Just Jordy and Me

Fun on a windy day.

2010-06-27T17:09:00.000-07:00

Jourdon got this amazing kite for free at the health fair with Grandma and Grandpa. So one slightly windy afternoon we took it out and flew it. I loved the colors that contrasted against the blue sky and its fabulously long tail. It also reminded me of when I was little and we would get a kite each year from the Easter Bunny. Then dad would help us fly them by attaching them to a fishing pole so we could reel them back in easily. Here are some pictures of our kite I think I need a new camera because this one didn't capture the colors like I liked them. The vidoe is of a song the was running through my mind as we were having fun.

Birthday Time!

2010-06-27T15:16:00.000-07:00

Happy 30th!

It has been a while since me last string of posts. I think it is because I have been very consumed emotionally about who I am and what I am lacking in my life. I think about posting all the time but my priorities are not in the orderly fashion I would like them to be. I will be working on that. So what has been going on with me, well recently I had a birthday. That makes thirty years here in this earthy existence. My emotions of turning thirty have been very mixed. I hate the fact that I still live at home with my parents with my son who is now five. Why at thirty am a still dependant on family to provide my housing and sometimes employment? I am slowly figuring that out. Also birthdays have never been a big celebration for me it is usually just another day and 3o seemed a little old.

Any ways emotions aside I had a great birthday celebration. It started out on the 12th of June for a girls overnighter in Salt Lake. We shopped, got cupcakes from The Sweet Tooth Fairy, danced at The Hotel Night Club (where I spent the majority of the evening with a cute Latino that had great teeth, smelled fabulous and dance very well) and stayed at the Hotel Monaco.

Then for my actual birthday I went with my sisters to Idaho Falls. We had a great day shopping, we went to lunch at Chili's and just hung out as sisters which we don't get to do very often especially without kids. Ashley gave me an amazing pot for a plant which I am still trying to pick out. Courtney and Jared gave me a Nook. I was so shocked. It was above anything that I deserve but I love it.

So thirty doesn't seem too bad. Thanks to all who helped me celebrate and make it special.

I love you!

Fishing with Grandpa.

2009-10-03T21:21:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite memories growing up is fishing with my dad. Now my son gets to experience the same memories. Thanks dad I Love You!

There was still snow and Jourdon was swimming.

Mattie tends to her fish pile. She loves to get the suckers and stop them from flopping all over. Then she puts them in a pile.

From Polly Wogs To Frogs

2009-10-03T19:54:00.000-07:00

Grandpa and Sam catching tad poles and fish. July 5th 2009.

The tad pole in the pond out front. July 25th 2009.

The tad pole in the fish tank August 22nd 2009.

Front legs September 7th 2009.

Loosing his tail September 13th 2009.

He lost his tail while I was on vacation around the 19th. My dad took him down to the river and let him go. So I didn't get a final picture but it was neat to watch the transformation.

I am blessed.

2009-10-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

I am blessed to live in such a great valley. You always hear about how beautiful Star Valley is and living here it is easy to take for granted the beauty that I live in. I started to try to be grateful for my surroundings and see God in all the things around me. Here is one of Gods blessing to me. This was taken June 18th 2009.

Preschool

2009-10-03T19:00:00.001-07:00

Jourdon graduated from preschool on May 19th 2009. This was his first year of school he loved it. He attended in Afton because it worked out well with my store. Here are some pictures around school.

His favorite teacher. Teacher Kathleen. Buddies. Dylan

Logan

Visitor

2009-10-03T18:54:00.000-07:00

One day while Jourdon and I were at the house by ourselves I looked out the front door and there was a furry little creature looking in the glass. I wasn't sure what it was and as I went to the door it ran off. To me it looked like a squirrel but I have never seen a squirrel at our house the whole time I have lived there. Well a couple of days later Mattie was going crazy running around the house and we soon found out why. This little guy was running about trying to find a place to hide. He was around for a couple of weeks after that but then disappeared.

Swimming Lessons

2009-10-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

Jourdon started swimming lessons June 15th and ended on the 26th. It was really cold when he started but he was a trooper and they still swam in the cold. The last day did get rained out. He did really well and progressed this year so that he is okay to put his head under water and was blowing bubbles with his mouth. He loves to use the kick board to swim on his own.

A warm day at the pool. This is what it looked like on the way to the pool the first day.The life guard in the blanket had to save Jourdon on the first day of swimming. He was playing on his kick board while his teacher was helping another child. His board got away from him and was going out to the deep end so Jourdon just went in after it. He went under a couple of times before she got to him but he was fine when she pulled him out and he got right back in. His teacher stoped helping the class right then and taught him how to bob back to the shallow end. It was a little scary and I am grateful she was so attentive and was doing her job so well. This is Jourdon with his teacher Ashley. This is the second year he has had her as a teacher.

He really likes her and really tries to do the things she asks.

He passed his class and next year he will be a level one.

Back Posts

2009-10-03T18:25:00.000-07:00

I have been lagging behind in the posts that I want to share so I will be posting things that have happened throughout the summer. Sorry for the delay.

Creation

2009-09-26T18:01:00.000-07:00

So I was getting a little down on myself for not having a great job. I didn't feel that working in construction was a good job for women and I should be doing something better with my life. Then I was read a book that my friend Tracey gave me and it changed my perspective. It is called Tribute by Nora Roberts. It is a romance novel but it is about a girl that decides to fix up her grandmothers old house. Through out the book it talks about her taking pride in her creation of making things new. I am gratful for the new perspective on work because without gratitude I can not progress. Here is some of my creation at work. We added onto a duplex in Thayne to make it a fourplex.

This is the outside of one unit. I helped with the siding, facia, and rock work. This is one of the bedrooms upstairs. I helped with sheetrock, trim, paint and doors. This is the front room. I helped just a tiny bit on the railing. This is the master bath. I helped with the tile work and grout.This is the three bedroom entrances in the upstairs. Bathroom upstairs and laundry.This is the kitchen and dinning room.View from the entrance in to the dinning.

Jourdon's Imaginary Friend

2009-09-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

When ever we go places Jourdon brings along his imaginary friend. His name is Jar Jar Binks. Sometime Jar Jar has babies which I sat on in the back seat of the truck the other day. I don't know what Jar Jar looks like to Jourdon but this is what I see when I think of him.

At least he is a happy character.

Spider Man

2009-09-13T15:39:00.001-07:00

Jourdon loves to go get shaved ice at the Snoasis. His favorite flavor is Spiderman which is red and blue raspberry mixed in a swirl. I remember getting shaved ice when we were little. So it is fun letting him do the same.

He enjoys spending his dollar from work.

Meet Shane

2009-09-13T14:03:00.001-07:00

Meet Shane...

Shane is a boy that moved in to the trailer next to our work. He came with his parents from Rock Springs. He had been at their new house for about three weeks when my dad witnessed his father kicking him in the stomach as hard as he could and smacking him in the head while he was laying down on the ground. His dad was mad at him because he got dirty in the mud. This is a picture of him the day after it happened July 16th 2009. He had a large cut over his eye and several smaller cuts on his forhead. I am sure that his stomach was bruised a lot. We talked to the cops about it and they went to his home and checked on him. His parents told the cops that he has had a stroke and that he was riding is bike on the grass and fell off and hurt himself. So nothing was done to protect him. After that he was gone for three weeks and we never saw him again before moving jobs.

I think about him often and wonder why he we placed in my life path. If anything he is a reminder to me that my life is great, that I am truley blessed to be born in the family that I was. He reminds me to love my son a little more and to not be upset over the little things. If we do choose our trials before we come to this earth what an amazing spirit this young boy has.

Time to cut the grass.

2009-07-17T12:16:00.001-07:00

We got home for lunch today and there was a horse standing in the field eating (that is right he was standing). I didn't realize how deep the field was until you compair it to the horse. Looks like it is time to cut the grass or get more horses.

Poor Jourdon

2009-07-14T20:06:00.000-07:00

Jourdon woke up at 6:00am with the stomach flu. After spending several hours in the bathroom using the garbage can while on the toilet this is how I found him in my room.

I move him to his bed so he didn't get legs cramps while he was sleeping. He felt much better after he woke up. Maybe tomorrow we will make it back to work.

Our New Nephew Rayden Greg Dana

2009-07-14T16:10:00.000-07:00

Rayden Greg Dana

We were blessed with a new nephew on July 8th 2009 (07/08/09) at 10:09pm. He weighed 6 lbs 9 oz and was 18 inches long. He is possible the cutest baby I have seen for quite a while. I can't wait for him to come stay in Star Valley. I know that his dad sure is missing him this week.

Jourdon's Bicycle

2009-07-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

Jourdon has a spiderman bicycle. This is what it looked like the first time he rode a two wheeler. I pulled him all the way down the lane at Ashley's house to the bus stop. It took us over thirty minutes and we didn't make it in time for the boys to get off the bus. Luckily the bus driver saw us and let them off anyways.

I love it when he wears a helmet he is so dorky and cute at the same time it makes me smile.

Now that he has been home and has his own bicycle, with a little practice this is what he looks like.

GO JOURDON!!

What Crash?

2009-07-14T14:37:00.000-07:00

Sunday Jourdon and I were able to go to the lake with friends Tim & Tracey Trefren and their daughter Tory. It was a beautiful day. We spent time on the docks as the kids played and we sunned ourselves. We had a great picnic of subway sandwiches. It is a wonderful day. Tim and Tracey got a double tube to pull behind their boat and Jourdon and I got a turn together on it. Jourdon laughed the whole time.

Jourdon and I riding the tube.

Then Tim and I took a turn on it. We laughed like little girls for most on the time. Until it happened......we crashed. I herd that it was a pretty impressive crash but I do not remember. The last thing I remember was Tim saying "isn't this better than staying home and cleaning?" I told him it was. The next thing I remember is that I was at the boat and Tracey was telling Tim to help me in the boat. I told them I could help myself into a boat so I pulled myself in and I just sat there. I couldn't remember why I was in the water. I don't remember crashing or going into the water. Tim said that I had a very blank look on my face when I came out of the water and when asked if I was ok I just replied that I was fine. I don't recall him talking to me at all. They said that about ten minutes had passed between the conversation I remember and getting into the boat. I am sooooooooo grateful for a life jacket that saved me and brought me back to the boat safely.

Yesterday my body reminded me of the crash all day. I felt like I had been in a car wreck and was suffering from whip lash. So even though my mind can't recall what happened my body remembers. I have tiny bruises up and down my legs, one large bruise on my right arm and another bruise on my right cheek bone. I don't think I will be getting back on the tube for a while.

We had a great time and I am glad I was able to spend quality time with Jourdon hearing him laugh while trying something new.

An April in Washington

2009-05-24T20:16:00.000-07:00

An April In Washington

Jourdon and I were able to spend the whole month of April in Washington visiting Ashley and her family. We helped her clean up around her house so she could sell it. Jourdon done had a great time playing with his cousins. I was able to get do some massages for Ashleys friends. We had a lot of fun and it was hard to leave but with a couple of tears shed we returned to Wyoming. Here are a few pictures of our adventures. We made it to the Tacoma zoo and a childrens hands on museum.

The Seatle Skyline

The hands on museum

The zoo

Playing around at the house

Getting ready for church on Easter Sunday. Jourdon was a little dramatic about wearing a tie.

Multnomah Falls Oregon.

We had a great month. Thanks Ashley, Sam, Ethan and Kailey

25 random things about me.

2009-02-04T20:39:00.001-08:00

I did this on facebook so I figured I would post it here also.

1. Wow... about me... I hate to talk about myself or draw attention to myself in any way.

2. I am glad that I started using Facebook because I miss all the people from my past that I have lost contact with that I am finding here. It great to see you with your families and see that you are happy!

3. I have an amazing son that is 4 years old and I love him so much. He blesses my life in so many ways and teaches me more than I could ever teach him.

4. I always wanted to be the nurse that sat and held the babys in the hospital nursery.

5. Jobs that I have had include: Dishwasher at a bar in high school. I also worked at a meat plant growing up. Lab Tech at Northwest Cosmetic Labs in Idaho falls Idaho. It was there that I was able to create a gift set for Costco and I acctually got to see it in stores. I worked at Winco Foods Grocery Store. I cut up livers and measured blood, urine, dirt and water samples at the University of Idaho Lab. I delivered pizza for Pizza Hut in Mesa Arizona. I also delivered the giant Qwest dex phone books in Arizona. It was a hot job. I was a respite care provider where I got the privilage of changing a 15 year olds diaper. I worked at a day care for 1 year. My most current job is I have a baby store on ebay the I have been doing for 3 1/2 years. I also have an off ebay website that I am building up. I also sell doterra essential oils. Oh yah I am also a massage therapist and I have been doing that for 5 years in April.

6. I once entered a haunted house a the fair with my sister at age 6 and it scared my so bad I will not watch scary movies to this day.

7. My favorite outfit when I was younger was a pair of hot pink genie pants and an orange garfield sweatshirt.

8. I taught myself how to decorate cakes when my son turned 2.

9. I keep joining the lds online dating services only to realize after my first 20 profile views from scary looking men over 40 why this is not a good thing for me.

10. I am my own worst critic. I have a hard time believing or accepting compliments from people that tell me I am pretty. But I am working on this one.

11. Someday I would like to vaction in Mexico.

12. I had a pet turtle growing up for about 5 years. He left one night when he was left outside in the pond.

13. I used to pretend a lot when I was little with my toys but I have a hard time doing it now with my son. He is really good at it and it is fun to watch.

14. I love house plants and I have 14 of them crammed into my aloted space in the house.

15. I participated in the Jr Miss in High School. It was one of the scariest things I have done in this lifetime.

16. The swings at school make me motion sick.

17. One of my favorite jokes at the meat plant was to fill the grinder up with extra bloody meat and letting it sit for a couple of minutes so that when it turned on it would shoot blood at the ladies wrapping meat.

18. I was once caught at work kissing in the warehouse when I should have been working.

19. I would love to be more fluent in speaking spanish so that I could teach my son.

20. I love to cook and dream of the day when I have my own well stocked organized kitchen to cook in.

21. I climbed through a window in a trailer house when I was 8 months pregnant to get my things. I revisited that window a year ago and I am not sure how I did it. I must have been more physically fit than I am now.

22. My first kiss was at age 20. By the guy from the warehouse.

23. I like to read but find it hard to read the same childrens books over and over again to my son.

24. I was scared to drive and didn't get my license until I was 17. I got my first car when I was 18. Which was later crashed into a ford f350 and a 2 point buck. It now sits in a field in Grover WY.

25. Looking back at my past I would say that I have been through a lot but I still don't feel like a very strong person. I still have so much more to learn from life and look forward to its little lessons along the way.

Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

Wow it's been a while

2009-02-01T15:16:00.000-08:00

So I has been a couple of months since a posted a blog. I have been so busy with the holidays and closing my store that I haven't had the time to just sit. Now I finally have the home computer up and running with the most speed that it is going to muster at the end of its life time so I can not enjoy things like Myspace and blogging again. Something about waiting 30 min for pages to load takes the fun out of things.

I am currently in the process of dreaming big and working on relocating my store to a larger populated area. One that I might be able to enjoy a social life with single people as well as have a larger customer base that will be interested in what I have to offer them in my store. I have may great ideas of items that I would like to carry and ways that I can incorporate the community into the daily activities at my store. But in the time being my website is still up and running and you can find it at www.bugsnbutterfliesbaby.com I have also became and distributor of essential oils with doterra. So I have been able to travel a several time to Utah to learn more about how to use oils and incorporate them into your daily lives. I am really enjoying their vitamins the have helped me elevate my mood and have more energy. If you are interested in a three day sample just email me and I will send you some. You can also view my website at www.mydoterra.com/lovelife

Today it is Just Jordy and me and we are getting ready to watch the super bowl and fill out some Valentines Cards. He hates football but it is the super bowl...men in yellow pants in high definition does it get any better than that. Go Steelers!!

Gratitude

2008-11-19T14:17:00.000-08:00

I started this blog because I have been so inspired by others and the amazing things that they are doing in their lives. I am grateful they have taken the time to share their blogs with me. It inspires me to be a better mother, sister, friend, daughter and woman in general. I am truly blessed in many areas of life and so often I fail to take the time to appreciate what god has given me and continues to give me on a daily basis.

So here are some of the things that I am grateful for:

I am grateful for an amazing son Jourdon.

He blesses my as wells as challenges me on a daily basis. I love listening to him as he is discovering life. When we are driving home at night and he is in the back seat wishing on a star that he will be able to get a motekin control car for Christmas so that he can race his friend Parker. Or his aah when he discovers that the feed store has put up shooting star Christmas lights and that the little trees on the canal bank in front of the house were decorated just for him.

My Family

I truly love them but never seem to let the words come out.

My Store

My small start to a big dream. It is on its way to becoming huge!

But as the saying goes Poli Poli (slowly, slowly)