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So I see October 1st is looming.

The is a sprinkling of red leaves on the trees.

With more to follow.

General Conference is pending.

And life goes on in the Christiansen home.

We've been busy and snail paced all at once, if you know what I mean. I finished reading Daughters in My Kingdom a few nights ago and I feel satisfied with my life. And anxious (as always) to do better. But not stressed about it. Just eager. If you  know what I mean.

I've been soaking up the days with these little ones I have. They bring magic to life. Something about their simplicity, their purity, their energy. Oh how I love motherhood.

Raymond is as energetic as ever. He amazes me with his ability to learn and do new things every single day. He is also ridiculously cute. His little smile melts my heart every time.

Ginny is a ball of excitement for life. She cannot be contained. (Literally). And somehow she is turning (already!) from a baby to a toddler. I see it coming.

Well, Mike Mulligan calls.

If you've been wondering where we've been... that would sum it up!

Family Photo Shoot

So back over the 4th of July my oh so talented sister-in-law, Lindsey, did a little photo shoot of our family. Honestly this is the first time we've ever done (a real) one (since, well, our wedding day).

It was actually Jeremy's idea (yep, the fellow who HATES taking pictures). But he was a Trooper (with a capital T) throughout the whole thing. Alas it was Raymond's nap time, so he was a little squirrely  during most of it, especially since we were near water, and all he wanted to do was throw rocks.

But by and large, it was a success!! Here are some of my favorites...

Um, so I liked SO MANY. Wow. That little series of Ginny made the whole thing oh so worth it. Wow. They captured her little go-getter personality perfectly. Gosh she's adorable. (And I didn't even put up half of them!)

A great big THANK YOU to Lindsey for being such a talented, willing, and fun photographer. I love them all.

Pictures taken at Dry Wash and Johnson's Creek, Blanding, Utah, July 2nd 2011. Raymond is 2 years, 1 month; Ginny is 7.5 months, we've been married just under three years!