Pacific Coast Sectionals

Jordan and Cordero competed in the Pacific Coast Sectional Championships November 9-13, 2010. Jordan didn't skate the way she wanted to but gained great experience. Cordero finished 4th and qualified for U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

Jordan came home and decided it was time to land some triples!

Sweet Victory against Montana

I love when I sit in the stands and Mo is on the field, he looks over his shoulder to find us.

I love after each game the family and fans walk onto the field to hug their players...Mo always gives us a kiss.

I love when the music plays, you sometimes can find Mo dancing on the field during warm ups.

I love after the game is over, he wants to come home...our home.

I love these boys...

The WETTEST Game EVER!

We returned home from California driving all day on Tuesday. We had not seen Mo for over a week, so he surprised us on Wednesday. We were then back on a football field on Saturday to watch Mo play in the WETTEST game EVER!!!

Seriously, it rained the entire game! Fortunately, we won!

I did something I thought I would never do...during the third quarter Mo trotted back to the locker room with two trainers. He did not seem hurt so I waited for him to return back to the field. Well, I waited and waited and waited. Finally, I couldn't wait any longer. I marched into the locker room to find out what was wrong with my Mo. He thought he had another concussion, so he was done playing....Mo is fine and will play next week.

BTW, their locker rooms are very messy!

She Made It!!!

On Sunday, Jordan placed 1st place in her short program! It was beautiful, clean, confident skating. One of my favorite moments was watching her skate her short program. Jordan was so excited! The next day she competed her long program and was the last skater of the entire event. (A very long wait.) She placed 4th in her freeskate with another clean performance and high GOE scores. Combining scores from her short and long she finished 3rd overall and will advance to the Pacific Coast Sectional in November at Culver City, California. The photo above is a new recognition program USFS organizes. All the skaters who receive 2's in their GOE's for any element is posted and receives recognition. She had the most in her group!
Tanner joined us with GMA!

They had a fun time together.

GMA and Jordan...GMA will also join us in Culver City!!!

Central Pacific Regionals

The rink is very cold, very loud, very busy! Jordan and I took a little walk and sat in a nice open area of grass. It was a beautiful sunny day.
She is skating great! Full of confidence and doing her job! She competes on Sunday and Monday. Jason used all the ice from our floor to give her an ice bath...(helps with sore muscles). She was smiling in this photo but shortly after she had a few tears. It stings after a few minutes!

Tanner and Jordan

Tanner joined us for Regionals. He lasted one day and then we took him to Grandma's!!!
It's nice to see them get along!

It's Time for Regionals...

...and we are off! We are leaving for the Central Pacific Regionals in Roseville, California. Jordan is doing very well and training hard! She skates Sunday and Monday. She needs to make the top 4 to advance to Sectionals!

The ORMSBY'S!!!

It's been over 12 years since we last saw Karen and Alvin Ormsby! We moved to the East Bay and then Utah and they moved back to Australia. The past month they moved back to Utah (Ogden to be exact). Whitney attends Weber and they joined us for their first college football game. Mo had a concussion and did not play but we had a great time reconnecting!
Weber also won!!!

Homecoming 2010

I never thought I would ever see this day! Tanner and Jordan attending Homecoming with the same group of friends!!! I LOVE IT!
Jordan and Hans (one of Tanner's best buddies!)

Tanner and Maddi

The kids had a great time! We had a house full of teenagers and everyone stayed over for Sunday cooking and football. It was a fun weekend.

Weber Won!!!

It took 4 overtimes and the stadiums lights to turn off but Weber finally won their first home game of the season! It was the LONGEST game I have ever sat through, but I plan to sit through many more games to watch my Mo play football. He had a great game. We all came home to a house full of teenagers. Jordan and Tanner had their homecoming dance. Mo was sore and tired but getting ready to play Sacramento next week. I just love this kid and so proud of him!

I Seriously LOVE Them!!!

There have been moments when I have not liked them...raising teenagers is like nailing jello to a tree! However, right now at this favorite moment I not only like them, I treasure them, I cherish them and I seriously LOVE them.

When It's a Bad Day...

This is not a great blade to skate on! Last week Jordan's blade did a very RARE thing. The inside blade become loose. We used this wire to keep it together for a few days until her new blades arrived! I expect a refund...this might have been very dangerous.
While in LA, Jordan's boot had a malfunction! The tongue completely removed from the boot. Fontunately, a sweet man named Hans from the pro shop made a temporary fix. Her new boots will hopefully arrive next week!

Ice Cream at Manhattan Beach!

Grandma and Jordan enjoyed this little snack at Manhatten Beach! This was after we ate at a great place with a handful of TV's playing all the football games! Loved it!

Visiting Grandpa King

Jason took a moment from all the wedding activities to visit his Dad in Sebastopol, California.
Tanner at the front entrance to his house. Jason grew up on this property.

Jason and his Dad.

Grandpa King and the grandkids!

The Rehearsal Dinner

Cubby and Meagan with all the Groomsmen!
Jason and I at the rehearsal dinner. I just love this man!

Another favorite...my brother, I love him too!

Mom, Chris and Missy...my new brother in law. I love him too because he makes my sister so happy!

Grandma and the Grandkids!

More people I love! Soon to come...photos of the wedding. It was fabulous, beautiful and such a great event to gather with family and friends. I loved every minute, except for the ouchy bridal shoes I had to wear!!!

First Day of School for Tan Man

It was a bit crazy! Tanner started school and we dropped him off as Jason and I were heading to the airport. Jordan will start school when we get back from two weeks in CA!!! I look so forward to Tanner's senior year. I LOVE the bond Jordan and Tanner have despite the yelling and shouting. I LOVE watching Tanner grow up and figure out what he wants to do with his life. His adventures are wild and so ever changing!

The Night Before His Senior Year...

While I am packing to leave for two weeks, I had to stop and realize this is the last night before Tanner's senior year of High School. We have so much happening in the next 5 months, it's almost frightening. The family is leaving (all at different times) to California for Cubby's wedding this Saturday, Jordan is competing in San Francisco and Los Angeles all in 9 days and everyone is returning back all on different days. It's crazy, seriously crazy and I am trusting everyone will remember to pack the new clothes we purchased for the wedding! Tanner will keep us on our toes but I will definitely enjoy what is coming our way. He had a group of friends over the other night. They had a pit fire outside and talked into the late hour. I was even surprised once the cute girls left, they sat and talked with me for a few hours watching the fire and cooking smores. What I didn't realize was the next morning when I observed the MESS in the backyard, Tanner had a gasoline can next to the fire!!! Oh, Tan Man, how much I LOVE this kid! I am bracing myself for the upcoming adventures...I can't believe he is a senior in high school and is still alive.

Now back to packing!

Our Mo

I don't know what Jason and I did to be so blessed to have Mo is our family! Jordan spoke at church on Sunday and mention how pure love brings the most happiness. Sharing our love with Mo has brought such great happiness to our family. I love this photo because it captures his toughness...reminds me of the first day I met him. But behind the tough, determined look is a kind, gentle soul. I love how he cares so much about us. I love his laughter and I love how hard he is working to accomplish his goals! We just love our Mo and miss him while he is training!

Endless Love

Missy and I could not attend Meagan's Bridal Shower in California. We decided to send her a special gift celebrating her "Endless Love" to our sweet brother! Jason, Chris, Missy and I had a blast making the video. This version includes the bloopers. I can't wait for August 28th!!!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Skate Salt Lake

Uncle Chris stopped by to watch Jordan compete at Skate Salt Lake!He was so inspired that he wanted to try some moves!!!

Chloe Barnes also stopped by to assist her mom, Annette Barnes, to present the Annette Barnes Award. Chloe and Jordan skated when they were very little! She is an amazing young lady!

It's always sweet to have Jasmine and Taylor around too!

Jordan placed first and continues to train HARD! She has one more week of summer training and then the travels begin. She will compete in San Francisco the end of this month, attend Cubby's wedding and then head down to LA for Goldenwest!!!