Go Cubs!

Tanner's Baseball Team did a great job this season! Even winning 2 state games!
Go Cubs! Way to go Tanner! (I have always thought baseball players were cute, but he takes the gold!)

Dad's Latest Poem

My dad is a very talented person! He has amazing talent with anything that requires creativity!

The last 2 years he has picked up poems. Here is his latest one! I thought it was really good, and had a great message.

A Special Witness to Me
by: Steve Rife

(Inspired by one who stands as a Special Witness and taught me)
Matt. 13:9, 15-16, 43

Power bestowed on one
to motivate the many,
are the keys of the priesthood
doing good works a'plenty
Not by chance keys come to view the
Spirit will tell you why.
Seek out the widow or the one
hear and respond to their cry.
It should be no mystery,
clear priorities reveal,
teach all to covenant
worthy families to seal.
Press forward to the temple
where we, in faith may enter
seek after truth, through the Spirit
His children He will mentor.
False traditions of our fathers
must be questioned for sure,
Satan desires to weaken from
Christ he strives to lure.
Programs without purpose may
misuse resources galore.
Go seek and help the needy,
as our Savior did implore
For those seeking the right one,
Do not wait idly around.
Stay active and be faithful,
obey and you'll be crowned.
Honor holy covenants,
Gods promises are real.
Hold fast to the iron rodlike
rejoicing you will feel.
We must live within our means
use it up and wear it out!
See hardship as a blessing,
follow the provident route.
Poor decisions cause trouble,
the prophets warned us so.
Be faithful with our tithing
fast and pray, blessings will flow.
Serving only when we choose!
Unworthy of Heavenly nod.
Doing utmost in our callings
speaks commitment to our God.
Actions speak large volumes, so
be sure examples are for good.
Serve as the Lord commands--
others will know they should!
Want an eternal fam'ly?
Our convictions we must show.
Blessed with gifts, abilities,
About His business we must go.
Eagerly serve with focus,
there is a purpose and plan.
Give of means, time and talents,
in service to our fellow man.
Evil does much to sideline
many from serving the Lord.
Teach people to understand
the pure doctrine of His word.
Without the Holy Spirit
we cannot serve His purpose.
Act willingly, be ready
address real needs which surface.
We have a Father in Heav'n.
Each of us He knows by name.
He has a son named Jesus
Who sacrificed and took our blame.
A member of the Godhead.
the Spirit plays vital role.
To teach and to bear witness,

comfort and sanctify souls.

Welcome Home Elder (Zac Jensen)

July 31st 2009 we (the whole Jensen clan) yelled welcome home to a face we had not seen for 2 years.

Zac had been in Sweeden serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

(Zac and Aunt Missy)

We were all so excited to see him. Rich and Mar (his parents) were able to go pick him up in Sweden, and they were able to go see some sites for 2 weeks before bringing him home. Even though they had been able to see him Jessica, Sam, and Josh still had not. Needless to say, he was pushed back through the terminal doors with hugs the SECOND they saw him come out.Zac was serving with Elder Killian when he got our wedding invite. Zac proudly displayed it (since he was the one that put the idea of dating me into Nick's head.) :) When his companion looked over and saw the invite he informed Zac that we had been friends during high school! It was a fun little connection. Taylor met Zac at the airport. (It was fun seeing Taylor too, since I have not seen him since we graduated!)Zac and I have always been pretty close every step of the way through life (literally). We were born just 1 min apart (same day, month, and year). Our family likes to joke about us being in heaven before being born. Mar (Zac's mom) has always said that she could see us both standing at the top of the "eternal slide" (apparently the ride down to earth is a fun one.) She sees us trying to decide who is going to go first, and Zac like a gentleman says, "you go first Katie, and I will follow." then she sees me punching his shoulder and saying "haha sucker!" followed by him jumping in right after to tackle me down. I'm not sure what that says about me haha but I do know that it makes for a funny story we all can laugh at. :)

We are so glad Zac made it home safe, and that he served an honorable mission! Welcome home buddy!

Pregnancy Update: I am going on 4 days of feeing pretty great! I'm starting to feel like my old self again, hope it sticks around!!

My Little Brothers

I think this is probably the cutest picture ever!

What cute brothers! We are not perfect as children, but with moments like this captured, what mother wouldn't feel like she must have done SOMETHING right?

Reactions From the BIG News

We will start with my reaction, since I was the first to know my little surprise. Nick and I decided it was about time for us to start a family, shortly after making our decision I realized that mother nature had not sent my monthly gift....

Well, Have you guys seen the commercial where they say "1 in 4 women misread pregnancy tests."? I am afraid I am going to have to admit to be one of them. After a negative test result I decided I better call the doctor to make an apt. to find out what was going on. (TMI coming up. Skip the next sentence if you dont want to know more about me than you HAVE to.) I had always run like clock-work, and being over 2 weeks late was VERY unusual for me. The doctors office said they had an opening right then, and asked me to come in. They did a few blood tests, 1 of them being a HCG hormone test. After being poked I went home to wait for the results (due back the next day). Once I got home I went in the bathroom to clip a fingernail that had broken. I picked up the garbage can and set it on the counter. That is when I saw it, not 1 but TWO lines. One dark line, and one very faint line. I couldn't believe it. Sure enough the test came back the next day positive. It was time to tell Nick.

Even though the thought of "we might be having a baby soon." had crossed his mind he was still pretty surprised to find out he was going to be a Dad. I went to the store and got a few balloons, including one that said "Happy Dads Day" and attached the positive test results to them. I left them in the doorway so that when he opened the door after coming home from work he would see them. As Nick was leaving work he called and told me he had had a pretty rough day... the thought, "Hurry, hide the balloons and test results and tell him another day" crossed mind. Then I had the urge to say, "Well sweetie, its about to get more stressful so brace yourself." I didn't do either, I went with the original plan and just left the balloons there for him to see. :) As he walked in the door he saw the balloons and said "Does 1 line mean you're pregnant? (so if he were a woman, he would be 1 in 4 too) :) After pointing out the 2nd line I could see it all processing :) After a night of sleep he was able to come of of shock, and get excited. :)

Me- Check
Nick- Check
Parents-Here goes nothing.....

A few days later Nick and I went out and got 2 I love Grandma bibs and 2 little hand print kits. Wrapped them all up and took em over to the parents to inform them of their new title as soon to be Grandma and Grandpa.

They were thrilled, and cant wait.

My parents don't think they are old enough yet, but they will get used to the idea. :)

(Sadly I wasnt able to get a picture of Nick's dads reaction, since his parents were not sitting close together. However, he caught on pretty fast as he started asking "Are you guys pregnant?!" over and over. We ignored him for a few minuets until Nick's mom caught on and started asking too. It was pretty funny)

After waiting about 2 1/2 more months we were able to go get an early ultrasound where we were able to hear the and see the baby and the heartbeat ( beating at 171.85 beats per min)
After knowing the heart was beating and everything was looking good we bought a bunch of baby bottles and filled them up with sour patch kids to break it to the brothers, and sisters.

Everyone reacted really well, and was excited for us. Making it a great experience!

Questions I have been asked the last few weeks:

1-How are you feeling?
Answer: Honestly. Sometimes I think I am really going to die of nausea and heartburn. But everyone keeps telling me its worth it, so I guess I will just have to wait and see. (**wink**) If anyone has any tips for foods you were able to hold down...PLEASE send em' my way!

2-When will you find out what your having.
Answer: Were having a baby. As far as gender goes....We will be finding out Feb 15th (ish) when its born. ( I know you're all saying, "They are crazy!" But, Nick and I really like the idea of having it be a surprise, cant change it anyway so why ruin the surprise early? :)

Well, thats the update. I am sure there will be many more to come. We are SO excited and just cant wait.

My Latest Project

Who knew it takes so long to make these, Im guessing to have it done by the beginning of February!

Night at Snowbird

For our birthday's this year we got a night at the Snowbird resort and an all day pass on activities from Nick's mom and dad. We had a blast. It was so pretty outside and the perfect weather.

(The view from the balcony /our hotel room.)

There were a bunch of activities that we were able to do including the Zip line, alpine slide, and the mechanical bull.

(Nick had a blast on the mechanical bull. He was pretty good at it too!)

(Us on the tram going up to ride the alpine slide, and the zip line.)

We had a blast and it was good to have a little break from life.