For Wendy

Here's my latest cute. I frosted the candy canes together to make a peppermint heart for the hot cocoa mix. Cute huh?

Give me wings and let me fly

Congrats Jonathan!! He has officially passed his flight exams and is a certified pilot. And who was first to fall prey to his offer to go for a ride... poor little Adam. Before they took off Jonathan was asking Adam through his headset if he was excited. Adam's response was, "Dad, I just don't want to talk about it. I'm too scared." For the first 5 minutes Adam didn't move nor did he want to look out the window. However, once Dad pointed out that they were flying over Adam's house and trees AND he could see his pea sized Mother standing on the front lawn waving her arms... suddenly the flight became a tad bit more exciting. They flew all over the area for about an hour and safely landed back at home. I asked Adam if he wants to go again... His response, "Oh, YA!"

Dedicated to Katers

Miss Katie Lene tagged me. Only for you Katers. 6 quirks about me...

1. I don't like to watch T.V. or listen to the radio. I drive in silence and seldom to never turn on the T.V. I don't like the noise. I even mute my own blog because I don't like unnecessary background noise. It makes me crazy. If I am driving with Jonathan I like to have the music down low enough that if you are intently trying to hear the music you can, otherwise it is so quiet you don't notice it is playing.

2. I cannot remember the last time I went to church without wearing nylons. I have a thing about covering up your legs at church. I was probably in grade school the last time I showed my legs at church. Even in 105 degree humid Iowa weather I never leave home without them. I feel that often times we are too casual with what we wear. If I am wearing nylons I know everything else will be dressed up and not down. It determines the rest of my Sabbath wardrobe and often my attitude of Sabbath observance... silly I know, all over a pair of nylons.

3. I had never plucked my eyebrows until about 2 weeks ago. Right before Andrew was born I got really wild and spontaneous and after having my hair cut, I spent $7 for an eyebrow wax. Am I nuts? I still don't know if I believe in pluckery.

4. I grew up on a farm and don't love animals in the least bit. I don't like to touch them because they have germs. I would much rather work with a cow or pig than sit down and pet a dog or cat. We have two cats and I think I have petted one of them once. They just aren't my thing.

5. I tend to have my own language and say things that most people don't. For example, anything that is not human and moves is a critter. We catch critters and put them in jars. We feed our critters and the boys pet their critters. In fact the other day Matthew was picking up all of his stuffed animals and he told me he couldn't go upstairs until he had all of his "critters." I change my kids britchers and they run around nekked, not naked. Believe it or not I do have a college education.

6. Serve it to me plain and dry. I don't like condiments. No ketchup, mustard, mayo, miracle whip- nada. Just the hot dog and the bun. Nothing else. Same holds true for hamburgers and sandwiches. Just plain please. Thanks.

Did ya enjoy that Katers? Okay if you're interested the 4 people I choose to tag are: Wendy, Quin (limit it to 6 Quin), Lou... this is your chance to start off your new blog, and Koreena. Enjoy!

Sllluuurrrrrrrp!

Have ya ever seen two more perfect cowlicks? No doubt about it, this kid is a product of a 100% pure bred farm stock mother. (He actually has his Dad to thank for these.) And what hasn't been licked has some curl on its way. Poor lad... I feel sorry for him, but even more sorry for the mother that gets to try to cut it!

Andrew's Blessing

Jonathan's parents snuck into town a day early on Saturday and we decided since they were here we would go ahead and bless Andrew on Sunday. Grandma Jenson made a blessing tux for Andrew and croqueted little white booties for him to wear. When Jonathan lived in Jerusalem he purchased a beautiful white blanket in Bethlehem and we used it for the blessing. Jonathan gave him a beautiful blessing and I realized once again what a gift this little boy is. We were thankful to have Jonathan's father here to stand in with Jonathan as well as some very dear ward members. How thankful we are for God's greatest gifts.

Welcome Andrew to a family of 'Smore addicts

Who says you can't enjoy smores when you're 4 days old? Dad was in charge of dinner and he and the boys decided it was hot dogs and smores. We bundled up Andrew and took him out for his first weenie roast and smore fest. This is a regular classic around our house and we thought we would show Andrew a good time from the start. Thanks Grandma for the hat to keep our little brother warm!

Andrew Harold Jenson

We got him here! Andrew Harold Jenson was born on Thursday, October 30th at 4:03 pm. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. I started having contractions at 4 am and worked throughout the morning to get them to regulate. By noon we headed to the hospital and 4 hours later he was born. Delivery with him was a bit more of a challenge than my first two boys as he was facing posterior. Nonetheless, he was born healthy and well and we are both great. My parents were landing at the airport when he was born so a blessed sister in our ward took my boys and headed to Des Moines to pick them up. We were blessed with perfect timing in having them come. It has been a tremendous help having them here and we get them for a whole week! Here he is -