one day at a time

Savings..

2012-01-23T22:11:00.001-07:00

Let's talk straight. Saving? Not my strong point! I am purely a shopaholic. Money literally burns holes in my pockets. There are always things that I need to buy, or so I think. Well like I mentioned in my last post, Ragnar is coming up. Which means...... I have to save. Hotels, cars, food. Trips are expensive! Ya know?? So how do I save money for 13 week, with NO spending. Well let me show you.

I made this little beauty. Super glued the lid shut, and made a tiny little hole to stick the money in.. Meaning what goes in, can't come out! Just what I need. The unfortunate part? I'll have to shatter it.

Cheers to saving! & real life.

xo.

Hello, 2012!

2012-01-22T15:17:00.001-07:00

You know, I had good intentions. Really good intentions, of being a really good blogger in 2012. It was my New Year resolution I guess you could say?.. But like most New Year resolutions, it died. Actually, to be honest it never even started. So better late then never, right?! Right. I am going to step up my blogging game this year. And so it begins.

A little catch up, shall we? I am now attending school at Salt Lake Community College, Monday- Thursday. I think not being in school last semester made me appreciate it that much more this semester. I'm only a couple weeks in, but so far so good. I really enjoy my classes & teachers, so let's pray this feeling lasts throughout the rest of the semester.

I am now "working" but not really. I nanny Monday- Friday in the mornings and get the kids ready and off to school. This may or may not have made it official that I am never having kids. Why must they wake up so early?! It has been a good thing. Last semester I was SO lazy, so it's nice to wake up early and get stuff done, it's a nice change of pace.

Lastly, Ragnar training. I am so so grateful that I have my Dad to train with me. We have been running together now for about 3 months and it is my favorite. I love that we have something like that, that we get to do together. Ragnar is now 13 weeks out. I ccouldn't be more excited! Send those prayers on up for me, I keep hearing how hard it is and now matter how hard you train you still aren't ready. Awesome news.

Here are some of my favorite pictures as of lately.

xo.

This right here is good stuff..

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It's a little bit old. But enjoy!

Spoon Rings.

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I need these.

Spoon rings, genius!

Tutorial; here.

Christmas Time..

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Is in the air.. & I'm loving every minute of it.

(he thinks it's funny to make fun of my poses.)

Thanksgiving.

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23 family members, 4 dinner tables, 2 homes, & lots of fun! Thanksgiving was great this year. Although we did have out ups & downs it was a good time. We did some swimming, lots of eating, shopping, movies, football, & running.

Jacob and Candice stopped in St.George for dinner real quick on their way up to Idaho. Missed you two on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving morning the family ran a 5k. I don't have any pictures of it.. But it was nothing but a good time. Thanks to Trent & Amy for organizing it.

Maga's card she sent us was used as our centerpieces on one of the many tables.

Table 1.

Table 2.

Table 3.

Table 4.

Black Friday shopping. Madness.

& we can't forget the dreadful Utah game...

Cheers to the Holiday Season!

Sisters..

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I love them, all of them.

Heidi: She is the second mother in the Jensen family, the favorite aunt to the nieces and nephews, and always doing nice thing for everyone and anyone. She always looks out for people and helps anyone that will let her.

Jamie: She is the positive one. Always looking for the good in people and building them up. She makes everyone feel good about themselves and reaches out to those who need a friend. Plus, she is my go to stylist.

Jill: Greatest cook EVER. Sometimes Jill & I hit heads, but when all is said and done Jill gets me. I get her. She is just like my Dad. & you all know how I feel about my Dad.

Brooke: aka, the funny one. Even in the worst of situations she looks for the humor and bright side of things.She also reaches out to people in sad or hard situations and is always there for you when you need her.

love this.

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Shoot.

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Remember how I have the best Dad, ever?! Well if not. I do, I have the greatest Dad, he is my best friend! A couple of weeks ago he took me and my friend Melina shooting. It was a lovely little outing. He put up with all of our laughing, stupid jokes, and our cluelessness (that's not a word, don't google it). It was great! Thanks Dad! I love you.

We did a decent job, eh?

The Blogging World.

2011-11-14T17:20:00.003-07:00

After most blog posts I do I attach my link to Facebook, so all you creepy stalkers can read it ;) I don't do it after every post and sometimes I hide the link from certain people depending on what I blog about. But even when I don't put the link out, or I hide it from people I am still putting my life out there, for ANYONE really to see.
Within the past few weeks I've blogged. A lot. Especially for me. But I cannot tell you how many times since then people have told me that they've seen, or read my blog. To be honest more then I would have liked, but what else is a blog for? I have a love/hate relationship with people reading my blog. It's flattering, very flattering. But at the same time I feel so over exposed to the world. It definitely makes me second guess what I put out there.
I remember my sister Jamie having an all to friendly blog follower. The story HERE. It's scary what you put out there, everyone can see! But it's my blog, so I'll say what I want. I don't really know what the soul purpose in this blog post was, but happy stalking to all you creeps.
Yay for technology!

Gratitude.

2011-11-12T00:32:00.006-07:00

I've already noted on my blog that I am not really doing the "gratitude" posts in November. But tonight, I am grateful. I'm grateful for good days. It's easier to notice the good things after you've been through the bad. Not that I'm living a tough life, but a few days in the past couple weeks have been hard, my feelings were hurt & I was sad. But I think that those sad days, make days like today seem so much better.

Sometimes I tend to take for granted all the wonderful things and people around me. Sometimes I don't take the time to notice, I get busy in my day to day life's and schedule that it's easier to not notice. But today I noticed & I loved today.

Highlights:

- I got to go on a run with my Dad this morning, the weather. To die for. & I just love being with my Dad!

- A phone call from my big brother to invite me to lunch.

- Jordan High School Semi- finals at Rice Eccles. Super Senior? Maybe. But it was so good to see old friends and teachers. I think I KINDA miss High School. (kinda being the key word)

- Going to the game with my good friend Tyler.

- Getting to spend the evening with my best friend Melina. What a blessing she is in my life, I love her.

Maybe 11.11.11 was good luck?

Cheers to good days!
Happy weekend, everyone.

Kardashian Fairytale Divorce.

2011-11-10T18:22:00.001-07:00

Alright, this may be the funniest thing ever! Literally.

Little run..

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I am pretty confident that almost everyone who reads my blog is friends with me on Facebook, so it's very likely that all of you saw this picture.. But you know, this is my blog- journal. It will probably last longer then my Facebook days, so let me just repeat myself.
Last night my Father and I went out for a little run.. & by little I mean I literally almost died. But it was so good at the same time. We ran two miles.. Which for me, is A LOT. I felt so good for the first mile and a half, I wasn't even tired. But the last half was t-o-u-g-h. I will say this though, Brad is in great shape! 5k on Thanksgiving, maybe?

These Two.

2011-11-07T15:58:00.000-07:00

Well, I really like them. They are each their own person and both different from most. But together they are perfect! I mean really. Power couple.

Jamie has always been a genuinely good person. She is always reaching out to people, doing good, including people, giving compliments, etc. But when she met Mike she went from good to great! Mike brings out all of Jamie's good qualities, 10x. Mike is just as great. I can't say that he went from good to great, because I've only known him with Jamie.

Last night after the party died down at the Neider home I has the chance to hang out with these two. Just talk, bond. If you will. I loved the time I got to spend with them. They listened to me. I listened to them. Mike always has good insight. I was getting ready to go meet up with a friend that lives down by them and they played me the song "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz to pump me up, and they told me I was going to "nail" it. Jamie also told me multiple times how good I looked.

You see, they really are great. I'm not really doing the "Gratitude" posts in November (even though a lot of my pots lately have been things I'm grateful for). But I am so grateful to have them in my life and for Jamie and Mike and the examples they have been. I look up to them, so much.

I love you two!

A new friend.

2011-11-06T22:13:00.000-07:00

Tonight I met this guy. Under a little bit different circumstances. Remember my Elder Manning? Well these two boys were buddies while they served the Lord together in Malaga, Spain. When Elder Solari (above) was going home and my cute Elder Manning told him " You HAVE to call Jenny & meet her". So 3 months and then some after Elder Solari got home and called me, we got to meet.
He had the nicest things to say about Elder Manning. It made me happy. I mean really happy. I have kinda felt that Nate dropped off the face of the earth, so it was so good to hear some stories & realize that he is living every day, just like I am. Just in a different country. Thank you Elder Solari!
Cheers to 9 months! :)

Better late then never, PANAMA!

2011-11-03T23:07:00.002-06:00

Disclaimer; LONGEST POST EVER. But this is my journal.

Panama was one of the most incredible experiences I have ever had. I will forever be a changed person. Some of the things I saw are things that will be with me FOREVER. I didn't start my first semester of college so that I could go on this trip. Not being in school has driven my crazy, literally. But I wouldn't have changed my experience for anything. Panama was so much more then I could have ever asked for, it was everything I needed in my life. I feel at times that it was kind of a sacrifice to not be in school, but I gained more in this two weeks then I could have in a whole semester of school.

I left on Friday, August 26th. My parents took me to the airport, we said our goodbyes, and I was off. I was so ready, or so I thought. I flight went from Salt Lake to Houston. When we got to Houston I had a melt down. Seriously. I called my best friend crying. I was sitting in the airport, all alone. I was worried that the whole trip was going to turn into me being alone. And for that split second, I wanted to go home. But deep down, I knew I was where I was supposed to be. I felt peace.

After a 4 hour lay-over we boarded the plane. Destination: Panama! LONGEST PLANE RIDE. EVER. I was excited, again. Culture shock hit soon after landing. "What was this place?" "Why aren't they speaking English?" "I'm supposed to understand you?" "You're supposed to understand me!"

Since we had to take all the Medical & Dental equipment us volunteers checked two bags full of equipment in our names and could only take a carry-on to get all of our stuff to Panama. That's right, a CARRY- ON. So waiting for luggage took forever! To get all of our stuff the the hotel we had to take to moving trucks. I can't even explain the mass of luggage there was.

This (bottom right hand corner) was just one of the moving trucks we used to move our luggage around.

Saturday morning clinic work began. We drove from our hotel to the stake center, a five minute drive maybe? The stake center had been turned into a clinic for the next 5 days. Including Sunday on which we didn't work. When we got to the church I became so emotional, okay, that's probably an understatement. It was one of the best moments in my whole life. Right in front of the church there were rows of chairs filled with future missionaries. All of which we would do work on that day. All of the Elders and Sisters that showed up that day came in their Sunday best. Like I said it was an incredible experience.

I started out that morning assisting a dental hygienist. It was kind of slow because the dentists would usually just clean the teeth before her. So I got moved to post operation for wisdom teeth extraction! I LOVED IT. To be honest, I did things in there I don't think I could have done under any other circumstances. I had blood ALL over my hands, I took out peoples bloody gauze and then replaced it. I don't know how I did it, but I loved it. I made arrangements with the director of the clinic so that I could be in post operation the rest of the clinic days.

I met so many incredible people over the span of this trip, I find it a little bit unfair that I will never get to see some of these people again. But, I fell in love with these people. They are the most genuine people and they would do anything for anyone. I think that the people are part of who made this experience so incredible. I love them, so much.

The next day was Sunday. We went to a Spanish ward (once again, culture shock) for sacrament. And after that we did a little service project in which they went through the church. Starting out with a family picture and then going onto rooms that applied to their family. Primary, Relief Society, Young Mens, Priesthood. If they had people in their family that were in those age groups they got to go and get stuff from those rooms.

After that we went to another church meeting and we saw all the people that we had worked on the previous day and all the people we were going to be working on through out the week. There were SO many people.

Our night proceeded at the Panama Canal and we had dinner along the Canal. It truly is incredible. It's HUGE.

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday. Were all a lot like Friday. Blood, gauze, tears, medicine, and 11 hour days.

Monday:

Tuesday:

On Tuesday I got to go to a newborn hospital to give them humanitarian items and such, and I couldn't help but feel sad. Most of these women were so young, un-married, with no place to go. And to top it all off they were put in a room with 15 other women and there babies just hours after they gave birth. It was something I will never forget.

I gave some blood?

Top left: Older men that couldn't afford dental work. The man on the right maybe had seven teeth. So sad.

Top right: In the oral surgery room, that's a wisdom tooth extraction going on behind me.

Bottom left: So tired. Glazed over.

Bottom right: This story makes me cry. This boy had been a member for ONE month, he came into get stuff done for his mission and getting a haircut is part of it. So when he came in that morning his hair was past his shoulders, and he cut it ALL. Just so that he could serve the LORD. After only being a member, for one month.

Tuesday night, I GOT PIZZA. I hadn't eaten much this whole trip, to begin I'm already a picky eater, but then on top of that the food scared me, I didn't even know what most of it was and trying new foods is not my forte. I ate a lot of granola bars and pringels. So this pizza, let me tell you. It was a treat!

Wednesday:

While we were sitting in the post operation room for the first people to start coming out of surgery I was looking over the pictures on my camera. Then I started to check out my settings & I accidentally REFORMATTED MY CARD! Reformatting = all my pictures gone! I went into shock. Then I started crying. I was devastated. I was on the trip of a life time & all of the pictures and memories of it were gone! I went to a guy that was in the group and used his phone (it could call out of the country). I called my mom crying, being selfish. Then in the middle of our conversation I thought of something I had seen earlier that week. A family living on the side of the freeway, with nothing but an umbrella. I cried more, suddenly my problem didn't seem so big. That vision of those people living there will forever haunt me. It struck a chord with me. & for that, I am so grateful. I ended up getting my pictures back from a website called CardRecovery.com & the help of Stuart Tucker. Hero. But I think that experience was something I needed to learn from. Even though I lost some pictures (very few) I am grateful for that moment that brought everything back into perspective.

This guy in all the pictures above was, incredible. He was the perfect example of "they will do anything for anyone". He taught me how to Salsa dance, well he attempted to teach me, it didn't go very well. I think he was frustrated. But we had fun together. After our little dance lesson he came up to me and gave me his "HLJ" ring, which translates to "CTR". He told me that he could never re-pay me for all of the good we had done. That we were angels, and that he would never forget the good we had done. I'm crying just thinking about it. But HIS one simply act could have made my entire trip. Since coming home we have been in contact through Facebook & he has told me multiple times that his home is my home & that my family is always welcome. I love this man.

I was fortunate enough to get to leave the clinic twice to go on humanitarian visits. The first one, the newborn hospital, it was great! But on Wednesday I had the opportunity to get to go do home visits. Best experience EVER. I remember getting to the first house & just crying. "how come people live like this"? It was such an emotional/ spiritual experience. Despite all of the bad circumstances they are still so loving. At the first visit (top set of pictures) the kids were really that ladies grand kids, the mom had died only a few weeks prior and the Grandma had just gotten out of the hospital two days before we visited. I just kept thinking to myself, why am I so blessed?! I still have no idea. But I bonded with these people. At the second home, (the second set of pictures) the little girls LOVED me. They kept telling me how I looked like their dolls, and how beautiful I was. They even cried when I left. The worst part about leaving them was that I knew I would never see them again. I cried, I loved these sweet girls. A few weeks after we left this family was sealed in the temple for time & all eternity.

That night we went to the mall across the street from our hotel and got some McDonald's. But it was kinda yucky. But I was so grateful to have food in my stomach at that point.

Thursday:

On this lovely day we ventured down the Panama Canal, like actually in the Canal, how cool?! It was incredible. The Locks are massive. I don't know how someone even had the idea to make them. It was pretty fun though, except that night when I was laying in bed I felt like I was still on the boat rocking. Worst feeling ever.

That night was a closing banquet since the next few days were just to relax & have to ourselves. We had a nice dinner, watched the slide show & listened to a little talk by the group director. It was kinda sad though, my trip was coming to an end.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday:

Friday morning we had the opportunity to go to the Panama Temple. It is so beautiful! We had to go ever so early, I was falling asleep sitting up. But being there was incredible.

After the temple we headed to the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. It was incredible. I kid you not when I tell you it was like the legit rainforest. I felt like I was in Jurassic Park. There was wildlife all over the place; tucans, monkeys, sloths, spiders, alligator, and some other animal that I have zero idea what it was. But it was so nice to just relax, after 5 eleven hour days.

We had the whole day to do whatever we wanted. Some people rode bikes, some went on tours but most went swimming. What did I do? I slept, ALL afternoon. I was beat. That night my roommates and I watched Criminal Minds. We're in a foreign country in the Rainforest and we choose to watch Criminal Minds? Yep. Lame.

Saturday morning the cute Vogl family took me on the Monkey Island tour, it was awesome! I saw a monkey like 2 inches away from my face. A little too close for comfort.
Later that afternoon we went back for lunch & hung out by the pool, ALL day. Playing volleyball, drinking Pina Coladas, Basketball, and just kicking it. It was loads of fun.

That night we had a little bit nicer dinner. & then we played games with EVERYONE, in the game room that night. People started dwindling away so a few of us went back to our room and just chatted about the trip.

Sunday was head home day. It was bittersweet. I was ready to see my parents, tell them stories, eat be back in America. But I didn't want to leave Panama & it's people. I really have missed it, so much.

All in all I am a different person because of my experiences. I am not perfect, but I grew, I grew a lot. My testimony was strenghtened. I fell in love with the people. The Country. & the people I traveled with. I am so lucky to have had this experience.

"we may not have it all together, but together we have it all"

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I will be the first to admit that my family is not perfect. But for each other we are perfect. Our challenges bring us closer, our happiness is shared and the love it mutual (most of the time). We all genuinely care about each others, lives and situations. Deep down we all have each others best interests in mind. And on top of all of those great things, we get to be best friends.

I don't have a ton of memories of growing up with all of my siblings living at home. I remember a few things, but it was such a small portion of my life that all of us lived together. But I cannot tell you how many pictures there are of big brother Trent holding me & loving me, or my big sister Heidi being my second Mom. Those are just small examples of the bonds that we have. Now eighteen years later those bonds are different, oh so very different. I don't know some of my siblings on that super personal level. But despite all of our differences, our ages, situations and interests in life, I still love my big brothers and sisters so much.

There are so many moments in life when WE get to be there for EACH OTHER. Like Trent being there for Brooke when she was giving up & going through something hard. Or the time Jacob sent me flowers on Valentines just because he thought I would like a gift. Or when one of my sisters and a serious boyfriend broke-up so all the sisters took her out to dinner. Or even when Elder Manning left on his mission and I got a phone call from Brooke the next day, just to make sure I was doing okay.

Last Sunday The Jensen Hoard spoke in church (ALL seven of them, so cute!) But in Miss. Paige's talk she said "my best friends never have to go home". Even though we don't all live together, we get to be friends forever. We never have to permanently say goodbye.

We may have or ups and downs, our fair share of fights, disagreements and tears. But we also have our fair share of laughs, rallying around each other, happiness, and lots of good times. I am so lucky to have the family I have. I love all of them. Trent, Heidi, Jamie, Jacob, Jill, & Brooke.

Cheers to eternity!

Dad.

2011-11-02T19:39:00.001-06:00

My sister Jamie just did a blog post about our Dad. I have been constructing a blog post about him in my head lately, and when I read Jamie's blog post she completely nailed it. But I wanted to direct my post more towards the relationship my Dad and I have. Jamie's blog focused on the love that our Dad has for our Mom as well as all his great qualities. But I wanted to focus on the love he has for us kids.

I value the relationship I have with my Dad so much. Ever since I can remember my Dad and I have been "best buds", we would always be doing things together; trips to the cabin, golfing, Disneyland, the Hawaii swap meet, game boards, football games, etc. We have always just kind of clicked.

I have always known that my Dad has my back, that he is my biggest team player, and my biggest fan. He is the first to defend me, make me feel loved, and sacrifice anything. Just for me. I have recently had an experience that was real hard. My feelings were hurt. I cried to him. He listened. He was sad when I was sad. He came into my room to see me the other night just to talk about MY feelings. This isn't the first time this has happened. He is always by my side no matter what.

But it's not just my back he always has. He has all of his kids back. I remember when one of my sisters was in High School all of her friends had gotten asked to a dance, and they were all going in the same group. But not my sister she didn't get asked. So what did my cute Dad do? He took her to dinner and shopping the night of the dance. He is always doing stuff like that with his girls. When I turned sixteen he wrote me a letter asking if he could be my first date.

Being the youngest and living at home alone without any siblings I get to have a lot of one-on-one time. We get to hang out a lot. When I have a date, a job interview or any good news. I text him. He is always encouraging. I am so lucky to have the Dad I have. He is my bestest friend ever. I love him. So much.

Genetics.

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Disclaimer: If you think you might at all be offended by this don't read it. There were no ill intentions when blogging about this.

Genetics;

Noun.

1: a branch of biology that deals with the heredity and variation of organisms.

My Mom & I have been hanging out a lot lately, since I'm not doing too much with my life as of right now. But we often spend time with people in our family; sisters, In-laws, Grandparents, and a few run ins with Aunts & Uncles. In being with family I can't help but notice the differences. I do not think the Jensen & Johnson families could be any more opposite. But as I've observed my immediate and extended family members, I realize that everyone is different, and different is good. I feel blessed to have the family I have. The variety of personalities and differences is what makes life fun & exciting.

(this is my venn diagram to get my point across)

Love you all!

Haunted House?

2011-10-03T15:36:00.001-06:00

It's halloween season. So Haunted Houses are a must, although it wasn't that scary. It was still real fun!

I just thought it was funny how small I look next to him.
p.s we aren't holding hands, lol. His hand is in his pocket & I'm telling a story.

Park City!

2011-10-02T19:10:00.001-06:00

The other night Melina & I headed up to Park City to see the lovely fall colors, walk Main Street, and eat dinner. But since I am such a picky eater once we got there everything looked fancy and yuck & not to mention it was EXPENSIVE. So we did walk through the cute little stores (that are also very pricey) enjoyed the perfect weather & the beautiful colors. We didn't stay long, but it was so fun!

The canyons are to die for right now, I love fall!

lovely night, with lovely ladies.

2011-09-25T19:34:00.004-06:00

I got to head down to Provo last week while Jamie and Mike went to the BYU vs UFC game last weekend. I love her little girlies so much. I didn't take many pictures but I did take a few when we ventured to the park! We had a fun filled night though, we had a picnic, played dress-ups, watched Tangled, walked to the park, & ate cookies. What a lovely night it was.

Utah vs. USC

2011-09-14T14:19:00.000-06:00

Although my Utes couldn't quite pull out a win the game was still so much fun! I totally lost my voice & almost had a nervous breakdown in the last few seconds of the game! It was intense, but so fun. I gotta send a quick prayer up for the game this weekend against the school down south! GO UTES.

I'm home!

2011-09-06T14:15:00.000-06:00

Panama was more then I could have ever asked for. It is the best thing I have ever done in my life. I fell in love with the people there and hold such a special spot in my heart for them. I can cry just thinking of the tender mercies I had while I was there. The Lord really does love all of his children. The people I got to meet and travel with are truly amazing people. The people I got to work on or visit are even more amazing, they love everyone and would do anything for you. There are so many experiences I had that I hold so dear to my heart I don't want to even blog about them, but I will blog about the trip when I have more time. Until then, this is just a sneak peek from Panama!

2011-08-26T20:07:00.001-06:00

I'M HERE!!!! & I LOVE IT.

goodnight. :)

I'm off.

2011-08-25T20:13:00.000-06:00

Well, I'm off! I've waited so long, & it's FINALLY here. Yay!

Remember this?

It now looks like this, be impressed!

I'm all set to be at the airport tomorrow at 6:00 a.m, yuck!

Cute, right?

2011-08-24T20:37:00.002-06:00

The good: dress-ups.

The bad: No sleep for 24 hours. I don't know how I'm still alive.

6 months!!

2011-08-23T10:48:00.000-06:00

Remember this sad day?? Well I never thought time would pass, but look. IT'S BEEN 6 MONTHS!! On one hand, I really can't believe how fast time has gone & I feel like so much has changed. On the other I feel like that time was sooo long ago. But I cannot can't imagine 18 more months going by, It just doesn't seem like it will ever end. I follow this girls blog whose missionary just got home & it gives me hope that time actually does pass. Nate is doing really well though, he got made a trainer after just a couple months in the mission field, he loves his companion (which is such a blessing) & he has had quite a bit of success with teaching & baptizing new people. He loves Spain and always talks about how beautiful it is in his e-mails & from what I can see in pictures it is absolutely beautiful. I am so proud of him, as much as I miss him I DO NOT want to see him for another 18 months! Please go fast!

February 23, 2011.

Totes love this picture.

Spain Malaga Mission Blog, here.

-xoxo.

There were never such devoted sisters.

2011-08-22T00:00:00.003-06:00

We have ups & downs. We laugh we cry. We tease & we love. Now that Jamie is back in town we all just can't get enough sister time. We've had multiple lunch dates, Ross runs, and late nights. But I love my sisters, they are my best friends. Cheers to all being in the same state again!

Totes love this picture. Yanni's

Girls nigh at Jill's house.

A spur of the moment showing of The Help.

Totally recommend it

A little family BBQ at Heidi's lovely home.

To celebrate Jake & Candice being here!

Last but not least Paige and Morgan's Birthday party at Trent & Amy's

More details about that lovely event, right here!

"sisters by birth, friends by choice."

Packing is looking like this....

2011-08-19T12:13:00.000-06:00

I'm one week out, but a little anxious. So I've started packing. Needless to say, it isn't going very well.

Panama!

2011-08-17T14:08:00.001-06:00

In t-minus 9 days (August 26th) I will be headed to the country of Panama for a week and a half on a humanitarian expedition. It's an LDS based group that works on all the dental work for future missionaries, who can't afford (or don't have the means) to get it all done. This group goes to multiple countries including; Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua & Panama. This is their first time to Panama, but what we do is go in and take over a stake center and set it up as a clinic. They do; cavities, cleaning, root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, missionary pictures, missionary haircuts and a few other things. I feel so blessed that I get to experience this, I've been told it will be an experience of a lifetime. I can't wait!

I'll post all about it when I get home.

more details here.

Heart Wrenching.

2011-08-16T14:54:00.000-06:00

I came across this blog the other day, it made me so grateful to have my family all around me still, give it a read.

here.

Part of the Team.

2011-08-12T11:22:00.001-06:00

Heck no was I about to pay to run & heck, I wasn't about to even run.

So I'm the BONK! team volunteer.

some of my family hates full body pictures, I on the other hand. LOVE em ;)

The momma do.

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Why am I doing this again?

2011-06-19T22:55:00.002-06:00

Just kill me now. Or wish me luck.

Raymon.

2011-06-13T00:23:00.000-06:00

I got this little beaut from Facebook today, it made my whole day!

hi jenny!!i am Raymon from dominican republic. i met your boyfriend. elder manning is a great missionary. he told me that tell you he loves you a lot. i am LDS now. is amazin. nice to meet you.

Raymon sent this to my e-mail after a bit of chatting.

Nate is on the far right & next to him is Raymon

Jordan High School class of 2011.

2011-06-10T14:50:00.000-06:00

I DID IT!!!

it's heinous I know.

Rugby anyone?

2011-05-30T00:39:00.001-06:00

So, rugby?...CRAZY. I literally thought someone might just die. It looked extremely dangerous, but everything and everyone was fine when it was all said and done. It was so much fun! Love those Polynesian boys.

Melina, Jenny, Hannah.

I have some isssues.

2011-05-29T00:26:00.002-06:00

I just love weddings so much!

So this is my latest blog.
HERE.

Prom 2011.

2011-05-18T22:38:00.005-06:00

I'm going to save all of you the time & answer this question ahead of time. "Where are the boys?". Well you better believe we all went without men. & yes, it was the funnest dance ever!!!!

Ohh, and Nate has now been gone 3 months!

The rest.

2011-05-15T22:54:00.003-06:00

I didn't add a few because I haven't decided which ones to send in my announcements but here are most of them!

Senior Pictures.

2011-05-09T15:21:00.002-06:00

My photographer has only given me a few, but I'll add more when I get them.
Gradutation is less than 1 month away!

See the similarity?

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My Mom pointed this out to me this morning. Does anyone else see it?

Maria Vontrap on left (Sound Of Music) , Kate Middleton on right.

Amy.

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She is the only person who EVER comments on my blog. What a good person, like way to go Amy. Thank you!

Jenny, Jenny, Jenny.

2011-04-26T09:37:00.005-06:00

I don't know why, but it would seem that my blog has become more of a picture blog then anything else. I hate writing, I never can have things flow and it's always short and choppy. Boo! I hate when people write lots of stuff on their blog, I always just skip over it & look at the picture. No offense, but I only care about your pictures, not what you have to say. Especially when it is entirely too long. I would this with a little CS (common sense) people could figure out what is going on in my life with all the pictures I post.

But here is a little catch up of ME. I graduate in just over one month from Jordan High School, & I couldn't be more excited. But I am a little nervous for real life. It sounds so very overrated. I was a little up in the air about what school I was going to attend in the fall, but my decision was mad and I will be attending Salt Lake Community College. I'll be needing a job soon, so if anyone knows of anything let me know! I believe my "senior" trip will be a 11 day trip to Panama with an LDS service group. I'm really excited! It's pretty expensive, so it isn't set in stone quite yet. My missionary has been out barely over 2 months. It's gone by kinda fast? Uhmm, but not really. only 21 3/4 months left :) That's embarrassing. In other words, life is good! Moving quickly (thank heavens).

See? It just doesn't flow, but that's me!

Easter Sunday!

2011-04-25T15:41:00.005-06:00

Missing This.

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warm weather.

For those who care.

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Welcome to the jungle stomp. Go Diggers soccer! Dinner at Chili's. Church is so boring we have photo shoots. && this boy has been gone 2 months!! Wow. I miss him so much, but I get e-mails every Thursday. So it's my new favorite day! I love him. for real.

(Spain)

My biggest worry?

2011-03-30T12:22:00.003-06:00

I was reading back a ways on my sister Brooke's blog. It says; 23 months ago (so like 4 years ago now) "My biggest worry in life was what shoes to wear with my cap & gown." Well folks, thats a concern of mine right now, so i'd really appreciate any input. These are my options. My gown will be gray. So keep that in mind! Let me hear your pick please :)

Expect the unexpected.

2011-03-27T16:44:00.002-06:00

This wasn't planned! And we didn't even realize we were matching till the end of the day. It was too funny!

St.George!

2011-03-21T15:48:00.007-06:00

Late, but never the less. St.George was great!! Jill, Cameron, Mom, Dad, Allegra & I all went down. And boy it was fun! Cameron is the funniest guy in the world! That in and of itself made the trip fun. But we just did the usual; went swimming, ate (A LOT), shopped a bit, and just enjoyed the 68 degree weather.

Encouragment.

2011-03-11T11:35:00.003-07:00

Sorry I don't encourage you & say nice things on your Facebook.

HONESTY is the best policy!

Pet Peeve

2011-03-08T16:50:00.003-07:00

1. Nosy people.

2. People who take things way to serious.

happiness in an envelope

2011-02-27T22:27:00.003-07:00

that is right folks, i got my first letter from elder manning! this little beaut came in the mail on friday. i was so so happy!

excuse the tears in my eyes, and the fact that i look like an old lady.

Elder Manning.

2011-02-22T23:20:00.003-07:00

Tonight was goodbye.

I love him.

I miss him.

Wednesday.

2011-02-20T14:17:00.001-07:00

It's going to be a sad day folks. Malaga Spain, here comes Nate Manning!

Sweethearts 2011.

2011-02-13T23:55:00.012-07:00

So fun!
I must say I loved my dress and our group was so fun.

what a drag.

2011-02-02T15:18:00.007-07:00

It seems like everybody is having a blogging lull, well I am too. Boo to bad weather!

This is all I do:

Glee Karaoke! Best gave ever made. Allegra & I played it for 6 consecutive hours. Seriously, smart people behind this creation.

This boy! Unfortunately he leaves on his mission three weeks from today :( makes me want to cry just thinking about it.

Aiden.

2011-01-05T22:20:00.005-07:00

I have the cutest nieces and nephews. I love them all so much. But last week my cute little nephew Aiden made me this beautiful necklace. He said: "Jenny, i made this "neckwace" at my "gwandma's" just for you. I love it so so much!
I wore it all day today! Thank you Aiden.

Lights at Temple Square

2010-12-20T00:46:00.002-07:00

I'll see you boys in Vegas!

2010-12-06T16:23:00.000-07:00

VEGAS BOWL BABY!!

Thank you Brandon Burton.

2010-11-28T16:37:00.009-07:00

Dear Brandon Burton, you are my hero. Thanks for humbling those cougs, they needed it. You saved the day. Looks like Austin Collie was right when he says "magic" happens when you're living right. Thanks for living right 27. GO UTES!

here are a few pictures for KICKS and giggles(:

my passion.

2010-11-21T23:39:00.001-07:00

PHOTO.

take a gander here.

this is all.

2010-11-19T16:16:00.001-07:00

oh. and Melina was the one who got pulled over!

One day.

2010-11-04T22:37:00.003-06:00

I would really like to own this pretty cardigan.

I'd like to wear it.

Put it in my closet.
& be the happiest little girl.

But.....its going to have to wait till I have some money.
Sorry love, one day.

Coming Home. (Homecoming)

2010-10-29T01:04:00.006-06:00

Homecoming was pretty fun. I will have to say my favorite part was my dress. It really was lots of fun though. Got to love High School dances. Only 7 months of High School left. Yay!

NOT,,,, DO.

2010-09-20T18:00:00.003-06:00

i don't want you.
i don't like you.
i don't want to talk to you.
i don't need to see you.

BUT

i do NEED you.
i do LOVE you.
i do NEED to talk to you.
& i am DYING to see you.

My morning.

2010-09-13T16:10:00.003-06:00

SO.. I'M A SENIOR.

2010-08-27T15:37:00.009-06:00

Goodbye summer..

2010-08-22T22:22:00.002-06:00

I'm going to miss you.
Senior year, HERE I COME!!!

Out of the office, in....

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CALIFORNIA!!

Summer week 3, 4, 5, && 6. WARNING: Picture overload!

2010-07-12T20:27:00.015-06:00

They are backwards hopefully you can figure it out. Sorry so many pictures!
Week 6. Melina

4th of July. Trent & Amy's & the cabin.

Youth Conference at our cabin & we went boating. So fun!

Our Fireside. Michael Neider came.

Girls Camp. And might I add I ABSOLUTELY HATE CAMPING!!!!!!!!!!

Week 2-3.

Epic Summer Week No.1 && 2

2010-06-06T15:33:00.007-06:00

Sneak peek of Jill & Cameron's wedding day.
The rest is just my summer randoms(: Enjoy!

Ya so umm...

2010-05-12T23:29:00.004-06:00

This is Clayton(:

And these are my sisters!

I don't mean to brag,

2010-04-14T22:29:00.001-06:00

But I took first place in my track meet in the girls 100 meter(: I am pretty proud of myself! I will post pictures.

Junior Prom 2010

2010-04-11T13:41:00.012-06:00

So prom was amazing!:) GO KARTING(:
Creepy hair nets and Helmets whoop whoop!
My girl Legra(:
Okay,, so my dress was beautiful!
Such a cute couple!
The limo!
Love this picture(:
Minor set back!
US(:
Parker, Me, Bridget && Clay
The Group!
The boys!
The Girls(:
The Baseball boys.
Limo Ride!
Dinner at the Roof!
We're cute!
My girl Mary!
Funny Faces during promenade!

-&& I decided i am NEVER wearing high heels again!!

So this is love?

2010-03-20T18:13:00.002-06:00

My new Track kicks(:
Aren't my spikes just amazing?! (on right)

Track!!

2010-03-17T21:16:00.005-06:00

Track is SO much funn(:

In other news I got asked to prom!! Can you believe he asked me with real live mice?!

I [MIGHT] Die..

2010-03-02T19:15:00.000-07:00

Because...Track is killing me!!

Swimmsuits = My weakness

2010-02-22T20:07:00.002-07:00

Take a gander at this beaut..
and its all mine(:

Sweethearts!!

2010-02-16T15:34:00.001-07:00

Day Activity: Breakfast and the Zoo! It was so much fun. Sorry for so many pictures.

My date Harrison

All ready!

The Group

Me and Harrison

Cailley and Tyler

Melina and Parker

Dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory

And After: Bowling! Thank you Jamie for letting us change at your home.

Funnest Dance Yet!:)

I want these bad boys.

2010-02-08T21:19:00.002-07:00

Aren't they to die for?!
{the glasses i mean}

Fangs vs. Fur

2010-01-31T19:49:00.003-07:00

Jacob is hot!!

But....

Edward is SEXY(:

Edward wins my vote!

Sorry Melina.

I think..

2010-01-21T16:38:00.001-07:00

That I have the Best Friends EVER!!!

Odds & Ends

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http://oddsandendsphotography.blogspot.com/

Top 10 of 2009

2010-01-07T22:56:00.019-07:00

Well I am copying my sister Jamie on this one but I thought it might be fun to reminisce last year.. I know this is a little late coming but oh well! So with further adue here we go!

10- The 4th of July Oakley Rodeo

It may sound a little pathetic but really one of THE funnest nights ever! There were Cowboys all around and country music! What more could I have asked for..? (to marry one of them)

9- Dances!

Okay to be honest I hated Homecoming, not a good night at all! But Dogpatch was so much fun! I absolutely loved everything about that night and day.Homecoming with Ben (top), Dogpatch with Alex (bottom) 8- Trips to St.George.

I cannot even count how many times we have gone down there this year, but every time we go it is so fun! I just love it down there; eat, swimm, sleep, shopp.. Heaven!

(October 09')(January 09')

(July 09')

7- Having the best possible summer!
My summer was really the beast yet, I was with Karlee Sprague almost 24/7 need I say more why it was so amazing? St.George for a week, Las Vegas, 16th brithday, meeting boys, Rodeo, Cabin, Four wheeling.. etc..(St.George)(Las Vegs, 110 degrees)(The Cabin over the 4th of July)(Boys we met at Gateway)

(My 16th Brithday)

6- Finding so many new friends this school year..
I have made so many friends this school year. I have my close close friends and just other good friends, you can never have to many friends and I am grateful for each individual friendship I have.

(Melina)(Anna)(Allegra)(Cailley)

5- Driving!

Who ever invented driving was a genius!! Who ever made the law that you had to be 16 to drive.. not so genius ha ha

4- Moving Downstairs (Decorating my new room!)

I just love it so so much!

3- My photography expand.

I have truely fell in love with the art of photography! I love taking pictures it is my favorite thing ever! oddsandendsphotography.blogspot.com 2- Hawaii.

Last January my whole family went to Hawaii for a whole week! It was so fun and so amazing!!1- Finding my new best friend and my other half...Melina(:

This girl.. where on earth do I start.. where to end..?? Hmm I love her to death and am so so grateful for her! Think that does it!

Christmas Eve.

2009-12-24T16:28:00.004-07:00

The morning started off at 7:40 a.m, it felt SO much earlier than that though! I haven't quiet got my feet on the ground at all today i'm such a dud! Hopefully tomorrow will be much better(: Thanks for breakfast Daddy!

Do we look Tired? This is my favorite tradition EVER!!

Outside of Market Street: The food was delicous, The company was divine and The morning was perfect... Well almost(;

Paigey! Oh my heck I love this girl, she always makes me smile with how excited she is so see me! And we even have the same smile going on!!

Our tired point.... So we picked up some energy drinks! Ugh I felt SO sick after drinking it!

Christmas is FINALLY here!!

2009-12-23T13:43:00.004-07:00

So let the games begin! I am so excited for Christmas I'm like a 4 year old, I cannot wait.. Tomorrow is my favorite! {I love christmas eve} almost more than christmas but not really.. Ha So here is my plan for the next couple of days:
Tomorrow:
-Breakfast at Marketstreet(: {Probably my favorite tradition}
-Dinner with the family
-Sleepover with my sisters.. I love that!
Christmas Day:
-Hot chocolate in the morning?
-Presents(:
-Family Breakfast.
-More Presents.
-Family Time.
December 26th:
-Returns and exchanges
-Pack.
Decemeber 27th:
-Go to St.George!!!(: Till next sunday
I am just so excited for the holidays! I love the Christmas season and all the family time it brings. I am so lucky to have such a good family and all the many blessings I have!

My photography.

2009-12-16T22:25:00.003-07:00

I am starting to get my serious with my photography, and I've realized its something i really want to pursue. With the help of my wonderful sister Jill we have been putting a few things together such as, a logo and a new name for my blog which is the point of this, my photography website is now... http://oddsandendsphotography.blogspot.com/. I'd love to hear feed back on what you think. I'm pretty excited!

Wedding + Weekend= Sleepy/ Funn!

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Pictures say 1,000 words right?! So no more words(: Enjoy!

Halloween Weekend(:

2009-11-03T18:54:00.005-07:00

All i can say i thank heavens 1st quarter is over... Yay!(:I look like a giant athlete:LOVE this picture(:

Be jealous of our hunting attire!!

Halloween + Hautned house + Boys= SCARY, FUN, CRAZY, AND CREEPY

CUTEST FAIRIES!!(:

Last Week...

2009-10-25T21:45:00.005-06:00

Alex and I hit up the Utah football gam vs. Airforce, pretty intense stuff especially in over time. We had a blast! Besides the first quarter when it rained!
I'm lucky i got one picture then he decided to be a party pooper. I'm not used to people not wanting to take pictures. Especially being a Jensen Girl.

Me Melina & Marjorie Candice had a bridal shower!! All of us girlies(:

Fall is in the air..

2009-10-17T16:24:00.003-06:00

I'm LOVING everything about fall! This morning me and this cute boy went on a hike up Bell Canyon, it was beautiful!! Please excuse my gross looks and sweat.I colored my hair and i love it!!

Anyways thats just about it..

November,7: Dogpatch,, Dance!

Homecoming!

2009-09-20T17:39:00.008-06:00

Homecoming was my first High school dance! It was a little bitter sweet since my mother wasn't here! But I had Brooke and Jamie. Who helped me get ready and all. I had so much fun at homecoming, so here is my play by play..

How Ben asked! The alarm went off at 3:00 a.m

Day activity: Hollywood connections(:
LOVED my dress!!

So pretty(:

Flower!

My date, Benjamin(:

Our Group.. Part of it

Heading Out.. Best Friend!
Dinner: Olove Garden(:

Friends..

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Last of Summer): Beginning of Fall(:

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The Last of Summer):
Fashion Show Anyone??
Annie Girl and I at Lunch(:
We're pretty good friends now(:
Beginning of Fall(:
First day of school.. I'm now a Junior
Driving to school this year!!(:
Here we come Jordan!!
Harrison is soo funny!! We like Sassy Music((:

Summer Week 11(:

2009-08-18T15:21:00.005-06:00

Well this week wasuneventful really, except for wednesday! hahaa So here you go!! oh yess look at http://jennysoddsandends.blogspot.com/(: thanks! Lunch with Kelsey(:

Babysitting!Jamba Juice(:

Family togetherness, turned into Family sleepover. Thats what you get for living with senior citizens(;

Cousins(:

Two Years! Isn't Jamie's dress beautiful!! P.s Brad is so excited for me!!Happy Birthday Paige and Morgan(:Kisses!!

Oh Joy! Crazy Days!

2009-08-13T00:55:00.005-06:00

Today started out absoluetly crazy! I had registration today, which means school pictures and i was going to babysit Heidi's Kids and Annie before so she could go to the doctor. Well I was supposed to wake up at 8:00 so I could get ready for my pictures and registration before I went babysitting at 9:30 and go strait to registration after and meet Kelsey. Well my 8:00 alarm never went off, thank heavens my dad came in to give me a gift card to Super Sonic at 9:00, I barely had time to shower, Blow dry my hair, and get everything pulled together. So i finally got out the door at 9:20ish and I was in such a hurry! Well once i got to Heidi's and she left I started straightening my hair and doing my make up when i realized i had left all my registration papers and checks at home. So i called Heidi and she said she would stop by my house on her way home and get me all my registration papers, LIFESAVER!! Once she got home Kelsey was already at Jordan and so I was hurrying over to Jordan, I swear I hit every light red! Anyways on one of these red lights I had reached into the back seat to grab all my registration so I could hop out as soon as i got to Jordan. Well I turned back around and the light was green and I put my foot on the gas and it wouldn't move, it had died!!!! I had no idea what to do so i did what any Jensen girl would do! I cried! Then i started to kinda calm down and I turned my car off and then turned it back on and it worked! Thank heavens. I wouldn't have pushed it! Then I finally got to Jordan and Kelsey and I got all registered and got our pictures taken! I'm sure the picture is NOT cute): So after registration I took my car down to Hillside and Kelsey followed me so she could take me home, after all was said and done at Hillside Kelsey and I headed to Cafe' Rio. It was so Yummy!! After that we headed to Payless and all their jewelry was on sale for like under $5.00 and then BOGO on top of that! It was heaven! Then we went to Wal- Mart, and I got some cute scarfs. After that we came back to my house; watched a move, ate, and did a puzzle. Then around 6:15 we went and got my car! After that my father and I went to Mutual, thats a whole nother story. Anyways after that we went to Brooke Wood's wedding, to see Brooke Jensen. Then we came home and did umm.......NOTHING, oh yeah finished the puzzle. Anyways today was crazy! I know this probably bored you all but i'm impressed i wrote this much!! I LOVE this picture but this is Kelsey and I at lunch! Yup it was SO yummy((:

Summer Week 10,LAGOON!!(:

2009-08-09T15:15:00.006-06:00

Well this past week was a dud other than LAGOON!! Kelsey and I went on thursday morning it was so HOT!! ha Well all in all it was a fun day!
The entertainment for the day awaited!! We were so excited! The main entrance, people had no idea what was coming for them(;
Wicked!! Sky Coaster!Ghetto Haunted House!
Screamin'Woah!! Bumper cars,,Lovely Grandma glasses(:Our new Friends!I like this one! Colossus.
Sad Day!!!!!!!!!! Today was Garrett's Farwell): He leaves Wednesday!

Out with the old and in with the new!!

2009-08-04T16:26:00.002-06:00

While everyone is posting about changes in there houses i'll post about my change in my parents house,, hahaa this is my new room. I would have done before and after pictures but my previous room doesn't really count as a room so here is just the after pictures. My colors are gray, white and blakc with pops of green... so here it is eat your heart out..

These pictures don't really do my room justice it really is so so cute!! I'm in love!(: