News as of Late

Wow, I can't believe that it has been 2 months since I last posted! I have GREAT news to report! Miss E is fully potty trained! YIPEE!! I dropped Miss L off at school one day and Miss E wanted to stay too. I told her, on the way home, that she still wore a diaper and only big girls, that pee pee on the potty, get to go to preschool. As soon as she walked into the house, she marched upstairs, took off her diaper and put a pair of panties on and has been going on the potty ever since. I can't believe how easy that was! She had a few accidents in the beginning, but now it has been well over a month with no accidents. Way to go, Miss E!!!!

In other news, Miss L is reading more and more. She doesn't read sentences, but she can recognize words here and there. She is also getting more opinionated too, I know that is hard to believe, but now her demands are becoming more specific. The other day she asked if she could send another letter to Santa "for my very own Christmas Tree that I can put my very own Christmas Decorations on and also a wooden treasure box, painted purple and green.

Both girls are growing so fast. It truly is amazing how quickly they learn new things.

Autumn FUN!

This past Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch. Here are a few pictures of the fun!

Miss L on the Jumping Pillow!

Miss E on the Ladybug Train. She loved this so much she rode it TWICE.

Miss L waited in line for a long time to get her face painted.

Miss E seeing how tall she is next to the HUGE scarecrow!

Another Month Gone By

It feels like I just updated this blog. Well I did...a month ago! So many things have happened. We took a trip to Kentucky for a funeral, celebrated Great Grandpa Jensen's 90th birthday, the girls started gymnastics and we were able to get our bathroom completed. (pictures to follow...if I remember to post them)

The funeral was for my grandmother who was 80 years old. What a wonderful inspiration to me and my life. She raised 9 children. That is an accomplishment within its self!! From the time she was 18 years old until she was 28 1/2 she was pregnant/giving birth, all while keeping a household running. And then she had a life of taking care of her family. She had remarkable talents, was a great example of being self reliant, was a great cook and had a great sense of humor. She will be missed.

Great Grandpa Jensen TURNED 90 years old!! 90!! What a wonderful man. He sealed Josh and I in the Nauvoo Temple. He is loved by so many! We were very honored to share that day with him.

The girls started gymnastics! Miss L and Miss E are having so much fun in their gymnastic classes. Miss L's favorite part is the obstacle circuit they have. Miss E love, LOVES the trampoline and the balance beam. She is beginning to have a lot more to say. So just ask her, she will give you the story on gymnastics.

The bathroom is COMPLETE!! Mr. J's brother and father were nice enough to take time off of work, drop their schedules for a few days, and travel to help Mr. J finish the bathroom. It looks so AWESOME. Our home is not the same home we purchased just a short while ago. It is BETTER!! I am so grateful for a wonderful father-in-law and brother-in-law, who took time away from their own families, to come and help. I will never be able to express the love and gratitude that I have for them.

Miss L turns 4

THE BIRTHDAY PRINCESS

On August 5, 2006 we were blessed with a very special gift! Our daughter, Miss L! From the beginning, she set out to be her own true self. She proves that everyday with her logic and wisdom!! Here are pictures of her 4 birthdays!
Just a few hours old!

1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

4th Birthday

News of the month

About 6 weeks ago, I took a pregnancy test and it came out positive. It was a very exciting time. We told friends and family our great news. I had been bleeding some, but thought nothing of it. Since the majority of Miss E's pregnancy I bled. But then something just didn't feel right. So I called the doctor, went in for an ultrasound and discovered that there was no heartbeat. It was VERY sad at first, but we know that everything happens for a reason. The Lord does not give us anything we are not able to handle.

The Busy Months of April and May

Since our last post we have been non-stop busy! Here is a look at our calendar from the past month and a half!

April 16-17: Sarah went to Time Out For Women in Indianapolis with some AMAZING friends. Thank you ladies for the fun memories!!

April 23-25: The whole family went to Woodstock to do some cake decorating and have fun at a baby shower for the newest member of the Jensen family and to celebrate Miss E's birthday!


May 1st: Mr. J buried the hose for our front sump pump. And Sarah made tomato cages. Of course we were able to accomplish these tasks with the help of our wonderful friends.

May 6-9: Sarah, Miss L and Miss E drove down to Aunt Mandi's to have a birthday party for Mr. A and Miss E.


May 20-21: The whole family went up to Woodstock Mr. J, Miss L and Miss E celebrated Papa's birthday, hung out with friends and family. All while Sarah went to Hanover Park to hang out with long time friends to celebrate a birthday and enjoy Marklund's employee party.

Somewhere in the midst of everything else we had going on we went to Menards and picked up some sand for the sandbox that we found on the curb last fall.


We have been home ever since and don't plan on going anywhere until July 28th or 29th. We will then attend an annual reunion for Sarah's family. Even though it doesn't seem that far away, the few weeks we will get to spend at home will be FABULOUS!!!

Miss E's Birthday Pictures

Her Birthday cake!

Ready to make a wish!

Blowing out the candle!

Yummy cake she CAN actually eat!

Sisters!!