The Kammerer Family

Cousins are the Best!

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Happy New Year!

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Happy Birthday Jesus! Chrsitmas 2011

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Christmas Pictures 2011

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Memaw - my sweet Grandmother

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December 1, 2011

We miss you Memaw & I love you with all my heart. Today was the day we said good bye to my beloved grandmother. She is rejoicing in Heaven with her family & friends that have gone to be with the Lord before her. Thank you for all the thoughts & prayers during this time. She was an amazing grandmother & I cherish many memories with her. As I reflect on the holidays of my childhood I smile as I think of her cookies, fruit cakes, and my grandfather playing Christmas music on his piano. Great times we spent together as a family!

November & December 2011

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November 2011 -

What is more fun then playing in deer corn? Playing in deer corn with rain water! Jordan loved this and it provided her with pure entertainment for the morning.

Her first haircut & she was fabulous. She loved her treat & quietly ate her Cheetos while De Dee cut her hair.

Jordan was an excellent help putting up the Christmas decorations. She was excited to see the lights when I plugged it in.

Artists after creating a masterpiece!

Jordan's first visit to the dentist. She was not real excited about this adventure.

Excuse me , you want me to do what?

She showed them how to brush her teeth. Dr. Barber was great and fast. She screamed and he did what he needed to while her mouth was wide open :)

Fun times with Havel & Hazel! These girls love each other & play well together! Peek a boo!

Notice Jordan crawling through the hole in the tree - Haven did not seem to mind.

The faces Jordan makes are priceless & can be a bit much at times. It is hilarious. Bye Mom, I have to go play with my friends.

December 2011

Waisslefest - New Braunfels 2011

Rebecca & Daniel toast to a fun night with family.

Aunt Alexis & Jani experiencing it for the first time. Love that the town still comes together for an event like this.

Daniel & Ryan were great fun & entertaining.

SURPRISE! We got to take Allison to her surprise 40th Birthday party!

My sweet helper - she loves helping me do things, even chores.

Notice she is standing on the bucket of homemade laundry detergent. It has lasted at least 2 months already and costs hardly nothing to make.

In case you would like to make some - here ya go!

5 gal. bucket (which can be bought in paint dept w/lid for about $5)
1/2c. borox
1 c. washing soda
1 bar zote--grated (is easier to grate than cheese!)

melt the zote on stove with about 2 qts. water. stir slowly.
when melted, add other two ingredients
pour into bucket and add enough water to fill. stir. sit overnight. will be thick and gooey. stir again.

use 1/2c. (or a little more for real stinky stuff). about 3/4 c. vinegar in rinse water (put where fabric softener goes.). I have some fabric softer sheets still so I have still been using those. I have friends who use the vinegar and love it.

Jordan likes to take her socks off and put them on her hand. She is very talented and can pick up her toys and play all while keeping on a sock. She put her "purse" on full of bows and starting waving & saying bye bye.

Lunch at the Gristmill with my fabulous Premier Girlfriends. It is a blessing to have wonderful women in my life.

My Premier grandma Julie & Mom Diane. They are super sweet and extremely supportive. Thanks for all your encouragement ladies!

Got to love Santa's Ranch. God blessed with a free season pass thanks to a friend from high school working the gate. I love his blessings and how he always provides even the little surprises.

We took Jordan to a Country Christmas close to the house. She had not been feeling well and we thought it would be a nice treat to get out of the house. She enjoyed seeing the animals & the hay ride!

Jordan is constantly saying Horse and pointing, but she was not too fond of the real donkey.

The original Navarro School House.

Jordan's first hayride! She loved it & wanted to go again. She did not want to get off the John Deere. She is a country already.

Dinner & Christmas with Friends

Emily loved her new pj's!

Ashton was excited about comfy camo pants!

Sweet Allison kept saying - "wow"

Absolutely love that we still get together. Life long friends that I love!

I'm Back!

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I am just ecstatic to be back on the blog and get everything going again! I am just full of joy right now for all of the good things the Lord has done and continues to do in my life!

We are doing super! I am back to feeling "normal" again & loving being home with Jordan. It did take an adjustment but we are on a routine & loving the time together. She has grown so much since the last pictures I posted. She is talking & communicating more and more each day! She will wake up and say "shoe - shoe outside" Then she will bring me my shoes and hers then head to the door. She loves playing outside with "hica" Chica & Tex love her to be with them too.

I am blessed with an amazing jewelry business. I absolutely love working with Premier Designs Jewelry. God has gone above and beyond to bless this business in my life. The tutoring in going wonderfully as well. I love working with Amy Littleton & all the fabulous families. Ahhhh life is grand.

I have learned to lean on God for strength & guidance each day. All needs we have had emotionally, physically, & financially he has met. I could go on and on about the Glory of the Lord.

Joey is doing well. He has had an adjustment to life after college. He is a fantastic father & wonderful husband! I am blessed to have him in my life. It is great to spend time with him & Jordan.

Jordan loves Toy Story 3 and her favorite character is "Bo - ni" Bonnie (the little girl who gets the toys from Andy at the end of the movie) She says "beepo beepo" (pretend microwave noises). This was the perfect costume for Jordan because it required regular clothes and nothing too tight or fluffy. Jordan loves comfortable clothes & shoes!

Jordan's new favorite song is - If your happy and you know it! She claps, stomps her feet, twirls in a circle and says Amen!

Be Blessed!

New Beginnings

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Tomorrow is the last day I will be employed at Navarro. It is going to be bittersweet. I have made many fond memories there and enjoyed having an awesome staff to work with everyday. The kids were great and I will miss this group I worked with this year. I am excited to start a new chapter in life. It is an amazing feeling when God answers prayers and opens opportunities to live your dream. I am excited to be able to be a working - stay at home - mom! I am thrilled to be with Jordan and watch her grow. I have had a hard time with postpartum and feel blessed to say I am no longer on the medicine any more and feel healed from the illness. I have been praying for a while about a part time job since Joey will be working full time. God answered my prayers and I will be tutoring in New Braunfels and selling Premier Jewelry. I could not be happier with my new career paths. There is nothing more exciting to me than to be done with the day in and day out stress of teaching. I would come home worn out and without any patience for anyone. This was tiring on me and the rest of the family. When God answered the prayer about a new path, I felt a ton of bricks off my shoulders.

I am excited to be able to get back to the things I enjoy doing....creating, taking pictures, scrap booking, blogging, etc. I must admit I am ready for some craft time with Jordan. I want finger paints, water colors, crayons, paper, and stickers! I could go on forever!

Here's to new beginnings :)

Spring 2011

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Man oh man where to begin......I am ready to be able to update the blog and get back to being me! I feel like I missed out on too much while working this past year. I am extremely thankful for God's plan to allow to work part time and be home with Jordan. I am thrilled to think of all the fun stuff we will get into at the house together. I am excited about the summer and swimming. Jordan loves the water and can even kick on her tummy and back. Here is a glimpse into what we have done in April & May 2011.

Toy Story 3 on Ice! Our sweet friends the Davidson's invited us to go to see Toy Story on Ice and you know I was all over that. Jordan loves Toy Story. She loved it on ice as well. The entire time she was laughing, dancing, smiling, and pointing at everything she saw. I am pretty sure she could not believe it! It was a blast!

Jordan was not too sure about her first pony ride.

Jordan ready to hunt Easter eggs with her friends at Nina's house. She was not thrilled to get up this particular morning :(

I am normally pretty good about not crying when I drop her off in the morning, but this was an exception. I was missing her first little celebration that she would participate in. I asked Nina to take some pictures and of course she did not mind at all. Jordan had a great time hunting eggs. When we came home she even got into the good stuff before I realized what she was doing.

Easter Morning before church! Love her facial expressions!

Joey earned his mater's degree! We are extremely proud of all his accomplishments! We love you Daddy!

10 years in college called for a huge celebration! Thank you to all of our family and friends that supported us over the years. We could not have done it with out your love and support.

Going to the chapel and were going to get married......

Justin and Brianna sealed their vows and we were there to help them celebrate!

Jordan loved the hotel phone. She immediately picked up the phone and started saying ...hello...hello :)

Kaden and Jordan practicing walking down the isle!

Congratulations!

April 14th Update!

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Sorry, I have not posted on the blog in a long time. There are fun and exciting things happening in our life and I could not be more thrilled. I am wrapping up teaching for the school year. 36 more days, but who is counting?!?! I am going to be staying at home and working part time. I am missing Jordan and really looking forward to spending more time with her. I am excited about my new career paths. I will still be working with children as a math tutor in New Braunfels at Tutoring by Amy Littleton. I am thankful that God placed Amy in my life and she is allowing me to join in with her business. I am selling Premier Jewelry as another way to make some "fun" money. It is going well and I love having a girls night out where I actually make money. Joey has his final presentation and thesis due on April 30th. He is stressed but realizes the end is near. I am proud of him for sticking with it and getting his Masters Degree. Jordan is growing like crazy. She is understanding more and more each day. She is definitely a bit of a drama queen in some areas but that is to be expected. She is talking away. She is always trying to copy what we say. It is funny to hear how she expresses herself. She is walking everywhere and loves her toys, especially her "babies" and she can say that perfectly clear. She continues to amaze me each and everyday with how sweet and loving she is with Joey and I.

Update - 2/27/11

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This weekend was full of fun and crazy times! We started off by celebrating Amy's Birthday at the Phoenix Saloon. It is a great place to hang out and has amazing music! The next morning, we went to Emily's Birthday Party at the Children's Museum. Jordan enjoyed playing and being a "big girl". She sat at the table with the other kids and ate lunch & cake! She is growing up way too fast! Sunday was a lazy day. Joey is feeling better but not 100% yet. Jordan and I played outside. She enjoyed being on her slide because she could see the dogs and pet them but not be smothered. She walked a long way by just holding on to my finger. It was fun to see her explore.

She can walk when she wants to, but her she decided to just freeze and watch the other kids!

Happy Birthday Emily! Jordan was loving outside. It was a beautiful day! She actually kept her hat on. I decided to start having her wear one so she gets used to it and no sunburn!
Camo & pink...what more could a cute country girl ask for?!?!?

Jordan Birthday celebration at Nina's

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Elmo cake for Jordan's Birthday - February 15th

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My 1st Birthday Party - February 12th, 2011

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Let's Rodeo San Antonio

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Whitney, Bret, Phillip, Joey and I went to the rodeo and saw Lady Antebelum. It was a fabulous day with great friends. It was fun getting to listen to the architects talk and not venting about teaching. A nice refreshing break! We had amazing tickets thanks to Whitney!

We even treated our self to the BIG corn dog! A rodeo favorite.

Jillian and I went with the Brumley's to see Steel Magnolias. We enjoyed the entertainment and shopping!

On Valentines Day, we had a girls night at the rodeo and went to see Gary Allen. Jordan had a great time hanging out. We stopped to talk with Clint at his booth and gave her some puffs. It took about 10 seconds before we saw this....puffs everywhere! There is never a dull moment with Jordan.

Jordan loved the excitement of the rodeo! She clapped for the kids as they were muttin bustin! She pointed at all the horses. Everything was going fine, until I was holding her and started to smell something! You guessed it ...poop! It was everywhere, on me and her. So here we are up at the top of the AT&T center with Jillian laughing her head off. Yes, it was funny, but I need wipes and lots of them. I got Jordan where I could sit her down and then looked at just how much I was covered. It was horrible! Jordan got to stay with Jillian after she was cleaned up, and I set out to look for a shirt. It was nice to get a new shirt, but I had to pick from within the AT&T center. Luckily, I found a cute one that fit and I bought it. Much better....when I got back to the seats Jordan was asleep. What a night.....like I said no dull moments.

Clint made it to the semi-finals in San Antonio. We went with Jason to cheer him on and hang out. He did not make the 8 seconds but got the "Tough Break" award. He rode for 7.94 seconds and then got stomped on by the bull. He was sore, but not hurt. He did make it to the finals. Congratulations on a great run in San Antonio!

Snow Day! February 4, 2011

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Sound of Music - featuring -- Hayden Gray

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Baby Allison

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Welcome Allison Jane Jost!

Spaghetti!

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Yummy Yummy - a classic picture!

Riding the Train - January 2011

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Landa Park is an awesome place in New Braaunfels. We went and rode the train in rememberance of Rachel.

The picture below is a river rat. If you have ever been tubing with me and thought I was crazy about saying there are huge river rats, well here is one. I hate these things especially in the water with me!

Life!

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Here is an update on our family.....it has been too long since I actually posted details about us.

First I will start with Joey! He is a remarkable husband and father. I could not do this whole mom thing without him by my side. He has his thesis class this semester. He graduates in May with his masters degree & I could not be more proud. He is working in New Braunfels at Dibello Architects. He loves his job and we are thankful for Dale, his boss who is a wonderful Christian man that Joey enjoys working for each day. A huge blessing to us! :)

Jordan is a joy to have as a daughter! She will turn 1 year old on February 15th. I can not believe it will be a year already. She has discovered many new things lately. She is looking at books and turning the pages without eating them. She has even started to mumble while she looks at the books. It is really sweet. She can say mama, dada, nana, nina, tex & chica. Her favorite thing to do id to dump out her cheerios all over the floor. She can crawl extremely quickly and walk along our furniture. I could go on an on about our little joy!

Then there's me....oh my where to begin?!?!? I am enjoying teaching math. It is fun and challenging. I am keeping it fun and use all of my technology. I am handling being a mom much better. I am no where near perfect or have all the answers, I am just at peace with my role as a mom. I miss Jordan terribly while I am at school. This has become extremely difficult to handle lately. I am really trying to learn to simplify! Yes, I know....adhd Jenny simplify-yeah right- but it is working and I am noticing a calmer me. I am loving where we live more and more. I am excited about the future and possibly adding on here. Bottom line is that I am doing much better! I continue to pray for guidance, health, safety & happiness.

I thought it was time to really use the blog as an outlet. I enjoy reading other blogs & wanted to do more with ours. I hope you have enjoyed the update. It is fun the look at the past week and reflect as a way to start the new week.

Life

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Fun Times with Jordan!

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Kids at Uncle Jason's

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Kisses for Jordan!

Meet the camo kid!

Happy New Year!

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Our First New Year's as a family! We rang in the new year at the Stephen's house. We had a great time outside with fireworks and playing poker.

Sports Weekend!

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Before Christmas, I went to Dallas to watch the Pearland Oilers win the 5A State Championship. The next day we were blessed enough to have Dallas Cowboys tickets thanks to the Brumley Family! We had amazing seats! Monday, the Navarro Panthers basketball team had a game at the AT&T center and we watched the Spurs after the played. We were able o come back early and watch the Spurs warm up from the 3rd row. Thanks Cassidy!

My camera battery was dead but here are some pictures from my phone.

PPP for Christmas!

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My sweet friend Shauna has a shop on etsy called Poor Pitiful Pearl. She recycles vintage

and old clothes. I love the matching outfits Jordan and I received for Christmas!

Laird Chrtistmas

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PJ Time!

Merry Christmas!

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Pearland Christmas

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Me Me & Pa Pa were excited to see Jordan!

Thank you Uncle Justin & Aunt Brianne for my first neclace! I love it!

This year I made everyone calendars and mousepads. They loved them!

My sexy husband in his new hat!

PRESENTS! Thank you Ya Ya and Ultra G Pa!

Pearland State Championship

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Dallas Cowboy Stadium

Memaw's Christmas

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Jordan went with us to visit her Great Grandmother in Grapevine, TX. We love our Memaw.

Christmas Program at Freedom Fellowship Church

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Jordan loves playing with her friends in the nursery. Her and Leigh Ann are only 14 days apart.

Pearland Oilers Football - Semi-Finals Game

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My mom, mother-in=law, Joey, and friends - Jillian & Jordan all graduated from Pearland High School. Their football team made school history by making it to the final 4 in football. The game was in the Alamodome and we went to cheer them on to VICTORY! They will be in the state game at Cowboy Stadium.

Sweet Jordan - 10 months

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Our First Christmas Party

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We had fun with the Kirkland's and Jost's. It is wonderful to see our children playing together like we did so many years ago. There is something very special about special about childhood friends. I am blessed to have both Amy and Amber in my life. Love you girls!

St Nick

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Happy Birthday Cade & Callie

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December 5, 2010 - Jordan loves other children and had a blast helping Cade & Callie celebrate their birthday! The party was at J&R Gymnastics. It is a great way to let kids play and have fun no matter what the age!

The Pit!

Jordan is not too big of a bow fan these days!

Christmas Cutie!

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I just love this cute outfit! She is doing well and learning new things everyday.

Jordan's Christmas Tree

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I decided to think out of the box this year when it came to getting a Christmas Tree. We do not have any room for a tree this year so I got a tabletop tree. I took some pictures with Jordan beside the tree and plan to continue the tradition each year using the same tree to see her grow!

Jordan has remembered how to clap. She did this awhile back and now hse does it quite frequently. She eats like a big girl now!

Biker Baby

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Christmas Decorations

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I was feeling crafty! I love the decorations this year!

I decided to go modern and update....I kept the classic GG! I love her Christmas things!

Jordan's First Surgery

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Jordan has had 4 ear infections and one of her ear drums rupture. She had tubes placed in her ears on Wednesday, November 24th. Dr. Moss and the staff at Northeast Hospital were amazing. We are blessed to have medical professionals that are amazing and take great care of Jordan!

Christmas Pictures

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Life Experiences

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Pumpkin Patch

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Ear Drum Ruptured

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November 15th, 2010

Jordan was supposed to have her 9 month check up today with Dr. Bernardy. She was not happy last night and did not sleep well. I got a substitute and took her first thing in the morning! Her right ear drum ruptured! Yuck...my goodness she is tough. She had to get 2 shots and will see an ENT tomorrow to check her. She may need more medicine and hopefully tubes. Thanks for your prayers. Poor Jordan!

Weekend Excitement! November 12th & 13th

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My Dad - Pa Pa - has a slight hobby of buying Jordan John Deere Tractors. She loves them and he wanted a picture to send to people.

Listen Here - I do not want to take my picture with my tractors right now!?!

Friday - November 12th - Date Night to Gruene Hall. Stoney La Rue played at Gruene Hall and we decided to go and enjoy the show. I love my amazing husband!

YEAH! - Buzz Lightyear to the rescue! We purchased the new Toy Story 3 DVD and it came with a Buzz Lightyear toy! Jordan had it 5 minutes and broke his helmet. Sorry Buzz ... I should have paid attention to the minimum age!?!

Hayden sang in the pre-area concert. He did amazing! Congratulations on your accomplishments as a freshman!

Jordan did really well at remaining quiet. She got fussy one time and other than that she just wanted to help them sing!

FUN

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Wurstfest 2010

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Happy Halloween!

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I must admit getting a picture with Jordan's grandparents is quite entertaining and so are the pictures. I will not embarrass them and only post the pictures that actually turned out ok. It is priceless. The granparents all make funny faces trying to get Jordan to laugh.

Our Family! We have enjoyed all the excitement of celebrating these moments with Jordan!

Mom this is boring and I am tired! Love - Jordan Precious! Lady Bug (Jordan) & Princess (Leigh Ann) are only 2 weeks apart. Friends for life!

Madeline - Jordan loves you. I promise!

These 2 cuties are only 4 days apart!

Spillproof..I think NOT!

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Jordan loves Cheerios! They are great entertainment! This reminded me of a few years ago at my friend Amber's house. We turned around and Ashton and all of the Cheerios out of the box.

fun times..priceless moments

Pumpkins on Parade!

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Shopping!

Aunt Rosemary, Lauren and Hayden hosted the 1st Annual Pumpkins on Parade. The idea was to have all the Petrie great-grandchildren together. Jordan got all the attention. (We missed Reese and Maddi) me, Joey, Jordan, Nanny, Pa Pa, Aggie , Rebecca, Diana, and Elizabeth all enjoyed the weekend! The weather at Lake Georgetown was awesome!

Sweet Girl!

I Don't Know

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I’ve been asked “hey! Why don’t you contribute to the family blog?” here is my response or attempt to be a blogger.
I mean whats a blogger anyway? Its not even cool to say “yeah I blog” can’t really see myself telling my buddys that.
Hmmmm what to write…
Well maybe this is kind of tough, I don’t like to write.
I’m an introvert so I’m typically having an ongoing conversation in my head…too much time to stop and write it, HECK even say it!
Is it plegarism to copy someone else’s blog post and change a few words? That’s what I want to do but Nope. Can’t. I’m tougher than that.
Or am I?
There is a really annoying mocking bird outside my window…I would tell it to shut up but “He no speak da eng les.
it always reminds of the Gary Larson far side cartoon where a scientist invents a helmet that can interpret what dogs are saying and all of the dogs in the panel are in their yards yelling:
" HEY! HEY!"
that's what I picture the mocking bird is yelling at me so I say
WHAT?!!
right back after every one of his chirps until one of us gets frustrated.
So I got up a 5:45am this morning. It was tough I went to bed at 10:30 so that makes a descent 53.25 hours of sleep…eh round up…who’s counting?.. oh wait my wife!
I really like this IZZE drinks you need to try it…AMAZING!!! Oh just don’t drink one directly before a beer, trust me. Oh and jenny said not to drink one with a fiber bar you will have a new Bodily musical instrument. I’ll have to test that theory.
I love my daughter Jordan, she sings in the morning and gets so excited when we get her out of bed, makes me happy.
Oh and I can’t forget Jenny She works toooo Hard, I mean…I’m like Dang girl my feet hurt I need to hang up the phone and take a nap…I love her though!!
Peace! And Pizza Grease!
There is a pink and black lunch box on my desk…when I’m gone do people think a woman sits here hmm.

Friday NIght Lights

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We took Jordan to her first Varsity Panther Football game on Friday! She absolutely had a blast. She got ina cat nap before we left. She loves being outside and she was excited about that. She danced with the music and played with everyone that held her!

Weekend fun with Jillian & Jason

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Jordan is going to be a Lady Bug for Halloween! I just love this costume! She looks adorable in it! Jordan loves "Aunt Jillian!"

Jordan did not nap all evening. She got in the car to go with Jillian and I up to our Jr High dance and fell asleep. She did not even wake up when she heard the music. She slept for about 30 minutes and then she was ready to party!

At the dance some of the students had silly string, and I had to take it up. When we got home I had some fun with Joey. Man was he surprised!

Sweet Lady Bug with "Uncle Jason!"

Water Baptism

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I just love this....it does not get any better than people and children expressing their love and devotion for Jesus Christ. This time made my heart sing!

Emily loves Jordan. She says "Where Jordan?" every time she sees me. Jordan loves her too. Jordan smiles and screeches when I let Emily "hold her."

Lauren & Chad are waiting for Lauren's turn. I just love that Madeline is wearing her boots in the water! I love seeing Jordan with the Perry girls. They are all so sweet and loving!

Jordan finally fell asleep after fussing. We found out later that night she had an ear infection again. :(

MiMi & Pa Pa

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Mommy & Jordan Road Trip

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SUGARLAND! They put on an amazing concert! I love their music! Jillian, Diana & I have been going to see them any chance we get for the past 3 years. Thank for an awesome evening!

Go Astros Go

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There always has to be drama & an adventure in Houston! One the way there, a 5 gallon bucket was in the middle of the highway. Of course, we had cars on the sides of us and had to just hit the bucket. Luckily, we had a should er to pull over on and Jason rescued the bucket. How strange is that? Thank you Jesus for protecting us in harm way!

Jason, Jillian, Joey, Colten 7 I went to the last home game of the Astro's. We had a blast and they won!

Bubbles!

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We had family fun outside after it finished raining. It was nice to be together at home! Jordan we love being chosen by God to be your parents. We love you!

Bubbles!

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Randy Rogers Band

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Girls Night Out!

Randy Rogers played at Whitewater Amphitheater. It is a great venue and I love going. The last time I was there was a Randy Rogers Concert in May 2009. I felt extremely old at this concert. It was 10;30 pm and I was standing to the side by a gate that had a breeze blowing. It was crazy. I am only 28, but I was thinking about how tired I was and what time I would be getting up in the morning. How pathetic is this story?

Sunday Best

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Thank you for the adorable dress Ya Ya!

Pushing Up!

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This is getting me tired!

She did it! Great job Jordan...way to go.

Jordan did push ups as she was learning to become mobile.

Jordan & Dax playing together

2010-10-17T20:53:00.000-07:00

Jordan was not too sure about this idea?!?!

I love his sweet smile!

Jordan is making crazy faces trying to figure out what to think of this.

Joey, Jordan & I spend a lot of time hanging out at the Grain Bin cafe & Store! We love sitting outside and listening to music on Friday nights. Dax Harboth's mom, Tammy, owns the store & her husband Darrell works with me at Navarro. Aren't these two cute?

Schlitterbahn! September 2010

2010-10-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

My Mom and I love swimming, tubing, and pretty much anything that involves water. We had been patiently waiting to take Jordan until she was old enough & we thought she would have fun. She was not too sure at first, but got used to the water and discovered how fun it was to splash! It was a great time with Jordan at a place I loved to go to as a child!

Happy Friday!

2010-09-17T15:38:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I have not posted in a while...we have been busy! We bowl on Wednesday nights. It is 9 pin and great fun! School is amazing! I love having my own classroom and teaching math. We have a ton of together...we make it fun! I play music, use technology, have an iPAD, iPODS, and play ton of games. Joey is back in school for his last school year. He has Thesis Prep and Thesis next semester. I am so proud of him! He is amazing. Jordan is amazing. She is crawling everywhere! Yikes! She is doing well and having fun being a baby exploring everything.

Have a great weekend!

Ear Infection .... ouch:(

2010-08-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

Well, the dreaded day has finally come. Jordan has her first ear infection. She has handled it well and only been a little fussy compared to what she could have been! She is feeling better already and I hope this will not be an ongoing thing with her. Hope everyone has a blessed week.

New Classroom

2010-08-23T18:48:00.000-07:00

Here is my classroom! I painted it and redecorated!

6 month check-up

2010-08-16T17:42:00.000-07:00

I always carry way to much stuff with me and I am trying to only take what is necessary. I took my purse in because it everything I needed except a toy. We did not wait long. We read books and looked at the awesome room, but the best was playing with the paper. She loved it!
Dr. Owens you are great. Thank you for taking great care of me.

Today, Jordan had her 6 month appointment with Dr. Owens. I always forget to take pictures but I was ready for this trip! She is doing great! She is a good patient even when it hurts. She did calm down after her shots as soon as I held her. When she turned around and saw the nurse she started crying again :( I have to turn my head so I do not see the shot, other than that I am fine which is great for me. I was so excited to not have had to go to the office in between the 4 month and 6 month check up appointments. Jordan has been healthy and doing wonderfully.

height - 27 inches 90%
weight - 15 pounds 35%
head - 16.5 inches 35%

New Beginnings

2010-08-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

Today's Reflections...

Jordan turned 6 months old today and I can not believe it. Where does the time go? She is sweet and funny. She loves pears, reading books, and playing with her friends at Mrs. Nina's house. We are blessed to have a wonderful place for her to be while I am at work.

I start school tomorrow. Well really I never left, but that is a whole story in itself and we will not go into that. I am looking forward to new beginnings this year at school. I will be teaching 8th grade math. I am ready for the change. I will miss being in the learning lab with Karen & Cynthia but will still see them everyday! I love Ella who will be taking my place, so that makes me feel better!

This summer has been a bit rough but great at the same time. We have had a ton of visitors and that was fun to say the least. Ryan & Chrissie got married so welcoming a new family member is a blessing. Jillian has been here and we have a great time no matter what we are doing. She helped with Jordan's Dr appointments and the wedding. Diana has been here all summer working at Schlitterbahn. We are all going to miss her when she is gone. Aunt Rosemary, Lauren, & Hayden have been around and are so much fun! I love having family here. Justin, Brianna, Leslie, & Jerod were here today.

I feel as though I did not get to be with everyone as much as I would have liked, but just because school starts does not mean that I will disappear. I better get to bed and rest before tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a blessed week! Stay in touch please. I love keeping up with everyone through technology!

6 months old already...I can not believe it!

2010-08-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

Justin, Brianna, Jerod, & Leslie were in town today and had fun playing with Jordan. She was exhausted but loved everyone's attention.

Boys will be boys ... playing with toys...

Good Saturday Morning

2010-08-15T20:46:00.000-07:00

Jordan is full of smiles in the morning. I just love her. I forgot I had this hat and decided to try it on her to see if it fit. It fits perfectly and I thought she looks so cute. As you can see, she can sit up on her own. She puts her knees underneath when she is playing and rolls to her side and pushes or scoots forward. Crawling is next. I better get ready!

Geronimo Fun

2010-08-15T20:35:00.000-07:00

We went to the Grain Bin with Mom, Aunt Rosemary & Hayden. They had not been there so we decided to show them the excitement and fun in Geronimo on a Friday night.

Swimming with Brianna

2010-08-15T20:16:00.000-07:00

We went to the Landa Park Pool this afternoon. We had a great time and as always Jordan loved it!

Thank You

2010-08-13T20:54:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say Thank You to everyone who took care of Jordan this summer and helped out! I am amazed at how much of a "family" (family & friends) we have to love us! We are blessed beyond belief and thank God for each of you every day! I feel as though I do not say that enough and wanted y'all to know we really appreciate everything.

Elizabeth!

2010-08-13T20:43:00.000-07:00

How cute are these pictures! I just love Jordan and how she interacts with everyone. I wonder where she gets that from? I love you too Elizabeth!

Welcome to Geronimo

2010-08-13T20:39:00.001-07:00

Tonight we introduced Hayden and Aunt Rosemary to the Grain Bin and live music Geronimo style! Jordan is such a sweet baby and loves everyone! She lets people hold her and play with her...I am truly blessed!

The Comal River

2010-08-13T20:23:00.000-07:00

Girls trip down the Comal River! I ca not believe that this is only time I have floated the Comal this summer. I used to float at least once a week. Oh my how life changes in the blink of an eye ..... single, then married then a mom!

More Heirloom....

2010-08-13T20:20:00.000-07:00

Jordan has taken more pictures for her book that heirloom is creating! www.heirloomportraitsinc.com
enter Heirloom site
client gallery
jordan is the password

He latest pics are the swimsuit and then there should be more coming soon.

Jordan listening to Joey play guitar

2010-08-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

I just love Jordan's facial expressions while Joey was playing the guitar. She was into the music for sure. She does have clothes I promise....she was just about to take a bath.

My Daddy's Softball Game

2010-08-09T17:32:00.000-07:00

Kisses for Diana!

I love my dad! He played softball this summer. I went to a few games and love being outside.

My new swing!

2010-08-08T20:28:00.001-07:00

Today my dad hung my new swing. I love it, especially since it is outside! I hope the bugs and mosquitoes go away soon. I do not like them. Have a great week. Love Jordan

Mother & Daughter

2010-08-08T20:26:00.000-07:00

Summer fum with Mommy & Jordan

2010-08-08T19:02:00.000-07:00

July 20th, 2010 - Jordan has discovered how to play and splash in the water. She has always enjoyed the water but now it is SUPER FUN to her.

Carter, Reed & Rhyder joined in on the fun too! Super sweet boys.

Reed wanted to hold Jordan and was very sweet to her. He held her and loved on her. When he was leaving he said ... "Mrs. Petrie I just love your baby!" so sweet.....thank you Reed

July 21st, 2010 - Joey and I are on a 9 pin bowling team in Zorn, TX. It is great! I love having a night to hang out and have fun with family and friends. My cousin, Diana has been spending the summer here working at Schlitterbahn. She is on the team as well as some friends of ours. Thanks Jason for organizing the team!

As many of you already know...Joey is the competitor in our family and was keeping score this night. He decided to start keeping track of gutter balls. He made sure you could see the G for everyone but himself. Thank for the entertainment Joey.

July 23rd - Mommy & Jordan Time!

Jordan loves her toys! She was playing on her mat and decided to roll over until she collapsed the play mat! She thought it was funny.

Where's Jordan?

PEEK A BOO

I absolutely LOVE her! It is going to be hard to go teach summer school! :(

July 24th - Play Time!

I just had to take a picture of Jordan and her froggy! This frog knows everything. She talks to him non-stop. He keeps her entertained in the car for sure.
She has been sticking her tongue out all day!

We stopped by Jason's to visit for a little while! I love the country and great friends. Jordan was very interested in the goats and what they were doing.

Two of my favorite people! I have enjoyed having Diana here this summer. I am going to miss her when she goes back to school.

Canyon Lake - July 30th

Excuse me could some one get me to the pool. I am ready to swim!

Jordan times two!

Napping by the pool....rough life

Eat Texas Time

2010-07-16T14:00:00.000-07:00

We had a family vacation at GG and Pa Pa's house. It was great to get away and relax for a while! We got to visit and gamble in Shreveport. We met the Senn's to gamble and celebrate her retirement. I will miss her, but I am excited about the new job.

Jordan had some bathroom issues (if you know what I mean) and needed a little help so I got on her on some prunes...she was really not sure about this but it really helped her!

Jordan and I went to the pond for a few minutes while Joey fished! Jordan was not quite sure what was going on...love the facial expression.

Joey playing the guitar that my Pa Pa Spiller made. It is amazing!

Happy 4th of July!

2010-07-16T13:35:00.000-07:00

Jordan was so sweet this morning. I just love her! I have decided to give up on the thumb sucking......

Sweet Potatoes! Jordan ate her first food fairly well. It was fun watching her face!

Lauren had the fabulous idea to make smores! We had a great time on the 4th.

Jordan was not so sure about swimming but loved the fish toy!

Night Night Jordan
Fireworks!

Summer Fun

2010-07-16T13:09:00.000-07:00

Lunch with Daddy! I love being with my family!

Toy Story 3 .... We went to see the late showing of Toy Story 3 thinking Jordan would sleep through it all. She watched it for at least 30 minutes before falling asleep. It was hilarious!

Diana gave Jordan these awesome CONVERSE! Love them......

Jordan loves to be around other children and play together. These are some of her favorite friends...Lauren & Madeline!

Summer Fun

2010-07-16T13:05:00.000-07:00

Ron Clark!

2010-07-16T12:59:00.000-07:00

This summer Ron Clark was a a teacher conference in San Antonio. I am a huge Ron Clark fan, he is a teacher in Atlanta, Georgia and won the Disney Teacher of the Year. He has opened his own school and I would love to visit there one day. There is even a movie that has been made about him. I could go on and on but to sum it up...I was in heaven listening to him speak and of course I bought his books.

Nicole's Birthday

2010-07-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

Jordan and I were able to help Nicole celebrate her birthday! We had a great time at the lake and in the pool.

Ryan & Chrissie's Big Day - June 12, 2010

2010-07-14T13:27:00.000-07:00

My awesome brother married the love of his life on June 12th. They were married outside at Texas Old Town and has a great reception afterward! Ryan & Chrissie make the perfect couple and I can not be more proud of him.

His grooms cake was amazing to look at and eat! It was like something off the cake show TV. (I do not know the name of the show cause I do not have cable)
The Petrie crew one last time until we add our beautiful Chrissie!

I am so blessed with the most amazing husband and pretty daughter! I am astonished each and everyday at the blessings God has bestowed upon us as a family!

Uncle Johnny came to celebrate!
The Gray family waiting for the ceremony...are they not the cutest?

This just has TROUBLE written all over it...just kidding. I love these lovely ladies!

Seriously?!?!

You may Kiss your bride!

The Petrie Crew!

The Laird side....

The Spiller Side....

Welcome to the family Chrissie!

I LOVE this picture.....he is the dancer.

Courtney danced all night long!

Jordan & her Daddy dancing the night away!