It's Raining

The last 2 music classses I have done have been about weather. Molly has loved learning about clouds, rain, sun and snow. Today it was raining all day and she was begging to go outside. I put on her boots and jacket and let her get soaked. It was pretty cold and it probably wasn't the best idea, but she loved it and cried for 5 minutes after I made her come in. She LOVES being outside.

I have really loved watching Molly play lately. She likes to get all her dishes out and put them on the table in a row or on her bed. She also really likes to dump out all the laundry, climb into the basket and play with her babies. Nick and her like to play in her tunnel and small tent.

Today I went shopping and saved $80.93 in Fresh Value and $20.00 in coupons. That is $100.93 in SAVINGS!! I was pretty proud. Here is a picture of most of my purchase. (the only thing not pictures is a case of Poweraide)

PS- Can I say that I totally HATE daylight savings?!?

Weekly Review

I was beginning to think that last week was a pretty uneventful/lazy week. But as I looked thorugh the calendar I realized that it really wasn't.

Last Monday we had dinner with one of Nick's clients and her husband. We made a family night out of it and Molly did her best to show off for them. It was pretty cute! We also went on a nice walk with my freind Shalisha and to play group at the church.

Tuesday I workd on my part for the RS Birthday program and tprepared for Molly's Music group. I also had my conference call with my mom and sisters. (Amy, Julia and Jessica Beth are inculded as my sisters!!) We have been reading the book "The Infinate Atonement." I have been amazed at what I have learned and even more than that, how my perspective of the atonement has become so much deeper. I have had more of a desire than ever to tryly serve Him with all I have.

Wednesday we had Molly's music group. I am starting to feel a little more comfortable doing it so that is good. That night was the RS Birthday party and I was presenting on fun things to do with Photos. I really enjoyed sharing some of the photo crafts that I have made. I just love going to RS activities. I really enjoy the sisterhood that I feel. What a blessing to be part of the largest women's organiztion in the world!!

Thursday night Jessica and I atteneded a support meeting for "Share Parents." It is an organizations for Pregnancy and Infant loss. We each went around the circle and told the stories of our angel babies. Then we listened to a seaker discuss ways to keep memories of the babies that were in heaven. It was a very emotional night, but healing. I continue to praay for my sister. I know how hard it is when the numbness has worn off, the company has stopped coming or checking on you and you are left alne with your thoughts and own emotions. It is a dark time. She is strong, but nothing compares with the emptyness of loosing a child.

Friday was date night with our neighbors the Bruderers. They brought dinner and we enjoyed playing games and chatting. What a fun night!! We are so blessed to have such great friends!

Yesterday was a quick trip to Lehi to look at a car that we did end up buying....more on that later. We had a nice drive and enjoyed some time visiting with Nana and Papa Sidwell.

Today...Chruch...Meetings...Yummy Dinner...Bedtime.

So much on my mind

There has been so much on my mind lately. Maybe if I write it all out, I will be able to process it/work on what needs to be worked on, etc. I have a friend (Shalise i'm talking about you) who writes on her blog like a journal. Every time I read hers I think that I need to do better keeping a history. this week we have a RS activity about preserving your past. I print my blog book each year and I figure if I don't write my history it wont be worth printing...I just use the excuse that I am too busy. So, here is my try.

1. I went to a Love and Logic seminar last weekend in Salt Lake. Thanks to my friend Michelle I was introduced to L&L about a year ago. Now that Molly is in her toddler years I feel it is so important to learn about!! It is hard for me to focus on it when I have many other things that are on my mind. Today I went to the library with Molly and looked for some more L&L books but they didn't have any in. I put them on hold. Hopefully when they get in, I will have/make time to read them. I really liked what I learned and heard, I just feel like I need more in order to really implement it.

2. Nick has started PUSH Therapy in our home. He has been certified for several months but he just finally got his business license and insurance to start his business. Here is a link to his website. It is still a work in progress, but you can take a look. If you are looking for someone to help relieve chronic muscle pain, give him a call. It is an awesome therapy with great success!!

3. We have been looking into buying a new car and are trying to decide if we should sell Nicks car or mine.

4. Like I mentioned before, I started a music group with Molly. I wanted her to be able to get together with kids her age to sing and dance. There is a group called Kindermusik that I really wanted to sign Molly up for, but it was a little expensive so I decided to do my own. I felt really self-conscious doing it. I haven't felt that way really since I taught school. I didn't like it...I felt like I was being judged somehow. Not that anyone said anything bad, but I feel like everyone is always watching me. Maybe because of my calling as RS president. It is hard to be in the spotlight all the time. I do much better as a wall flower. ANYWAY, Other than worrying about how I feel, Molly LOVES it. I love to watch her personality come out.

5. I have a really good friend going through marital problems. Wow...how hard. It does make me thankful to have such a totally incredible husband!

6. Nick has been SWAMPED at work. He loves working with kids, but this year he has hardly had any time to see this kids...there are meetings galore and way to much to do an not enough hours. It is hard to support him staying in the schools when he is UNDER appreciated, make about $25000 less then he would in rehab/hospital settings, and is always stressed out. Whenever we pray about a different place to work he has always felt like he needs to stay...but WHY?

7. RS Activities have been on my mind a lot too. After the new handbook training we really want to make sure our activities are PURPOSEFUL and a reason to actually leave your family other than to get away from the kids. It also means no craft nights for a RS activity. The new handbook says we can't charge for any activity including materials and we can't ask that the sisters bring their own supplies. Crafts have officially been RELEASED from the RS Activity arena, but I think some sisters may throw a fit over it. I hate that. To be honest, I love crafts, follow several craft sites, etc. but I really want to follow the guidelines from the church. I just know it is for the best.

8. Will it ever warm up and stay warm? I have spring fever SO BAD!

Hunters Service

All last week starting a week ago Sunday Molly had a fever. It lasted until Thursday when I finally took her to the doctor. She had no other symptoms but since the fever had not broke and she wouldn't eat again it was time. He did a strep test and it wasn't strep so I guess a virus had struck. Luckily it went away before our trip to Price, but she wasn't the happiest kiddo through the trip which proved to be a test for me. I guess because I wasfrustrated that the week after my nephews death, I wasn't able to help at all because I had a sick kid. We went down to Price on Friday night. Molly doesn't like to be in the car and she never falls asleep in the car either. (no matter how tired she is!) So it was quite a long ride. On Saturday the rest of the family came for Hunters graveside service. It was a snowy day but the service was perfect---just like Hunter. It has been a whirlwind of emotions the last 3 weeks.

Bath with cousins.

Yesterday I started a music group class with Molly. I call it "Movement and Music with Mom." There are 7 kids that come and we do puppets, instruments, movement, books, etc. The first day went well and I am excited for more. I think Molly really liked it. She has been walking around with her puppet on singing, "La La La" the last 2 days. Really cute!!

Gone Too Soon

My sister Jessica gave birth to an angel baby yesterday morning at 1:39 a.m. Hunter G. Jensen was born still weighing 15oz. and measuring 7.25 inches long. We are so thankful to all those who have supported our family and prayed for us in this hard time. It was such a blessing to meet Hunter. He was a perfectly formed...tiny tiny boy. I felt like I was on sacred ground holding that sweet body, knowing that his spirit was too pure to endure mortality fully. He came to get a body and was blessed to be born into the family he was. He will be buried in Price next Saturday. I will miss my sweet nephew but am thankful for forever families!!

Flowers & Smiles

Today I got this BEAUTIFUL flower arrangement from my sister Sherstin. It totally BRIGHTENED my day!! We are six year apart in age, and 5 hours away by car but still very close! I have the BEST family!! The other night Nick mentioned how cool it would be to live in a 3rd world country and help people. He said I would never do it because I can't leave my family for that long. I was sure to mention that I hadn't even talked to my sister that day. :) I love the relationship that I have with my parents, brothers and sisters (including the in-laws)

I took these pictures a few weeks ago, but never got around to posting them. I made this cute dress for Molly for Christmas. I love how it turned out. She it too cute!!

Potty Update

I decided to follow my gut and all the advice I got...Molly is taking a break from potty training.