Another update...

So...this is me a week ago today and I am only just a tad bit bigger now (costume was for the ward Halloween party)....Friday is D-Day for me...I am at the point I can hardly wait...I will keep everyone updated....Love ya, Nila

Pregnancy Update

So...where to begin....I found out that I had gestational diabetes at week 28. I have been able to keep my levels in the right range with diet, exercise, and a very low dose of medications (thankfully not insulin). We are now 35 weeks and Blade is approximately 7 pounds already. After our doctor's appointment yesterday, we have a estimated delivery date between October 21st (37 weeks) and November 4th (39 weeks). The doctor doesn't want him to be too much over 9 pounds (Archer was 9lbs 8oz...I suspect I might have had gestational diabetes at the very end of pregnancy). We measure Blade's weight on the 22nd of October. His weight determines whether or not we have an amniocentesis done and his delivery date. My maternity leave is set to start on November 1st so we are hoping to have him no sooner than the 30th of October (which is also when Krystle and Trinity are coming to help out while we are in the hospital)....It is exciting and scary and makes have more work to do a little sooner (set up the bassinet, wash clothes, make the right size cloth diapers, etc.), but it is all worth it to have him here and safe. I will keep everyone updated! Love ya all!

My baby is one...

And here he is...

His first hair cut by Papa...a family tradition...

Opening presents..humm...what is this?

Talon just had to help out his brother

Playing with the cool wheels he got...
The Cake...well cupcakes...

His personal cake...

The face....

Ain't I cute?? Of course I am!!

Labor Day at the park

So that is his birthday stuff. We celebrated Labor Day weekend so I had to throw those pics in as well...

Our Family's Big Day

So....
Talbot and I now have an eternal family. We were sealed together and to our boys on August 14th. It was a wonderful day. The spirit was very strong. We are thrilled to truly be an eternal family!! Thank you to all those who came to be with us on our day!!

So...I guess I have some catching up to do....

So there are a lot of pics here and of course I can never get them to load in order so pay attention to the dates....

Mid June.... Talon flipped out when he saw the race car so of course we had to go and take a few pics....
Me and the boys with my prego belly showing of course...

Archer in a friend's really cool ride along car...Look out..he's a fast one

July 24th

Our fam with all of our goofy faces...

Talbot body surfing in the river

Zane, me, and Talbot riding the rapids in a train

The Portland Zoo with Manda and Nate on July 22

Talon petting the pigmy goats

Us cool people, well at least we are trying to keep cool...Archer seemed to be doing a good job...

Where to next Mommy?

My little ham...

Happy Birthday Talon (July 6th)

And then the party on the 10th...

His wild animal cupcake cake

Archer fully enjoying said cupcake cake

July 18th

My goofy boys... I sure do love them

The infamous horsy ride on big brother...we are running out of room now...

I have ultrasound pics but haven't scanned them yet...Blade is definely a boy though and all is going well. We just had a checkup on Friday the 30th. He is growing at a normal rate. Hopefully he stays that way and I don't end up with a 10 punder (If you will remember Talon was 8#9.5oz and Archer was 9#8oz). Love you all and hope that all is going well for you....

Love the Christensen Family!!!

Happy Birthday Elaine!!

Hey Everyone.....My little sister is turning 28 on the 8th....You gotta love this!!!
Have a great day sis....we love you very much!!

Is it June already?? Where has the time gone??

So...where do I begin...
...Talbot has had his shoulder surgery and is on the way to recovering. It is slow process.
...The van we got decided to be flammable when Talbot and the boys were in it. With the recovering shoulder, he had a choice...put the fire out or pick which kid to save because he knew that he would have a hard time getting both kids out. He put the fire out and now Talon has a great story to tell you.
...I have 9 days left before my summer begins (YEAH!!)
...We took the fam camping very rustically for Memorial Day. It was a blast! Archer had an invisible wall around his sleeping bag play area because he wouldn't put his hands on the foresty ground. It was amazing! It made keeping an eye on a 9 month old who never stays in one place at home much easier!!
...Archer is growing like crazy. He now has five teeth and is working on more. He will stand and take a few steps.
...Talon doesn't want to be potty trained...FRUSTRATING!!
...Zane is excited for summer. He really wants school to be over!
...Still sewing on the cloth diapers so of course we have not made the switch over yet...there is just too much to do....
Well, that is it for now....
...Oh, and we are 17 weeks pregnant with our fourth boy!!!