Jaryn's first talk

My baby gave her first talk in primary on Sunday. It was sooooo adorable. She talked about how we strengthen our family by reading the scriptures everyday. Even her daddy is reading the same scriptures and that helps our family feel close and stronger. It was so cute how she bounced up to the podium with her little hand-bag. I think she thought she was going to quote something from "King Julian" (that is what she had been use to hearing around the house over the past few weeks). I was a little nervous that I was going to hear "Welcome all you pansies!" But I didn't, Jaryn recited exactly what she was suppose to and it was sweet. What a milestone!

Jensen on utube

Hey Jensen, We loved watching you on utube. We have a suggestion on what to get your mom for Christmas...A tripod! Can't wait to see you guys!

Mission Log Date 7.19.2009 MY SON THE CELEBRITY

Okay everybody check this out. Jensen participated in the Stake Youth Conference Talent Show on Saturday and did a fantastic job and I don't even have to say so myself. In church today several parents came up to me and said that their kids couldn't stop talking about how amazed they were at Jensen's voice mimicking abilities.

I tried to download the video here on this site but it was too big so I had to create an account on youtube and download it there. SO here is the address.

AND no I didn't do that so Jensen could turn into some kind of reality-Internet-celebrity-15 minutes-of-fame star either so be quiet!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UzmvZndvk8

P.S. the taping of this is horrible. I did it with Jaryn trying to climb on my lap. SORRY.

Mission Log Date 7.19.09 ROAD TRIP!!!!!

Well we did it. The Chrillrens (and yes, I meant to spell it that way)and I loaded up in the car and traveled all of the way over to our relations in Missouri. Without mishap, misfortune or misery. We had a wonderful time, with the exception of James catching a little cold, but he didn't let that get him down too much, he managed to shoot off some fireworks and go swimming.

I was able to to visit church history sites and get a better understanding of our religion, which is to say I know enough now to get me into to more trouble if I happen into any real debate on the subject. (Tamara has learned about how absolutely wrong I can be about how absolutely certainly right I think I am. right? My family has known that for years). My favorite part was being able to surprise Dean and Carolyn Eaton at their home. They are going to have the most gorgeous view from their master suite when their renovations are complete.

Jaryn and I also got to go to an "off" Broadway production of "Anything Goes" thanks to a friend of Tamara. (Hey Susette?, er, remember when we went to that production of "Annie?" It took me back to that time). ANYway the theater was outdoors and it was a beautiful night,an adorable amphitheater too.

Jaryn got her fill of attention by her "Nesouri" cousins. Her hair was fixed up everyday, sometimes twice a day. She wants to know when we are going back.--That's kind of funny because 10 minutes after we arrived she wanted to go home. It didn't take long for her to realize that older girl cousins is where it's at. (Jaryn has named her new toy Cassie Care Bear! I hope that you like that Cassie :).

Well, I guess that's everything, expect for the pictures, I will post as much as I can.

Thank again to Owen and Tamara!!! WE HAD A GREAT TIME!!

Greetings from Afghanistan

I have never "blogged" before. I hope I don't mess it up. I'm going to try to post a couple of photos to let everyone know that I'm fine and not starving to death. People complain of the heat here but it's not that bad. The terrain looks alot like the valley of the sun. It's dry and dusty. The people who are not trying to kill us are very nice and humble. The patient load is not heavy most of the time which leaves us to play risk, bachi ball, darts and other productive activities. I sure miss everyone. I can feel the strength of the prayers of so many. I haven't had that sensation so strongly since my mission. It is very comforting. The phones have been down for a few days so I have had little contact with Stacy and the kids. We are hoping to get better internet access and then I will be able to keep in touch a little more effectively. Thanks to all for the love, prayers and support. Know that a good work is going on here.

Jason

SIDE BAR-DUH

For those who don't know Jason is in Afghanistan. YUCK! He will be there for about 5 more months. We have already been apart for 1 and a half, while Jason did some training at Ft. Dix in May. We got to see him for a couple of weeks in June when we went to AZ for a family reunion and then to Cali for fun but exhausting Disneyland excursion AND a quick visit to our dear friends the LeBarons (I thought that you would appreciate that Paul).




ANYWAY-Now you know why I am doing this, and now you are up-to-date.




We now resume our regularly scheduled blog.

Mission Log DATE 7.8.09-Maiden Voyage

Well, it took me long enough to get this going and I think that I finally have it working. Let's say it is a work in progress. I will keep adding pictures and letting everyone know how Jason and the kiddos are doing, (and the fact that I am the one entering all the information you can deduce that I am alive as well, :P).

Jason is doing fine. He eats really well, so he tells me. He wants to send me a picture of the "wall of snacks" but it is usually masked by several SF (special forces) soldiers, and they don't like having their picture taken. (We can't give away all our secrets). He is also trying to do his P90X, and extra studying to help pass the time. I have been able to talk to him just about everyday so that is nice, but it still STINKS that he is so far away.

The kids and I are getting ready for our first adventure, we are taking a trip to Missouri and visiting Owen and Tamara and their family for a week. We will post pictures when we get back.

In the meantime JENSEN celebrated his 16th birthday! Can you believe it? I can't either. I know it, because I look so young.