Broadmoor 2007

Watching Jordan skate in the World Arena and seeing her scores post on the jumbo tran was definitely a moment for me. You can read more about her experience on her website, http://www.jordanking.us/.

My Favorite Boys

Baseball, our family loves baseball. I really don't mind the red filthy, stinky baseball socks, or Taylor washing his new red jersey in a load of whites, or stepping on a baseball in the middle of the night. I love a hot day, sitting in my chair with peanuts and a slurpee watching my boys play the game of baseball. Our family has made terrific friends through this sport and have many memories. I still remember the days my dad took me to watch the Giants and Dodgers play at the Candlestick in San Francisco. We love baseball!

More Photo's

Family Photo

Last month, a dear high school friend took family photos. Carin is amazing! Our last family photo was a few weeks before Jason's snowboarding accident...almost 4 years ago. Time goes by fast.

My Handsome Taylor

Taylor is awesome! He left his dad the sweetest letter for Father's Day. Jason is a terrific father and I love to watch the bond he has with Taylor and Tanner. I just love Taylor. He is still my gentle giant...I have a few gray hairs from him but wouldn't want it any other way! Taylor endures so much. He was pitching with a broken foot and just last month he broke his wrist. Fortunately, it's been minor fractures. I had such a "mom moment" watching him pitch this season. It's hard to believe he has literally broken every bone in his leg and arm he throws from.

Traveling Begins....

It's been quite a week. Jordan got a sinus infection and couldn't skate for a few days. Her doctor has loaded her up with medication that has cleared her sinus and now good to travel. Jordan's knee has also flared up due to growing 2 inches in three months and getting ready to start the competition season. Her physical therapist is helping her along and we see him before we fly to Colorado. She skated in a local competition and didn't skate well but learned valuable lessons for the big competition. Her dress is amazing and beautiful on the ice!!! Thanks Jill for working so hard! More pictures to come, wish us luck!!!

Jason and Tanner Camping

Since Taylor was in California, Jordan was sleeping over at a friends house and I was going to clean the house...the boys decided to take an adventure and go camping. Tanner had a blast just being with his Dad. He couldn't tell me what his favorite part was, he loved it all!

A Week of Surprises!

I had a terrific evening last night and it was a perfect surprise! My evening was winding down after a day at the rink and shuffling kids around the valley. Jordan was staying the night at a friends house, Tanner was at youth night, Taylor in California and Jason taking Missy to the airport. I had the whole house in a peaceful silence until the door bell rang and it was two old friends from High School. Mark Taylor and Chad Vannucci surprised me with a visit. It was so much fun to hear about their families, challenges and faith, the past 15 plus years. Chad summed it up by saying we had the best time growing up. Mark, Chad and I had the best ward, incredible ward leaders, Hamilton Air Force Base, Novato High and parents that supported our crazy adventures. We were fortunate to have that experience! Thanks Mom and Dad for providing a terrific place to grow up. Unfortunately, today Hamilton Air Force Base isn't there and the surroundings are not the same! Mark, Chad and I went to the same elementary, middle school and high school. It was awesome to have our paths cross again! Now, it would be great to have a photo but I am still getting use to taking photos and forgot....HOWEVER, I do have a photo of a dessert I made on Sunday. (Yes, I made it) The crust was some kind of melted pretzels and it needed to be cooled before I added the strawberry jello stuff. Of course, I didn't have much time so I thought I would stand there by the freezer to cool off the dish...The photo includes this weird cream cheese and whip cream mix on my nose thanks to Missy. The family was in shock I was cooking such a dessert. It was good.

Graduation for Tanner-8th Grade

Tanner has finished his years at Clayton!!! He is heading to East with Taylor. Clayton's promotion was very nice and Tanner was well behaved. Like his new haircut??? His week of activities were quiet, due to choices he had made. Instead of going out to lunch with friends, he is eating lunch with me (lucky me!!!)...I will take him out instead of a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Good News for Tanner, he is playing baseball this summer with Taylor and Jason on the East summer league. He has a fun summer planned with river rafting and Scout Camp.

Graduation for Jordan-6th Grade

Jordan's week has been filled with loads of graduation activities. She has been to two swim parks, Lagoon, Graduation Dinner, dance and promotion. It's a new beginning for many of her friends. Her school feeds into 4 different middle schools and this was their last time together. I was excited to have our last one through elementary!!! No more Halloween parades, carnivals, valentine boxes, or driving up the steep hill in the snow. Jordan is ready to move on, so is Mom! She has skated one hour a day with all the activities going on. It's been a good time to heal her quad.