My baby is 10 months today!

Cousin Meb caught one of our chickens and let Tag pet it.

I love those big blue eyes!

Our happy little boy!

Aunt Janarah and her family came over today and we had a great time playing in the back yard! Tag and Ty had so much fun with their cousins!

I just love this picture of him! I think it's because of his cute little body!

I cannot believe that Tag is already 10 months old! Time has flown by and I feel like my baby is not my little baby anymore! Tag is such a funny little boy! Some of the things that make Tag who is are as follows:
1. he hates wearing a bib and will pull so hard that his face turns bright red, usually he gets the bib off (he clenches his teeth together while doing this and makes a mmmmm sound)

2. whenever he wants more he screams really loud...we are working on sign language, but I think he knows he gets moms' attention a lot faster when he screams

3. he will not sit still when I change his diaper, so I have to restrain him with my leg and he absolutely hates it.

4. he makes a funny face when he "fake" cries...he closes his eyes really tight, scrunches his nose, and grits his teeth/gums! It is the funniest thing and I hope to catch it on film one day.

5. he LOVES to eat!

6. he LOVES bathtime

7. he goes CRAZY when the front door opens and he can't go outside!

8. he can't stay away from the swinging doors in the laundry room, but is always getting blasted when the door shuts...you think he would learn!

9. he is the messiest eater...why do I even bother to clean the floor!!!

10. He is the SWEETEST, CUTEST, and MOST LOVABLE little boy that has the biggest, vibrant, blue eyes that melt his mom and dad's heart!

11. Daddy's nickname for you is "Lucifer" because sometimes you like to wake up in the middle of the night to eat or you get really unhappy when you are tired! When mommy was on her girls trip, you stayed up most of the night and daddy was not happy with you. Good thing your Grandma Jensen was there to save the day or should we say night!!!

We really are lucky to have Tag in our home! It AMAZES me just how much joy a child brings into a home! We love Tag and couldn't imagine our lives without him! I know his big brother, Ty, loves his little brother and always lets mom know when he wakes up from naps! He loves to play with Tag and I think he gets a little lonely when Tag is sleeping! WE LOVE YOU TAG!!!!

2008 Annual Girls Trip!!!

Applebee's...this was the night my allergies decided to kick in!

Carson decided to start making this funny face while we were there!

This was Carries tradition each day while we were there! That poor bunny!

Chocolate marshmallow bunnies for breakfast!

Mom and Lauri on a team!

Can you believe she gets the senior discount!

Go Brita!

I love this picture of Carrie!

This was outside of Aunt Chilada's...authentic Mexican...yummy!

Aunt Lauri and little Carson!

This was the REALLY long walk we went on Sunday! Lauri and her poses!

We have talked about having this trip every year, but we finally did it!!! My sisters (minus Rikki...so sad she couldn't be there), mom, and sister-in-law, Brita all went to Phoenix for a week with no children and pure FREEDOM! My other sister-in-law, Kristen wasn't able to make because she had a 1 month old. Brita brought Carson, who is 5 months old, and he was a little doll! He did such a good job and we all loved spending time with our little nephew! We all flew into Phoenix on Saturday February 21, 2009! Mom and Carrie drove, so we didn't have to rent a car and that was nice. They were at the airport to pick up me, Lauri, and Brita! I don't have all of the pictures yet, so I will be posting more when I get them from Carrie! Lets just say we had a BLAST!!! We talked, laughed, stayed up late, slept in, relaxed at the pool and hot tub, played tennis, shopped till we literally dropped, ate out every night for dinner, saw a movie, and just had FUN!!! Funny story: On Sunday, we got up and went on a really long walk! We had decided that we wanted to go to church and there were 3 different times we could go. We missed the 9:00, 11:00, so the 1:00 was our last option. We all wanted to go to church because we had no kids and could just enjoy the meeting. We get all dressed up and head off to the chapel! Well, we couldn't find the chapel. We drove around for probably a good 40 minutes and never found it. So we went back to the room, changed clothes, and headed off to lunch. We looked on the map and if we would have just gone up 1 more street we would have been there. However, it would have been the Spanish branch and we didn't know that! At least we tried...right?

I don't really remember what we did each of the days, but I know we went to Ross a lot! We went and saw the movie, New In Town, and laughed our heads off! It was so fun to watch a good movie that made you laugh and feel good at the end! We played tennis everyday and I loved that! Talk about a good way to exercise and enjoy it while you do it! Carrie and Mom were by the far the best players, but I really think that we all improved and definitely want to play tennis on our next trip! The weather was in the 80's the entire time we were there, so we really enjoyed going to the pool and getting some sun on our white bodies! I was going to take a picture of us the last day there, so we could see that we really did get some color while we were there, but I forgot! The pool was pretty cold, but it felt really good after baking in the hot sun! Carrie and I pulled mom and Lauri in...we are so mean! Mom only played 1 round of golf and that shocked us all! She got a massage while the rest of us saved our money for other things! We bought groceries at the beginning of the week and decided to have breakfast and lunch in the room and eat out for dinner! It worked out really well and we saved a lot of money that way! Our cheapest meal was Little Caesars pizza ($2.50 each) and I think our favorite meal was the Cheesecake Factory! We stayed at the Legacy Resort and it was so beautiful! When I get the rest of the pictures, I will be sure to post them! They had beautiful flowers and I don't know if that was the reason my allergies were so bad for a few days! I was a little miserable, but after my sister, Carrie, told me to take Benadryl before bed, I was good as new! You saved me, Carrie!! Our room was very nice and I have to thank my mom for the accommodations! We were able to use her points from their timeshare, so we didn't have to pay any money to stay at such a beautiful place! Thank you Mom!! Carrie and I shared a room, mom slept on the pull out couch and Lauri and Brita shared a room! It worked out great!

Although I enjoyed being away, I missed the hugs and kisses from my kids and husband! I have to also give a BIG THANKS to my husband! He is such a WONDERFUL husband and father! He WILLINGLY stayed home with the boys for the entire week and played the role of "mom"! He did such a great job and he really enjoyed being home with the boys! I was also impressed that the house was still in tack when I got home, just really dirty(he tried)! I was so proud of him because he didn't complain at all and he even accomplished a few things! He taught Tag how to hold his own bottle...thank you, thank you, thank you!!! He got Ty to go to bed on his own again (music to my ears)!! Do I have a GREAT husband or what! To pay him back I let him go to the Gun Club with his friends and have the entire day to himself!

I had a blast and I can't wait for next year! I think it is the best thing you can do for yourself and your family! Having that time away has definitely made me a better mother and wife! I feel like I had "my time" and now I am back to work! I want all of my sisters and mom to know how much I love each of you and look forward to many more girl trips! Thanks for all the fun memories!!

A Child's Prayer

A prayer given by Ty yesterday....

Me: Dear Heavenly Father

Ty: Dear Heavenly Father

Me: Thank you for this day

Ty: Thank you for this day

Me: Please bless the food

Ty: Please bless the motorcycle

Me: Please bless the food

Ty: Please bless the motorcycle

Me: Please bless the food

Ty: Please bless the food, name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Happy Valentines Day!!

We had a great Valentine's Day and I hope all of you enjoyed the day too! The weather has been pretty cold and rainy the past couple of weeks, so we were thinking we (Josh, me, Jill, and Brian) would go to Outback for a yummy dinner. Well, it was such a beautiful day, that we decided to go to the sand dunes with the kids and dutch oven! The boys had a great time digging in the sand and hiking on the rocks! I wish we would have gotten pictures of them sitting in their "bunker" and digging, but the camera battery died (so typical!) Jill was our AMAZING chef and made us the best dutch oven potatoes, chicken, and homemade baked beans! I ate way too much, but it was too good that I couldn't help myself. Tag only ate a little bit of dirt this time because he was so tired that we were trying to get him to sleep. I was so happy when he finally gave up and fell asleep! We have great friends who just happen to be lots of fun too! Jill is having another boy and is due in April and Josh couldn't help but take pictures of her...she was not happy with him! Of course, there are no pictures of Josh because he was running the camera this time! Isaac and Ty are great friends and played very well together, but we finally had to pack it up when they got tired and started being mean to each other! We smelled like campfire and I still had to go grocery shopping for the upcoming week! I am sure everyone at the store loved the overpowering campfire smell wafting off of me and my dirty jeans, but then again we live in a small town with lots of ranchers, so maybe they are use to it! I got all the groceries we needed and headed home. The kids were exhausted, so they took baths and headed to bed. Josh and I sat down and watched a movie and enjoyed the HEAVENLY Apple Pie I bought at the store! This was the best store bought apple pie I had ever tasted. The cashier wasn' t joking when she told me the "Cow Pies" were the best pies...can you say it only lasted 2 days! YIKES!! We had a wonderful Valentine's Day this year and I want my husband to know how much I love him and appreciate all he does for me and our family! I love you Josh!!

Sunny Days & Rainy Days

I just love this kid! This is when we got back from our Rhino ride

What a crazy week it has been! At the beginning of the week the weather was beautiful and in the 70's and today it is in the 40's. We took advantage of the nice weather and went to the Reservoir to fish and dig in the sand. I have great friends, who I love to hang out with and it just so happens that our kids love to play together too. We soaked up some sun, while the kids played in the sand, dug in the sand, and ate the sand! We didn't catch any fish, but I think Jill enjoyed trying! Lauren and I were trying to keep our little ones from the water, eating the sand, or the trash they found in the sand! It was great fun! I gave up on trying to keep Tag from eating the sand! He must of liked the taste of it because he kept eating it! Don't you just love the sand oozing from his little mouth...so appetizing! Isaac, Ty, Allie, and Estefan all had fun digging in the sand and watching a remote control boat cruising on the water! We had a great time...thanks Jill and Lauren!

Today, Josh and I took the boys for a Rhino ride. It was cold and wet outside, but there was a break in the rain, so we decided to take advantage of it! We had a great time and made it back before it started to rain again. Both of the boys fell asleep on the ride, but I think they still had a good time. When we got back, Ty found this jeep and decided to jump inside and drive! Can you say "Grand Theft Auto"! I am a little worried about him...he likes to break into any and every car he comes near! Thank goodness we know the people who own the jeep! We had a great time getting out of the house and I know the boys were excited to get out too! Now we are back inside enjoying the rain and the dreary weather! I think we will sit down and watch a good movie now!

A Very Sad Day in our Valley

On Wednesday February 4, 2009 one of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints burned down. Many of my friends are from here in the valley and their grandparents help build this chapel. Many were in tears as they watch the church engulfed in flames. The church was a total loss, but they were able to save all the important records and documents they needed and the library was also saved. Every time I drive by the chapel, I am saddened. I know that because we pay our tithing that we can and will rebuild the church, but for many it was a very sentimental church and many memories were made there. My friend and I went to the church after the fire had been put out and these are some of the pictures of what was left. My friends mother was able to capture pictures of when the church was on fire. I wish I could transfer them onto this post, but I haven't been able to figure out how to do that. It was a good thing that most of the church was brick because the fire was so intense. I am grateful for the organization of our church because in times like these instead of chaos, there is organization. All the members that attended church in that building have already been assigned to other chapels and everyone is happy to work together to make this a smooth transition. We truly are blessed to be members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.