Happy Holidays!!

I just have to Brag

I just have to Brag. How beautiful is my little Jordyn? She is so precious. (This is at her first dance performance. She did such a good job.) I can't believe big my baby girl is getting. I'm so blessed to have her in my life!

Our newest addition

MEET MISSY!!!

This is our newest addition. Meet little Missy girl!! She is a baby boxer! We weren't going to get another dog. Oh heavens no!! Not after I was ready to part with our dearest Jack Jack. One day I got off work early, Jon had to take a test at school, Jordyn was in school and Benny and I had nothing to do. I decided to take Ben to the pound to kill some time. BAD IDEA!! I fell in love with a couple of little pit bulls. We debated and debated and debated and I just was so nervous about getting a pit. She looked so sweet but you hear the horror stories and how they can just snap. I decided not to get one. After getting the idea of another dog in my head I searched KSL and stumbled upon several different boxers. After picking a free one then un picking it we found this sweet heart. Jons dream dog!! A female brindle boxer. She is such a cuddle bug and she has already pulled my heartstrings! I love her.

As of late

My sweet little Jordyn turned 6!! I'll say it over and over again time flies!! My babies aren't babies anymore!

Jordyn is in dance and will start her performances next month! Hopefully we can have her stick with dance for awhile. I look back and wish all the time that I knew how to dance.

My sleeping Bender. Always getting hurt. He has a nice little cut above his eye. We werent sure if it would need stitches. We took him in and they said they could do it if we were worried about scarring but that it looked pretty small. You could tell the nurse was trying not to give me a straight forward "no" for liability reasons. I'm glad we didn't have to. That would have been the 3rd time in my little boys 4 short years.

I was able to get off work early to suprise Jordyn and join her for her Kindergarten pumpkin patch field trip. I try and be as involved as possible. (I have been really lucky while here at Utah First to have such nice and flexible managers. I think it helps them having kids and realizing that once these years are gone they are gone.) They got to pick a pumpkin, have a snack and a story read to them.

Jordy picking her pumpkin.

Jordyn, Jo jo, Benny at the trunk -or- treat. My kids have quite the personality.

Trick or treating!!

Mr. Martinez

I have been watching dancing with the stars and never knew of J.R Martinez. Monday night was "life changing event" night. I saw his story about how he was in Iraq (I believe) and a IED went off while he was driving near or over it and it injured him badly. He spoke about how he looked in the mirror and at one point thought maybe it would have been better to pass. His mother told him when you find that special one she will love you for who you are. I for one look at him and look directly passed his scars. I think he is such a beautiful/handsome HANDSOME guy! It gives me such an appreciation for him and all the other military members serving our country. The ones who have been injured and those who have lost their lives. Sometimes its hard for me to feel that appreciation with having my own husband in the military and going through the trials of being a military wife. Sometimes it takes a story like J.R's to take a step back and look and to truely appreciate what they do for us.

Anyways just had to say I think he is gorgeous and a good dancer! : )

He's got my vote!

Utah State Fair

Fair!! So glad that Jon could make it to the fair with us this year.

Of course I couldn't get them to smile nicely. I have a crazy little family!

One Sided Braid

I saw this on Pinterest and had to immediately try it. I was so worried Jon wouldn't do Jordyns hair well enough for kindergarten so I rushed home on my lunch break. I got there just in time as she was done showering and put it to the test. I think it looks lovely!! I then attempted it on myself with no such luck.