Valentine's Day 2012

Jordan had a music program at St Joe Valentine's Night.

In the 4th grade at St Joe you get to play the recorder.

It was so cute! We also got to listen to the 5th - 8th grade band.

This was taken right before we left the house.

I look at this picture and just can't stop thinking about how grown up she looks!

WOW! By baby girl is growing right up. She will be 10 next month.....YES 10!!!!

Ended my evening by receiving these beautiful flowers from Jerry!
I had a rough day on Tuesday, so this was a nice treat!
My kitchen smells wonderful now! They smell so good!

Edwardsville Meet - Hotel Stay - Trip to Arch

The 11th & 12th of this month, Jordan had a meet in Edwardsville. We decided to make a weekend out of it rather than driving to the meet from Olney each day. What a weekend it was! Johnson does not ride well in the car. I'm not kidding when I say he cried from Effingham to Edwardsville....whew!!!!!

Trampoline was on Saturday, the 11th. There were several in Jordan's group. Enough to have 2 flights. (or 2 groups) 18 total. Jordy Bug placed 6th.

Tumbling was on Sunday, the 12th. There were 9 in Jordan's group. She placed 1st. Her teammate Hayley placed 2nd. Great meet! All the team did so well.

On Sunday after the meet, we headed over to the Arch. Hayley came with us! It was a fun time. However, going up in the arch took me out of my comfort zone! haha! I don't do heights or small places......

This is how close we were to each other on the 4 minute ride going up!

Look how little this door is!

View from the top!

AMAZING!

Another view....I LOVE THIS ONE!

Jordan & Hayley being silly!

Jumping on the bed at the Hotel...a must for Jordan!

What a night it was....the smoke alarm in our hotel went off at 4:45AM!!

Talk about a momma on the move, while my husband stayed in the bed!

Thanks goodness NO FIRE! Firetrucks came and gave the safe OK!

Kids love to ride the cart for the suitcases!

This cracks me up....look at Johnson's bangs.....

Having FUN!

Jordan & Hayley posing for "another picture"!

Date Nights!

Starting in March, Jerry & I are gonna start having DATE NIGHTS! Dates are few & far between for us! We have an awesome sitter lined up. Come the 1st Thursday of every month, we are gonna take time out and enjoy each others company. We have been married 10 years. It's crazy scary how quickly a couple can fall into a "routine".....Jerry's crazy work schedule, homework, baths, supper, laundry, bills, grocery shopping, Jordan's activities...list goes on. Needless to say, I am SO excited about this! This is so for the good!! ;)

Our little gymnasts!

• Jordan has attended Star Studio for about 6 years. Always on the dance side of what they offer. Last year, she started talking about tumbling. After about 7 months of her begging, Jerry & I thought, "ok, SHE MUST REALLY WANT TO DO THIS"!!


• In February 2011 we signed her up for tumbling. (no more dance) In March she joined the Competition Team and attended her first meet. She is in a beginner level. (rolls, pikes, straddles) In July, she attended Jr Olympics in New Orleans with her Team and placed 4th. She went with an amazing family and Aunt Jayce was even able to be there for a few days.


• Our 2012 season has been off to a great start. She has placed 1st at every meet in tumbling. She picked up trampoline 2 meets ago. She has placed 4th & 8th.


• Jerry and I are so proud of her! She is shy one (as most know). Not everyone could get out on an open floor and perform in front of tons of people! ;)


• I know nothing and I mean nothing about tumbling or trampoline so thank goodness for her awesome coaches!!!!! It amazes me how quickly she is learning. Can't wait to see where this fun takes her.

Jordan at Jr Olympics with her medal!

All smiles with her 1st place trophy.

In deep thought before a competition kicks off!

Look at those pointed toes!

I get so excited when I see her scores. At a Terre Haute meet, she left with a 9.9

(10 being the highest)

What a great group of kids!

Go Star Studio!

My family....2012

New Schedule!

After having Johnson, I took 12 weeks of maternity leave. I went back to work full time (Pacific-Cycle) and pouted almost daily. After a few months of "can we do it financially" talks.....I put in my notice! I was so happy! About a year later, a part time job honestly fell into my lap. I had such mixed feelings. I decided to take the job. It would allow me to get some adult time in, make a little extra cash and still be home most of the week. 2 years later, I am still there and love it. Our Johnson is no longer a little baby. He is 3 1/2. CRAZY!!!! He attends an awesome daycare. My new schedule starting next week will be 4 days a week. I will work - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. I love the flexible hours that I have. Jordan even gets to come to work with me after school and she thinks it is so COOL!

Oh, I work for a company called Lincoln Farm Business.

It's a cooperative educational-service program designed to assist farmers with management decision-making. It provides help with business and family records. Computer assisted record processing options are available either on farm or at service centers. It provides financial and production business analysis reports.

God Parents!

I'm in the process of becoming catholic AND I am so excited about it! Jerry is catholic & attended St Joe grades K-6. We did not get married in a catholic church. During our engagement, we found out that we were pregnant. I always told myself that I wanted to become catholic.....10 long years later that's what I am doing. I feel so good when I attend church. As a family, we enjoy going to Mass on Saturday nights. We do that as much as we can. I also go on Sundays so I can attend RCIA class. We have a great class!

I started this process in September and will be done in May.

April will be exciting for myself and the kids. Us 3 will be baptized. Jerry & I have asked Jayce & Nathan to be God Parents for Jordan & Johnson. They live in Florida, but will be making the trip home for the special service at church Easter Weekend!

Another exciting thing is....I found out about a week ago that my cousin Tonya and her daughter Ashley are also joining a catholic church, just in another town!

Abbey!

My brother & his soon to be bride MaryJane, welcomed a sweet bundle of joy into the world in August 2011. Meet my niece Abigail Kim Schnautz!! They live in California so I have not met her yet, but I can say I LOVE HER SO MUCH! My brother is really good about sending lots of pics and the kids and I love sending her goodies in the mail!

I had this blanket made from an awesome gal in my hometown!

Lori does a great job!

All smiles for daddy!

This melts my heart!!!

Pray...Faith...Pray...Faith...

Those two words get said a million times a day from me. Last time I blogged, I asked that everyone say a prayer for my mom. We did find out in December that she has breast cancer. She had surgery in December to have what doctors called a "lemon size tumor" removed from her left breast. They did test lymph nodes during this process and THANK GOD they came back clean. Her cancer is Stage 1 - Aggressive. She had colon cancer 7 years ago and beat it. She can do it again!! Chemo started last week and it hit her hard. It will last for 6 months, with her going once every 3 weeks. Breaks my heart. She is such a girl on the GO GO GO. She also had to get a steroid shot that really made her legs sore. This afternoon, Johnson & I took her to a doctor apointment to get a B12 shot. This shot was given in the "CHEMO ROOM". I had to walk out. My heart was so heavy for the patients that were sitting in there getting their treatment. I ask that you keep my mom in your prayers.

God is great & with my moms high faith and

GODS amazing work, she will be back to herself soon!

Prayer Time

I ask that you please say a prayer for my mom. About a month or so ago, she found a lump in her breast. On Friday her doctor took a biopsy. Waiting on the results are just about to do me in!! She is a tough lady and has been thru so much! Praying so hard that we get good news!

Thanks in advance for the prayers!!

10 YEARS

Tomorrow, November 3rd, Jerry and I celebrate our 10 year anniversary! What a ride it's been. I love this man with all my heart. He has something planned for the weekend and I'm so excited. Usually we go out to eat and watch a movie. I'm shocked that he actually took the time to plan something and I have no idea what it is!!

He told me to pack a bag and that we would be gone for 2 days!

Happy Birthday Johnson!

The baby of the family turns 3 today! That just sounds crazy to me! My kiddos are growing up so fast. Johnson keeps Jerry and I on our toes. The child really has no fear. He is talking so much. Loves to color (looks like he may be left handed...just like daddy).

Tomorrow we are having his Birthday Party at the lake with family and close friends!

Can't wait to celebrate.

Happy 3rd Birthday Johnson Montgomery Ginder!

We love you more than you will ever know!