Off...

to paradise. Be back in a week. If we like Costa Rica (duh, how could we not...) I think we should plan a group trip for next spring. Be safe this week and we promise not come back with swine flu.

Ag. Fest And Good Kids

We took the kiddos to Ag. fest last week so we could experience everything "organic and farm-y." It was really quite fun and we saw the funniest little stage act ever. Meet Karen the trick cowgirl. This lady was a riot. Really, she had us laughing at almost everything she said. Her tricks were pretty great as well. Karen is 54, hails from the great town of San Fransisco, and she is Jayden's new idol.

The kids now own their very own trick lasso's. Daddy is such a push over.
Braley, on the other hand, met herself some Rodeo Princesses and now has a new life ambition.
Mmmhmm, Rodeo court here we come.
(Look at Ansen's face. He did not want to be standing there. At all.)

Exciting news! Braley is student of the month. That's right, I am bragging. Deal. My kids are the best. Braley is smart, kind, sassy, and one heck of a good girl. Way to go Braley.

We are very proud of you!

Day Of The Child

We attended the Day Of The Child celebration in town this weekend. Apparently it is a Mexican holiday celebrating children, their charm and youthful enthusiasm for life. So why these masks? I really have no idea. The whole celebration was in espanol so I really didn't catch too much. These guys were there and they were dancing all over the place and the announcer kept saying "Ellllllll Diabloooooooo." The devil? Really? Hmmmm....maybe I should do some research on what the heck we were celebrating and how it relates to children.

After the masked men were done performing the real entertainment started. Ansen has his best friend give him a boost so he could catch all the action.

These two showed off some of their tumbling skills to the crowd and received roaring approval.

Love this picture simply because it shows these two in unison. Look at their little legs in the air. So white, yet so cute!

Me? In a skirt? Yes folks I hulaed in front of an audience and it was fun. This is the only picture you are getting (thank you Jamie for taking a million pictures of my bum and only one of the front of me)

We danced. We tumbled. We ate yummy Mexican food and we still don't know whats up with the masked men but we are excited to go again next year!

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

Every year we go and every year I call my mom and say "some day" I will bring her to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. This year I made good on my promise. While mom was visiting the fields were in bloom and they we beautiful. With a name like Ansen Sjors you better believe that this kid is right at home in a pair of wooden shoes!

Possibly a talk about NOT picking the tulips...or why the tulips are all girlie colors.
Admit it. They're dang cute.

Admit it, we're cute too.

Jayden Kahaulani

Braley Johanna

....and the boy.

"So young man, if everyone wore wooden shoes the environment would be saved. Who needs Nike's when you can have these comfy clogs?"

Taking 5 and enjoying the nice weather.

My three favorite kinds of tulips.

I just love the Tulip Festival. The acres of color always indicate that spring is here. Tulips are my favorite flowers because they are so simple, beautiful and they remind me of my family (especially my Oma and Opa).

Now that I have made good on my promise to get Mom out to the Tulips, I promise I will get you out here for Oktoberfest Dad.

Start practicing your Chicken Dance.

Grandma's Visit

Sassy Grandma
Cute Grandchildren
A Week Long Visit

Fun Time Had By All

Grandma, You Rock!

(**this is how full Hannah Montana: The Movie was. It was wicked nice**)

See you this summer. We can't wait.

These Two

They are the best of friends...most of the time. Some days are a little harder then others but they always have each other's back. They love to snuggle. When they are getting along, that is. Sometimes I worry that they are too close in age and that they will "out grow" each other. For right now they really like each other. I love that. No matter if its a good day or tough day, they'll always be lucky to have a sister.
(even if they are getting a big sloppy kiss planted on them!)

My Family And Me

A night out turned into a huge photo op. Enjoy my beautiful family. They are everything to me.

My husband:

My Ma:
My Sister:
My Oldest:

My Middle:

My Youngest:

I love them!

Easter 2009

We had wonderful day. We took all the pressure off of the day and just intended it to be relaxing. And you know what? It was great. No huge dinner, hoards of people or chaos. It was heaven. With Jason on the road all the time this is just the day we needed.Miss Jayden
Miss Braley
Mr. Ansen

The Easter Bunny came while we were at church and dropped off some gifts and hid some eggs.

The Easter Bunny even brought a basket for Jamie and her friend Rachel...those lucky ducks.

Our eggs were a last minute deal this year but we did have f-u-n!

While we know the eggs and the baskets and candy are all fun, we are so grateful for the real reason of Easter. We are grateful our Savior and his sacrifice. We are humbled by his Resurrection and thankful for his love for us.

We hope we each of you had a wonderful day.

If THIS Doesn't Make You Happy

You have no heart. Watch this and have a great day! Thanks ma, you know me so well.

Soaking It In

Record highs in Portland this last weekend everyone! The sun was out and it meant business. We made sure to be in the backyard in our bathing suits soaking in the warmth. Besides loving it we were also trying to turn my pasty white kids into golden brown kids. They mostly turned a lovely shade of pink. The ladies decided that over sized sunglasses are not only for the rich and famous but also for the young, beautiful and broke.

As you can see we were also working on our poses for the Mr Universe Pageant. I think the boy definitely has a chance to go all the way with those beefy arms. You could totally take down a two year old with those guns. Ka-Pow!

And yes America, Jamie has taken the plunge and started the Twilight series. I told her we wouldn't rent the movie unless she tried to read the book. She is hooked, on book two and didn't love the movie as much as the book. I approve of her assessment and therefore will still let her live with me. Had she not liked the book I may have had to ask her to leave.

The sun has now left and has no return date in the near future. Oh well, it was good while it lasted.