Jordan's 1st camping trip

At the last minute, we decided to go out to Duchesne camping. Bryce and I haven't been out there to camp in 3 years, and Jordan has never been camping, I know, horrible parents we have been. Since our trailer is still "Out of commission" we planned to sleep in a wall tent on an air mattress, while Jordan slept in Nana and Grandpa's trailer. If anyone remembers the wind here in Salt Lake on Saturday morning, you would understand why Vern didn't think the wall tent would be a good idea.

We packed up our clothes, supplies, Jordan and the dogs and headed out first thing Saturday morning, and it was a very long drive. Jordan refused to sleep, and screamed most of the way. Thank goodness it isn't more than a 3 hour drive. We went and picked up Vern's Rhino, so we could take Jordan on a "Wino Wide" as Delaynee calls it. (Rhino Ride) I was a little nervous, as the last time we went to Duchesne, we had only 2 dogs, and no baby. How were we going to handle it all.

As usual, it went over great, and I had nothing to worry about. The dogs ran and ran and ran, and fetched sticks from the river for as long as people would throw them in. Although the river was as dirty as I have ever seen it. Absolutely disgusting, and trying to keep the dogs out of it was impossible. Even Diva thought she needed to be a water dog for the weekend. We drove into Bluebell to see Aunt Toni and Bruce, even though we didn't actually get to see Bruce while we where there. He kept calling and telling Toni, "1 more load, and I will be there." It's ok though, at least we got to see the "Bluebell Mall" as Diana calls it. Cute little everything store that Bruce and Toni own.

We finally headed back to Duchesne, because Jordan needed a nap. She was being a little bit of a monster, going off no nap. We took Diva for a ride on the Rhino first, since Jordan fell asleep on the way back from Bluebell. Her little ears were so cute flappin in the wind. When we got back, we took Jordan into town to buy some decongestant for Bryce, he picked this weekend to get sick. We ate dinner and sat around the fire, Bruce and Toni came by till about midnight and talked with us. Bryce and I ended up sleeping in Vern and Diana's trailer too.

This morning, we woke up, ate breakfast and Jordan and her Grandpa Vern danced a little to the Stray Cats. After breakfast, we took Jordan for a Rhino Ride, she had a blast, but she wanted to drive more than ride. We packed up all our crap after the Rhino Ride, by the way, I HAVE got to get one of those, they are so much fun, and headed home. The dogs have done nothing but sleep since we got here, and I am not sure I will see their eyes again till at least Tuesday. So, to sum it up, we had a great weekend, Jordan had her 1st camping trip, and I can't wait to go again. I really miss not working holidays and weekends. We were always going to Duchesne camping.

Jordan's 1st birthday pictures

Long story short, Jordan had pictures taken the day before her birthday, they were awesome pictures, but in the end, just too expensive for me to actually buy them. She won the sitting in a contest, come to find out the photographer doesn't charge sitting fees anyway. So, I took her to Kiddie Kandids this morning, and had them redone. She was being little Miss Attitude, and in major need of a nap, but they did an awesome job anyway, and as usual, I love the pictures they do. So, here are her cute 1st birthday pictures, hope you all love them. Next, I am planning family pictures. Hopefully, I can just bully Bryce into doing it, because he keeps telling me he isn't going to go with it.

Jordan's birthday...

She is officially one. As of a little more than a week ago, so this post is a little late. We had a birthday party for her at Grandma Stanley's house, and it seems to have turned out rather well. She doesn't really understand it, but she did make out like a bandit on her presents. Thanks everyone who came, and even those of you would couldn't come, thanks for the birthday wishes for her. (Speaking of which, I need to get working on those Thank you cards) Anyway, she still isn't walking, I am glad that she waited for me, rather than doing it while I was in Hawaii. She can do it, I have seen her take 6 or 7 steps without a wobble, she just won't. Apparently she likes that she is speedy when she crawls. She was lucky enough to spend the week we were in Hawaii with her Grandma Diana, Aunt Amber and cousin Bailey, who were in town while we were gone. They taught her a new word, which officially happens to be her first, other than mama, dada and baba. That word is $h!t! Nice, right? She can also now say dog and Mousse, which I think is her favorite of our dogs. She gives kisses, loves and waves bye bye. Blankets, she loves them. First thing she does in the morning, hands me her empty bottle, then her blanket, and then puts her hands up for me to pick her up. We got a new neice on Monday the 22, her name is Irelyn, and from the pictures, she is cute as a button. I will be going to visit her this week, since I was in Hawaii when she was born, and haven't had the chance since I have been back. I love my little girl, who I think I will have to cease calling a baby soon. I haven't downloaded the pictures from her party, but when I do, I will get some on here.

Pictures from our Kauai trip

So close to walking...

she can stand up on her own, but sometimes she is too scared to do it. I am afraid that she is going to start walking while I am in Hawaii, and I will miss her first steps. That would teach me. So, this is just going to be a quick little post, with a picture, and a video. I love the video, because it shows that I really do have awesome dogs. They put up with Jordan beating on them, because in the end, she still loves them, you will see her give Mousse a love in the video.

My new adventure.......

So, my new adventure as of yesterday, is Scentsy. I am going for it. I know that quite a few people are selling it nowadays, but I thought I would try. All the girls at my work we performing their Peer pressure on me, and talked me into it telling me they would buy from me. So, if anyone feels the need to take pity on me, and buy some from me, I would be glad to help you fulfill that need. I haven't gotten my consultant starter kit yet, but it is on it's way, hopefully by Wednesday or so this week. My new website is not all that exciting just yet, but give me time, I am still working on it.

Baby Mowgli

Here are a few cute pictures of Jordan (with her Elvis curl, it's always better before she goes to bed, right after her bath, and a little messed up by the time she wakes in the morning.) and a video of little Mowgli cub walking around on her hands and feet with her Jungle mates, Kasha, Mousse and Diva.