HEAT WAVE!!!!!

There has been a heat wave this last week here in San Diego County and we are trying to get through it the best way we know how. Kate has been living in the pool the last two days and she is our little fish. She is fearless and loves the water. She is loving going to the pool with daddy and has learned how to use her floaties and now she doesn't want her daddy to hold her in the water. Kylie and I are just hanging inside mostly by the fans. She is just eating and sleeping like a champ. I am a very lucky mother who is well rested, she has been sleeping most the night for the last few weeks. She's a very sweet baby.

Kylie sporting her summer outfit.

Our little water baby!!

I don't let Kate feed herself most days but she wouldn't eat if I fed her so I gave up and let her do it herself. Now you know why I don't let her feed herself.

MY GIRLS!!

Kylie at four weeks...WOW

She is getting so big and definately sweet. She is a good sleeper at night as well. She has been sleeping until about five every morning then she needs to have a snack. She doesn't sleep great during the day but I can handle that.

Kate has been spending lots more time with daddy lately and she is really milking it. She went with Donny to walgreens on saturday and got to go to lunch and get "bite Fry" her new favorite meal.

Crazy Beautiful Life

My SISTER thinks that Kylie isn't going to like me because we don't have any pictures of her and she hasn't made the blog enough, but two kids is alot busier than I thought it was going to be, But we are surviving. I have been getting picked on for not updating my blog but it has been put way down on my list of things to get done in the day, right behind brushing my teeth and showering.

We do have alot of new changes in our lives besides having our sweet little Kylie. If you haven't heard we are being transferred to Fallon, NV in late July. I'm not ready to leave Oceanside because it is wonderful here, and we have some wonderful friends and Kate has some wonderful friends and the weather is great and it's close to my family but Fallon is a blessing in disguise. Donny's family is there and Hopefully Donny won't be deployed out of Fallon. We can't find a house yet so we don't know where we are going to live yet which is big stress. Hopefully we will go there and find something that will fit us well.

I also forgot to mention that I am a proud owner of a MINI VAN which I love. I never thought that I would but I do. It's great and it makes my life so much easier. I'm actually getting out of the house these days and running errand. It's great.

Kate has adjusted well to being KICKED OFF her thrown ( I don't think that is how you spell that but I don't want to check on it right now) She has started sucking on pacifiers and needing a blanket everytime I wrap the baby up but I think this will all blow over after a while. She is loving the extra attention her daddy gives her when he's home though. They are quite the best buddies these days.

Kylie Jean Christiansen

It's finally official and my sweet girl has name. She is Kylie Jean Christiansen. Donny pulled Kylie out of somewhere, Jean is after Donny's sweet grandma Jean. We think that it fits her just perfect so we went today to fill out the paperwork for her birth certificate. We are excited that we finally agreed on something and that she is more than just baby. She is still just is sweet and only getting cuter by the minute but of course I'm totally bias. Thanks to all for your love and support.

Welcome Baby #2

So she's here and she is beautiful, if I do say so myself. She was born on May15th at 3:03. She weighs in at 6lbs 14oz and is 19 inches long. She's just tiny, tiny, tiny. We are just calling her little sister for the most part because she doesn't really have a name. I never thought I would be one of those people who left the hospital without a name for my sweet girl but I am. We have until monday and we think it is going to be Kylie Jean Christiansen. Donny and I both like it and Kate walks around saying" Hi KI-LEEEE." Kate mostly likes our new addition. she doens't get it completely but Kate is getting lots of attention from her grandmas right now so she doesn't seem to care. But I'm in love, Kylie is a good sleeper and and good eater and just pretty easy so far. We are truly blessed and greatful for our perfect little sweetheart. Thanks to everyone who loves us and supported us and thanks to Grandma Jill and Grandma Barbara for all their help.

Not Yet!!!

So I know that my due date has now came and went, but obviously not everyone got the memo. Little darling just isn't ready to move out yet even though I am so ready and I'm about ready to start uping her rent. Today we have gone on 3 long walks and have done lots and lots and lots of squats but nothing. We will let you all know when she decides to grace us with her presence. thanks for all your love and concern.

LIfe's a beach, really!!!

We went to the beach a few weekends ago because it was a warm day and I wanted to go at least once before the baby got here. We had such a fun day. The water was cold so we didn't spend alot of time in the waves but Kate loved the sand and the beach chair. We built sand castles and Donny made Kate a pool to sit in. It was just great to be together outside in the sun. Princess of the BEACH!!

Daddy's girl. She was chasing him til he got to close to the water then she'd bail.

This was our sand palace that we built.

This is Kate getting comfy on the way home.

Kate's got Hair

The other day I put Kate's Mullet into pigtails. I promise there is hair in each of those rubberbands. She's cute and she likes it when I do her hair there's just not much to do.

Disneyland Some More...

Last week we went to Disneyland with a bunch of friends. There were Five kids under four and five moms. We had a really good time and saw all the characters. Kate loved them until we got up close to them then she spazed out. So that is why I'm holding her in every picture. She watches mickey mouse club house everyday and loves them she just doesn't want them to touch her. By the end of the day I was so tired and wanted to have this baby right there at the happiest place on earth. The kids were troopers all day and acted really good. I was proud of all of them. Pluto is Kate's favorite but big Pluto was alittle much for her.

All of Kate's friends were waiting to get into the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse live show.

Kate at the end of the day. She had enough fun too.

Just plain Silly

Just for everyone's information I have tried now 3 times to update my blog and blogger won't let me download pictures, So I just have been given up and the getting crap for not updating. So really it's not my fault. I blame Blogger.
We have had a really busy last three weeks and I haven't had alot of time to mess with the computer. I keep hoping I'll get a little less busy but I don't see it in the near future. I can't believe that I only have three weeksish of pregnancy left and then I'll have a baby. I haven't done much to get ready for this sweet little one and I need to get busy. I don't anticipate her coming early though.
Hopefully I will get blogger to work here next time I try and I get some new and exciting post up, until then I go wash baby clothes or something.

So Um Where did March go.....

So disreguard the last paragragh because I do have some pictures. I gave the baby a Peep because they are probably the best thing ever made and I thought she needed to enjoy this sweet perfect little marshmellow chicken and she loved it, every sugary, sweet moment of it. That's my Girl!!

Time is just flying by, I don't seem to be getting my head above clutter, to get much of anything else done. I keep threatening to hire someone to come and nest for me because I swear that I don't have that instinct. Ceri, you up for the job, the pay isn't great but you get to hang out with me. Life is just about the same but I am 10 pounds heavier- Or enormous is what my scale reads. We had a great time in Tahoe this month and then spent a few days in Fallon at Donny's House, He got to go snow mobiling a few times more before the snow all melts away. Then we head to AZ for Easter and had a great time there. Kate got spoiled at both grandma's houses and doesn't understand why life isn't like that when we get home.

She absolutely HATED the Easter bunny at the mall and if my camera was dead I would have pictures of that most precious moment. She loved to find the Easter eggs with starburst in them but felt that she got hosed when she found eggs with money in them, and threw them on the ground.

Today she hasn't been able to keep anything down and has gone through five bed changes, five outfits and three baths. Not the best day for us. She finally fell asleep from complete exhaustion and we are just hoping she stays asleep for at least a few hours. We hope that she will feel better in the morning cause I feel awful for the sweet little thing. She is trying to be sweet and happy but she just doesn't feel good.

That is about it for us for now and sorry no pictures- Our camera is dead and I'm wishing for a new one for our wedding anniversary- so anyone who talks to Donny might want to remind him that, that is what I want- hint hint.

Where did Feb. go.....

Kate discovered Candy and has her mother's sweet tooth.

I can't believe how fast time is going by.. Feb came and went so fast. I got an email the other day that said "you have nine weeks to go until you hold your baby" It scared the heck out of me, so I had to start getting ready for this next baby. We still don't have a name yet or a place for her to sleep but everything else is starting to fall into place. Kate is getting bigger and very independent (Lucky me) She got 3 molars in last week so she is at least being nice again. She loves her books and is totally into MICKEY MOUSE CLUBHOUSE and is in love with Dogs or (dag dags) She's such a sweet GIRL , she is just a turkey some times.

P.S. We are taking suggestions on names if anyone hears a cute girl name we are all ears.






This GIRL loves her Teddy and now she has Teddy 1 and Teddy 2, she has to have them to sleep and carries them around the house almost all the time.

Valentines day was kind on COLD and RAINY but it cleared up for a little while so she could go out and play, she loves being outside and would be all day if I would let her. We are trying to get her dad to buy her a swing set for the back yard so we have more to do but he would rather buy tires and oil and stuff.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

We love you all!!

I love Candy!! Good thing my daddy is a dentist!

She has good hygiene skills though!!

Where did Feb go....

Get to know your Friends 2008

My Sister send these to me about every year and I am so bad at sending them back so I just want my friends and family to fill it out so we can get to know everyone that much better.
1. What time did you get up this morning? 9:00am I know that horrible but Kate slept in til 1030am
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds of course
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Dukes of Hazzards
4. What is your favorite TV show? Grey's, Friends (reruns) Bringing home baby (go Figure, I only watch it when I'm pregnant.
5. What do you usually have for breakfast?? Nothing
6. What is your middle name??Anne
7. What food do you dislike? Do I look like I don't like food
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment?? I Don't even know where my CD's are.
9. What kind of car do you drive? POS honda civic or a ford 250 super duty
10. Favorite sandwich? toasted turkey on whole wheat from subway
11. What characteristic do you despise? selfishness
12. Favorite item of clothing? my secret belly maternity jeans
13 If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? someplace warm and quiet with Donny and probably not Kate
14. Color of your bathroom? boring white
15. Favorite brand of clothing? Anything that comes from Target
16. Where would you retire to? By my family
17. What was your most memorable birthday? They have all been pretty good
18. Favorite saying: Are you Kidding me!
19. When is your birthday? Sept. 10
20. Are you a morning person or a night person?? neither
21. What is your shoe size? 9
22. Pets? just alot of stuff animals that Kate loves
23. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? I just hit my third trimester and I'm alittle frieked out that I will have another baby in like 12 weeks and I haven't done anything about it.
24. What did you want to be when you were little? A baby doctor or a model named Tina
25. What are you today? mom
26. What is your favorite candy? reeses cups or reeses whips
27. What is your favorite flower? daisies of any kind
28. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Friday the weekend is here
29. What church do you attend?? Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
30 What is your full name?? Memory Anne Christiansen
31. What are you listening to right now? American Idol from last night
32. What was the last thing you ate? yogurt with blueberries in it
33. Do you wish on stars? No
34. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red
35. How is the weather right now? rainy and cold
36. Last person you spoke to on the phone? my mom
37. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Sure do!
38. Favorite soft drink?? Diet barqs
39. Favorite restaurant?? anything mexican or thai basil in Las vegas
40.Hair color? Blonde with dark roots
41. Favorite day of the year? I don't know they are blend together
42. What was your favorite toy as a child? A cabbage patch kid
43. Summer or winter?? Summer with a pool
44. Hugs or Kisses? kisses of course
45. Chocolate or Vanilla?? Vanilla
46. Do you want your friends to email you back??? yes!!
47. When was the last time you cried? I'm pregnant I'm on the vurge of tears at all times.
48. What is under your bed? Our remote usually
49. What did you do last night? Went to Costco with Donny and then feel asleep while watching AI
50. Favorite smell? anything Cinnimon
51. What are you afraid of? The Dark, and falling asleep alone in it
52. Plain, buttered, or salted Popcorn?? Kettle Corn
53. How many keys on your key ring? 2
54. How many years at your current job?? 13 months
55. Favorite day of the week? Saturday (They aren't much different for me) Donny is just home
56. How many towns have you lived in? 7
57. Do you make friends easily? depends if I am feeling nice or not

I thought I might die...

Warning: My spell check isn't working so don't have to high of hopes that this post will have correct spelled words or grammar.
So last week might have been the longest week of my life, We few in from Utah ( which was having blizzard conditions) on Sunday night and I was feeling just crappy but still alive. I woke up Monday and that is when I was sure I might die. Every bone in my body hurt, my hair hurt and then on top of my normal pregnancy throwing up thing I had a cold and pressure in my head and throat. I went to the Dr. that morning and they diagnosed me with everything short of the plague. Donny came home from work and must have gotten that it was bad because he was actually nice to me (at a distance of course.) Donny and my mom then planned to take Kate to AZ that night to get her away from me and I was sure it was a conspiracy against me. I was a wreck without her and I definately was not in my right mind cause I got myself a plane ticket for Wednesday to get her back. I knew that I was going to be bad the first time I left her but I was horrible and I didn't have anything to do but think about how I needed to take care of her. I was a mess. Kate of course was just fine without me, she didn't even miss me. Next time I leave Kate over night I need to be in Hawaii having alot of fun so I don't think about her as much. We are all feeling better now and life is getting back to normal. Kate is getting new teeth so she is crankier than normal but we still thinks she's perfect.

Kate's New Words

Donny and I were discussing Kate vocabulary tonight (because her dr. acted like she was dumb at her one year check up) Kate's vocab isn't huge but it is all dang cute.

1. Mama

2. Dada

3. Dag dag (doggie)

4. uh oh ( when she pushed food off her high chair or throws my phone down

5.eeww ( when something is cool)

6. aahh( when something is really cool)

7. yummy yummy yummy when she wants to eat what I'm eating or wants her bottle

8. Baaaa ( bottle)

we think she is a genius.

Paging Dr. Kate

So much to do so little time....

motorcycle mama!!

Kate's B-day Party in Fallon, She didn't get a good nap that day so she is not her sweet perfect self.

Christmas Eve with Santa, She's not a fan.

and Christmas morning with daddy.

Our attemtped to take a family picture, and nobody is in a good mood. isn't that the way it always works.

Kate's favorite toy, she would have rode all day if we would let her. Who's her daddy???

Showing off her c-mas dress.

Grandpa's girl for sure.

So Christmas came and went, Kate's first birthday came and went and then new years and I haven't caught up with life yet, still working on it. Christmas was wonderful in AZ, we had a great time and a great christmas, Kate didn't really get it though she didn't really need to have more than one present cause she was never really ready to move on to the next gift. Donny pouted about getting clothes but I think that we starting to except the fact that he is becoming an adult.

Kate's birthday parties ( one in AZ and one in Fallon) were way fun, Kate is on visual overload and doesn't quite know what to do with all of her new toys. She is also walking all over the place now and got alittle attitude with her new found talent. She doesn't really need anyone now especially her mom.

We had our officially ultrasound for baby #2 and everything is perfect with HER!! She has all of her parts and they are all in the right place and no weird extra parts. Donny was still holding out that she might be a he but she is still a she and we are exicted.

I think that I have cover most of what is going on in our lives for now, hopefully I will be a better blogger in 2008. Happy New Year!!!!

It's a Girl!!!

Yesterday I went down to Costa Mesa and got a gender determination ultrasound and the results are that we are having another girl. I'm excited to have two sweet girls that can be really great friends and then grow up together and fight over clothes, curling irons and make-up every morning before school. Donny took the news ok I guess. He did say that he is getting a vasectomy today and that we are going to buy the rest of our kids so he can get a boy, but we all know he won't buy anything if he can get it for free. We might just have to name this baby Diesel than he will get over the fact that she is a girl.