Kris and Amber

Happy 1st Birthday Quentin!!!!

2011-03-05T12:27:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Quentin's birthday on Thursday as a family. Jayden has been SOOO happy to finally have a brother! He led our birthday celebration and helped his little bro out. I hope you all can get a look into how sweet they were together. HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY OUR SWEET BABY BOY!!!!

Mexico

2011-02-13T17:41:00.000-08:00

I know I am SO bad at blogging. Here are some pics from our family trip to Mexico this winter.

This was a safe place to keep them at Cancun airport. Anything to keep them from running away!

Hotel lobby

Jordan playing beach volleyball at the resort

My boyzzz

Before

After

Jordi playing w/her bro

After we all had our manicures and pedicures

The girls found a Tejon which steel the golfers keys, wallets, ANYTHING and EVERYTHING!

Pottery

Nap Time

Below is all our day at the beach!

Ready to ride the bus

Ready for a day out of the resort. Heading to an island for some snorkeling.

The boat ride to the island

Girls and I

Kris and I

Billy and Kris ready to snorkel

Brielle and Makya's first time snorkeling

Kris and Kya

The kids enjoying the sunset on the ride back to Cancun

Uncle Adam and Quentin

The kids at the water park

Kya and Brielle enjoying their smoothies in the pool

Ashton and Raegan waiting for their hot dogs. What a life!

A day with the Dolphins!!! (and let me tell you Makya was MAAAADDD that she wasn't old enough. Holy cow!!! No bueno! Haha)

Before and After

2010-11-17T20:03:00.000-08:00

I have been working out for a while, but here are some progress pics. I have been doing interval training and weight lifting with Michael Gray at Fit for Life in Ontario. I started about 8 weeks after my c-section with Quentin was born.

September 18th, 2010

November 16th, 2010

June 19th, 2010

September 18th, 2010

November 16th, 2010

Update and PICS!!!

2010-11-11T18:38:00.000-08:00

It has been SOOOO long since I have blogged!!!! We are all doing well, just SUPER busy!!! I guess we should be with 5 kids, right? Jordan and Jayden are both playing basketball. Of course with Kris as their dad they are doing great. Good thing they got his jeans because we all know basketball was NOT my strenghth. ;) The other three are doing good, too. They are all growing like weeds! Quentin is 8 months and trying to crawl. I am trying to hold him as much as possible. Well of course I am already out of time so please enjoy all our family pictures.

Jayden

2010-07-19T13:38:00.000-07:00

Sprayed by a skunk! YUCK!!!

2010-07-18T18:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we were watching a movie together and Kris and I (at the same time) looked at each other and said, "Do you smell that!" We jumped up and to our horror our dog Rosco had been sprayed by a skunk! He never made it in the house, but just having him stand outside the door stunk up the WHOLE house! We had to sleep with candles burning just to survive the night. When we went to church today we all got into the car in the garage before opening the garage door for fear he would rub against us. When we got home from church we made it our family project to try to get the smell off him. We heard tomato juice worked the best so, as you can see below, that is what we tried. I must say he does smell better. Our house doesn't stink anymore, but he still smells like a tinge of skunk. Tomorrow we are going to try hydrogen peroxide, baking soda and dish soap. We will pray it takes the rest of the smell away!!!

My Children Are Hilarious!!!

2010-07-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

WE HATE CANCER!!!

2010-05-22T01:02:00.000-07:00

When we started this process of creating an event to raise money for Ryan's care Ashley told me that if we raised $5,000 she would shave her head. I knew that would be easily obtainable because of the amazing family, friends and community we live in. I told her, "You better shoot a little higher Sis. We will raise that easily. How about if we raise $20,000 you shave your head?" She said, "Nope, $5,000." We all know you don't argue with Ash when she sets her mind to something, but I honestly thought she was kidding. Well, two days ago I was going over our donations and we had $4,800. The past week the checks have finally started to pour in. I have been getting several each day, plus the paypal. I called Ashley and asked her if her razor was sharp because by tomorrow I was SURE we would have $5,000. She said "SERIOUSLY!" I gave her a list of all you wonderful friends that have donated, sponsored holes, and bought slots for the tournament. She put me on speaker and made me repeat everything to Ryan. They were SO excited!!! She said to Ryan, "Honey, looks like I am shaving my head." I reminded her that I though she should shoot higher. She said NO she said $5,000 and that is what she meant!

The next day I had set up a meeting set up at 5:00 with some fellow volunteers that are helping me with the fund raiser. Ashley called and told me she would be there at 6:00 to shave her head. I have to admit I tried to put her off on doing it, but again, you all know Ash. She, Ryan, the boys, Ryan's family, and our family showed up at 6:00 ready to go. She was seriously going to have Ryan shave her head.

When the time came it didn't go as smooth as we thought it might. It was a VERY sobering, emotional moment. There was MANY tears shed. It was so amazing to see th strength Ryan and Ashley have, and the love they share. This terrible trial has brought them together in a way that cannot even be explained. Before Ryan shaved her head he tearfully told Ashley what an amazing, wonderful wife she is and how much he loves and appreciates her. She told him that he has been the most wonderful "FIGHTER" she has ever seen. That shaving her head was nothing compared to all he has gone through.

When Ryan finished shaving her head he kept telling her over and over, "Honey, you are so beautiful. Isn't she beautiful?!"

I am so proud of Ryan and Ashley. I must say Ashley, you can pull off being bald. ;) We love you both!!!

I had to kiss her beautiful hair goodbye

One last pic before the deed

The boys want to be next. They love the baldness

True love!

My little baldy w/Ash

The Three Bald Amigos

Robin Red Breast We Love You!

2010-05-14T21:54:00.000-07:00

My Christmas wreath is still up because a Robin started build a nest in it several months ago. Needless to say we have even more guests now. I am not sure what the smaller eggs are. If anyone knows let me know. We aren't using the front door anymore (lol) because of our bird friends. You gotta love spring!!!

1st Annual Ryan Holaday Benefit Golf Tournament!!!

2010-05-03T14:20:00.001-07:00

1st Annual Ryan Holaday Benefit Golf Tournament!!! River Bend Golf Course in Homedale, ID, June 19th at 8am. $250/4 person team. Dinner included. Benefit auction to follow. $100 minimum to sponsor a hole. We are also looking for donations for the auction. If you aren't a golfer, you are welcome to attend the dinner. It will be $25/person. Registration deadline for the golf tournament and dinner is June 12. We will also be looking forward to celebrating Ryan's 30th birthday at the golf course!!!

Ryan is 29 and has stage 4 adrenal cancer. He is married to Ashley Bieker Holaday and they have 2 boys. Brody, age 5 and Kolby, age 3. Ryan had a major surgery in November to remove a 5+ pound tumor, a kidney and his gallbladder. He and his family went to Chicago for 2 months to undergo a clinical trial which was unsuccessful. Unfortunately, we recently found out the tumor is back, about the same size, and the cancer has mets to his liver. Ryan is currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation.

All proceeds will aid in his care. Register online at http://www.theholadays.blogspot.com/ or call Amber Stice at (208) 880-9940 or Zach Bieker at (208) 739-8543.

Thank you all SO much

We love horses WAY too much!!!

2010-04-19T22:24:00.000-07:00

We love horses WAY too much so we flew to Oklahoma to buy some. Quentin was SOOOO good. He was perfect on the plane rides. We were so proud of him. We kept getting comments after we would get off the planes on what a good baby he was. I would just smile and say, "Yep he is great during the day." (I didn't mention the night. lol)

It was a very quick trip we flew out on Friday and came home on Sunday, but it was so nice to get away. There we SO many beautiful and well bred horses it was extremely hard to pick, but we ended up with a 2 yr old palomino Hollywood Dun It/Reminic filly. (Her dam is a money earner and half sister to Gunner) and a 4yr old Doc O' Lena/Colonel Freckles Bay filly. She has had 2 years of Reining training. I can't tell you how excited we were. My dad ended up with 2 fillies and 2 bread mares. WHAT A TRIP!

While we were there the kids had a horse show. Jayden's horse ended up not feeling well and so he didn't show, but Jordi was able to show her new horse Dealer for the very first time. She competed against the 12-17 yr old group. She got two 1st places and two 2nd places. We were sad we missed it, but so proud of her.

This is Jordan's new horse Dealer.

This is one of my Dad's

Quentin and Kris enjoying our plane ride

Q is dressed for the occasion

Leaving the hotel

Quentin fast asleep in daddy's arms. What a good boy!

More of little Q and the girls

2010-04-13T14:52:00.000-07:00

I took these pics with my cell of Q after Church on Sunday. He is growing like a weed! I think he has about outgrown sz1 diapers. SO SAD!!! He is starting to smile. He is such a sweet blessing!

The Girls and Quentin. They love him! In fact I heard them arguing yesterday about who loved him more. "I do!" "No, I do!" "NO! I DOOOOO" This went on and on.

It was pretty funny.

So Jordan is in Young Women's' at church. This picture if of her at new beginnings at church. All the girls wore formals. Let me tell you her dad about had a heart attach! Kris is definitely freaking out. Hehehe! She is growing SOOOOOOOOO fast. She wears a sz 9 1/2 shoe, is taller than me now, and has taken ALL of my clothes from before I was pregnant. In fact a lot of the pants are now too short. Crazy!

Quentin 1 month old

2010-04-11T21:11:00.000-07:00

Christie Petersen took these sweet newborn pics for us on Quentin's one month birthday. He was soooo good. He slept the whole time. He is growing like a weed and a major chunk as you can tell. For all of you that need your baby photos here is her blog http://petersenphotos.blogspot.com/

Welcome our sweet baby Quentin James

2010-03-13T20:49:00.000-08:00

Quentin was due between March 1st and March 6th. When I hadn't progressed past 1cm on the 1st the Dr said we should get things going. He set me up for an induction of all times at 2am March 3rd. Obviously we didn't get ANY sleep anticipating our new addition.

We arrived at the hospital at 1:30am and the process was started....No turning back. I was also induced with Raegan and had her in 2 1/2 hours, start to finish. This time the nurses were making bets on how long it would take. Most said under 2 hours. By 7:30 when my Dr came in, still no baby and STILL no change. I was a little frustrated with myself, but no big deal it will come I thought. At about 11am STILL no change. The babies heartbeat started to not look so good and my blood pressure was dropping. They took me off the pit waited a bit and started over. When the Dr came in at 12pm I had progressed to a 3 so we were happy. Thinking we were just gonna have to wait it out we calmed down a bit.

After that the baby continued to have problems with his heart rate and my blood pressure continued to drop. Then I started to get a fever. We started to panic a bit not knowing what was going on. By 7pm not much had changed. 17 1/2 hours of labor AND NOT MUCH OF A CHANGE!!! They told us they thought the cord was wrapped around his neck and he couldn't engage into the birth canal and that was why nothing was happening. We were SOOOO worried. (Great my baby is gonna hang himself.) His heart rate now was up to 198 at times and then would go as low as 120. My blood pressure was so low, I felt so weak I didn't know if I could push if I had to. The Dr said it was time for a c-section and I never thought I would be happy to hear those words, but I must say I was. I just wanted to know my sweet little boy would be safe.

They told Kris to get ready in some awesome scrubs, prepped me, gave me the meds to deaden my legs and took me back. When we got back I ended up moving myself to the operating table. Needless to say that wasn't gonna work. They ended up saying Kris couldn't come back, there was no time to try and fix the spinal I had to go under general anesthesia. I HATED the thought of not having Kris by my side, but there wasn't anything we could do about it.

A few hours later I woke up in recovery in pain to say the least. The great thing about a spinal working is the pain control after surgery. I am glad that is over. ;) I also ended up needing 4 units of blood and iv antibiotics for my mysterious fever, but Quentin was as healthy as a horse. He weighed 8lb 3oz, was 20 inches long and the reason he didn't engage and drop into the birth canal was his 14 3/4 head. lol

We are SO happy to be home and healthy. The recovery stinks, especially with 5 kids, but our sweet little man was sure worth it!

All dressed up with no were to go ;)

Dad and baby Q's first meeting

Kris trying to act like he knows what he's doing.

Fatty himself. Isn't God amazing. How that fit inside of me never ceases to amaze me.

The first time Jayd saw or held his baby bro

Sleepin on Mommy's lap

Happy in Daddy's arms

Raegan LOVES to wear Quentins clothes. She keeps putting on his socks, but tonight she happened to come out in his pants. She has been taking Kris around the house pointing at everything saying, "Dad thats Raegans, K Dad. That's not Quentins, that's Raegans, K Dad."

Still no baby :(

2010-02-28T15:26:00.000-08:00

So far with all my kids I have had them all early. Jordan was almost 2 weeks early, Jayden 6 weeks early, Kya 8 days early and then Raegan was induced 9 days early. Well it this one isn't happening that way. I went to the Dr on Thursday and he said "We can set you up for next week if you want." I just didn't feel mentally ready so I was stubborn and said no. My due date is between March 1st and March 6th so I am not "late" yet either, but we are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our sweet baby boy!!!

Of course all of my friends are giving me all kinds of advise to help induce labor....lol! So far I have not been desperate enough to drink caster oil or do MANY of the other interesting things I have heard. I was telling Jordi last night that the message therapist told me about some pressure points to rub that help you go into labor if you are ready. Jordi was SOOOO stinkin cute! She said, "Hey Mom, how about I get the lotion and I will rub those spots you were telling me about." I took her up on it and she kept asking if I was having contractions yet. She ended up falling asleep at the foot of my bed rubbing my feet. This morning she got up and was SOOOOOO disappointed that her hard work didn't result in a new baby. Aren't kids PRECIOUS!

All in all, it is a good thing I haven't had him yet because I still have much to do. I am getting ready to hunt down my swing and bassinet and get them washed and ready. Then I need to go through my newborn tote and pull out socks and misc unisex items I know I have in there. Wish me luck!!! (and PAIN!!!) ;)

Don't be disturbed

2010-02-07T20:34:00.000-08:00

So we decided to do snapshots on the computer today and at first it was just playful, but then Jayden said "Do the xray format mom." Well they look a little scary to say the least. But it was all in fun.

Ultrasound

2010-01-28T12:48:00.000-08:00

We went to the Dr today for my appt and ultrasound. When I got into the ultrasound room the lady mentioned that the Dr thought I seemed small for as far along as I am and that he was worried about the babies growth. This was the first I had heard of that and I was thinkin the Dr is CRAZY. ;) Anyway she said the baby is actually measuring BIG. His head measured a whoppin 37 wks and 6 days.(He is gonna have a big head like Jayden. Hehehe!) His body is measuring 35wks and 6 days. He weighs approx 5lb 8oz, so obviously NOT small for having another 5wks to go. All good news.

Getting Huge

2010-01-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

So for all who haven't seen me in a while I took a pic of myself w/my cell phone. Kris had my camera and was in Texas this past week/weekend w/my dad. Dad had to bring some horses back from Texas, so Kris flew there and helped drive back. Anyway, I am almost 35 wks pregnant. I was on bed rest for several days last week because contractions were down to 5min apart (Scary!). I am proud to say, that is over and now I am back to normal. We have a 3-D ultrasound tomorrow. I will be posting more pics tomorrow!!!!

Christmas 09

2010-01-09T22:23:00.000-08:00

Jayden got a breast collar for his horse Black. he is gonna look HOT this show season....the horse and the boy. He also got blue boots for his horse and a blue blanket for his horse. Now we just need warm weather!!!

Like mother like daughter, what can I say she loves the phone. You gotta love the hair, too.

Again, gotta love the hair.

Kya getting her tag learning system. She loves it.

jayden is addicted to Halo, so Halo legos were definitely a more healthy than more xbox games.

Jordi w/her Jordans. Like father like daughter.

I must say this has been the BIGGEST hit for Christmas this year. Kya, Raegan, and Jayden have played more w/this barn than ANYTHING! LOVE IT!!!

Jordi posing for the camera.

Our Little Missionaries

2010-01-07T20:59:00.000-08:00

So I haven't downloaded movies from our camcorder in about 9 months. I got it out a few days ago and decided to download everything so I could have more room on our camcorder. After downloading Kris and I started going through the old home videos. We came upon one that I didn't know about or remember. When we watched it we realized that the kids had taken the camera upstairs and decided to make their own movie. It was so stinking funny. I decided it was worthy of making their wish come true and making into a movie. I spent a little time today getting it done. It is suppose to be about Chase (Kris's Brother) who is in Africa on a mission for our church. They ended up getting side tracked, as kids do, so it is super short. P.S. Remember that the upstairs is the kids domain and this particular day was pretty messy because I obviously wasn't supervising them very well. ;) Click on the link below to see it.

Summer Swim Video

2010-01-05T14:35:00.001-08:00

Click on this link below to see the video of the kids swimming in the pool this summer.

Big Belly

2010-01-04T18:21:00.000-08:00

Here is a picture of Kris and I at his 2009 Christmas party. As you can see I am growing like crazy (in more ways than one, unfortunately)!!! The baby is doing great and I am feeling well, too. He is due the first week of March (2 more months!!!) For all those wondering, we still haven't decided on a name. I think we will just wait to see him and then decide.

Raegan is too smart!!!

2009-12-08T21:43:00.000-08:00

So yesterday I was on the phone telling someone how close Raegan and Kya are in size. I had mentioned that I don't even bother boxing Makya's clothes up anymore because Rae is so close behind her. ( Kya is somewhat small for her age and Rae is pretty average.) I just make a pile on her shelf for a few months and then Raegan grows into them. It was a completely harmless conversation.

Jordan overheard me, as always, and pipes in. She said, "Raegan is kind of a fatty, huh Mom. I mean compared to Kya she is kind of fat." Before I could say anything, Raegan says, "I not fat Jodi. Don't say dat wood. I not fat." Jordan cracks up laughing (and so did I) Raegan yells, "It not funny Jodi, I not fat. Don't say dat, it not funny!!!" By this time all the kids were cracking up and Raegan starts screaming the same thing over and over. I told the kids not to say that anymore. I told Raegan (who let me remind you is 2) she wasn't fat. Then I made the kids go do their animal chores outside. Raegan seemed to forget about this...so I thought.

Jordi came in from watering and feeding the chickens about a half hour later and the first thing Raegan said when she saw Jordan was, "Hey Fatty." I couldn't believe my ears. I died laughing, as did Jordan. Anyway Raegan and I had a talk, but I guess that will teach Jordan.

I can't believe my 12yr old and my 2yr old were fighting!!! The best is that Rae got the last dig. Hehehe!!!

Refiners Fire

2009-11-30T14:53:00.000-08:00

So I just felt this story appropriate for all that is going on. I hope you all take the time to read it.

There was a group of women in a Bible study on the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." (Malachi 3:3) This verse puzzled the women and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God.

One of the women offered to find out about the process of refining silver and get back to the group at their next Bible study. That week this woman called up a silver smith and made an appointment to watch him at work. She didn't mention anything about the reason for her interest in silver beyond her curiosity about the process of refining silver. As she watched the silver smith, he held a piece of silver over the fire and let it heat up. He explained that in refining silver, one needed to hold the silver in the middle of the fire where the flames were hottest as to burn away all the impurities. The woman thought about God holding us in such a hot spot--then she thought again about the verse, that he sits as a refiner and purifier of silver.

She asked the silver smith if it was true that he had to sit there in front of the fire the whole time the silver was being refined. The man answered that yes, he not only had to sit there holding the silver, but he had to keep his eyes on the silver the entire time it was in the fire. If the silver was left even a moment too long in the flames, it would be destroyed. The woman was silent for a moment. Then she asked the silver smith, "How do you know when the silver is fully refined?"

He smiled at her and answered, "Oh, that's easy--when I see my image in it."

If today you are feeling the heat of the fire, remember that God has His eye on you.

Our Young Woman

2009-11-19T13:23:00.000-08:00

Jordan gave her first talk in Sacrament Meeting last Sunday. She did really good for her first time being in front of so many people. She thought she was gonna pass out, but luckily didn't. It was also her first Sunday in Young Womens', as well. We cannot believe our little girl is growing up so fast. We are very proud of our sweet girl.

Jordan's 12th birthday, so of course I had to buy trick candles.

She figured if she licked her fingers and grabbled the candle it would work, but she was too chicken.

When she was out of breath she used a towel.

Obviously that didn't work. Next, here comes the temper...like father, like daughter!!! HEHEHE!!!!

Pray for Ryan and Ashley!!!!

2009-11-13T22:31:00.000-08:00

Ryan (my sister Ashley's husband) went into the urgent care clinic on Wednesday for abdominal pain and came home with some pretty scary news. He has a large growth in his adrenal gland (14cm). Kris saw the scans and said you couldn't even see his organs on the one side, only the mass. Ash said that this is pretty rare (only 290 some odd reported cases). I guess in cases where the mass was over 6cm it was often cancer. He went to a specialist on Thursday and they are planning to operate next Thursday. They did see a few other areas of concern so he will be having a MRI on Monday where the Dr and the Radiologist will be present. They have run tests to see if there is hormones in the tumor or not. If there is he will have to take meds to keep him from having a stroke when they take the tumor out. They will be removing a rib and very possibly his kidney in this procedure. He will be in the hospital in Boise for at least 5 days post op. We will know more Monday and I will do my best to keep everyone posted. In the mean time please be praying for their family.

Happy Halloween!!!

2009-10-31T15:30:00.000-07:00

The girls are the only ones that got to go trick-or-treating. Jordi is the clown in case you can't tell. ;) Poor Jayden was very sick.

Go BSU!!!

You gotta love the make-up.

Travis, Jordan, Taylor and Camden

Raegan is proud of her candy

Captain Kris. Who is scard? Hehehe!!!

Our little "clown" of the family. Kya had to try on Jordi's wig and nose for her costume. It was pretty cute! P.S. Notice the first missing tooth.

The kids had some serious fun in the pool this year.

2009-10-29T23:05:00.001-07:00

Jayden bombing the kids with his water gun. Check out the muscles

You gotta love the goggles!!!

Raegan blowing bubbles

Goof and Goofier

Jordi showing off.

Jayden's 9th Bithday! Check out the guns!!!

2009-10-26T18:23:00.001-07:00

Jayden showing off the guns

Our ripped boy

Raegan LOVES her brother!!!

Family Life

2009-10-26T18:17:00.000-07:00

Jordan was suppose to be watching Raegan...Ya right!

We froze over 100 quarts of corn from our garden and a nearby field this year. Jayden was in charge of taking the husks to the horses.

Makya's first day of school.

This year I made a deal with Kris. He could get a new truck if I could get a chicken coop. I know it sounds like a funny request, but it worked. Jayden and Kris working on the chicken coop.

The finished product.

Raegan feeding the chickens. You gotta love the outfit and shoes.

Raegan loves her Daddy!

Raegan's preferred way of travel.

I was taking pics of this horse we want to sell. I think the pic of the neighbor boy is hilarious. He definitely looks unhappy on the very back.

Jordan's new found love is JUMPING! This is Makya's horse Royal. He is absolutely amazing!!! He is our babysitter and our thrill seeker.

2009-10-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

Family Ride

2009-10-24T22:02:00.000-07:00

Below are pictures that I took when we went on our trip to Joseph and Enterprise, Oregon this year. We stayed in the cutest little cabin that also boards horses. It was the perfect get away. We went to a competition for the kids on the way up. They all competed and placed. Jordan took 1st, Jayd took 2nd and Kya took 8th. There was alot of kids competing against all of them. The class was 12 and under so poor Ky had to compete against the big kids. She did very well though.

We spent the next four days riding in some on the most beautiful country God has created. Makya surprised us so much. She grew in leaps and bounds in confidence and her riding ability this trip. Jordan and Jayden jumped every log in sight. What wonderful memories we have been able to build together!

Wallowa Valley

This was Makya's first time going through a creek. She was really concentrating.

Follow the leader.

There is a funny story behind this picture. Kya had gotten off her horse to go to potty and when she came back and held him he kept knocking her hat off. She would put it back on her head and he would knock it off again. Finally she held it in her hand and looked at him very unhappy. Click on this pic to get the full effect of her expression.

Daddy and Kya

Jordan spent more time jumping logs than anything. At lunch we would have to find a pile of logs to picnic by so they could practice jumping. It was alot of fun!

I think this is my favorite pic we got. I want to blow it up for our wall.

Horse Competitions 09

2009-10-24T21:48:00.000-07:00

This is the belt buckle Jordan won this year. To get it you have to place 1st. GREAT JOB JORDI!!! Her and Jayden competed against each other. There were about 15 kids in the class and Jayd placed 2nd. I am such a proud mama.

Makya on her horse (which she stole from Jayden).

She is SOOOOO stinkin cute!!! She was so excited to compete. She told Jayden, "I'm gonna beat you on your own horse and then say, BOOYA!!!"

Jayden is always smiling when he is riding.

Jordan spinning Uno. Check out her lips kissin to him...."faster, faster!!!"

This is a picture of the second show Jordan and Jayden competed in, but Kya's first.

Our nephew Camden petting Jordan's horse. Isn't he so cute!

This is a picture of Jayden at his first show. He did SO good. He placed first. They even put a picture of him on the reining website for this area to promote kids reining. Check it out. http://www.snaffle-bit.com/Photo_Gallery.php

This is a picture of Jordan at her first reining show. She did well for her first time. She has a slight disadvantage because she is up against kids who have been doing this for a while. She took 2nd in this show. We were very pleased.