The Christiansen Family: March 2011

Isn't it funny how some things are relative? Like a warm, sunshine day. In March, we're thrilled for a 50* day (without the Idaho wind), but come September we'll be fleeing indoors when the temperature drops. We got a taste of Spring last weekend with our 50* day and loved every moment of it. I dropped Kashton off with my mom (50* as relatively warm as it is... is still too chilly for my 6 week old!) while Jackobi and I headed to soak up some of those glorious rays & play outdoors.

We became re-acquainted with some of our favorite toys very quickly. We swung high, crawled through tunnels and searched for treasures. Pinecones & silly shaped rocks topped this list of favorites.

It was a grand Saturday outing. We smelled Spring and the fresh air gave us both a shot of energy and life. (we've been getting the Winter blues in our house and were in much NEED of some sunshine!!)

Since then, we have had nasty, rainy days. It seems like Mother Nature played a cruel little joke on us as now, even more than before, we're longing for SPRING to come (and STAY!) Being back in hibernation I've had to get some creative juices flowing to keep both of us entertained and happy since the wind is howling outside!

To celebrate St. Patrick's day we made some rainbow cupcakes. They were SO FUN and tasted pretty yummy too. Best part ... they were SUPER easy and Jackobi loved picking and layering the colors.

Frosting and decorating her rainbow goodness was an even bigger hit than baking the cupcakes.

I guess this is what you get when your sous chef is a three year old.

a massive mound of colored sugar & sprinkles.

I must admit ... it DID taste pretty good.

She was pretty pleased with the final product. The rainbow was pretty delightful when you broke the cupcake open.

it felt like a pretty lucky st. patricks day.
here's hoping for more spring to come ...
indoor or out.

:: support ::

This post is well overdue, but still much needed! During my entire pregnancy and since Kashton has been born Nate and I have been so overwhelmed by the amount of love, support and encouragement from our wonderful family and friends. I know they're always "there" for us, but when these happy moments happen in our lives I can't help but notice a little more and once again remember how incredibily blessed we are.

{{I have learned about myself that I'm TERRIBLE at remembering to take pictures when I have a new baby ... so thank you everyone who let me bet, borrow & steal these pictures!!}}

Sara & Heather threw a little open house to welcome Kashton to the world. It was perfect. I have the best sister & friend in the world. Thank you guys for making it a special day!

Thank you everyone who has come to show your support. So many of you have traveled hours, brought meals and just surrounded us with your love. Thank you all so much, we appreaciate you more than you'll ever know!

Here's a few pictures of Kashton's many visitors over the past weeks ... he is one loved little boy!

we enjoyed the ride ...

Last weekend we traveled to Boise to watch Casey play his final games as a Spartan. And although the State basketball adventure didn't quite turn out like we all had hoped, that doesn't mean that we didn't enjoy this season of basketball greatness any less! Jackobi LOVED each and every game. Most of the time you could catch her waving her pom pom yelling "GO CASEY" or "GO MINICO" ... this week in fact, she put on her little cheerleading outfit and ran through the house doing exactly that.

cheering on her favorite Spartan! After every game, Jackobi had to greet Casey with a huge hug. No matter how long we had to wait, we had to stay until he left the locker room so she could see him. She's one pretty proud neice!!

Kashton was an absolute gem the entire weekend. We drug him to crowded, loud gyms and he was perfect. It was the perfect weekend to debut his new Minico attire ... hopefully little shirt this will last us through baseball season as well, but as fast as this little guy is growing I won't hold my breath!