Danny's New Calling

Danny was called as Bishop today in our ward; the Manse Springs Ward of Pahrump NV, South Las Vegas Stake. We were actually extended the call over 3 weeks ago, so we had time to adjust that he was going to be called as Bishop, but I'm sure it will be sometime before we adjust that he is Bishop. We both know through serving our missions that sacrifices only bring great blessings. I know that at any time in any ones life, being called as Bishop will be a sacrifice on the family. Having 5 little one's will be trying at times, but I think if they were all teenagers running to activities here and there would be even more trying. I'm so thankful for Danny and for the Priesthood he holds, for the love that he has for our Savior Jesus Christ and for his desire to serve. He has a huge heart and I know he will love all the members of our ward. I'm so grateful for the example he is to me and our children, I love him so much and I'm here to support him 100%. I know this will be a great blessing to our family and we will appreciate all your love, support and prayers. With love the Jensen's.


Family members who attended...
Dee, Susan, Grandma Mike, Tom, Becky, Tanner, Hailey, Zachary, Ruby, Jeff, Cindy, Raquel, Andrew, Olivia, Aunt Joann, Kristina, Allison, Emma, Natalie and Aunt Laura.

Cleaning Tips

Just got a new mop called the Sh-Mop and love it! It looks as though I washed my floors on my hands and knees for hours. It's just a simple mop with 3 change out machine washable cloth rags. You can order one from the Clean Team. You can also visit their blog for more cleaning tips. When moping my floors I always carry around the Pampered Chef scraper in my back pocket for those hard items to scrap up. Only use hot water and white vinegar on your floors other cleaners will cause your floors to be more sticky. Burn a candle when you clean to keep your house smelling vinegar free. I found out you can even use vinegar as a fabric softener, just as you would use any fabric softener, neat huh!

Sledding

Got a lot of snow last week in the mountains, so we went sledding yesterday and had a great time! My sister-in-law Becky and 4 of her kids came and played too.
All the kids lined up to sled. Danny giving everyone a good push.
Walt even got a couple turns and loved it. Daisy was home sick with grandma. This ended up better with only one because I wore boots that kept my feet dry, but couldn't keep me standing, there was no way I could have carried her.
Max's turn.
Building a snowman.

New Years 2010

We went to CA for New Years this year. We first visited with my dad and Debi for a night which we all enjoyed being spoiled there.

Then New Years Eve we went to my friends which is also my old mission companion and stayed a night there with her husband and 4 children. We celebrated New Years at 8:00on New Years Eve; all are kids are young enough that it was a very easy to trick them. Us grown ups only stayed up until 9:30 or 10:00, I guess we must be too old.

On New Years Day we went to San Diego up to the Mt. House and celebrated my mom's Christmas which everyone, but Micheal, were there for the weekend. Even my dad, Debi, and Debi's 2 boys came up on Saturday, and it went really well!

Family tradition is Santa comes and gives each child a present.

(Yes, every child sat on Santa's lap, didn't want to bore you with each picture.)

The gift is always pajamas.