always) want to play with you. but sometimes I have to do 6th grade stuf. Thats why I am so smat (smart)."  HMMMM.  Maybe I should stop telling him that he's so smart.

 Here is our sweetheart Eliza.  She is doing so well and is sitting up now!  Even heart babies grow up too fast.  She has the sweetest angelic personality and you can't help but love her.  She loves everybody right back too and is so smiley and happy and sweet.

We had a great trip to San Diego and went to the beach and Legoland!  The kids were in heaven and even Ryan survived the amusement park.  It was a very fun trip.

Here is Sienna.  My little crazy face.  She is such a busy little handful, but has such an infectious smile, that you love her anyway.  I'm keeping her for now.

That's all I have time for today; but I am making it a goal to update yearly, so check back soon!

Christmas Morning

What is it about Star Wars? They hadn't even seen the movie yet!!
Carter with his loot

Jamison's Leapster

Torturing them before they can open presents for a photo op

The boys were so fun on Christmas morning. They loved every little thing and were so gracious, excited and happy. Jamison was up at the crack of dawn and suffered until Carter woke up so that we could all enjoy Christmas together. It was wonderful fun.

Christmas Eve

All the presents still wrapped and beautiful by the tree
The infamous Christensen Christmas Eve Program in all its lovely chaos

This is as good as it gets for a family photo with three uncooperative kids

I love Christmas Eve even better than Christmas Day - you still have all of the fun anticipation for the next day, and yet it feels so special because it's already here. I love our Christmas program especially because now my kids get to take over the spotlight as they perform talents and songs. Thanks to my mom for all of her hard work to pull this together each year - I'm so grateful for my wonderful family!

Sleeping under the Christmas tree
Carter was not a fan of Santa

Jamison was Santa's best friend

Making sugar cookies with Grandma and Grandpa Lee

I love Christmas! We have enjoyed the season so much and listen to the Christmas songs every day. Sadly, Wham's "Last Christmas" is still the favorite, but I'm working on getting less secular Christmas music to replace it! Carter is very scared of Santa, but Jamison understands that Santa is bringing the goods so will run ahead of anyone in line to make sure he gets his requests in! (Leapster and a remote control canon) We also let them sleep under the Christmas tree one night for fun, and that was a hit. Little kids make Christmas such a wonderful, magical time, and having a new baby brings a special tenderness in my heart for the humble surroundings of our Savior's birth.

Christmas Baby

If you remember Jamison as a baby, Sienna is an exact duplicate with a bow on her head. This bow might be a bit small though. We're so glad to have this sweet baby in our family - as you can see, she is excited to be here too! Her little googly eyes just light up when she sees her family.

A Blurry November

Sweet baby sleeping in her swing
Trying to smile and talk to Daddy

The Lee family and Thanksgiving Feast

Carter in PJs with his marble race

I'm going to be honest. I don't remember much that happened for the rest of November. There were plenty of days that I took care of three little kids, but beyond that, I'm not too sure what else we did. As you can see, we did have Thanksgiving here at the house, but I provided the pumpkin pies and Charlene did almost everything else. It was nice to have everyone around to confirm my suspicions that baby Sienna is adorable! I included Carter's very favorite marble race which we construct almost daily. In this pic, he's still in his PJs which also happened quite a bit in November. :)

Bringing baby home

Three kids is a bit busy, but for the most part we are adjusting well. We just don't do anything beyond feeding baby, holding baby, feeding kids, trying to get ready for the day, and then trying to get to bed at night. It's a good life.

Sienna is such a sweet, cuddly baby and while the boys have been thrown for a loop, they love love love their little sister. They both are acutely aware of her and her needs and remind me if I'm not getting to her fast enough.