Let's Go Fly A Kite

It always seems to be that just when I sit down with my laptop to write to you all, (my dear readers), that is the time when someone needs something. Which explains my absence over the past week or so. Mr. Robert is settled and napping, (I am happy to report that Robert's naps have jumped back up to lasting about three hours each afternoon! No complaints from this busy mama of three!) The twins are enjoying a tummy time/ afternoon nap and I am sitting here listening to an instrumental version of "I'm In The Mood For Love" by Robert Farnon as I sip on a cool glass of Raspberry Iced Tea. I love afternoons like today. The house is clean and well put together,( which is a rarity these days), the children are napping and I have time to do what I love to do best...write! So now, I will share a page from our adventures from a few weeks past. I am just now getting around to writing about our very windy day... the day Robbie flew his first kite!

 

... We all know the words to this ever so popular song from the classic Disney movie, Mary Poppins.

A few weeks ago, we experienced a very windy day! We loaded-up all three kids and headed to the Rose Bowl parking lot field to go fly a kite! We had a wonderful time!

Just look at the look of excitement and pure joy on this little boy's face!!

 

 

We bought this fun little kite for Robbie!

Have I mentioned that we LOVE Jake around here?

 

 

Love these photos of Robbie and Daddy trying out the kite for the first time!

 

Now it's Robbie's turn!

 

 The babies and I had so much fun watching big brother!

 

 

Such a beautiful, crisp, clear Pasadena day.

 

Look! Can you see our kite?

 

 

 

 

 

Here is Jake...

 

... and Joey!

 

 

Oh, and of course Gigi!

 

 

Such a wonderful day! Sometimes the simple things in life provide the greatest pleasure! :)

 

Oh and speaking of Gigi, I forgot to put up this picture of one proud Gigi with her three boys! :)

 

 

 We are off on another adventure today!

 

 

We are going to head over to visit these cool big guys...

 

Oh yes, dinosaurs are very popular at our house these days!!!!

 

Love being a boy mom! :)

Blessings,

 

 

A Sunny Spring Afternoon

I love living in sunny Southern California... particularly living in Pasadena. There is just something about this town that makes me smile. Perhaps it is the old established Oak trees that line the streets with shade and are home to squirrels and Blue Jays. Maybe it is the fun downtown shops and cafes that make you feel as if you are visiting a European town. Whatever it is, today was just one of those days. Although it is only a Thursday, we had a Sunday kind of day. Rich finished finals last week and we have been relaxing and enjoying our babies, all three of them!

 Above is a picture of the twins settling in for their nap. Jake on the left and Joey on the right.
Robbie fondly calls the boys by the nicknames he has made up for them.  Jacob is Jakie Bean, ( like jelly bean) and JoJo for Joey. ha ha, too cute!

Daddy and Joey pictured above.

Today, while the little ones napped, Robbie and I enjoyed a little soccer time with Daddy. We are planning to sign Robbie-up for AYSO next year and we have decided to participate in a Daddy, Mommy and Me soccer clinic each Saturday morning this Summer.

So here is a picture of our little David Beckham.

 It was a HOT one today... which explains the no shirt, red face look. :)

 Living Room

We finished our living room and I never shared pictures. Here it is...we are enjoying making memories in it.

The Bible Study Fellowship study on Matthew ended a week or so ago. The study breaks for the summer and will begin again in the fall as we begin a study on Moses. A few of the ladies from my class and I  have decided to continue our own little study throughout the summer. We will be meeting at my home on Wednesday mornings as we go through the Beth Moore study on Esther.

That's what we've been up to lately...I'm off to bed now!

Blessings,

 

This and That Taking A Little Time To Stop And Smell The Roses

We have been so incredibly busy lately! Life has truly been eventful with the Christensen five. We are settling into our new life and routine with two newborn babies and a very busy, now three year old. I am attempting to follow a daily schedule and routine. I know, that as these babies start to get older and as Rich starts law school this Fall, life will only get,  yep... you guessed it, BUSIER THAN EVER!! I have attempted to sit down and blog several times over the past week and it seems someone always needs something each time I begin. Well, I guess it's just life as a wife and mother of three. I really wouldn't have it any other way! As we embrace this busy time in our life and as we settle into our new roles and embrace our new lifestyle as a family, we have been trying to make time to enjoy the little things in life. Making time to stop and smell the roses.

 

Robbie's Third Birthday

 

Last Monday, Robbie turned three years old! We had a little family party for him here at our house. Nothing big, just the grandparents, Aunt Becky and Auntie Summer and Auntie Judy. Robbie was thrilled! All he wanted was a cake with a fire truck on it and he was a happy camper. Here are a few photos from his little family party.
 

 

Robbie had the best time running around with these balloons.

 

Time to make a wish!

 

Yay, time to open gifts !

 

 

 And time to play with new birthday gifts!

 

It was nice to share Joey and Jake with the family!

 

This is Great Grandpa William Branch,  (Grandma Carla's Daddy) holding Joey.

Building 3 year old memories! Thank you, God.

Happy Birthday to our firstborn, precious son, Robbie!

 Thank you everyone for making Robbie's birthday so very special!

 

Disneyland
 

 

Rich and I decided to surprise Robbie and take him to Disneyland the day after his birthday! We woke-up bright and early last week and dropped off the babies at Gigi's house. We told Robbie that Tuesday morning, the three of us: Mommy, Daddy and Robbie were all going to spend the day at Disneyland! I have to admit... I don't know who was more excited? Robbie or myself :)

 

 

 

 Robbie loved the tea cup ride!
 

 

 

Bless the kind stranger who offered to take our picture! 

 

We also had the opportunity to see the Disney Junior Live On Stage show!

 

 

Robbie was thrilled to see all of his favorite Disney Junior friends in person!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The show was wonderful, filled with music and enchantment! Robbie and I knew all the words to just about every song and we enjoyed dancing and singing along! It was a great Disneyland day. :)

 

 

Happy Mother's Day

 

 

I had a perfect Mother's Day this year!  I was able to celebrate it as the mommy to three of the cutest little boys I know!

 

When I woke-up on Mother's Day morning, I opened my eyes to one adorable little face. Robbie was there to eagerly invite me to come into or dining room for a BIG surprise!

 

 

The boys had prepared a yummy breakfast just for me. Breakfast  included all of my favorites!

Robbie helped and was so proud of the precious card he chose for me.

 

What a nice day it was!

 

Well, it is early in the morning and my family will be up soon. I love waking-up to these three every morning. With twin newborns, our nights are long and filled with little sleep... so, we have learned to get rest where and whenever we can!

I am off to try to catch a few more minutes of sleep. :)

Blessings,