How is the family going? This is Jordan. Don't make fun this is my first blog. I just wanted you all to know that I finished The book Ender's Game and recommend this great book to all of that have not already read the book. It is the best book I have ever read. Now for my 100 things, well I will just put a couple. I will make them 1 or 2 words so I do not waste your time.
1. Sports
2. The Office
3. Beatles things ( Thanks Matt for all)
4. Ping- pong
5. Friends
6. Family activities
7. Funny movies ( Tommy Boy)
8. Young Mens
9. BYU sports
10. Papa, Nana, My immediate family, Matt, Cortnie, Jack, Jake, Cami, Jefferson, Ethan, Drew, K.C., Emily, Jonny, Melody, New Baby Rejholec, Lili, and all other extended relations!
These numbers do not mean the ranking they are just a few things that I love.
Monday, January 29, 2007
Friday, January 26, 2007
No title today
102. I love smelling rubber things. I can't belive I forgot to say this one! I never complain about going to Big O tires and rubberbanding the die cuts was my favorite part of that job! Once I actually licked a new tire at Fred Meyer because the smell was so overwhelming. Jordan always hands me his new balls to smell before he starts playing with them.
103. Life is my favorite cereal.
103. Life is my favorite cereal.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Dang Doctors!
I am so annoyed right now! Emily will know exactly what I'm talking about as she had a similar experience last year. Anyway, I started getting sick on Monday night. I felt kind of Streppy, but wasn't quite sure. When I called Tuesday morning to cancel preschool, one of the moms said that their daughter got diagnosed with Strep last week after she came to school. Then I knew for sure I had it. I took myself to the doctor and they did a rapid strep test. Of course it was negative (sometime they are negative and sometimes positive). I told him I get Strep once a year and this is always what I feel like. He said if I got any worse to call in and he would treat me. Well the next morning I was doped up on Ibuprofen so I felt OK. The kids came to school and Mom and I did fine. About 1:00 I felt terrible so I looked at my tonsils. They were covered with crap and my glands were sticking out of my neck. Stupid doctors. I know when I am getting Strep-I'm not a hypochondriac. I guess I went in before all the really bad symptoms showed up, but for crying out loud. What would it hurt to prescribe something! Now I probably infected my whole class! Anyway, they called me in a prescription, but it took until 9:00 last night for them to get it done. I felt like crap all night. Lili and Mom are braving the pre school without me today-thanks! Anyway, I guess that's a long enough rant about that!
Friday, January 19, 2007
100 wierd or little known facts about Me!
Why are we doing this-I don't know! But, I did like finding things out about Mom & Matt and Cami (those silly teenagers) so here is my attempt at delving into my innermost self and finding out who I really am!
1. I am almost technology illiterate and that is why I am learning to blog-to get with the times
2. Apparently I am good at afghaning! I didn't think it was much to shout about as it is more or less the same stitch over and over, but I tried to show my neighbor how to do a zig zag pattern (she is a quilter) and she is NOT getting it (to put it nicely)
3. When Matt won the Mr. Viking contest as the underdog, I also won the Miss Pleasant Grove contest as the underdog! So we were pretty much in charge of the whole town. Being Miss Strawberry Days is one of my crowning achievements! That is the reason Todd calls me "Short". It is derived from Strawberry shortcake which is the long version of the nickname. Alas, I gave up all the glory to get married, so if you try to verify that I was in fact crowned queen in 1993 you will find Heather Mangum in my place.
4. I often say that my delicate wrists are my best feature-probably explains why I love to make bracelets!
5. In college my friends Mindy, Jill, and I formed a singing group of sorts. We had a few gigs including one at the Furst Const. Christmas party where I worked with dad. There was a lot of swaying and such! I think we were called J.A.M-yikes!
6. I am really good at a 10 key-ask dad (click, click, click)
7. I love to time myself when doing things -especially when I did die cuts, but now mostly with exercising.
8. Sometimes I use answering the phone as an excuse for swearing "HELL....O"
9. I have a fake tooth.
10. If fast food is inevitable, I always choose Wendy's over McDonald's.
11. I refuse to scrapbook ever again, except on-line.
12. My new favorite place in my house is my "blog spot". I got a cute little white desk to put in my room for my computer.
13. Last year I went to a lady in our stake that is a nutritionist and learned a lot about helping myself and my family eat and live more healthily-I love zone bars and fiber cereals!
14. I oft make my bed round about 3:00 in the afternoon.
15. I started cycling and swimming in the summer and I am training for one of those mini tri-athalons. Laura Frisby inspired me.
16. For Christmas Todd got me a trainer thing for my bike so I can ride it inside and I love it! I have a DVD that kicks my trash like the cycling class at the gym!
17. I pick my eyebrows compulsively. Todd said he is tired of only seeing half my face when we are talking.
18. I mispronounce most words in the English language or make up new words just for fun. Sometimes when I meet new people, they just think I am from Lehi. The other day I said falderal and my friend thought I was an idiot. I told her to look it up and she was amazed that it was a word and that I actually used it in the right context!
19. I try to keep a low profile as to never be released from primary music-the best calling in the church!
20. The parents tell me that the weirdness started in 5th grade-rrrrearrr!
21. My mom is my biggest fan-she laughs and everything I say!
22. PMS-that's all I have to say about that!
23. I love Glenn Beck. I bet if we lived in the same neighborhood we would have him and his wife over to watch movies and play games.
24.My kids are smart even though I let them watch too much T.V. Allyson saw a package of toilet paper in a public bathroom and said "Oh there's Charmin Ultra!
25. Apparently I was ugly until Melody and Jonny's wedding. I got my Allyson weight off and got some highlights as to not look like the frumpy older sister and WOW! Neighbors didn't recognize me and said "keep doing whatever you are doing!" Why didn't anyone tell me I needed help?
26. Cancun-not so much/Hawaii-SWEET!
27. My Ipod shuffles scriptures in with my songs while I run and I don't dare skip past for fear of being stuck down. Just kidding I love listening to the random chapters!
28. One time Matt squished me between the door and the wall and made a hole the size of my entire body!
29. My favorite restaurants are Asian Star and Cafe Rio
30. I love to watch "The Office", "Prison Break", "House", "Lost" and I hate to love "24"
31. I may go a titch overboard on the preschool paraphernalia-but how do I not?
32. I love having Costco, Wal-mart, Target, etc. 2 minutes away.
33. I read 3 books last year!!!!!!!!
34. I am a sucker for a chick flick and Christmas movies
35. I, like others have mentioned, cry like a baby in sad movies i.e. Savannah Smiles, 50 First Dates and I am Sam (Todd and the kids are even worse than me!)
36. Unlike my scoundrel of a brother, I went to school and had a 3.9 something GPA.
37. I love red furniture-especially red chairs. What would constitute too many?
38. I am a fan of most foods. But, give me a pastry and I will love you forever!
39. When I was 14 I hiked Timp with Uncle Steve, Sharla, Chad and I think Stacia. I almost slid to my death, but Uncle Steve talked me back up the slope.
40. I love making lists. I can't do anything without a list. Sometimes I write things down that I know I will for sure do just so I can cross it off!
41. Katy just informed me that I'm a grandma at the age of 32. I have 7 darling grandcabbagepatches!
42. Once a month I decide that I am going to become a clean freak and my whole house will be clean at the same time. Obviously this is during a certain TIME of each month....
43. I LOVE pumpkin pie and pumpkin shakes.
44. When I was a kid I loved making huts out of blankets and the picnic table on the deck. Some were even 2 stories tall.
45. When I am talking to people certain words are in songs and I usually have to sing the song. I'm sure that never annoys anyone "Hey Jonny, won't you come out to play."
46. Last spring was the first time I have ever planted perennials in my yard. It is so amazing to me that things actually grow.
47. I want to learn how to take good pictures. Todd got me a fancy camera and I pretty much use the point and shoot feature.
48. I am the only one in my family who doesn't play the guitar-YET!
49. I am so lucky to have the most fun and funny brothers and sisters in the world!
50. I may over use the exclamation point in my writing!!!!!!!!!!!!! However, I am generally very enthusiastic about things that I say.
51. Once I was introduced to someone in high school and he said "Oh aren't you the one who always won reflections in elementary school?" Nice-look no one entered in music ok
52. I love to play games like Rummicube, Uno, Phase 10, Sorry-the no thinking kind.
53. I got into the Elementaty Education program at UVSC which was pretty competitive back then. And, thanks to mom's help with the kids, I graduated in the year 2000.
54. I have several friends that I hardly get a chance to talk to, but when we do it's like no time has passed. We still laugh until we can't breathe
55. Sharla and I used to have our dolls sleep over at each others houses-they also had journals (that must have been Sharla's idea because i only write in my journal every several years or so)
56. Sometimes I wear stretchy pants in my room, just for fun! (say with a Mexican accent)
57. Chicago is my all time favorite group, closely followed by Air Supply (I am an old person). I also like new music-Todd put some really good modern day stuff on my Ipod that is great for running to.
58. My Dad and I used to sing "Don't go chasing Polar Bears" by Paul McCartney together. In fifth grade everyone else loved Michael Jackson and Paula, but my favorite singer was Paul! I do love the Beatles also. Jordan is a 3rd generation fan.
59. I love Pride and Prejudice (all versions, but the A&E 6 hour one is my fav.) When Jordan was in 1st grade he watched the whole thing with me while we did stitcheries. He's a pretty well-rounded kid.
60. I almost lost my mind when the parents almost moved across the country.
61. I am sad that my kids are growing up. I love them when they are tiny.
62. On a serious note, I know my Heavenly Father loves me and I have infinite worth. I try to tell my children this every day. I love the gospel and I know it is true.
63. I have a hard time buying something without getting someone else's opinion. (Mandi, Mom, sisters)
64. I took up golfing on Mother's Day when Todd gave me clubs! I love being with him and the peaceful pretty courses
65. I thought I was in heaven the last time I went to the beach. I was relaxing listening to the waves crashing and my kids playing. What could be better?
66. Todd says I have half moon eyes.
67. People have said I look like Dr. Quinn Medicine woman
68. When I was in around 5th-? grades, I watched Gidget religiously. Sharla and I wanted to have clean feet like her!
69. In second grade I came home crying because the boys called me Amber Pamper.
70. All I wanted in Jr. High was some Guess jeans, but they were way pricie. For my birthday while we were dating, Todd got me Guess jeans!
71. I don't love snorkeling. The fish are swimming right next to me!
72. In college I worked at Fashion Gal-I hate retail!
73. I love to wear" lounge wear" and hoodies.
74. I love paying Amber across the street to teach my kids piano-I don't know how our mom did it!
75. Once when I was naughty in High School, I got sent on a bus to stay with Grandma and Grandpa in Logan. Pretty rough going out to dinner and to the country club! I did miss my friends though, so mission accomplished padres.
76. I have 4 kids and had 3 of them natural. My body tends to want to die when I have strong drugs.
77. Once I had dream that Tom Cruise was so in love with me that he was even going to join the church to win me over. I still chose Todd. Even in my dreams he's the only one for me. (This was prior to the weird Scientology/Brooke Shields business)
78. Fall is my favorite time of year.
79. I have the best sisters in the world. Each of them has saved my life at one point or another.
80. I have the cutest parents in the world! They gave us a childhood full of happy memories. They continue to be my best friends who I tell everything!
81. My favorite things to play as a kids were: school, house and dolls, hotel, and dance class
82. I was in Fiddler on the Roof, Into the Woods, Joseph, during the summers of my teen years. I made life long friends.
83. When it is snowy I love to hunker in drink hot chocolate. I tend to wreck in the snow so I try not to drive.
84. I love camping in the trailer. It's the only way with 3 little girls who need to "go" often. The KOA's are the best!
85. I love watching sports with Todd and Jordan. I get really into the games and scream the loudest!
86. I am deathly afraid of the achilles tendon mad being under my car. A lot of times I make someone walk me to the car when I am leaving my moms.
87. I HATE scary movies! I can't go to the bathroom in the night for weeks after I watch one.
88. I LOVE watching funny movies-and quoting them! A few of my favs What about Bob, School of Rock, Tommy Boy, Groundhog Day, Opportunity Knocks, Nacho Libre, 3 Amigos-Many of these I quote daily! (this is just a small sampling of the favs.)
89. Todd is the love of my life. He makes me laugh and I can be my dumb self in front of him. He is such a cute daddy and loves to take us all fun places. When I first met Todd I thought he was out of my league cute! After a week and a half of dating we "knew".
90. My kids make me laugh a lot! They are all so funny in their different ways.
91. I am bad at thinking of the perfect present for people. Todd and Cortnie are the best at it!
92. I like to decorate my house. My bedroom is my latest project.
93. I am drawn to funny people, or people who think I'm funny (just kidding)
94. I love Cortnie, Jonny and K.C. and of course Jake! I consider them brothers and sister to me.
95. I love those funny things Elise shows me on the internet.
96. I can't believe Mom is ??, I am 32, the twins are 22, and Jordan is 12. Where has the time gone.
97. I'm glad Matt and Drew are tall. It gives me hope for my sports fanatic son.
98. I miss singing with my sisters. Come back you brats!
99. I hope when I am Grandma and Grandpa's age I am in such good mental and physical health and have kids and grand kids that adore me.
100. My favorite vacations have a mix of touristy stuff (Dad's favorite) and relaxation stuff (Mom and Todd's favorite). Disneyland(only ever with Elise and Drew) coupled with the Beach is a perfect mix!
101. There is just so much to say about myself that I must continue....Just kidding-I'm done! Any who, you know I love you all!XxOoXOxo!
1. I am almost technology illiterate and that is why I am learning to blog-to get with the times
2. Apparently I am good at afghaning! I didn't think it was much to shout about as it is more or less the same stitch over and over, but I tried to show my neighbor how to do a zig zag pattern (she is a quilter) and she is NOT getting it (to put it nicely)
3. When Matt won the Mr. Viking contest as the underdog, I also won the Miss Pleasant Grove contest as the underdog! So we were pretty much in charge of the whole town. Being Miss Strawberry Days is one of my crowning achievements! That is the reason Todd calls me "Short". It is derived from Strawberry shortcake which is the long version of the nickname. Alas, I gave up all the glory to get married, so if you try to verify that I was in fact crowned queen in 1993 you will find Heather Mangum in my place.
4. I often say that my delicate wrists are my best feature-probably explains why I love to make bracelets!
5. In college my friends Mindy, Jill, and I formed a singing group of sorts. We had a few gigs including one at the Furst Const. Christmas party where I worked with dad. There was a lot of swaying and such! I think we were called J.A.M-yikes!
6. I am really good at a 10 key-ask dad (click, click, click)
7. I love to time myself when doing things -especially when I did die cuts, but now mostly with exercising.
8. Sometimes I use answering the phone as an excuse for swearing "HELL....O"
9. I have a fake tooth.
10. If fast food is inevitable, I always choose Wendy's over McDonald's.
11. I refuse to scrapbook ever again, except on-line.
12. My new favorite place in my house is my "blog spot". I got a cute little white desk to put in my room for my computer.
13. Last year I went to a lady in our stake that is a nutritionist and learned a lot about helping myself and my family eat and live more healthily-I love zone bars and fiber cereals!
14. I oft make my bed round about 3:00 in the afternoon.
15. I started cycling and swimming in the summer and I am training for one of those mini tri-athalons. Laura Frisby inspired me.
16. For Christmas Todd got me a trainer thing for my bike so I can ride it inside and I love it! I have a DVD that kicks my trash like the cycling class at the gym!
17. I pick my eyebrows compulsively. Todd said he is tired of only seeing half my face when we are talking.
18. I mispronounce most words in the English language or make up new words just for fun. Sometimes when I meet new people, they just think I am from Lehi. The other day I said falderal and my friend thought I was an idiot. I told her to look it up and she was amazed that it was a word and that I actually used it in the right context!
19. I try to keep a low profile as to never be released from primary music-the best calling in the church!
20. The parents tell me that the weirdness started in 5th grade-rrrrearrr!
21. My mom is my biggest fan-she laughs and everything I say!
22. PMS-that's all I have to say about that!
23. I love Glenn Beck. I bet if we lived in the same neighborhood we would have him and his wife over to watch movies and play games.
24.My kids are smart even though I let them watch too much T.V. Allyson saw a package of toilet paper in a public bathroom and said "Oh there's Charmin Ultra!
25. Apparently I was ugly until Melody and Jonny's wedding. I got my Allyson weight off and got some highlights as to not look like the frumpy older sister and WOW! Neighbors didn't recognize me and said "keep doing whatever you are doing!" Why didn't anyone tell me I needed help?
26. Cancun-not so much/Hawaii-SWEET!
27. My Ipod shuffles scriptures in with my songs while I run and I don't dare skip past for fear of being stuck down. Just kidding I love listening to the random chapters!
28. One time Matt squished me between the door and the wall and made a hole the size of my entire body!
29. My favorite restaurants are Asian Star and Cafe Rio
30. I love to watch "The Office", "Prison Break", "House", "Lost" and I hate to love "24"
31. I may go a titch overboard on the preschool paraphernalia-but how do I not?
32. I love having Costco, Wal-mart, Target, etc. 2 minutes away.
33. I read 3 books last year!!!!!!!!
34. I am a sucker for a chick flick and Christmas movies
35. I, like others have mentioned, cry like a baby in sad movies i.e. Savannah Smiles, 50 First Dates and I am Sam (Todd and the kids are even worse than me!)
36. Unlike my scoundrel of a brother, I went to school and had a 3.9 something GPA.
37. I love red furniture-especially red chairs. What would constitute too many?
38. I am a fan of most foods. But, give me a pastry and I will love you forever!
39. When I was 14 I hiked Timp with Uncle Steve, Sharla, Chad and I think Stacia. I almost slid to my death, but Uncle Steve talked me back up the slope.
40. I love making lists. I can't do anything without a list. Sometimes I write things down that I know I will for sure do just so I can cross it off!
41. Katy just informed me that I'm a grandma at the age of 32. I have 7 darling grandcabbagepatches!
42. Once a month I decide that I am going to become a clean freak and my whole house will be clean at the same time. Obviously this is during a certain TIME of each month....
43. I LOVE pumpkin pie and pumpkin shakes.
44. When I was a kid I loved making huts out of blankets and the picnic table on the deck. Some were even 2 stories tall.
45. When I am talking to people certain words are in songs and I usually have to sing the song. I'm sure that never annoys anyone "Hey Jonny, won't you come out to play."
46. Last spring was the first time I have ever planted perennials in my yard. It is so amazing to me that things actually grow.
47. I want to learn how to take good pictures. Todd got me a fancy camera and I pretty much use the point and shoot feature.
48. I am the only one in my family who doesn't play the guitar-YET!
49. I am so lucky to have the most fun and funny brothers and sisters in the world!
50. I may over use the exclamation point in my writing!!!!!!!!!!!!! However, I am generally very enthusiastic about things that I say.
51. Once I was introduced to someone in high school and he said "Oh aren't you the one who always won reflections in elementary school?" Nice-look no one entered in music ok
52. I love to play games like Rummicube, Uno, Phase 10, Sorry-the no thinking kind.
53. I got into the Elementaty Education program at UVSC which was pretty competitive back then. And, thanks to mom's help with the kids, I graduated in the year 2000.
54. I have several friends that I hardly get a chance to talk to, but when we do it's like no time has passed. We still laugh until we can't breathe
55. Sharla and I used to have our dolls sleep over at each others houses-they also had journals (that must have been Sharla's idea because i only write in my journal every several years or so)
56. Sometimes I wear stretchy pants in my room, just for fun! (say with a Mexican accent)
57. Chicago is my all time favorite group, closely followed by Air Supply (I am an old person). I also like new music-Todd put some really good modern day stuff on my Ipod that is great for running to.
58. My Dad and I used to sing "Don't go chasing Polar Bears" by Paul McCartney together. In fifth grade everyone else loved Michael Jackson and Paula, but my favorite singer was Paul! I do love the Beatles also. Jordan is a 3rd generation fan.
59. I love Pride and Prejudice (all versions, but the A&E 6 hour one is my fav.) When Jordan was in 1st grade he watched the whole thing with me while we did stitcheries. He's a pretty well-rounded kid.
60. I almost lost my mind when the parents almost moved across the country.
61. I am sad that my kids are growing up. I love them when they are tiny.
62. On a serious note, I know my Heavenly Father loves me and I have infinite worth. I try to tell my children this every day. I love the gospel and I know it is true.
63. I have a hard time buying something without getting someone else's opinion. (Mandi, Mom, sisters)
64. I took up golfing on Mother's Day when Todd gave me clubs! I love being with him and the peaceful pretty courses
65. I thought I was in heaven the last time I went to the beach. I was relaxing listening to the waves crashing and my kids playing. What could be better?
66. Todd says I have half moon eyes.
67. People have said I look like Dr. Quinn Medicine woman
68. When I was in around 5th-? grades, I watched Gidget religiously. Sharla and I wanted to have clean feet like her!
69. In second grade I came home crying because the boys called me Amber Pamper.
70. All I wanted in Jr. High was some Guess jeans, but they were way pricie. For my birthday while we were dating, Todd got me Guess jeans!
71. I don't love snorkeling. The fish are swimming right next to me!
72. In college I worked at Fashion Gal-I hate retail!
73. I love to wear" lounge wear" and hoodies.
74. I love paying Amber across the street to teach my kids piano-I don't know how our mom did it!
75. Once when I was naughty in High School, I got sent on a bus to stay with Grandma and Grandpa in Logan. Pretty rough going out to dinner and to the country club! I did miss my friends though, so mission accomplished padres.
76. I have 4 kids and had 3 of them natural. My body tends to want to die when I have strong drugs.
77. Once I had dream that Tom Cruise was so in love with me that he was even going to join the church to win me over. I still chose Todd. Even in my dreams he's the only one for me. (This was prior to the weird Scientology/Brooke Shields business)
78. Fall is my favorite time of year.
79. I have the best sisters in the world. Each of them has saved my life at one point or another.
80. I have the cutest parents in the world! They gave us a childhood full of happy memories. They continue to be my best friends who I tell everything!
81. My favorite things to play as a kids were: school, house and dolls, hotel, and dance class
82. I was in Fiddler on the Roof, Into the Woods, Joseph, during the summers of my teen years. I made life long friends.
83. When it is snowy I love to hunker in drink hot chocolate. I tend to wreck in the snow so I try not to drive.
84. I love camping in the trailer. It's the only way with 3 little girls who need to "go" often. The KOA's are the best!
85. I love watching sports with Todd and Jordan. I get really into the games and scream the loudest!
86. I am deathly afraid of the achilles tendon mad being under my car. A lot of times I make someone walk me to the car when I am leaving my moms.
87. I HATE scary movies! I can't go to the bathroom in the night for weeks after I watch one.
88. I LOVE watching funny movies-and quoting them! A few of my favs What about Bob, School of Rock, Tommy Boy, Groundhog Day, Opportunity Knocks, Nacho Libre, 3 Amigos-Many of these I quote daily! (this is just a small sampling of the favs.)
89. Todd is the love of my life. He makes me laugh and I can be my dumb self in front of him. He is such a cute daddy and loves to take us all fun places. When I first met Todd I thought he was out of my league cute! After a week and a half of dating we "knew".
90. My kids make me laugh a lot! They are all so funny in their different ways.
91. I am bad at thinking of the perfect present for people. Todd and Cortnie are the best at it!
92. I like to decorate my house. My bedroom is my latest project.
93. I am drawn to funny people, or people who think I'm funny (just kidding)
94. I love Cortnie, Jonny and K.C. and of course Jake! I consider them brothers and sister to me.
95. I love those funny things Elise shows me on the internet.
96. I can't believe Mom is ??, I am 32, the twins are 22, and Jordan is 12. Where has the time gone.
97. I'm glad Matt and Drew are tall. It gives me hope for my sports fanatic son.
98. I miss singing with my sisters. Come back you brats!
99. I hope when I am Grandma and Grandpa's age I am in such good mental and physical health and have kids and grand kids that adore me.
100. My favorite vacations have a mix of touristy stuff (Dad's favorite) and relaxation stuff (Mom and Todd's favorite). Disneyland(only ever with Elise and Drew) coupled with the Beach is a perfect mix!
101. There is just so much to say about myself that I must continue....Just kidding-I'm done! Any who, you know I love you all!XxOoXOxo!
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Jordan's Game
This is a boring post with no pictures but a post none the less. Last Friday night we had "Black and White" night at our house (Mom, Dad, Melody, Jonny and us). This was my mom's idea when we got our theater room done last year. We have watched movies like Alfred Hitchcock stuff, Beverly Hillbillies, some Cary Grant ones, and Kathryn Hepburn. Anyway, we watched our show and then went to Jordan's B- ball game which started at 9:00 (do they think these kids are in high school or what!). The game was a nail biter the whole time. We were ahead most of the game, but only by a few points. In the last minutes we lost our lead and were behind by 2 points. Jordan got the ball and missed his shot, but stole the ball back from the kid who got the rebound. He shot it up again and was fouled, but made the shot! So then he got to shoot a free throw-which he also made to put us ahead by 1! The other team had a few seconds to make a shot but lost the ball. They kept fouling Jordan until they got over their limit and he had to shoot free throws. He missed his first shot but got the rebound and held on for dear life until the last 3 seconds ran out-hurray! It was a fun one to watch! There were also some other fun things that happened in the game I just can't remember them all. Actually my friend videoed the game, so that will be fun for Jordan to watch later.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
My First Blog-Jordan
My First Blog-Jordan
Well, actually this qualifies as my second blog! And please no one expect my blog efforts to be as fancy and Cami, Matt, Emily etc. Anyway thought I would just do a little update about each of the kiddies. This is Jordan-how did he get do big already. He just turned 12 in December and is excited to be in Young Mens and be a deacon. I on the other hand was not so excited about it. I'm not ready for combined activities and the Strength of Youth pamphlet! I was so freaked out about it that is caused me to write in my journal, which only happens every several years. The world is such a mess and I am scared for my kids. It is so much easier when they are little and we can control their environment most of the time. I guess we just have to hope that they are listening when we try to teach them what is right. Anyway, he is such a fun boy to have around. He loves sports-mostly basketball, baseball and football. His favorite is whatever is in season. We finished up his first year of tackle football in the fall. He was a tight end on offense and I don't remember what on defense. It was actually really fun to watch. I thought I might panic every time he hit the ground, but I did ok. And since he has been running passing plays with Todd since he was 1 (in the living room, down the hall-wherever) he has really good hands. He even loved the hard practices 3 days a week. Anyway, now we have moved on to basketball. I think he is a forward, but I can't be certain. Maybe I will post some pictures about that. Jordan also is doing well in piano and likes being on the student council at the elementary school. Perhaps I am a little long winded and better move to the next child...
Katy
Katy just turned 9 the day after Thanksgiving. We braved the mall on her b-day and she got her ears pierced! This week she was finally able to change her earings and she has loved picking them out to match her outfits! Katy is totally into Cabbage Patch Kids. I can't believe those not- so- cute dolls are back in style. You should have seen her face when I brought out my old dolls to give her. It was like Christmas! She and her 2 friends are collecting them and between them they have 28 or something (their moms also had a couple from back in the day!)Katy also loves art and is really into making books lately. Some of her works published lately are "The Black Eyed Scrambler" and "The Horrible Children". The content, illustrations, and spelling are hilarious! She also wrote one on a more serious note called "The Electric Skateboard" that was about Chad's accident.
Katy has taken dance and gymnastics and just started at a new place in Pleasant Grove (I think it is the same place that Amanda Frisby goes to!) Katy and Jillian made up the funniest dance to The 12 days of Christmas. It reminded me of when Sharla and I were their age! Katy also is doing well in piano. I actually send the kids to the neighbor across the street for piano lessons and it is worth every penny! I don't know how my mom taught all 7 of us without losing her ever loving mind! This is starting to sound like one of those brag letter Christmas cards...
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