Driggs, Idaho

Paul found out that Glenn Beck would be speaking at a live, free event in Driggs, Idaho.  Since we are Glenn Beck fans, we looked into how we could get there.  Allen was kind enough to let us stay at his house for a few nights, and on Saturday we traveled to Huntsman Springs in Driggs to attend this "Celebrate America" event.  

The drive to Driggs was absolutely beautiful!   The Teton mountains are stunning!

 

Visit with Allen's Family

On our way home from Yellowstone, we stayed a few nights with Paul's brother Allen and his family.  We had a good time talking with them and watching the little boys play together.  Glenn loved all of Sammy's toys, and called them "mine" all the time.  That is one word that I wish Glenn did not know!

But I think they played okay together.  Glenn doesn't really say the "s" sound all the time, so Sammy sounded more like "Danny."  Close enough, right? : D  

I know Glenn had a good time and we did too.  The first night there I stayed up talking with Giovanna and her sister Kim (who is also visiting for awhile) until I think about 5:45 in the morning!  We sure had a lot to talk about.  It was really fun getting to know Giovanna better.  

Here are a few pictures of our time there:

Yellowstone Part 4

We spent the last day at the park at Yellowstone Lake.  We roasted hot dogs for lunch and had s'mores too.  And of course, who could forget cheese puffs?!  : D

We thought it was the perfect way to end the week.  We had seen lots of beautiful things and today we just relaxed, talked and splashed around in the cold water.

Yellowstone Part 3

The next day we visited the "Grand Canyon of Yellowstone."  We saw beautiful waterfalls, a fast-flowing river, and tall, thin pine trees.  We had a good day hiking and checking out the scenery.

Yellowstone Part 2

The first day at the park was centered around Old Faithful area.  We saw lots of geysers and hot spots with their beautifully-colored bacteria surrounding them.  We mostly viewed the park with Paul's uncle's family and Paul's sister Cheryl.  That's why our pictures only really have them. :D

Our drive into the park to get to Old Faithful took a long time!  We wondered for a long time what it was that people were looking at and causing such slow traffic.  Buffalo.  There were a ton of buffalo right next to the road!  It was pretty neat to see these huge animals up close.  We saw mostly buffalo in the park.  We did see a big buck; and we almost hit a fox.  But other than that we didn't see too many other big animals.  But it was still cool to see what we did see.

Yellowstone Part 1

The last week of June Paul's Jensen's had a family reunion in Yellowstone.  We got a few cabins in West Yellowstone and then had access to the park for a few days.  I'll break it up by day, so it's not an overload of pictures!

The first day we drove up.  :D  

Paul's uncle needed a camping and an RV spot with electricity and weren't able to make it until later.  We went up early so we could get them the spot that they needed.  We set up a little tent to signify that that spot was taken.  Glenn had a lot of fun playing in that little tent.  He kept calling it his "little house".  He had been sitting in the car and loved getting out and playing.  

Girl's Camp

My calling in my ward is the MiaMaid advisor and as such I was asked to participate in our stake girl's camp.  I didn't have too many responsibilities, so mostly I got to sit around and enjoy being there.  I took lots of pictures and just enjoyed getting to know the girls in our ward better. 

 (All but one of the leaders)

Random Shots of Fun

We have had fun around our house these days...here's some proof!

Whipped Cream Trick

Remember how Sirie bought some whipped cream for her party and it didn't get used?  I do!

So one day Paul and I decided to have a little fun with it...

Glenn's Own Basketball Hoop

Glenn loves playing outside.  Our neighbors got a regular-sized hoop a few months ago and Glenn has wanted to play with it.  We went garage-saleing to find a kid one, but hadn't had any luck.  I told me neighbor about that and when she went out on Saturday, she found one--and for only $3!  Wahoo!  So she got it for us and we paid her back.  Glenn was so excited to have a "hoop".  We went out later that day and played with it.  He sure loves it!  Thanks so much Beth!!

Playtime with Ian and Sean

We are so blessed to live close to my uncle and his family.  We watch their two boys, Ian and Sean, at least once a month.  This past month the weather was nice and we had a good time outside, as well as inside.  I took a lot of pictures of these cute boys.  Glenn really loves playing with them.  It's like he has older brothers to teach him and to share with him...he really enjoys when we go over there.

 

Cool Thunderstorm

A couple of Sundays ago we had some pretty neat weather come our way.  It had been a nice day and just before it reached us it was very calm.  We took these pictures, but of course the camera doesn't do it justice.  When it finally hit us, it really hit us.  The hail came down fast and hard; the wind was strong and slammed the house.  There even was some spinning spotted in the clouds west of where we lived.  It was a neat storm and was over within 30 minutes or so.  

 

Glenn's Backpack

At the same garage sale we also found a Winnie the Pooh backpack.  We got that as well and Glenn looks so cute with it on!  I had a flash to the 'First Day of School'... That day will probably come so much faster than I really want!  I'll enjoy him right now with his cute backpack!

Glenn's Best Friend

We found a Winnie the Pooh stuffed bear at a garage sale a couple of weeks ago.  Glenn had started liking Pooh awhile ago and he was so excited to have the bear!  He does everything with Pooh now.  He eats with him--he likes to give bites to Pooh first and then himself.  He dresses him and puts shoes on him.  He sleeps with him and cuddles.  Even yesterday when Paul put him down for a nap, he turned and cuddled right up with Pooh.  Pooh really is Glenn's best friend!

 

Good-bye Trees!

For over a year and a half now, we have wanted to get rid of the aspen trees in our yard.  They were planted too close to our house for one, and they send up lots of little tree shoots all over.  We were done with them.  So our neighbor who has lots of tree-cutting experience, came over to help us cut them down.  

Missoula, Montana

Most of you have heard by now that we went up to Missoula, Montana at the beginning of this month.  Well, let me explain a bit.  

Remember how Paul lost his job back in March?  Well he has been applying for jobs all over the place.  We weren't having too much luck with local jobs, so he started looking out of the state.  This company in MT called on my birthday--kind of ironic because I was born in MT.  Anyway, they called and wanted us to come up that week to interview in person.  That was Monday, so we left on Wednesday to drive up there.  We left Glenn with my parents and then drove the rest of the way.  We packed a suitcase for Glenn and he just looked so cute!  

A little traveler. :D

Happy Birthday to Me!

Last Monday was my birthday.  It started out with breakfast made by Paul.  I had been craving pancakes and that's what he made--yum yum!  I got two that were shaped like hearts--Paul sure is good to me.  

Easter Weekend

Easter weekend we did an egg hunt for the three little grandsons.  We had a hard time getting them to sit down so we could take a picture.  I think they just had no idea what was going on...they wouldn't smile at all.  We think they had a good time though gathering the eggs.

Glenn, Devin and Jasper

Ethan's Graduation

Last month my older brother Ethan graduated from college..finally!  We joke that he was on the 12-year plan, instead of the 4-year.  Either way though, we are happy for him that he has done this--and that he walked in the ceremony.  It took my mom and his wife convincing him to do it though.  It was a nice program and it wasn't very long either.  

You know how the announcer asks you to hold you applause until the end?  Well, remember how no one really listens to that?  Except our family.  I guess we obey the rules.  Poor Ethan.  When his name was read, not one of us cheered.  I did a little in my seat, but not loud.  They told us not to, so we didn't.  But every other graduate got a cheer from his family.  Sorry Ethan.  We are proud of you--we just didn't make it know to the rest of the world. 

Glenn's (Swollen) Head

About two and a half weeks ago, Glenn and I were at the neighborhood park.  He was climbing up the steps to the tall slide.  I was talking with a friend, watching him from a few steps away because he had climbed them hundreds of times.  All of a sudden, he fell straight back.  He fell from two or three steps up and just smacked his head pretty hard on the landing.  He was pretty shaken up, but he was consolable.  We went home, I comforted him and he seemed okay.