Her last day is June 29, 2009!!!
This is Jordan's "I am getting ticked off" look towards Tanner.
It is difficult to accept how quickly they have grown, it is also difficult to accept the boys awful hair! Tanner is getting it cut on Monday...
As we were leaving church, the boys were around a sweet grandma who was having fun reuniting with Taylor. I overheard Tanner describing to Sister Kunz how she too can have gauges like Taylor!
Despite our challenging year with Taylor, I must admit I am so proud of our relationship and his relationship with Jordan and Tanner. During sacrament, another sweet older couple sitting behind us told me how much she enjoyed watching Taylor and Jordan care for each other.
We also had a great dinner with Missy and the Sister Missionaries. I made dinner and it wasn't even a struggle! 
I am blessed and filled with gratitude for this incredible family I have!
The last photo was taken the 2nd night. Our family had a great time! It seems after the ice show each year, life suddenly takes a faster pace! Her choreographer is in town finishing her new program, she is getting ready to take two more tests with US Figure Skating, dresses are being designed and time to break in new boots along with all the summer registration forms for upcoming competitions! 
Don the music man with Jason as the announcer.
Don and Jason team up for many skating events...
A little tradition...Jordan and her sweet little girlfriend always find time to dance a hoe down!
2008 Ice Show
2009 Ice Show
It's that time of year again...the annual Ice Show!
Taylor helped as one of the spotlighters. He is doing terrific. Taylor has a new job, new roommate, one credit left in high school and then off to college!
Tanner later arrived and as usual kept us laughing!
My plan for the next month is to take normal family photos!
Jordan and I after the 1st night of the ice show. Jordan skated a solo to the music "No Air".
Jordan, Cordero and De
Jordan and her sweet friend, De.
One more night...
Ummm...
First of all who would take my camera without ASKING!!!
Second, who would be climbing a tree, THIS HIGH...
I would hope it's not this beautiful young lady because if it was I am sure she was not wearing any shoes! Sweet Jordan, let's remember what we do everyday except Sunday...SKATE, let's remember the last time you climbed the fence to that same tree you were taking photos from, you fell and received a few stitches!!! 
and a wonderful welcoming to this...
Once I arrived, Kathy and Renee (many of my friends had her as a kindergarten teacher) took me to the St. George temple in the 65 degree weather!!!
I love my quick trips to St. George! 
A couple months ago during a Costco trip I thought just what if....
On Friday as Jason and I were driving to Costco (after stopping at Hire's for a large diet coke with lime and extra crunchy ice...) I saw a taco stand and this HUGE lump was felt in my throat and my eyes quickly filled with tears and I missed him...really missed him.
It was like Christmas and I felt complete joy finding new photos of my Dad!
This is his tomatoes he was so proud of!
I love the display of the huge ant, Tabasco sauce and wine!
I was excited about finding these photos of his DEN!!! 
There was always so much to look at...
and it was always growing...
It's been 16 months since I last spoke to my Dad and not a day goes by that I don't think about him. I have accepted the shock and yucky moments of grieving. My heart is healing and I have found some peace. I rejoice when I stumble across old photos such as this photo with my mom. Even though I am wiping away a few tears, I still feel his presence...
and then I find this photo and it reminds me of this....jpg)
Dad wearing a helmet on a stationary bike!
Now, I am laughing and hearing him say in his spanish accent, "It's tea law!"
I felt much like a butterfly spending many long days slowly crawling through grief, tearful nights wanting to be wrapped in his arms and feel secure again...but now I have reached a stage of moving on and emerging into a stronger, faithful woman. I have read that butterflies are a reminder of those that have passed on and though I have yet to see one in Utah, I believe the symbol of a butterfly is to remind me that life has many stages and once we experience the different stages we end up being free of the pain, much like when a butterfly is finally free from the cocoon and flies away...
The fake flowers (that were thrown on the ice after a performance for Jordan) was a hit! 
Cedar is Tanner's best friend. She is a female version of Tanner...hyper and funny! I am exhausted trying to keep up with their adventures. They are loyal friends! It hasn't been a terrific start to the new year for Cedar. He father recently died. My heart just ached as these two incredible kids supported each other. I was impressed with Tanner's maturity and how much he helped the family with a special video for the funeral.
