Joy in the Jorgensen Journey

3.25.2009

California 2009

We had the opportunity to go to visit some family in California this past week.

We had a great time! We went to the zoo, the beach, Scandia, rode motorcycles, swam....and swam some more in the pool and sat in the hot tub.

Great times and lots of great memories!

The picture below, Ashlyn actually got out of the hot tub to pose for this.

She is so cute!

Gratefulness....

1. Family vacations.

2. Memories

3. Sun dresses :)

3.15.2009

The past 6 months Aaliyah has been asking us if she could get her ears pierced. We kept putting her off, thinking that she would just forget about it. We figured she would get in the chair and freak out, then we would have wasted our time.

Well we were at the mall last night. She asked again. We explained to her that it hurts for a small amount of time and then it's over. She still wanted them done. I told her I would only let her do it if there were two ladies there to do it at the same time. Lucky for us, there were.

She wanted them. She wanted the pink sparkly daisies. She went through with it. Not a tear was shed, not a peep out of her mouth. I was amazed. I'm still amazed. I thought for sure we would have a scene.

Nothing.

Perfect.

They look great. She is so proud of her new studs :)

Gratitude.....

1. Aaliyah and he sense of style...you all know she has it :)

2. Not feeling as weak as I thought I would watching.

3. Feeling the need to blog .... just a little bit again!

2.06.2009

The Heart Truth

If my Grandma (Madonna) Richins were still here I'm SURE today would be her favorite day! To say she loved the color red was a HUGE understatement. Red was Grandma Richins!!! Today the only problem she would have had is to decide WHICH red outfit to wear...here is why.

Today is National Wear Red Day! It is a day when Americans nationwide will wear red to show their support for women's heart disease awareness. This observance promotes the Red Dress symbol and provides an opportunity for everyone to unite in this life-saving awareness movement by showing off a favorite red dress, shirt, or tie, or Red Dress Pin.

So slap on your red and go out there girls and strut your stuff!

I know if my Grandma Richins was around she would....who knows...Maybe she is in heaven wearing her favorite red nightgown as we speak.

Thankful for.....

1. The color red. LOVE IT!

2. Memories of Grandma Madonna.

3. A BFF that lives 2000 away, but still manages to brighten my day!

1.30.2009

Discovery Museum Fieldtrip

Aaliyah has the best fieldtrips with her pre-school.

If work permits Layne or I try to attend all of them with her.

Her school went to the Discovery Museum at the Gateway.

Our schedules worked out that the four of us were able to go together.

This is only the second time I have been there. What a super fun place!

Pilot Jorgensen and her Crew....Don't they look tough :)

Ashlyn thought she was in heaven...and then she saw the babies. I thought she was going to die!

Ashlyn and I concentrating oh so hard on our VERY important scientific test with cupcake holders.....

Anything that involves a ball going in a hole...Layne is there to help :)

Donuts .25 cents, bananas .10 cents, oranges .15 cents, milk $1.55.....Your total comes to $152.33. :)

Future news anchors for KSL...don't they look like naturals?

Thankful for.....

1. Fun filled days with my girls.

2. Free fieldtrips :)

3. Spanky's Sandwhich Shop!

1.21.2009

Where did January go?

I had very good intentions of keeping my blog up to date for the few readers that I do have for 2009. Hmmm. Well January has come and gone. I am looking forward to Valentine's day. Not that I have any big plans, but I love showering my girls with love :)

I guess to catch up on what has happened in January. New Years was uneventful. I watch the NY celebration with Aaliyah and Ashlyn. It was 10:00 p.m. our time, but they didn't need to know that. We had yummy snacks and played games and had our own little New Year's party and were in bed by 10:15 p.m. Perfect.

My baby Ashlyn turned 3 on January 17th.

Ashlyn has really grown into a little girl this past year. She is the funny one in our family....she gets that from her mommy :) We all know how funny I am. She is big into doing everything by herself. Helping me make dinner, clean up her toys, and hoarding all her toys in one corner of the house. She makes me happy and I love her!

We had a Tinkerbell party for her 3rd birthday. She is...well WAS a huge Tinkerbell fan. Everything had to be Tinkerbell. Then she put on her new Tinkerbell dress-ups and was so sad when she could not fly. I think that did it for Tinkerbell. We have now moved onto Snow White. Sounds safe. Thanks for the Tinkerbell cake Emily! She loved it!

Layne has taken Shelby and Aaliyah ice fishing a couple times this month. I am thankful that a couple of my girls like the outdoors so they can keep Layne company doing what he loves to do.

Overall it has been a good start to yet another year.

I hope the rest of you are making the most of it!

Thankful for.....

1. My family.

2. Good health.

3. "I'm thankful we don't live in a box" said Aaliyah.

Me too Aaliyah...me too.

12.30.2008

Christmas

I'm a little late on posting some Christmas pictures.

Give me a break. We have been busy :)

Hope you all had a Merry Christmas and have a great

Happy New Years!

1. Getting back to normal life.

2. Not worring about making one new year's resolution!

3. Having a great Christmas and spending lots of time with family.

12.10.2008

2008 Family Pictures

I attempted to take my own random pictures of the girls last weekend. It was well overdue to get them updated. Aaliyah of course would not cooperate and had to wear what she wanted to wear, so if you will imagine she is in a cute brown vest with blue jeans and brown boots. Ashlyn would not leave her stuffed dog in the car and had to be a "part of the family." I was just glad they smiled when it counted. Enjoy the pictures of the girls...I sure do :)