CURTIS & JESSICA RISENMAY

Christmas

2012-01-24T10:19:00.000-08:00

After two attempts to post these pictures to an online album, I'm hoping they will work here. These are mostly pictures from Christmas and a few from Ethan's kingergarten class Chrtistmas party that I was in charge of.

Spencer's Latest Story

2011-04-07T16:30:00.000-07:00

As we all know, Spencer is VERY creative. He has been reading the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull, which I believe is the basis for this story. His teacher wrote on his paper that Spencer's was her favorite story. Here is the story he turned in to his teacher, word-for-word, including his spelling: :) "One day I was walking along and I found a small, dark goblin. I looked in my pockets for my pistol but all I found was some salt. I threw the salt at the goblin. I missed. Next the goblin pushed me and ran to my house and kidnapped my grandpa. And then I threw more salt at him he was to fast! then he ran into the woods. I chased him. And then I lost him. but I found my goblin locater and my pistol then I found the goblin. I put my things down he put grandpa down. We wrestled I beet him up! I untied grandpa we went home." Just wanted to share that with everyone! We thought it was pretty cute!

2011-03-17T21:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! Time is just flying! The snow is melting and spring is almost here!

I am so glad to be able to see my yard again. I have felt like white was the only color in the world. We have had a few days of rain and a LOT of wind this week, both of which have helped immensely in the melting of snow.

Jenna turned 9 months old yesterday. That's hard to believe. She is army crawling like a pro, sitting up for longer periods all the time (although she prefers to roll and crawl), and we're still waiting for any teeth. She is such a happy baby all the time. I am so grateful and blessed to have her as my daughter!

The boys are....well, still boys! :) Spencer is doing very well in school. He LOVES to read. I just started him on the Fablehaven series. The first night he read for almost two hours! He is such a good helper for me, too, with everything. He keeps the other two on task (mostly!) a lot of the time. His attitude seems to have more effect on Jacob and Ethan than either Curtis or I have.

Ethan is so excited to start kindergarten this fall. We are trying to work on his writing and letters, etc. So far, we've only mastered writing his first name. He knows the alphabet and some phonics. Ethan is a great helper with Jenna. He seems to have a deeper affection for her than the other two. He cannot walk past her without talking to or kissing or touching her. A lot of the time, it's too much for her but she's very patient with it all. He is showing an interest in the kitchen now, too. He always wants to help me cook.

Jacob loves to do whatever the other boys are doing. He is in Sunbeams this year and is doing ok now. He seems to have trouble with change. He had a sub in Primary a few weeks ago and he just stood against the wall and wouldn't do anything in class because she wasn't his usual teacher. Jacob loves to go to the store with me. I can always count on him to be my shopping partner.

Curtis is getting ready for planting season to start. He has about 8,000 acres that he oversees: the planting, watering, harvesting, etc. But he loves it all!

And I just try to keep up with everyone else...not really sure how well I'm doing! Lol. I am still plugging away at my medical transcription course; I am very close to finishing. I pray that I will be able to find a job when it's all said and done.

I love my boys! All of them! We have a lot of fun together. I am grateful for all the blessings the Lord has given me in my life.

I love you all so much and look forward to the reunion this summer!

2011-03-17T21:04:00.000-07:00

Here are a few recent pictures I wanted to send. I just started playing around with this picture software--hope you can see each pic! I also put these same pics on my online album. I'll email the link so you can see them.

2010-08-06T11:41:00.000-07:00

Here is the house we're moving into. Just ignore all the construction that's in the way.

This is the view of the kitchen from the eating area.

This is the french door in the eating area.

Here's the view from the front door.

This is also from the front door, looking into the living room.

2010-07-28T13:08:00.000-07:00

Ok, I'm going to try another video. I'm not sure the first one worked. Cross your fingers!!

Jenna Leigh

2010-07-28T12:20:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of Jenna when she's actually awake!! (I've never done this before--hope it works!)

2009-02-28T09:37:00.000-08:00

2009-02-28T09:31:00.000-08:00

We stayed at the MGM Grand Hotel. It had the lion habitat in the lobby. It was really cool. We had a great time walking around, seeing the sights.

2009-02-28T09:10:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! We're all doing well and hope all is well with everyone. The snow is finally starting to melt out here! Yea!! It will be a while before it's all gone, but it gives me hope that spring is coming!

Betsy, Jennifer, Emily, and I all spent a weekend in Vegas just the girls! We had a blast! It was really nice to be in warm weather and have a few days off. I'm going to post some pictures from our trip on here.

Well, TTFN! Love ya!

Jessica & Curtis and boys

Christmas

2009-01-30T13:16:00.000-08:00

Our last trip to Utah

2009-01-30T13:10:00.000-08:00

Let it Snow!

2009-01-30T13:00:00.000-08:00

2009-01-30T12:43:00.000-08:00

Jacob loves the cats, except I think this one was getting squished.

This is about as excited as Ethan gets with animals. Spencer and Jacob don't seem to have a problem.

We found this frog while cleaning the garage one day late in the summer. It's only the second frog I've seen in Idaho.

Random pictures of Ethan falling asleep anywhere.

2009-01-30T12:26:00.000-08:00

2009-01-30T12:19:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! I'm just trying to catch up a little bit on what we've been doing--which isn't a whole lot, actually. It's been very cold and we have a lot of snow we're avoiding outdoors as much as possible.

Spencer is doing well at school and seems to be enjoying it. Although, most mornings it is hard to get him up. He's always "sick." But once he's really awake he's always excited to go.

Ethan started Sunbeams this year. The first couple weeks were hard, but he stayed for all of Primary last week. We'll keep our fingers crossed that Primary continues to go well for him.

Jacob is just blooming all around. He is starting to say more words all the time. And he loves to wrestle with Dad and his brothers. Well, he actually likes to wrestle anyone who happens to be lying on the floor!

2008-10-22T12:52:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Hope all is well with you! As you can see we've been busy and haven't added anything to our blog recently. When I get some new pictures I'll put them on. I also have a facebook account now. No pictures on that yet. We'll catch up soon!

Jessica

2008-09-05T14:16:00.000-07:00

2008-08-21T07:58:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pictures of Spencer from his first day of school! He was really excited and wasn't scared at all about getting on the bus.

His Spiderman backpack!

And my attempts at trying to take my own picture!

And one of Ethan for good measure!

2008-08-12T17:20:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! As you can see my blog is mostly about my kids. I just usually don't have pictures of Curtis or me. Spencer is getting really excited for kindergarten to start on 21 August. He will be riding the bus both ways so I'm really excited about that! But it's only half a day--oh well. We can handle that for one more year. Ethan and Jacob are both doing fine. Jacob has gotten over his sore nose pretty well now.

Love you all! Hope everyone is doing well, too.

Jessica

P.S. Emily got me started with my blog too. Thanks Em!

2008-08-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

Just a few more!

This is Jacob at his birthday party. I don't know why he looks so grumpy!

And this is the day Jacob realized he could drink out of the hose!

Do you like his Mo haricut? I think we're ready to buzz him like his brothers. Any objections (Mom)?

Ethan, waiting for Uncle James to get off the plane at the airport.

These boys are loads of fun!

2008-08-05T12:57:00.000-07:00

Spencer and Granddad waiting for the Trax in SLC.

Ethan waiting patiently until he's big enough to ride.

Spencer, his 4-wheeler, and his Speed Racer helmet!

Ethan too tired to even find a bed!

We love being outside!

2008-08-05T12:26:00.000-07:00

Jacob

2008-08-05T12:22:00.000-07:00

getting clean

Who gave this kid Oreos anyway?

You think they know they're cute?

2008-08-05T12:19:00.000-07:00

We're finally blog literate!

2008-08-04T19:02:00.000-07:00