Fun reminders of yester years

Your dad and I spent an evening in the den going through "stuff". This is a picture of a card that he gave me when we were dating and I was sick. It is a "get well car-d". I found these famous Christensen quotes and experiences and thought you might enjoy a walk through old times.
A couple of weeks before Father's Day, my children and I helped repaint Mother and Dad's house. Our intent was to donate our labor in some useful service rather than spend a few dollars for a Father's Day gift. We invited Mom and Dad over for dinner on Father's Day. Just as we were finishing the meal Dad pulled out a sock containing rolls of coins. He counted out several rolls and placed them in front of each that had helped paint expressing his appreciation for a job well done. We explained that our service was intended as a Father's Day gift to him and we expected no payment. I slid my stack of rolled coins back to Dad. Five of our six children echoed the same sentiments and slid their stack of coins back as well. as we focused on our seven-year old son we saw some hesitation. He clutched his roll of nickels and exclaimed," I'll give Grandpa something else for Father's Day!". He ran from the room with his money and returned a few minutes later with a hastily drawn picture for his Father's Day gift. ( That would be Bryce).
I took Brooke to see Alice in Wonderland. Brooke got jaw breakers and said, "They're as hard as a swing set."
Dallin told all his friends they could give himn a birthday present even though he wasn't having a party. Two came through for him.
McKay said --I don't like my English teacher. Mom said--Give her more time, this is only the 1st day. McKay replied--I don't like her on the 1st day and I at least liked Mrs. Bertelson for the first 3 weeks.
Bryce raised his hand at the end of the Baptism Fireside and informed everyone that he didn't want a root beer float.
Bryce had reindeer food to put out on Christmas Eve. He threw it up on the roof so they wouldn't have to come down to eat it. B
Bryce and McKay practicing in FHE to teach a lesson as missionaries: Hi, I'm Elder Christensen and this is Elder Christensen. I'm going to look- up a scripture in Guinness while my companion talks. Could we come back and teach you more? I'll leave my scriptures with you. Oops. I need them to teach at the next house.
Have you ever noticed how a bad mood is like a bomb and just explodes everywhere? that would be McKay talking about Mom