The Swensons

The Swensons
Est. December 28, 1999

Sunday, August 2, 2009

The Jo Bros....

It was a night to remember. Katy and I went with Lexi and Sammi after making it a complete Girl's Night at Olive Garden. The girls were SO excited. It was fun to watch them. Enjoy the pics. (Yes, I know...Sammi is quite the ham. I wonder where she gets it from?)

Father's Day


Father's Day was lots of fun. The kids and I served Matt breakfast in bed and then gave him a nap pillow from Brookstone, which he immediately got to use and take a Sunday nap. After church, we went to his parent's house where we had a BBQ with his dad and family. I had marinated a steak for 3 days and insisted he "relax" while I did the BBQ-ing for my man (and Papa Joe!). I tried to make it as feminine as I could with the "pin-up" poses for Matt's benefit. However, I noticed in the pics where I was NOT posing (actually focused on the meat) that my pinky is sticking straight up, all nice and delicate. It cracked me up...I wasn't too aggressive with the BBQ, but the steaks turned out great! Anywho, I hope Matt felt loved and appreciated because we sure do!! I'm so thankful to have married such an amazing man!


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Sitting!!!!....Well, almost.


Eli is getting so big! We're working on becoming pros at sitting. (I say "we" not because I too need help learning to sit, but because it is indeed, a team effort.)

THE BINDER....

Yes. It needs to be capitalized. It is finished! And I LOVE it! There's a section for everything - frequently used phone numbers and adresses, a "Home Purchasing" section where my coupons are organized, my grocery list papers and meal planners, a "Home Management" section for all the numbers of repairman, piano tuners, etc... a schedule of my home needs (chimney cleaning, tree treatment, etc.), organizers for my file cards which I use in the index card system, a "Provident Living" section where I keep resources on food storage and 72 hour-kits as well as my own inventory and planning sheets, a "Family" section where each member of our family has a section where I file doctor's visits info, prescriptions, wants, needs, current clothing sizes, etc...oh the list goes on and on! There's a section for Christmas, birthday planning, my crafts and hobbies, and a section for "ME"...it is where I keep track of goals and also have a detailed list of things I need and want..Ladies, this is a LIFESAVER for husbands....if he's ever stuck he knows he can sneak a peek in my book and get an idea of what I'm wishing for. Anywho, I could go on FOREVER about my binder, but, just know that I love it and I use it every day. Good times.

Mr. Keith Blows Bubbles


I love watching Keith blow bubbles. It makes my day.