How I Became a Jorgensen!

How I Became A Jorgensen

I saw this on Kat's blog and decided that today was a great day to copy!

1. Where did you meet your spouse? At the singles ward. We grew up in the same stake and never met. I do remember, right before I met him, sitting by his whole family at stake conference. (I was there by myself) It was funny because I remember his mom and kat and dave saving seats and then everyone else came in late and at different times. Side note: the person who sat by me was Debbi Yamamoto who later became a good friend. Funny huh?
2. What was the first thing you said to your spouse? I have no idea. I really don't remember. He was kind of shy. I do remember him calling up for Danielle. They were set up for the Presidential Date Night that the singles ward does every year. So basically Danielle went out with him first.
3. Where was your first date? We have an "official" first date. It was in July. He actually asked me out and picked me up and everything. (He didn't have a car so I usually drove to his house.) We went with Tyler and Mindy to Cafe Rio and to see Big Daddy. We were with Tyler's mission companions and then we went a big mansion in Orem (the former owner of WordPerfect or something).
4. Where was your first kiss? In my room. (or the hot tub a few months before that, depending on who you talk to)
5. Did you have a long or short courtship/engagement? Met sometime in January of 1999, became friends then began dating in June/July and engaged in October and Married in March. Short compared to my friends who were all engaged for a year or something like that, but long by LDS standards.
6. Where did you get engaged? This is funny. October 30, 1999. That is right 8 years ago today. At Rodizio Grill. It was a Saturday in Utah so it was basically Halloween. Eric's family tends to do alternate Halloween activities. This time is was dinner out. I had my tonsils out a week or two before this. I couldn't eat and could barely talk. I think I had mashed potatoes and mango juice (I had an allergic reaction that night and now know that I am allergic to mangoes). I had known he had the ring for a week. I had been at home and didn't have much to look forward to. Back to dinner... There was a birthday being celebrated at the table next to ours and when the servers were singing happy birthday, Eric leaned over and whispered,"Will you marry me?" I was so shocked I actually said, "You are doing it here?" I even held out the wrong hand. He put the ring on under the table and we didn't tell anyone. We left and told his grandma first. Then we went to my house and told my parents and then his house. It wasn't a big surprise for anyone except for the way he asked. That was a surprise. and that was his goal!
7. Where were you married? Salt Lake Temple, March 11, 2000. Spring Break Saturday. Never ever do that!! It was crazy! I was bride 67 or something crazy like that.
8. How did your reception go? It was fun! It was a party by LDS standards. Calm compared to most of my friends weddings. We had dancing and it was fun. I didn't eat. I heard the food was good.
9. Where did you go on your honeymoon? We went to St George. Not a lot of money and it was a good thing, since I got sick and spent a few of the days not being able to do anything! We did go into vegas for one day. That was okay.
10. If you could change anything about your day what would it have been? I think that I would have eaten. And when we cut into the cake we got the carrot cake layer. I hate carrot cake. For the most part I loved the whole day. I think I might have gotten married later in the day and then had the reception right after. And I would have had the reception at a larger venue. More room to party!!

Flashback Friday

Okay, I am stealing this idea from danielle. I hope she doesn't mind. These pictures are from last year when Savannah and I went to virginia to have a nice visit with the becks! We had a great time! It is fun to see how much savannah has changed in the last year. when i am holding the pumpkins at the pumpkin patch you have to take 3 steps. yes only 3! but mind you I am around 17 weeks pregnant and this was no easy task. in fact, i am not sure why i got to be the one to hold the pumpkins and not nicole. i love the picture of jamison pulling savannah. so cute! this was a great day and i wish i knew of a place like this one around here. the donuts were yummy too!

old pictures

I have been going through old photos and sorting in a lame attempt to scrapbook my life! (Or at least start on savannah's) So many of you may be getting a few copies of my pictures. Remember the day when you got doubles, yeah well I don't need them so expect a delivery of pictures! Here are some funny ones from 2000! I hope they bring back memories to all of you!


Katherine & Dave making slime with borax. Cute, huh?!? He is 12, I think she was 17.

This Monica Dalton Steadman. This was taken at a Young Women's Activity. She is now my hair stylist. She is in the yellow.




Nicole at another hard day at work or planning her wedding. (or playing solitare!) Check out the short shorts!



Danielle eating a popsicle. I also found a picture of McBrent. I think I chose wisely not to post that!



Me with my long hair, this is what my natural color is. Love the white nylons! Am I hot or what?

General Conference Weekend

As a kid General Conference Weekend meant that we didn't have to go to church and we could play all day. I remember many times where we would set up a whole huge play area on our back patio and play for hours. Since I met Eric, this weekend is so much more.
It starts out with the The Newquist Group breakfast. All go to Little America for a breakfast and a meeting with a political flair. The idea is that this group is looking for like minded individuals and for bringing attention to different social and political issues. Eric's dad is in charge. My attendance has been sporadic since Savannah was born. Kids will do that. We all race home to catch the first session of conference. We used to watch a couple of the sessions at his parents house but with kids we just stay home with our own chaos. For the priesthood session, all the brothers and his dad will go together to their parent's stake. Last night was a special night since Craig surprised us with a visit so all the boys were with their Dad. (Except David who is serving his mission in Michigan!) Then we all have dinner at the parents house. Last night we had chili and pigs in the blanket for the kids! On Sunday we all gather together after the last session and have dinner. Eric's mom will usually say something about how another conference has come and gone. She passes out treats during conference like granola bars or trail mix. It is this weekend that I really miss Katherine. I have so many memories of hanging with her and Vickie and April while the guys are at priesthood. Conference time is really a special time for us. It is all about listen to the leaders of our church and spending quality time with our family. I really love being part of a family that makes conference a priority in their lives. So every six months you know where I will be!

pin numbers

So today was a wierd thinking day for me. I got savannah a happy meal and the change was the pin number of a person I knew in college. This person always let you know his pin number and it brought back so many funny memories about pin numbers. (for those of you who never were part of a sorority, a pin number is the order in which you joined and were initiated into that particular sorority or fraternity). My pin number is 1513, I think. Funny how this number meant to much to me back then. The older you got in the sorority you could call "pin" on someone and be the older wiser person. I got to be really old by my 5th year! You would use this number to line up for chapter meeting. I was by Mindy Tuckett. I think Brandi Wentz was by me too. Not sure. Until I was president this meant a lot. Then I just was the head of the line. I think even as secretary I got to be up front. Anyway, it is funny how your change from mcdonald's can bring up so many funny memories!