The RV8 is DONE!!!

I just had to post this latest additions to our family...For nearly 9 years, Mike has been working on building his own experimental airplane...Called a RV-8. Mike and I went to Oregon and bought the initial kit and started from there. Thousands of rivits, thousands of nuts and bolts, and lots of frustration and work, we have finally finished. Mike started flying the plane in 2007 and we loved it but it was just the silver metal color and looked pretty plain. In April of this year, we flew the RV down to Kingman, Arizona and had it painted. Mike chose the color scheme and I think that it turned out so nice. (Pretty good for a color- blind pilot) Jake flew us down to pick it up last week so I had to take some pictures of him flying next to us on our way home. I am not really a lover of flying, but I am so proud of Mike and just knowing that he built his own airplane is really quite something. He had lots of help from the kids and a good friend, George LaDamas. We have all been there to cheer him on and excited to see his finished project. Way to Go, Mike!!!

EASTER 2011

Is it ever going to get warm this year??? We did our Easter in Delta this year simply because we wanted to spend it with the kids. They were all wanting to come home to Delta and spend time with their other families. We were happy to accommodate them. The weather was quite chilly but we made the most of it anyway. On Saturday morning we did our Easter Egg Hunt and the kids really got into it. They were all required to have one of the Granddaughters with each couple...Jared and Susan were happy to lend one of their girls to Todd and Staci and to Tara and Derek. Jake got left out but he wasn't really into Egg Hunting anyway. We also went to the Sandhills this year and I couldn't believe how much the little girls loved rolling eggs down the hills and just sliding down themselves. We had so much fun just watching the kids...maybe we will have to restart the Christensen tradition and go the the Sandhills every year!

SPRING TIME ???

I know you think I posted this picture in January....Noooooo it is April 8th and nothing has changed since then at our house. Millard County has really strange Springs, it is always so unpredictable. We have had very strong winds and unexpected snow storms for the last 3 months. Somewhere under all that snow is alot of green just waiting to grow. Meanwhile, down south in Mesquite, I just had fun planting some of my favorite plants. I really love my Bougainvillea plants, Lantana, Miniture Bottle Brush, and Mexican Bird of Paradise, lots of different plants that I can't plant in Delta. I just keep telling my self that pretty soon I will be planting my flower pots at home. It has been a long winter!

WeLcOmE 2011

It is hard to believe that another New Year is upon us. Our family has changed and we have grown in many aspects. I was counting the other day and I have 7 of my kids in college this year. I have 5 beautiful granddaughters and 3 very busy moms. My baby is all married and out on her own (and might I add that she is loving it). Tara and Derek are finally settled in their own place and busy with school. This is Tara's last year of school.. Hooray!!! Derek has a little more schooling to go, but Tara will be able to help put him through. Meghann has 2- 1/2 more years of school but she is loving it. She does very well, her goal is to pass her tests on every other Friday so that she doesn't have to go to school every other Monday. She scores an average of 99%. Jake is busy working on the farm. He is enjoying putting his skills into markets and futures. Jared is busy teaching school in St. George and helping Susan keep up with their 3 little girls. Chase is heading into another Tax Season but liking his job. DeAnna is heading back to school herself. She is going to Evans Cosmetology School in Cedar City. AJ is still going to school to get his Masters and working for Lehi City and being Mr. Mom for Sienna while Meghann is at school. Todd and Staci are working and going to school...Staci will be applying for Nursing School in March. We will also be adding another new Grandchild in June. I don't know what 2011 has in store for us, but we are anxious to find out.

And Time Goes By...

Just yesterday, Jared and Susan reminded Mike and I that it was a year ago that they had brought the twins home from the hospital. What little miracles these two little girls are. Might I say that they are just the cutest little girls too. Their little personalities are coming out so cute and I just love them to pieces. We now have 5 little Granddaughters with one more baby on the way. We don't know if it is a boy or a girl, but we are excited all the same. Chase and DeAnna are expecting...due in June. Congratulations to you all! I have just added a few pictures of the last few weeks to keep everyone up with all that goes on in the Christensen Family. Jakes favorite picture is him combining Grandpas corn field.

SHE SAID "YES"

We are adding another new member to our family. Tara and Derek are getting married in December (the 18th to be exact). We are very excited and happy to have Derek in our family. He is such an awesome person and just what Tara needs. Derek is from Delta also; he and Tara were the same age in school. They didn't date in High School but they were always good friends. Derek came home from his mission in Brazil and attended UVU, Tara was already up there going to school and working. The rest is history!

INTRODUCING....

We welcome the newest member to our family, little miss Riley Christensen was born 10/01/10 at 7:08 a.m. She weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. We are so proud and excited for Jared and Susan, they have such a cute little family. The twins are not quite sure what it is that is making funny noises in that blanket, but I am sure these three little girls will become the very best of friends. Sisters are the best!!!