Since Mom has left, we haven't done as many fun activities so we don't have as many fun pictures to post. However, we have not stopped taking pictures of our favorite little girl. Let's see... Aubrey had a Dr.'s appointment yesterday and weighed in at 8lbs. 11oz. that is over 2lbs. in one month! Today we are also celebrating her 1 month Birthday, we are so glad to have her in our lives. since she has been awake more she has become a little more high maintenance; For instance, she wants to be stimulated all the time when she is awake... so much for being productive. Although it is sometimes difficult to entertain her all the time, I will enjoy it while it lasts, because someday I'm sure I'll have to beg her to spend time with me.

Wade and I only have one week of school left, then we are off to visit everyone in West Virginia. We are really excited because she hasn't really met any of her aunts and uncles on that side of the family. Anyways, Here are a few pictures from the last couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy them!

This is a little collage of Aubrey getting ready for church last Sunday. Aubrey absolutely loves the warm water of taking a bath, if you couldn't tell from the expressions on her face.

Here is Aubrey after her bath and dressed all pretty in yellow. I thought this dress was going to be too big for her; however, it fits quite nicely. Also, none of her bows fit her, but now they are beginning to fit. Our little girl is getting so big.

This is one of my favorite pictures, Aubrey loves her Daddy. There is absolutely no doubt about it, only love is in her eyes.

Getting tired of waiting for Mommy and Daddy to get ready for church... "Geesh, what were they doing all morning... I'm all ready, shouldn't they?"

Here's another beautiful outfit that we absolutely love! I wish I could just make her clothes my size.

Another beautiful picture of our little model.

So we decided that no matter how hard it would get we would not give Aubrey the pacifier, because we don't want our 4yr. old to be addicted to a pacifier. We will hold strong to this goal... besides, we have "will power."

Haha, just kidding! The pacifier has become a good friend of ours. Luckily Aubrey likes it, but doesn't love it... at least not yet. However, I do think it makes her look pretty silly. It looks like a big clown grin. She's definitely more beautiful without it.

So I really don't like this picture that much, because Wade took it when Aubrey and I were napping one morning. However, after looking at this picture I think Aubrey looks like me more than I thought. For instance, who's chin do you think she has?

Lots of Summer Fun!

Before Aubrey was born it was easy to update our blog even after months of not posting because we had very few pictures to incorporate. However, now that it's only been a couple of weeks since I've updated, I had to pick and choose from a slew of pictures. We have had so much fun in the last couple of weeks since she has been born and we want to share all of events with you. Since I last posted, we finished Aubrey's blessing dress after hours of labor. Aubrey had her 2 week appointment and measured in at 7lbs. 2oz.. I swear she has probably gained at least another 1/2 lb. since then. That same day we picked up Molly and Dad from the airport and had a blast with them in just the few days they were with us. We enjoyed swimming at Rigby Lake, Green Canyon, Date Night at the Rex, Aubrey's Baby Blessing, Fireworks and more. Unfortunantly, Wade and I dropped them back off at the airport with Mom on July 4th. We then enjoyed Independence Day with Wade's family as we went to the Parade, had a picnic, played softball, played games, and saw the Melaluca fireworks. Let's just say after all that fun we were exhausted! However, we enjoyed every minute of our fun and are excited to continue to have fun this summer. Aubrey isn't even 3 weeks old and she has already done more than most babies her age.

Aubrey playing dressup in the tutu Aunt Chambrae gave her!

How long do I need to hold this pose?

Aubrey trying not to smile... We caught her though... Don't you love the dimple?

Finally, she got to meet her Grandpa! The beginning of a beautiful friendship!

Yay, Aunt Molly!...I know she will teach me to be cool!

Aubrey's 2week appointment. She has the coolest Dr. Office, each room has a different theme... We got to go to Narnia this time. Although the room was cool, she didn't enjoy her visit very much... First off, she was starving, then they pricked her foot for the Newborn Screening Test. I have never heard her scream so bad, I wanted to cry. However, she was rewarded with boobie juice shortly after... it wasn't so bad after that. This was the appointment where she weighed in at 7lbs. 2oz. Her birth weight was 6lbs. 8oz.... Like I said she likes her boobie juice.

Molly, Mommy, Daddy, and Aubrey hanging out at Rigby Lake!

We had a blast in the paddle boats that we rented... We all got really wet trying to splash each other! Dad and Wade were ruthless!

We switched things up so someone could always stay with Aubrey, here's Molly and Mom being chased by Wade and Dad.

Ready for attack!

This is before we enjoyed the lake... we were all so nice and dry, not for long though.

Family picture in front of the lake.

This was the date night at the Rex... It was only $9 a person for unlimited bowling and billards, a pizza, icecream, soda and a new release movie... We watched "My Sister's Keeper." It was a really good, but depressing movie. We all had a blast that night.
This is Mom after almost getting a strike!

Dad's turn... looks like his ball is headed strait for the gutter... He kept blaming the lights and his inner ear problem... poor guy!

Sitting in the shade at Green Canyon... It was such a beautiful day... this was the same day Aubrey got her Father's blessing.

Molly, Wade, and Mom soaking up the sun!

Mom and Dad at Green Canyon, what a cute couple!

Here is Aubrey preparing to meet her Uncle Pat, she's already mastered her poker face!

Aubrey has spent way too much time with Aunt Molly and Grandma, she's already addicted to the phone like they are.

Aubrey helping mommy with homework... she wanted to hurry it up so we could go to Green Canyon before her blessing.

Right before the blessing and dinner with Grandma and Grandpa... she was dressed up so pretty.

Wade showing off his masterpiece right before we got her dressed.

Aubrey in her dress. She woke up and was hungry, but everyone was STRESSED for time so I had to cut her off and give her the pacifier instead... boy did this make her angry.

Right after her blessing, we took a few pictures. However, she was still angry about being cut off so we didn't get too many.

Another family picture of the 3 of us.

All of her cousins loved holding her! This one is of Alex.

Aleigha holding Aubrey with the blanket her Grandma Christensen made her. It was so beautiful!

Susie holding Aubrey!

Another picture of Aubrey before the blessing in her pretty pink dress.

We stopped by Rigby lake on the way home to catch the fireworks... Here is Dad holding Mom and Aubrey while watching the show.... Molly, Wade, and I were on the roof of the car.

Grandma got to hold Aubrey during the show... there are fireworks behind them but the camera didn't catch them that well... Aubrey did really good, she only jumped once during the show.

Here is a picture of one of the fireworks, Wade was able to capture it with a long exposure.

We took a little photo op' when we got home, because we didn't get many at the church... In this picture you can see the full dress... It was gorgeous on her.

Instead of crying, she slept in most of these pictures... I guess beggars can't be choosers, can they?

Mom and Dad holding Aubrey the night before they left. Can you tell she was pretty tired of the whole ordeal?

Are those eyes?!? Yay! we got a picture of Aubrey with her eyes open. She really does love her Grandma and misses her already.

This is one of our favorites, we love her little pouty lips. You can get a really good view of the bonnet mom made for her in this picture.

Still sleeping, but oh so precious!

She is such a blessing to us.

We caught her smiling in this picture... I think she was pretending to be asleep and was smiling at the thought of the idea.

Another smile, this time you can see her little dimple!

She opened her eyes for one minute and we took this as quickley as possible.

After we dropped everyone off at the airport, we went to IHOP. Aubrey ate first in the car, then Daddy and I got to enjoy our breakfast too.

Waiting to go into IHOP, making sure she got all the food she wanted... This is her content face, so I think we are good to go!

After the softball game at Wade's Aunt's house Aubrey and I took a nap and I took some pictures of her ity bity feet... I know I stole this from Chambrae and Emily, but who could resist?

Thos are my favorite feet... I love to kiss her little toes.

Here's the same picture in color... I just love it!

A little bit of tummy time, before we left for the fireworks!

I stole these 2 pictures from my sister-in-law, Andrea because I wanted everyone to see how beautiful it was where we waited to see the fireworks. We were sitting by the river across from the temple.

The firework show was amazing, it lasted about 30min. and there was not one dull moment in the show... We really enjoyed our Independence Day and are so grateful for all those who serve our country so we can enjoy our freedom and do all the fun things that we love doing! Thank you and you are in our hearts and prayers... God Bless You!

More on Aubrey!

Here are few more pictures of little Aubrey... Every day is such a blessing to wake up with her beside us in her bassinet. Most nights have been pretty good, she's starting to get the hang of the whole morning/night thing... however, we still have a long ways to go. Today I was actually a little successful because I had an assignment due in one of my classes... Aubrey and I took my mom to the temple and she and I sat and waited in the car while I worked on it. After my mom got out she helped me entertain Aubrey so I could finish it. I better not procrastinate anymore because my mom will be gone soon and I won't be able to put it off to the last minute anymore. Anyways... aside of all this boring text, here are pictures of our little princess. Enjoy!

This is what Aubrey does most of they day... eventually she'll do it at night... right?

She is so angelic when she sleeps.

Aubrey's first bath at home... Wade video taped while I asked my mom what to do next every other second.

Although we don't have a tub, we thought it was still a worthy moment to bring out the rubber duckies.

She was so alert and happy throughout most of her bath time.

She always looks as if she is deep in thought... I wonder what she thinks about all the time

She loves spending time with her Grandma we are really going to miss her when she leaves

Grandma is a good teacher... Aubrey listens so intently.
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When Wade and I were engaged we lived in Washington so that is where I got my dress hemmed and altered. Because I am so short, there was a couple of feet of material left over. I asked her to save the scraps so someday "I" could make a blessing outfit for our future babies. So this past week "we" started making Aubrey's Baby Blessing Dress. If we have anymore girls they too will be able to wear it... if it holds up. Wade is actually the one making it; however, I am very good at observing and overseeing it (haha). Wade did not have the confidence to do it on his own so he recruited the help of his Aunt Dalene. So for the last few days we have driven to Idaho Falls where Wade, Dalene, and my Mom have worked diligently on her gown. I did actually sew two seams on the skirt so I guess you could technically say that I helped a little. It was my idea though so that's my biggest contribution.

Wade behind the sewing machine... so focused! I don't care what you think... Real MEN sew!

Grandma getting the skirts ready to be sewn. She also made a dainty little bonnet for Aubrey. It too, is made out of my gown... So although our boys wont wear the gown they can wear the bonnet.

The real person behind all the scenes. She was such a great help. Although Wade did most of the sewing, she told him every step he needed to make. I'm sure this wouldn't have been able to be done without her.While they worked on the dress, Aubrey slept. I of course took care of her when she needed me.

We will post pictures of the final product as soon as it is done... We will also certainly take pictures of our little angel wearing her gown!

Baby Aubrey!

Aubrey is one week and one day old! As of yesterday, she already lost her umbilical cord! She is moving along so fast! We absolutely love being parents! Sorry that it has been a week and no update, but we don't get much done around our house anymore... not that being parents of an infant has been that time consuming, but we find ourselves just staring at her for hours. When she is asleep, it would be a perfect opportunity to nap or get things accomplished; however, it's more fun to watch her! I'm sure in time it will wear off a little bit but we're enjoying every moment of it now.

The second night in the hospital

Aren't these just the cutest jammies... All the nurses were raving over her cute bunny feet

Don't let her fool you... she can give a scowl just as provoking as this innocent look.

Aubrey's going home outfit... We bought this for her the day we found out she was a girl!

Getting ready to leave the hospital

Ready for her first car ride... home!

This is the car seat Aubrey's cousin Aleigha let her borrow... she loves it so much... Thank you Aleigha!

Aubrey's first few moments at home... she's sitting on her play mat/ bobby that Jessie got her!

Visiting with her Grandma!

Trying out her new sling... she always curls her little fist under her cheek when she sleeps.

I left Aubrey with Wade for just a few minutes on the bed and returned to find them both asleep in the same position... the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

The day after we got home, we went to an air show... here we are ready to go!

She is beautiful!

Sorry, I have hundreds of other pictures and I had a really hard time picking and choosing which ones I wanted to add. However, I will add more pictures and comments soon, because there are plenty more. These are just of her first 4 days... there are still 4 more and more to come! I hope you enjoy all these pictures as much as we do!

It's a GIRL!!!!

Ok everyone! Today was the day! Aubrey ____ Christensen was born at 11:54 am June 17th 2009. Katie woke up at 1am and had pretty constant contractions. She turned on the light and started packing her bag for the hospital. I woke up and said, "isn't this a little last minute?" Katie woke her mom up and we all got ready and when to the hospital at about 6am. They looked at her and decided to keep her. They monitored her for a little while then then doctor came in at 9 and broke her water. After that things went pretty fast. Katie did such a good job. She pushed for 13 minutes and gave birth to a beautiful baby girl! Aubrey cryed right away. She weighed in at 6 pounds 8 oz.

Artsy Fartsy

Now that I am no longer going to any classes, I have decided to start doing some projects to keep my mind away from focusing on still being pregnant. I am proud to show off my first project of Aubrey's letter blocks. I still need to get some ribbon to staple to the blocks so I can hang them over her bassinet... other than that they are pretty much done. Unfortunately, I thought this would take me a lot longer; however I pretty much finished in just a few hours... now, I have to find more projects to consume my time! (Any Ideas?) I do have to say that it was really fun making these blocks; but who would know that it would be so complicated... so many choices! After spending forever on choosing the style of the blocks, I had to decide which scrapbook paper to use.... there were so many styles and prints that it was so difficult to choose from. After which, I needed to find paint to match. Hopefully, she'll be happy with our choices.

So I guess it's official that her name will be Aubrey. Wade said that I can change it as long as I can scramble her letters to come up with a different name. Not too many choices, we've tried. Also, hopefully she is indeed a girl; otherwise, our little boy will have to just like pink and green.

Let Summer Begin!

Saturday was a beautiful day so we took the opportunity and went hiking. Around 1:00 we packed a backpack with a light lunch and headed to "R" Mountain. At first, it appeared to be just a brisk little hike. However, shortly after beginning, I was tired. Sometimes I feel great and forget that being pregnant has slowed me down, but we continued to plunge up the Butte. About half way up the butte, a horse trailed after us. However, the incline was too steep so the owner backed the horse down. I began to loose confidence in myself when a healthy horse couldn't even make it up. Finally as we trudged on, we reached the ridge of the butte. About 5 mins. after reaching the top, a woman 2 weeks ahead of me in her pregnancy ran past me. Now I was really feeling out of shape... but hey... Round is a shape... right? Actually, after we got to the top, I was feeling really good and we hiked all the way around the ridge of the butte. It took us a total of 4 1/2 hours and we hiked about 4 miles. We felt really successful until at the end, a mountain biker zoomed past us as he was just beginning and then finished before we reached the bottom. Anyways... It was a beautiful day and we had a wonderful time. It was really nice to soak in a bit of sun after a long Rexburg winter. We fortunately remembered our camera and took a lot of pictures along the way... Enjoy!

I wasn't that close to the edge... promise.

The two of us!

My Sexy Mountain Man.

This is a picture of me about 1/4 of the way up the Mountain, preparing to be "Super Mom"

I think I'm starting to look pregnant.

You could see for miles!

Wade, deep in thought

As you can see, we saw lots of wild life... I think this was a buffalo.

Sitting on a peak.

Together again.

There were lots of cool rock formations.

Katie on a rock formation

Again... deep in though... If only we could read his mind.

Wade posing for National Geographic

Wade climbing up the mountain without any gear!

I was freaking out when he got this high... but boys will be boys.

This was a really cool pores' rock we found!

We finally made it to the "R"--- It's a little hard to see,but all that white is part of it.

Me standing on the "R"

Wade's little friend that he found... they got really close that day

Front view of our little skulled friend.

My Belly is Growing!!

"Our Baby Girl is Getting Bigger!"

I have been bombarded with questions from all our loved ones who are far away such as: "How big are you now?," "Where are all the pictures,?" and "Do you look pregnant yet?" Well this post is to answer all those questions so I will let you be the judge of how I am growing. While at times it is discouraging to be getting so big, I love seeing the evidence of our baby girl getting bigger and bigger preparing for our arms.

For the last couple of weeks I have been spooning myself into all of my shirts, praying that they will just fit a little bit longer. However, on Monday we finally broke down and bought me a couple of maternity shirts and a pair of pants. I decided to model two of those shirts for you.

Did you feel that?
We have had the pleasure of feeling her move all over the place for the last couple of weeks. I was really nervous for a while because everyone else had been feeling their babies for weeks. However, since I first felt her, she hasn't slowed down one bit. We love it!

Again here I am modeling another pretty maternity shirt. It's a little hard seeing my belly so I had to gather it in the back so you could see my belly a little better.

Wow! That was quick, wasn't it? I am not too sure how I will be able to make it another 16wks at this rate. Just kidding.... but here is a preview of what I will be looking like shortly!

Sorry about the immodesty of the images above, I just wanted you to get the full effect of how I have been growing month by month. We somehow forgot February, so you can see a big increase just from January to March. Hopefully, we will be better at getting a picture in every month. The last picture is the same time I took all of the others above. I can't believe I was complaining of how fat I felt in December... boy, do I need get a better perspective?

RODEO!!

Last night, Wade and I celebrated the weekend by attending the Spirit Week Rodeo! We had a blast as we watched everyone fall off within a matter of milisecond. We especially enjoyed watching the little kids, ages 3-8yrs, ride sheep in the Mutton Bustin'. Some of them did really good! However, I had the most fun watching Wade get bucked off a steer! Sorry that the video is a little shakey, I had a hard time finding where he was. I am even more sorry about how short it is... but that's not my fault... I hope you enjoy!

Finally... What You've Been Waiting For!!!

We finally got to see our little "Bundle of Joy" in the form of a little person! We spent every day of the last month marking off the calendar in anticipation. We debated back and forth whether it would be a boy or a girl... Just as I thought it was a girl, Wade would insist that it was a boy then visa-versa. We were tired of referring to our child as "it." Now we can finally say SHE! That's right that beautiful baby is a GIRL!!! Yay... for bows, ribbons, pinks, and flowers! Even though Wade was a little disappointed that we couldn't buy that cute boy outfit with CARS and WRENCHES... he was thrilled when he saw the DRESSES and RUFFLE BUTTS. We are now looking forward to meeting this little princess in person and hold her in our arms.

This first one may appear a little scary but, that is our angel with the confidence and personality of her mommy and daddy saying, "I'm number one!" I'm not sure if she's referring to numerical order or her status and superiority... (We think it's the latter one.)

Proof that there is going to be extra "Girl Power" in the Christensen home! That little arrow pointing to the hamburger is in fact her girly parts! She's beating Miley Sirus with scandalous photos posted online already! Daddy's going to have a serious talk with her when she gets here.

This photo displays her beautiful and healthy spine.... proof that mommy's already taking wonderful care of her! Props to Me ;)

We would have to say that this is one of our all time favorites! In this photo she is sucking her thumb and crossing her legs... how could not just love this?!?! She is certainly making it difficult to wait for her, being all cute like that... little tease!

This is a picture of the tiny toes that Daddy will be counting carefully in a few months and Mommy will be tickling!

This is one of the most beautiful profile shots of (name is TBA)! We are so excited, especially for her to play with all her little cousins that are going to be just her age! She may have to be a bit of a tomboy to keep up with all the little rascals. GOOD LUCK to everyone else who is patiently waiting too!

Disclaimer: (I hope you enjoy this post because the next one may not come for a while... sorry school is very consuming... lol.. we have no excuses!)