Hunter's Blessing

Hunter was blessed by his da on April 6th, 2013. We had him blessed while we were in Hawaii so we could have my family there. Nothing better than watching the sunset over the ocean right before your husband blesses your baby boy! Scott did such a good job, and Hunter looked so cute in his white outfit. We are so blessed to have a home where dad has the preistood and was able to give Hunter that special blessing. The only thing that could have made the day more prefect was if Scott family was there, but with us living in Houston this was our best option. We chose April 6th because that is the day ( 3years ago) that Scott and I were sealed in the Draper Temple.

Aloha!!

Yes we took a three month old to Hawaii!!! You'd think we were crazy, but we had grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins to help us out. For Christmas my parents took the entire family to Oahu for 2 weeks! It was so awesome to hang out with the family and rest, shop, swim and play!! Hunter was able to meet the whole family! And he loved every minute of it! Scott had us hiking every mountain on the whole island! We were able to see Pearl Harbor, shop at the International Market, and snorkle Haunama Bay. The best part was just being with the family. We love them so so much and wish we lived closer so Hunter could see all his grandparents and cousins more often.

Welcome Little Hunt!

He finally arrived! Hunter Scott Christensen, born January 3, 2013 at 7:49 pm, weighing 7 lbs 11 ounces, and 19.5 inches long.
We tried so hard to have a New Years baby, but little Hunt just wasn't budging. So the Doc agreed to induce at 39 weeks. We got to the hospital around 10:30 in the morning (when they finally had time for us) and started up on the pitosin right away. I had been contracting all morning so I was ready for the epidural as soon as possible! After that is was smooth sailing til about 4:30 pm when we started pushing. THREE HOURS LATER... at 7:49 our Little Hunt arrived. He was perfect. Ten fingers and Ten toes. Scott and I were exhausted! I've never seen a husband help so much during childbirth as Scott did. He was an awesome coach, traumatized, but awesome.
Two days later, on our 4 year anniversary (Jan 5th) we brought our little bundle of joy home. He has been such a blessing in ourhome, bringing out the best and worst in us but bringing Scott and I closer together. We have had to work as a team, taking turns rocking him at night, and taking turns sleeping!! But we love every minute of it!

one day old

four days old

three weeks old

Oh Boy!!!

That's right... We are having a boy and we are so excited!! No names yet! (any help is appreciated!) and we have the nursery about half way there and we are running out of time! I can't believe it! We have about 7 1/2 weeks left!! Unless he comes early... we're kinda hoping for Dec 31st :) Everything has been well so far, the doctor says he is big (hope that means he'll come a little early) and besides being uncomfortable ALL the time, its been an easy uneventful pregnancy! We've also been SOO spoiled... we were able to fly back home early October and have a baby shower with our families. We got tons of great stuff, but seeing our families was the best part! I also was blessed with a baby shower thrown by the ladies of our ward! So much fun to hang out with the girls and celebrate our little guy! ALSO last week Scott's coworkers threw a shower at his office! I was able to meet lots of his coworkers and had such a good time with crazy games and good food!! This little guys has already blessed us so much and we couldn't be more grateful for all the support and for our health so far. Only a couple more months and he'll be here. come on Christmas!!!

23 Weeks

30 Weeks

Nursery... about the only decor I have so far !

Oh BABY we're having a BABY

That's right... the Christensen family is adding a new bundle of joy... due January 10, 2013! Scott and I could't be more thrilled!! I am officailly 16 weeks along today and we have our gender ultrasound tomorrow! I can't wait, it is gonna make our little peanut seem so much more real! We painted the nursery a few weeks ago but can't wait to do some shopping and decorating! Ive got the first belly pics here and I'll post pics of the nursery soon!

Ten weeks

... and the "before" to the nursery

Fifteen weeks!!!

 The nursery is now gray, and Jax still thinks its his room ;) Poor guy!

Wreath(s)

Scott thinks I have a wreath problem. I made this one recently, for the summer time, out of burlap. It is super messy but I like how it turned out.

And believe it or not but Scott made this wreath, It was even his idea. He made it out of garbanza beans... silly boy. We were definitly made for eachother ;)

Update through Pictures

Here is a good variety of what we've been up to lately.... ENJOY!




We were able to go to the Rodeo last week.... Scotts favorite part is the petting zoo, but i loved the food!!! Yes that is right.. The best part was the fried snickers! They had a huge livestock show, amazing food, and then the rodeo. We had so much fun! This is a picture of Scott endulging in the amazingness of the fried snickers.



Scott installed crown molding throughout the ENTIRE house... ended up being a lot more work than we thought! But he did an awesome job, it really looks amazing. This is the entryway. He even painted the ceiling a charcoal grey. I love how it turned out.





I put up my St Pattys Day decor and am pretty proud. I made the shamrock on the door from wood scraps leftover. And the small green wreath I made from split peas (thank you pinterest). It turned out nice I think!! And cost me practically nothing!







Finally spring is here!! We got all new furniture for our patio and now we spend all of our time out there. Scott put up his old hammock from his mission and Jax just loves getting in it, but struggles a bit getting out. It is so funny watching him try to stand and jump out and he ends up falling on his face everytime. So now he gets in and then just stays in. Refusing to get out! The weather is getting warm really fast and before we know it summer will be here and so will the Houston heat! So we will enjoy the outdoors while we can! Lots of BBQing and bike rides.