Ten on Tuesday

1. Lindsay left us :( we all have been sad to see her go home. It seems so odd without her here

2. Chris and I went on a pre-anniversary trip. Lindsay kindly watched our kids for 48 hours. It was wonderful. She is truly awesome. Henry got a fever and was way snotty. She with the help of some wonderful friends said all was good and let us continue or mini-vacation.

3. we went up to Minneapolis. we got to go to the St. Paul temple. It was great! There was a blind guy with during the session (time when we are instructed and learn). Chris was seated right next to him. It was a great experience and reminded me that we truly are never left alone. 

3. We did some shopping. The Mall of America

and of course Ikea!! 

4. WE got a recommendation from my brother Greg to eat at Psycho Suzi's. First off we loved the food, we loved eating outside next to the Mississippi river. Needless to say had we not had the heads up on the food, I would have been questioning my brothers sanity. Lets say for the first time in my life I was carded. . . needless to say I didn't have my id and they didn't question my age. Then the servers were more of something you would find at a biker bar. The clientele was very very diverse. 21yr old's to bikers to cute 60 something couples. Would we go again? totally! just not after 9pm at night again:)
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5. It was a great trip. I think every couple needs at least 24 hours away from the kids and just their spouse once a year. It helps you remember that you are more than your kids. It also is nice to go places with out kids!! so if you live close and need to get away let me know :)


6. Monday Henry "turned" 5 months. He was not feeling 100% so the photo isn't great. He is an awesome baby. He is rolling both ways, loves eating solids, and has 2 teeth! WE love him and are so happy to be lucky to be in his family!

7.Chris gets to be part of the trial his internship (think paid to get credits) is working on. He is excited but sadly he has become very busy.

8. Today we remembered why we love it here. The kids got free lunches at a park, went to another park that had a splash pad, then got to get ice cream at my favorite ice cream place here. Snookies!! so good. made for a great day.

9. Jed asks every time we get in the car if we are going to CO (family reunion). I think he is a bit excited ( I think we all are)

10. reading. Will has FINALLY caught this bug. He reads in bed , in the car, most places. I am so happy he has found books, they are not my first pick, but he is enjoying it!!!

Ten on Tuesday

finally some photos :)

1. we have been so busy!!! swim lessons, kids fit, me teaching and taking a class on "how to teach" group exercise. So glad this week looks. . . pretty much the same.

 2. here is our new toy. The kids love it and I do too. They have so much fun and our grass is about the only green grass in the neighborhood because of it.

3. Henry has done way too much this past week. He now rolls back to front (thank goodness for that. He doesn't sleep so well on his back). His second tooth also cut yesterday (6/16). His food choices are also expanding. He is finally like sweet potatoes, squash and now carrots. Apple Sauce is his favorite by far. He is such a happy happy boy!

did I mention he loves this? it is a little worn but hey he is the 5th

any thoughts on who you think he looks like in this photo below?

4. Annmarie makes me laugh. I would totally do this as a kid and had to get a photo of her doing it too. 

5. I taught a lesson on Alma 5 on Sunday. In there it talks about having the light of Chris in our eyes. and having His image in his continuance. While talking in class it reminded me of someone I know. My Grandfather. Forrest Jensen. He is such a wonderful man and truly has the light of Christ in him. I hope someday to be like my grandfather and his wonderful example.

6. In my class I got to take about being a Fitness Instructor. I had a test I had to take and pass. there was science stuff in it so it was a bit difficult. It was great to pass the test but I wish I got 1 more right so I could get a 90%

7. I am so thankful for the examples of great people there are around me (near and far). I love that people are willing to help a great friend of mine even though they know so little of her, and will do it because she is my friend. Thank you to all of you who have helped me out or helped out those I love! thanks

8. Saturday night Chris and I went out with Lindsay. It was a blast and she is her fathers daughter. She is learning well and are so thankful for her. We will be so sad to see her go on Sunday. The kids are not excited to see her go.

9. Since Lindsay is leaving before our Anniversary she is so kindly watching our kids this weekend so we can escape for a few days. So excited for the trip and so thankful for her.

10. I always disliked eating dinner with other couples when everyone else had served a mission except for me. I was always sad that I didn't get the chance to really study the scriptures the same that they did. Thanks to my calling I get that opportunity now (not quite as intense, but the opportunity none the less). So thankful for Heavenly Father and his willingness to let me work on this weakness.

Ten on tuesday

It is late and I worked way too much today so here are 10 quick things

1. Henry rolled over front to back.

2. Henry got his first tooth and his second is not far behind

3. I learned that you need to trust people you love even why you are not sure you should. 

4. Swim lessons are way too long! 

5. I learned that I want to learn more (ie more schooling)

6. Stake conference was great!!!!

7. Lindsay is watching our kids for 3 days 2 nights so we can go celebrate our Anniversary!!! 

8. Great date night with Chris we went for a 16 mile bike ride. Great great night!!!

9. a great day with Will http://bestpartsoftheday.blogspot.com/2012/06/great-day.html

10. I have great kids!!! I love them!

LINDSAY told Chris she loves him! It made his day :)

Ten on Tuesday

1. I love Henry. He really is the best baby ever. He got shots last week and his whole demeanor changed. Poor guy. It made me so thankful for how lucky I am to have great kids.
his 4 month stats are:

Height: 23 1/4 (1 %)
Weight: 14lbs 6 oz (24%)
Head: 16 5/8 (64%)

2. Will (and unofficially Annmarie) had their last soccer game. It was fun, but we are glad for a break from being places Saturday morning.

3. I am so thankful for kind people! cannot tell you what a difference being kind to someone can make for that person. For any of you who have ever been kind to me. THANK YOU.

4. Also I am so thankful for health. Found out news about a friend and made me realize how thankful I am to be healthy and have healthy kids.

5. Chris started classes again on Monday. So glad Lindsay is here to give me some adult conversation.

6. Got to go out with Chris and see MIB III. I really enjoyed it! might be my favorite one. (the villain is really creepy with a nasty hand just an FYI)

7. We voted today in our primary. I always feel so blessed to live in a land where we get to vote, yet so few actually do.

8. Hearing Chris tell the kids bed time stories is the best. They love when it is the 3 little pigs. they all live in brick houses Will has a bazuka, Jeffrey has a flame thrower and Jed has a "snifer" rifle. I added Henry with a grenade.

9. I love the reading program at the libraries. We have gotten about 12 books to keep! love it love it love it. We are probably doing 3 programs this summer. the best thing is that each gives free coupons to Aunt Annie's pretzels! oh how I love them.

10. been working on eating no sugar type (candy, baked goods etc) foods for the past week or so. It has gone ok. I have lost some weight but man I miss my treats. I need some good healthy snacks. (we do have 1 day a week to eat the junk and surprisingly I only had 2 cookies)