Wow! Has October really come and gone already? The year is slipping by! I wanted to post a few pictures of the cutest little penguin I have ever seen!

Jordyn went trick and treating with her cousins this year. Much to my surprise, She figured out pretty quick how Halloween works. Never under estimate the power of candy on a child! She was quick to follow her cousins up to the doors and "waddle" her way to the front to ensure her share of the candy. We also did some trick or treating at Oma's house.. although we were a little late for teh costume contest. I know she would have won!


Jordyn is picking up words that she hears and mimickin facial expressions. Right now she is perfecting her furrow brow scowl. She uses it whenever momma tells her no! I will be sure to capture it on camera and share with everyone. It is hard to keep a straight face with her.As always, she is a As As always Jordyn is a curious little girl and climbs into and onto anything, weather it is the cubbards or the couch. The other day, I caught her standing on her car toy as if she was Evil Knevil the dare devil!

Moving month

Okay, Okay, I completely slacked on taking pictures of Jordyn this month. In the beginning of the month, we moved into a new house. Jake found the house for us and I think it is a very good move. It is a smaller house but has an awesome yard. Jordyn spent almost all of her time running around outside in her new yard! And there are very big dogs ( horses) right behind us. Grandmom Loni was sure to show her the horses right away and now she runs outside to the back fences to look for the horses everyday.















We did, however, get to spend time with friends. We went to the park almost everyday. It is right own the road from our new house. When Jordyn gets a smidge bigger, we can even walk to the library! Momma's favorite "free store"! For now, we stroller it.




























The family also took a trip to visit Aunt Kasey at college. While there Jordyn had stroller races, played with Aunt Kasey and as always was just plain adorable!

















See you next month for Halloween!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Can you believe our munchkin is a year old??!! The past year has flown by so fast. Watching Jordyn grow and learn all her "tricks" has been amazing. I can hardly begin to even try and sum up all of my emotions. I have learned so much from my daughter, and I have learned just as much by sharing my life with Jake. I know most of my family can not believe that I found a man that has gotten me to stay in one spot for this long. Yet Jake is so awesome, I would be a fool to want to live my life with out him. He is the most incredible father to Jordyn. I love to watch them play together. There is nothing better to given the opportunity of watching pure happiness in one's face! So enough of the emotional mess from me! Here are pictures from Jordyn's big day...


We had a picnic at Chipeta Park in Nederland. Grandpop even came to visit from Pennsylvania. He had to hide from Momma for a few days. it was a xrazy few days for all involved! Jordyn played at the park and made a friend. She also got to eat cake for the first time.. and was into opening her gifts...with a little help from her cousins, Dakota and Caeden.


And the Queen said..."Let them eat cake!"

Other fun things we tried this month was Jordyn's first ice cream cone care of Grandpop...





And lemons... care of Grandmom Loni...


And most of the the month, we just played!

July was hot! After visint family and friends in PA, I came home to start a new job. Yeah no more nights! I am still teching but am now at a glorious day hospital. It was not hard to switch to days after almost a year of waking up with Jordyn... although I do miss my daily naps! It has been a hot hot hot month.


Jordyn spent as much time playing in water as she could. She went to Loveland for a friends birthday party. At the park up there, they have an over sized sprinkler for the kids. Jordyn was fine walking in the water, but she was not OK when the water splashed in the face unexpectadly Jordyn also sprouted a few more teeth this month! They seem to be coming in groups now! Other then Jordyn's Birthday next week... we have been trying to just stay cool!

Vacation!

June was fantastic! I took my very first plane ride... and slept through most of it! Momma and Daddy took me all the way to Pa to meet the other side of my family. I have a HUGE family!I stayed at Grandpops house and he told me I should take the bike for a spin....

We had a picnic for everyone at Grandpops house. It was so hot and humid that I sat in the pool with my cousins most of the time! Daddy even jumped after awhile!

I hung out with my aunts, uncles, cousins, frinds and of course I played with Grandpop and my bamba...

I even met my Great Grandmom! She is soo cool!

Of course, while on vacation, We had a girls day and went shopping in Peddler's Village!

I had so much fun visitng with friends and family! I LOVE being on vacation!

Oh, And I almost forgot to tell everybody, I took my first steps this month! I waited until Momma's birthday to show off my new skills, I think she is a little apprehensive about me walking!

what a month!

Well, May brought quite the activities.

We celebrated Jake's 23rd birthday early in the month.
Jordyn found out that any "toys" Daddy got would quickly become her own if she really wanted them.

Shortly after, Jordyn finally cut her first tooth that we have all been so patiently waiting for. And she continues to cut more... so far we have two teeth. It is strane to see her smile with pearly whites in there now! Unfortunatly, I have not been able to get them on film to show off, she is quite protective of those little teeth!

Jordyn also debuted as a little singer this month. The family went to see Aunt Kasey's final preformance in the elite Loquations Choir where she had a fantastic solo...backed up by Jordyn. "They" sang KT Tunsdell 'Suddenly I see'.

Aunt Kasey also graduted this month! Yeah Kasey! Jordyn enjoyed the ceremony and the party following. Granny flew out for the festivites. Basically Jordyn got to meet lots of people near and far.

Jordyn even helped us set up for the graduation party.. but quickly became distracted...

Jodryn spent time with many of her friends.

Jordyn spent time trying new foods, some I approved of (pickles)... and others I did not (random flowers)!

Of course we had a few "girl's days" this month..

We are trying to teach her the importance of driving and shopping at an early age!

As always, this little munchkin is keeping me on my toes..always into something!