8 Things Tag

I got tagged from a co-worker (Thanks Tiff) but she probably knows almost of these answers anyway.

Eight Things I Am Looking Forward To...

1. Baseball/Softball. What can I say I love it. (Playing or eating hot dogs in the stands. I love baseball season.

2. Going back to Belize!!!!!!!!

3. Camping this summer. Even though we don't have a trailer yet we love to camp.

4. Taking a photography class. I have always wanted to learn more so I am going to take a class.

5. New Moon coming out. What can I say I'm a Twlighter:)

6. Going to Montana I miss the Clarks.

7. Scrapbooking although this does not happen very often.

8. The future!

Eight Things I Did Yesterday...
1. Worked.
2. Digitally Scrapbooked.
3. Bid on a bat on ebay. (I lost)
4. Played catch with Trey.
5. Shot some hoops.
6. Took Aspyn for a drink. (the boys were gone).
7. Laundry.(while see #8)
8. Watched the final Greys & Biggest Loser.

Eight Things I Wish I Could Do...
1. Enjoy running.
2. Scrapbook more.
3. Take better pictures.
4. Not work so much.
5. Clean the entire house in 10 mins.
6. Speak spanish.
7. Grow a great garden.
8. Be more patient and understanding.

Eight TV Shows I Watch...
We don't watch a lot of T.V., but the ones I TiVo are:

1. Biggest Loser (the season just ended)
2. Greys Anatomy (the season just ended)
3. Cartoon Factory (drawing show for the kids)
4. Signing Time (for the kids)
5. Hunting shows (for Jim)
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Eight People I Tag... (in no particular order)

1. Who ever wants to.
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Photo Tag

Thanks Lisa W. for tagging me.

1. Go to my pictures
2. Go to your 6th folder
3. Select your 6th picture
4. Blog about it
5. Tag 6 friends

I tag whoever wants to do this!

Well my 6th folder is titles "Good Ole' Days" and it has pictures of my family when we were younger. Here is the 6th picture.



This is a good time to write a post I have needed to write for sometime. I really miss my mom. As soon as I saw which picture, tears filled my eyes. I must admit it has gotten harder to be without her as I have gotten older. I wish she were here to be a grandma to my kids because I know she would have been an awesome one! Don't get me wrong my kids are truly blessed to have so many people who love them. They have so many grandmas I can hardly count. However, there are just some days I really need to talk and it would just be nice to pick up the phone and call my mom. Her and I have gone through some tough times in live and I know she would have been a comfort to me. Her birthday is coming up the end of Feb so it is only fitting that the picture happens to be of her.
On that note I must say how grateful I am to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I truly have a testimony of the power of prayer. And have relied on it to help comfort and strengthen me many times in my life. I am also thankful for the Savior and the great sacrifice he made for me that someday we will see those who have passed on again. I can't imagine the feeling I will have when that day comes and I am looking forward to seeing my family again.

I needed a change!

Well something had to change I was sick of the everyday old me. I was stuck in a rut and had to get out, so I made an apt to get my hair done. I was very dis-appointed when I found out Katy had moved up north. I ended up going to someone I did even know, but she did a good job and here is the out come. The new me!

I'm a Girl!

Well the day started off like any other I was getting ready for work, and decided to put my hair in curlers. I went into the kitchen and got the boys breakfast and finished getting ready. Easton followed me into the bathroom and was watching me take the rollers out of my hair. I took the last one out flipped my head over and shook out the curls. I was placing the finally hairspray on some curls when Easton said "Wow mom you look like a girl today." I stopped for a minute and wondered what I looked like the other days. He must have caught my confusion because he handed me a mirror and said "No look mom". "You really look like a girl." O the funny things kids say. So I let Easton take a picture of me looking like a girl.

GROOVY BABY!!!

Well here it is Thanksgiving and I am finally getting our Halloween pictures posted, but hey at least I am getting them posted at all right? Well I took my camera to get lots of pictures and guess what dead battery so some of these are not the best and I even stole some off a friends blog (Thanks Brooke). Well Jim was a great sport and dressed up with the rest of the family and we had a great time. He was not to sure at first, but he admitted at the end of the night it was a lot of fun and even asked what were going to do for next year. We went down to the trunk er treat and the kids of course had a blast. Jim, Trey and I even won a prize for our costumes. After finishing our trunk er treat we headed into Colbys house to see them. Bailey answered the door and took of running. She was laughing so hard and wanted Colby to see Jim. It was a fun night, and I owe a HUGE thanks to my hubby for stepping outside his comfort zone and dressing up with us. It's much more fun when the whole family's involved. I love you Babe!!!

Jim Jense Family: Trey- Jack Sparrow, Easton- Cowboy,
Aspyn- Tinker Bell, Ridge- Lion

Colby Robinson Family: Bailey- Leprechaun,
Brock- Rodeo Clown, Kyler- Cow
(cheerleader and cat are some friends down the street)

{Love & Logic}

I am taking a parenting class called love and logic, and I am really excited about it. I know I have a lot to learn about being a parent and I do a lot of things wrong. I have wanted to take a class like this for quite awhile and I finally had the chance. There is an awesome teacher here in Parowan that teaches the classes at Parowan Elementary and Enoch Elementary schools once a year. I highly recommend them. We have only been in class about two weeks now and still just getting into some of the concepts. I am really wanting to learn and make a change so I have tried to apply everything I've learned so far and I am excited to see the changes we have made already.
Just the other day Trey turns to me and says: "Mom can I ask you something"? "Sure" I replied. "Why all the sudden are you being a really good mom." I explained to him that I had a lot to learn about parenting and I was taking a class (which he knew)to help me be a better parent. I told him I was going to try really hard to be a better mom. He handed me a piece of paper and said "I drew this for you and was going to send it in to Dr. Phil, but now I don't think I need to so you can have it". I was laughing so hard. What a sweet boy he is. It almost broke my heart to know he thought I needed Dr. Phil, but on the other hand at least he cares for me enough to see me do better and succeed no matter what its at, and raising children is definitely an area we can not fail. So bring on Love and Logic, Dr. Phil, whatever! I am willing to get any advice I can when it comes to the upraising of our future generation. I am not perfect and I will make mistakes, but I am sure going to try and be a better mom!
So thank you Trey for caring about me enough to be honest with me and a big thank you to Mrs. Graff for helping be a better educated parent.
Enjoy my drawing I know I will:)


P.S. Didn't he do such a great job at the family pictures. Notice how Jim has no hair! I love it!

Ha Ha! I do have Motherly Instincts!

Take the Quiz and Share Your Results!
You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things.

All About Mom!

I saw this on my friend Gina's blog and decided to do it. Some of the answers crack me up. You can tell what I spent a lot of my time doing. So this is who I am in the eyes of Trey and Easton:)

1. What is something Mom always says to you?
Easton: I love you no matter what!
Trey: I love you no matter what!

2. What makes Mom happy?
Easton: by doing what she says.
Trey: when I do my chores.

3. What makes Mom sad?
Easton: When I don't mind.
Trey: When I don't do my chores.

4. How does your Mom make you laugh?
Easton: When she plays the underwear song.
Trey: Doing silly things.

5. What was your Mom like as a child?
Easton: A baby girl.
Trey: A baby sister.

6. How old is your Mom?
Easton: No Idea.
Trey: 25.

7. How tall is your Mom?
Easton: 6 inches.
Trey: 50 inches.

8. What is her favorite thing to do?
Easton: Clean the house.
Trey: Ride horses.

9. What does your Mom do when your not around?
Easton: rides my bike.
Trey: works.

10. If you Mom becomes famous, what will it be for?
Easton: making people happy.
Trey: being pretty.

11. What is your Mom really good at?
Easton: Pulling weeds.
Trey: Scrapbooking.

12. What is your Mom not very good at?
Easton: Catching horses.
Trey: Playing games.

13. What does your Mom do for her job?
Easton: Surgery at the hospital.
Trey: Does cancer at the hospital.

14. What is your Mom's favorite food?
Easton: Chicken Enchiladas.
Trey: Olive Garden.

15. What makes you proud of your Mom?
Easton: When she helps me with my chores.
Trey: I'm proud of her all the time.

16. If your Mom were a cartoon character, who would she be?
Easton: Sponge Bob Square Pants.
Trey: Olive Oil.

17. What do you and your Mom do together?
Easton: Work together.
Trey: Tell silly jokes.

18. How are you and your Mom the same?
Easton: both of our heels crack.
Trey: Our noses are the same shape.

19. How are you and your Mom different?
Easton: I have dark hair she has light hair.
Trey: Our skin, eyes and hair are different color

20. How do you know your Mom loves you?
Easton: She tells me.
Trey: She shows me.

Tagged- 3 Things

You've been tagged! You must list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 current obsessions/collections ,and 3 surprising facts.

3 Joys
1. Family
2. Religion
3. Outdoors

3 Fears
1. Death of someone in my family.
2. Having my kids fall away from the church.
3. Driving off a cliff. (see below)


3 Current Obsessions/Collections
1. Scrapbooking
2. I used to collect frogs, but I just gave them to a coworker. Hope you enjoy them GleeAnn!
3. ?????????????????????????

3 Surprising Facts
1. I went off a 40 ft cliff (on a three wheeler) and lived to tell about it. (explains fear above)
2. I average about 5-6 hours of sleep/night.
3. I was told by a physician to quit playing sports my Jr yr due the number of concussions I had. Come to find out I had damaged part of my brain. (I'm sure partly due to the 40 ft fall off the cliff)