Friday, September 5, 2008

Christofferson Family Reunion Sherwood Hills

Just doing a bit of catch up. The reunion happened July 14-16



They had the best kid swimming pool EVER. It was only 1 1/2 feet deep. The water was just the right temperature and the kids could run and jump. It was great.


I forgot Krayden's swimsuit so he is wearing the bottoms of one of Kynlee's (I packed two for her). The funny thing is he liked these bottoms more than his real swimsuit. The coldness of the wet swimsuit gets him every time.


The hot tub had a water fall. I like the tan line.


My super hot husband and Kynlee enjoying the nice water of the hot tub.


He wanted to sit in his little tube, but was getting mad when it really didn't float. (remember it's only 1 1/2 deep.


Bowling at the fun park.

Father like son. Buttons and more buttons




Babe sorry about cutting off your head :(




Chad after he just got a strike.




Emma had to have her fun too!!!


Buttons again. Shh don't tell dad!!


Jeanne, Nicole and Kynlee. Kynlee loved her "cousin" She couldn't remember her name, so she called her cousin all reunion long.


Kynlee trying to roller skate. She begged and begged and we finally gave in. We should just listen to ourselves. She skated for about two minutes then was done. It was "too slippery" and "maybe when I am big like five then I can do it"

The reunion was fun, it's just funny we just hang out with our own little family anyways because we really don't know any one else. I know, I know that's what reunions are for to get to know other people but there weren't very many activities that allowed us to be all together in one big group. We spent the time in Logan doing all the stuff that we never did when we lived there. We went to Cox Honey and to Gossner Cheese. Fun times. See you in two years.

Chilln'




We have this set of little kid furniture that Krayden just loves. That chair is "his seat" and he just lounges in them every chance he gets. They are just the right size for him to curl up in.
I guess he is practicing for when he gets older to just be a boy.

Cousins, cousins and more cousins








Addi and Ahston came from Lancaster for the summer and Kynlee was in heaven. Krayden took awhile to get used to all the attention that he was now getting. He learned quickly that when mom or dad said no to go ask Addi. With Grandma involved it's always a party. The kids couldn't go to bed without having popcorn and watching movie. Thanks Addi and Ashton for all the memories. Kynlee wants you to come and play at her house.






Friday, August 29, 2008

Hydrogen Gas Powered Cars!?!?! NEVERLAND?!?!

"Baby Emma" watching her daddy work

With gas prices going up Chad has been convinced there are other ways to power your car. He has been researching them for some time now and he thinks he has found one, Hydrogen gas. So Jon and Chad have been having Chemistry classes in our garage. They got it to work on a smaller scale now just making it bigger and then putting into the cars. I guess boys will be boys and they never grow up



SOOO BIG



Krayden is so funny, he thinks that he can do anything his dad can do!! And I guess he can, it just takes a little longer this way. But I think his dad has grandma judy's moto "whatever makes them happy!"






Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Can We Keep It?

Jon was out in the garage when a HUGE butterfly came in, so......He caught it
Seriously, this thing was HUGE. Kynlee loved it. She wanted to keep it has a pet.



I talked her into letting it go so it could live.



Right before she let it fly away






Swimming...well kind of

Getting warm just to go get back in

Kynlee loves to exersice


This is how Krayden spends most of the time at the pool. He will swim for about 10 mintues then he gets out and brings me his towel. So now we have to wait for Dad to come with us.



We had to hurry to catch Krayden in the water. Kynlee can swim "super stast" with her shark on.




Just havin' a good time and trying to stay cool






Summer FUN!!!

Dad bought these wonderful push pops. As you can see they are not the easiest things to eat. Thanks DAD!!!!!!

Painting on the sidewalk

Kynlee wanted me to paint something....

I remember drawing these when I was little


With little apron on they thought they could do anything






Friday, August 22, 2008

One Year Later....




One year ago today our sister, aunt and friend passed away. It's weird that time has passed as it has, if that makes any sense. At times it seems just like yesterday that she was here making us laugh and loving our children, and at others it seems so far away. Kynlee still thinks of her daily and every night points outs "jo jo's star", we pass any cemetery and she makes the comment that jo jo's body is in the grass but her spirit is in heaven with Jesus and when Jesus comes again Jo Jo will wake up and we will see her again. Last night we went to see her grave and I know that is not really her but at the same time sadness washed over me to know that I have to wait to see her again. I know that I should feel grateful for the knowledge that I have that I will see her again but I am just really impatient. This summer was weird not having her around, she normally was here for around a month and we did so many fun things with her. She brings comfort to our family daily. A couple of months ago we were sitting on the front porch and it was dark. I had a conversation with Kynlee about Jo Jo's star....


Kynlee....Mom which star is Jo Jo's?

Me.....Which start do you think it is?

She points to the highest and brightest star in the sky.

Me.....I think you're right, look how bright it is. She is Happy.

Kynlee is quiet for a minute and I start talking to Krayden

Kynlee.....Mom shhh she's talking to me.

I sit there for a minute, and then Kynlee starts playing again

Me....Jo Jo was talking to you?

Kynlee.....ya

Me.....well what did she say?

Kynlee......she says "I love you Kynlee"

and that was all.

I hope that I can live my life like Jo, Kynlee knows that she was loved by her. Even though we miss her everyday we know that she is happy and is watching over us. I am so blessed to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life. It brings so may blessings and is a comfort











Some of the fun times that we had with Jolene.




Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Just 5 Mintues Peace


Have any of you ever read the children's book, "5 minutes Peace" Well that is how my life is right now. I have tried to write this post for the last three days. I would give anything for just five minutes of peace. I have a permanent attachment and his name is Krayden (and sometimes Kynlee). I can't leave the room without him following me. I go to the bathroom and he stands outside the door and cries. I get in the shower and all of a sudden both kids are in there with me. (it's a good thing we have a huge shower) I start to fold the laundry and he is in my lap unfolding everything. I try to get him a snack and I end of dragging him on the kitchen floor because he won't let go of my leg. Right now he wants to sit on my lap as I type this. I guess it's a good thing that he is cute, or I don't know if I could handle it. At least I know that when I say I love you Kray boy he says I love you too I guess that makes it all worth it. I just thought he would out grow this stage by now. But as it stands today we have a little mamma's boy. Love you Kray Boy.