Farewell AZ

We are going to miss all the friends we have made here in AZ. Our friends threw us a going-away party and it was sad to have to say goodbye. We have made many great friends, and have so many great memories here. Jordan is really going to miss his best buds Benson and Ethan.

Ethan & Jordan

Benson & Jordan

We love the Mawhinney's

Our good friends, from Colorado came out for a visit and we loved having them here. Jordan and Josh had a great time playing together - they are best buds. Mark and Ryan couldn't get enough of golfing and Jenny and I loved getting pedicures and going shopping. We are so excited to be moving closer to them!!!

My 26th Birthday

I can't believe I am 26 years old - time sure flies!!! Ryan and Jordan made my birthday great. Ryan cooked a fabulous dinner and even remembered the pumpkin pie (I have pumpkin pie every year for my b-day)!!! Jordan loved singing "Happy Birthday to You" and helping me blow out my candles. Thanks Ryan for a great birthday - I love you!!!

Thanksgiving in AZ

This was our last Thanksgiving in AZ and we enjoyed spending it with my Uncle Bill and Aunt Debbie and my cousins and my G'ma Mary. We went out riding in the morning and then came home for a short rest and then over to my Aunt and Uncles for a delicious dinner and remote control car racing. We had a great time!!!

Out riding!

My cousin Rich and my G'ma Mary

Ryan and his remote control car

Jordan loved to watch the cars go and cheering them on while waving his flag

All the men and their cars!

We are having a GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are going to have a baby girl!!!! We couldn't be more excited! She is due on April 18!!! Here are a few photos of our little girl!!!

Colorado Bound

WE ARE MOVING TO COLORADO!!!!!

We are so excited to be close to both of our families once again. Ryan will be working for CCT Advertising in Denver and this is a great opportunity for our family. We feel very blessed the way this has all fallen into place for us. We are sure going to miss all the wonderful friends and family we have here in AZ - but we hope you will all come and visit us! Colorado here we come!!!!!

Happy Birthday Babe!!!

Today is Ryan's 28th Birthday and I am so happy that he is my husband. He is so patient and loving, an amazing dad and friend, and my best friend. I love you babe!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Crazy October

We have had a fun October. First we had Ryan's sister, Kristy, come and visit and we loved having her here. We went shopping, hiked Camelback, went to a Halloween party, went to a train park in Scottsdale, and just had a great time. Then it came time to really start thinking about Halloween. Jordan was a giraffe on Halloween night and a fire fighter for our ward trunk-or treat. This year he really started to catch on to the idea that just by saying "Trick or treat" people would give him candy in both hands - he loved it. Ryan was Dwight Schrute for his office halloween costume contest and won first place - we love "The Office." At our ward trunk-or-treat the bishopric had a pie eating contest - and the winner is.... Ryan!!! We were so proud :0) We hope you all had a great October and a very happy halloween.

Our Trip to D-Town

Jordan and I took a trip to Denver to see family. My brother and his wife had their third son, Dallin, a few days before we arrived, so we were able to help my mom take care of the older 2 boys. Jordan had a blast playing with his cousins, Jake and Layton. I was able to go to dinner with my really good friends I have know since middle school - I loved seeing them. My mom and I took the three boys to a farm and they loved looking at the animals and roaming in the pumpin patch. We had fun going to the park with Nanner and Poppa David! Jordan also took a drum lesson from his Papa and went bowling with Nana and Uncle Eric. We had a great time and loved seeing our family. We also loved experiencing the changing of the leaves and enjoying some nice cool fall weather.

Jordan's Newest Feats

Jordan loves to read "5 Little Monkeys" or as he calls it "No More Monkeys." He loves to point his finger and say "no more monkeys jump bed."

Jordan is learning how to do a somersault. Check it out!!!

Jordan loves to get up and dance and here he is dancing along with the Doodlebops.

We love when Papa comes to town!!

We love that Papa come to town so often for work. Jordan especially loves it. Jordan loves to play ball with him, give him five, hit heads, and pound it, and this trip he especially loved it when Papa purposefully hit himself on the head with a racquetball. Jordan asks for Papa for at least 3 days after he has gone home. We were able to help Papa celebrate his birthday while he was here - what a great treat for us!

Jordan loved doing everything Papa was doing, so here they are eating their cereal!!!

New Hair Color

I was ready for a change, so today I decided to color my hair brown - I'd love to hear what do you think! It is quite a change for me!!!







(please excuse the bite of chicken in Jordan's mouth!!)

Happy 2nd Birthday Jordan!!!!!

We just wanted to wish our little boy a Happy 2nd Birthday!!! We can't believe our little boy is already 2 years old. He is such a joy in our lives. Happy Birthday Jordan!! We love you!



My boys sure enjoyed their cupcakes!!!
















Jordan loves his new "Harley Davidson" bike - complete with sound effects! (just one of the great presents he received from family and friends - thank you!!!)

Too much partying - he's just plain worn out! We couldn't believe he fell asleep in his high chair!!!