I know that I need to do better!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love you all and I promise to do better now, on the blogging that is. Dad and I went bike riding this morning, I felt like a first grader learning to ride again. It all comes back to you though, after 20 tumbles. I will write more tomorrow night I promise. You all are my inspiration. Love, Mom and Dad

How Time Flies

I came across this picture of Christian and Dad. I think it's the first picture of them together. This was supposed to put on his bday, but I couldn't get anybody to help me put it on. Thank goodness for Spencer.
Love, Mom

Moving Marissa

We had so much fun looking for furniture for Marissa and then moving her to Price.....We surely couldn't have done it with out Rich and Dad. the Strong men. As you have seen, her new home is just so darling, she has very good taste. We miss you though Marissa. I keep looking around for you. Love, Mom and Dad

back to serious blogging

Sunday, August 15, 2010
Back to serious blogging!!!!!!!!!
I feel like I have been a bad-bad blogger. So I will continue on to do this everyday. so that I can have a journal. I really did enjoy the trip back east. It changed alot of my thinking about things. I am so happy that we were blessed enough to be able to go. Dad is a great planner, I must admit. I am going to write a little tonight and then I am going to try to remember all the neat things that we were able to do on our trip. First, this has been a semi-sweet week, it started out with Aimee's birthday, and remembering all the joy that we had the day that she was born. It was such fun to have her, I remember that they whisked her away before I could get a good look at her and I kept asking if she was alright. I was so afraid that she wasn't, but the doctor said "are you hard of hearing? The door is closed and we can still hear her screaming" That was the most wonderful sound that I had ever heard, was her cries for the first time. We had truly and at last been blessed with a little Aimee. I love you Aimee so very much. On the 10th of August was my Dad's birthday, Rees J. Stephens, he was a very comforting Dad. I always felt safe when I was at home with him. and also growing up. I knew that he was always prepared for every situation. He and Mom helped me through a bad period of nightmared and bad dreams in my early teens. I knew that I could count on him. He prayed when I was born early that I would live and he promised in return that he and mom would bring me up in the Gospel to be a good daughter and later mother, I hope that he is proud of their results. I am. On the 12th of August, our little Christian was born. What a miracle happened in the Huntsville area that night, we had a BOY and no one could believe it, not even Dad and I. He was indeed a Jensen, He was named after his great-great-great grandfather who was the original Christian. He was a handsome and beautiful dark haired boy, even though he had a worried look on his face. He died on June19,2008, it really is hard to believe that this happened , but someone said this scripture that I think applies to him and his life...

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Back to serious blogging!!!!!!!!!

I feel like I have been a bad-bad blogger. So I will continue on to do this everyday. so that I can have a journal. I really did enjoy the trip back east. It changed alot of my thinking about things. I am so happy that we were blessed enough to be able to go. Dad is a great planner, I must admit. I am going to write a little tonight and then I am going to try to remember all the neat things that we were able to do on our trip. First, this has been a semi-sweet week, it started out with Aimee's birthday, and remembering all the joy that we had the day that she was born. It was such fun to have her, I remember that they whisked her away before I could get a good look at her and I kept asking if she was alright. I was so afraid that she wasn't, but the doctor said "are you hard of hearing? The door is closed and we can still hear her screaming" That was the most wonderful sound that I had ever heard, was her cries for the first time. We had truly and at last been blessed with a little Aimee. I love you Aimee so very much. On the 10th of August was my Dad's birthday, Rees J. Stephens, he was a very comforting Dad. I always felt safe when I was at home with him. and also growing up. I knew that he was always prepared for every situation. He and Mom helped me through a bad period of nightmared and bad dreams in my early teens. I knew that I could count on him. He prayed when I was born early that I would live and he promised in return that he and mom would bring me up in the Gospel to be a good daughter and later mother, I hope that he is proud of their results. I am. On the 12th of August, our little Christian was born. What a miracle happened in the Huntsville area that night, we had a BOY and no one could believe it, not even Dad and I. He was indeed a Jensen, He was named after his great-great-great grandfather who was the original Christian. He was a handsome and beautiful dark haired boy, even though he had a worried look on his face. He died on June19,2008, it really is hard to believe that this happened , but someone said this scripture that I think applies to him and his life...

Christian's 25th birthday

Happy birthday, Christian. We love and miss you so much, love Mom and Dad

Saturday the 31st of July

Another week has passed and I am going to finally get my camera in working order, the battery or what ever was down to zip when we finished the trip. I guess that I must be on everyone's blacklist, because I haven't gotten any comments FOREVER111111
Imust be extremely boring or the extreme of extreme boring. How are the kids? We are going to purchase one of those deals so we can see you all, when we blog, etc. Aimee, I didn't even know that you were going to come to SLC or go to Jackson!!Not that you have to report to me or anything, but a heads up , as they say in the bishopic would have been great. Maybe we could have come up to see you. Well, I know that you are getting things moved around and all. so I will not cry too loudly. Answer my blogs, you f.o.m.w. Love, Mom

Today is the 24th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am trying to get my trip together in my mind to write each day down. First I want to thank Dad for providing such a wonderful trip that has changed my life.....also I want to thank Marissa and Spencer for the great help that they were to both
dad and me. I personally could not have enjoyed it half as much if I had all the items to carry and my blisters to worry about. I have some dandy ones. They were like angels to me, also Dad was a miracle of strength and comfort. I want you all to know that "Nauvoo is in each of you, and when you are there they are there" I will explain that one later. I love you all and encourage you to plan a visit to Nauvoo in the near future. It will humble you greatly. I love the Savior and want you to know that I am very thankful for the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Love, Mom

what we did each day on our tour

I want everyone to know that this tour changed my life. My testimony of the prophet Joseph Smith and the restoration of the Gospel was greatly strengthened. To see how the Saints were asked to give up nearly every thing in every place they lived malkes me want to live the law of consecration to a greater degree. Finally, mom and I want to serve a mission soon, if the Lord wants us to.
included is what we did each day.


Day 1: Today we will start our fantastic church history tour by flying to Rochester New York where we will overnight.

Day 2: Full day visiting all of the Church History sites in Palmyra. Including: The Joseph Smith Sr. home, the Sacred Grove, the Hill Cumorah, the Grandin Printing Complex (where the first Books of Mormon were printed) and the Peter Whitmer farm in Fayette (where the Church was organized). This evening you will enjoy the famous Hill Cumorah Pageant.

Day 3: This morning we will start our drive to Kirtland, Ohio. On our way to Kirtland enjoy the majestic Niagara Falls. There will be plenty of free time to enjoy the Falls and maybe even take a ride on the "Maid of the Mist" boat that takes you to the base of the Falls. We will spend the night in Kirtland.

Day 4: Today we have a full day visiting all of the important sites around Kirtland including: The Kirtland Temple, the Newel K. Whitney Store (School of the Prophets), the Morley Farm, the New LDS Visitor Center and more.

Day 5: This morning WE FLY to Independence, Missouri Area. The Saints went by wagon train. Other tours go by bus, but we are going by airplane. This afternoon we will visit Independence including the Independence Visitor Center and Temple Mount. There will also be time to visit the headquarters of the Community of Christ, formerly known as the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In the afternoon and evening of Day 5 and the morning of Day 6 we will visit: Independence, Far West, Liberty Jail, Adam-ondi-Ahman and more.

Day 6: We finish experiencing all of the sites started on Day 5. We then travel to Nauvoo, where we will have time to do an overview of the city before getting settled into your hotel.

Day 7: Today we have a full day in Nauvoo. You will have time for a Temple session in the new Nauvoo Temple, if available. You will have time to see many of the restored buildings of (Old Nauvoo) and Church History sites. You will also have time to walk the Trail of Hope, where the saints crossed the Mississippi to head west.

Day 8: Today we visit the Carthage Jail were the Prophet and his brother were martyred. This afternoon we travel to the airport for your flight home.
It was GREAT!

The big day has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are leaving this morning for our BIG trip. I am excited as you can tell. I will write or send a card. We love you all. Love, Mom and Dad

Yesterday, very early

Today we had the best day, both Spencer and Marissa went through the St. George Temple. It was great. I will get Spencer to put the pics up. Love, Mom

The day after shopping with Marissa........

Yesterday, I had the very best time shopping with Marissa and helping her get ready to go through the Temple on Saturday. I had such a fun and great time. Love, Mom

Great Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was a great Sunday, especially since it was the 4th of July. I am proud to be a citizen of the USA I always have teared up when I see a parade, the flag and a marching band. I am so thankful that I was born where I was born and that I have been born of goodly parents...No, I am not Nephi! I hope that my children realize that they also have been blessed to be born here , now and be a citizen of the United States of America. I love you all, Mom

FUN WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We have had a very fun week with all our visitors. The boys and I saw Karate Kid, I think that I loved it more than or maybe as much as they did. I miss you Aimee and Kids, Cassie and Kids, Lacey and Kids, Natalie and Kids, and Christian. I am proud to be your Mom. Love, Mom and Dad

Aimee's home, Malans are here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are having fun, Rich and the boys are here and they will be here until Thursday. We will have fun. I miss you all who have left, write and keep us updated. We love and miss you all. Love, Mom and Dad

Hot Day!!!

I had a long day, a doctor's appt. in the morning and then I looked forever for a new purse, I did find one so that was fun. I heard that you all had a fun lunch with Grandma Stephens, I wished that I was there!!!!It has been so hot today and everyone has an allergy. UCK!!!! Dad had a very nice Father's Day, thanks to you all. I love and will see you soon. How is Elijah's arm doing Aimee? Love, Mom and Dad

Happy Father's Day!!!!!!!!

Happy Father's Day to all our fathers. We are all so lucky and blessed to have wonderful husbands, fathers and brothers and uncles. Count your many blessings and name them name by name. I love my own Dad and also Grandpa Jensen, and I especially do love your dad. We love you all!!!!!!!!!Yeah for the dads, also for wonderful son-in-laws!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Love, Mom and Dad

Proud Dad

What can you say when you lose your first born son? I looked forward to my first boy after all my wonderful girls. Such a smart,handsome and spiritual young man from the very beginning. I am lucky enough to have two sons like that. I'll never forget the year when Christian wanted to go every where with me. On the tractor, in the truck, on the motorcycle, he'd even lay on top of me on the couch at night. I'd take a day of that anytime. He served an Honorable mission while in constant pain. He loved his country more than anything but his family. When I went to Oklahoma to see him graduate from basic training both of us were so proud of his accomplishment. He loved being a medic and was so good at it. He was a friend of the underdog. I miss him! I pray that each of us will be worthy to join Christian in the Celestial Kingdom. I thank the Savior for making this possible. The last thing I told him was that I loved him. Love, Dad

Night of the 19th

I have thought of a few things about Christian that were most endearing to me. First , he would bring me flowers from the time he was little until he was older about twice a month to surprise me, he loved and enjoyed nature so much and the beauty that the Lord has placed on the earth, also he would, when I was upset about Dad feeling sick, he would always tell me , don't worry Mom, I will always take care of you, and he did, even his final few details that he did on this earth before he left us for a bit. I love and miss him with all my heart and I know that he is alright and doing good works where he is .I do love you Christian with all my

heart. Love, Mom

June 19,2010

It's morning and I have had a sweet phone call from Natalie about Christian, how can we help but think of him today. Some sweet memories are in order I think. If you have a chance, write something sweet or funny or tender, or interesting that you think of him or that he did for you that no one else knows about. That will make this day a wonderful day instead of a dreaded day in our memories.I am going to think today about a few things and then I will write them tonight. Love, Mom and Dad

Friday, the 18th......

Today has been kind of a serious thinking day, dad and I walked this morning and then he did some errands. I have been thinking about Spencer and Marissa leaving and I feel sad. But they need these wonderful experiences. I have also been thinking about Christian, what a day tomorrow....I love you all. Love, Mom

a great quote

The family is a haven in a heartless world. Love, Mom and Dad

GOOD HAIRCUT1111111111

i FINALLY GOT A GOOD HAIRCUT.... THIS IS A WORLD ANNOUNCEMENT.....MORE COMING LATER WITH A PICTURE FROM MY PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHER- Spencer S. Jensen. Love, Mom

TWO YEARS....

Today it has been two years since I have seen Christian, it was father's day and he was here to eat and he was so sick that he asked Dad to give him a Priesthood blessing. It was a comforting blessing. I came across a scripture this afternoon that reminded me of him. 3 Nephi 9:14 Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me.

Hair----freaky

I am going to do something about my long witches lock in the next few days!!!!!!!!!I have had enough of looking like a dumb grandma. So watch out in the next few days. Who knows maybe it will be worse- that would be hard to believe. Love, Mom and Dad

I am still adjusting to the Lula hair!!

Everytime I pass a mirror I can't believe that my hair is really mine! What a jolt. I have been thinking alot about Christian this week, on Saturday it will have been 2 years. What a long time, hard to believe but it even seems longer than that. I am so thankful for the gospel and it's teachings. We are all truly blessed to know that we, if we do our best will all be together again. That is the only thing that makes this all bareable. I hope that you all in your lives feel the same and I know that you are all doing such good works.I had the very cutest thing happen, Sam asked me the other day if he could or we could get him a book about the prophets. That amazed me. We do miss all of you that have left our glorious prescence (gag) We can't wait to see you soon. Hope HannaH and Elijah are feeling much better. We love you all, Nona and Farmer

OHHHH... MY FREAKIN' black hair

I dyed my hair this evening and it turned out Grandma Lula or someone else that I know that has or had jet black hair, Not you Lacey, it looks kind of cool ha-ha or maybe even vampirish. I'll have to take a picture of it and let you guys see. Meanwhile I might be arrested for being an alien. I hope that you feel better Elijah. We love you. Love, Nona and Farmer

Elijah I can't believe you and your antics!!!!!!!!

Elijah, we can't believe the hand and arm deal!!!!!Grandpa and I are in shock!!We hope that you will get better fast, we also put your name in the St. George Temple. We love you lots and lots, be careful though!!!!!!! Love, Nona and Farmer

I am getting excited for our trip

It is hard to believe that we will be leaving in about a month to go on our trip. Marissa made some very good chinese food tonight, so I have given her the earned title of Miss Bok-CHO. iT REALLY WAS GOOD. EVEN DAD LOVED IT. Aimee and Cassie please do your blog okay. I miss hearing from you both. CALL ME! we got the cutest pic of Lacey and the kids, she looks so cute!!!!!! Write back, love, Mom and Dad

What a HOT day!

We have had a hot day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!Have you all? I bet that upi all are not as hot as Cassie though!!!!!I will call her tomorrow and then report. I love you all. Love, Mom and Dad

What a great day yesterday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was such a wonderful day yesterday with Finn C. having been giving a wonderful blessing by his Father, Dustin. Also, it was Eve's birthday. What could ever be better than these two events? I love all of you so much, and I dread thinking about those that are moving for a time. Our family will be so empty without all of you around. HannaH, we are praying about your cute little heart, and I know that you will be alright. I will put your name in the Temple tomorrow. Keep safe everyone. It was so empty without Lacey and family and also Cassie and family.. I especially do miss your brother , Christian, I am sure he was aware of the doings of the day. He is never far away. Love, Mom and Dad

This is an important Eve!!!!!!!!

This is nifty how I worked that in there huh!!!!!! Tomorrow is Eve's birthday and also little Finn Christian's blessing day. What a great and wonderful day we will all have> We love you all. Love, Mom and Dad

Talked with Cassie

I talked to Cassie tonight and she and Chris and the girls are busy putting things away and getting organized. That won't take Cass long, she will have a million projects going in a week. As Grandma Lula used to say the grass wouldn't have time to grow under someone's feet because they always had so many busy things going on. It was something like that!!!Well you know what I mean . I am not the brightest bulb in the lamp tonight. Fact:you have 1 in 600,000 chance of being struck by lightning sometime during your life. See you Sunday!!!!!!! Mom and Dad

A thought from Dad

Brigham Young had the answer:

God never bestows upon his people, or upon an individual, superior blessings without a severe trial to prove them, to prove that individual, or that people, to see whether they will keep their covenants with him, and keep in remembrance what he has shown them. Then the greater the vision [or blessings], the greater the display of the power of the enemy. So when individuals are blessed with visions, revelations, and great manifestations, look out, then the Devil is nigh you, and you will be tempted in proportion to the visions, revelation, or manifestation you have received.xx

You guys are the choicest of spirits. As I thought of sweet Christian on Memorial day, I want our family to be together forever. Love Dad

Happy Birthday to our house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear house , Happy Birthday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It has been nine years today since our family moved to this home in St. George, we have had good and not so good times in our home. But, all in all we do love living here. We feel a very good feeling in our home. We love and can't wait to see you all on Sunday!!!!!!!!!! Love, Mom and Dad Be ready for lots and lots of picture taking. Bon Jour,

Memorial Day 2010

I want all of you to know that I am so proud to be born in this country. I love and really can't believe the bravery and honor of all of our soldiers, both gone and serving now. We are so lucky and blessed to be born here. One person that I know that realized this personally is your brother, Christian. I love you all. Mom Please let your children know how much you appreciate this free country.

Sunday the 30th of May

I love you all, but we are going to miss you alot!!!!!We didn't even know exactly when you left Cassie. We need to each get a computer camera deal. I'll write more later tomorrow. Yes, Ashlee we love you alot. Love, Mom and Dad We can't wait to see you guys on Sunday.

The 29th of May already

How are you all, or is there anybody to blog to anymore? I feel so alone without all of you, I am extremely glad that Ashlee hasn't defected to the outer sinful world. We are proud of you Ashlee and family. I will keep it going for you okay. Love, Mom and Dad

May27, 2010

Sorry, that I have been so negligent. I will update you all tonight when I have a minute. I've been thinking about Josephine today and wondering what a wonderful woman she must be, Lacey and Greg, also kids we love you all and know that you all will be a complete family. We know how losing someone no matter how long or short of a time they were with you and your family. leaves a tender spot that is really never able to be filled. We love you. Love, Mom and Dad

It is Friday, and i am still thinking about cleaning

It is Friday and Dan is coming and I still haven't cleaned one thing!!!!!!!!!!!So dan, I hope that your glasses are very dirty. I would rather see you than a dirty fridge any way. The big excitment today was that our fridge is semi-more that just semi dead. We are renting one for a week until our new one comes in. Thank-goodness. It seems like time is just flying by. Next is all you coming, all of Spencer's stuff , then our fun trip, then time to get Spencer ready for his mission to Hawaii. I'm predicting this Hawaii deal. Well have fun today. I love you all Fun Fact: there is a tribe of of athletes in Burma called the Intha that row their longboats with their legs. I guess an ancient form of spinning Aimee. Love , Mom and Dad

It is Thursday, Oh I'm naughty!!!!!!

I can't believe that it has been so long since I have written!!!! It was probably from my wreck trauma>>>>>>>from Dad No, I still love him. I'll write more later. Love, Mom and Dad

ASHLEE is our BIRTHDAY GIRL today!!!!!!!

Dear Ashlee, we love you and am so glad that you are our daughter!!!!!!!!!!! I love you so does your father. I remember what a bequtiful baby you were, your eyelashes were so long that they touched your eyebrows, you still retain that wonderful beauty, charming, sweet and very kind to others, especially your "little family" who does that sound like? We love you tons and tons. Love, Mom and Dad

Maddox is the Birthday Boy today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We missed singing to you , but we love you lots and lots!!!!! Your present is coming in the mail with your mom's okay. We hope that you have had lots and lots of fun and cake and presents!! Love, Nona and Farmer

The mystery spiller and the Teeth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Somebody is a mysterious spiller at our house!!!! Ther was gingerale all over the floor the morning. Thinking maybe Gary perhaps? He won't fess up. Also Spencer was a brave lad and had his dumb(wisdom) teeth pulled out in Provo, we were just driving by and Rick passed by and turned around and then came back and asked them if they took our insurance. They did-they are now gone. Love, Mom and Dad

Tuesday, what a fun day even tho' not taco day!!!!!

We had a good dinner even though it wasn't tacos. What all is going on up there? Gary has the stomach flu. Fun Fact: the largest flying bird is the albatross. We love you and can't wait to see you soom Love Moom and Dad

Monday

Today is Monday and kind of a hazy, lazy day. We heard that Aimee and Zach have sold their home. That makes me sad, because it means that it is true, they are moving. How could you????? Thank you all for your wonderful cards, books and other items for Mom's Day. I am blessed so....with all of you as our children, big and small. I should of said young and even younger..... You are a treat to both dad and I.. I love you Mom and Dad Fun Fact: the jawbone is the hardest bone in the body.

Sunday, Mother's Day 2010

I am so glad that it is Mother's Day, I am also so thankful for each of you and the things that you are teaching your children, you don'r have to be a mother to mother either, you are all gone from our area in St. George, but there are still little ones that I can mother. I am thankful for my sweet mother, she is a great example to me. I love you Mom. Love, Melanie

I skipped yesterday, sorry

I did forget to blog, but I was thinking about all of you; Tomorrow is Grandma and
grandpa Stephens wedding anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it, 57 years..I think. I love both of you alot!!!! Love, Melanie

Tuesday

Dad and I walked for about 3 or 4 miles today and we are pooped!!!! I literally couldn't walk this afternoon. I will be using a stroller tomorrow!!!! I do read all your blogs. They are witty and cute. Love, Mom and Dad

Glad that you read my blog!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last night I hurried and got off the blog because Dad said that his heart was way out of whack and not one of you called or answered my blog!!!!!!Mean girls-mean girls!!! He is okay and his heart seems to be fine but a concerned call would have made Dad feel better. And this is not meant to be a guilt trip. Fun fact: Blood makes up about 7% of your body's weight. But in my case it is 50% I think. We will be up in Provo soon to have Spencer get his wisdom teeth pulled. How is the house selling coming Aimee? The house hunting Cassie? and everything else you all are doing? We do love you all, Love, Mom and Dad

Sunday, what a good day......

Today is already heading into May, I cannot believe how fast time flies when you are having such loads of fun. Dad gave the High Priests lesson today and I am sure that he did a wonderful job, as usual. Our yard has looked so beautiful. Dad has worked so hard , I have to go he, just told me that his heart is out of rhythm. Lov

May the first I think, I am not allowed to go outside and see what day it is

I think that it is May 1st, I am not allowed to know, here in the jail< just kidding. Rick has planted so many beautiful trees and flowers this past couple of weeks. Our yard looks absolutely great. Come by and see. I will send out pictures soon. I love you all. Love, Mom and Dad

Thursday and Friday......

I guess that I was in such a great shock about K.L. amd S. that I forgot to blog. I think that he loves his camera better now anyway, and it doesn't require so much contention. Today we had Marissa come home for a while, We are so glad, it really is so fun to have her here. We are glad when she comes. The house seems brighter and lighter and happier. She has such a great wit. I love to have her around. Here is a new fact: In New York it is illegal to shoot at a rabbit from a moving trolley car. Also, Statistics show that Saturday is the most dangerous day to drive an automobile. We love you all, Mom and Dad

I am proud of Spencer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The school which Spencer attends is going to have a Gay/straight Alliance club and the next thing I knew smoke was blowing out his ears!!!! He wrote to the newspaper in St. George and expressed his hearty disapproval and has gotten back many rude comments. I am glad that he has the courage to express his feelings to his school and others about his disgust with this wickedness. I hope you girls feel the same, teach your views to your children, it is not alright to have tolerance with this issue.Love, Mom

Arbor Day a little early

We wanted to participate in Arbor day, butwe decided a few days early, we found the coolest tree in our outings (walking) that looked like a soft Christmas tree, so Dad took a little piece of it and we took it to the Nursery and they told us what kind it was, and we got a huge one that was on sale. It is about 12 feet tall or so and we have it going to be planted in the back yard on the top corner by some other bushes. It looks so dang cool. I will send you a picture of it okay? What have all of you been doing? Here is the fact of the day:A Virginia law requires all bathtubs be kept in the yard and not in the house. Think about that one guys......Love, Mom and Dad

Senior Ball Pictures

These are some of the cute pictures! Love, Mom and Dad

Busy-Busy!!!!!!!

I finally got a fantastic haircut at Great Clips, I'm not kidding at all, it is one of the cutest ones ever. Then I spent 3 or 4 hours shopping for the Prom dinner for Spencer and 5 friends, it was ever so much fun, but now I literally can't move. I have new everything, I will send you a picture of the shenanigans tomorrow okay. I had a blast but I can't walk at all, I must remember that I stillcan't act like I am 26 or so. I am a really hurting now. I can't stand up very straight- great. I will write more tomorrow. We love you all. Love, Nona and Farmer

Wednesday and Thursday.....

I have got to start being a little more diligent in writing my blog. I love to read all of yours so much. Marissa it was so neat to see you as an official teacher, we are praying for your success at finding the perfect teaching job, you have so many talents. Ashlee you are such a busy bee I can tell, I just hung up the phone with you. Natalie you are also a good mommie, even though Henry is having a tantrum with you for having Finn Christian. Good middle name. We love you all. I hate to see Cassie go, but it will be a new part of her life full of adventures. You all and I mean All amaze me. Lacey in Alaska fighting the elements of is that Faye? Just kidding. I love you lots Lacey. Fact: Bibliophobia is a fear of books. Mull that one over. Love, Nona and Farmer Aimee can also balance twenty projects at once while she walks or rides her bike. Love, Us And you know how I feel about my Spencer and all his talents and spirit.

We are home now

We are hoomoe now!!!!!Yeah! I guess. I will enjoy my bed very much!1 Love, Mom and DadWe enjoyed all of our visits with each of you! It was so fun. Love, M&D

Lazy day today!

My stupid back is giving me the aches today so I will just get things ready for tomorrow and pack for the boys and myself. See you tomorrow. We are glad that you are so smart Marissa, you have proven that to us and everyone else. Let your leg rest and sleep , sleep , sleep with Sominex tonight. Love, Mom and Dad I will explain later.

Garbage Day Again!!!!!

Today was smooth sailing on garbage day, not one fist fight!!!! I about decided to get my hair cut, but the appt. was too late, so this will give me some time to think about it some more. I had an X-ray taken at the hospital of my back and holy cow!!!! It looks like a tool box is in there----^ screws and a bunch of brackets or something that looks like that. It was quite creepy, Frankenstein or something. Well, we will be up there on Sunday afternoon, good day Elijah!!! Love, Nona and Farmer

My new friend and her present

As I have been walking through the neighborhood, I have met a few of the little kids. I met a little girl about 2 weeks ago and she was playing on the sidewalk and I asked her what her name was. she told me and Gary was with me. I guess she as alot of people do, think that he is my husband....huh....well today as I was walking she ran out into the road and said Hi Melanie, she said I read a book and a girl had a name Melody, but I knew that yours was Melanie, and she said that she had a present for me. a fluffy white ready to blow dandelion. She said that she like the white ones better than the yellow and gave it to me as a walking present. She told me that she had always wanted to go walking or running with someone and could she come with me sometimes, I told her that it would be fun to have a walking partner, but she needed to ask her Mom so I wrote her Mom a little note and when she wants to walk she can call me and I will walk with her. Isn't that cute, she is about 7 or 8 I think. I felt ancient. Well, I have to go and shave Spencer's neck. I will write more later. Love, Mom and Dad

Oh, I am so sad, the WI has gone away!!!!!

I am so sad, the waffle iron bit the dust on Sunday during dinnertime. A great tragedy has happened, during dinner on Sunday, the great and trusty waffle irons top heating plate quit working and we were left with some very gross waffles. Gary ate his, but nobody else did. Gary must have been extremely hungry because he ate his hurridly gone, Spencer whined about and so did Dad. But Dad had a great solution, he bought a new waffle iron on Monday and now all our waffle iron problems will be gone. What a blessed relief for the Jensen's in Washington. We are so pleased. Cassie and her family came by for a few minutes this afternoon on the way back home from DisneyLand. They looked tired, but happy. It will be sad to see everyone leave.FACT: William Herschel discovered the planettttt Uranus in 1781 and naamed it Georgeium Sidium in homor of King George 111 of England. In 1850, it was renamedddd Uranus, thereby assuring snickers for generations to come. Love, Mom and Dad2

april is going by past!!!!!!!!

Sounds like everybody is having a very wonderful April. Aimee's trip to St. George and the kids coming down for a fun trip with us. Lacey and her children seeing the Northern Lights, Ashlee being a Easter Hostess, Then Cassie and Chris selling their home and going to Disney Land. Natalie and Dustin having Henry and the new darling Finn. Christian watching over us all and keeping us close and loving each other, Marissa finishing her student teaching, running the SLC marathon, or should I say limping with all our prayers being able to run. and Spencer finishing up his Senior year in high school. Our life is surely changing fast, especially with all of you movers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Which I have mixed feelings about. Also the blessing of a new grandchildren and those we already have and love. We love you all so very much. Love, Nona and Farmer.

WOW do I ever feel stupid!!!!!

I love each of my grandchildren so much, but I made the stupidest mistake of forgetting Meredith's birthday. That will quickly be fixed, if any others have been forgotten since I went to have my back done please quickly inform me please!! Love, Mom and Dad

It is Sunday, whoops, I skipped a day!

Last night was so crazy, my legs were killing me and I couldn't get anybody to pretend to be me so I skipped a day. Today, has been better, except Spencer has been very sick all day with the figits, he didn't sleep a wink last night, and neither did we. So we are all paying for a bad night. Dad planted some more beautiful flowers yesterday, they will survive since he did the planting. We are coming up on Sunday for Elijah's big day and then staying at Grandma Stephens house until early Tuesday when I go to the doctor. That was nice of her to let crazy people stay there for a few days, just kidding. How is Finn? We miss you all, love, Mom and Dad

Friday AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

i CAN'T believe that it is already Friday. Gary reminds me of this every week because it is garbage week on Friday. He and the garbage man have had quite a feud this past couple of weeks, the g-man said that Gary doesn't put the cans exactly the right distance apart, and this about blows Gary's mind, so we had to call the garbage guys company and tell him to lay off Gary. Gary was going to have a fist fight with him if he didn't leave him alone, because HE was doing his job right. It has caused quite a stir in the house. Aimee and the kids went home today. We were really sorry to see them go. It has been fun to have them here. I have had someone to walk with me for a few days. How are you getting along Natalie? I will call you tomorrow. We love you all. Love, Mom and Dad

Fun today with the kids, Gary's new friend.....

The kids, Aimee and Spencer went to Zions Park hiking today , from the looks on their faces, they had a good time. Aimee also dyed my grey locks of flowing hair, looks 100% better Dad commented. Marissa went up to the Northland to help Natalie, She was a good help to Dad and me while she was here, she needs to rest though, her leg is going to be a repeat of mine, I'm afraid. She is probably swearing at me on the blog right now.Baby Finn C. Hall is a charmer, that is an unbiased comment I think. Well, We love and miss you all. Gary and Tate are quite tight now, they sit by each other at mealtime, outside and really any time. Gary loves to talk about him. He said he had made a great new friend. Love, Mom and Dad

Wednesday, another beautiful day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know how we keep rating these beautiful days, it must be because Marissa, and Aimee and all her beautiful kids are down here. Also because Finn C. Hall was born. I feel so blessed. I can walk an hour a day now and sleep a very long time, and also take a shower by myself, I also have lots and lots of gray hair as the kids will tell you. I think if you had a gray off, I would win over Grandma Stephens, Depressing huh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tomorrow I think that I will have alot of helpers with my hair. Do you all think that I should grow it long or keep it short? I really don't know what to do. Fact for today: Sleepwalking is hereditary- and 2.5% of Americans do it regularly. Watch out for Marissa okay. Love, Nona and Farmer

Monday and Tuesday!!Finn's B-day

What a fun couple of days!!!!!!!!!!!!! Aimee and all her kids came down here on Monday, and we had fun, then the Great Event of Finn Christian Hall was born on Tuesday, April 6th, the Lord's Birthday. What a wonderul day today was. There is nothing like a new baby day to make a day fantastic!! I love you Finn and am glad that you are a part of our family. Congratulations, Natalie , Dustin and the big boy now Henry. We love you all. Love, Nona and Farmer

What a wonderful Easter!!!!!!

We had a wonderful Easter, Marissa whipped up a whole turkey dinner, potatoes. etc. We all enjoyed it so very much. Much to Spencer's surprise the Easter Bunny did leave him a big basket for the last, probably not, time. We thought of all of you and what you were doing. I am so glad for this wonderful season of the year and the promise of the Atonement , and that we can all be together as a family again if we do what we should, I know that you all do. I want to be with all of you and Christian also Josephine again. I love you all, Love, mom and Dad

HANNAH'S BIRTHDAY11111111111111

Happy Birthday to HannaH, I can't believe that you are 11 already. You are a beautiful, and cute, also smart granddaughter. We love you very much and hope that you have a very Happy Birthday! Love, Nona and Farmer

I can't believe that Marissa is home!!!!!!

Tonight we had a very good surprise, Marissa is home. It wasn't really a surprise, but any thing new for me is a surprise. She looks very cute. We love you Marissa! Love, Mom and
Dad

Today I walked for one hour!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was getting worried about my leg, not my back, so I walked an hour. Now I probably will have shin splints!! I can't win. Tomorrow Marissa is coming home for Spring break, I will be glad to see her. Fact for today:The Washington Monument sinks an average of 6 inches a year. Can you believe it!!! Spencer broke his right arm tonight while lifting weights, we rushed him to the hospital but he has to remain there overnight, so Dad is staying with him..APRIL FOOLS That wasn't very funny but neither am I. Love, Nona and Farmer

Today is Elijha's BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is Elijah's Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!What a great day. He told us he had glazed donuts. Sounds pretty good. We love you and are proud of you. Call me Cassie! Love, Nona and Farmer

We are sending some pictures that Sherry H. sent

Sherry Hogg sent us some of the sweetest pictures. We will forward them tonight. Also HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow Elijah!!!! Your present is being sent okay. Hope that you have a very fun day. It is a very important birthday for you. We love you, Nona and Farmer

Marissa be sure and tell the DR. the truth...

Dear Marissa, I am worried abour your leg pain, etc. I also know you very well so don't go in the office and smile and grin and say that your back or whatever doesn't hurt okay. Promise Dad okay; We love you, and want you to get better!!!!!!!!!! Love, Dad and Mom

today was an absolutely beautiful day!

I took a short walk a couple of times today and the weather is a dream come true. We have even planted some mosssroses. They are the best. I hope that you have had a good day today. We can't wait until little Finn arrives. How are you feeling Natalie? I love all your kids-from our own to our grandchildren. Who could ask for anything better? Love, Nona and Farmer Fact: tom Crruise was born Thomas MapotherIV. He doesn't sound so sexy now huh!

Cassie and Chris are moving!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tonight we found out for sure that Cassie and Chris are moving to New Mexico for sure, we are sad and we will surely miss all of them, especially the three girls, maybe if they come back next summer with another girl or boy, their stay there will be productive for the grandparents!!!! Hint-hint. We will miss you very much, but life marches on and we hope that there will be frequent visits between us all both ways. We love you and your family, Cassie and Chris Love, Mom and Dad

Friday night, hope you are all having fun!!

I figured out that I pulled a muscle in my stupid back, so I wasn't in the blog writing mood last night. How are the movers? How come you never answer me?????Fact for the day:Jack is the most popular name in nursery rhymes. Since I have had my back done, I really appreciate my own Mom ever so much more. She is a strong lady and I love her. Love, Nona and Farmer

Mom needed a substitute tonight. She is tired but getting stronger every day. Please remember her in your prayers. We love all of you. Farmer and Nona

Tuesday and Wednesday, sorry............

I was recovering from the car ride Yesterday and tonight I thought I'd better get something off to you all on the blog. What is moving where and with who??????????? I am so mixed up by now that I will never be straight. Today Dad bought Gary some suspenders, like the big thick farmer kind, I told Dad that it was too hard to walk wiwth Gary because every 2 seconds he would mess with his belt. I don't think that Gary is very happy with us. Marissa, I am sending you a self-protection manual for your one class, or maybe a pair of boxing gloves. Which do you need or want?Love ,Farmer and Nona

The great big car ride!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today was my first after coming home car-ride. We went to Cedar City to sign some papers and then we drove out to NewCastle...I thought that it was Enterprise. I am happy to now know what the name is. The land was sage-brush and on one side of us lives a very nice Mexican family, we are still trying to decide what to do. Also we went to the ER because I thought I had Mersa in part of my back, the DR. thought it didn't look like it , but gave me some Septra stuff for it. Then we had a nice 1 hour nap and did dinner etc. How is the moving business coming or going? Fact; Bic pens were originally to be named after Marcel Bich but marketers chaanged their minds and dropped the "h" when they thought about how the name might be pronounced in America!! Love Nona and Farmer

Two pioneer walked.........

Dad and I went for a subdivision walk this afternoon, it was fun. My back is kind of hurty tonight...what's so different about that . I love you all. Tell me all the moving news okay. Love, Nona and Farmer

What is going on with all the MOVERS!!!!!!!!!

Today, I have wondered all day what is going on with all the prospective MOVERS, Do not reply if it is bad news, just kidding. Tonight Spencer is at a dance with K. Pretty soon the summer will be here, and then no more high school dances for the Jensen Family. Cry-Cry, I am serious. Fact: the Price Is Right, on the air consecutively since 1972, is TV's longest-running game show.We love and miss you all so much. Love Nona and Farmer

Friday, another quiet weekend..................

We had this wonderful lady in our ward bring us the best dinner tonight. It was the best. Gary has raved and raved about it. Also Happy Anniversary to Aimee and Zach. It has been 13 years hasn't it? I hope I am right. You are a great couple, and are raising some of the cutest, smartest children that I have ever seen. We love you all very, very much. Love, Farmer and Nona

It has been three weeks since slice time

I has been three weeks since I had the BACK slicing. I feel really pretty well most of the time. I know that I have been really blessed. Marissa, guess what Brother and Sister Buenning brought to me. One dozen rew/white roses. They are so beautiful. He is a puzzling man, but he has been so nice to me , also Sister B. Gary said that he had asked about me in church last week. I must be getting popular-haha. I love you all but one rule must be enforced:NO MOVING for at least 35 years okay. I think that that would work out great. I promise that we will come up more and more. I think that we have been doing fairly well. Fact of the day:Charles Roser invented the Fig Newton. Also. There are 118 ridges around a dime. 119 around a quarter. Do you feel more intelligent? I do. We love you all, Nona and Farmer

Some progress.......

I walked for 1/2 hour tonight which was a long one-timer. Sommeone brought us some good food tonight and we all enjoyed it very much, especially Gary. Dad also planted some more flowers, they are going to be beautiful. They are moss-roses and pansies. I am looking forward to going on another car ride-maybe.Here is a new fact for the moms,,,,,the happy little boy on cans of Play-Doh is known as Play-Doh Pete.. Pretty nifty. Love Nona and Farmer

We planted some flowers today.

Well, Dad has Spring fever today. Someone brought me some mums last week and Dad has planted them today, then yesterday when we were at Harmons, we saw some beautiful pansies, and brought them home and planted them. So today when Dad was out and about he bought some moss roses and this afternoon we planted them in the big cement pot that Aimee and Zack gave us one year , they will look so pretty. We have a few more pots to plant and then that is IT! We also have the roses in the back yard. Here is kind of a garden -outside joke. It takes a skunk three weeks to crank out one ounce of foul odor!!!!! I thought the boys would like that fact: I love you all and wish you a Happy St. Patricks Day tomorrow, especially Marissa, Love, Nona and Farmer

I actually rode in the thing called a dar today!

We had fun on our few errands this morning. My back was stiff, but it was fun to be outside in the automobile. I just walked once around the neighborhood this afternoon. What all is going on up in the Northern areas? I need more blogs. Here is a fact that I found: 548 peanuts are needed to make a 12-ounce jar of peanut butter. Love you all!!!!!!!Nona and Farmer

Monday morning---the first car trip!!!!

I am so excited, I get to go to the bank with Dad. Just maybe a hint of cabin fever!!!!!!!!!!! I will write more tonight. Love, Nona and Farmer

Our 36th wonderful anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is our 36th anniversary. I can't really believe it. It seems so much shorter, than that . They have been good great years. Some hard times ,but mostly great ones. I wouldn't change one thing , even Dad, He is a wonderful and caring person and I am such a lucky and blessed person to have him as my husband. He is funny, caring, compassionate, empathic, loves his children, loves his grandchildren, loves Gary and takes such wonderful care of him, Honest, clean with his speech, keeps his priesthood covenants. and at any time can give someone a Priesthood blessing. Rolled all up in one he is absolutely PERFECT11111111111111 I hope that we can be together with you all forever. I love you, Rick. Love,Melanie

We had the best dinner tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A nice woman in our ward brought us the best dinner tonight. We also went on a good walk. I do not want the dang time to change tonight though. What a bummer. I like to sleep and sleep and get up when I want to. Of course isn't that everybody's dream. fact: there is a tribe of athletes in Burma called the Intha that row their longboats with their legs. Love you all. Nona and Farmer

Friday is a special day,,,,

Gary and I walked all around our subdivision this afternoon, it really was fun. Gary told me that the garbage man yelled and cussed him out this morning for having placed the cans too close to each other, also he asked Gary who in the heck ate so much yogurt (hat was in the recycle can) like it was any of that guys business. Gary was quite upset as you can imagine. He said that he would like to bop him on the head for that, besides he said the cans were perfectly in line. That was a big trauma today. Dad called the city and told them the story and that apolized all over the place. Gary was then very happy!!!!!!!!!!!! We have some action in our neighborhood once in a while. Good luck Marissa on picking where you will be most happy. I love you all , but am semi-depressed about all this moving around talk. You are all adults now, so be sure and pray. Love, Nona and Farmer

Pioneerrr children sang as they walked and walked

This is what I feel like lately. The primary song about Pioneer children walking and walking and walking.... the only thing is that I truly am thankful that I can walk and walk. You really do not appreciate the fact that you are able to walk, at least I really didn't!!!!! Dad started a facebook for me today and then I got a phone call from Ashlee saying that she didn't know that I was a bi-sexual person, Dad soon edited the form for me. How embarassing. I wonder how I will do with the facebook. I love and appreciate all you have done for me and also dad. But please pray about those of you who are considering moving. I moved alot as a child, and the one thing I missed the most were my grandparents and especially my first cousins, that is something that you can never make up. I love and trust your decisions, and so does dad. We love you all, Nona and Farmer

Well, it is Wednesday already

Today has been a little different, Dad installed a security system in the house, it has all the bells and whistles. The doors, windows and motion detectors are all in place. It makes me feel so much safer. Remember the one in Huntsville. I don't think that we ever turned it on, or even knew how. This one is easy and faster to use. So don't try anything devious or tricky okay, you will be caught!!!!!! I went for two walks today, it seems to be getting easier each day. I love each of you and please keep both 'dad and I in your prayers. We can feel the blessings. Write you all tomorrow. Love, Nona and Farmer

Tuesday, a whole week home now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dad and I walked around the whole subdivision together today, it felt so good, even though it was kind of cold. Spencer you are a good brother to help Aimee and her children. We are proud of you. I can get in and out of bed a little easier, so that is nice. Gary finally got his new Christmas teeth this week , he looks rather dashing. I looked in the mirror today.(don't I always) and thought I am looking rather old. I need Dan to touch me up in a photo or really real life. We love and miss you all so much. Love, Nona and Farmer

It is finally Monday.....

Dad and
gary did errands this morning , so I just switched sides in bed a few times while they weere gone. It is kind of a helpless feeling to just have a phone around you. I think if someone broke in here and saw me, they would quickly drop me and run. I took another walk tonight with Dad. It surely is quiet without Spencer here. We miss him. My steri-strips are starting to come off my back, I guess that means that I am getting better, which I am. I love you all. Maybe I can think of something innteresting to tell you tomorrow. Love, Nona and Farmer

Sunday the 7th of March

I wasn't able to make the trip to church, I had Dad stay home with me so that if I needed help. he could help me. I walked down and around the street with dad. It was fun, just lightly sprinkling. My kind of day. Thank all of you for your prayers. I love you and am so glad that we have such wonderful children. Love, Nona and Farmer

SATURDAY1111111111111111111111111111111

Today was maybe a little easier. I walked about 3 blocks and I feel like I can sit up easier/ Heavenly Father is wonderful, I can not count how many times He has blessed me just this past 10 days. Are you okay Natalie? Love. Mom and Dad

the bigger second day, I think

Today i got in and out of bed easier. Dad still helped some. I mean with the in and out bed; I walked to the corner and was so proud of myself. I am actually sitting down at the computer. I love you all. Nona and
farmer

it is the real me

i a doing my first post-op blog. i love and thank you all love,mom and dad

Turning in bed

Mom is doing better every day. Today, she walked outside for 10 minutes. Mom likes to turn from side to side in bed every 3 hours so we spend most of our time tucking pillows in just right. Mom has taken such good care of me through all my hospital stays that it is nice to be able to pay her back, just a little. It was 67 degrees today.

MOM IS HOME

It was a painful ride home but we made it. Only stopped twice. Both times I had to go in and stand in the girls bathroom with mom. I learned one thing, They keep the girls bathrooms cleaner than the boys.
I want to thank so much all you who stayed with mom or helped us in any way. We love you and your families who supported you. "When you are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your God". Thanks again, Love, Dad

One more thing.... Fashion show tonight at midnight! Im making mom try on all the night gowns she bought for this occasion.... Te He He

Back Surgery Day Uno!

Thank goodness for pain meds! And Mom really appreciates everyones help today! On another note since I am the one typing for mom and she can't stop me all that I have to say is good thing I love her! Cause pillow treatment has come to my mind more than once!!! Right-Left-Back are words that mom is muttering in her sleep! I havent been able to close my eyes yet in fear that I will miss pushing moms button every 10 minutes. Anyways Mom survived and is doing well:) She sends her love and wants to watch all the grandkids the whole entire summer since she will be feeling so dandy! Good night!

Natalie and Dustin you are in our prayers

Dear Natalie and Dustin we are thinking and praying for the little Finn, I am sure that things will go okay. I knew that little Finn would give you a run for your money. Maybe we can be room partners. You won't be able to stand my screaming though. You are not, I repeat coming to stay all night with me. I can tend myself while you tend Henry and Finn. Love Mom and Farmer. We will see you tomorrow!!!

I made a big big mistake, I forgot yesterday!!

This is for February 22 and the 23rd , I got in bed last night and got so darn cozy, which is hard for me, and I remembered that I had forgotten to blog for Sunday.... Please forgive me .I feel so dang dumb, but that is not that unusual. I am feeling the days coming closer and CLOSER. I have got to pack tomorrow and get everybody's things together. Well, we need to go and read, so I will close for Sunday and Monday.Did you know that the average variety caterpillar has 228 muscles in it's head. I love you all. Love Nona and Farmer

Getting closer and closer.....

I have had a fun day today, resting in bed, pretty soon, I won't have an excuse any more. Tonight Spencer, Kassidy, and Mitch and the rest of us had dinner together and I got out the goblets and the whole faldaral. It was fun. We even had candles. Tomorrow I am going to try to go to church, if my back isn't acting up. It really has been kind of a long day. Dad and Spencer planted an apricot and an apple tree. We will have so much fruit, it will be great. We love you all, I will bring you all treats. Here is an interesting fact, the bite of a cobra is deadly enough to kill even an elephant if it's bitten on the trunk tip or the base of the toenail. How about that one. Love. Nona and Farmer

Gary's Birthday today. he is 70!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is Gary's birthday today and he is 70 years young.  He had a fun birthday I hope. You all were so nice to call and send  some fun things for him.  He loved his day.  Eve Larkin, do you know me very well?  I always plan months and then days in advance what I will wear and bring when I come up to your house and to see everybody, even my makeup and jewelry.  You are kind of like me I think.  Are you always thinking and planning things?  Even when your mom was little and we went somewhere, I would plan for days what to bring for everyone and  what they might need.  I would always even tell everyone to remember to bring their hotpad, and silly things like that.  I guess that is what makes me Melanie.  Thank-you for writing to me.  I love you and your sister and brothers so much.  I will write you tomorrow okay?  Be thinking of what I should bring though okay?   Love, Nona and Farmer

What should I wear in the hospital???????????????

Now my big, big, dilemnia  what should I take to the hospital to wear?  I thought a robe and maybe some PJ bottoms.  How does that sound?  Give me some suggestions okay?  I have finally put away the Christmas decorations on the bannister and the front door area.  I missed Valentines day.  What has hit me, I do not miss holiday decorations like that.  Shame....... Spencer helped me take the few things down that needed to go the garage way.  Cassie, I even threw a few things away.  I will bring some treats up when we come on Wednesday.  I can't wait to see you all but I wish it was under other circumstances.  Love, Nona and Farmer

A long thinking day.......

As you all can guess, today all day, my little mind has been mulling over the back operation, when it was a c-section I could plan the whole thing out, Huh, Cassie.  but this is different, I don't know what in the hedouble toothpicks they are going to do to me.  I guess I will find out.  Marissa I need you to make me a countdown clock like you have done for yourself  for events, both good and bad.  I do love and appreciate the fact that you are all so willing to help me, that makes me able to face things easier.  I do love all of you.  Love, Nona and Farmer

The GIGANTIC pop heard around the world

As I was getting ready to start to blog, Dad got off the chair here, Spencer was half-way up the stairs and we all heard the biggest pop we have ever heard, I thought that the TV had blown up, I don't know what Spencer thought, but it was Dad's left knee cap.  Spencer ran and got his cane so we don't know if it popped back in or out.  Time and pain will tell.  I am going to have my surgery on February the 25th.  If I get brave enough.  I will I hope.  Promise to come and see me, I will be calling back in favors, I don't want to be left alone.  Natalie, remember the dentist, Ashlee, remember the croup tent in the hospital for 1 week, I actually slept with you in the crib.  Aimee, well I guess it would be your tonsils,  Lacey, I will let you off the hook, except for a call or two.  Cassie, remember the wisdon teeth and your stress fractures, Christian, the week I spent with you in the peds floor while he was in an isolette, Marissa, well you will never let me help you, you even threw the baby tylenol behind the couch, and Spencer, the nights that I would hold your finger in bed while you were going to sleep.  Now that I have let my guilt trips build.  Dad just informed me that his knee is numb.  I had better go and check him.  I love you all and you really do not owe me a thing. I would do it all over again in a second.  I love you all so much.  Love, Mom

Haiti

I have been very interested to read about the terrible earthquake in Haiti. I have sent you many articles and if you want to reread them go to meridianmagazine.com. It makes me so humble and thankful for what I have. Another thought that comes to mind is that these people were so poor that it was hard for them to have any emergency supplies. I hope that if an earthquake were to hit here, we would have some food and water and first aid supplies.
Last, but certainly not least, I know the Savior is in the midst of these people. We are being tested to see if we will help in any way. Even $5 to the church Humanitarian fund a month will help. "Inasmuch as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me".
Gary's 70th birthday is on the 19th. I know all he really wants is a call from all of you. Love Nona and Farmer

It is the day!!!!!!!

Happy Valentines Day to all of you, Spencer took the picture of the tulips that we had for you all for Valentines Day. Hope that you have had a fun and romantic day, something sweet to eat and someone to tell you each that you are loved. Dad and I love you all very much. Love, Dad and Mom

February 14,2010

It is the day before Valentines Day....fun-fun

I hope that you all have had a very fun day today. I did. Dad and I went to the Temple really early for me, 8am. The temple was so busy , I guess it was all the Valentine dates. Or maybe marriages. That would be fun to be married on the 14th. Today would have been my Grandpa Stephens birthday, he would have been 106 years old. WOW! One thing that I remember about him was that he was so romantic. He kissed the girls and made tham cry, that is what Grandma used to say. Some of the early pictures of him are very handsome, he was a hunk!! He could of had any date that he wanted, he was tall and slim and very good-looking. That kind of sounds like your Dad, the first time I met him I was completely wowed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew that if any one married him that it would be ME. Now for my joke of the day....The average American spends 6 years of their life in the bathroom and only 6 months at stoplights. So which do you think involves more stop and go? That was a 2nd grade joke I'm sure. I love you all and hope that you have a great day tomorrow. Also ,I hope that Cassie and her Kids are feeling much better, also Claire. Love, Nona and Farmer

A mistake!!!!

On my last blog I wrote that tomorrow was Friday, whoops it is today...... Love, Nona

It is Friday, tomorrow......

I went visiting teaching this morning and had a very nice time. I really like the women that I go to. I finally got the pictures placed above the bed that Dan gave us for Christmas, they look great with our new gold bedspread, okay, there I broke the news to you, I did get a bedspread. It is beautiful. Heh, I have a new joke for you, I feel like Marissa, In the wintertime squirrels lose about half of their nuts because they forget where they have stored them. HA-HA Eve I wanted to thank you for the sweet thing that you did. That made Grandpa and I so happy and proud of you. We love you all so much. I haven't heard from my doctor yet, maybe on Tuesday. Love, Nona and Farmer

Happy Birthday Claire!!!! You are one...

First of all we want to wish Claire a very Happy Birthday, Dad has sent her present in the mail which should be arriving very soon. I can't believe that it has been a whole year. How are your ears , etc. doing? We hope that you are feeling much better. Today I have hung some pictures up around the house, the floor doesn't know what to do with me walking on it. Surprise, Surprise. I am calling the doctor to set up the great back appt. this month I think. Tomorrow we are going to go to the St.George Temple. It is so beautiful inside and out. Even this time of year there are flowers blooming. Oh, Lacey and Natalie since you have a personal connection with your birthdays to the "Great Elvis", I have a joke for you. It is estimated that there are 50,000 professional Elvis impersonators. That's a lot of peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Funny huh? Love, Nona and Farmer

The decision is becoming clear......

I am starting to feel better about the back decision, the doctor is going to call me tomorrow. Please say a prayer or two for me that I can feel sure about my decision. Love, Nona and
farmer

Dad is the most wonderful man...

I think that I need to write and tell you all what a wonderful person that Rick is. He gets up in the morning and fixes Gary his breakfast and then asks me if I want anything to eat, and then lets me lay in bed and switch sides all morning and asks me one hundred times a day what he can do for me. I really could not handle this without his help. He does the laundry, does the dishes and then helps me decide what to fix for dinner. He is always there to help me carry things, folds the clothes and in general is a Superman. I know that he was meant for me and I am so glad that I was the lucky one that is married to him. I know this is kind of mushy, but I want you each to know that I love him with all my heart. Love, Mom P.S. I love mom too, Dad

the big decision, I need your help with please....

I have been laying in bed today trying to decide on the back surgery, I know I need to have it, but I really do not want to have the discogram thing done, any comments about it, or explain it to me okay. I do not want to hurt anymore. Today Claire had tubes put in her ears, what a mean before birthday present, Lacey and Greg. We hope that she feel so much better. I will write more later, when I am in a more jovial mood. I love you all, boys and girls. Love Nona and Farmer. Be sure and read and listen to the e-mails that Dad sent you today alright. Love you again. Mom

The beat goes on.......

Dad and his heart are doing just dandy. As most of you know from the calls and e-mails today, that I will just write a small note. We love each one of you as our wonderful children/adults, and I am proud of how each of you conduct your families and your own life. I do appreciate you all so much. Love, Mom

Dad and his electric shocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dad has noticed that he hasn't been feeling well for a few days, so he took his pulse and yes sireee, his heart was out of rhythmn (that spelling ) is probably out of whack just like dad's heart. So this afternoon and evening it seemed to bother him more so we went to the hospital for the dreaded jolt of **************** electricity. It took two big jolts and then he was back to his normal self. I am sure that that feeling and experience isn't one that many people would want to experience. So here were are back home now safe and sound. We love you all, and thankyou each for your prayers for Dad. Love, Nona and Farmer

Mom left today to go back to Ogden.....

Today has seemed so quiet because Mom left to go back home. It really does seem like all my running around is done. You know how dad is about shopping. Oh, I forgot to tell you all, when we went to the High Priest potato party yesterday, we had to bring brocolli, so when we got home from shopping last night, the whole house smelled like an out house. Dad had about 5 candles lit, but it didn't help the problem go away very fast. That brocolli is a very potent vegetable, I must say. The smell lingers and lingers. Pretty soon it is little Claire's birthday. I can't believe that she will be one. Then little Meredith and little Mr. No-Name. I am hoping that it still is Finn Melanie Hall. I do like the sound of that one. Dad 's heart is out of whack I think. So please pray for him and maybe that will do the job. I know that it can't hurt. Monday morning he is going to call the doctor in SLC about it again, I hope that it doesn't have to be a shock job. The doctor called about my back, I don't have any infection at all , which is good, and my blood counts are all good. But he wants me to think about having a discogram, uck, and if that is what he thinks it will be then he wants me to have back surgery. I have a few weeks to decide about what to do, so I will be doing alot of praying. Aimee have you heard any more about Arkansas ? Is that the spelling? Dad says that it is. It doesn't seem right to me. Tomorrow Spencer is going to fly to SLC with Kassity and her family to pick up their car. I am sure that he is excited, up in the air and kissing,,,,,,,,,,, all the way there. That makes me want to be sick. I guess that I am not that fun. Well, I will bid you all adieu!!! Love, Nona and Farmer

Shopping at Kohls at 8pm!!!!!!!!

Today Mom and I went to see my Uncle Lynn who lives just up the street on Telegraph in a trailer park, He is 93 and looks about 75 or so. He is always such a fun person, so I will have somebody to visit now each week. Then we came home and I had a nap , then we got up and made some brocolli for the potato bar for the High Priests party, we all had fun, Gary, Dad , Me and Mom. After that I went with mom to Kohls and got a cute table runner, some water bottles for the gym, some washcloths, and Valentine Day towels for the kitchen. So I had fun spending my birthday money. I am tired and so is mom, so after we watch the Mentalist, I will go to bed. We love all of you, We need some visitors!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hint-hint. Love, Nona and Farmer

The surprise starts with a B and ends with a D!!!!!!!

Well, today was an exciting day. I had to sleep until 11:00 , notice I said had to. My problem areas hurt, I won't bore you with the details. Then we all ate lunch and then I had a short nappie-poo. Then Grandma and I went to the hospital and I had my x-rays done and some blood work done also. So exciting. Then Mom and I went to Michael's and got some picture frames for the cool pictures that Dan got us for Christmas. They look so neat. I think that we will put them in our room. After that we went to Ross's and looked around, You must have guessed it by now, I found a new b-------d. It is beautiful. It is gold with ruffles around the sides. I will send you a picture tomorrow of the whole set-up all right? Mom are having alot of fun . I am glad that she is here. Mom has something for you Marissa from Dad and I. We love you all. Love Nona and Farmer

Can any of you believe this?????

I actually got on this blog from the very,very beginning. I am totally amazed. Maybe there is hope for that computer class that I WANT to teach for the college. I am expecting a call any minute now. Heh, we need a contribution for the Nyquil fund at our house for Gary and Spencer. The coughing is still going on. You girls will be proud of me, I got Dad and Spencer to help change the dust ruffle and sheets and quilt on our bed. I keep thinking about you guys telling me NOT to buy a new bedspread. I don't know if I can keep the promise, I have seen some pretty sassy bedspreads, also a few gorgeous baskets along the way. I must try try try to keep my bargain. Marissa, I am so proud of you and your success in teaching. Keep a stiff upper lip. Grandma is here today and we have been watching the biggest loser tonight. We are having a fun time visiting. I am glad that she is here. I love you all lots, Nona and Farmer

The wonders of Nyquil......

Everyone seems to be getting a tad better, I think. Dad found Gary asleep in his chair after breakfast, he was either really tired of the western that was on channel 20, or really sleepy because of the Nyquil. After lunch he had been coughing so hard that Rick gave him another dose and Gary said " aaahhhhh, that sure is strong" We thought that it was funny because he kind of made the sound he makes when he has that first swig of pop. There is only one Gary and we love him. Our home would be rather boring without him. He just seems to fit right in here with our little family. Who does that sound like? Well, Grandma Stephens is coming to stay for some time tomorrow. I need to clean the bathroom upstairs, I wonder what Spencer has done up there lately, probably all his dishes and glasses are in the bathroom sink. He thinks that is where they belong, either there or on his floor with 20 wrappers of candy and some pop bottles, he has a very healthy diet . At least he thinks he does. I think that a vitamin would immediately curl up and die if it entered his body. Well, we love you all, Nona and Farmer.

UPDATE AT THE HOSPITAL!!!!!!!!!!

The new update from Jensen's Clinic is that Spencer is vastly improving, upgraded from good to fair. Gary is Updated from Serious to good, and Richard has taken a slight downturn to serious resulting from the uncomfirmed symptoms of shingles at the base of his neck and pain radiating along side his shoulder to the base of his neck. He will visit the nearest doctor that can be found in the morning. Melanie is still just grouchy. Love you all, phone hours are from 9am to 12pm and the 4pm until 11pm. Calls will be appreciated. Love, Nona and Farmer

SICKNESS HITS JENSEN FAMILY!!!

NEWS BRIEF.........Sickness has hit the home of Richard H. Jensen and family, 677 East Rancho Vista Drive on Friday, January 29th 2010.The first reported case of the sickness was reported by Spencer, on Friday, cold like symptoms and a froggy voice, slight fever and general grouchiness were observed by all including Spencer himself. Saturday morning Gary, an uncle woke with the same symptoms without the grouchiness. Richard, has had a temporary sore muscle in his shoulder, which has required a heating pad . Much OJ has been consumed by the family the last few days, which has seemed to help. Melanie has observed just the same compliants as usual in herself. The family has not opened the door to any visitors, due to the quarantine sign posted by the Health Department in St. George. The sign will be posted , until the last symptoms are observed. Best wishes are sent to the family in Northern Utah for their families quick recovery. Love Nona and Farmer

count our many blessings

As I laid in bed today, My back hurting as usual, I read an article about all the doctors, nurses and construction workers that volunteered to go to Haiti. They took as much food and medical supplies as they could. The story went on to talk about how just about the only buildings left standing in Haiti were the LDS church buildings. The church has allowed all members and nonmembers that can possibly fit onto the grounds of the church to stay there. These poor Haitians, who were in poverty before the earthquake, now have nothing. I feel like this may be a test for us, who have so much, to share with those who have nothing. Please donate to "Healing Hands for Haiti" or the LDS church Humanitarian fund. We are so blessed!! Make a contribution in Christian's name. We love you, Farmer and Nona

tomorrow a day at the hospital!!!!!!!!!

Well, tomorrow I have to spend part of the day at the hospital having numerous tests. First an x-ray of me ,don't laugh bending backwards, and then one of me bending forward as far as I can go. I wish that it would be a tech that was about 100 years old so that I won't be so embarassed. This is for my back and then also for my back I have to have some blood work done to be sure that I don't have any infection in my back. When I was in SLC on Tuesday having some x-rays done first the lab lady had a gown and pants, then she went on by after looking at me and brought back a size that would fit about a 700 lb. person, that made me feel great, thank goodness, they were miles to big. I forgot to tell Dad about that one. then also tomorrow I have to have a CAT scan done on my wrist, I feel like I am held together with a small strand of sewing thread. I hope that they fine some answers. Please say a prayer for me okay. Also Dad's one knee has been bothering him to pieces, he could use a few prayers too. Dad was so nice to make me apples yesterday, between me, Dad and Gary we ate the whole bag. We will make some more for you, HannaH and Eve and whoever would like some.Does anyone need some granola bars? When we come up next I will bring them, or maybe send them with Grandma Stephens. We love you lots and lots, Nona and Farmer

Another day of apple making, also sleeping...

I was going to open up a can of dried apples from the cannery, and dad about screamed. So he sent Spencer to the store to get some more apples to dry. So my apple cravings will have to wait until tomorrow. I was in the lying down position most of the day, are you jealous , Ashlee? Nothing to exciting is going on except rain down here. It was so fun to see the kids yesterday. We love you all. Love Nona and Farmer

The long, long car ride to salt lake and northern Utah

Well, we are just arriving back home and so I thought that I'd better get the blog done. We had so much fun seeing everbody except Cassie and kids. The have got to go to Ashlee's for their treats. You should see how grown-up HannaH and Eve are it never ceases to amaze me how fast everyone grows up and how time really does fly. Well, we will write more later on. Love, Nona and Farmer

a BAG load of treats!!!!!!!!!!!

HELLO everyone, we are coming up tomorrow. Dad has been doing apples up the Yazoo....... THEN tonight spencer and farmer helped me make two panfulls of Patti Ann's Granolla BARS they look so good that I may have to sample a few. See you all tomorrow. Love, Nona and Farmer.

THANK- YOU everyone for the great birthdday!!!!!

I am so thankful that I was born so that I could have you wonderful kids, from Aimee to Spencer, and from HannaH to "Finn". What else could I possibly want for a gift, I have everything I could possibly need or want. Also, included is your great Dad. I love him tons and tons, every year seems to get better!!!! Love Nona and Mom and Melanie

the crazy dream..................

Last night I had the craziest dream. first of all I was Pregnant.....and so was a few of Kathy and Marlin's kids, well Emily wanted to have a c-section, so Jane H. performed it, out jumped a kangaroo, with braids, I thought gosh she must of had that because of all the gymnastics that she had done when she was younger, Dad wanted me to wait to go to the hospital and then maybe I would have a "normal" baby, but in the meantime I remembered that Jenny and Steve had had a baby that was a boy and looked like a giraffe with a huge long neck and freckles....... I wonder what the psycology is in all that dream...... Makes you wonder. every night I have a dream that I am pregnant or have had a newborn baby, dad is beginning to wonder greatly about me. So am I . Maybe when I am older I will dream more of a normal dream. Marissa , you are a wild dreamer aren't you? Well, I'll go so I can dream some more exciting dreams, maybe my own life needs some spicing up!!!! Love , Nona and Farmer

The girl at dillards that I should of helped!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

After, I went to the doctor, got another ugly, hurtier, black hand deal, I went to Dillards to get my free b-day makeover. Well, the girl there was sooooooooo loud and she slathered some makeup over me and I looked like a wicked witch, which reminds me of when Lacey was little and she gave me the most wonderful compliment, she said my nose was so long I looked like a witch, she truely thought that she had made me so happy, I told her thank-you and probably sent her to her room. Well, my arm HURTS so I will close. I love you all. Love, Nona and Farmer.

I was just remembering something cute!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have had a busy day today, this morning dad and I dried a few apples, it makes the whole house smell so good. Then we took the missionaries around for about an hour, then we ate dinner and Dad helped me dye my hair, the beautiful color of coke. I do like that color, I even dyed my eyebrows, they turned out really neat, dad thought that I would end up looking like Groucho Marx, do you guys even know who that is? It ended up looking really good, both the hair and the brows with Maurice's help (Dad). Oh the cutest thing happened when Cassie and the kids were here. On Saturday I was talking to Londyn and she said that she was in charge of Meredith, and then I asked her who was in charge of her, Londyn, and she said Ali, then who was in charge of Ali, and she said her Mom, and then I said who is in charge of your Mom and she said Dad, then I asked her who was Meredith in charge of then and she said ,well , of course the AIR!!!! I cracked up laughing and told Cassie and she said that Londyn had it almost right except she, Cassie was in charge of Chris........ Dad and I couldn't keep from laughing that night when we went to bed. Well, I go and see the doctor tomorrow , then after that I am having a Lancombe makeover for fun. I can't wait. I'll let you know how it turns out. Love, Nona and Farmer

Rain, rain please, please stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

During the night last night it rained a bucketful and more. You all know how much I love rain. It makes everything so darn cozy. It even makes me in a better mood, don't ask dad about that one. It has started to rain again tonight again. Happy Days are here again. Last night I couldn't sleep so I was out in the living room watching Golden Girls and that stupid Little Miss Perfect Pagaent until about 4am. I really must be losing my mind. You know , it seems like I have lost my sense of spelling. Maybe it is because I haven't been reading or typing during the last few years. oh, one funny deal happened the other day, dad had fallen asleep, then woke up and wondered if Spencer was home, He was very sleepy and said is Spencer and Chastity home yet or just Spencer. Whoops a freudian slip.love, Nona and Farmer

This has been a very long day........

Today I was supposed to go to the bone doctor, but my hand is feeling better, so I changed my appt. until Friday. So I am now sporting a black hand deal like Marissa did this summer. Fashion---Fashion.... So who knows what has really happened to my hand? Dad took Gary to the dentist, what an experience. The dentist had to do impressions on his teeth, I can't imagine it because dad can't ever get him to stop talking or even open his mouth right while he is brushing his teeth. What an adventure. Not much has happened today, I am lonely without any visitors. We will be up there on the 26th. I'm excited. Well, I love you all. Oh, I thik that Ali is so adorable with her nightcap. It is the cutest. Love, Farmer and Nona

sorry about tomarrow......Yes , you don't mess w/C

Marissa, I don't know what happened to me, My mind is fast slipping , as you know. It is Tomorrow!!!! but you must realize that I was typing with one finger. That sucks. Cassie should be the next Martha Stewart, I am saying this because I believe it. She amazes me at the things she accomplishes. She even crocheted some slippers during the evenings. It sounds like my Mom. She used to do needlework in the evenings and my dad used to say stop the clickety- click or I'll go crazy. I always admire mom because she accomplishes so many things of beauty with her hands. I would have to have an IV drip of valium to do what they do, do any of you remember the slippers that I knit you one year , they were checked and were so cute. I do like to crochet though, if I have someone there to read the pattern, Kind of like the time I started step-aerobics and I had Cassie stay home from school, to stop and start the VCR so I could pick up the steps. Well. the hand is tired, so am I so I will close this blog up.I love you Ali, Londyn, and Meredith, also Cassie for the great visit. Love Nona and Farmer

Sunday dinner......Cassie is a super cleaner!!!!

Well, my Sunday dinner was a flop. it was ready at 8pm meanwhile, Meredith, Londyn, and Ali ate the rolls that were done, Meredith had the usual.......Gary had Cassie's soup, dad had the rolls, and then the crockpot dinner and then Spencer had the same. I am going to have a roll and pecan pie, dad did have the pie too. So never trust your crockpot on Sunday's. It must be cursed. Cassie spent most of the morning cleaning out the garage and organizing the Christmas decorations. She is a very determined cleaner, it about killed her not to throw away all my treasure's as Gary would say. It was so cute Londyn fell asleep on my lap during church. They are leaving tomarrow, it will be sad for us to see them go. We love you all, nona and farmer

Sunday dinner.....Cassie the cleaner !!!!!!!!!

The famous soup, movie going, sore arm

well, we have had a fun day today, Cassie started around lunch time and made her famous soup and bread, we ate it tonight and it was really quite good, the bread was great. Ali and I tried to help her with her soup, while Cassie was upstairs and put a wee bit down the sink, it did not fool Cassie one bit, because Londyn told Cassie that we had desposed of a tiny bit and then she said to Cassie 'THAT SHE ALWAYS TOLD THE TRUTH' so Ali and I were and are in the doghouse. Cassie took them to in-n-out burger later. If you want to go and take your kids to a good movie, go and see the one about the frog and the princess, it is very cute, I even loved it. Tomarrow is Sunday so we are going to go to church, and see how long the kids and my arm/hand last. Remember that we love you all and that the offer still stands for you to come and visit anytime. we love you, Nona and Farmer

The famous soup, movie going, sore arm

THE MYTH IS BLOWN!!!!!!!!! Cassie is here!!!!!!

Well, this morning dad burst my sympathy bubble, he said that the doctor at the hospital called dad to see how i was and he told him my wrist wasn't broken, just bruised, so dad immediately told everyone and wanted to rip my cast wrap off and have me all better , even though my fingers are huge and my whole arm hurts, just wait until he desires some needed sympathy, of course i will give it to him........being the benevolent person that i am. Cassie is here, with the girls and they all are so fun and cute. tomarrow we are going to the movie and swimmimg sometime. We are having fun, at least I am Well. this is all that my one hand can type so have a nice night, love, Nona and Farmer

The great arm accident, of course on a stool...........

Well, as it's made it's way through the grape vine. I do have a cast of sorts. It goes from my fingers to my shoulder. I also have a sling. I can sleep on one side and the maternity pillow has switched sides. And I can sleep!!! Dad even brought down the new TV from upstairs and I have it on my dresser so we can watch the same shows at the same time. Maybe I'll switch to the WE channel while he's asleep. I'm wondering if I can use some ear phones to stop the sound from waking dad up. He would surely like that and then he won't have to listen to any Bridezillas. OH that's so much fun!!! I feel quite pampered, but I had to promise dad that I would never step on a stool for the rest of my life. Can't wait to see Cassie tomorrow. Also, the girls. Love you Nona and Farmer!!! :) (This is being written by my little boy Spencer, he's quite good at typing, also picture taking)

We three kings of Orient aren't!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As you maybe able to guess Gary and I got Most 95% of the Christmas decorations put away. Why oh, why, do I do this to myself every year. I finally figured it out, it is because I love all the lights and decorations and fal-da-ral . I don't know, maybe a deprived childhood, we couldn't put our tree up until December 15th or so. My dad was the original Christmas decoration hater. He did love the Nativity scene, and really that is the reason we have Christmas, so as I am getting younger and younger I do understand his thinking. Maybe I will figure this part out next year. Spencer will be gone, but dad and gary and I must have all the usual items of decor I imagine. I can't wait for Cassie and the girls to come. The offer always stands for the rest of you-hint-hint. I think I will make this short tonight, I went with the sister missionaries today and had a good time, but the old back is screaming-------lay me down. We love you lots, Nona and Farmer

I learned about Cassie's Mystery soup!!!!!! Pillows!!

Tonight it was my mistake in publishing the blog with only the title, I thought I was getting better at this complicated machine. Don't anyone of you grandchildren laugh at me , it is a wonder that I have learned even to turn it on. Back in the good old days , we had a manual typewriter and I was so excited when I learned to type in high school on an electric one. My teacher's name was Mrs. Gore, I don't think that she had much hope for me and my friend Sharon, we called her Tipper Gore, and that was probably even before the real Tipper
Gore. hence, Al Gore. Well , I heard that Cassie's soup was very good so I am excited to sample it, if any of you need to warn me, do it soon. I am still in love, well maybe infatuation with my new friend the maternity pillow. I will be sending pictures out soon, so be looking forward to that. Also, Gary went to the dentist, and you would think by how he has been acting , that he had all 8 of his teeth pulled. I hope the dentist has something up his sleeve, besides a set of dentures that we can rinse in Marissa's gym water bottle. I hope that you are all doing ok, come and visit anytime, we really mean it. We are proud of you all. Remember to love your husbands and your sweet kids and your great parents. Love, Farmer and Nona

I learned about Cassie

The magical maternity pillow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To start off with a comment Dad hit something and it posted something for today, a big mistake, nothing was written, so you don't have to comment unless you want to.. OK, I did discover that the pillow is magical, I wanted some more children and presto!!!!!!!!!!!! I am going to have four girls on thursday or Friday, I know that it is a rather short pregnancy but, that is what happens, when you possess this pillow. Cassie, Allie, Londyn, and Meredith are coming to stay for a few days. I can't wait. Cassie says she has some wonderful soup she makes, I bet, it is out of fuji apples and cauliflower, is that right Cassie. I'm looking forward to that treat. Has anyone ever tasted that soup she makes? Write back quick if you have. Today hasn't had many exciting things happen, except farmer is going to get a new c-pap machine. YEAH!!!!!! Many more years of distilled water, I am so glad, really. Well I love you all so much and remember that you are all so blessed to be born in the United States and have the freedoms you have, No, I am not Glenn Beck, I am your mom and do believe this too. Love, Nona and Farmer

night of the "maternity"pillow, Marissa left us!!!!!!!!

Well, Marissa has left and I am missing her already, nobody has unloaded the dishwasher or kept the microwave door closed. What am I going to do now. No really, we miss her for more than these OCD things. She is a wonderful person and fun to have home again. I hope she maybe comes during spring break or sometime soon. We will be up there around January 26th or so. I called Jeannie Montgomery and wished her a happy birthday, she is 56 now. It just seems like time flies. They have 4 grandchildren now, good going family we are winning the wonderful race of life. I slept with the new pillow and it was GREAAAAAAAAAAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that I can be semi comfortable now in bed when my back is a killer. We went to church today and it was so very hot inside. Dad went earlier this morning to IHC and found out that he has pneumonia again, so he had the day in bed...I made him lay down and relax. He has been woring like a mad man doing stuff outside, working on the roses and watering trees and all the great outdoor elements. Gary has been helping him rake each afternoon and he loves it, but he is a little leg sore, Gary that is. Well, that is about all the great news today, except I made some of Pat's granola bars, one pan weighs 100 pounds at least or maybe it makes you gain a 100 pounds , I sent some up with Marissa, so I will bring you all some when we come up. We both love you tons, Be good. Love, Nona and Farmer

the maternity pillow, and the crewcut

Well, today I started out with a happy attitude about my new body pillow, it was a fair night and then I realized that it was like sleeping with a sack of hard flour. no, not your dad, the pillow. So, while I was questioning all you girls I got the idea of a different pillow. While I was having my "crewcut" I really don't have a true comment about my hair today, I decided to go to target and look for the pillow that you girls decribed, I didn't realize that it was a "maternity" pillow so as I was purchasing the pillow, I said to the sales person, If my daughter doesn't like this can we bring it back, she assured me we could, I even have a gift receipt. When I got home I tried it out and I slept like a Non-pregnant person. It was great. Thank goodness I have all you girls to connsult with!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love you all, Nona and Farmer

day after the massage, new pillow,,Lacey's b-day

Well, the day of the massage was great, but the night was painful, also I purchased a new body pillow and I was fighting to make it work. It kind of seemed to work., but I still haven't given it the stamp of approval.......... The highlight of the day is Lacey's birthday, we hope that you have a great birthday, you are such a great person and a wonderful mom and wife. We all love you and are so glad that you are our child-adult. We do love you!!!!!!!!!! Love, Nona and Farmer

The Chinese Massage Experience!!!!!!!!

Well, today WaiSum who I go visiting teaching to came and gave me a wonderful massage. She used lavendar oil, and I laid on the couch and she massaged my back , my shoulders, my hands, feet and then showed me some exercises to do to help my back. I promised to obey. She is the sweetest person, she offered to come and do it and I gracefully accepted. It was nice and my back feels better, now only if I can get Dad to be Asian and do my back massage! I think that I am dreaming, don't you? Well I hope that you are all fine, remember that it is Lacey's birthday tomarrow. I can't believe it. It just seems like yesterday............. Aimee and Zach we are sorry to hear about Mrs. Larkin, she was always so nice to us. I love you all, love Nona and Farmer