Let's Go Fly a Kite!!

We took Jordyn over to the soccer park to finally try out her awesome new dragon kite. She had been waiting and waiting for a windy enough day and finally one came!! She was beside herself waiting thru lunch and then the drive to the park. Other then the wind being on the chilly side we had a really fun day!!


Ready for lift off!!

It really is an awesome kite!!

Jordy flying her first kite!!

Giving the dragon a kiss =)

My b-day zoo trip!!

For my birthday we went to the zoo (surprise, surprise =). We went on President's Day which was kind of chilly and rainy but we had lots of fun anyway!! We were joined by my aunt Les and her kids, Lainie, Kelsie, Gage and Cole. It was a blast!! It's always fun to share birthdays and the zoo with favorite people!!


My charming husband w/ dad and Jordyn up by the wolves

Cole & Lainie measuring up to the monkeys

3 funny tortoises

Part of my zoo crew

3 years old!!

On December 26, 2009 our little Jordyn Bear turned 3 years old. It's crazy to think that it's really been 3 years, where does the time go? We love her more then anything and are looking forward to the many, many birthdays ahead. For this birthday we celebrated by taking Jordyn to Build-a-Bear at Fashion Place Mall where she made her new friend Bunny-Bunny, we had lunch at Chik's away (or Chic-fil-a for those of you who aren't fluent in Jordynese) and then we went sledding with the whole family since Jeff & Em were visiting from Texas and don't get to see much snow (lucky!!) We had a great day!!

CHRISTMAS!!! Woo hoo!!!

Does Christmas even need an explanation... =)


While we were getting Santa's milk and cookies ready Jordyn decides that she needs to share with Santa so she has a couple bites of cookie and a few drinks of milk and then says the rest is for him, it was pretty cute. So in the morning she was so excited that Santa left the last bites of cookies for her!! =)

SOOOOOO many new toys!! A princess cash register...

New Care Bears...

And even a Dora backpack!! The kid made a killing *lol*

Twas the night before Christmas...

Since Brian and I have been dating we have spent Christmas Eve with his family having an elaborate dinner, taking pictures, opening a present and new jammies for the kiddos. This year was no exception, great food, great company and lots of pictures and presents!! It was also our last year with Grandma Nome so it was an extra special treat that she could be there.


2 cute little Christmas elves

Bri with his uncle Rich and cousin Chris, the boys were enjoying being the tall ones for a change

Jordy & Ella in their matching pjs. Almost too cute for words!!

Brian & Jordyn with Grandma Nome. This is the last picture of Bri with his Grandma.

All of us!!

Grandma and Grandpa with all the Grandkids =)

Getting ready to open presents!!

Allen & Paula, our wonderful hosts for the evening =)

Our Tree '09

I wanted a picture of Jordyn with Beamer and Zilla but Zilla wouldn't cooperate and so I just said forget it and Jordyn was like "don't worry Mom I've got 'im" and smashes him into the tree skirt (see his tail poking out...) *lol* you can see by the look on her face she enjoyed it a little too much...

Our kids :*

COOKIES!!!!!!

Jordyn got to help Grandma make Christmas cookies this year and boy did she have a good time, right down to striping off her clothes for the frosting process. Jordyn, Grandma and I had a fun time frosting tons and tons of cookies (my mom and I kept our clothes on for this...). Not only were they beautiful they were tasty too!! Jordyn made "some special cookies for Dad, it was pretty cute =)

Lights, lights and more lights!!

Temple Square time!!

Where are everyone else's hats?!

I love my cousins!!

Daddy and Jordy!!

Jordyn and her boys =)

Freezing waiting for Trax!!

December FHE

In our family we take turns as families doing a monthly Family Home Evening and for December we all met at Greg and Les's house for Jordyn and Grandpa's b-days as well as their FHE. It was extra special because Jeff and Em and the boys were able to be with us as well!! The Heningers did a very cute Christmas skit about their chickens that Kelsie wrote. It was darling and all the little ones got to be involved too!! Jordyn was a pigherd (is that a word...?) and she loved every minute of it!! I think she as much fun doing that as she did opening her presents =)


Jordyn's Care Bear cake!!

Paging Dr. Jordyn...

The cutest pigherd in town!!

The kids waiting to play their parts

Going to see Santa!!

We took Jordyn to the mall to meet Santa and she was so cute!! She told him she wanted Carebears and gave him a big hug and she did it all by her self!! I was so proud!! And while Dad and Grandpa waited in line Jordyn, Grandma and I took a ride on the Southtowne Express!!

A Time to be Thankful

There is always a reason to be thankful, even if it's in March and not November... Well it's true right? This past Thanksgiving was spent with the Minson clan, it's our year to all be together. We had a blast!! LOTS of yummy food, great company and a service project to boot! Last year we decided instead of giving gifts to everyone we would all donate a little money and buy fleece to make blankets for those in need and it went over so well we decided to do it again this year!! Everyone helps and we have a great time!! We also got to meet baby Evolet for the first time, she was SO tiny!! She was able to come from the hospital and that was definetly something to be grateful for!! I have a wonderful family and I am very thankful for it!!


Making the blankets!!

Everyone pitched in

It got a little competitive between the two groups...

Sweet baby Evolet

Jordy helping with the dishes =)

A "Fair" Adventure...

This post actually should have been before the post for Halloween but I guess I was entirely to excited to blog about my favorite day of the year. Anyway this year at the fair was an experience that I had to aknowledge. Let me begin by saying I LOVE THE STATE FAIR!!!! I love everything about it, I start the countdown to the fair almost as early as I start the countdown to Halloween. We typically go on the only Monday night available as our annual fair family home evening, we invite anyone in the family who wants to come and most often it's us, Greg, Les and kids and Spence (sometime Heidi) and their kids. We always have a fabulous time doing it all. Most years the weather is wonderful, even a little too warm but not this year... it was a soggy mess!! It rained like crazy all day and didn't let up till around 7:30 or 8:00ish but being the faithful fair goers that we are we went anyway. We dressed all warm and made sure we had hoods and blankets, we should have all worn boots but you know what they say about hindsight... we were pleasantly surprised to find out Greg and Les and Spence and Heidi were also willing to brave the storm with us (what can I say, my family rocks!!) as well as a lot of other people. We wandered from building to building getting soaked and loving it. We were even able to find shelter and a table to eat dinner at, it was a miracle!! Despite the cold (and I really hate to be cold!!) this was one of our best years at the fair. Although here's to hoping it's a little warmer and a lot less wet next year!!


My daughter love the fair as much as I do =)

Petting the horses

Hanging out in the horse barn out of the rain

We are in a shark cage if you can't tell... *lol*

This goat kept trying to eat the stroller and Jordyn thought it was a riot