Fun links to fun things.

I don't know if many of you have noticed or not, but I have listed, along with blogs that I follow, websites to fun things I like to try and learn or do. Just click on them if you would like to check them out too. There are links to things like food recipies, string play, origami, etc. Have fun!!!!

Fly Lady.

I just recieved a website to Fly Lady. It is supposed to be helpful with organizing. I hope it works. Here is the link if anyone else wants to try it out. Flylady.net
Good luck to anyone else who wants to try it out.

Soccer

I know I am not very good at updating my blog. Sorry to disappoint all of you fans out there.
Here is an update on life of Hendersons in Jensen.
Conner and Maren are both in soccer, playing for the YMCA. Conner's first practice, which was a Tuesday, went very well. The next morning when I woke him up for school I noticed that he had his shin guards and cleats still on. When I inquired as to why he slept with his soccer gear on, he replied "I wanted to be ready for my soccer game." Which of course wasn't until Saturday.
Maren also is playing, she practices on Thursdays. She is actually playing positions this year. My little girl is growing up.
Maren is also in Brownies, which means that we are also selling cookies right now. We went to Conner's practice on Tuesday and brought a few boxes to sell there while we were watching conner play. We saw another girlscout selling cookies as well, going up and down the lanes between the soccer fields. I suggested Maren to do the same. She started down our lane, then quickly turned back towards me with tears in her eyes. When I asked what was wrong she said, "I'm too shy, I don't want to talk to anyone." I couldn't get too upset, because I too share her horrible shyness. I've learned to overcome it, no matter how scary a situation it may seem, but Maren on the other had has not. I didn't press her, but we have been selling cookies at the entry of our apartment complex. Not doing too badly either. But I am ready for the sale to be over. One more week to go. On the other hand I am finding out what a great salesman little Corby is. Whenever we are selling cookies he picks up the Lemon Chalets (his favorite, because they are in a yellow box, his favorite color.) and he will go up to anyone nearby and say "Wanna buy some cookies!" I think he is more excited about selling cookie then Maren and I combined., and more so.
Brenna is walking all over the place. Everywhere I go people are amazed that she is walking before 12mos. Which surprises me because when Maren started walking at age 9mos, I felt like she was late compared to all of the other kids we knew at that time. Things do change. Anyway, When we go to soccer she has her own little ball that she likes to kick around. She is sooooo cute.
I will try and get some Pictures soon. I have run out of film on my cartrige and my thumbdrive. I don't dare keep them on the computer with out back up in case something happens to my computer. It seems that as soon as you put something on a computer that is important to you with out backup, it decides to crash. Don't want to miss my cute little pictures. I am working on getting a new cartige soon. Until then. I guess my words will have to suffice.

Conner's loose tooth

Conner "had" a loose tooth. Today it came out. He was chewing on his shirt, which is a bad habit I've been trying to break him of, when his tooth caught on his shirt and came off. We were all so surprised. He came up to me and said "Ma!" that's what he calls me, "Ma! My tooth came out." He had a look of bewilderment in his eyes. Afterward Corby came out and said, "Me too. I want my tooth to come out too!" He is always in competition with his big brother. Go figure. My camera is filled up with pictures I need to down load, when I have done that I will put up a picture of his Jack- O- Lantern smile.

Conner's Birthday

Conner is five this year. That means he will be a kindergartener next year. We did a small family party, just like everyone else this year. But it was fun. Conner chose out a cheese cake for his birthday. He recieved many fun gifts from family. We had so much fun. Also, he as a loose tooth already. He is growing up. =+( They do grow up fast.
Conner's Camel, that he got from G'ma Thompson, is named Mudtato. Fun name, huh. Enjoy the pictures!

Maren's 8th Birthday

Maren is eight this year. A very big year for her. This is the year she was baptized this year by her daddy. This was all on Thanksgiving weekend. G'ma Von came over and helped us shop for things for the baptism, and we also had a big birthday breakfast at IHOP. We didn't do a big party this year because of space, and money. But it was a great family party. You can see a few of the fun gifts that she received. Aunt Heather also was able to attend the party along with her three Pomeranian, (P-nut, Tooie, and Cadberry) Slick, and Pugsie, whom she was dog sitting at the time. It all turned our really well. I think it was a good kick off for her eighth year of life.

Maren's Baptism

I know that I am a little behind in my report on Maren's baptism. It went really well. Heather and Yvonne came over with their crew of dogs, which was really fun for the kids. They came over the night before for Maren's Birthday and Yvonne gave Maren her beautiful white dress for her special day.
On Sunday we met grandma and grandpa Thompson and aunt Debbie at the church, which after church we had the baptism. It went flawlessly. Mommy, Bonnie, played the piano for the hymns and special musical number, "Baptism", in the middle, also sung by Debs (who did a great job singing). G'pa gave the opening prayer, G'ma Von gave the talk on baptism, Daddy (Sean) baptized and confirmed Maren a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, G'ma Thompson did the talk on the gift of the holy ghost, and Heather gave the closing prayer.
Maren said that the water was really cold. While G'ma Thompson was giving her talk on the Holy Ghost, little Corby said, "Is it my turn to get into the big water?" Afterward we had lots of food in the kitchen, I made a cheese ball with crackers (which was gone in a matter of minutes =+) ) among other things, and many other people brought food as well, no one went home hungry. Which I think is great. There was a really good turnout too. Then we had to wish everyone goodbye. It really went well and everyone did a great job making everything go smoothly. We are also grateful to the members of the ward supporting us and helping us in ways they could. My little girl is growing up. I couldn't feel more proud of her.