The Jensens

Friday, October 15, 2010

Port Ludlow

Last weekend we were invited on a fantastic getaway with my brother Christopher and his family to their retreat in Port Ludlow. We had a fantastic time and it was a bunch of firsts for the kids ... Coop's first ferry ride, Sadie and Coop's first time to a beach that wasn't warm (burrrrrrr!!!) and our first time as a family to Lissa's Mom's house (Curtis and I had been there once before A LONG time ago...pre-kids). Despite the cold, rainy weather, we still managed to get out and play at the beach which everyone enjoyed tremendously. Other then that, it was pure relaxation as the kids played and the parents watch football and drank (the Daddy's did a little more drinking then they would have liked :-) We can't wait for our next invite...thanks Christopher, Melissa, Sophia and Will!!

Coop, Sadie, Sophia and Will on the ferry ride out of Seattle. It was a nice, but windy day!

Sadie and Sophia...best friends!

Auntie Lissa, Will, Sophia and Uncle Christopher...such a great family photo!

Sadie and Sophia at Fort Warden Beach. Cold, windy but so much fun!

Sophia, Sadie, Coop and Daddy having fun on the beach

Coop and Will ... best friends!

Sophia, Coop and Sadie on Nana's front porch

Coop, Mommy, Sadie and Sophia on a walk to the beach near the Inn at Port Ludlow

Auntie Lissa said it was just a "short" walk but with 3 little people, nothing is ever short!

Coop channeling his inner Karate Kid

Sophia, Coop and Sadie in front of the Totem Pole

Mommy and Daddy taken by skilled photographer...Sadie

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Cousin Sophia's 6th Birthday...at Skate King!

Yesterday was cousin Sophia's 6th birthday party ... at SKATE KING! Sadie and Cooper were so excited to be able to go roller skating for the very first time. And Daddy was excited to bust a move on the skate floor! Cooper made it a full lap around the floor with Mommy basically pushing him the whole way then he was off to play video games. Sadie skated her little heart out with all of her cousins...loving every minute. Fun for the whole family. Thanks Sophia for a fantastic birthday celebration!

Sadie and Daddy getting ready to skate

Look at my little man ... so cute in his skates!

Look at her go!

The Birthday Girl Sophia, Sadie and cousin Stella

Cooper, Daddy, Sadie, Granddad, Sophia, Uncle Christopher and Will

Birthday cupcake for all!

Ohhhhh...so cute!

Oh and in case you haven't heard, Sadie lost her first tooth last week!!

Soccer Player Sadie!

Its soccer season and Sadie is old enough now to play in the Mercer Island Youth Soccer Association. Its a step up from Little Kickers but still fun for the kids. Although Sadie isn't the most aggressive of the bunch, she has at least improved from her first day where all she wanted to do was stand in the middle of the field. She is now chasing the ball with the rest of the girls but our next step is to get her to at least touch the ball! Nonetheless, she's out there trying and having fun with all her new friends. Go Sadie!

Today was picture day!

At least she's in the mix!

She's ready to go...

... and so is Cooper. He loves his new little buddy Max ... and the soccer ball.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Kindergarten...here we come!

The first day of Kindergarten has finally arrived and in beautiful Seattle fashion...it was pouring down rain this morning. But spirits were not dampened and we dusted off our umbrellas and headed out the door for the big adventure. Sadie is a "walker" which means we live close enough that we have the privilege of walking...rain or shine...to and from school everyday. Despite the rain Curtis, Sadie and I had a great time and made it too school only a little wet. Once at Mrs. Kerby's classroom there were no tears or clinging to the legs for my big girl which made me very proud. She hung up her jacket and backpack, sat down next to her new little best friend Kate and started her very first Kindergarten project. Curtis and I kissed her goodbye and were off. I am so proud of my little girl...who isn't so little anymore!

And we are off!

I think I need to get her a smaller umbrella...this one almost made her fall over!

Mommy and Sadie waiting outside Mrs. Kerby's Kindergarten classroom

Hanging up her jacket...nervous? Who's nervous?

Already getting started on her work! I'm proud of you Sadie!!

Friday, July 2, 2010

SADIE'S 5th BIRTHDAY PARTY!

After last year's Candyland extravaganza, I decided to try and make Sadie's birthday a little less elaborate this year. When I asked her what kind of party she wanted to have she said a pool/pj party...nice combo huh! So, we decided what better place to have her party then Desert Aire over the 4th of July holiday when all of the family would be there. And so today was the big day with a Hula themed pool party was in full swing by mid afternoon. When Sadie saw all the decorations and fun stuff I put out, the first words out of her mouth were "OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS!" That, along with the precious look on her face was as good as gold. Knowing she had an amazing birthday was all I needed to make all the work worth while.

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY SADIE J!

My hula princess ready for her party