Dillon and Christie

Our sweet family and life adventures.

Draper Temple Open House

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We were lucky enough to go twice to the Draper Temple Open House. The first time, Dillon and I dropped our kids off at my sisters’ houses, and went with Dillon’s family for Jerry’s birthday. It was a great time all together, and kind of nice to be able to see it all without worrying…

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Once a Week

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I know I’ve mentioned this before, but really, I can’t get enough of date night. Since a couple weeks before Christmas, Dillon and I have gone on a date once a week. I seriously do not know why we were not doing this all along. Each week when it gets towards the weekend, I cannot…

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I Love Dillon Because…

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The picture pretty much explains it all. Even the rolos were gone by the time I took the picture–that’s how bad I needed chocolate:). I called him complaining of the hard day it was. Bailey was cranky all day, wouldn’t sleep. Devon had gotten shots and so he was laying around all day whining that…

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Thank you cards from my boys.

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In primary today, the kids’ teachers helped them fill in the blanks of these cute little thank you cards. I loved them! Carson’s: I especially appreciate the way you…treat me right.I love it when you cook…it makes me happy.Thanks for teaching me…to obey the commandments.You’re the best because…you are special. Devon’s: I especially appreciate the…

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Let’s Go Fly a Kite

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Not the best picture of us, but it was a special time with Carson just having fun in the wind running around, and I wanted to remember it. We don’t get much time just us two these days. Well, I suppose that’s very true for all of my kids though. This picture was supposed to…

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I Love Dillon Because…

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He shows the kids that he loves them by what he does. Carson and Devon went upstairs to play. Dillon had already said goodbye to them. Carson came down, looked around, and said, “Dad? Where are you?” I said, “He’s outside getting in his truck.” Carson said, “Ohhhh, I wanted to give him a hug…

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Happy Birthday Devon!!!

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Devon turned 4 today! I can’t believe it, really, he doesn’t seem that old to me. But 4 he is! He woke up to see his door decorated, ran into my room, and said, “It’s my birthday mom! I’m so glad I made it!” Me too Dev! When Dillon called him on the phone to…

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Peas versus Carrots

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We’ve actually been successful with rice cereal finally, so we’ll stick with that until she is 6 months old probably (cheaper, easier, stain-free). But before she’d do rice, we tried a couple others. PEAS CARROTS

Fashion Show #5

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Carson wanted to play outside so I asked him to get dressed and get some shoes on. Here’s what he came down in. Dev’s pants and church shoes, with Christmas socks.