Sunday, August 31, 2008

church picnic

we got there and minutes later liv had found a spot
doing what she loves
I'm calling this an encouraging sign ,maybe gray will grow up to be a great pastor
our 3rd time at the gladsone water games this summer, she sure doesn't seem to mind.
G helping Brooke
G was sharing his view master with shawn
and look at that girl holding the leash to that big dog. what giant steps she has made this summer

he can be so good, G went over and filled up waters for" all the people who are thirsty over there". another great picnic in the books of Bethel church

Attention Christiansen family

I put up a post of gram on the unity site. Tammy

Friday, August 29, 2008

God gave me a gift today

As most everyone knows my hip hurts all the time. Everything I do is painful, putting on pants, carrying a bag, holding a kid on the left side of my lap, and those are the easy things. I recently had to leave the only Dr. who ever gave me relief in 21 years because our insurance changed so now with no hip Dr. I am in great amounts of pain daily. And have been really down lately at the thought of my pain getting even worse to the point that I can't walk anymore (which does happen on some days) and me not being able to do things with my 4 babies. David is so gracious and still has hope in modern medicine, where I do not. All in all my life is good but my body stinks! "So where is the gift" you say? well I had a great day with my kids today, I got out of bed and after 30 min was able to get in the shower! we went to the mall and stayed for 3 hours! we came home for naps and then went to portage park and to visit the Mechers back home by 8:30 to be on my lazy boy for the rest of the night but what a great day I felt like a regular person! I really think God gave me a miracle today He knew that I needed a picture of hope. I don't understand why He allows me to have to deal with this day in and day out I do not doubt his wisdom but I sure do not understand it. I try to put on a strong front for people so I don't have to answer all the questions or have people doubt my pain but lately it's been very difficult to do. I keep telling myself that my mom raised 3 kids from a wheelchair probably I could do it with 4 but I don't think I am as strong as she was. today was a good day and I praise my God for his grace.

Saturday, August 23, 2008

Skys first pie

when we were up at camp sky and liv spent a lot of time picking raspberries and blueberries. While liv ate all hers sky saved his and we made a pie with them and oohh it is soo good!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

we do have fun at home too

our favorite zoo
have you ever seem the blog turn a horizontal pic? strange
RJ Grunts , smashingG doing matrix at the park

the last of running camp

our injuries (don't get worried she wanted to ice like the runners)
B's biking wound
the icing on the cake , the demo derby was in town!

go get em boys


a great thing to share with cousins
then we went over to see the animals. we were lucky enough to get to pet some
so brave



yes I really was there. these were the bunnies, they we not all stinky animals
then our bond fire
trip to the island
for this picture I said " K (the girls name) get in on this one with liv" and this is how the picture turned out



liv and some friends from CPBC
then there was the war with Colby
run B run

always sad to be leaving. but will have more fun there in a few short months




Friday, August 15, 2008

more fun today

after breakfast we went out to the track and trail
this is out of order but here is my girl holding a frog

out of order, sorry, yep that is me zipping it was great
me and KB 3o feet up!
there she goes
Skys first time as well
this was all gray could do

show off (that's David)
we are defiantly making great progress
the future of Fenwick?
I'll think about it


this is Gs new ride (all over camp)
PULL
a little sand volleyball with the staff, extra sand





Thursday, August 14, 2008

Hello family camp is real fun

this looks so much nicer up here

day 1 this is as far as J would get in to the water.
in the afternoon it began to rain but rain or shine we can have fun. Like standing under the drain spout
today the 3 of us went out to pick berries
back 40 fun

they will always smile for me

day 2 J got in this far, we are making progress
liv can always find a friend. they are playing peek a boo with J which he loved
look at those hot bods
this one is for auntie wendy, "aren't you so proud of me?"