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I Wonder

Do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you had made the decision to do one thing instead of another? Sometime I wonder what my life would have turned out like if I had served the mission I had been called to rather than getting married.

Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if I would enjoy life more and worry less.

Sometimes I wonder what life would be like if I had taken school more seriously sooner rather than later.

Sometimes I wonder if Dr. Pepper, cake and ice cream are the answers to life's problems rather than eating healthy, diet and exercise.

What is it that you wonder about?

Jade Sua Jensen

I am an Aunt!!! Well yeah, I know you knew that, but I am an Aunt AGAIN!! Congrats to the proud parents of our latest niece!! We love you guys.

As a side note, this is the first time Kelly is seeing his daughter. He is stationed in Iraq so these are the first images he is seeing of her. Pray for his safety and quick return. He is scheduled to return to the states from deployment around the middle of July.

Update Finally

June 1st. Ok so far so good. Made the first post on the first day of the month. Likely this will not happen again, but the attempt was made so wish me luck on keeping things updated.

This past weekend was my birthday (Ugh). Another year older. I sluffed church (Mom don't die of embarrassment) to go to West Yellowstone. Each time I go I mentally check off what I still have to see in the wild. You know the list: elk, deer, bison, mountain goat, bear, wolf, coyote, etc. This year I FINALLY saw one of the more elusive animals on my list. I saw TWO wolves as we were leaving the park!! I could hardly believe it. I have to say they are huge. I took a few pictures but left my camera home today. Oh good excuse to post again tomorrow. So watch for photos of the grand adventure coming soon.

On another note, school is out for the summer and the kids are running around enjoying this new freedom. It will not last for long as I am putting them both in summer school this year to help keep them out of trouble (wish me luck with that one) and on track.
Finally, Laurie and her family came to visit a few weeks ago and we had a BLAST! Love when they come. It is always fun to sit around the campfire and enjoy laughing and talking together. We even made it to Green Canyon to go swimming. Baby Tyler absolutely LOVED being in the water and wasn't fussy a bit. He loved climbing up and down the steps to the pool much to the dismay of Laurie and I. We could only shake our heads and chuckle at him. He was so proud of himself.

Crazy

My life has been so crazy this past few weeks I don't even know sometimes if I have eaten or taken a breathe during the day. Between work, church and family I am so busy my life is CRAZY.

Last night we had a parent's meeting at the Junior High (yeah I know I am old my 11 year old will be in 7th grade) to help us get our students prepared to enter Junior High. Looking over the list of courses that the kids could choose for electives I kind of got a lump in my throat thinking that my children are really growing up TOO fast. It is an exciting time for Zack. He even brought home paperwork to participate in student body representation. I was so surprised but it was a good surprised.

I really want to work in my yard and garden but each night when I get home my time and attention is pulled so many different ways that when I get the moment to stop and catch my breathe, it is time to go to bed.

I know that one of the signs of the times is that time will be sped up for the righteous sake, but could it slow down just long enough for me do get in my garden and prepare my lesson adequately for Primary on Sunday? That would be so great. I don't think it will happen and as it turns out I might already be holding my breathe since I cannot seem to ever catch it.

I Love Bellas!!

Every time we go to Utah we have to stop by Cabela's. It is my husband's favorite store. He always takes my brother-in-law Mac and which ever of the kids that want to go with him.

Whitney loves this tradition. She had a conversation with her mother about this very experience a couple weeks ago and it is WAY too cute not to share:

Whit: Mom I love Bellas.
Laurie: Bellas?
Whit: Yeah, when Stacey's dad comes he always takes us to Bellas. I love Bellas.
Laurie: Stacey's dad takes you to Bellas?
Whit: Yeah and we see animals. Daddy took me to Bellas tonight and I just love Bellas. When Stacey's dad comes to visit again he will take me to Bellas.

Seriously....I LOVE this girl!!



"Stacey's dad and Whit"

Roller Coaster!!

This past week has truly been a roller coaster.

We came home Saturday to find Jackie had been shot. The kiddos and I rushed her to the vet but to no avail. Unfortunately the injuries she sustained were such that we had to put her down. The kids and I cried all weekend. Syd told me she would never be happy again until she got a new dog.

I have been looking all week for a new dog for her. It couldn't be just any dog, this had to be a special dog. So after many Craigslist postings and emails and searching the pound and adoption centers in Southeast Idaho and the surrounding areas....it is with relief that I introduce the latest additions to our family....



Cooper and Killian. They are brothers rescued from Teton Valley area. They are taking their time warming up to Jake, but I think it will be OK. The kids are in HEAVEN!!

Wish me luck. I am sure I will be pulling my hair out and wondering what I was thinking before this is through.