I found a winner!

I have gone through six different binkies to find the one Eli will take/like. Emma took a binkie great and it was so nice. It helped put her to bed and sooth her. I definitely wanted Eli to take a binkie but he just was not interested in it and would not keep them in. I was beginning to think he wasn't a binkie baby. I tried five different types of binkies and told myself that the one I bought today was the last, if he didn't take it then he just wasn't going to be a binkie baby. He took it right away and kept it in great, it is SO nice! I could actually make my self lunch without having to hold him.

Binkie Vs. Pacifier Vs. ? What do you call it? Am I weird for calling it a binkie?

Look at me smile!

Eli started smiling at 4 weeks and now at 6 weeks he is a pro. We can get him to smile on demand any time we want. It is so fun and rewarding!
Eli's blessing day.

Here is my mom with the kids. She flew out for two weeks She was so much help and we were sad to see her go. We had a GREAT time together. When we dropped her off at the airport Emma cried so hard. Whenever she sees a plane she says, "There is Grandma! She's flying home to see Grandpa!" Come back mom, we miss you!
Luke's parents visited us right when Eli was born. It had been about 15 months since we had seen them last and were so happy they were able to come. We worked on the house a lot, ate lots of yummy food, and had a lot of late card game night! We can't wait to see them again.

We are looking forward to our season pass at the Dallas Zoo! We have already been twice since we bought it last month.

Happy Anniversary Luke!

Today is our 4 year anniversary! Here are some of the things I love most about my hubby Luke:

He is the best Dad ever and loves to play with and take care of his kids! The way he talks and acts with Emma and Eli makes me melt.

He has a great sense of humor and loves to be spontaneous and do fun things. He still makes me dance with him to the credits after almost every movie and how many guys do you know that would dress up as Raggidy Ann and Andy for Halloween? He is never afraid of what others think or say.

He is a very compassionate person. If there is anyone with a need or that has less than us he is always there wanting to help where we can.

He is my best friend, loves to do nice things for me, and is one Hot Daddy!! We love to do a lot of the same things and he doesn't mind watching a chick flick every now and then or helping me with something crafty I am working on. I value his opinion so much because he always knows best, whether it is advice about something or what color of curtains to buy, he always knows best.

I don't know how I lucked out with snagging Luke but I feel truly blessed to have such a wonderful husband.

To my very best friend in the whole world, Happy Anniversary! I love you!

Our Little Guy!

Here are a few pictures of little Eli. He is 2 1/2 weeks old, is such a good baby, and sleeps ALL OF THE TIME! Emma loves having a little brother and has been so good with him. Emma and Eli are the joys of our lives and we feel so blessed to have them! Grandma and Grandpa Christensen flew into town for 9 days and just left this morning. More pictures will be coming of their visit and Easter.

Aren't I adorable! Proud Daddy with his two kids!

Bath time!

Proud Mommy!

Luke has been so helpful and has been great about letting mommy sleep even if it means sleeping in Emma's bed half the night to get her to go back to sleep. They are so cute!

Welcome Baby Eli!

Eli Luke Christensen

April 1, 2009

10:23 a.m.

8 lbs 15 oz

21 inches

Eli is doing well and DEFINITELY a Christensen baby. Sorry Jones' Family!

Everything went very smooth and we can't wait to get our "little" baby home.

Thanks for all your love and support.

Our Little Princess Girl!

I went to a baby shower on Saturday and came home to the most beautiful princess I had ever seen! Daddy dolled Emma all up! He put make-up on her, painted her fingernails, did her hair really pretty, and dressed her in her fairy outfit. She absolutely loved it! She is obsessed with princesses and wearing dresses. She will look at herself in the mirror and just twirly her head and think she is the stuff! It is so cute! What a good Daddy!!!

This picture is just too cute! Once again, this was Daddy's doing, giving her a fun bath! Because of my big belly and bending over the tub the baths mommy gives are not as fun lately. Emma is so lucky she has such a good daddy!

9th month of pregnancy!

I am officially in my 9th month of pregnancy and only have a few weeks to go! However, I don't think the baby will last until my due date, April 8th. I know I am sure hoping he comes early! Emma was 12 days early so we are keeping our fingers crossed. Mommy symptoms include, major heartburn, no sleep, aches and pains, tiredness, accompanied by many of the first trimester symptoms as well. I Can't wait to get this baby out not only for my own comfort/selfish reasons but we cannot wait to meet and hold out little guy! :)