Jensen's

Roar!

2011-11-26T15:25:00.000-08:00

Lately Porter has been into taking our family photos. He will position us, press the (timed) button, and run his long legs into the shot. He will take millions of these, if allowed. We laugh at Porter, therefore, we smile, and he thinks it is way more fun this way, so he smiles. A win, win, win if you ask me. This is after pumpkin carving this year, next year I think we will just paint our pumpkins for more toddler participation.

I have never seen anything cuter than a boy/lion. He even let me give him some whiskers for the trunk-or-treat. Porter ate massive amounts of candy, and learned all of the candy bar names. "Butterfingers" were the funniest thing to him, in name, and just as enjoyable in flavor.

These next few picts are from our trip to Utah. I would say that Jeff and I documented about one day of the entire trip. We just never seemed to take our camera. Anyway, here is Porter and Paul after "flying".

Porter flying solo

Daily 4-wheeler rides, both Jeff and Porter are sure that we need one of these. I am sure that we don't.

Porter takes his life quite seriously at times. This was one of those moments. This is the first real baby Porter has ever held, his cute cousin Lincoln. He sat there and didn't move a muscle the entire time. He looks a bit shocked with the current event.

In terms of travel-logs. We went to lincoln's blessing, went swimming, out to eat at our favorite places, went on a bike ride in Ogden to one of the coolest playgrounds ever, and went to the Treehouse museum. Porter was babysat while we went to the temple and out to dinner with family. We were truly spoiled by our families while in Utah. I won't recommend a road trip with a toddler while in the last trimester of pregnancy, but we enjoyed the time we spent with family and friends.

Sept/Oct 2011

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We frequently rented a puppy dog to drool and let his hair blow in the wind while boating this year. This is after he had been retrieving items out of the water at the beach with the other real dogs.

Jeff and Porter fishing at Moose Lake. After quite a few failed attempts, Jeff caught a tadpole for Porter to pet.

Hiking to Moose Lake amongst the huckleberries. We enjoy playing "I spy" and "Red light/Green light". Except when Jeff spends too much time on the green lights.

Becca on the way down, this is the last time that jacket zipped up, and it is not because the zipper broke.

For some reason I can never remember the name of this waterfall. Ah, this is Char Falls.

Porter loves to conclude the last 30 minutes of his Sunday nap being cradled. I love that I can still rock my 2 year old while sleeping (evidence that he will even let Jeff at times). Even if he does say things like, "I'm laughing at you Mom" or "I'm gonna eat your children".

The perfect age to play in leaves.

August: Jeff Jensen style

2011-09-18T17:22:00.000-07:00

As many of you know Jeff doesn't waste a weekend. In fact, weekends are the one and only thing that he will plan for in advance (with detail). August in Sandpoint is remarkable to say the least, and we have truly needed the weekdays to recover from our weekends. Here are just a few things we crammed into August.

This one is Harrison Lake, approx. 5 miles round trip, mucho elevation gained. Jeff and Porter sliding in some remaining snow.

Grouse Creek Falls: We swam in the pools and slid down some of the falls. Jeff jumped off a cliff into some deep pools. We stayed until Porter's lips were purple and the shivering became too apparent. Porter has no fear of the water, he was mad cause Jeff couldn't swim him up the current to the more dangerous falls.

Lionhead rock slide near Priest Lake. We hiked to this one with some friends, and it was really quite fast. Jeff tore his new swim shorts on his first run down. Good thing there were some garbage bags available so that he could slide this thing about 100 more times without shredding anything more. You land in a shallow pool of water at the bottom, the funniest part is that nobody thinks the small pool will stop them so their faces are of sheer terror. Yes, this is my baby bump in a swimming suit.

Porter just hung around playing with sticks on the side lines. He didn't care for the slide much, or maybe it was the frigid water.

On the way down Jeff took a dip in a couple of pools,and slid down a few more slides.

We have spent lots of time on the boat. We always stop at dog beach so Porter can wake-skate and see a train go across the bridge. Jeff often ski's in the mornings and will take us out in the evenings throughout the week.

Porter jumps off the back of the boat to Jeff about 15 times, then plays with the water ski rope. Then they swim in the deep water and Porter begs for Jeff to drop him in the water then catch him at the last minute, until they are both freezing. They just giggle out there like a couple of school girls.

Some nights we just go to the beach for an evening swim to relax our tired bodies. This night, the moon was orange from a nearby fire.

Like I said, August in Sandpont is remarkable to say the least.

Just in Case you didn't know

2011-08-18T15:16:00.000-07:00

I decided I should probably include some exciting news from our house. We are expecting a baby girl January 6, 2012. I am both excited and nervous. We had our ultra sound yesterday and she looks cute and healthy. Last night was the first time Jeff could feel her moving, although I have been feeling her for some time now....especially as I attempt to sleep.

Catching up.

2011-08-10T15:11:00.000-07:00

So I know each and every member of my family will not be thanking me for posting this picture, including myself. Just celebrating Porter's B-day in Bear Lake, all of the coolest sisters/nieces looking attractive in double french-braids without makeup. Porter had tons of fun in bear lake and asked to go to grandmas house for a week after.

He got a tricycle/motorcycle/tractor/riding lawn mower all in one for his birthday. Either we are stellar parents or he just has an incredible imagination.

We finally made it to Canada. We spent a few days camping and hiking throughout Banff National Park. Our every expectation was met! I want to go to there...again.

Me and Porter

Hiking up past Lake Moraine

Lake Moraine, as we hiked it started raining. We could see steam and waterfalls start to form off the Glacier, so beautiful.

Porter at Lake Louise. According to Porter, his most memorable part of the trip was loading and unloading gear while changing camp locations.

SAND- EIGO AS PORTER WOULD HAVE IT

2011-06-09T15:19:00.000-07:00

A little fish taking a break from his natural habitat to drive truck up his mothers arm while eating only the M&Ms out of the trail mix. And those hand-me-down shades, those beautiful shades I sport.

This time he took me fore a spin on this Sea World boat, and no, he will not be finished with his turn until all waiting children are angry.

I am sure the starfish are hardy and can hold their breath very well. Otherwise, I am sure we killed a few. Porter just couldn't resist pulling them out of the water each time he got one.

Jeff, Porter, and huge fish.

The best sand castle demolition boy on earth.

Sunset with Porter, Becca, Jeff, Grandma Pam, Jonni and Max.

Porter and Aunt Weesa (lisa) at moo times ice cream, it isn't california unless there's moo times.

May Events

2011-06-09T14:54:00.000-07:00

classic car parade

SO, I got mother's day candy and Porter was the happiest boy ever. He opened the package and started grabbing all the goodies.

JEFF AND PORTER SNOW CREEK FALLS

SNOW CREEK FALLS HAS ITS OWN WEATHER SYSTEM THIS YEAR. IT WAS SO HUGE THE SPRAY WAS WAY TO RISKY TO TAKE ANY CLOSE PICTS.

Oh Mother's Day

2011-05-09T14:58:00.000-07:00

Nipples: Whenever Porter hops in the shower with Jeff the first item of discussion would have to be nipple identification. Porter loves to put his towel around his waist like Jeff and dance, run, or shave (with the Mr. Mustache).

I am unaware as to why I think a dripping banana milk mustache is so funny, but it was.

A beautiful end to Mother's day. Homemade crust, hand sliced strawberries, fresh whipped cream, and a touch of love....made by Jeff P Jensen.

And proud of it.


I'm sure glad we have someone willing to fix this lawn mower about ten times a day. My rug would never stay groomed otherwise. I think my favorite part of this would be his grunting in a willfully awkward position as he works.

Hair do you do?

2011-03-23T15:01:00.000-07:00

Porter's lunchtime fort, I love how my child never looks dirty...he is so neat and clean all the time. What an angel :).

The mullet/bull cut it is kinda a new trend.

The tennis ball brothers. After cutting Porter's hair every three weeks and Jeff's nearly every nine months. They decided to get twinner hair do's.

Our never ending winter fun

2011-02-17T14:32:00.000-08:00

This is part of our ice skating pairs routine. When it gets cold really fast here we get the equivalent of a zamboni cleaned ice rink on the lake. We have had a couple of great nights this winter, we can ice skate under the bridge while a train is running across it if we dared.

This is a snow cave that jeff built in our front yard for Porter, he loves his new house as he referrs to it.

When we have to shovel our drive way more than once a day Porter typically gets to take a snowmobile ride down road while one of us shovels. He is really into snowmobiling on this vintage thrift shop steal.

Porter and Jeff in front of our house (yes it is teal) and no it is not the brightest house or trailer on the block.

Christmas vacation in Utah

2011-02-17T14:10:00.001-08:00

Porter and Me sledding in the backyard at my parents house.

Porter at the Tree House Museum. My mom worked her magic and got us in for free.

My very beautiful Christmas morning photo. You are never too old for new Christmas jammies at the Welch/Jensen household. Porter got way more presents from his grandparents than he got from his parents.

So this is our only family picture with everyone looking during the holidays. This is also a picture of Jeff about 1 week post maxilofacial surgery. If he looks a bit swollen and glazed over it is because he is.

oct-dec 2010, your welcome

2010-12-30T14:39:00.000-08:00

Our Favorite cow trunk or treating

Porter and ribs, need I say more.
Our annual Christmas tree photo.

Porter Christmas Morning smelling his flowery bows. Way more interesting than anything inside the wrapping.

October 2010

2010-12-30T14:26:00.000-08:00

Porter loves to stick his tongue out at the camera when he is supposed to be smiling, he reminds me of Jonny off of Karate Kid.
Carving Pumpkins.. me and the tongue.
Water skiing with Jeff "the rooster" Jensen.
Okay so this is still September, Jeff and Paul on Lake Pend O'reille.

Here's what has been happening

2010-12-30T13:48:00.000-08:00

Porter turned one year on July 10th. Here is his classic cake mauling experience.
Porter and Jeff: We like to ride our bikes to the beach in the summer and go for a swim, then ride home. Porter's favorite thing to do is ride bikes.

Porter and Jeff before dual, buzz cuts....notice I don't have the after picture on here. Porter's didn't turn out so great and it took me two days to actually complete.
Jeff's dad came to visit us in September, this is us amongst the fog at Caribou Lake.

Fun Times

2010-06-21T18:27:00.001-07:00

This is how we win the "parents of the year award". Porter Riding bikes with his mom and dad.

First camp out of the year, we got rained on, but had much fun.

Surfing with the Jensen clan in San Diego Porter after a nice meal of seaweed and sand. He loved the beach!!

April Showers

2010-05-08T13:54:00.000-07:00

Porter is getting a little too good at climbing, the TV stand....

We had a fun visit with Grandma Pam and we are so glad she came!

This picture is of Porter's enthusiasm for showers and how much he enjoys stripping down to join in on the fun.However, he doesn't prefer the getting dressed portion after the shower. Did I mention he like to climb?

This is Jeff, did he pull out of it or wipe out? you choose the ending...

"Found your camera Rork"

2010-04-12T17:26:00.000-07:00

The cone heads- Porter after waking up and Jeff after skiing....the worst bed head ever!

Hiking mikinike trail by our house.

This one goes out to my mom, I let him tear that entire drawer apart for you!

Porter loves many people, but the only one he would French kiss for months was the mirror image of himself. He continues to be very pleased with his own appearance.

It Looks Like Spring, but doesn't feel that way...

2010-02-25T17:56:00.000-08:00

We broke out the new backpack and strapped Porter in tight. He enjoyed every minute, when we got back to the car I checked all fingers and toes to see how we did--yup they were all ice cold.

This time I overdid it, yes that is three hats you see. This was our cross country skiing adventure, Porter loved to watch me struggle behind them and was lulled to sleep by his dad's smooth ride.

I swear half of these photos are not oriented the right way. But not only has Porter become and expert crawler this past month, he is a great climber too. Many goose eggs are sure to follow!

Last weekend, snow creek falls.

And a proud father son acrobatic show! They made me a bit nervous, I am enrolling in T-ball nation classes next week.

Farewell

2010-01-16T14:55:00.000-08:00

Farewell to Sista Meyer

Until we meet again in San Diego, Isaac...

Christmas Vacation

2010-01-16T14:33:00.000-08:00

One LARGE baby Jesus...

Jeff and Porter hiking in Utah

Meeting Great-Grandpa Jensen for dinner, Grandpa kept saying, "well he's a dandy"!

Christmas Eve-- all the Meyer family together at last

fall festivities

2009-11-24T14:28:00.001-08:00

hiking on Sat--Porter was so stoked yo be out and about!

Adult Porter, hogging the remote.

Porter and me on Halloween

hiking one windy afternoon.

a few cold activities

2009-10-27T14:42:00.000-07:00

porter finally looking at something other than our pumpkin, he must be making a jack-o-lantern impression

this is last night, porter was hypnotized.

A cold rainy hike, jeff in full beard

Another really cold hike a few weeks ago in Priest River, we had to cut this one short out of fear that porter's nose would fall off. he also wouldn't stop licking his carrier, he was soaked through from drool by the end.

Trip to Utah

2009-09-29T17:33:00.001-07:00

Porter and Aunt Lisa

Porter, Me, and Grandma...

Porter and Jeff enjoying some television before bedtime.

Matching hats with grandpa

Trip to Utah

2009-09-29T17:19:00.000-07:00

We had a great time visiting everyone in Utah, if we didn't get to see you we wished we could have! Porter met his great grandparents....

2nd cousin.....

his grandpa and cousins.

Skiing at Home

2009-09-17T13:53:00.001-07:00

This is last nights outing: We left home at 5:30, fed Porter on the Lake, went water skiing with this scenery, chatted with a friend (we live in a small town so they are all friends or relatives), then were in the house by 7:30. I will brag more later-

I think Porter is finally used to the boating experience.

This is one of the ways we stow him, yes, we belong in North Idaho.

Glacier Natl Park

2009-09-02T14:59:00.000-07:00

We went to meet Grandpa and to waterski, we have tons of gorgeous pictures but I don't have enough time to post too many.

Jeff on Lake McDonald, we had amazing weather! I think God heard my prayers since our last camping trip was a bit cold for Porter and me.

Porter having fun in the tent, he slept the longest increments ever in his life during the nights. I am tempted to set a tent up in the living room so we can keep the streak going.

This is the last day of our camping trip, we did not want to go home.

1 month

2009-08-11T14:48:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of Porter today before we came to the library. I really tried to catch him smiling, but this was the best performance I could get--I know his eye looks a bit weird, he doesn't always look like that.
see.

Bath time.

We went to a music festival this weekend and Jeff put 6 month old pants on him by mistake, they actually fit in length. So he wore 6 month size khaki's to church on Sunday too. I am amazed at how fast he is growing and how strong he is getting.

Week 2

2009-08-03T13:45:00.000-07:00

Porter met his Grandma Meyer and some cousins on week 2 --I'm backtracking. This is Jaysie holding Porter.
I just love this shirt-- I wish he could wear it every day.

Porter picking huckleberries at Schweitzer Mountain-- He loves to be outside as much as possible.

3 weeks old

2009-08-03T13:30:00.000-07:00

This is our family photo shoot last night, Porter is dead to the world he is so sound asleep.

Grandma Pam and aunt Lisa visited us this week.

Porter's first time in the Lake at 2 weeks, it probably felt good after the long days in our hot, upstairs, non - air conditioned apartment.

This is Jeff's opinion of how Porter fit in my abdominal cavity.

In other news- Jeff's mom told me that you are not officially a mother until you have been pooped on in church--This Sunday I officially became a mother!

No Pictures

2009-07-31T13:06:00.000-07:00

I had promised many that I would update the blog today with new photos. However, I failed to remember that Jeff took the camera with him backpacking with the scouts. So no pictures until next week.

Things are going well and Porter is growing like a weed and has changed so much. He is the sweetest little boy and really enjoys overeating at this point in his life. He got circumcised this week and has gained 10 oz in the past 13 days. He is becoming a bit more vocal especially when he needs to poop, I try to read to him but he gets frustrated and wants me to look at him and talk to him, rather than at him. To be honest I am getting pretty good at carrying on a high pitched, one way, third person conversation about nothing.

Porter has been visited by his grandmothers and two aunts. He has had his first shower with his dad and he fell asleep. We also put his feet in the lake last week and he could of cared less--his feet turned purple with cold but he seemed to enjoy himself. I will post pictures of the him at the lake next week. Sorry no shower photos were allowed.

Named

2009-07-17T16:48:00.000-07:00

So i don't have time to post any more pictures since Jeff is making a last ditch effort to get this child to sleep. He is circling the parking lot in the car while I quickly announce that he has a name. Welcome Porter Jeff Jensen!!! Please go to sleep.

"I just love him so much"..."I know you do honey"

2009-07-11T10:07:00.000-07:00

We are currently still trying to find a name that suits our hairy little monkey. He is getting cuter each day and he loves to be held and rocked. We are all very happy to be here and healthy at this point.

I don't know how anyone looks cute after giving birth--hammered describes all our faces best.

The stork bit a big old "V" on his forehead.

This is when he was only minutes old. 8lbs, 20 inches long.

6 days left

2009-06-29T11:09:00.000-07:00

I am ready to roll, give me those contractions!! My bags are packed and I still hold hope that he will come on time...the sooner the better. And so, we wait.

Our attempt to get him here

2009-06-22T12:54:00.001-07:00

This is the lookout point after a long bumpy drive in the Jeep. We only walked about 100 yards uphill because of the snow. I realized the sad truth at about the 1/2 way point, that I was out of breath. Oh, how I long for my old frame.

We have seen lots of waterfalls this year, Sandpoint is full of them.

I always forget to put these in the right direction, but this is mainly for my mother who says she can't tell how big I am from any of the photos I post.

Seattle....and 25 days to go

2009-06-10T13:17:00.000-07:00

The baby has dropped; therefore, my stomach has room for food and I can breathe again. Seattle was the only option to fill my insatiable appetite, and I did eat!

Some amazing waterfall with a weird name I cannot remember.

We went to see the Mariners vs Twins game, they should really pad those seats.

Jeff sporting a respectable tennis ball. He is handsome!

Camping

2009-05-27T14:27:00.000-07:00

I woke up in the middle of the night to the sounds of moose chasing each other around our tent and grunting similarly to bears. As I "pinched" jeff in the bum to wake him I asked, "do you think they'll trample our tent?" His reply, "they're not blind".

"Well, I gotta pee." Reply, ....................(I held it).

A bunch of pictures

2009-05-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

Jeff took me on a leisurely hike to some waterfall we never quite found. It was at this point I realized that I would not be able to pass a sobriety test because I need a wider base of support to keep my balance.
The water hasn't warmed up past 48 deg. here....This is Jeff's third time out this year, I am yet to get in the water.

We love that our mom's came for a short visit just to say hello and take us out to dinner. They also somehow managed to spoil a grandchild they are yet to meet. This is Pam and Krystyn in front of Spokane Falls. My favorite part of their visit is when Jeff and I would go to bed and they would stay up chatting until the wee morning hours. There was a little role reversal, I felt like the old parent at a teenage slumber party.

I don't know why Jeff has nick-named me "sweat pants". Could it be my stunning prego body in those lavish sweats?

We have an amazing ward here that keeps growing!

ALoha Maui

2009-03-25T10:54:00.001-07:00

Jeff in the Bamboo Forest

Sunset on the Beach after swimming

Some pregnant lady posing in her bathing suit.

Since nothing else is happening I thought I would share some more Hawaii...

After I swallowed a keg

2009-03-11T15:59:00.000-07:00

Jeff surfing--But the funny story not shown in picture is when he was snorkeling, he nearly cracked skulls with not one, but two different turtles on different days. The startle response of both parties when he was made aware of the other was priceless. I wish you could have seen it.

Our last day on the island--hiking with the humidity and fallen guava fruit

And here is my new 5 month body transformation close up and personal...I hope you can see past my white legs and large abdomen to view the background scenery.

Maui--I want to go to there...

2009-03-11T15:51:00.000-07:00

Sunrise atop the volcano

This was the view from our porch

Jensen, after skinny dipping in his own personal waterfall...I have never seen him so happy.

Another Jensen

2009-02-25T14:00:00.000-08:00

Yes, the news is finally out and about! We are prego, well, mainly just me. I am feeling well again and packing on the pounds with Jensen's willingness to feed my every desire. I am due on July 5th, and we are very excited. We hope you are too!

December...January

2009-01-21T15:43:00.000-08:00

Christmas Day--Yes, I wear a hairmut not because I am that good, but because someone has to set an example to preserve Jensen's brains.

Us out to dinner with the family in Utah...this is for all those that have been missing us in the blogging world lately.

This was last weekend from the top of one of the ski hills. That white puffy layer is clouds hovering over the neighboring town.

So I really needed to get a picture with our newest neice, it is even better that we have Carrie holding her (in my opinion the baby's look-a-like) in the picture so we can make a better comparison.

We also went flying with Jeff's dad whlile visiting Utah in this small 2 seater plane. The picture never does it justice but it is still pretty cool.

And probably the latest news of all is that we have been married for a good solid 4 years! Although it only seems like its been a mere 5 minutes.......under water! Just kidding, I stole that one from Jensen's grandparents.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-26T13:28:00.000-08:00

my recent update includes the Flu, a cold, and cable TV. Yes, our fun summer has ended and we haven't gotten out of our "large" apartment much. It rains a lot this time of year and is dark at 4:30pm. So, until the snow forms and we are able to start new sports the pictures of this beautiful area will be slim, and my posts infrequent.

I am wishing all of you a happy "Gobble Gobble Day"

Roman Nose Lakes and Halloween

2008-11-05T14:25:00.001-08:00

On a cold and Rainey Saturday we went to one of the hundreds of small mountain lakes in Northern Idaho. They all look fairly similiar but I enjoy them all. Jeff caught a fish, I didn't.

View from above

Our Halloween Pumpkin

I just think this picture turnes out cool looking. If you can't tell it is me freezing my buttocks off while searching for some large trophy animal.

Ross Cedars and Kootenai Falls

2008-10-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

We were so happy to have our families vacationing here. ...above are the Meyer Gang

Marissa (my sister) was a little depressed on this vacation or feeling like pocahontas.

Jeff and Becca

The Jensen/Welch Gang

marissa, mikah, Lisa, and Pam's head. We are sure happy you came and we had a great time with you. Thanks for coming and please come again.

I will only participate this once

2008-10-22T13:35:00.000-07:00

If one person tags me I don't do it, but since at least 4 people have tagged me with this...and summer participated, I guess I will.

1. As many of you know I hate the sound metal on metal makes- like stirring a pot with wire wisk or when people's rings scratch when holding onto a hand rail, as well as forks scratching on plates. my teeth hurt just thinking about it.

2. I can't touch paper items after swimming in a chlorinated pool, it makes my fingernails hurt.

3. I still bite my nails and I have really never tried to quit, against my mothers best wishes. I bite when board or nervous or if they look uneven. Very unsanitary.

4. I will only share an apple with a few choice people. Even some of my closest friends do not qualify....yet I will chew my grimey fingernails.....I need a shrink.

5. last but not least, I gain incredible strength and reflexes when being tickled in a few choice spots. I laugh so hard that I can't breathe, start wheezing, and maybe even pee a little. But if you get to close or attempt to continue chances are I will hurt you with my reckless strength.

Now that I think of them...I have so many more. What a weirdo. I tag everyone else that has not completed this internal review of craziness.

Harrison Lake and a mustache

2008-10-15T16:32:00.001-07:00

Jeff took about 5 pictures of himself in variable lighting conditions to highlight his thickest mustache ever. The bathroom light put out the most contrasting picture. For a guy so proud of his mustache, he couldn't take himself seriously enough to wear it to work.
Harrison lake was so fun, but very cold. When we got to the top we could see clear into Canada
Jeff got this shell last year at the black diamond swap for $15, another proud achievement in his life.

It is gorgeous!

2008-10-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

the story of our lives

2008-10-01T15:00:00.000-07:00

5 AM water sking with our best purchase ever...the challenger
jeff in the velvet dragon ( I took this picture while driving)
can you find us?
Becca

catching up with summer

2008-10-01T14:49:00.000-07:00

Mount Naomi during family reunion week

Sister Hilary Welch pre-MTC (jeff's little sister)

Carrie's wedding...... also jeff's little sister)

good catch

2008-08-21T18:37:00.001-07:00

Good catch! I know we could eat for weeks off this one. This is my favorite look of jeff's, the long hair with the handlebar mustache. I am sorry to say that this look no longer exists since jeff has recently had his yearly haircut....the tennis ball look.

summer outings

2008-08-12T18:04:00.000-07:00

This is lake estell, we had to go over 67 fallen pine trees and follow the bear prints in the dark to get there. It was worth it...we have other better pictures, but at least this has us in it.
4th of july celebration hike. We watched the fireworks from here.
This is how sweaty I was after carrying my pack up this mountainous trail.

I love this guy!

2008-06-18T15:32:00.001-07:00

Since I didn't actually get to talk to my dad on fathers day, I hope that he will view this post dedicated purely to him! This is the only picture I have of my dad on the computer, but it will do.

Top 5 reason I love this guy!

1. He always plans a family hike or outdoor event when we come to visit...and he never makes anyone come if they don't want to (only the family will get that).

2. The infamous expression..... "Good Heck Krystyn"

3. His concern for his children, and whether or not they have a reliable vehicle.

4. How he can make any type of work into something enjoyable, and even if you help him a little, his sincerity and gratitude makes you feel like you made a big difference.

5. How you can get him any random gift and he'll wear it around the house for hours admiring his new toy.

and one more...how he is always scheming a new plan, change, or venture to involve himself and the family with.

Dad you are the best! Thanks for being my dad!

love you!

What a professional!

2008-06-18T13:55:00.000-07:00

So I often share stories of my interesting co-workers. Although I have come to enjoy them, this picture says it all! Sorry for the crude content and sideways orientation.
This is on our expedition up the face of Ben Lomond Peak. Jeff, my Dad, Butch (Rachel's hubbie)

Since one of us is skiing and the other is driving, we have yet to figure out how to take a picture of us water skiing here. However, this is a bruise jensen received after a cold trip out to the lake. This means you are a hard core skier if your spray gives you a bruise....note that there is not one of my leg.

Technical Difficulties

2008-06-11T14:36:00.000-07:00

so I haven't forgotten to keep up with this thing, however I am experiencing technical difficulties with posting pictures. My "New post" setting just quit giving me the image option. Maybe next time.

In the mean time, we have just visited Utah to pick up our new boat. The first time out we were flagged down by a cop to search the waters for a drowned kayaker. The next time around we actually went water skiing. Now we remember why we bought it! It was so choice, if you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up!

good time around the lake

2008-05-14T15:27:00.000-07:00

This is from our first bike ride of the season. It was longer than anticipated because I failed to remember that if we put jensen on a bike, it is like pulling teeth to get him off! I am sore in various weird places, but it the picuture alone was worth it.
Temple trip...

The end of a waterfall I can't remember the name of
Me, when my rear decided it was time to make my face look mad....don't look too close

Consistently Sunny

2008-05-07T14:47:00.001-07:00

Our weekends are looking better! I adore the sunshine...perhapse too much

Boat Owners

2008-04-30T15:10:00.001-07:00

The latest excitement for us has been the purchase of a small ski boat. I would tell you more except we haven't actually seen it yet. We actually have no idea where we are going to store it or park it so we have to move in order to accomodate this new purchase. However, we are excited and looking forward to our trip to Utah in order to pick it up. I just really hope the Jeep can tow it.

The next point of excitement is (drum roll please)....I won Jeff two times playing tennis. I don't want to brag, but I think I'm getting pretty good. This must be my year because I think it is only the third time in over 3 years of marriage.

That is all that is new, I will have more pictures coming soon.

The Meyer Clan

2008-04-16T16:05:00.001-07:00

All my nieces and only nephew: Teegan, Reese (her 1year b-day), Jaysie, Kate, and Rachel is in the background
The girls in Cali- Noelle, Mikah, Marissa, and my Mom (broken leg and all)
Marissa and Teegan on PROM Night

Just Kidding

2008-04-16T15:53:00.000-07:00

So remeber how I was bragging that our snowmobiles still work after all this time? Well, I spoke too soon. Last weekend we went for our last ride of the season. We got to the very top of the mountain, stopped the sleds to check out the view, then decided to head back. Only my snowmobile decided that was all she could take.

Therefore, after multiple attempts to drag it down some "friendly boozers" gave us a boost toward the road with their more powerful machines. We then were able to use jensen's sled (which also decided to blow a hose...again requiring assistance from the friendly boozers) to bounce our way back to our handy jeep. Where once more the "friendly boozers" helped us load the old girl on the trailer and fed us some simmered summer sausages.

Thanks to the friendliest, kindest, boozers in the world!

Catching you up

2008-04-02T16:56:00.001-07:00

A view of the lake from the ski mountain. Everyone here says they put up with the winter here because the summer is so awesome.. we are looking forward to morning waterskiing on this baby!

We still have the old sleds...and they still run. However we did have to store them at a friends for a few weeks because our landlord didn't like the gas leak coming from them. I thought white trash gas leaks were acceptable in Idaho!

Okay, so this is jensen before take-off and his complete yard sale. The next thing that was said came from the guy to his right. He yelled, "you know, people usually get stunt men to perform those"

This is my favorite picture.. This is after fixing/maintaining cars in the snow since we have no garage. I don't know anyone who would be smiling after that, except jeff.

The Flu

2008-04-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

So since I have no idea how to reply to any of your comments in a convenient way, I will just have to post a new entry to answer you. First--the hike was at waterfall canyon in ogden...a much easier hike with the snow. Second--Ash, I am so glad that you are back safe and sound...I would love to be able to chat with you soon...and not in cyberspace. Third--geez, thanks for looking at this, I hope it is somewhat entertaining and nobody knows when summer begins here. I think we are safe in august.

So this week we were fortunate enough to be blessed with more snow. Today we were going to hit the slopes but last night when I came home from work after a 14 hour day, Jensen was laying there in all his barfed-up glory. Yes, he has the flu...my superior genes are taking care of him on this beautiful and oddly sunny day. Needless to say, we are both really bummed out about being trapped indoors...so I ditched him and decided to get some fresh library air since I have still been unable to spend the "remote access" amount for wireless internet.

A very long winter in Sandpoint

2008-03-26T16:31:00.000-07:00

So this is before the snow really came down

This is a picture from one of Jeff's back-country skiing adventures.

The snow here clings to the trees like I have never seen before

Here goes nothin

2008-03-26T15:56:00.000-07:00

Noelle, Me, Jeff(in the back), Marissa, Mikah, My dad is taking the picture

This is our last visit to Utah for Jeff's little bro's wedding. I am a little out of order here since this happened in Dec. It was like pulling teeth to get the Meyer clan out on this hike, however, it was worth it!

Winter in Sandpoint, ID

2008-03-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

Skiing @ Schwietzer...I know it looks like such a gorgeous day, right?

This is actually one of the most beautiful days we've seen since we've been here.

my first post

2008-03-12T14:19:00.000-07:00

hey all! I am maybe going to make something of this blog! I really enjoy looking at yours and would like to update you on us. However, I am in the process of getting the internet hooked up at our house. i am having a rough time opening my wallet to pay for it(I know, i'm cheap). So within the next few weeks I hope to be up and running.
love, becca