First Smiles

One Week Birthday

Wow! Spencer is already one week old. The time in the hospital already seems so long ago. To celebrate, we had a little photo shoot this morning and he did a great job. I'm sure he will be moving around before I know it and then it will be a little more tricky to catch him with the camera. But we are enjoying this newborn stage and loving our happy son.

5 Days Old

Look at that smile!! He really has been a happy baby and doesn't have to do too much to get us to smile, but we couldn't believe we could catch such a smile on his face at 5 days old. Of course, he is probably just finding out how his facial muscles work, but it looks like he is getting down the right ones.



Stay tuned for a video clip of this happy baby ... (Daniel has to help me compress it first)

New Arrival!!

We are so happy to present Spencer Felix Jensen, born October 4 , 2007 at 10:08 pm. He was 8 lbs. 14 oz. and 20 1/2 inches. Our hearts are so full of joy with this precious little bundle now in our home. Mommy and Daddy are enjoying their new roles and are also greatly appreciating Grandma DeVocht's help. We are glad we can show off Spencer in pictures and can't wait for all of you to meet him in person.

He, he, he

You all probably wonder what I do while Daniel is not home. Why, pull out the digital camera and use the self-timer, of course! Here I am at 38 1/2 weeks pregnant. I promise that is not a basketball tucked under my shirt. Who knew my belly could look like that? We are just waiting now , Daniel with his cell phone on at all times and me with my hospital bag all packed. What will the lucky day be?

Lots of Visitors

Daniel and I have had a relaxing summer at home, but we might have gotten a little bored if it weren't for all the visitors we've had lately. Thanks for stopping by, everyone!!


This is Jenny Fyfe, my MTC companion, and her niece Jordie who came down from Alberta, Canada for a visit at the end of July. We had such a blast together!

Becca, my dear friend and old roommate, stopped by August 7 with her husband Aaron and their little girl Elaine. They were passing through on their way home to New Mexico and I'm so glad they could come by and say hello.


I think I was more excited for my family to come out for my graduation than I was to graduate! It was great to see everyone and to visit for a few days. Family, isn't it about time? :) It is also great to finally finish school, after starting BYU 7 years ago! Now on to new adventures, with a quick breather in between first. Hooray!

My cute nieces, Katie and Annabelle!!

Celebration!

The Fourth of July was lots of fun, a day full of relaxtion and no work! Here's some photos of our festivies:

Fireworks!!

Daniel took these pictures from Wymount--not a bad view.

Cousin Jen invited us to watch the parade with her and Kai at her grandma's house on Center Street. Don't you love Kai's hair?

We recently watched "The Music Man" so I thought of the song "76 Trombones in the big parade" when the band started marching by.

Even though he's looking the other way, here's President Samuelson with a cowboy hat!


We decided this teddy bear would be too big to fit in the crib with the baby, so we just took a picture.



Waiting for the fireworks to start, and looking frazzled after swimming and enjoying the sun all afternoon.


This was just a test picture for the night setting on the camera, but it does show my growing belly so I thought I'd include it.

Hooray, more celebration! Daniel surprised me with the camera when I came home from my last day of work, which was Friday, June 22. I had a great time at the Advisement Center on campus, but I am also happy to be done with the 8-5pm schedule. Thanks again, Tamara, for the recommendtion! Now I get to enjoy school without working for my last term at BYU. Having class start at 10am just three days a week gives me plenty of chances to sleep in. I'm loving it.

Yes, this is over 2 months ago, but I thought I'd include our pictures from celebrating el Cinco de Mayo.

Tamara made and frosted the cake, and Andy helped come up with the Mexican burrito man.

Daniel and I helped out by eating the cake, which was very yummy!!