Asher conversations...

Me: Asher, get your fingers out of your nose.
Ash: (smiles)
Me: What do you do with the boogers when you get them out?
Ash: (smiles some more) Throw them on the ground.

Oh. So. Gross.

family photos...

this poor little blog. so neglected. not even one post in December. yikes!

We were headed to Little America for breakfast a few weeks before Christmas, and I thought since we were all dressed up I'd try to get a family picture of us. I had to wake poor Emers up, and we all sat on the porch for about three minutes because that's all we could take of the cold. I at least got one or two good shots (as long as you ignore the remote in my hand which I totally forgot to hide...)



And then after breakfast I found these two cute boys lounging around:



Honestly, could they be any cuter?

So sleepy...

This is how I know my little man is ready for bed.




The little head turns to the side and tucks into my neck and chin.

I'm really trying to let him lay in bed and fall asleep so we don't end up putting him to sleep every night, but...

I can't lie. I love it. He's my little snuggler. It's the freaking best.

Asher conversations...

Ash: Is captain America scary?
Tom: I don't know but we'll turn it off if it is.
Ash: or if it has boobs and bums.

Mostly funny cause I have no idea where he heard that. We've never said it.

Another completely random convo that I have no idea what prompted it:

Ash: if two boys get married is that weird?
Me: well most boys marry girls so it is a little weird for boys to marry other boys.
Ash: should I marry a boy or a girl do you think?
Me: whatever makes you most happy.
Ash: I think I want to marry a girl.

Just funny because it was so random. I've always known I would love my boys no matter what they choose, but I didn't think we'd talk about it at age four!

Growing up...

Ash started preschool today! He wasn't so sure he wanted to go at first. He kept saying he'd just go another day... not today, but as usual he was fine as soon as he saw all the fun stuff. I think he's going to love it!










His daddy works the late shift today so we both got to take him this morning!

Favorite dad pics...

Here are some of my favorite pictures of my dad and Asher. They were so cute together. You can see why Asher loved him so much.







And the one his obituary picture came from:

The obit...

Rick A Christensen

Rick A Christensen passed away peacefully Monday, August 22, 2011, surrounded by his family after a courageous fight with cancer.

Rick was born to Shirl and Wanda Christensen on September 30, 1953, in Payson, Utah. He was raised in Layton, later moving to Syracuse. He married the love of his life, Mary Thurgood on April 18, 1975.

Rick worked at Lagoon for 40 years, starting as a sweeper at 18, and eventually becoming the Construction Manager. He was a skilled craftsman and could figure out any job. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed both hunting and fishing. His favorite times were his weekends spent in Idaho, down at the fishing ponds, surrounded by his family, friends, and best friend Dennis Parsell.

Rick had a special bond with all of his grandchildren. A strong and tough man, he turned into a complete teddy bear at the sight of his grandkids. He is adored by all of them.

Rick was preceded in death by his father, Shirl Christensen. He will be thoroughly missed by his mother, Wanda Christensen, his wife, Mary, and his children, Stacy (Thomas) Davies, Tyson (Crystal) Christensen, Brandon (Elissa) Christensen, and Christa (Sergio) Garcia, and eight grandchildren.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Syracuse City Cemetery. Friends may visit family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.