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Natalie's Birthday wasn't the only reason to celebrate on September 21st! Turns out it was the same day that Shayn and I became a proud Aunt and Uncle to Ander Michael Jensen, my sister Erin's fourth child. Even though they live in Taiwan and we were fast asleep in the states when he was born, he came into the world on Natalie's Birthday and I'm pretty sure it was her favorite present. (So thanks for upstaging me even from a different country Erin, all I got her was a gift card to Victoria's Secret:) We are so happy that mom and baby are happy and healthy, can't wait to meet him! For more details and pictures of Erin's delivery in Taiwan, you can visit her blog at www.we-tuck-in-three.blogspot.com.

Natalie's Birthday

Recently Robert and Natalie sold their house here in Boise. It has been bittersweet because they have been trying to sell it for a long time but now that it has sold it means that they won't have a permanent home here anymore. We have made so many great memories in that house, it was really sad to see it so empty when they packed it up and went back to Minnesota. Lucky for me, three weeks after they left Natalie came back to stay with Shayn and I and celebrate her Birthday. Robert wasn't able to come, so we celebrated with...what else? A girls night out! I love all of Natalie's friends and I actually used to work with most of them so it was great to see everyone and catch up. Happy Birthday Seester!

Another One Bites The Dust...

Love is in the air! Angie and Brent's Wedding day is fast approaching and it is cause for celebration! We gathered all the girls and got all dressed up for a night out on the town. It has been so long since we all got together and it made for one of our best nights out ever! Even though it was supposed to be the bachelor party for the guys, midnight rolled around and we couldn't help but notice that Angie had wandered off...right into a cab with Brent! Oh well, it was fun while it lasted and it was a great kickoff to the Wedding festivities!

Summer Sun

Shayn and I went up camping with a bunch of friends and family a few weekends ago. Now I have to say, I'm usually always up for camping, but the past few times that Shayn and I have gone, there have been some...issues. I am a REALLY light sleeper, which causes a problem when everyone is snoring or there are strange animals circling our tent! Our last camping trip we got a hole in our air mattress, and while Shayn snored and slept like a baby beside me, I was awake for the whole descent of the air mattress! This time I came prepared with sleeping pills and ear plugs, and while I did wake up a few times, I thankfully slept through most of the night and had an all around great time. It was nice to get everyone together around the camp fire and do some boating the next day. I love summer!

Farewell For Now...

With the end of summer approaching and school starting it was time for Alex to get back home to Oregon. We had so much fun with her here this summer and we were so sad to see her go. We decided to throw her a little going away party with some of her friends before she had to head home. We decorated the house with paper lanterns, balloons and streamers and partied all night with pizza, milkshakes, dress up, glow in the dark frisbee, glow sticks, fake tatoos and a dance party. I was a little worried that the neighbors thought we were having a rave, but the kids had a good time! It has been a hard adjustment for me with her gone, I was so used to spending most of my time with her. We can't wait to see her again next summer!

Happy 90th Birthday Tia!

Shayn comes from a large Basque family and they recently threw a big 90th Birthday party for his late Grandmother's sister Tia. Let me tell you what, she is the spunkiest 90 year old I ever met! She gave the most hilarious speech before she cut the cake during which she informed her guests that she "gets drunk off one glass of wine," followed up with, "I've had four!" She then told us later that she turned 90 years old and was "90 proof!" She is hilarious and it was great to meet some of Shayn's extended family that I had never met before. Happy Birthday Tia!

One Year Anniversary

I can't believe it has already been a year! August 2nd was our one year anniversary so Shayn and I went on a little weekend trip to McCall to relax and celebrate! We had never been to the Shore Lodge before and when we walked into our room we were greeted with champagne and strawberries waiting for us courtesy of my best friend Misti:) It was a great way to start the night followed up with dinner and drinks at the lodge. The next day we went to the farmers market and relaxed on the beach all day. We did keep our cake in the freezer for a year and planned to stick with tradition and cut it on our anniversary, but Shayn surprised me and had the same cupcakes made that we had at our wedding which was really sweet because I never got to have a cupcake on our big day. It also came in handy because although our cake still looked perfect, it was so hard that we couldn't have cut it even if we wanted to! We have had a great first year of wedded bliss and I am looking forward to many more with my amazing husband!