Friday, August 29, 2008

Our Summer Loss . . . A Happy Reunion on the Other Side




Half of our family in this picture went home this summer - Zach, Roger and Brad (the three on the right).

This picture was taken last summer when my dad, Eric and nephew, Chris,and deceased loved ones went to Africa with Choice Humanitarian building a foundation for a school.

Dad you were inspired to take the boys on this great trip. I am so glad you all had those three weeks to spend time together. What wonderful memories you and Eric have.

JUST ONE LIFETIME wouldn't be enough for us

Last month, on July 14, we buried my brother, Brad. Right before the funeral I insisted that the family that was at the house take some pictures in the backyard. I commented that "we just never know . . ."


Thursday, August 28, 2008

Till We Meet Again



Roger, Karen's older brother (left picture) and his son Zach (right), were killed this past Sunday in a plane crash as they were heading to Guatemala on a Choice Humanitarian mission.



Please remember my dear wife and her family at this time in your thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace my brothers and until we meet again....

Much alofa's,

Miti

Monday, August 11, 2008

Coupons!

I need to update our blog desperately. I will eventually get up to date even with photos.

I need to save money on groceries and I am trying to get into coupon clipping and sale watching. If you all have any pointers I would greatly appreciate them.

Side note: Today we went to Sam's for milk and picked up some meat and dairy products. Alana was so surprised at the total - $88. She said, "For that?!" I tried to explain to her that it costs a lot of money to run a household.

Anyway, it would be great to be able to save money on perishables.

Monday, July 21, 2008

Tagged Again!









. . . or the kids come home from school

5 things on my “to do” list
• laundry
• clean house
• make phone calls
• plan activity days
• swimming for FHE

5 things on my long term “to do “ list
• be debt free – including our house
• lose some extra padding
• re-organize closets and rooms
• paint the office
• stain kitchen table and stools




5 sweets I enjoy . . .

• sonic slush/float
• mini cherry cheesecake - cooked in cupcake liners
• carmel apples from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
• carmel popcorn
• anything with carmel or cream cheese



3 books I have read today
• alana’s poetry project
• ensign
• book of mormon



current book I am reading
• the last lecture-
I actually haven’t started but it is our book club reading











places I’ve lived
littleton, co
laie, hi
castle rock, co
greeley, co
las vegas, nv

I tag: Tina M, Rachel O, Rachel G, Melissa K.

Tagged!

A- Attached or Single? – definitely attached
B- Best Friend? – Miti, I can always count on him.
C- Cake or Pie? – definitely store bought cake
D- Day of Choice? – Thursday – pre-weekend day
E- Essential item? – gum
F- Favorite color? – pink or is it green?
G- Gummy bears or Worms? – can’t decide – neither
H- Hometown? – Littleton
I- Favorite Indulgence? – pedicure and a sonic drink
J- January or July? – july because it is my b-day month
K- Kids? – four – 2 girls, 2 boys and we are done!
L- Life isn’t complete without? – my fam
M- Marriage Date? – December 27th
N- Number of Brothers and Sisters? – 5 bros. & 3 sis.
O- Oranges or Apples? – apples with carmel- does that count?
P- Phobias or Fears? – scared of mice and rats
Q- Quote? – My “crutch” word . . . “Do you know what I mean?”
R- Reason to Smile? – the sun is shining
S- Season of Choice? – fall – not too hot not too cold
T- Tag Ten People? – Miranda, Kollen, Brigette, Sara, Stephanie, Brooke,
Diane, Jamie, Cami, Ashley, Tina . . . anyone?
U- Unknown Fact about Me? – I use to have a little case of OCD – germs
V- Vegetable? – greens – edemame, spinach, romaine, broccoli . . .
W- Worst Habit? – talking on the phone
X- X-Ray? – Yes, dental and crushed ankle on tramp when little.
Y- Your Favorite Food? – too many to choose
Z- Zodiac Sign? - cancer

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Goodbye for Now


On July 9th I lost another brother. He is my third brother to leave this life early. Bradley Owen Jensen was two years older than me.

I am so blessed to have the gospel knowledge in my life. I think that I take this knowledge for granted. It is engrained in my soul and in my childrens'. It is only when you come across others who don't have this knowledge that you realize how blessed you are.

Scott died 22 years ago and Brian passed away two years ago. I am happy to know that my three brothers are there together working out their salvation. I am glad to have known Brad. I have learned from his life - his loving, giving, caring spirit. Goodbye for now, until we meet again.

Love you Brad!!!