Taylor Swift Concert!!

Last Sunday we took Jordan to see Taylor Swift as part of her birthday present. It was a great concert, though a little dramatic for my taste. The crowd loved her, and they screamed their heads off to prove it. Jordan had a good time, but she was feeling a little under the weather. She knew all the songs she sang and was singing along too. The screaming was a little loud for her ears, and we left a little before it was over because she was very tired, not feeling the greatest and the screaming was really starting to get to her. She did great though for her first concert Taylor sang right in front of us on a smaller stage. It was nice to see her so close for 3 songs. Jordan was asleep before we were a block from our parking spot!

Birthday party

Jordan turned 6 on Monday! We had 2 parties for her. Saturday was her friends party. There were 6 other kids, besides herself. They had a god time, playing in the yard, pint the tail on the donkey and the pinata.
We had the family party Sunday. Good food and god Vikings game, at least the end! The guitar cake turned out great! She oved it and it looked and tasted good too.

First Day of School

Today was Jordan's first day of school. Her teacher is named Ms. Maul. She is very nice. Jordan made her first school friend today, her name is Jessica. She liked the lunch, chicken nuggets and tater tots ( Shep's fave ). She didn't have any homework today, but the teacher said she will most days, so we are looking forward to that. She liked the bus ride, and since they were running a little behind on the way home Joe was able to make it there to see her get off the bus, so I think they were both excited about that. She can't wait to go back tomorrow!

week in the woods

Laundry room paint

After seeing an offer about free paint I went online and ordered 4 different colors for my laundry room. It was the only room in the house I had not painted at least once, so it was due. I decided to go with blues and be bold about it. So I went with 14 inch squares in the 4 colors. I think it looks really good, different, but good. Besides, if I didn't like it only me and cat would have to look at it. So now that that is done I will have to find other projects around the house to keep me busy until school starts.

still here

It has bee a while since I have blogged. We have not been doing much, my last day of work for the summer was friday, so yee-haw, I'm free!!! Summer school kept e busy with no time to spend on the computer. This past weekend we spent at my sister-in-laws cabin in Thorp, WI. The weater was not the greatest, on and off rain all day saturday, but not a total wash out either. I didn't even take my camera out of the case. Joe's whole family was there, with the exception of Eddie, he had to work saturday and had no ride up after that. Dave and Patty are always good hosts, and Dave is entertaining as well, I don't know how anyone can keep up with him. Phil had is girlfriend up, Erin, she seems very nice, if not overwhelmed with all of us. Jordan loved hanging out with Jenna, Emily and Erin. She loves being with the big girls.

Today I put the second color in the laundry room, only 2 more to go. I'm doing 14 inch squares, in 4 colors. In another 2 weeks I should be close to done and I'll get some pictures up of that.

On the 16th Jordan and I are going to Finland, MN with my family for the week. I can't wait to be there and relax. I'l have lots of pics and stories from that week I am sure.

Swimming on the 4th of July

We spent the 4th at the cabin this year. The weather was warm, but not hot, perfect! Eddie and Pat were also at the cabin. We went into Moose Lake for the parade, which Jordan thought was awesome! She got a bag of candy and got to see the jets fly over head. Trey spent the afternoon with us so we went across the road to the swimming pond. Jordan tried her hand at the rope swing, she did better then I thought she would. Trey, Jordan and the 4 dogs swam for a while and really had a good time. We also visited with Becky and Jim on Thursday night, congrats on the new house! Friday we spent some time at the Johnson's so Jordan could play with Anja. It was a fun weekend, but we were all tired out on Sunday. Jordan fell asleep on the couch at 4:30 and she is just like her Dad, not wanting to wake up after nap and crabby the rest of the night!