Happy Birthday Jordi!

Yesterday was Jordan’s fifth birthday.  I could not post on that day because my computer had a virus and was in the “shop.” So, as usual I am just a little late.  I also lost my camera for a few days.  I found it tonight in a desperate search so I did not miss Jord going to Kindergarten tomorrow (it was between the fridge and the cupboards, how do such things happen?).  Needless to say I missed photos of a great birthday party with all of her cousins and family (we missed Chase).

What can one say about Jord.  She is an absolute joy and always true to herself.  She has always been an absolute blessing in my life and kept me laughing.  She was born about 3 weeks before Samantha and to this day we refer to them as “the babies.”  Kim and I have vowed to quit now that Jord is going into Kindergarten.  Jord has a unique personality and is known to everyone as a source of joy and laughter.  What else can I say?  You can’t put words to such a personality as Jords. 

Thank you to everyone reading this who has played a role in Jordan’s life.  It really does take a village! 

Jord loves dancing, swimming, American girl dolls singing, barbies, sand, her family, her grandma and grandpa  and her cousins!!
	Jord hates rules, being told no, being in pictures, waking up in the morning and getting her hair combed and skiing!

Jord has a very special relationship with her Grandpa Elden.  She will commonly snub Jeff, Kim, Grandma and mostly me but NEVER Grandpa Elden.  Here is my favorite pic of the two of them.

I love you Jord and thank you for being so special to everyone!!

Other big news in our family: Chase started school on Monday.  Freshman at Virginia Tech have to live in the dorms.  His room is complete with a “loft". Which essentially means his bed in the elevated so a desk can fit underneath.  I got this photo over email and wanted to share.  Jeff and I are going to see him at the end of October and I can’t wait!  Chase is on the right!