Friday, December 20, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Katelyn-Jacob-& Baby 3
Baby 3- I'm 26 weeks pregnant. I have enjoyed and hated being pregnant this time around. With my other two kids I tried very hard not to complain and enjoy pregnancy as much as I could. It didn't seem very hard then, but with this one, the ribs that feel like they are being broken, the muscles that feel like they are being torn apart, the lack of energy, sickness, and emotional breakdowns has gotten to me. I felt great being pregnant with the other kids and it's a whole new feeling with this one. I think I can say I know what a "hard" pregnancy feels like now.
Despite all of that, I still embrace it and love being pregnant. I still cherish every moment of the little guy that is growing inside of me. I am excited to have him. I want to experience labor again and I hope for the best. At my last appt they said he was breech. It's still early on and they said he has plenty of time to flip, but for some reason the thought of him being breech still scares me. And I have no idea if he has turned yet or not, I guess only time will tell.
When I think about having another boy I smile. I look at my sweet little Jacob and it makes me excited. I wonder what he'll look like, if they'll look the same, if he'll have glasses too (that's silly, but he could right??), and if they will have the same personality.
Jacob- Jacob is almost 2! I cannot believe it. He turns two Jan. 2. He tries to talk and copy words we say, although most of the time no one can understand the words he's saying besides me, it's still cute to hear. Jacob is, and always has been my angel of a sleeper. I remember one or two weeks in his life where he didn't want to go to bed at night. He naps well and sleeps well at night. He sleeps in the big boy bed now in Katelyn's room and she'll come out and say she's scared and Jacob won't make a peep or move an inch until he's fast asleep. He just loves his sleep. He still does not like nursery, and I've decided I'm okay with that. I feel horrible leaving him to scream and cry my name as if he's being abandoned, and who wants their kid to feel abandoned? So I stay with him. And he plays great. He's in there until he's FOUR so I figure we've got plenty of time to work with him. :) Jacob loves cheese and bread. Those are his two favorite snacks. He drinks a TON too. He's always drinking water or milk. He's our little sweetheart and we couldn't ask for a better boy. Jacob has been potty training and he has done great. He will go with out accidents most days, I just have to get him used to public places now.
Katelyn- Katelyn is almost 4! I'm dying just thinking about it. Really? I'm going to have a 4 year old? Katelyn is the sweetest girl. She is playful, outgoing, friendly, and confident. We had our primary program and she memorized her part and when her time came she walked right up to that microphone, stood up tall, and very confidently and loudly, said her part with a huge smile on her face. Then at the end, from the back, we could hear her singing very loudly, I am a Child of God. I love my little girl and her confidence. Katelyn is very active. She loves to "work out" on my elliptical whenever I'm done with it. And she'll breath heavily as if she's been doing it for hours. She loves playdough. I'm sure if I didn't hide it she would ask to play with it everyday. That sounds cruel of me to hide it, but cleaning it up is time consuming! She hates vegetables, but will at least try them now at every meal. She eats corn, carrots, salad, tomatoes, and onions, she is very proud to be able to name those few off to people. She loves gum and asks for it every day. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. She loves wearing skirts. We love our sweet little Katelyn, she is and always has been an angel of a child.
Despite all of that, I still embrace it and love being pregnant. I still cherish every moment of the little guy that is growing inside of me. I am excited to have him. I want to experience labor again and I hope for the best. At my last appt they said he was breech. It's still early on and they said he has plenty of time to flip, but for some reason the thought of him being breech still scares me. And I have no idea if he has turned yet or not, I guess only time will tell.
When I think about having another boy I smile. I look at my sweet little Jacob and it makes me excited. I wonder what he'll look like, if they'll look the same, if he'll have glasses too (that's silly, but he could right??), and if they will have the same personality.
(Please excuse my dirty mirror, I'm very ashamed, but do I want to get all cute and ready again and remember to wipe down my mirror before taking another picture? Not really.)
------------Jacob- Jacob is almost 2! I cannot believe it. He turns two Jan. 2. He tries to talk and copy words we say, although most of the time no one can understand the words he's saying besides me, it's still cute to hear. Jacob is, and always has been my angel of a sleeper. I remember one or two weeks in his life where he didn't want to go to bed at night. He naps well and sleeps well at night. He sleeps in the big boy bed now in Katelyn's room and she'll come out and say she's scared and Jacob won't make a peep or move an inch until he's fast asleep. He just loves his sleep. He still does not like nursery, and I've decided I'm okay with that. I feel horrible leaving him to scream and cry my name as if he's being abandoned, and who wants their kid to feel abandoned? So I stay with him. And he plays great. He's in there until he's FOUR so I figure we've got plenty of time to work with him. :) Jacob loves cheese and bread. Those are his two favorite snacks. He drinks a TON too. He's always drinking water or milk. He's our little sweetheart and we couldn't ask for a better boy. Jacob has been potty training and he has done great. He will go with out accidents most days, I just have to get him used to public places now.
Jacob was "Pascal" for Halloween (closest costume we got, everyone called him a dragon)
-------------Katelyn- Katelyn is almost 4! I'm dying just thinking about it. Really? I'm going to have a 4 year old? Katelyn is the sweetest girl. She is playful, outgoing, friendly, and confident. We had our primary program and she memorized her part and when her time came she walked right up to that microphone, stood up tall, and very confidently and loudly, said her part with a huge smile on her face. Then at the end, from the back, we could hear her singing very loudly, I am a Child of God. I love my little girl and her confidence. Katelyn is very active. She loves to "work out" on my elliptical whenever I'm done with it. And she'll breath heavily as if she's been doing it for hours. She loves playdough. I'm sure if I didn't hide it she would ask to play with it everyday. That sounds cruel of me to hide it, but cleaning it up is time consuming! She hates vegetables, but will at least try them now at every meal. She eats corn, carrots, salad, tomatoes, and onions, she is very proud to be able to name those few off to people. She loves gum and asks for it every day. Her favorite colors are pink and purple. She loves wearing skirts. We love our sweet little Katelyn, she is and always has been an angel of a child.
Tangled for Halloween
Some days are hard with the kids, especially being tired and sore and pregnant, but mostly they make me excited to have another one. How can you not be excited when they run up and wrap their arms around your neck, or you hear one singing a primary song softly to herself, or the smile you get in the morning when your son walks in your room. I just love every bit of them!
Balloon Fiesta
We loved it!
Touching the huge balloon
Family Pictures 2013
Katelyn 3 1/2
No more pictures please!
Jacob 21 months
Love this guy, he's so handsome!
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Baby #3!
For all you Jensen followers, if there are any still out there, ;) we are having baby #3! We just found out it's a boy and are thrilled. Well, most of us were thrilled, Katelyn had a bit of a meltdown when we told her she wouldn't be getting a baby sister. She had insisted the whole time that it was girl, actually she had said there were twins inside and one was a girl and one was a boy. Then I sat her down after my ultrasound and said, "So.... we found out you're going to have a little brother!" She was confused and I said, "Yeah it's a little baby boy." She started bawling and said, "I want twins! I want a girl." Poor girl has finally accepted the fact that a baby boy will be joining our family.
As for Jacob, well I'm pretty sure he has no idea what's coming his way. And to say if he'll be happy about it, as of right now I think not. It may be quite the roller coaster ride of tears and heartache for him (and mom!) when I have to spend so much time with the baby. He is my momma's boy, that's for sure, but a sweetheart. He makes me so excited to have another little boy. He is happy and fun and shy and loving. I can't wait for him to have a little brother, and Katelyn as well.
The baby looks healthy and strong, which is always something I'm so grateful for and glad to hear. I'm due February 24th 2014 and can't wait until then!
As for Jacob, well I'm pretty sure he has no idea what's coming his way. And to say if he'll be happy about it, as of right now I think not. It may be quite the roller coaster ride of tears and heartache for him (and mom!) when I have to spend so much time with the baby. He is my momma's boy, that's for sure, but a sweetheart. He makes me so excited to have another little boy. He is happy and fun and shy and loving. I can't wait for him to have a little brother, and Katelyn as well.
The baby looks healthy and strong, which is always something I'm so grateful for and glad to hear. I'm due February 24th 2014 and can't wait until then!
Friday, September 27, 2013
Hello There
Well, it's been awhile since I have been on here. Life has been somewhat busy (Okay, not really I have just forgotten and been lazy about writing). Here's a little update on what life has been for us the past few months.
We made it to New Mexico! We arrived on Father's Day with the help of Nick's parents. It was somewhat hectic, but with help we got all moved in. A couple of guys from the ward came to help us move in. I felt really bad because it was a Sunday and it was Father's Day. That just goes to show how great our ward is.
Nick started his new job faster than we had expected, with just a of couple weeks after moving in he was busy at work. He likes it a lot so far! I think one of the nicest things is it's only about 1.5 miles from our house so he comes home for lunch every day and doesn't have to leave to work super early.
New Mexico has been, different. I won't say that WE all had a rough start here, I'll just say that I had a rough go here. We all got really sick in the beginning with food poisoning or something. Having it by yourself is rough, but when you have two other sick kiddos to take care of, is even harder. Then a couple of weeks later Jacob and I got some sort of cold. Sore throats, mouth sores, chills, fevers. Jacob had a fever over 100 for four days straight. I got really worried because of his history and having a seizure before from his fever spiking too quickly, I just was a complete mess. We didn't have insurance so I tried waiting it out, but he just wasn't getting better. We finally took him in and paid a fortune for a visit to the Urgent Care, and left with a prescription of antibiotics. After the kiddos were all better I got sick again with the same thing a couple of weeks later. And then right after Nick came down with Strep Throat. I've been sick one more time with a sore throat and head cold since then. Can you see now why I had a rough start?? It was a whirlwind of a start for me, but now I feel a lot better and more at peace.
I never thought I would have to pray to adjust well to a place or love living somewhere, but I have had to now, and it's been hard. I have realized how comfortable I became in Oklahoma and how much I miss certain things about it. New Mexico is my new home though, and I will create memories and feel the same way I'm sure when I leave.
The kids are growing so quickly. Jacob is saying a lot of words now and even talking in 2-word sentences. He is a happy little boy, but when a tantrum strikes, he sure knows how to scream. Jacob is 20 months almost 21. He is trying the whole "potty training" thing right now. He got glasses when he was 15 months old, have I mentioned that before? He's definitely a boy and loves boy toys, cars, planes, things like that. He is shy like his momma and he hates nursery. He is not comfortable being away from me for very long and he does not like interacting with other kids very much. He is super sweet though and loves playing, I think he just feels a little lack of confidence. I don't blame him, I was the same way when I was little, but I turned out fine, right? ;)
Katelyn is my little princess. She is still the happiest girl I know and I don't say that just because I'm her mom, it's because it's true. She always has a smile on her face. She started dance a couple of weeks ago. She LOVES it. Is there a word stronger than LOVE? Cause if there was I would use it. She does ballet and tap. I did a little ballet and tap when I was little, but then switched over to ballroom. I think I want her to do this for awhile though. Along with soccer, tennis, track, piano, all those other fun options when the time comes. She is 3 1/2 almost 4. She is learning how to read three letter words. She loves to draw. She does very well at drawing, I think it will be something she'll enjoy doing when she is older, or at least I hope so.
I love how different my kids are. Jacob is very mellow and sweet. Katelyn is, and has always been so outgoing, crazy, and such a happy girl. Katelyn goes to bed late and wakes up early. Jacob goes to bed early and wakes up late. Jacob has sort of a chubby look to his cheeks and belly, and Katelyn is a skinnie minnie all over. They play so well together and love being together. They both absolutely LOVE playing outside. Katelyn is a social butterfly and asks to go over to the neighbors house EVERY DAY to play with the kids.
We are loving New Mexico right now. Life is great and we have a lot to look forward to this next year as Nick's work progresses, the kids grow older, and we get adjusted to our new life.
We made it to New Mexico! We arrived on Father's Day with the help of Nick's parents. It was somewhat hectic, but with help we got all moved in. A couple of guys from the ward came to help us move in. I felt really bad because it was a Sunday and it was Father's Day. That just goes to show how great our ward is.
Nick started his new job faster than we had expected, with just a of couple weeks after moving in he was busy at work. He likes it a lot so far! I think one of the nicest things is it's only about 1.5 miles from our house so he comes home for lunch every day and doesn't have to leave to work super early.
New Mexico has been, different. I won't say that WE all had a rough start here, I'll just say that I had a rough go here. We all got really sick in the beginning with food poisoning or something. Having it by yourself is rough, but when you have two other sick kiddos to take care of, is even harder. Then a couple of weeks later Jacob and I got some sort of cold. Sore throats, mouth sores, chills, fevers. Jacob had a fever over 100 for four days straight. I got really worried because of his history and having a seizure before from his fever spiking too quickly, I just was a complete mess. We didn't have insurance so I tried waiting it out, but he just wasn't getting better. We finally took him in and paid a fortune for a visit to the Urgent Care, and left with a prescription of antibiotics. After the kiddos were all better I got sick again with the same thing a couple of weeks later. And then right after Nick came down with Strep Throat. I've been sick one more time with a sore throat and head cold since then. Can you see now why I had a rough start?? It was a whirlwind of a start for me, but now I feel a lot better and more at peace.
I never thought I would have to pray to adjust well to a place or love living somewhere, but I have had to now, and it's been hard. I have realized how comfortable I became in Oklahoma and how much I miss certain things about it. New Mexico is my new home though, and I will create memories and feel the same way I'm sure when I leave.
The kids are growing so quickly. Jacob is saying a lot of words now and even talking in 2-word sentences. He is a happy little boy, but when a tantrum strikes, he sure knows how to scream. Jacob is 20 months almost 21. He is trying the whole "potty training" thing right now. He got glasses when he was 15 months old, have I mentioned that before? He's definitely a boy and loves boy toys, cars, planes, things like that. He is shy like his momma and he hates nursery. He is not comfortable being away from me for very long and he does not like interacting with other kids very much. He is super sweet though and loves playing, I think he just feels a little lack of confidence. I don't blame him, I was the same way when I was little, but I turned out fine, right? ;)
Katelyn is my little princess. She is still the happiest girl I know and I don't say that just because I'm her mom, it's because it's true. She always has a smile on her face. She started dance a couple of weeks ago. She LOVES it. Is there a word stronger than LOVE? Cause if there was I would use it. She does ballet and tap. I did a little ballet and tap when I was little, but then switched over to ballroom. I think I want her to do this for awhile though. Along with soccer, tennis, track, piano, all those other fun options when the time comes. She is 3 1/2 almost 4. She is learning how to read three letter words. She loves to draw. She does very well at drawing, I think it will be something she'll enjoy doing when she is older, or at least I hope so.
I love how different my kids are. Jacob is very mellow and sweet. Katelyn is, and has always been so outgoing, crazy, and such a happy girl. Katelyn goes to bed late and wakes up early. Jacob goes to bed early and wakes up late. Jacob has sort of a chubby look to his cheeks and belly, and Katelyn is a skinnie minnie all over. They play so well together and love being together. They both absolutely LOVE playing outside. Katelyn is a social butterfly and asks to go over to the neighbors house EVERY DAY to play with the kids.
We are loving New Mexico right now. Life is great and we have a lot to look forward to this next year as Nick's work progresses, the kids grow older, and we get adjusted to our new life.
All the other kids in the neighborhood started school and Katelyn wanted to too, so we do "pre-school" at home.
My name is Katelyn and my favorite food is an apple
Being silly with dad
Kind of describes their personalities. Jacob did not want to take a picture and Katelyn is like, "OK!"
Family hike up Sandia Peak
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Dr. J
He did it! Nicholas graduated from dental school (May 11th) and we couldn't be more proud of him.
I can't believe it's over. It's been bittersweet watching everyone move away and enter the new chapter into their lives. I am very excited for this new beginning we are about to start as a family though.
In case you didn't know, we are going to New Mexico! We will be in a town just North of Albuquerque called Rio Rancho. I'm excited to explore Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, and all the other neat places I've already heard of in New Mexico.
The biggest thing I'm excited for is to be closer to family. Our usual 10 hr drive to Colorado will be cut almost in half to a 5.5 hr drive. To us, five and a half hours is nothing, so we're excited. AND to make it even better, it's about 6 hrs from my favorite girl in the whole, wide, world: LU, my sister!! I'm so excited to be able to see her and her family more often. Her babies, Elizabeth & Jackson, are just the CUTEST things ever. Can't wait to squish their cute faces.
Also, we can drive to California to see my parents, and always stop on the way in AZ to see my sister which is about half way to California. New Mexico really does just seem like the perfect median for us!
Well, the four years are over. They came and they went. A little faster than I expected at first. There were great days, and there were lonely nights, but overall, it was such a fun and memorable experience. And Now it's off to the Land of Enchantment!
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Happy Birthday to YOU!
Nick's birthday was last week, the 28th of April. We (the kids and I) were so excited to celebrate with him! One, because birthdays are just fun and especially fun celebrating someone you love and making them feel special. And two, because it was the last day of Nick's Dental Boards and he would be done with all testing and requirements for dental school that day!!
We got everything ready for him while he was gone testing. We set up some gifts-- I tried to do 28, since it was his "golden" birthday, 28 years old on the 28th of April. Half of them ended up being candy bars I think.. ;) Anyways. While the kids were down I started making his cake. Can I just say I NEVER make a cake from scratch. I did this year though, that's how much I love my husband. It actually wasn't too hard, and it was Delicious!! Here is the recipe I used:
http://www.howdoesshe.com/german-chocolate-drizzle-cake/
After I baked the cake I lied down for a nap. Nick got home shortly after that. We had covered all of his gifts on the couch with a blanket, so that he wouldn't see any when he got home!
We waited for Katelyn and Jacob to wake up from their naps before opening gifts because I knew they would be SO sad (Katelyn especially) if they missed that.
Katelyn was so happy and so ready to celebrate! She loved giving daddy each gift and telling him what each one was.
We hope Nick was happy too ;)
It was a good birthday. We are so lucky to have him in our lives and are SO happy we are just about done with Dental School! I'm so proud of all of his hard work, seriously, so proud.
We got everything ready for him while he was gone testing. We set up some gifts-- I tried to do 28, since it was his "golden" birthday, 28 years old on the 28th of April. Half of them ended up being candy bars I think.. ;) Anyways. While the kids were down I started making his cake. Can I just say I NEVER make a cake from scratch. I did this year though, that's how much I love my husband. It actually wasn't too hard, and it was Delicious!! Here is the recipe I used:
http://www.howdoesshe.com/german-chocolate-drizzle-cake/
After I baked the cake I lied down for a nap. Nick got home shortly after that. We had covered all of his gifts on the couch with a blanket, so that he wouldn't see any when he got home!
We waited for Katelyn and Jacob to wake up from their naps before opening gifts because I knew they would be SO sad (Katelyn especially) if they missed that.
Katelyn was so happy and so ready to celebrate! She loved giving daddy each gift and telling him what each one was.
All set up before we covered it up
The kids wanted a pic too, they deserve it since they helped me so much :)
Jacob playing peek-a-boo.
Katelyn getting a present for daddy
She made a special card and picture for him
Later that night we had dinner. Nick made his own birthday dinner. Yeah,
I know, it shoulda been me, but he wanted steak and NO ONE makes a
better steak than he does. It was delicious. I've never really been a
steak person until I met Nick. He cooks them SO good!
After that we sang to him and ate some cake.
The birthday cake, yum!
Katelyn helped Nick blow out the candles
Nick insisted he light his own candles, and he was super excited about it. Haha.
Make a wish!
Me n the kiddos
My sweet boy pre-glasses. Such a happy kid.
We hope Nick was happy too ;)
It was a good birthday. We are so lucky to have him in our lives and are SO happy we are just about done with Dental School! I'm so proud of all of his hard work, seriously, so proud.
FOUR
4
CUATRO
FOUR MORE DAYS PEOPLE!!!!!!!
Can't wait until graduation :)
Thursday, April 11, 2013
ONE MONTH
One month from today we will officially be graduated from Dental School! I can't believe it. I remember so clearly arriving to our new home, getting to know some of the fourth years who would be graduating soon, and thinking, "I can't wait until I am in their shoes". And now, we are, and it feels GREAT.
For those wondering, we still haven't made a for sure decision on where we are headed to next, but we hope to do that soon.
And we should be putting our house up for sale like, tonight. Ok maybe not, maybe this weekend. We are beyond what you could call procrastinators, but hey, there was a possibility we would be staying here so we didn't want to sell our house and, "Oops! Sorry, we're gonna need our house back".
So what have we been up to lately? Besides all the packing, cleaning, organizing, and anything else it takes to get your house ready to sell.
Well, for awhile it got really warm like 80 degrees for a few days and then on Tuesday it went from 80 to 30 degrees over night.
Here we are one day enjoying the sun:
Then we wake up to this!
As for another random fact in our lives, I've gained five pounds. I hate to say that, but maybe it will motivate me to work out and I know a lot of you have good tips and tricks on how to get fit, lose some weight, and be healthy!
Since having Jacob I had been at a constant weight up {which I was really happy with, I went 11 pounds under my pre-pregnancy weight, don't ask me how, because I really don't know how it happened} until about 3 or so weeks ago, I gained like 5 lbs. I don't know what happened! Ok, maybe I do, it may have something to do with the nightly ritual of a serving of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. But, I've been *trying* to stop that and go running. I hate not having a gym pass. What do you do with out the gym? At-home work out videos just don't do it for me. And I do enjoy running outside, but not as much as the gym. I miss the gym, but I can't start any contracts until after we move. SO... help! I need a running buddy, or a good healthy snack you like, or any other secret tips. Come on, tell me what you got. :)
I've been good though, I mean rain or snow or shine, I try to go out for a run/jog/walk everyday. Ice on the ground yesterday? That didn't stop me. Ok, maybe it didn't stop me for about 10 mins and then I came back in...but still.
For those wondering, we still haven't made a for sure decision on where we are headed to next, but we hope to do that soon.
And we should be putting our house up for sale like, tonight. Ok maybe not, maybe this weekend. We are beyond what you could call procrastinators, but hey, there was a possibility we would be staying here so we didn't want to sell our house and, "Oops! Sorry, we're gonna need our house back".
So what have we been up to lately? Besides all the packing, cleaning, organizing, and anything else it takes to get your house ready to sell.
Well, for awhile it got really warm like 80 degrees for a few days and then on Tuesday it went from 80 to 30 degrees over night.
Here we are one day enjoying the sun:
As for another random fact in our lives, I've gained five pounds. I hate to say that, but maybe it will motivate me to work out and I know a lot of you have good tips and tricks on how to get fit, lose some weight, and be healthy!
Since having Jacob I had been at a constant weight up {which I was really happy with, I went 11 pounds under my pre-pregnancy weight, don't ask me how, because I really don't know how it happened} until about 3 or so weeks ago, I gained like 5 lbs. I don't know what happened! Ok, maybe I do, it may have something to do with the nightly ritual of a serving of Ben & Jerry's ice cream. But, I've been *trying* to stop that and go running. I hate not having a gym pass. What do you do with out the gym? At-home work out videos just don't do it for me. And I do enjoy running outside, but not as much as the gym. I miss the gym, but I can't start any contracts until after we move. SO... help! I need a running buddy, or a good healthy snack you like, or any other secret tips. Come on, tell me what you got. :)
I've been good though, I mean rain or snow or shine, I try to go out for a run/jog/walk everyday. Ice on the ground yesterday? That didn't stop me. Ok, maybe it didn't stop me for about 10 mins and then I came back in...but still.
When it's warm I have no problem going out to run
It's the freezing, windy, cold days that are the hardest
And let me tell ya, pushin these two is NOT easy!
So what else, what else do you say to do besides running? And of course, the obvious, eating healthy. :)
Well everyone, my next post may or may not be in a new home somewhere else closer west to our families {keeping my fingers crossed :)} until then, We DID IT!..almost.
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