Seaside, OR

We took off the day after Christmas for our 2nd annual mini vacation with Uncle Drew. Instead of exchanging presents at Christmas last year we decided to stay at one of our timeshares. We didn't drive each other too crazy last year so we decided to do it again even with a baby :) While I was pregnant Andrew did ask me if we were going to be bring the baby along or leave her with my parents :) We spent 4 days at Seaside and loved it! We had weather in the 60's, beautiful sunsets and good company. I can't wait until next year!

7 weeks old - First time laying in the sand :)

Ecola State Park

Christmas Adventures!

Graciana's 1st Christmas was a wild and crazy 2 days! A lot of family, presents and love :) Christmas Eve was spent at Malinda's parents house where we celebrated in traditional fashion with Santa coming to visit! Christmas morning we spent a few hours with Malinda's parents and brother and then made our way down to Cam's parents house where family from Minnesota and Seward were visiting. Now we are off to the beach for a few days...

Christmas morning with Uncle Drew, G-Pa and Lola

Some of Graciana's crazy cousins!

4 generations: Grandpa Ken, Great Grandma Verva and Dad

Some of the Kristenson Clan: Konnor, Ken, Ellen, Jan, Kevin, Jodi, Kole and Grandma K

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from our house to yours! We had a little fun with Graciana this morning. It was going to just be her under the tree but she was being SO good for the camera that we all decided to join in.
She is definitely the best present we have gotten in a long time :)

Uncle Drew joining in!

With G-Pa and Lola

1 Month Old

One month has flown in our household. For those that don't know we have been staying at Malinda's parent's house. We are VERY thankful for all the extra hands and help. Uncle Drew said that it's felt like it has been at least 6 months (as we all laughed). We can't imagine our life without her (except for when we think about the sleep we use to get at night).

With her Uncle Drew

With G-Pa and Lola

Taking a much needed nap.