Ronald Ivo Christensen

We had a wonderful trip to Utah and were able to see our families, but there were some sad times also. My beloved grandfather passed away on December 22 while we were there. He will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful man and taught us all a lot. He was so strong in the church and I am sure that he is one of the reasons my dad and my family are where they are today. We love you Grandpa and will miss you terribly!!!!

Great Grandpa Christensen at Reid's baby blessing

At the grave site.

One good thing was that the entire Christensen family was here for Christmas, included all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Great Grandma Christensen with the 3 youngest great grandchildren

Avarie was refusing to get in the picture.

trying to get Avarie in the picture.

The entire family.

Carlsbad Caverns

On our way home from utah we stopped in Carlsbad, New Mexico to see the caverns there. This was kind of a tradition in my family when we would drive here to San Antonio from utah to visit my mom's dad and my great grandparents. It was so much fun with my family that we thought it would be fun to take Avarie and Reid.

"The Caveman" Our family.
Looking at the formations with daddy

Reid pointing and the stuff he loved "The Lion's Tail"

Reid pointing to the different formations

Avarie loving the cavern

Christmas

Here are some pictures from Christmas morning. I wasn't very good about taking too many pictures during our trip to utah, but there are a few.

Tired boy after opening presents Avarie opening presents
Tasting his new truck

Trip to utah

Here are some random pictures from our trip to Utah.

Here is our sweet boy and his hilarious sense of humor. Happy after cake
Silly boy

Avarie's Gingerbread house

Avarie making her gingerbread house

While we were at my parents house Avarie had fun trying on all the hats they had around the house. Then my dad got out his beaver hat and gloves for avarie to try on.

having fun trying on all of the hats

Tigger

Avarie and Reid's Birthdays

Here are some pictures of Birthdays the past few months. Avarie had her 3rd birthday december second. Reido we had an early birthday party in Utah so that grandparents could be there. His birthday isnt really until January and he will be one.

Reid is trying to walk and loves using a walker ( he discovered this just before his birthday party in Utah). Grandma Karla got out a walker that she had stored at her house and he immediately took off. He loves to say Uh oh and tries to talk. He loves trucks, balls, and especially Thomas the Train. He loves playing with his sister and loves snuggling and being held.
Reid's birthday cake
Avarie is now 3 years old. She loves to sing and pretend to cook. She loves to play with her friends and attend nursery. She is now graduated to a sunbeam. She is a very happy girl and loves to talk to pretty much anyone she meets.

Avarie's new kitchen set

Avarie with her presents

So excited for her cake

Avarie's Cake