Jensen news

Wow! There have been lots of changes this year!

In May we finally finished the remodel of our home. The livingroom/dining room is now Sharon's studio. The pantry is now the shower of the bathroom, formerly known as the powder room. The bonus room upstairs has been divided into a room for Scott and the gameroom. And since we no longer have a pantry, we added cabinets in the dining room to take it's place. Sharon now has her own "store" in the Studio filled with paper, yarn and fabric. There are also French doors that greet you when you come in the front door, so it doens't seem closed off.

Our home now also sports a new member...Isabel. She is a 5 year old cat that we got from the Humane Society last week. She has adopted Steve as her best friend! It's fun to see her laying on top of the blankets that he is under on the couch.

This year we have also had to learn new things for Steve's diabetes. Calling the EMT's to come and help get his sugar back to normal levels has been educating. Getting older means changes had to be made. Things are fine now...but we really watch things closer now.

We are also currently unemployed and looking for work. Both of us. My time as a "stay-at-home Mom" is coming to an end, but keeping the family in this home is very important to us. It is also why our "newsletter" is being sent in this format instead of being mailed out. All available money needs to be saved for the mortgage and such. And no, we are not part of that subprime mess, we just have a normal mortgage and want to keep it that way. :)

Christmas this we year we have focused on our Savior and during Family Home Evenings, held every Monday Night, we have discussed this. We have simplified many things. Most of the gifts have been homemade...or baked. The children for the first time have to spend their own money on gifts, or make them.

So this year, please know that we really love our friends and family...and we truly wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!