I Didn't Fall Off the Face of the Earth!

Greetings everyone. No, I didn't fall off the face of the Earth...I am recovering from my hysterectomy. I have my bad days and good days. I am getting anxious to get out and do things but my body just won't let me. I am really tired and cranky...ask Joseph!

Speaking of my pre-teen son (only for 2 more weeks) he is growing his hair out (YIKES) and has started using my straightener. He is so weird! He is an AWESOME basketball player. He is the best defensive player that their team has. We shot a video of last night's game so we will be sending it to mom and dad. The other two boys are doing good. Jacob has had bronchitis, which has been going around here, and he was home for two days. Ben is staying after school on Thursdays for his technology class. His teacher has a group of students that are excelling in academics stay after school and do technology projects. One day I drove him all around town taking pictures with the digital camera for one of his projects. Halle...well I don't need to say anymore she is just crazy! LOL!!

Paul is doing well and I guess you could say for the most part I am too. I haven't blogged for awhile so I thought I would post something to let everyone know that we are still here! =)

First trip to the dentist

Halle went to the dentist today to have a pulpotomy. Thats what they call a root canal for little kids. She was soooo brave I was more nervous than her when she got the shot...she didn't even cry! I don't think she is related to me cuz I am a major wimp when it comes to pain (just ask my mom) and she has such a high tolerance for it. Now after my surgery, she will have those four front teeth done. Anyway, I had to brag about how great my little girl did today.

In Search of Diego...

Ok I am on a quest to find some fleece material with Diego on it. Halle is begging me for a Diego blanket. If anyone finds material can you PLEASE get me some and I will pay you for it. I am still learning my way around Vegas and I have yet to run into a material store. Your help is greatly appreciated.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MELANIE

Happy 30th birthday Melanie! Sorry it's late...your ditsy sister isn't on top of her game. Does it feel any different now that you are 30? We love you.

~*Paul, Jenn, & Kids~*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOLLY AND HEIDI

Happy Birthday Holly and Heidi...we hope you have a great day!! Enjoy your last year of being in your twenties!! Ha ha!! We love you.

~Paul, Jenn, & kids

Merry Christmas

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Looking back on this year there have been several things that happened that were significant in our lives.

#1 I started back to school to finish my teaching degree at WGU. Everything is done online and I should be set to start my student teaching next year.
#2 Joseph came back to live with us. Even though he is a little pain in the rear end and is the classical pre-teen boy (I can't say that here in a couple of months cuz he will be 13) we love him and are very glad he is HOME!
#3 On September 20th I married a very wonderful (and handsome) man. Paul is my best friend and he keeps me in line.
#4 We got to go to Idaho for Thanksgiving and spend time with the Jones side of the family. I haven't spent a Thanksgiving at home for almost 12 years.

I am very blessed and I want each one of my family members to know how much I love them and how important they are in my life (whether or not you know it you are). Happy Holidays everyone.

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow....

Well we woke up this morning to 5 inches of snow. Yes I said 5 inches. I know, I know for all of you in Idaho you are thinking "big deal Jenn" but it is a big deal...a VERY big deal here. Beatty is located 6 miles from Death Valley so it is very warm here, but occasionally we get snow. Last year we didn't and the kids were very disappointed. However, as you can imagine they woke up to 5 inches and they are ELATED!!! They were all volunteering to go clean the steps and brush the cars off. I just know after school they will be making snowmen and having snowball fights. We are supposed to have snow for the remainder of the week....I haven't missed it but at least it is close to Christmas!