September Begins

Most of my friends look forward to school starting so that they can get on top of the many tasks that have been put off during the summer, and really for a little slower schedule, with more sleep...the thing is, we all seem to feel frustrated that we're still getting to bed late, totally exhausted with only 2 things done from our "To Do List"!  Why is that???  Well, as far as the Jensen family is concerned, 

September kicked off with a bang!  

Karl celebrated his birthday...I gave him an air mattress and the kids gave him some of his favorite treats.

We had a bumper crop of peaches and nectarines this year...Karl is my canning guy, and takes care of this every year. Sorry ladies...he's taken!  :)

My little Ashlyn is in training!

 

They are beautiful!!

Ashlyn and Karl attended a daddy-daughter activity where they frosted cakes.  This is what they came up with!

This was a BIG DEAL!! 

A few months ago Parker told me he may be interested in running for student government.  I thought that would be great, but didn't think much about it until he brought home his "application packet" a few weeks ago.  He spent hours writing an essay, writing a speech, interviewing with the administration, making posters and campaigning among the Sophomores.  There were 7 kids running for Sophomore Class President, and Parker made it past the preliminary voting which narrowed the candidates to 2.  He then campaigned for another week and the stars aligned...

HE WON!!

We are so proud of Parker, he is super out-going and will make a terrific president!

My good friend Amanda helped us put together this poster.  She is an awesome photographer, you can see her work at www.amandabethphotography.blogspot.com.