Jason & Jenolyn Christensen Family - jasonjenolyn

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Travis Petersen taking all the kids for a walk. Nice of us to just sit and watch him. =)

Eww...
Royah showing all the kids some dead crabs. There were tons! 

Good Daddy
Sweet Jason walking through the rocky water with the kids. 

What a good Daddy
Ammie is particularly fond of riding on shoulders. It distracts him from taking off his hat. 

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Mommy & Ammie
Sweet Ammon was supposed to take a nap on the way to the beach but he wasn't having it. Wasn't having a nap on the beach either...

Digging for treasure...
Or a least some buried crabs?

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One cool dude
Ammon is so funny with sunglasses. Mind you this is still without a nap. Daddy was very smart and built a big hole so he couldn't easily climb out. 

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Visit to GG Bell 11-8-06
After we returned from New Jersey we made a visit to Great Grandma and Great Grandpa's house with Stephanie and Sam

Visit to GG Bell 11-8-06
Audrey was very curious in Grandpa's glasses

Andy's homecoming - July 2008
Hayden was trying on a sombrero at cousin Andy's homecoming luncheon

Andy's homecoming
Sweet Ellyn sitting nicely with Grandpa

2 Grandpa's
Great Grandpa and My Dad at Matthew's Baby Blessing luncheon Nov of 2009. He and Gma would come again a few weeks later for Ammon's blessing. He participated in both of those blessings.

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3rd generation Bell Baby Boy
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Ammon's blessing luncheon
The last baby blessing that Grandpa would participate in was for our own sweet Ammon Thankgiving weekend 2009. We were so grateful he and Grandma both came to be there with us.

3 Generations
At Marc and Erin's wedding Nov of 2007

ME & GG Bell
Photos by Jenolyn Christensen

Megan & Dave's reception #2!
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Dec 2007
Christmas with Grandma & Grandpa Bell

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Audrey was the name of Grandpa's mother who would become Nana. She died a few years before I was born but I hear she was wonderful.

Jarin 1st Bday party
For as long as I can remember, I have been blessed by a loving and supportive family. It was no exception that Jarin's first birthday would be any different.

Jarin's Baby Blessing 2004


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Now here are 2 very hard workers!

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My parents came up one Saturday and helped us hang cabinets. Thank you guys!

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Hugging time

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It's times like these I am so glad we've had our kids close together because they really do love playing together.

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Swimming in mommy and daddy's bathtub with swimsuits and bubbles. Great way to beat the heat.

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Oh, our darling little girl chopped her hair. It really could have been worse, but definitely warranted a nice layered hair cut.

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Penny was supposed to be an Australian shepherd mix, but we'll see. She's a sweet dog though and we're glad there's 2...they keep each other company.

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Mr Chatty saying hi

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Doesn't he have beautiful eyes?

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They both think they are lap puppies. Goldie is part yellow lab and cocker spaniel, so we're hoping she won't be as big, but those paws say otherwise

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And this is Goldie, puppy #2

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This is Penny, doggie #1

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Hi Ammon!

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Nice and cool!

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Still a bit choppy, but now it looks more intentional than before

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Audrey post haircut

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Ammon grinding his teeth

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Cabinets in the hallway to the kids' rooms

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Cabinets in the kids' media corner.

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(Ignore the mess) You're looking at the cabinets above the sewing area. yay!

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Hi Jarin!

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He was so surprised to see us there!

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Jarin knows the whole book by heart. He's now teaching it to Hayden & Audrey

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Hello Ammie Wammie

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They did a great job!

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The whole class...almost

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Mrs Cannon telling all the kids how proud she was of them.

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Poor kid was a bit hungry

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On the day of their class presentation of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"

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Jarin and his kindergarten teacher, Mrs Cannon

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She loves putting on her necklaces and getting her purse. As much as she loves mud, she is definitely a girly girl!

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Pretty Audrey ready for church.

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Jarin didn't want to be left out so he dressed up like a "cool guy"

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That's 8 yards of nylon chiffon, my friends. =) So worth it!

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Every little girl needs something to twirl in.

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Audrey's pettiskirt. I found a basic tutorial on line and made on for our niece, Emma and then Audrey. They have been so much fun and turn out so cute, that I'm going to be teaching a class next month.

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He just noticed my lens cap hanging down. =)

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This has become Ammon's signature face. His "piggy face" we call it. He even has a cute little snort to go with it. If he makes this face at you, take it as a compliment. He does it when he's happy.

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Hayden trying not to smile for the pictures.

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Daddy and Hayden

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Jarin is such a good big brother

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He looks so cute in that hat. Our baby is growing up!

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Twirly Audrey. I wanted to get a better picture, but I couldn't watch the boys and take her picture as she ran around at the same time. I'm telling you, I still would love to be elastigirl!

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Got him anyways!

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Hayden was so funny at the park. He kept making goofy faces at me apparently so I wouldn't take his picture.

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When in doubt, eat a shoe?

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Grandma was a very good sport for it being a tad bit on the chilly side. She said she'll never pass an opportunity to play at the beach with her grandkids.

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Hello Audrey! She's not much of a water girl, but she is still having fun

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mommy & jarin

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Break time

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Yummy?

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Audrey's turn too!

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His feet were moving so much he was digging holes in the sand

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Ammon's tootsies. He was 100% fascinated by the sand.

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Happy Hayden

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Isn't he the cutest baby? I love this tilted smile of his.

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Almost done!

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He kept saying, "More Grandma, more!"

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Hayden didn't want to be left out

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Mommy & Ammon

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Ammon's first time touching the ocean

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I don't think he liked it at all. ;-) Yeah, right! He'd do it every day if he could.

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Grandma burying Jarin in the sand

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Worn out from a day of fun!

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Happy Ammie

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Love his green eyes!

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Isn't she beautiful?

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Jarin's trick =)

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There's still just enough hair for pigtails

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Pretty Audrey

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Even Audrey was brave enough to hold them

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Sweet kids are so understanding with all of mommy's requests for smiles.

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He's being a tortoise

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Hayden would love to have one at home, but mommy said probably not...

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Jarin and one of the Hoenkhe's desert tortoises.

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Hayden picking strawberries at our friends, the Hoenhke's.

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Hayden and a friend from church. Hard to believe this is up in the high desert, huh?

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He was so focused and intent on finding those strawberries.

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Hayden did so well picking strawberries (without any coaxing or coercing) that I made 3 batches of jam the next day. This was at our friends, the Hoenhke's house. They have a huge property that they have cultivated fabulously. Chickens, tortoises, artichokes, tons of fruit trees and all sort of veggies. Kids love it there.

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Say cheese! This reminds me of the marshmallow version of "How do you get sticky peanut butter off the roof of your mouth?"

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He was in marshmallow heaven

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Now that's a s'more!

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S'mores time! Our friends bought these HUGE marshmallows. They were even bigger then the graham crackers!

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Winnie the Pooh Ammon. Hayden was given this outfit when he was a baby. I love remembering the kids as babies as they share cute outfits.

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Sweet little Penny.

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The fun of having a large kitchen with an island...it sure makes a great train track.

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Choo Choo Jarin

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Goldie's tired too.

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These gorgeous flowers (kids call them pink wisteria) are from a honey locust tree by our house. Aren't they beautiful?

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I love the purple and pink together!

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I made Emma this skirt for her birthday. Good thing I'm working on one for Audrey because someone was rather envious. (See her pouting in the background?)

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I love how cute and sincere his smile is here.

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Hayden did this all by himself. I tell you, this kid definitely keeps me on my toes, but I love it. And times like these, I get a good laugh out of it too!

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Now it's everybody's turn! Thankfully there was not room for mommy!

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Ammon the Frog Prince
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Dragon Hayden
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Fairy Tale Trio
Hayden wasn't in the mood to take pictures. He wanted to get going to the Halloween Party.

Birthday Boy
I can't believe our baby boy is now 5 years old!

Best Friends
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So can we go swimming now?
Jarin has been asking for a snorkel, mask, and fins for months. He's been trying to convince me that it's warm enough to go swimming. Good thing we've got a huge bath tub to practice in until then!

Before...
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After...Bumblebee?!!!?
So do you think he likes it?

New Shoes
I know not everyone will care, but I got those 13 1/2 extra wide Stride Rite shoes for $10. That's one great sale and fabulous coupon. Woohoo!

Party Day
Jarin specifically asked for a strawberry cake with sprinkle frosting. I think he was hoping for real strawberries, but thankfully he's flexible.

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Good Sport Daddy
Yes that's Ammon in there. My back was killing me so Daddy agreed to try. Ammon, however, was not convinced.

Little Scooter Hanna
Too bad this picture doesn't account for speed!

One Fun Party
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Bedstemor & Ammon
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Now who's birthday is it?
Hayden loved helping Jarin with his new toy from Bedstemor & Bedstefar.

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Uncle Paul & Ammon
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Trick or Treat?
They all look cute to me!

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Matthew's Halloween Costume
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Aunt Donna & Matthew
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Grandma & Matthew
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Jenolyn, Ammon, Erin & Matthew
Yikes, remind me not to wear those glasses in public again!

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Happy Ammon
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Is it bed time yet?
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Chatting with Daddy
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Thank goodness for life jackets!
Hayden must have jumped off of just about every edge of the pool and spa. No fear at all!

Swimming at the Winter's
This is the same place we swam at back in May. Jarin was still as daring as ever.

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Audrey & Daddy
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Hayden's silly face
He was hiding at the top of the stairs to the water slide. Thankfully he never tried going down alone. I think he just liked the excitement of hanging out at the top.


Jarin's turn to jump
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Peaceful sleep
Gotta love the hair!

Love that smile!
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Cheese!
Daddy's pretty funny.

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Uncle Jordan & Jarin
Jordan was very sweet to read to Jarin today.

Miss Audrey
In Steph & James' yard during Sam's 5th birthday party.

Reading Time
I couldn't help but run (or waddle) to grab the camera as the 2 of them sat reading "Sleeping Beauty" to each other while sitting on the back of the treadmill.

Cheesy kids
That would be blue cupcake frosting left over from Aunt Erin's baby shower. Yummy!

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Splash Park
The kids and I went to visit my friend Lauren down near Menifee. They had a great time playing in the community pool and splash park. Great for the hot weather!

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Weeee!
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More Muddy Kids
Ok, so I know it seems like we have a TON of mud pictures...and you're right, we do, but they are kids and they LOVE IT!

Quick Sand?
Jarin and Audrey actually dug the holes and filled them up with water. "We're making our own pool, Mommy." I remember doing the same thing...

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Back yard
Dual A/c. House faces south. About twice as deep as the last house we tried to buy!

Front Room/ Dining Room
The peek a boo windows separate the dining room from the family room. 

Kitchen
Well half of it at least. Sorry, these pictures aren't as helpful as they could be, but it's really a great kitchen. GE Profile appliances, a ton of cabinet space, tile counters, lights mounted under the cabinets, nice wood. Love it! Can't you see a great party?!

Pantry
Yeah!

Hall way to Downstairs Office/Guest Bedroom
The downstairs bedroom is rather large...perfect for out of town visitors! ;-)

Top of the stairs
Opens to the Loft. This space is HUGE..easily will fit lots of toys, mommy's sewing stuff and who knows what else!

Master Closet
Again, I only got a picture of half the closet... blame it on pregnancy, right?

Master Bedroom
I'll finally have space to have my beautiful hope chest at the foot of our bed. =)

UPSTAIRS laundry room
This was on my wish list...it was funny how many houses had downstairs laundry. Now if it will only fold itself...

Audrey's room
Pretty little room with a walk in closet. I know, huh? She really wants to share with her baby brother... Sweet Audrey.

Audrey's room part 2
Note the closet...

Jarin & Hayden's room
Plenty of space for 2 or 3 boys!

Jarin & Hayden's room part 2
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Another Loft picture
The door on the left is the laundry room. The kids' bedroom around to the left and behind me. The master bedroom is on my Dad's right before the laundry room.

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Now that's a pool
These first several pictures are from an Elder's Quorum BBQ that we went to on May 30th. This gorgeous back yard belongs to the mom of a good friend of ours. I know! We had a wonderful time. Jarin loved it so much that he even drew a detailed picture the next day telling me it was the coolest pool ever!

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Ok I have to add to this picture that I did not send him down this slide alone. He ran up there and sat down before I could hurry up behind him. Thank goodness Jason was right there at the bottom when Hayden plopped in. Then again, you notice he doesn't try it again!

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Jarin has gone from barely wanting to put his face under water to using a life jacket to using just arm floaties to going down a water slide by him self to now jumping off high rocks with no fear in like  2 weeks time! I tell you, when this little boy decides to do something, there is no stopping him!

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These next few pictures are from our Memorial Day BBQ with the Occleshaw Family and Uncle Jared & Uncle Jordan. Uncle Don Occleshaw has done a Memorial Day BBQ for many, many moons now. This year Bob and Mary Pratt were sweet enough to let us come and swim in their pool and use their grill.

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Who said I was eating cheetos?
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Helping Daddy Mow the Lawn
Jarin loves to help Daddy mow the lawn. It's funny to see him copy Jason's movements, even wiping his arm across his forehead and pretending to choke the chord. Next time I'll have to pull out the video camera.

Hayden
Jarin and Audrey were climbing all over the truck while Jason and Jarin mowed the lawn.

Dirt helps 'em grow better
Audrey was trying to help mow the lawn, but she had more fun playing with Hayden in the dirt.

Happy Easter!
Bedstemor made Audrey's beautiful pink dress and found the cute pink ties and shirts for the boys. We tried and tried to get a picture of the three of them together (and happy) and it wasn't until after that I realized Audrey had a baggy of cereal in her hand. Oh well! At least they still look happy! Thank you Bedstemor!

Chino Valley Fire Station
Casey Tobler set up a visit to our local Fire Station. The kids were absolutely enthralled. The fire firefighters were extremely helpful and attentive to such a fun group of little kids. There were 7 kids ranging in age from 1 to 5 years. They even got to ride in the fire engine and sit in the driver's seat. Very cool!

For bonus points...can you tell the difference between a fire truck and a fire engine?

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Nathan Tobler
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Brielle Samford
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I know she looks serious, but she was completely enthralled.

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Hayden loved sitting in the driver's seat...every time I looked away he was running back to try to climb up again.

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Travel Town USA
The kids and I went to Travel Town with my mom, my sister Stephanie and her 2 kids, Sam and Ellyn, my Aunt Melodie and her daughter Kristyn Stirling and last but not least, Kristyn's little boy Jackson. Very fun day! Super cold, but very fun.

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Ellyn in the grass
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Kristyn Stirling, Melodie Bennett & Jackson Stirling at Travel Town. What good sports they are!

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Sam, Ellyn & Hayden
Where are Audrey & Jarin anyways?

Riding the Train
There is a really cute working train at Travel Town that drives us around the perimeter of the park. The kids thought it incredible. I think the grown-ups had fun too!

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I'm saying Cheese!
Audrey was way too excited to say Cheese and look at the camera at the same time. I don't blame her, it was fun!

Super Cheese!
Hayden was a little too fast on his smile even for my camera. He was so enthralled...It was adorable.

Handsome Jarin
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Engine 3025
Not bad for being in a moving vehicle!

Our Conductor
Jarin and Sam were very willing to take a picture with our conductor. He was very kind to oblige.

Mommy & My Cute Kids
The behind the scenes story is that there was a little family of mice living in those bushes behind us... For some reason they looked much cuter NOT running around in my house.

Sam the Conductor
Sam is so quick and brave at climbing up these very tall trains. He would be at the top before the rest of us could say "All Aboard!"

We made it!
With some encouragement, Jarin got to the top too! He didn't want to be left behind. Hayden needed no encouragement, but a little help for his short legs. 

Little Blurry, but cute!
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I am ready, grasshopper!
Now that is some very good balance, Sam!

Jarin's turn
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And now Audrey...
Audrey needed some help from Grandma, but she was so proud of herself.

Right behind you...
I'm so glad that our children will grow up close together. It really gives them the fun opportunity to be close friends. 

All aboard!
I tried for a good five minutes to get a picture of Hayden on this caboose. He was going up and over the benches very, very, content with himself.

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My Handsome Jarin
With red hair still!

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I'm sorry...What is it I'm supposed to be doing?
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I did it!
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Still cute
Even when she falls off, she's still happy about it. 

Time to go home
We had a wonderful time at Travel Town. 

Jarin & Ellyn
Ellyn is my sister's little girl. She turned 1 in December. She and Jarin get a long very well. We went to the park after Travel Town and here they are sharing a cookie. Very sweet.

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Rock Star Hayden
We can't do this hairstyle anymore since Jason gave Hayden and Jarin a haircut last night, but he sure had great rock star hair. Don't worry Great Grandma, we don't do this for church on Sunday. Ha!

Hi yah!
Isn't he a cutie!?

Lunch Time
Not even sure what we were doing here, but I think it was those super hot days when they played in the pool or something. They were having fun though!

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Good Exercise.
This is a park that is about a mile away...I think...from our house. In the car it takes us all of 3 minutes to get there...if that, but walking with 3 kids and a wagon it takes a solid 25 minutes. They sure had a good nap after wards though!

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Up and Down
This was a funny game that Audrey, Jarin and Hayden were playing. I was so impressed at how well they went up the rock wall and down the slides. Even Hayden could do it without help.

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Too Much Fun to Stop
Hayden is getting to the age or rather...has arrived at the age, when it's no fun to stop and smile at Mommy with the camera. I have to remind myself that the real purpose of going to the park is to play, NOT to take pictures. =)

Hayden helping
Usually when he helps me do the dishes it gets all over the floor, but this time he was trying really hard. It was very cute to see his enthusiasm.

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Jarin loved Grandma & Grandpa backyard. He was especially fascinated by Grandpa's Water Feature with it's small water fountain. He tried to convince Jason that we needed one for our backyard too.


The Princess Tent
Grandma Hansen via Aunt Mary & Anne gave Audrey a very cute Disney Princess Tent. Jarin, Audrey & even Hayden had a very fun time playing although Audrey begged Grandma to come side too.


Coloring Time
Ok, ignoring the fact that she's a little undressed Audrey had a lot of fun coloring with Grandma. The dress was also a gift from Aunt Mary. Audrey wore it as much as she possibly could. She even tried to convince us that she could wear it to bed as well!


Jarin's waterfall
He sat here for quite some time watching the water going round and round absolutely fascinated.


Here's how you do it Grandpa
Jarin was "helping" Grandpa draw pictures. I like the look on their faces both very intent on what they're doing.


Bird!
Hayden really, really, really wanted to touch Grandma's very breakable birds. Thankfully they remained safely out of reach. It was very cute to hear him say "Bird" over and over again though.


Golf Pros
All 3 kids absolutely loved playing on Grandma & Grandpa's very own golf course in their backyard. Although we're still working on the technique, they sure had a lot of fun pretending.


Daddy's turn
Now it's Daddy's turn to show the kids how the big boys play golf.

Happy Hayden
We had to stay on our toes to keep all of Grandma & Grandpa's fancy things out of Hayden's reach. Thankfully nothing broke and Hayden was a very happy little boy.


Grandma's Dolly
Cute girls aren't they?


Great Grandma & Audrey
It's amazing to think of the span of years that are between these pretty girls. What a blessing that she has a chance to get to know her great grandmother.


All Together
We had such a nice visit. I was glad we had a nice picture of all us to prove it!

Daddy's turn again
Don't they look handsome!?

Audrey & The Caterpillar
Audrey was a little nervous at first of Grandma & Grandpa's little garden creatures, but grew to be quite fond of them.


Before...
This was taken in Christian and Addie's backyard. All 4 kids had a super fun time playing in the mud and water... Making memories, right?!


After...
This is right after Audrey got a bucket of muddy water to the face thanks to little Hayden.


Having fun with cousins
At Christian & Addie's house. Boy, did they have fun in the yard!


Hayden's First Ice Cream Cone
Hayden thought this was one of the best treats ever... Note to self...food first...treats after.


Ice Cream Mustache
What a cutie. He figured out this cute messy face all by himself.


Cheese!
I just asked him if he liked his ice cream cone (he had just finished it) when he gave me a great big "Cheese!"


Mommy & Jarin
Addie helped us out so much with our family pictures. I don't get myself in the picture too often so this picture with Jarin was a great bonus.


Leap of Faith
Jason and I were trying to be funny. I like thinking that this picture resembles how we're going to approach the rest of our marriage and life together...jumping up and enjoying every minute.

6 1/2 years and counting
I am so grateful that I can honestly say that I love my husband now more than they day we were married. He is my very best friend.


Our Beautiful Family
Thank you Addie. We love this shot! And thank you Christian for jumping up and down like a big goof to make our kids laugh!

Happy Now
Hayden wasn't too convinced that he wanted to participate in this photo thing. Once he sat on my lamp though he was doing better. Most of the good ones are taken within moments of each other.


Isn't he precious?!
What an adorable little boy we have. We are so blessed with such cute kids.

Eyelashes anyone?
I know several women who would be very happy with such gorgeous eyelashes. What a cutie!


Chuckle
Hayden has recently discovered his belly laugh. Oh...you've got to hear it. So funny!


Sweet Hayden
All you need is one picture, right? This made it all worth it!


Don't Make Me Smile
She was sure trying her darndest to not smile at me. Like or not my dear, you're a cutie!


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Still Dancing
If look close you'll see her teal undies. Another note to self...next time!


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Dance
I love how you can see the movement in this picture. She was having a great time spinning and dancing in this skirt!

She loves pink!
Addie had several really cute hats that matched more with the theme of the skirt and all, but Audrey wanted this one. "But Mommy it's pink!"


Pretty Eyes
Ok...So I know she's not smiling, but I just couldn't get over how beautiful her eyes are here!


Jump!
I wish I had gotten the shot of like 1 second later with her hair in the air and her skirt all fluffed up. Either way, she's adorable.


Miss Audrey
I love this picture of her!


Toes and All
Every part of her just loved this pink skirt.

Jarin
He was amazingly cooperative for this shoot! Sat down right away and just smiled. If it was only always that easy!


He's growing up!
This looks like a school photo! Before we know it he'll be in kindergarten. My baby boy is growing up!


Still cute...
I'm telling you! He did so good for this shoot!

Jarin & Eliana
Jarin loves his cousin...or is she a 2nd cousin? Anyways, they were near inseparable while we were in New Jersey and I am glad they still have fun together. Audrey was just a baby back then but now talks about her friend, Eliana, almost daily.


Kissing Cousins
Ok..So my disclaimer is that this is not a regular thing we do with our cousins and I didn't make them! It reminds me of one of those old fashioned looking pictures. They both thought this was so funny!


The Bestest Laugh
Ok, so bestest isn't a word, but I wish there was an audio feature to these pictures. His laugh is so contagious. He smiles with every part of his face. I love it!


Cute Jarin
I wonder how red his hair is going to be when he gets older...It seems to get a little lighter every time he gets a hair cut, but then grows back red all over again.


Go Ahead, Smile!
See what I mean? You can't help but smile at this cute face!

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Cutsie Audrey
This one is of Audrey at about 3 1/2 or 4 months. Amazing how much they look alike! They're definitely related!


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Little Lion Audrey
Audrey playing dress up in Jarin's first Halloween Costume. He was 1 when he fit this thing and Audrey is 2 and 1/2. She sure looks cute!


Hayden's new hat
Hayden absolutely loves hats. As you can see he can turn just about anything into a hat...even my strainer. If you look closely you can see a yucky bruise on his cheek...Good thing they heal quickly!


Audrey's piggies
We call her pig tails in her hair "piggies." I think she looks darling.


Hayden 15 1/2 months
He has such beautiful animated eyes!

Cute Cousins
Sam, Jarin & Audrey at Grandma & Grandpa's house.


Brothers
This really made me laugh... Hayden looks like he's almost as big as Jarin!

Jarin's new trick
Jarin has figured out how to cross his eyes. It's really funny to watch. He cracks himself up as he does it.

Funny Jarin
I just love his laugh. Ever since he just a couple months old, he has had the very best belly laugh.

Jarin makes us laugh
Doesn't he have pretty and straight teeth! He sure is growing up fast.


Another Spaghetti Fan
I know we have these pictures with Jarin and Audrey too when they were babies, but it still cracks me up...They get so messy when eating spaghetti! I think it makes them laugh too. Can you imagine if we all ate our food with so much enthusiasm!? I bet it would be a great stress reliever!


Hayden & Audrey a la mud
At least they're happy, right?


Friends
I love this picture! Next time I will try for a smaller aperture and oh yeah...a tissue for Audrey!

Hayden has a personality
It's is always so fun, as the kids are getting a little older, to see their personalities come out. Hayden can come across as a really quiet child, but I tell you, he is quite funny. I've noticed that he has started playing to the audience to get us to laugh. I sure feel blessed with such cute kids!

Please don't lick the muddy ground
I had to add this one in...


Muddy Nose Audrey
I know some people might have had a panic attack, but after the last General Conference, I'm really trying to "enjoy the moment" as was so perfectly said. They sure go by fast!


Handsome Hayden
Even covered in mud, he's still a cute little boy.

Cheese!
I bet you never thought cheese and mud would go together so well!

Hayden loves Daddy
I just love the look on Hayden's face. Talk about admiration and pure love!

Aunt Sarah & Baby Hanna
She looks peaceful in the arms of her Aunt.

Cooking Time!
Bedstemor, Uncle Justin, & Bedstefar in the fancy new kitchen

Uncle Jared & Hayden
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The Girls
Audrey, Emma & Elizabeth...If only I can get Audrey to smile at the camera. She's getting too smart these days!


Uncle Joe & Natalie
"Close your mouth please Michael, we are not a codfish."
- Mary Poppins


Cheese!
Daddy & Hayden. Funny thing is that Jason was copying Hayden, not the other way around.


Aunt Wendi & Aunt Jenn
Don't they look lovely. If we only all could look this good on so little sleep!


Another Chocolate Lover
Hayden was my little helper as I made brownies for a ward elder's quorum activity. I don't think he's complaining...


My new best friend
Audrey is really into the whole best friend thing. It's a long list that changes daily or rather it grows daily. Once you're on her list she doesn't easily forget! Anyways after last weekend, Elizabeth and Ryan have been added to her best friend list.


This little piggy went to the market
Hayden was really into this piggy bank at Bedstemor and Bedstefar's house. I don't think I've ever seen him concentrate so hard on a toy. He's doing the Uncle Marc tongue thing!


Sleepy Time
Audrey and Elizabeth taking a "nap". Elizabeth was very sweet to tuck Audrey in so they could both share the big bear as their pillow.


Cute Natalie
Natalie has such a sweet personality. She is growing up very happily.


Ryan & Elizabeth are my friends.
Jarin really loves all of his cousins. Even though it was a short visit, we're glad they had so much fun together!


Cute Girls
More fun with the girl cousins.

Our Family
We were reminded that we don't have too many pictures of all 5 of us together so we had to make sure to get at least one in. We sure had a wonderful time!


The Whole Bell Family
(Top Row) Brennen & Ashleigh Petersen, Audrey, Stephanie & James & Ellyn Schofield, (Middle Row) Jason, Sam Schofield, Jarin, Jenolyn & Hayden (Bottom Row) Randy & Diana Bell, Erin & Marc Bell.

What a handsome group! Please let's do this again!


Surfing Hayden
Of course no trip to the beach is complete without a little boogie boarding! Say Cheese Hayden!



Cute Cousins
Audrey, Sam, & Jarin painted these shirts all by themselves. They have a lot of fun together.


Happy Bennetts
Even though they were missing a few of their numbers, they sure know what it means to enjoy your family. We love you guys!

Silly Bennetts
"Hmmm..." David says "Is that salt water I smell?"


Preggo Kris
I just had to take a picture of preggie Kristyn. Come to think about it...I think I have the same shot of myself when I was pregnant with Jarin. We're so happy that our families are growing! Yeah to Kris and Shaun to make that conscious choice to have a family even when the world would tell them it isn't worth it or to wait until there's more money! We're so happy for you guys! You'll do great!


The Schofield Family
James, Ellyn, Stephanie & Sam

Grandparents
Grandpa, Grandma & Hayden. We are so blessed to live close to wonderful family.


Jarin & Grandpa
Two cute boys together in their matching red.

Mommy & Hayden
And no, I didn't stick my finger in a light socket...

Solvang
It's been years since I was hear last and Jason had never been. He even found himself a nice nonstick ableskiver pan. What sort of pan you say? It's like a yummy, filled pancake ball. Tastes great with fresh boysenberry jam and whip cream. Yum!


Daddy & Hayden
Hayden likes cookies. Just don't try to take them away!


Pretty Shells
Just playing around for a moment.

Carpinteria Sunset
A perfect Carpinteria sunset to end a beautiful, relaxing week.

Beep Beep
Hayden loves "riding" his bikes. I say bikes because he hops between Jarin and Audrey's little scooters and his own. Even if he doesn't actually go very far he thinks he's pretty clever.


Beautiful San Diego at Night
This was a fun shot from directly outside our hotel. This was a wonderful Mommy & Daddy only trip to San Diego on the 19th of July. We were there for an award's ceremony for Jason's job. It was a nice break, but we still missed our sweet kids.


Lil' Lightening McQueen
Hayden really loves wearing this hat! Jarin was very sweet to give it to Hayden.

He Can Fly!
This was the fun result of our sprinklers over watering. Pretty much a lucky shot to catch him in the air like that. I think it looks cool. You should have seen the splash afterwards!


Funny Faces
Jarin and Audrey do love making their silly faces.

Funny Face Audrey
Now it's Audrey's turn to be silly.


Slip and Slide
Jarin has really loved playing slip and slide. Hayden loved it too. At least he loved to sit on it while Jarin tried to run and slide. Audrey wasn't too thrilled. She was ok just watching.

Pinata Jarin - He swings!
This was Jarin's first time at bat. They sure had fun. I love Sam and Stephanie's expression in the background.


Pinata Jarin
We were at my cousin Andy's homemaking from Mexico. Jarin and Sam did a really good job! They had a lot of fun too.


Senor Hayden w/ Great Great Abuelo Bell
Where's the salsa!?

Trampoline Buddies
Sweet Aunt Melodie and groovy Uncle Bart were great to let us come and hang out a little while before our long drive home. Thanks again for the peaches!


Cool Jarin
I just like this picture. My mom was very nice to take the kids and I to Huntington Beach while Jason was in New Jersey. We a great time. Here's to walking across the very hot sand with a child in each arm while the other one muscles the very heavy wagon willing it to keep moving forward and pleading with Jarin to keep walking. Ha! Memories!


Hi Hayden
The weather was gorgeous! Hayden was trying to grab the camera.


Fun with Grandma at the Beach
We even got a bite to eat at Ruby's. Yum!

Miss Audrey
Audrey wearing her favorite color purple with the hat that Aunt Stephanie made her.

Kindred Spirits
Funny, we expected that Audrey would like the ocean more, but it was Jarin who would rather not leave if he had the choice. Jarin and Grandma jumped and splashed in the waves for quite some time. And no, that's not me in the bikini...


Good Brother and Sister
All by themselves, they announced that it was time to read books before bedtime. They picked out a book, opened it up (it's one of those Search & Find Books) and Jarin starts to guide Audrey through the pictures. "Ok Audrey, where's the Cinderella? Good Job! Where's the pumpkin?" It was a very sweet Mommy moment. I'm so grateful that they are close in age and in their friendship.


Soapy Heads
Hayden saying cheese and Audrey with her fun soap pony tail mohawk.


Jarin loves the park
I wish I could take the kids more often. It's a little challenging now especially since Hayden is walking, and climbing, and almost running, but when we do make (usually because Daddy is with us) they all love it!

Jarin & Baby Hanna & Aunt Jenn
We were able to visit our darling new niece, Hanna Lisa Occleshaw on Saturday. She's almost 2 weeks. Jarin was very loving and gentle. He really loves his new cousin. He even announced that was should have another baby girl so that he can call her Hanna too.

Happy Birthday Hayden!


Yummy!
Hayden thought the chocolate cupcake deserved an enthusiastic clap before continuing.

Got Milk?
I think we have another chocolate fan!

A...boo!
I think he's trying to play peek-a-boo behind his spoon. What a cutie!


Would you like a little lick?
Sharing with Bedstemor.

We're so happy to be here!
Uncle Jared and Uncle Jordan

Bedstefar's Party Hat
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Aunt Jenn & Jarin
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Aunt Erin & Uncle Marc
We had a little birthday pool party on Friday the 27th for Hayden, Aunt Erin & Grandpa.

Come in...The Water's Fine!
Grandma & Grandpa we're braving the cool pool water, but we prefer it a little warmer, thank you very much! (From Left - Erin, Daddy, Audrey, Marc, Hayden, Mommy, & Jarin)


It's my party...
Hayden's really into sitting in the sink right now. Any chance he gets, he's very content to sit, splash & sing.


Meet the Christensen's
I don't know what started this, but we all took turns making our silliest faces. Sweet little Hayden isn't quite sure what's going on with Mommy and Daddy.


Veins, what veins?
Marc and Erin's turn

Aunt Erin
See, I told you you'd right in, Erin!

Crazy Daddy
What a good sport to play along with Mommy's craziness.

See, it's genetic!
Grandma, Marc, & Jenolyn

Grandma & Grandpa's turn
I love the look on Audrey's face. 

Caramel Corn anyone?
Grandpa, Audrey, & Grandma (Grandpa is a little sleepy)


Aunt Erin & Jarin
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Uncle Donnie & Daddy
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Two Silly Kids
I think the funniest part of this picture is the look Audrey is giving Jarin out of the corner of her eye.


Audrey's turn
Audrey is really into dipping things. I think this was strawberries dipped in milk...mixed with her silly face.


Jarin's Silly Face
After seeing our silly face pictures from Friday, Jarin and Audrey wanted their turn at being silly. Jarin is trying to cross his eyes. Cute kid.

Welcome Home!
Jason's brother Joe, suggested that we put some before and afters of the house on our website so you can all get a feel of what's going on here. Here goes!

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After - Master Bath
We call this a Terra Cotta color. Not bad for $2 for the gallon. Gotta love that "oops" paint.


Before - Front Room
These windows don't open by the way...


After - Family Room, Living Room, Toy Room, Office
I should've zoomed back a little more... Next time


Before - Kitchen
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After - Kitchen
I think the green is called Spring Time...Friendly, isn't it?

Before - Front Bathroom
Yes, that's fly paper above the toilet.

After - Front Bathroom
It's a work in progress. Think tropical retreat...

Before - Back bedroom
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After - Jarin & Audrey's room
This doesn't do it justice, but the paint really came out cute. "Oops" Paint, I'm a believer!

Before - Master BR
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After - Master Bedroom
I particulary love the new fan that Don put up. Thank you! The new bedding from my mom and the beautiful armoire that my parents gave us that matches our headboard. Thank you! Thank you!

Lunch, anyone?
This was a fun shot that Jason took of our closest neighbors. That's Frank, Buffy, Duke, Lucy, Bud, Marty and of course little Pat.

Helping Mommy
No matter how old we are, I think the best part of helping Mommy make anything with chocolate is always in the licking of the spoon.

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2 Cake Lovers
Jason was rather surprised that I let them go at the cake with such enthusiasm, but hey, they're cute kids.

Weee!
Hayden loves Top Ramen...if you couldn't tell.


In deep thought
He looks quite cozy there doesn't he?

Drumsticks
Since he's been teething I indulged him in the eating of his own drumstick. He tried with all his might to get his face as far in as he possibly could in that thing. It was hilarious!


Sleeping or in Serious Prayer?
Sweet little Audrey.


Like My Brother
For those who don't know, we have a picture of Jarin wearing this same shirt with his hair combed about the same way. I'll see if I can add it next for comparison. It's a little blurry, but I can't expect them to be cute only when it's convenient!

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Lion in the Grass
Well, technically they're very tall weeds, but the Jarin still loves playing in our new, fun backyard.


Audrey in the Grass
Jarin and Audrey were playing Lion and Kitty. I'm sure you can guess who got to be the lion!


Cute Friends
One thing I love about having these cute kids born so close together is that they are good little playmates. I hope it'll always be that way!

Audrey & Ellyn
Audrey and her cousin Ellyn. Look at those beautiful eyes!


Mud Bath
So after some considerable convincing, Audrey has discovered tht she definitely loves the mud!


Just like Mommy
I seem to remember that I was the same way at her age. Something about filling my diaper up with mud. And hey, I turned out fine! Right?

Here comes trouble
Now, cue the doggies...or as Audrey calls all 8 puppies "Wuffies"


No Wuffies!
And sweet little Audrey is now in near hysterical tears. Guess we won't be getting a dog any time soon.

Sharing with Uncle Jordan
As long as it wasn't the chocolate Ice Cream, Audrey was very willing to share

Sharing
I think it's cute that she's got her mouth open too. I wonder where she got that from!?


Hayden's First Spaghetti
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He's Growing Up!
This was a picture from a recent visit to Great Grandpa & Great Grandma Bell's house.


Beautiful Smile
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Ride Cowboy Ride!
Daddy is such a good sport with Audrey, Emma & Aaron in tow. Jarin is "patiently" waiting his turn.


Isn't She Peaceful?
I can't help it. There's something so serene about a sleeping 2 year old. Feb 28th 2008


Jarin
You can tell he's used to silly mommy taking pictures all the time. 2008-04-06

Audrey's Favorite Glasses
Audrey was very excited about our Easter Egg Hunt with the Occleshaw Family.  Not until she found all her purple eggs was she ready to sit still and smile. 2008-03-29

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The Pink Hat
Funny sometimes what will really be important to Audrey one day to the next. This day it was, the Dora shoes and the Pink Hat. Good thing she's so cute! 2008-03-22

Sweet Hayden

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Once again the time is speeding past! Jarin and Audrey had their first day of school this Monday and are LOVING it! Over the next few days I will add pictures of our activities over the summer. We've had a lot of fun relaxing and being with our family; it's hard to get back to the schedule of school but I know the kids enjoy and we all need it, right?!

The pictures I just added are from a fun trip we had down the street and around the corner (literally) visiting the boarding stable of a good friend of ours. Our friend, Royah, has her horse boarded there and let us come visit; offering to let the kids take a ride in the arena. They LOVED it! Jarin was a little nervous at first, but Royah's horse is so sweet and Royah SO patient, he relaxed quickly and enjoyed himself. Audrey on the other hand, was completely enthralled. Even when her turn was over, she wanted to keep the helmet on so she could have a second turn. Maybe some day we'll do riding lessons. This is definitely one of the perks of living up here; there is so much more room and opportunity for "communing with nature". Tons of people have horses. Although when the kids tried convincing me "can we please, please, please get a horse someday too mommy??!" I reminded them of the massive piles of poop that would need to be cleaned up and the novelty of the idea wore off a bit...for now!

It's been a very busy couple of months but I had to quickly let those of you that haven't heard that we are having another little boy. Audrey wasn't too happy to begin with, but she's accepting the idea now. =) If you want to see what I've been up to... feel free to check out my photography blog www.jenolynchristensenphotography.blogspot.com

Love to all!

Jenolyn and fam

Probably our biggest family news is that we're expecting baby #5 in April of 2011. We'll find out if it's a boy or a girl right before Thanksgiving. Audrey, of course, is 100% determined to believe that we're having a sister. I've tried to gently warn her of the possibility that Heavenly Father may be sending us a brother but she remains faithfully persistent in her belief. My sweet little girl. I know she was disappointed at first the day of Ammon's ultrasound, but she sure loves him now. Like she keeps telling me, "Mommy, we'll have to wait and see!"

Jarin is now in first grade at Cypress Elementary. We decided to try another school in the district that offers piano and Spanish starting in 1st grade. He really enjoys it but I haven't quite decided if I love driving an extra 45mins to an hour every day just to get there and back when we have a lovely school right around the corner. Any thoughts?

Ammon is a little walking boy now with quite the aptitude for climbing and emptying my kitchen cabinets. The other day I found he and Hayden playing hat shop with all my bowls. It was darling. Reminds me of when Hayden was Ammon's age; he loved to walked around the house with my strainer on his head.

Hayden is a very fun big brother. I try to encourage play time with he and Ammon since next year Hayden will be the big brother and home and Audrey will be in kindergarten. Amazing how fast time flies.

Jarin has officially finished his first year of kindergarten. Seriously, where does the time go? He's grown so much this year (physically and academically). Recently our neighbor was asking how old he was and Jarin responds, "I know, you thought I was 6." She turned to me and said she thought he was about 8. Sweet Jarin. With Daddy being 6'5" and Mommy 6' "shortness" is not very likely.

We've been working on our back and front yard these days. We're working with a friend from church who is teaching us some masonry skills and how to lay concrete. Trust me, we are far from opening a "Bricks R Us" but I always enjoy learning new things. On a limited budget of time and money it'll probably take us several months to get things where we'd like them, but in the mean time we are enjoying the adventure.

Ammon is now 9 months old and is such a cute, fun, wiggly baby. Hard to believe that 6 months ago he was (or rather I was) struggling to help him through colic, but you would never know that today. He is a very smiley good natured baby. Of course, he has to be with 3 older siblings who love him! He's working on crawling. He's definitely got the backwards crawling down pat, but we can't quite figure out how to flip the forward switch. He surprised me a few evenings ago by standing up in the bathtub (AHHH!). Why is it as a first time parent that we are so excited and almost pushy about them standing and walking? I was perfectly ok with Hayden walking at 13 months instead of Jarin and Audrey's starting at 10 months. The way things are going though, looks like Ammon may be following the majority on this one.

Looking forward to it warming up out here. Amazing that living 30 minutes north now warrants 4 seasons. We even had more snow flurries this past Sunday. I know I'll be looking forward to the cool once it hits 100+ in a month or so, but until then, I miss the warmth. Hope you all are happy and healthy! Love, Jenolyn & family

Good Morning!

Recently, my grandma asked me to send her an update on our family. I hope you don't mind that I'm now just going to cut and paste this here as well...Two birds and all. =

It has now been just over 7 months since we moved into our first home. Easy to remember since Ammon was 3 weeks at the time and he just turned 8 months old! We still have so many projects that we would like to tackle, but it definitely is a one thing a time sort of list. This weekend we will be putting up some cabinets in mommy's sewing area (yay!) and hopefully starting on the backyard. We plan on grading the back and laying down a little concrete over the next couple of weeks. Mostly to give the kids a better place to play and to hopefully prevent so much dirt from coming in the house! It's funny to hear Ash and Brennen talk about building a deck when we can barely get our front room painted but that's what happens when you've got 4 little ones at home!

Jason continues to serve as the ward YM president. This has been a newly discovered joy for him. For years he maintained the idea that he would dread serving with the youth, but he quickly learned to appreciate their enthusiasm for life and for the gospel. He has been a great asset to these young men who are looking for a strong, caring priesthood holder to be their friend and leader. He is still working hard to provide for our family and we are both so grateful that I don't need to work outside of our home.

Although the mounds of laundry and mess can be overwhelming, I am still so grateful to be a stay at home mother to our beautiful children. We have been blessed with some fabulously talented and kind people in our new ward who are now our friends. I've been taking a cooking class with our RS sisters (one of those monthly RS activities) and I love it! Like always, I enjoy learning new things but it is still a challenge to find that essential balance between what is good and what is needful. Sewing, photography, and even cleaning are all for naught if I'm not remembering to do those things that keep the spirit in our home. I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who offers peace and forgiveness as we daily strive to be loving and obedient.

Jarin is almost done with his first year of school. It's hard to believe that our little baby boy is growing up so fast. Yesterday he said a beautiful prayer all on his own, asking Heavenly Father for help with something he has been struggling with. It brought gratitude to my heart that he really is hearing us and listening. Jarin is a loving, vivacious boy who loves playing with our two new puppies, Goldie and Penny. He is doing so well at school with reading and writing. I have seen a huge improvement in his penmanship and am constantly amazed at what he reads and remembers. He's trying to learn to ride a bike and throw a frisbee. He's recently discovered how to whistle and loves to help his younger brothers and sister.

Audrey is becoming more of a girly girl these days. Although she is still quite fond of digging in the dirt and playing in the mud, she now lets me put curlers in her hair on Sunday mornings and braid her hair. She loves her dance class and will readily teach Jarin and Hayden how to do the "strawberry shake." It is a crack up to hear her talk and sing to her dollies. She remembers her burp rags and changes her dolls clothes when "they need to take a nap, Mommy." Audrey loves to create things too (I wonder where she gets that??) One of her favorite activities is to sit on the ground next to me while I am sewing and "snip snip." She had even made a few simple dresses for Sleeping Beauty. Very high fashion, of course. She loves having Ammon sleep in her room and will talk sweetly to him in the morning before I have a chance to come get him. She still strongly believes that she will have a little sister some day so she will set things aside quite frequently for her "girl baby."

Hayden is a crack up. He makes the funniest faces! He is still very loving but is actively asserting his independence. =) He loves dinosaurs and crocodiles and carrying the smallest puppy, Penny, around like a doll. I have even seen him try to rock her to sleep when he thinks she's tired. We are now dabbling in the age of potty learning. Thankfully I have learned that it has a whole lot to do with a child's readiness and not a parent's will or convenience. Hayden enjoys exploring things. Bees, spiders, lizards, pill bugs, ants and of course, mud. He actually handed me a flying ant yesterday. I seem to remember doing the same thing as a kid.

Ammon is anxious to get up and go. You can really see the eagerness on his face and he rocks back and forth almost willing his knees to crawl. He's been scooting backwards on his tummy and then spinning to change directions. It's sort of like on those little wind of cars and go in all directions. He loves to try to new foods. He recent favorites are asparagus, steamed squash and potatoes. He's been doing this adorable squishy nose face; he wrinkles his nose and smiles, making a snorting sound at the same time. He loves his siblings, lights up when Daddy comes home, but all and all, is a big time mama's boy. Jason and I were pondering last night how interesting it is when each child is born to a family. They really do come in the order they do for a specific reason. Obviously it's hard to see that reason all the time, but little whisperings of the Spirit confirm it from time to time. Ammon was supposed to come now.

We continue to put our faith and our trust in the Lord and his will. We plead for understanding when His timing is different then ours, but we trust and hope that all things will work out.

We love you all very much!

Love,

Jenolyn, Jason, Jarin, Audrey, Hayden & Ammon

I know this may sound silly for those of you living in the regular snowy places like Utah, Minnesota, Colorado and all, but for us Californians, it's a novelty. Especially for my kids who haven't done the snow thing too often. We've had a few days of snow here and there, but this was the first time that it fell during the day. It was horribly stormy and pouring rain all week last week, making picking up Jarin from school rather delightful. The day Ammon turned 5 months he cut his first tooth and we had a nice layer of white. A few days later, on the Friday after, Stephanie and her 2 little ones came up and spent the night with us. James has been rather occupied with the storm. We had a fun time although Jarin and Sam couldn't quite understand why the muddy slush in the backyard wasn't quite like the fun white fluff we last saw when we went to Utah a few years back. I guess that means we'll need to take a trip to the mountains since we are in nice driving distance now a days.

Sweet little Ammon will be 5 months old tomorrow. I can't believe how fast this is flying by. He is presently seriously working on his first two teeth. It feels like it's been several days now that we're saying, "Any day now...any day now." Seems like all of our kids have been that way. Definitely no surprise teeth popping out in our family. He is quite the rolly polly baby, but I think the chubby thighs and squishy cheeks are absolutely adorable. This month he has found his laugh. From very early he has been quite ticklish but lately he really gets a kick watching Jarin. Jarin loves his baby brother. Tonight at dinner he told all of us that Ammon was his favorite thing in the whole wide world. How cute is that.

So the last few weeks have been a lot of fun. Jarin turned 5 on the 27th of October. The kids and I brought him chocolate cupcakes to his kindergarten class. While I was there, his teacher, Mrs Cannon, offered to do Jarin's parent teacher conference. She says that academically he's doing fabulous. This was really great to hear since we were concerned with him starting a month and a half later than everyone else that it was going to be hard for him to adjust, but not at all. Of course, he gets a little squirrelly from time to time, but what 5 year old doesn't? I'd be more concerned if she said he sits completely still in his seat every day and never talks to anyone else.

On the 31st, we celebrated Jarin's birthday with an all day party with lots of family and friends. Thanks to everyone who joined us. Sorry we made it a cold and flu party! That's right...within a few days, nearly every person who attended that get together is now sick. Thankfully it wasn't anything wrong with the food, just good ol' germs who love friendly people. Since then we've had a few trips to the doctor's office and are still trying to make our way through it. It's been a good 3 weeks of sickies and I am well ready to be past this. Maintaining my sanity with 4 children is hard enough without adding boogies, cough attacks, and fevers. I have however decided that no matter now much you save on cheaper tissues, having something soft to wipe your nose when wiping 100 + times a day with is completely worth the pennies or dollars more you spend.

So...we are now in our first home. Not the one I mentioned in my last entry, but still... It's a beautiful home in Hesperia, CA and we are very happy to be here. My goal is to be unpacked by Christmas. I know that sounds funny especially for those of you who know how antsy Jason and I both are to be unpacked and settled already, but with a new baby and Jarin in school, it's taking us a lot longer than we expected!

Speaking of new baby...Ammon Spencer Christensen was born Aug 20th 2009 at 6:04 pm. He weighed 9 lbs 13 ounces and was 21 3/4" long. Our biggest baby so far and super cute. He's got strawberry blonde hair that loves to stand straight up and beautiful blue eyes. Just this week I had to take Jarin to the doctor for some asthma issues (he's doing just fine now) and I snuck Ammon on the scale. With a full diaper on and all his clothes he weighed 14.13 and that was just over 5 weeks old. I'm guessing he was really about 14lbs which is exactly what Hayden weighed at this same time. He's definitely fitting in size-wise!

We have been struggling with some colic issues though. Just about every day and most definitely every evening our sweet little guy has had some mean, mean, mean crying and screaming fits lasting nearly 3 hours at times. It's very challenging to maintain sanity and even the other kids are starting to cover their ears or walk to the other side of the house when it's happening. I'm really thankful this isn't our first baby or I might not have been so willing to have more! Don't get me wrong, we love him dearly and are so happy to have him in our family but we are all looking forward to being past this little bump in the road. It's interesting really...when he was first born, while we were living at my parent's house, I remember looking at him one evening and just had this amazingly strong feeling of love and gratitude for this sweet little boy. That feeling has helped me so many times when I have sat in the dark rocking Ammon and praying for the peace to help him find peace. I sit there and pray for understanding as to how I can help my baby, crying sometimes because I feel like I should know what to do to fix it...Mommies are supposed to know how to fix it...but I don't. All I know is that I love this baby and that he is supposed to be in our family and I trust that eventually "This too shall pass." So in the meantime, I find reasons to enjoy this time, kissing and hugging my cute squishy little boy. I can't help but melt when I hear his "Ah goo's" and definitely loving his sweet smile.

We are now in escrow for our very first home. We'll have been married for 7 years this July, so I think it's definitely time! I don't have pictures yet, but we are going up again on Saturday to take pictures and measure windows for blinds. We feel really happy and blessed. It's got great space for our growing family and fun potential for future family get-togethers.

Our new address will be
10933 Admiral's Bay
Victorville, CA 92392

We should close escrow the first part of July although we're hoping to close before 4th of July weekend. We'll see. In the mean time, we keep convincing ourselves to laugh since our stinky house seems to be trying to kick us out. Today, for example, I can't get the backyard sprinklers to turn off. I've canceled everything...even unplugged the sprinkler system...they just won't turn off. I first noticed they were on at 7:30 this morning and at 10:45 at night, they're still on. Of course I've called the property manager, but no response. It's a good thing we don't pay for water!

I continue to have a normal healthy pregnancy. Our little boy appears to be growing well and on schedule. It's been really funny because even at just 24 weeks which I hit this past weekend, I can already see my stomach bouncing around. When I asked the doctor about it during my appointment a few days ago, he kindly told me that my muscles are thinner than what they used to be. Thinner, huh? I think that's a nice, fancy way of saying that I'm not in the super model beauty contestant state that I once was. HA! In the meantime, I figure I'm just taking on for the team.

Hayden was moved to a toddler bed a few days ago. We've been debating back and forth for some time about whether it was worth it the effort to keep him in a crib. He figured out several months ago how to climb out of his crib...several times over and over again on a bad night. So far, we're still working out the kinks, but it's helpful to remind myself that eventually we will figure this out.

Jarin continues to look more and more like a boy-child. He's so tall and handsome. His hair still shows the red tint, but not nearly as red as it was as a baby. He is now enjoying writing his name and reading short words that I write for him. It's fun to see his wheels turning as he works out the details

For those who haven't heard, we are currently looking for a "new" home. We found out about a month ago that the people who own our house and all the stinky farm property, have gone bankrupt and are in danger of losing their lease. (It's a much longer story than that, but you get the idea.) So, with a baby on the way the end of August and Jarin ready to start kindergarten around the same time, we thought it would be wise to be proactive and find somewhere new to live. We're looking to move in the same general area we are in right now. Jason's office is in Rancho Cucamonga and his territory in Fontana so pretty much we're looking in the Ontario, Upland, Rancho, North Fontana area...for now. So far, we've seen a lot of houses, put bids on a few, but that's all. Part of the problem has been the huge number of bank-foreclosures on the market. The banks are looking for the secret highest bidder (of course they won't tell you what that magic number is) and you're left to guess how much to bid and how much work, if any, we would need to do to repair it. It's been a fun roller coaster. Marc and Erin are in the same fun house search we are and with their little guy due the same time as us, it'll be fun to see what happens! We're praying that the right thing happens and that we can understand the Lord's will for us and our family.

We had our ultrasound today. I've been going back and forth about whether we're having a boy or a girl this time. There have been times that I've leaned both ways, but could never fully decide one way or another. Today during the ultrasound, the technician needed me to lay on my sides so she could she the baby better. It struck me funny since we had to do the same thing with Jarin at his ultrasound and then again with Hayden during delivery. I thought...how ironic this would be if this baby was a boy too?
Audrey's a little disappointed. At least she was at first. Jarin was almost jumping up and down at the idea of having a baby brother and Audrey was almost dragging her feet as we walked down the hall. She seems much better about it now, but she sure was bummed. "But Mommy, I want a girl baby." Maybe next time, we told her.
So, at the end of August, we look forward to welcoming the newest, handsome, member of the Christensen family.

So where do I begin. It has been a really a long time since I've had a moment to update everyone on our goings on. I honestly believed that once Christmas was past, things were going to slow down...and here we are in March! So much for that theory. In the mean time, Audrey has turned 3, Hayden is 19 months and Jarin is not quite 4 1/2. We're still living life on the stinky farm, grateful that some of our fun plumbing problems have be fixed (knock on wood) and the roof is holding. On a happy note, we are expecting our #4 baby due the end of August. We'll find out the end of this month whether it's a boy or a girl. Every once in awhile I muse over the idea of not finding out...but I like being prepared. I had my 14 week appointment yesterday and heard that beautiful little heartbeat thumping away. It's a sound that never gets old or boring; it still is so humbling and amazing that something so small is growing inside my womb. Jason is as busy as always and we're continuing our efforts to be debt free and ready for buying a home (soon!). Jarin will be registered for kindergarten this month which is so surreal since he's our first, but he's ready for the challenge. Audrey is still the princess fanatic and now she's got the outfits to match. It's nice she has a brother who enjoys playing the prince to her princess. Hayden is really starting to talk, although a lot of it is Hayden language, but it's so fun to see his enthusiasm to communicate. Of course, Hayden is still stuck being the dragon or the lion or the dog, but he doesn't mind. He just loves the idea of being chased. I hope that gives you a little bit of where are family is...and I'm going to work on not leaving so much time in between. Hugs to all!

 I've really been getting a kick out of Hayden lately. We can really tell that he's paying attention to more and even better, trying to participate in a lot more. He babbles a lot already, but just today I felt like I was hearing real words. We've had fish for probably a year now, but it was like he just noticed our little female betta "Lola" today. "Iss, Iss, Iss" he kept repeating...which of course, means "fish." We saw himself on the camera and said "Den" and pointed to Audrey saying "Dee."

Jarin and I have been practicing for his part in the Primary Program. He has 2 parts actually. One is a summary of Nephi's experience building the boat and the second is quoting D&C 18:15. Amazingly enough he's got the scripture memorized already. He does such a good job and loves the attention when we applaud and congratulate him. I can't believe he'll be 4 next week. In some ways he looks like a 6 year old, but in other ways, he seems like he was just a baby.

Audrey has the funniest little cartoon voice and vocabulary. One of her favorite shows in the "Uppa San Chow." For those of you unfamiliar with this name, it's also called the "UpSide Down Show." One of her favorite parts of the show involves "action fing-ahs" (fingers) where your fingers come to life and solve problems and help people. In theme with this, Audrey will randomly call out "Let's call the action fing-ahs!" and her little hands go to work. It is really quite hilarious.

Thanks for enjoying our family updates!

I was so inspired by our recent General Conference. I felt that many of the talks were speaking to me personally and answered some of the concerns that Jason and I both have been carrying. Prior to conference I prayed that I would understand how to get through some of the challenges that we are experiencing right now. I know that we need to keep moving forward, have faith and trust in the Lord and everything will be right, but I was searching for help on how to make it through right now...today...when it can feel so overwhelming. I felt humbled and grateful as I listened to one talk after another answers those very questions. The one that impacted me the most was 3 simple words, "Enjoy the Moment." Isn't that so true! There is a great deal of worry and panic and fear going on in the world all around us, but there is also a great deal more to be excited and grateful for.

This thought is what inspired the 2nd half of pictures in the newest album above. I was preparing dinner...inside for just a few moments...I look outside and see that Hayden is covered in head to toe mud and Audrey and Jarin jumping in their newly created mud puddle. I took a breath and thought to myself. Remind you that I had just asked Jarin and Audrey not to play in the water. Again the phrase "Enjoy the Moment" comes to mind. Remembering I would have liked to have done (and did) the same thing as a child, I quickly finished putting dinner in the oven, grabbed my camera, and went outside. Yes, I did have to mop the floor as they ran to the bath tub when it was all done, but we had a good laugh and I got some great pictures of my beautiful children.

Enjoy the Moment!

 I know this may be silly since many of you live out of the state, but I just want to keep this in our minds. Like my mom keeps saying, give our children a chance. I just was reading somebody's response to a YouTube video by Newt Gingrich urging people to vote for prop 8. These people's response was negative. Asking, "What do you haters care, how does it affect you what I do in the privacy of my home?!" It makes me so sad because they obviously don't get it. Another one of Satan's designs to distract people from truth. Jason and I pray every day that people's hearts will be touched by the Spirit to know that marriage is sacred and can only be between a man a woman. I believe that we can win this thing. For our children and yours, we need to win this thing...

Ok seriously...I know that hate is a strong word, but I have no kind feelings to these little buggers. They already destroyed 1 plant almost over night and I'm determined not to let them win again. The past few days I have pulled off no less than 8 worms a day. Yikes! I have learned some odd little ways to spotting and disposing of them though. Indulge me to share them with you. Obviously the missing/holey leaves are a dead giveaway that you have a naughty worm at work. I've also learned to pay attention to the green worm droppings. These are generally just below the live worm munching away. With my first plant casualty, I didn't start looking for the worms until way too late. If you've got worm poop, trust me, you've got some big worms! If you get real close and if they're big and fat you can even hear them chewing. I know, gross, huh? They seem to prefer the new leaves the best at the end of the stem, but that's just me. They also hide at the bottom side of the leaf and along the stem. They can be real hard to spot since they're bright green to match the leaves, but they have this spikey little red "tail" and white "stripes" that break up their camouflage. This is most obvious in the big ones. When I first started pulling them off, I would try to grab them around their middles, but that's too squishy for me. I get a little weirded out by squishy, gooey green things. I then tried pulling them off by their heads, but no joke, it was like they tried to bite or something! So now, I prefer to pull them off by their red tails. Yes, you have to watch out for falling poop, but at least they don't ooze open or try to bite you. I drop them in a near by bucket and Jarin happily fills it up with water. Oh the fun of gardening. I tell you though, it's a great way to focus some frustration!

While we were at Solvang last week, we went to a great little Taffy store. Knud Rasmussen was the owner. A funny little man who enjoyed singing "It's now or Never" again and again and again. Just as long as you called him "K-Nud" and not "nude." (I'm not making this up, I promise) Anyways, later back on the beach, I am enjoying a lovely peace of very soft, not sticky at all taffy, when my very expensive, recently installed dental crown comes out. I promptly put it back in my mouth and enjoy the rest of the week praying that it'll stay in its place long enough to get back to my dentist appointment the following week.

Fast forward to today the day of my dentist appointment. Here I'm anticipating a pretty short visit, right? Yeah...So, they do some xrays to make sure everything's still fine and prep my mouth to put it back in. The dentist picks up my crown. Wipes my stubby tooth to make sure it's dry and...drops my crown straight down my throat where I promptly gag and swallow it! And no matter how much I gag and cough it's not coming back up. It doesn't hurt or anything like that, but I have put in call to my doctor so I can get a chest xray to make sure it doesn't get wedged anywhere it's not supposed to. Thankfully it's not one of those stories where they dentist recommends that I sit on a bucket and bring the tooth back later! Though Jason was teasing that I should put it up on Ebay. Hmmm...I wonder how much I could get!

 This weekend all 3 kids started in with a little cold. No big deal. Jarin started Saturday afternoon, pretty much on the way to the Occleshaw's house to see baby Hanna. Too Cute! Audrey and Hayden late that night. By Sunday though Hayden started in with a little bit of wheezing... I almost feel like I could end it right there...Anyways, Sunday night was rough and by Monday morning he was not happy and not breathing well. I tried the steam bath, the cool moist air, but neither helped much. After we woke up from his nap he still was struggling even to just eat his banana. I made the decision to give him an asthma treatment. I continued 2 more times before Jason got home. I got in touch with his pediatrician who said I was doing the right thing. After the 3rd treatment, he was still struggling so after a blessing from Daddy, we both decided he needed some extra help. Although Urgent Care is often a dirty word to some, Hayden and I walked right in.
Dr. Lee was great and gave us very quick and very comprehensive care. They checked for pneumonia (NEGATIVE) just to be safe. Hayden was super brave and the x-ray tech even had to ask me to let him cry to better take the chest x-ray. It's always hard to see your little one in the hospital gown in a huge room and huge machinery and then with a breathing mask on again and again, but the words of the blessing came back again and again. I knew he would be safe and I felt strengthened by his peace.
So, they're not calling it asthma yet, but we've definitely got our boxing gloves on. I tell you though, I was much more calm and confident this time than I ever was in the beginning with Jarin and his asthma. One day and a time, right?

I may not have told everyone yet, but at the end of April I was pulled over. The officer originally pulled me over saying that my tags were expired, but someone had stolen it. However, as he was checking this out a few minutes later he came back and says, "Well yes, just take care of your registration and did you know you license is expired?" Flabbergasted I stammered that I didn't realize that and was shocked that nothing had come in the mail. Long story short, apparently, the DMV updated our address in the registration department, but not in the general address department. At least that's what the gal at the DMV said is what probably happened. So, anyway, I've been panicked for many weeks as to what would possibly happen. I've been reading online as much as I can and there isn't any exact information about fees or traffic school or whatever with for this type of thing so I was really nervous. Several things I found said like $300 minimum. Yikes!

So Jason and I said a prayer this morning and off I went. My mom was great and watched the 3 kids for me. There was probably close to 200 people there. When it was my turn, the judge asks me, "Did you renew your license...Yes...Can I see it?...Did you renew your tags?...Yes...Did you tell the DMV about your new address?....Yes...Do you have $1000?...Um...No. Oh I'd just thought I'd ask, you were giving so many yeses already. (Comedian judge) So, that'll be $10. When would you like to pay that?" Needless to say I was so grateful that the Lord saw fit to answer our prayer. One could ask, why go through that agony if only to come out just fine, but I think I'm realizing that if I would have know it would have been fine, I probably wouldn't have been as grateful or as prayerful. My faith grew too.

We've begun the wonderful labor of love known as gardening. The kids and I really are enjoying the chance to be outside so much more. Thanks to our laundry room we can keep the mud tracking to a minimum. Hopefully! The only issue so far has been keeping the neighborhood "wuffies" out of the yard. They're super sweet little dogs and the mama is so gentle. Hayden loves it, but Jarin not so much and Audrey not at all. Well, she loves them at a distance, but no unauthorized licking allowed. Jarin likes them best when he has a hose in his hand so he can ward off any stragglers. It's a funny sight to say the least.

Saturday I finally walked inside our "new" house. It has a lot of fun potential, but it has a lovely dairy smell to it. Several people from church have offered to help as well as brothers, brothers-n-law and brave parents. We are really grateful to the many who have offered help since it'll sure make it go by fast. We set off some bug bombs and left to go paint shopping. In the last 2 weeks we've been to 3 Lowe's and 3 Home Depots and been very successful finding "Oops Paint." Hey $5 per gallon is much better than $20-$30 per gallon! This way we get to incorporate some very fun colors too! We figured that since we have to paint we might as well make it exciting!

This weeks I made me return to the dentist office. I've been trying to go since before I was pregnant with Jarin. Long story short, I now need 8 fillings 4 crowns and 1 exciting root canal. They tried to do the root canal and 2 of the crowns this week on Thursday, but I had an infection some where that was very not happy so it's been postponed until next week. In the meantime I've got some penicillin that I'm working on to try to kill this infection off. Oh well, right?

So this morning we officially put in our notice with our apartment complex that we will be moving. Jason went to the house yesterday and took a bunch of pictures. We know we've got some cleaning up to do, but for $500 a month we don't mind at all. We found out that technically it's in Corona. Basically at the Chino and Corona border. We have until the 14th of June to be here, but I think we're hoping to move the 7th of June. That way we can stay away from Father's Day and my brother, Marc's, graduation. Move #10 here we come!

I had a very nice Mother's Day yesterday. Jason got up with the kids so I got another 20 minutes of sleep. Amazing what 20 minutes will do for you! Jarin & Audrey sang with the Primary children in church. Well, in all honestly, Audrey was only visible from her nose up and Jarin was very happy to jump up and down playing peek and boo, waving and shimmying with the kids standing next to him. Still, I felt the desire of their little hearts and that made me happy. Jason was very attentive, as always about what I would like as a gift. He gave me 3 pairs of new (non-maternity) jammies, pretty earrings, an ironing board cover ('cuz he heard me say that we could use a new one) and a fun game called "Whoonu." Game players beware...it's a fun one!

 So last Sunday when we came home from church we realized that our upstairs neighbors we're having a party...again. This and a few other annoyances has prompted us to begin the search for a new place. This time we're hoping for something with a little more room and a yard of some kind. We've got a few leads now, but we're just praying that the right thing happens. In the mean time we're having fun where we are!

Sweet Jarin is really growing lately. Last weekend when Jason's family was in town for Aunt Jenn & Uncle Donnie's new baby girl Hanna's baby blessing, we noticed that he's very similar in height to his 6 year old cousins, Dallin & Ryan. I'm glad that we live in California where the cut off date for kindergarten is Dec 1 because he sure would look out of place if he had to be held back an extra year. I've started setting aside time just about every day that he and I can work on things to get him ready for school next year. He's doing really well. He gets a little frustrated sometimes, but you can tell that's he's so excited when he learns a new skill. Jarin loves spelling his name. Just ask him, he'll spell it and now write it for you right away. We're so happy to see him happy about learning!

Jarin really likes helping. Washing dishes (playing with bubbles), watering the garden (wetting Audrey and making mud), putting his towel away after bath, fixing things with Daddy (luckily there are lots of those opportunities right now) and throwing away Hayden's diapers. I'm trying to find new things and new ways for him to help me. I know this wanting to help thing won't last too long so I'm grateful for this beginning desire to be helpful. If anyone has any ideas, I welcome them enthusiastically!

Lately we've been working on spelling things.  One of Jarin's favorite shows right now is "Word World" on PBS. He can spell SHARK, PIG, FROG, DOG, PIE and of course, JARIN. I just love the look on his face when we spells something right and we cheer him on. He's growing up so fast! 

Not too long ago I read that potty training is really an inaccurate term. It should really be potty learning or toilet learning. I didn't quite understand what the difference was until trying this lovely stage of life with Jarin and now Audrey. Audrey loves her new underwear, her "unnies" as she calls them. Her favorite unnies being her Princess Cinner-elll-la unnies of course. We have had some successes which has been wonderful. However, I think the only really "training" that's going on right now is Mommy being trained to clean up wet spots on the carpet. One day at a time, right? 

Audrey has thoroughly discovered the word "My."  Particularly the phrase "my do it." Generally it's not the most laughable of phrases, but the other night I had to chuckle. She was getting ready for her nap and announced that she had an owie on her knee. "Oh, I'm sorry you have an owie, sweetie. Are you ok?" "Yeah, mommy. My ok. Mommy kiss it?" I lean in to kiss her knee which she promptly pulls back and says, "No, my kiss it." Then she proceeds to lather 5-10 kisses all over her leg and says "that's better." "Good Night, Audrey" "Nigh-night Mommy"

Last night we were at Jason's parent's house celebrating Mother's Day. Uncle Jared had made everyone some homemade ice cream. Uncle Jordan convinced Audrey to share with him her Pineapple Ice Cream. (Yummy!) However, when her scoop of Chocolate Ice Cream came around and Uncle Jordan tried to convince her to share again she was determined to keep her cup well out of reach. She's no dummy!

Miss Audrey is definitely a little girl. She loves pink and purple. Loves to wears hats and necklaces and dresses and is head over heels for anything to do with Princesses. Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, Belle, a pig dressed up as a princess...it's all the same to her. She loves it. Jason and I find ourselves stifling a laugh almost daily as she prances around "mommying" her brothers and her baby dolls. Watch out world, here she comes!

 Hayden is a funny little boy. He has gotten to the point where he is noticing people more and will try to do things to get our attention. I do mean that in a good way! Lately he's become this major pack rat. He'll pick the oddest little things and carry them around the house for hours. Toothbrushes, a bubble wand, a doll umbrella, toy spatula, spoons (2 or more), the remote if he can catch it, phones, toy screwdriver... you get the idea. Well, I think it started yesterday he has taken to Audrey's blanket. This is Audrey's bane-tee, her absolute comfort object. The poor thing to started to get holes in it, it's that well used. Well, Hayden likes to put the blanket over his head and wander around the house like a little pink ghost. He thinks he's so funny! Of course Jarin and Audrey try to take it off of him to play peek a boo, but still he picks it back up and practically runs around all covered up this way. I keep telling myself that I should bring out the video camera because it's quite hilarious to watch!

 Sweet Hayden has been working on these molars for quite some time now. Yesterday I looked in his mouth and thought that I saw some piece of food or other small thing-a-ma-jiggy (which is really common for Hayden) so I stuck my finger in to get it out only to realize that it was a big piece of skin hanging down. Ouch! He really has been a good sport in spite of all this, but he's just not his same pleasant self. I'm hoping we can crank out all 4 and be done with it.

 Hayden has started this fun new thing where he throws his arms up in the air. Sort of like saying "blast off!" or going down a roller coaster. Too cute. I'll try to get a picture of him doing it. Still not walking, but he is sure cruising furniture like a pro. Right now we're praying that he can cut his top 2 molars. I'm sure glad I don't remember teething...

Hayden's nickname (for now anyways) has evolved from Audrey's cute developing language. She calls Hayden "Hay-dee." Then again, my brother Marc is still lovingly called Mookie.  Did I say that out loud?  Hayden is a speedy crawler and especially loves to play "I'm gonna get you!" He's got a smile that'll melt your heart and is quite the cuddle bug. We're learning to vacuum much more often and keep the kitty food up high. However, teaching Hayden that the toilet is not his personal swimming pool might take a little longer.

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