Ashley is busy with end of year events, studying, and party planning. She struggles to find friends with the same interests as her. Most of her friends are asians that don't want to or don't have time to or can't be more social.
Taylor is fascinated with the Lord of the Rings movies and books this weekend.
Lydia just missed the Sacramento field trip for 4th grade, but enjoyed the fun activities that were held at school. About half of the kids stayed back this year and they will not do it starting next year.
Natalie wanted her hair cut shorter so I cut it chin length again and she is thrilled. Grant just pulled out her 6th tooth for her last week. Unlike her sister, Lydia, she does not like to wait long for them to fall out and has now twice asked us to pull them out to avoid further discomfort. She's so funny.
Mandy continues to be very articulate and polite and loves to play card games with mom. She also loves to help me cook. She loves swimming and is looking forward to summer. Every morning she dresses herself in the most interesting outfits. She rarely comes out without some two later shirt combo or skirt/ pants combo or the like. She is so aware of what she wears and still loves to wear her red glitter shoes.
Benjamin continues to rule the house with his adorable dimples and boyish antics. He is consumed with "planes, trains, and automobiles" but recently added his new dinosaur book from the library to the items he carries around as treasured possessions. He is soooo BOY.

May 31, 2009
We are entering the world of blogging!
A while back Ashley and Taylore began a family newsletter that they called the Jensen Jabbers and we sent copies to their grandparents. I decided that we needed a family history and wished they had continued the newsletter. I guess I finally gave in to technology and decided to try the blogging thing...