Will Power...

So lately I have had absolutely NONE!!!
I see something I want,
I think of something I could use,
I look at something I don't need...

And I buy. With money that I don't have,
has not been saved, and is promised somewhere else.

I need to find a way that I can improve on this,
yet it seems as though I always can find a loop hole that justifies what I am feeling.

This has gone on for some time now.
What I wouldn't give for better control of myself.
As I am writing this it feels like I am doing nothing.
I am hoping that by admitting this to myself publicly on my blog...
(yeah I know it is all so very public), that I am helping myself.
I will be able to check up with myself and hold myself accountable for my actions.

I see TODAY as the LAST day that I will let my impulse reactions
over run my will power.
Budgeting and saving is now a top priority in all that I do.

So in the end I would also like to ask any of you that are reading...
and that have read this far...
What is your strategy?
What ticks and tips help you in this matter?

I look forward to the beginning of my better managed self - control.

Tree help needed...

Hey all you people out there that read my blog... I am asking for your help.

My parents own property up on the East fork of the Bear River.  They recived a notice from the power company that if in the winter the power is disrupted because of the trees on their property, they will be responsible for the cost to fix the problem.  We are looking to see if there are any guys out there would be willing to go up Friday the 30th in the evening around 6:00 and stay there Saturday and Sunday to help cut down trees.  You are welcome to take firewood for free.  You would need to provide or arrange with us your sleeping quarters and bring your personal items.  We will provide the food as long as we have a head count by Wednesday the 28th.

We know that this is short notice but we are looking for 2-4 more people to go up with us.  If you can't head up Friday, but can Saturday we can give directions and arrange for to meet you at the gate.  Thank you for your help if you can.  Call me if you have any questions, and if you don't have my number leave a comment and I will get back to you.  Thanks!`

More than one update!

Alrighty so I may have only posted a few days ago, but it seems
that i have been on a non post high... so as long as I am
on my post high, I thought I would share. 

Rebecca found her new favorite toy...

Toilet Paper!  And as you can plainly see... she is 

OH SO Proud of herself!  :)

We went to American Fork's Steel Days and Aubrey 

rode her first roller coaster ride...

At first we weren't so sure of it at first... 

And then the smiles came...

and stayed.  

And last but not least, last Tuesday we had  

Rebecca's One Year Pictures taken. 

The lady who took her pictures this time, also took her pictures 

when she was born.  She stated that she couldn't believe

that it has been a year already!  I can SO TOTALLY 

agree with her!  This year seems to have gone by SO fast

and I look back and think... Where did my baby go!?!?!?  

My baby girl born at 5 lbs 10oz is now a whooping 28 lbs!!!  

I love all those little rolls, CURLY hair (where did that come from?), 

two teeth, and brown eyed -browned haired girl!  I so 

couldn't imagine my life without this precious little babe here. 

For more pictures from her photo shoot, 

check out Hatch Photography  

Have a great evening everyone and 

Thanks for staying caught up with the Jordans.

Park Day

Oh how I LOVE a good park day!  We go every Wednesday 

and enjoy at least an hour... maybe two or three!  :)  

Sisterly Love

Aubrey did a pretty good job taking this picture, don't cha think?  

I LOVE those smiles that I get every day! 

My two beautiful girls!  What a great day it has been.  And so many more to come. 

I can just say... I LOVE BEING A MOM!   It is the greatest job in the world!

4th of July weekend!

This weekend was a great one to say the least!  Lots of fum, family and food!  

We started off on Saturday, (which wasn't so great all day because... I had to work :( ... but that evening my parents came down and my dad watched the kids while my mom took Don and I to... Stadium of Fire!!!  I was SOOOOOO excited to go and see Carrie Underwood.  She is such an amazing singer I couldn't say no when she offered to buy the tickets.  Came home with some amazing memories to add to the stack of memories from previous years of Stadium of Fire.  

Note to self:  Self Portraits usually don't turn out that well... have someone else take them.  :)

Mom, me and Don

Our surprise quest host Lou Diamond Philips.  I didn't know he was going to be the host... but it was really exciting cause Don and I watch him on the new show, Stargate Universe.  

Our second surprise was that Carrie Underwood sang the Nation Anthem... and OH BOY was it GREAT!!!  We not only heard her then, but the for 45 minutes before the fireworks started. 

We then really didn't do much on Sunday, but it was really one of the first Sunday's that we... as a family... got to relax.  Then Monday came and Don was able to take that day off since the 4th was on a Sunday... so we headed to the Provo Freedom Festival on the lawn of the Provo Tabernacle.  It was a blast.  I was able to get so last minute shopping done for Rebecca's 1 year pictures tomorrow... YAY!  We took a short break after the festival for naptime, and then headed out to get Aubrey's first fish!  She has so loved having a fish.  She is so proud to show any person what she got.  

We then ended the night with Grumpy and Grams and Robyn and Tyson heading to our place to watch fireworks.  We ended up creating our own little neighborhood show, and it turned out great.  I believe a great time was had by all.  I also do believe the glo sticks were a hit!  I hope your 4th was a great one as well.