First real snow

Well, it is the end of November and we finally have some snow.

Jordan LOVES it. We still remember just a couple of years ago when he didn't want to touch the snow, now we can't keep him out of it. Today he spent a good hour outside playing.

Jordan watched Daddy move snow off the driveway with Papa's skid loader so.....

when it was time for Jordan to go out he wanted his tractor to move snow with also.

Moving the snow to the side like Daddy does.

"Just making footprints"

Daddy had been pulling Jordan around on the sled, Jordan decided it was just as much fun to pull the sled himself and make tracks.

Even with VERY RED cheeks, he still didn't want to come inside for lunch.

I am sure we will be back out again as long as there is snow on the ground.

by Jeni

Happy Halloween

Well, October is over and with that comes Halloween. We asked Jordan several weeks ago what he wanted to be for Halloween and he very proudly stated......

A Fireman!

so, for the third year in a row we dressed our fireman up and went out trick-or-treating.

The last two years the costume was courtesy of Aunt Angela & Uncle Phil and their wonderful store in Oregon. Jordan outgrew that costume mid-summer so it was sent back.

Aunt Angela in her wonderful way knew just what Jordan needed for his birthday however and sent him a wonderful fire coat. Pair that with his fire hat from his 1st birthday and fire boots that Cousin Megan decided she no longer could wear and ta-da.........


Our Fireman! - version 2008

He had a great time, this year he would even say trick-or-treat and he remembered to say thank you after getting the treats. It was a great night to walk Frederika and even see ALOT of our neighbors.

Bringing the loot from the first house back to the van. Wish the look on his face showed better in this photo. He was so proud.

Well, here is a small portion of the look of "candy victory"!

by Jeni

Grandparents Day at School.

Jordan's preschool had a grandparents day a few days ago. Gramma "Mir" & Papa Steve were able to join the class. We are not sure who was more excited about the day.

The class was asked to bring a picture of themselves with their guests and they were going to do a craft project using the picture.


Jordan was so excited the morning of the special day, he had to wear his shirt like Papa's and his "Papa Boots". Gramma brought her camera like usual and was able to snap a few pictures, Jordan also was able to get a couple.

Mrs. Elsamiller taken from Jordan's view.

A very proud Jordan with Mrs. Elsamiller.

It was rated a "great" day by all.

by Jeni