My Grandma - summed up in words

I love wordle.net
It is such a fun - FREE website.
I thought it would be neat to copy all the comments from people that posted on my grandmas legacy.com page and create a wordle for her. Here is what it came up with:



I think that the words that were most commonly used are key words that describe my grandma perfectly. Especially FAMILY. She did care about her family more than anything.

Looking at this wordle makes me happy.

Good Times

This weekend was a lot of fun. Justin and Amanda were in town and we were able to spend some time with them. Amanda is a dealer for Miche (the coolest purse EVER) and the conferences are held in Salt Lake City. So, this is the second year that they were able to come visit. Of course this year was far better than last year when we spent the night in the ER because Shane decided to get Kidney Stones!!

Shane and Justin met when they were in the marines together. They are two peas in a pod.

We had lots of fun with them this weekend. We went to this cool restaurant called the Mayan in Sandy, Utah. While you eat they put on this show with cliff divers and indians. It was really neat to watch. The guys do back flips in the pool. It was really cool.

We stayed downtown at the Marriott. We were on the 12th floor and the view wouldve been great if the smog wasnt so bad. Brody slept in his own bed and looked so peaceful when we woke up in the morning...

Our view from the 12th floor

Grandma Christensen

On December 27, 2009 Grandma Christensen passed away. Its been so sad and so hard! Christmas day Kayla and I went to visit her and she was awake and really talkative. It was the best Christmas gift ever to be able to finally talk to Grandma. She has been so sick and wasnt really together since she has been in the hospital. Things were looking so good so when we heard she had passed, it was a shock.

Her service was so nice. I think she wouldve been happy with it.

But, I miss her so much and its just not the same going to Grandpas without her there. I keep thinking shell walk down the hall or come in the house but she doesnt.

We love her and will miss her a lot!!

Christmas Day

Brody had so much fun this year and was spoiled!! His favorite gift was his GI JOE Headquarters that he has been wanting ever since he saw it. He also got a Wii and weve had lots of fun playing that. This year we had a really small tree. My big tree wouldnt fit, but it was cute.

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve this year really didnt feel like Christmas Eve. Grandma Christensen was in the hospital and we didnt have the Christensens Christmas Party. Brody, Shane and I went to Grandpas before he went to the hospital to give him some pie and chocolate cake. Then we drove around looking at Christmas lights. When we came home, Santa had brought Brody a gift! His Christmas Eve PJ's. He was so excited and couldnt figure out how Santa got in the house when we were gone.

Then, we sprinkled Reindeer Food on the lawn. This year we made a bunch of Reindeer Food and put them in cute bags. Brody gave them to his class at their Christmas party. They all liked it.

12/22/09 Brodys Daycare Christmas Program

Brody had a Christmas Program at school. We found a rudolph nose that he wanted to wear and it was SOOOO cute. He did so good singing.

12/19/09 Santa Clause

When we were up at Codys house helping him move, Santa came through town in a fire truck. We werent sure where he was going so we loaded the kids up in the car and chased him. Brody thought it was neat chasing Santa!! Emma, Brea and Brody were all excited to finally sit on his lap! Brody said he wanted GI Joe Headquarters, Brea wanted a Baby Cub and Emma wanted a Butterfly.

Hickman Ranch

On 12/19/09 we went up to Grandma and Grandpa Hickman's. Cody moved down to Grantsville that day and we were helping him load his Uhaul so when we were done we went to say hi.

Brody helped feed the baby cows and sheep and had lots of fun. All the great-grandkids were there so we got pictures. It was a lot of fun.

Backyard Leaves

We have no trees in our backyard which is so funny because we have more leaves than our neighbors do. Their trees hang into our backyard and its cool in the summer because they make a lot of shade but in the fall... well, they FALL EVERY WHERE!! So, we made the most of it and Shane blew all the leaves into a huge mountain in the middle of the yard and we had a leaf fight. Brody and Shane had lots of fun.

Fun Jeep Ride

On 11/1/09 we went for a ride in the jeep. Brody loves going for rides in the jeep. Uncle Cody gave him a new Snack Eyes guy and he wouldnt put it down!! We had a fun day!

Bubble Mustache

Brody was taking a bath the other day and told us to come see his mustache. He said he was acting like Grandpa Ware.

Brodys School Halloween Party

On 10/30/09 Brody had a really fun Halloween Party at his school. I was lucky enough to have the day off. I dressed at Spider girl and Brody went as Snack Eyes (I did not get a picture of the two of us together and I was pretty bummed about it). We had so much fun!! I was able to stay with him during the parade and all the activities he was able to do that day. He thought it was cool to have me there. The best part of the whole day was going to the retirement home and singing to all the grandma and grandpas that were there. They really enjoyed it and the kids sang so loud and made everyone so happy. Its a day Ill never forget and Im so happy to have been a part of it.

Mrs. Angelle started the day by reading them a book about a giant pumpkin.

When we walked into the retirement home, the kids werent sure what to expect. Most of the people were in wheel chairs and some had major disabilities. But they were so excited to see the kids!!

Brody and Joey sang so good!!

When they were done singing, they were able to trick or treat!
Back at school we had a parade around the playground. Here are some pics of Brodys friends at school.
Brody won musical chairs!! He started watching me turn the music on/off and realized when I was going to and made sure he had a chair to grab.
Brody had fun decorating his pumpkin cookie.
Here all the kids are signing to the parents during the parade.
Brodys teacher dressed like a clown and was so cute!
Here is my little snack eyes

Thorntons Annual Halloween Party

On 10/25/09 we went to the Thorntons Annual Halloween Party. Brody had SO Much Fun!! He loved hanging out with the kids and he liked wearing his costume.
Brittany had a lot of things for the kids to do. Brody was so exhausted by the time we left.
Here are a few pictures from the party...

Brody (Snack Eyes) and Jacob (The Grim Reaper)

Fall Leaves at Grandma and Papas house

On 10/18/09 we went to my mom and dads. They had Brody help them rake up the leaves in the backyard and he had so much fun.

Pumpkin Patch

On 10/17/09 we went out to Santaquin and met Britt and her family at the pumpkin patch. Brody had so much fun picking a pumpkin and we all thought little Ryann was so funny trying to find the perfect "nuckle head" pumpkin. Where she came up with that we have no idea. Brody wanted a small green pumpkin and after looking through the whole pumpkin patch, he finally found it.

Little Sahara Sand Dunes

On 10/9/09 we went camping to the Little Sahara Sand Dunes. We had so much fun. I sat back at camp with Brody the whole time and had a blast just relaxing, coloring and listening to the birds. Shane had fun riding the dunes...

Bowling

In October we took Brody bowling because he really has improved at school and he has had a great attitude lately. He had more fun playing in the arcade than he did bowling. But we still had a lot of fun.

Theres something I want

So Bad - and in order to enter into the contest I have to spread the word about this awesome photographer.

She is giving away one of her workshop workbooks!! Ive wanted one for so long but just dont have the extra cash to spend to buy one. So, keep your fingers crossed for me!! Im doing everything I can to have more chances of winning!!!

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Gardner Village

My new favorite place to take pictures!! This place is so pretty. I took Cheyann and Brody there this past weekend to walk around and we got a couple snap shots...

Dew Tour 2009

Shane took us to the Dew Tour and we had lots of fun. Brody really enjoyed seeing the BMX riders. They did cool tricks on the bikes like this...












Shane was really excited... He was able to meet Dave Mirra and get his autograph. Brody gave him knuckles but my pics were a little blurry.