Monday, June 22, 2009

Legally Blonde the musical





















We enjoyed a delightful mother-daughter day at the Benedum; Legally Blond the musical was in town! Jon surprised me with tickets and we ended up seeing two performances! Can't get enough 'pink' in our lives! Ash and I spent the day chit-chatting, lunch and then meeting up with friends for the evening performance. The UPS guy on stage stole the show! Or perhaps the two gay guys and the dogs!!

Celebrating 34 years of xoxo!


Celebrating 34 fantabulous years of marriage! Exciting, challenging, enriching, insightful, crazy and still in love with that bronzed lifeguard who used to flirt with me at the pool when we were teens! We feel very blessed to have shared this incredible journey together … hopefully many blessed years still ahead!

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Daddy's Rock!


Happy Father's Day daddy! Love, your baby girl

Thursday, June 18, 2009

We're celebrating! Jon's birthday, Father's Day & our wedding anniversary!!







Ten cheers for all of the incredible father's out there! Jon & I are speaking Sunday, food for thought; a righteous father acts in accord with divine or moral law. I am very blessed to be married to a man who strives to preside over our home and family in righteousness :) Keep in mind that there are many valiant men on this earth, no matter what their religious beliefs, cultural or ethnic backgrounds. Seeking to be righteous does not infer perfection but rather striving to do God's will in an attempt to make an impact for good within ones home, work, community, church, etc


Jon Alan Christeson I LOVE you!! You are such an incredible man. You have blessed my life, our family’s life and even our ward’s life when serving as bishop / father of the ward (and since) as a result of your testimony and dedication in striving to live righteously. I adore your sense of humor, cheerful spirit, loving heart and personal code of ethics and level of integrity. You are so generous with your time and so kind and respectful toward me. Celebrating 34 years of marriage with you is such an honor!


Reflecting on our life filled with memories; people we love, places we have been, experiences we have shared which have enriched and blessed our lives has been remarkable … our children being the greatest blessing of all. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this extraordinary journey with you. We started out with a college degree, an old sofa and a car that ran on a wing and a prayer, haha, albeit high hopes and dreams of endless possibilities and wow, what an adventure we have enjoyed! Every mortal challenge or trial combined with each success and abundant amounts of love and joy have made for a life, thus far, filled to the brim with depth, texture, meaning and purpose. So babe, this over the hill Barbie will see you, my mid-life crisis Ken, in Orlando to CELEBRATE BIG TIME! Race you to our romantic ice cream spot at Disneyworld; but not before first hitting Space Mountain!! Wahahahahaha xoxo

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Pittsburgh Entrepreneur's Growth Conference



Entrepreneur's Growth Conference held at Duquesne (Do-cane) University (Jon did his graduate work here) was exceedingly helpful! I came away with many fresh ideas, business contacts and enjoyed insightful presentations and break out sessions. My 30 second elevator intro (pitch) is ... "Hi I'm Rebecca Christeson owner of Christeson & Associates a personal and professional development training organization with a twist! We provide training for diverse businesses and industries for people from all work levels; through innovative, interactive workshops, keynotes and seminars on a myriad of topics. I enjoy attempting to set people on FIRE with such PASSION that others will want to come and watch them burn! My personal motto is: Passionately inhale life and exhale gratefulness!" What a hoot, huh?! Now if I can just convince a day spa owner I met to trade a deep muscle massage for one of my two hour workshops for his employees (a method to my madness) then I will be rockin'!