Posted by toddjensen on Mar 8, 2011 in
everyday,
family It’s always fun to pickup the kiddos from after school care. They seem to always be enjoying themselves, playing with their friends, working with crafts, beads, activities, you name it they have probably done it.
Today was no different and actually I had to bust out laughing when I asked Ryan what he was making with all of the wonderful items including sticks, rope, trinkets and whatever else was around the “shop” at the time. He said, “Well a Leprechaun trap of course”. 
Quite ingenious, complete even with a built-in zip line.
Upon further inquiry I asked what the small bells were for and he proceeded to describe the inability for the Leprechaun to get a foot hold and stand up. That is by design of course, to keep him captive.
I’m always enamored about how children enjoy playing with everyday things. How the imagination invigorates the soul. Reminds me of childhood and the many fun times we had growing up.
Happy early St. Patty’s Day.
Tags: kids
Posted by toddjensen on Sep 27, 2010 in
family,
personal We had the wonderful opportunity to take the family out to Martin’s Hillside Orchard a couple of weeks ago. We’d heard their raspberries were ripe and ready. We hadn’t ever picked raspberries at any orchard, so why not!
Unfortunately, Trev was unable to join us. He was off having fun at an overnight birthday party. Our nephew was in town, so we thought he might like the outing as well.
They have quite a few raspberry plants, some that had many fruit on them, others that were picked completely. Most branches had a mixture of very ripe fruit to very green.
I’ve been contemplating whether to plant them in my garden or not. It seems to me if I can go to the orchard and have an abundance to choose from, makes more sense as they take up quite a bit of space. Space is very precious in town.
While we were picking, the boys were busy doing more fun things. They managed to find quite the garden spider.
I remember when I was young we lived by a ditch with very tall grass. I used to spend my summers going from web to web feeding the spiders grasshoppers, crickets, or whatever we could find.
We looked a bit to try to find some food for our friend, to no avail.
We all had a wonderful day picking and munching. What a great way to spend an afternoon.
Tags: fall, kids, orchard
Posted by toddjensen on May 29, 2010 in
personal Decided to try and climb the weight management hill once again. I lost close to 60 lbs around 4 or more years ago. Looking on the bright side I’ve managed to keep 25 off, translated into needing to loose 35 again and maintain. Week 1 nearly complete I’ve lost the initial 5 of water. I’ve lost some of my WW knowledge but it’s coming back.
Well it’s about time to move to the next thing. Until next time.
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Tags: personal health
Posted by toddjensen on Feb 13, 2010 in
personal Amy surprised me with a wonderful evening of great food, entertainment, and company. She planned the night to the hilt including finding care for the kids overnight (thanks mom and dad), which in it of itself is no small task. Between gymnastics deliveries, blankies, and toothbrushes, lots of things to track down and organize. We went to Misty’s and had a fantastic meal. She surprised with 2 tickets to a local posh annual fundraiser. The Chocolate Lover’s Fantasy is a great event where local businesses get together and create some very interesting and delicious creations, all from chocolate.
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They had fresh cotton candy and chocolate moose, as well as a huge chocolate covered onion. There was a great turnout at the event and lots of chocolate for all. Thanks for the wonderful surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed myself! Happy Valentine’s Day, I love you!
Tags: fun
Posted by toddjensen on Feb 5, 2010 in
family We made it to the Lied Center tonight to the Hobbit. It was very fun and much different than I was expecting. The show was a full size puppet show put on by 5 canadians from Quebec.
The only regret of the night was that we forgot our good camera, so I guess cell phone photos is what we got.
Tags: family
Posted by toddjensen on Jan 19, 2010 in
personal Ok, so it’s been a while since I attended Weight Watchers. Back in the day (I think around 2004 or ’05) I managed to lose close to 60 pounds! Now here in 2010 some, not all of it is back. Do I dare talk to the world about losing weight again, sure why not! We’ve started a new program at the U called ‘Shape up the Nation’. I am a bit apprehensive due to the cost, basically for the right and privilege to have a team and share workout times and things. I guess it keeps you on track, similar to that of Weight Watchers which proved to be very successful for me. My question to those of you that have never had problems with weight management, do you have to think about watching what you eat every time you eat? Even when I was in WW, it is almost an obsession to stay on track. I really equate it with addiction, but in this case the one thing that is the vice is required by the body to live, hum what a bummer! Anyway, my goal is to drop 10% of my weight by March. Shooting for the sky I would love to lose 20% by the end of May!
A shout out to Amy and Andy, do you guys have a set schedule you are going to try to make it to the Y. I’d love to join, we’ve been trying to make it a couple nights a week and maybe a weekend day here and there? What do ya say?
Tags: weight
Posted by toddjensen on Jan 18, 2010 in
Uncategorized Almost ready to go into surgery. Eric has had chronic ear problems the last 5 months. He hasn’t been able to hear our of his left ear. Hopefully this will help for a while. I have a feeling this won’t be the of it.
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Posted by toddjensen on Jan 7, 2010 in
Uncategorized shout out to whomever found my glove in the 501 building parking lot! Thanks a million!
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Posted by toddjensen on Dec 31, 2009 in
family Amy took Ryan to Lincare and was waiting in the waiting room and found out that Emily is on the front cover of Star City Sports Mag in January. What a pleasant surprise! Congrats Em!
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Posted by toddjensen on Oct 10, 2009 in
family The kids decided to enjoy our first snow!
Eric made quick work of the less than 1″ of snow.
Notice the pumpkins behind Em, a bit early for snow isn’t it?
Trevor found his snow pants, though he didn’t find a matching pair of boots…missed that shot 
And then there’s Ryan, too tired or cold too sick today (Monday) to take a photo.
