Josh Lost His First Tooth!!

It was driving him crazy and he had his dad pull it out.  It was ready to go and popped right out!  Josh was very brave -- and SO excited to get his money from the tooth fairy!

Happy Birthday Janelle!!

Janelle is ten years old!  To celebrate I brought her and Jaiden to the spinny park Friday night with Janelle's  best friend, Layla Purdy.  We picked up a pizza on the way and then the girls played for about three hours -- until well after dark.  They had a ball.  Then we came back to the house and watched a movie.

Saturday the carolers had and all day practice and Sunday we had a little family party for Janelle with a nice dinner, presents, cake and ice-cream!

 

General Conference and Spinny Park

General Conference is always one of my favorite weekends of the entire year.  I was really looking forward to it this year and took notes on every single talk (except when my hubbie and daughter kept me occupied tickling their backs.)  I was so excited to hear President Monson's announcement about the change in the missionary age!  Janika and Jase were excited about it too.  This means Janika could be serving a mission in just over two years and Jase in 2 1/2 years!  Their missions seemed far away before but now they seem so close!  Time to step it up with preparation both spiritually and financially!

I loved the messages both at the Relief Society General Meeting and also this weekend.  There were so many messages that I felt were meant just for me.  Rick made his traditional "Conference Crepes" and they were a big hit.  Rick makes breakfast most weekday mornings for the family to eat during morning scripture study.  I really appreciate it because it helps me out and also allows me to get an extra half hour of sleep!  I really like that morning connection we have with the kids before they leave for school.  The kids want him to put these crepes on the menu for his regular morning breakfasts but he said that he was saving them for "conference only!"

Grandma Jensen was in town for the weekend on a "Girls' Weekend" with Julie and her daughters so we got to visit with them for a bit.  Grandma Jensen stayed at our house for a few hours while Rick and Jase and Jared went to the Priesthood Session.  We went for a walk so that I could show her all of the damage from the recent flood and then then helped me get the kids bathed and ready for bed.  I wish she could have stayed longer but I am glad that we got a little visit in at least! 

Sunday we watched the morning session of conference and then had a yummy lunch comprising of turkey breast, potatoes and gravy, and veggies.  We took naps and then watched the second session.  Then I took all of the kids to the spinny park for a little fresh air and exercise.  It was Jenna's first time there and she loved it.  She has no fear!  Jase put her on on the other end of his "swing" and kept shooting her high up in the air.  I kept freaking out over it... "Be careful!"  "Not so high!"  "Hang on tight!"  Jenna, on the other hand, wasn't scared at all.  She loved it and kept asking to go higher.  She was able to get herself on and off most of the equipment and get herself spinning.  It didn't seem to make her sick or dizzy either. 

Josh was a lot more cautious and nervous.  He climbed into the "tea-cup" and it started spinning round and round on its own.  He was freaking out because he didn't know how to stop it and I had to come save him.  But Jenna kept asking me to spin her faster and faster.  Thank goodness she doesn't have a weak stomach like her mommy!

Hands in Harmony Caroler Retreat

We had a difficult time coming up with a place and date for the caroler retreat this year.  Every time we had a date set there seemed to be a conflict.  Finally Rick just decided to have it on a Thursday night at the spinny park.  Brodie Perry was the presenter and offered a lot of great vocal tips.  The retreat was pretty simple this year but I think everyone had a good time and learned something new. 

Happy Birthday Jenna!!

My baby girl is FOUR years old today! 

Janika's Renaissance Faire

This was my first time attending the Renaissance Faire at Tuacahn.  It was fun!  We were served a full course meal and were not allowed to use any utensils.  We were graced with performances from the Shakespeare company as we ate.  If we wanted salt or pepper then we had to call over the Mistress of the salt (Kiara) and Master of the Pepper (Jake) and give them a kiss on the cheek for each pinch of salt.  Our fingers were messy but the meal was very good and I was so impressed by the amazing talent of the performers! 

Jenna's Spotlight

Jenna's birthday is this week and so it was her turn to do the spotlight for Pre-School!