Merry Christmas!

We had a great Christmas this year and I love seeing the sparkle in the kids eyes as they are so excited for Christmas to come. This year we had a Jense family Christmas party the weekend before Christmas and then spend Christmas day here at home. We went to Colby's and Travis and his family came down on the day after Christmas and it was fun to see them and get the kids together. Being on the Employees Who Care committee at the hospital I was able to go and shop for some of the angels off our angel tree. It is always a bitter sweet event. I love the feeling and thought of helping others, but there is always a part of me that feels so saddened for those we can not help. It is times like this I wish I had more money, but no matter how much money I had I would not be able to help everyone. And so I am full of heartache wishing I could do more, and often wondering if I have done all I can. It is easy to ignore the need around you and think no one in our area needs help, but this year was much different. Due to the hard economic times the care and share had several names that were not taken from the angel trees and thus several families which were not helped in this time of need. And when you know that it really tears at your heartstrings. My family decided we were going to buy gifts now when they were on sale and throughout the year and set aside for next year so we can help more than we were able to this year. By not waiting until last minute and bargain shopping we will be able to make our money go further, but not buy cheaper gifts. We may not be able to help everyone, but well try and help all we can.

JENSE CHRISTMAS 2008
Ridge: gas station, new shoes, lincoln logs, and jacket.
Aspyn: clothes, a doll, horse, chair and color tray.
Easton: Boots, wrangles, toy (cowboy, bull,& horse), & a webkin.
Trey: new webkin, basketball, football, and a wrestling mat.
Jim: IPOD nano, knife,& hiking boots.
Brandy: IPOD nano, & New Nikon camera(I LOVE IT).
The Family: Basketball Hoop, Rock Band, & Movies.

{ROCKSTARS}

{WRESTLING}

{ASPYN}

{TILDON}

{KYLER}

{TROY}

{BAILEY}