love these girls

I can't help it but I love these girls! They make me smile everyday, sometimes they make me cry too. But mostly they make me happy. eric makes me pretty happy too! He is a great dad. Olivia has become a daddy's girl. She can now say "dada" and looks at eric and laughs. She totally is working him. Get ready daddy, you are about to be wrapped around another little finger!!

Side note: I don't hurt my child but she is a little accident prone. I think that is from my side of the family. If you know me or my sisters, you will agree!

Taco Tuesday Lives On

Last Tuesday for Taco Night, we celebrated Steve's birthday. We had most of the Jorgensen's over. It was a fun night. Everyone loved the tacos and the brownie sundaes. Savannah loves Steve a lot. She really likes that his name starts with a Mama S too!

Grandma Zoe's Birthday

Today is Eric's Dad's Mother's birthday. She is a spit fire. She is 93 and full of life. Sometimes she is even pleasant. We made the trek up to surprise her for her special day. We even brought See's Candies. She loves the candy. She was in a great mood and we enjoyed the time there. She keep telling me that she was so glad that I could finally stop by and see her house. In fact, she asked me three times if this was the first time I had been there. I guess that at 93 you can forget that your grandson has been married for over 7 years and his wife has been to you house countless times. So Happy Birthday Grandma Zoe!

Happy Birthday to Danielle!

Okay, so her birthday was a week ago. I am late blogging but not celebrating. We had a great time celebrating with Danielle. This was her first birthday in Utah in 4 years. We were excited to spend her special day with her! We went to lunch with the utah sisters and all the kiddos! (We missed you nicole! It would have been so much more fun with you and your boys too!) We had a mini sorta surprise party at my parents the night of her bday! Thanks Danielle for turning 28 so we could have reason to spend more time together!!

Raking Leaves

Eric spent a few hours in the yard on Saturday. He dug a hole to find the leak in our sprinkler system. (I have to mention that he wanted me to take pictures and put it on my blog. Because so many people care about sprinklers!) Then he raked up the leaves in the backyard. We have one large maple tree and this is about all the leaves we get. Eric wanted Savannah to have fun in the leaves. He wanted her to run and jump and play and throw them around. She didn't get it. Finally he jumped in the pile too and then the fun took off! It was great to see Eric spending a little time having fun with Savannah!

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!!

Messy Faces

Here are some recent photos of our girls. Contrary to how it appears, I do wash their faces.

Olivia after she ate a jar of baby food. She loved it, as you can see!


Savannah after our outing to the Grand Opening of the See's Candies in Draper. Yep, we are see's fans. (not really, read Danielle's Blog) It was fun to go to the opening we won free stuff. The kids loved getting suckers and hats. Savannah had a chocolate sucker.



Cousins used some make up and gave Savannah a mustache. I think I like her without it. What do you think? She wouldn't stop sticking out her tongue. I guess it goes with the look!

Mom's Party

Here are some pictures from mom's party last night. we ordered chinese food and ate lots of yummy cake. The kids were so cute (and really loud). Check out Danielle's blog for the group picture.

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

Today is my mom's birthday! She is truly one of the most amazing people I know. She will be there when I need her and even when I think I don't she knows better. As I get older and go through different experiences I respect my mom a lot. There are many things that I don't think would have happened to me if my mom was not there to guide me. Thanks Mom for all you do for me and those around me. You are amazing! Here are just a few of the things that make you amazing:

• Raising 5 daughters who are all still friends


• Being married to my Dad for almost 41 years


• Quilting, Quilting Quilting and teaching so many that it is not hard!


• Salsa (teaching and canning)


• Being a friend to many (including people my age who I couldn't stand, life lesson there!)


• Amazing cook (eric loves the leftovers!)


• Moving to Draper before Draper was cool from California and your family


• Having a testimony and always doing what is right


• teaching us by example that it is not what you have that makes you happy but the people around you and who you are

There are so many more. I could go on all day but I need to clean up the house so we can party for you tonight! Thanks Mom! Love ya! Bring on the cake!

Thoroughly Modern Millie

Okay this got long. Be ready.

Last night we went and saw Olympus High's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. My dad bought tickets for all of us. Stewart, who works with my dad, has a very talented family and his daughter was Millie. Savannah and I left Eric and Olivia at home. So it was a great mommy and Savannah time. We even practiced clapping in the car. It was a great time. Savannah was loving it. She was on my lap for most of the time. Towards the end she started dancing in the aisle. I was trying to control it without too much noise. Kids are kids, but well I guess there is more below. Unfortunately Savannah and I left at the intermission. This was for two reasons. One was because it was almost 9 pm and I thought I would need to go and feed olivia. The other has a story.

Two older ladies were sitting behind me. Old Lady 1 was directly behind me. Old Lady 2 was behind the empty seat Savannah should have sat in if she wasn't sitting on my lap. This their converstation at the intermission.

OL 2: Isn't this great. The singing is so good.
OL1: I don't know I can't tell and I can't see.
OL2: Oh the dancing is so great, don't you think?
OL1: I don't know I can't see.
It goes on you get the point, I think you know where this is going.
A minute later, OL1 taps me on the shoulder. She asks me is there is anyway I could control my daughter. She tell me how cute the dancing is and how it is great the she is excited but she really needs to be still. And she really needs her to be completely still. She needs to be able to see the show because she is judging it. Yep judging it. How is it that my luck is so great that the woman judging the show is directly behind me. I was so caught off guard that I decided the we should go home. I wanted to stay but I couldn't handle someone making me that my parenting skills are not good enough to control my 3 year old who was loving the show.
The funny thing is that this is not my first run-in with older people. It happened once before at bajio. An older couple YELLED at me for the kids in our group being loud. It wasn't even Savannah. Is is just me the old people look for or what? Have any of you ever had this happen to you?

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!

Great Weekend!

We went to St George this weekend. It was a little work and little relaxation. We left Thursday morning and returned home Sunday around 2 pm. Both drives were great! We actually made the drive home without stopping! Eric replaced the bathroom counters at my parent's house. He had two guys helping him. The new counters look great! While the men were working on Thursday, my mom and I took the girls and went to our favorite quilt shop, Lazy Daisy! This is one place I always look forward to visiting! It didn't disappoint! We had Pizza Factory for dinner and found a new dessert that I am wanting right now. The plain breadsticks and their cinnamon butter spread! It is like a cinnamon roll that is so good!! YUM! We spent the rest of the weekend just hanging out! I finished 3 stitchery pillows. And cut out a few other projects! Thanks to My mom and Eric for helping with the kids! Savannah jumped in the pool only to immediately get out again. The water was cold but the air was just cool! We also found Moda's Holly Jolly fabric for 40% off! One thing we always have is a milk shake. This time is was from a new place called Marv's. The banana cream pie shake was to die for! I didn't order this but I did taste it. I would totally reccommend it and I plan on getting next time! Savannah loved the attention she got from all the adults. It was a great weekend! So relaxing and calm. I think I could have a weekend like that all the time!

Oktoberfest at Porcupine Grill

So I don't know how many people know that Jacque is a server at Porcupine Grill. Well she is and October at Porcupine means it is Oktoberfest! Jacque gets to wear a cute outfit and serve a special menu (I have heard that you should stick the normal menu though!). Today we decided it was time to see Jacque and her cute outfit in action, but since we all have lots of kids and well not a lot of fun for lunch with the girls, we got take out. The salad was yummy and seeing Jacque in her outfit was fun!

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!

My Mommy Says.... or McDonald's Cookies

This morning I ran an errand to the bank. In the car was Savannah (S), Olivia (O), and my niece, Alexis (A). The conversation / arguement went a little something like this. I am M for mommy.

S - "I want cookies."
M - "OK, where you do want to get the cookies?"
S- "From McDonalds"
A- "My mommy says they don't have cookies at mc donalds"
S- "Cookies at McDonalds"
O- "AAHHH (meaning I am trapped in here!)"
A- "My mommy says no cookies at McDonalds"
M- "Lexi, they have cookies at McDonalds"
A- "My mommy say no!"
S- "My mommy says yes!"
A- "My mommy says no!"
S - "My Mommy says yes!"

You get the idea. Savannah knows they have cookies at McDonald's because I love them. I miss the sugar cookies. I haven't seen them in a while! It was funny and annoying. I have a feeling Lexi has never had a cookie from McDonald's. We may have to change that after Olivia's nap!!

patterns, fabric, ducks and candy

Danielle had a great idea today! She wanted to go to Pine Needles which is located at Gardener Village. It was a great time! She picked me and the girls up at 10:30 and we went with Mom (Grandma). The kids loved the ducks! We loved the fabric and patterns! We found lots and lots of cute stuff. If we only had an endless supply of money.... We then took the kids to Sweet Afton's and they picked out their own candy. Savannah choose yellow & purple M&M's (she calls them num a nums) and hard candies shaped like peanuts. Paul had more fun when he realized you scoop your own candy in a bag! Ben just loved it all! Olivia fell asleep. We had lunch and were home by 1:00. Such a nice day!! The best part is savannah took a nap just after we got home!!!