I LOVE THEM!

A few of my favorite men!

Ouch!

Second night of the ice show...it didn't go as planned!
De and Jordan before she was attacked by a blade.

During Jordan's group number, her and another skater collided in a corner. The other skaters blade attacked Jordan's leg and caused a little wound. Not many noticed the collision since it was in the corner. She finished the program and then the swelling started. She barely made it off the ice. Her thigh has the slice marks from both edges of the blade and the toe pick. The swelling was incredible!

We spent the rest of the evening at the clinic. No broken bones but a nice size blood clot. She can't skate for 10 days and is attached to the ice unit.

This is the next day. The swelling has started to decrease.

Monday afternoon
She is taking it very well and starting to move her knee around.

Tennesse Titans and Carolina Panthers

Robert was drafted in the 5th Round to Tennesse Titans!!!

RJ was drafted in the 7th Round to Carolina Panthers!!!

Ice Stravaganza

It's Ice Show time! A few photos behind the ice...
Tanner and Taylor helped out as Spot Lighters at our annual ice show. I love having my boys around!
Jordan's friends came to cheer her on. Her make up looks messy. Her last number is Thriller!

Family Love!

Tanner, Jasmine and Taylor

Mo was also a spot lighter...

Purple...

This summer I will start collecting purple shirts, sweatshirts, blankets and scarfs...It's strange to find any other color except Red and White but this fall, I will be wearing purple! Mo will also be wearing more purple! After he took off his pads, we noticed he was wearing a Utah shirt. My hand is covering the logo...
Mo had his Spring Scrimmage Game at Weber State University. It's a beautiful school nestled along the earthquake fault behind the bleachers in this photo. We just felt a 5.0 earthquake last week. It was centered along that fault line. Jason, Tanner and I drove up to Weber to watch our Mo play and wear PURPLE!

He had a great game! Of course, while I was in the restroom, Mo picked up a fumble and scored a touchdown. I will no longer drink water during the games!!!

Just a beautiful day soaking up the sun and watching one of our favorite boys play ball! Tanner heads to his summer football camp in June while I start working with a new crew of Utah players next month. This fall will be a little busy but oh such a lucky woman to attend so many football games! I love my life...

Thriller

The annual ice show begins this week.

April 23 and 24 at 7:00 pm

Salt Lake City Sports Complex

Jordan and Cordero are skating a "Thriller" number!

Fernando Valenzuela

My Dad loved this man. He was a famous LA Dodger Baseball pitcher. I remember watching games with my Dad when he would pitch and going to Candlestick Ball Park when the Dodgers played the Giants. I also remember when fans thought my Dad was Fernando when he wore his Dodger Blue jacket. My sweet Dad even signed a few baseballs with his name.

Dad would have loved seeing this photo. Fernando was being honored in LA for his accomplishments as a pro baseball player. The Dodgers also finally won their first game of the season.

Jason and I are going to a Dodger's game in LA on May 1st (my birthday).
I miss my Dad...
I miss him a lot!

Easter 2010

Easter Baskets, Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Dinner

Easter Fun

It was nice to sleep in! The kids received a simple, small basket of MY favorite candy to share with me, lotion, bubbles (bubbles are for all ages) and an Easter Egg with note saying "more to come at the Easter Egg Hunt..."
Jason and I hid 32 eggs, Mo had a difficult time finding THREE! He noticed Jordan had some eggs stashed in her pockets. Mo tried to shake them out!!!
Cute Jasmine loving every minute!

Taylor and Jasmine

Each egg had either a $1.00 or a question to answer. Some questions led to a long discussion!

What is your favorite song? Sing It.

What is your favorite childhood memory?

Who is your hero and Why?

Why do we celebrate Easter?

What is the Atonement?

What is your favorite dance move? Show us.

What are two things you are grateful for?

What is the Resurrection?

What is the Crucifixion?

After they answered the questions, they could pick a gift card from the basket...however the gift card may be for someone else!

It was a fun day to spend with the family. Mo's friend, Chris and Missy also joined us for dinner.

HAPPY EASTER!

Elderly Eyes

Last year the school told me Jordan should have her eyes checked. A few months ago the doctor suggested I take her to get her eyes checked too. Finally, we squeeze in an appointment to have her eyes checked. The eye doctor came out and said, "She has a hard time making her eyes focus." Ummm, I could have told him that. All my children have a hard time focusing. He then dilated her eyes and told me, "She is far sighted. To the degree of what I see in the elderly."We ordered new glasses.

Perhaps this explains why her room is so messy and she leaves dirty clothes in the bathroom!!!

and this is why we LOVE Mo!

Jordan had a few friends sleep over and have facials...After a long week of spring football practice, a pulled hamstring and loads of homework, Mo was ready to relax at home for the weekend!
Little did he know the house was taken over for giggling, chatty girls who wanted to give HIM a facial. Tanner knew better and left early in the day with his friends.

Mo didn't mind...he even made the girls chicken enchiladas for dinner!

and this is why we LOVE Mo!

and this is why I LOVE my JOB!

I have been VERY busy at work. Besides the figure skating, I organize the youth sports for the county and the field house (U of U football training facility). It's been quite the adventure learning the new programs, countless emails and dealing with parents...but it was all worth it to cross paths with Brother and Sister Nelson on our first day of soccer! They were attending their grandson's game. Sister Nelson was my first Beehive Advisor. When I was 12, she kidnapped me for breakfast and we walked across the Golden Gate Bridge. It was my first real exposure to the youth program of the LDS religion. I have such fond memories of Girls Camp, youth nights, basketball and much more! It's been over 20 years since we last saw each other. I just love this lady!
Leslie is one of the Nelson's daughters. I had no idea her darling family relocated to Utah. It was a great surprise to reconnect with the soccer program I was involved in. We grew up in Novato, CA. Her brother and I were great friends throughout our youth years!

Black Beauty

After three months, we finally bought a downsized car! This adventure caused much contention for Jason and I. I wanted another mini van...Jason wanted a Mercedes-Benz. We spent MANY weekends at various car lots. I was voted down by the family for another mini van and told it was time to downsize!
I drove everyone nuts by backing out of signing the documents for three different cars. The Mercedes-Benz had too many features and very complicated! Besides, Mo would never have fit in the back seat!

She is perfect...smaller than the "Mothership" but comfortable for our downsizing family!

Meanwhile, the poor Mothership sits in the street. She trembles because she is in the hands of Tanner and Mo. She did us well! I loved this van. Great memories of my Dad in this van and numerous family trips to California!

Typical Tanner!

I receive a text from Tanner informing me of an awards ceremony taking place in a few hours! He asked if I would come. OF COURSE! I was expecting a small event at the high school for a film project...I was so wrong! The awards ceremony was at the Junior College with hundreds of parents, teenagers and many wearing red jackets! The program book was 16 pages... Tanner is very limited with the information he offers to us...Jason and I had no idea what was going on! My jaw dropped when I saw Tanner wearing a shirt, tie and the RED jacket! I knew he was working on a film project, but he seems to always have a project to work on...I noticed much of his time has been spent with football training, so I had no idea he was involved with this event. The ceremony was quite different and strange. By the time I figured out what was going on, Tanner's name was announced taking third place!

He received this fine medal and stood on the podium on the stage. Of course we don't have any photos because we sat in the very back of this large facility!

We are very proud of our Tan Man!

Congratulations!!!

Programs!

Jordan has been busy! Evgeni was back in town to work on her new programs. Her long program is very DIFFERENT. The double axel is beautiful and she is consistently landing them. Now it's working on the triples and getting both programs ready for competition that starts in June! Her website has been updated...take a peak www.jordanking.us

Hanging Out with Mo!

Mo spends most weekends with our family but for Weber State's Spring Break, we got him the whole week and loved every moment. He ran with Tanner at 5:30 am, cooked amazing meals with Jordan, BBQ with Tanner, watched Jordan skate and work at the complex with me. They also watched many, many movies. He even watched Jordan's Disney movies with her!
I can't explain how he has made such a huge impact on our family so quickly. We love how he appreciates "family" and just enjoys our home...something I take for granted. Raising an athlete is surreal. It's year round - dealing with pressure, injuries, mental preparedness and devotion. I love watching Mo and Jordan connect. They understand each other and he has been a great example and a terrific "older brother" for her.
He fits right in with his humor! Mo and Tanner can keep us laughing for hours. Spring training starts this week at Weber. I am excited for what's ahead for Mo...it won't be easy but it will be worth it.

Thanks Mo for finding room in your heart for us! We are proud of you!!!