Witchen Night Out

I miss my girlfriends in Washington desperately. Every Halloween we would do a "Witches Night Out" with a small group. Basically we would dress up as witches, go to a restaurant, and eat dinner while people stare at us. It was a blast.

This year, I decided to take Gwen on our own little Witches Night Out. While Gwen was at drama class, I got all dressed up. When Rick brought her home, the look on her face was so cute when she saw me. Gwen was very excited to get dressed up and to get her own purse.

When went to Starbucks and got a little snack and some hot chocolate. After a while, Gwen asked what else we were going to do. I told her that was it, and she said, "This is boring just sitting here and drinking hot chocolate!" Oh well, we still had fun!

(Did I really forget to rotate another picture?)

Awesome Day with Grandma J: Snoqualmie Falls

Our last stop on our awesome day with Grandma J was Snoqualmie Falls. I don't think we've ever taken Gwen there, so we wanted her to see it before we moved.

The girls both loved it, and I especially loved the cool mist that rose from the falls. It felt great on a hot day!

Awesome Day with Grandma J: Remlinger Farms

After Blueberry picking, we headed to Remlinger Farms. This place was AWESOME! Gwen's favorite part was the amusement park filled with pint-sized rides.

First we rode the train...

Then Fiona and Gwen rode the canoe. I promise I held Fiona's hand the whole time. I stepped back momentarily to snap a shot...

Then Gwen went on a pony ride...

We paused for a photo op...

Next Gwen rode by her lonesome in a pumpkin. She didn't mind...

Gwen and I tasted death in the roller coaster. I took this picture of her before the ride started. I screamed the whole time. Seriously....

Gwen in another ride...

Gwen on the merry-go-round...

Next we all got to ride in an old-fashioned car. Gwen loved "driving"...

We took a break from the rides and flirted with e-coli...

Somehow Gwen convinced me to ride the roller coaster again. I didn't scream quite as much this time...

By this time we were hot, tired and headed for home. But, we had to make one more stop...

Proof of Spring

Although it has been raining here for days, these photos taken just a couple weeks ago are evidence that Spring in fact was here for a moment. It was so warm that we ate outside four meals in a row!

But now, I'm considering building an ark.

Mother's Day Party

On Mother's Day the Jensen side of the family congregated at my parents' house for a little dinner and fun. Actually, it wasn't a little dinner, it was a BIG dinner. Then men went all out and we definitely ate way too much.

We also celebrated birthdays, including Fiona's since it was only a week away. She got a darling swimsuit, a fun/annoying Elmo toy, and a cute pull train.

I forgot to get a pic of my girls and me on Mother's Day...this is as close I got....

P.S....Being a mom is hands down the best thing ever.

Easter Eve

I vote that Easter always falls on Conference weekend, because it was just awesome. We kicked off Easter/Conference weekend with a waffle breakfast while watching conference.

After conference we walked (while Gwen skipped) down to the park for the neighborhood egg hunt...

Fiona kept warm in her stroller- it was freezing out!

After Gwen got her desired number of eggs, she sat on a bench and surveyed the contents. I kept pointing out the dozens of eggs that remained in the field and she didn't want anymore. Gwen is anything but greedy (most of the time). It's just one of the millions of things I love about her.

Back at home, a snapped a few pics of the girls because they are so darn adorable.

We colored eggs as we watched the afternoon session of Conference. Once Gwen realized that we couldn't keep the eggs forever, she became a little sad. We decided to do a few hollowed out eggs so that we had a few keepsakes. It was so fun! Blowing out the eggs is a little tough ,but it was worth it. This might become a family tradition.

Gwen with our hollow eggs

As Rick was getting ready for Priesthood Session that evening, I felt a little envious that he had something to do with them men while us girls were stuck at home. I realized that we didn't have to stay home either. I quickly grabbed a few things, got my girls, and we headed for the temple.

It was so quiet and peaceful (and rainy) there. It was awesome to wander the grounds with the girls and talk to them about the time Daddy and I were married there.

After the temple we went to Deseret Book for ladies night. I got a few door prizes and won a raffle (boo yah!) Gwen loved reading books, playing with the kids, and eating cookies. Fiona loved looking cute and eating cheerios. I also bought an Easter book for the girls, which was one of my main purposes in going.

I got my girls home late, but it was definitely worth it. It looks like I've created another tradition! Sadly, I didn't have my camera with me!

Before bed, we left out carrots and cabbage for the Easter Bunny!

The fun-filled day definitely wore Gwen out. She slept well that night!