My Braggin' Time!

Last weekend Jake and I both took Saturday off to spend with the family and watch conference. Of course Jake also had to get some duck hunting in with his Dad and Connor, it would be a shame to miss the opening day of the duck hunt!!!

Aren't they good lookin'? I'm talking about they guys, not the ducks! But good job with the ducks as well boys!

Since Koda is basically our training device to get us ready to someday have kids, I figured you need to see how BIG she is getting! (When you don't have kids, it seems normal to talk about your dog!)

She is starting to like bath time more, especially with her rubber duckies. It usually takes 2 towels now to dry her off instead of just one!!! She still likes to sit on our laps, even though she doesn't fit too well there anymore!

And now for the EXCITING news!!!!

You are looking at the NEW HEAD WRESTLING COACH for Ogden High!!! He is going to be one busy kid, but I'm so excited for him. I'm so proud of him and know he is going to be an AMAZING coach! Congrats Bebe, I LOVE YOU!

A Great Big Shout Out to Those we LOVE!!!!

We just wanted to let everyone out there who has helped us in ANY way at ANY time that we appreciate you in our lives and we love you. We are so lucky to have such great family and friends!!!

We just want you to know that YOU are what matters most to us!!! Thanks for EVERYTHING!!!

Please be sure to check out this video so you know where We're comin' from!!!


What Matters Most

LOTOJA update

Friday night Susan and Grandma Jensen made their famous spaghetti dinner for all the Bike Shoppe boys to carb load for the race. Thanks for all your hard work in giving us such a great meal!!!

Jake starting out on the 206 mile journey.

He was ready with his GAMEFACE!!! Alot of training had gone into this day for these guys!

He had lots of great support and cheerleaders!

Grandpa Jensen even gave up the opening day of this once-in-a-lifetime moose hunt...what a sacrifice!!!

Unfortunately, Jake's stomach didn't cooperate again this year. He pushed through the pain and vomiting for 100 miles, but his body wasn't going to allow another 100. I felt so helpless and wanted to do anything to help him. Jake is going to talk to a sports nutritionist and a dr. to see if we can beat what it is that is holding him back. He was very frustrated, but I want him to know how proud I am of him. He is so strong and has a will to push forward that I will never have. I LOVE this boy with all my heart and am so grateful for the influence he is in my life. Good work Bebe!



This will definitely be a Lotoja we don't forget. At about 12:20 in the morning the firealarm went off at the hotel. It took the fire department a long half an hour to get there. We were outside in the miserable cold until about 2:00 am. Poor Jake was exhausted and just wanted to sleep!!!



Luckily, we finally got to sleep and recovered for the morning!



Lotoja has become a family afair and quite the memorable event. We were able to cheer Mike on at the finish line this year...Way to go MIKE!!!! Congrats on the accomplishment!



We LOVE the Bike Shoppe! They've been so good to Jake and we appreciate their friendships.

Labor Day Weekend

We had a blast this past weekend!

It started off Friday when my step-mom, Linda and my Dad were sealed in the Logan LDS temple. It was SOOO neat to be in the temple with both of them...it turned out to be a really special day. Afterward we went to lunch with the fam! A BIG CONGRATS to them!

Then we drove to Grey's River in Wyoming, Jake's long-time family tradition that we always look forward to. It was so great to be able to relax and hang out with the fam. Dirt, Campfires, Four-wheeler rides, and good food...can't get any better than that!!!

Jake spent some of his free time styling Aubrey's hair, and boy was he proud!!!

This next weekend is Lotoja, the bike race from Logan to Jackson. Jake has been working hard to train through the summer. We'll soon have an update for you! Good luck Babe, I know you are going to do amazing!!! I'll be praying for you!

Summer is FLYING by!!! Here are the updates on what we have been up to:

Our nephew Carter turned 3 years old so we all had fun with the fam at his fun pool party!!!

We backpacked into Whitepine up Logan Canyon and spent the night. It's always good to have some time to get away to enjoy the beauty of nature.

I took some time to read and nap, Connor and Jake on the other hand couldn't sit still for 2 minutes. This is what happens when 2 boys with a hatchet find a dead tree...

It was my first time ever sleeping under the stars. I've definitely had better nights of sleep, but it wasn't was bad as I was expecting!

Jake's mom, Susan, and Aunt, Carol, hiked in the next morning to spend some time with us and hike back out with us. We had such a great time!

Koda was pooped right out after 4 miles in and 4 miles out.... we had to give her a good bath to get all the sap out of her fur and she couldn't even stay awake for it. It was hilarious to see her falling asleep in the tub!

August also means Cache County Fair and Rodeo!!! We were able to go up Saturday night to spend some quality time with the family!

My old roommate Kamille got home from her mission in Australia, so we got together with the friends and played and little tennis, had homemade pizza, and went for a swim!

Jake is famous!!! He is on the inside of the hind leg of one of the famous horses in Ogden on 25th street. Jake had his picture taken and it was printed in a book titled "I am Ogden." Low and behold it showed up on the horse with the other pictures!!!! He is one HOT model, especially in spandex!!!

As you can see...my favorite things about summer are FAMILY, FRIENDS, and JAKE!!!

My side of the Story

With Jake's mullet he fit right in down in Heber City, and boy was he proud of that thing......so proud he was willing to dress up in these that Matt purchased for him!

Here is what else we have been up to:

Fireworks on top of Beus

And the Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo

Summer, we just can't get enough of it!

"Sweet new dew"

Business up front.... Partay in the back!

This past weekend we had the annual Oger ride (Ogden to Heber) and I got a little sun burned.
Lucky for me my neck was protected by my new hair style
so I did not get burnt on my neck.