Merry Christmas!!!!

Well this year we had a great Christmas!  The older boys got football uniforms (Trey-Steelers & Easton-Cowboys) and a DS.  The little ones got a v-smile which they call their DS.  Jim got some hunting things (a knife, compass/watch, new socks, flashligt etc.)  I got some exercise clothes and then Trey and Easton gave me 3 of the best gift I could ask for (see picture below).  Not only did they pick them out all by themselves, but they paid for them by themselves as well.  They gave me a plaster football helmet that has a "F" on it.  They said the "F" is for families are forever, a Chicago Bears football card (my favorite team), and a cowboy necklace.  Thanks guys I love the gifts.  You are so thoughtful and I love you both.  Travis and his family and Colby and his family came over the day after Christmas and spent the day with us.  We had a great time.  All the boys went chasing a cougar a friend of ours (Cliff) had tree'd and the girls stayed back and played some fun games.  We need to get together more often.  We always have so much fun!

 Aspyn trying to convince Santa she has been a good girl.

Ridge wanted nothing to do with Santa until he realized Santa would give him some candy.  He went and sat on his lap and Santa asked Ridge what he wanted for Christmas  Ridge said "I just want the candy" and he point to the sack for Santa to give him.  Both Santa and I were laughing .

Ridge got a little tent from Kevins family and he loved it.  If you can't find Ridge he is probably hiding out in his tent.

Trey w/ Santa.

Easton w/ Santa.

Trey and Easton with the wonderful gifts they got for me.  Thanks Guys!!!!

Kyler has the best aunt ever who gave him some yummy chocholate covered cherries. Yum Yum!!!

Well this picture was taken awhile ago when Aspyn went to St George for a little models photo shoot.  Her pictures turned out great and this picture is in the phone book for their advertisement.  We finally just hung it where our family photo is sup post to go since we have not gotten a family photo done yet.

Our Christmas Program

Well we had out Ward Christmas program on the 23rd of December and it went really well.  The boys were toys and the girls were dolls.  They were wondering why they were being given away, but throughout the program they learned that when the kids were giving them away to someone else on Christmas they were trying to be like Christ and serving others.  It was really cute and the kids did a great job.

The Dolls

Toys and Dolls

Nativity Scene

Scouts serving others by shoveling snow.

Jense Family Christmas Party!!!!!!

I have posted a couple post all at once to try and catch up a little since I have been behind on my blogging.  This year the Jense Family Christmas Party was at Jim's sister Jeanna's house in Lehi.  It is always so fun to get together and this was no exception.  Here are some pictures from the event. Enjoy!

Harley's new wife Kathy is such a sweetheart and my kids love her dearly. 

The Beckstrom Family read an inspirational story & we all had lights to help us remember to let the light of Christ into our lives & celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.

Jim's mom Norma collected snowglobes for years.  The grandkids loved to go in the "Grandma Room" And look at all the snowglobes.  All in all I think she had around 56 globes.  Well this year Harley divided the globes up between the children and each of the grandchildren got to pick one.  So here are the globes we ended up with.  It was a very hard yet healing night.  My kids were so exicited to get them and everytime they look at them they think of Grandma Jense.  Our family decided to get a new globe every year on her birthday to add to our collection.  We love and miss you Grandma Jense!!!!!

Thanksgiving!!! (finally posting)

Well This year we just stayed home for Thanksgiving.  We ended up crashing Randi's family Thanksgiving party and appreciate them accepting us as part of their family.  Here are a few pictures.

Around the House

Well I have been slacking on my blogging lately.  These are just some fun things that have happened around our house. Trey was playing and when I came out of my bedroom this is what I saw.  Thanks Trey!!!! I love you to and your little message made my day!

I love this picture of Ridge, Aspyn and Jim!


Trey was qualified to participate in the Hoop Shoot Contest, but he had just gotten his tonsils out so he didn't go.  But Great Job Trey on making it into the contest!

Aspyn loves to color on the computer and wants her own computer for Christmas.  This is how I found her.


















All in all fun times around the house!!!!

Eastons Adventure!

When Easton goes with his dad you never know what stories he will come home with.  Jim, Craig, and Easton went on a mule ride and Craigs dogs got a cougar tree'd.  Easton was so excited.  You can see Easton standing with the cougar behind him in the tree.  All in all a day he will never forget.                                                                                                                    

Halloween and Aspyns First Dance

This year for Halloween the kids were: Trey- Army Guy, Easton- Rodeo Clown,
Aspyn- Caterpillar,
& Ridge- Monkey.












This Halloween was also Aspyns first dance performance.  It was at the rest home in Parowan.  She did a super job.  The danced to a trick or treat song, and I'm a little teapot.  Great Job Aspyn!!!

Fall Fun

Well there were a ton of leaves at church today and my kids were dying to play in em. So we came home, got some lunch, and headed back to the church to play in the leaves. So much fun!!!