Our New Family Blog

We have finally set up our new blog for Christiansen's Hog Heaven. I have a link to it at the top right of the page. Check it out and let me know what you think!

I've been tagged....

Stephanie tagged me a while ago and I am finally getting around to it. This picture is of Hans and I picking apples in my parents orchard. We had so much fun. Hans kept saying, "I love this Mom! This is so fun!" Even Christian wanted to start his own orchard. Hans looks so handsome in this picture (so much like Christian).

This is what you do:
Go to your pictures in the 4th folder Select the 4th picture and write about it.
I tag... Heidi, Sheryl, Misty, & Amee

Happy Birthday Hans!

I can't believe that Hans is already 5. This day seemed so far off 5 years ago when we started our little family. For his birthday, Hans wanted to help me make Spiderman Cupcakes. The only other request that he had was going to Kangaroo Zoo with his cousins Callin , Trey, Else, and Eliza. We decorated the house with Orange and Black Crepe Paper that Hans picked out and we made a big sign for him. Later that night we had Cupcakes and at Grandma and Grandpa Bronson's house with all the cousins. It was so fun being able to really spoil him for the day! We love you Hans!

Our house Before we fixed it up!

When we first found our house it hadn't been lived in for over a year and looked like a squatters paradise. After a lot of hard work and money we finally have it fixed up. The bathroom had mold and was completely gutted. The washer and dryer hookups were in the kitchen and are now downstairs. We have had this done for a while, but I thought it would be fun to post the pictures.

After the Remodel....

Here is our little country house. There are still a couple unfinished places (like my Pot rack to hang above the kitchen sink). But for the most part it is done!!

This Little Piggy....

Our Little Piglets were born on Feb. 13th. There are 10 of them. I never knew pigs could be so adorable. They are growing so fast. Whenever I go out to their pen they are all snuggled up together and look like the laziest happiest pigs!

My New Hair!

Fun Winter Days with Family!

It has been so fun having Stan and Amee living out here in Vernon with us and of course the boys love having their cousins close by too. The boys kept jumping on each others backs when they were going down the hill. It was so funny to watch.

Christiansen's Hog Heaven

We are full fledged Pig Farmers. We started out right before Christmas with the idea of just getting two pigs. Now here we are a little over a month later and we are up to 19! Yes, you heard me right. Somehow this pig business has fallen into our laps and expanded before our eyes. We specialize in Registered Purebread Berkshire pigs. Berkshire is the elite quality pork, usually you can only find it in resturants. So I will be putting together a special blog for our new family business. I will post a link when it is ready.

That Dreaded Manilla Envelope

I recieved that dreaded manilla envelope. Hans' Kindergarten registration papers came and I didn't know whether to cry or to cheer. He is so excited to go to kindergarten. He is already telling me that he can walk all by himself and that I don't have to pick him up from school either. . Hans has grown up so fast... So I will cherish the time that I get to have him home with me all day long. I love you Hans!

Our Baby is a....

It's a Girl! We are so excited. She is doing really good and is growing right on track. Now I can buy those cute little foofy dresses!

The Way My Hubby Does Fencing

A Country Wifes Way of Fencing

Yesterday I went to feed the pigs and saw that our Boar knocked down the fence in between the two pens. I didn't want Christian to have to worry about it when he got home, So I poured them some grain to keep them busy and nailed away at the fence. I know this is a bit overboard...but I had some motivation.

My Motivation....

This is Dozer he is our 750 lb. Boar. I am scared to death of him. This is the reason I fixed the fence the way I did.

My Little Pig Farmers

I had Hans and Dane help me feed the pigs this morning and I let them get in with the little ones. They loved it. Hans asked me if being a pig farmer meant that you fed them and petted them. I said yes. After that he kept saying that he loves being a pig farmer.

Our Afternoons

Yeah! The snow is back. My kids love to go to the park and tube down the hill. This kept us very busy last year.

Our New Pet... Ok not really

This Praying Mantis was out to get us one day. I was watering the horses when Hans yelled Mom there is a huge bug on Dane. I looked and sure enough there was this Praying Mantis on Dane's Back. Of course Dane started screaming, crying, and running around in circles, but I was on the other side of the fence and couldn't help him. Finally he got it off. Dane was hysterical. I had to run around the fence and calm him down. I explained to Hans and Dane that it was just a bug and that they didn't have to be scared of him. Then we went back into the house. About 10 min. later I was making lunch and had my back turned to Hans. Hans yelled, "Mom the Praying Mantis is on your back." Of course I started yelling and jumping around trying to get him off. After a long battle he fell to the ground and I was victorious. Then Hans reminded me that he was just a bug and that I shouldn't be so scared. It seems like I have to eat my own words alot with a 4 year old.

My Photographers

One day I was out moving pipe for a neighbor and I left my boys in the car. They got my camera out of my purse and took about 30 pictures of each other. Here are a few.

Runaway Kitten

I just can't figure out why our kitten ran away? (Are you feeling my sarcasm). We did find him a few days ago and he has adopted a new family. We miss you Oreo.

A Child's Prayer

I asked Dane to say the blessing on the food for lunch today and he prayed that our baby could come out. Hans and him are both so excited for our new baby.

A Nutty Morning!

I woke up this morning to the sound of a crack followed by a chomping and then Hans saying mmmmm! This continued to go on for a few minutes then Hans ran into my room and said, "look Mom, I found a puzzle nut." I asked him what he was up to and he told me he was cracking nuts for breakfast.

Best Buddies

My Apple Pickers!

We went to my parents house a few times to help them pick apples. We really did have a fun time. Hans and Dane loved being up on the ladders and knowing that they were really helping. Hans kept saying, "This is the funnest thing I've ever done. I love picking apples." Even Christian was talking about putting in our own orchard. (My dad was pretty proud)

First Showing of Twilight

I don't know how this happened to work out so well, but Christian's sisters got tickets to the first showing of Twilight and of course they got me a ticket too! I am so excited. Edward...Here I come!

Happy Birthday Dane!

Dane Turned 3 on Halloween! He is getting so big. He got this little bike for his birthday. He was so excited for it.
When he was born we called him our little goblin.

Dane loves to play outside and follows Hans wherever he goes.
He also loves: anything spiderman, helping me in the kitchen, trains, all animals especially cats and dogs, Riding our pony, playing legos, and fixing things.
When Christian is home Dane will not leave his side, even if he is working outside in the cold.

Dane you are the sweetest little boy.

We love you! Happy Birthday!

And Baby Makes 5...

We have been really excited for a new baby at our house. I am only 8 weeks along, but I can never wait to tell people. I figured if both our families know then we might as well post it on our blog. So it is official I am due in June.

Here is a look at what we have been up to!

I have been a slacker... My sisters keep telling me to get with it and update my blog, so here you go.

For most the month of October we have been hunting. Christian drew out for the mozzaloader hunt, but we couldn't find anything. Hans and Dane loved every second of it and hiked all over the place with us.

Christian's family came out to our house for the week of the Rifle hunt. Stan and Niels each got a deer! Yeah!

My deer!

I did not draw out this year, but our neighbor gave me one of his permits to shoot a doe on his land. So we walked across the street and waited in the alfalfa fields until a deer popped up on top of a hill and I shot it at about 160 yards. It was the coolest thing ever. I was kind of nervous about shooting bambi, but I was able to do it.
Christian was pretty proud that his wife could get a deer and he was nice enough to gut it for me. What a guy!

Butterfly Kisses.....

These boys are always catching bugs. Hans spends hours a day catching grasshoppers, butterflies, flys, moths, and anything else that he can find. We constantly have a mason jar on the counter top with some kind of new discovery in it. Oh the joy of having little boys!