Love & Laughter, Happily Ever After...

Child Locks that aren't Child-proof?

2011-04-25T21:40:00.000-07:00

So a few WEEKS before Ana's first birthday, she figured
out how to remove the child locks! REALLY? Aren't these
things supposed to be CHILD-proof!? Yes, really! It is
absurd, and unreal how quickly she is growing-up. So now
we have to install some that require a key. Everyone tells me
that kids just outgrow this, but I see no end in sight! EVERY

day, EVERY chance she gets, she tries to empty my
cupboards and drawers. And since she has been walking
since she was 7 months old, this has gone on a while. So,
while I wait for Adam to put the locks on all 20 drawers and
cupboards, I've tied-up some with ribbon. What a pain! And
then she discovered the oven door, nice. Luckily I caught
her before she fell on the hardwood floor! Good thing she is
so freakin'cute, because she is A LOT of work!!!

Ava's First "Real" Haircut...

2011-04-19T10:06:00.000-07:00

I have been cutting Ava's bangs since she was

little, but was always scared to cut the back.

Consequently she hasn't had her hair cut, EVER.

I figured it was overdue, and her hair was getting

too long to manage anyway. Since I love the girl

who does my hair, I asked her if she would cut

Ava's. Of course she said yes, and she did a

wonderful job. Ava says Chelsey is now one of

her "friends". Daddy couldn't help how many

pictures he took, so I am posting a lot too!

More Snow...

2011-04-06T21:41:00.000-07:00

It just wouldn't be Utah if it didn't dump snow in April--wait until the buds are starting to come out and then rain all evening so the snow will stick to everything! Ugh, I can't stand it! I get a taste for some beautiful spring days and then more stupid snow. Good thing it is so beautiful, or I couldn't stand it here one more day! Any way, my sweet Mya seems confused too--she knows its warm outside because the snow is melting everything, but she remebered the basics! I love her tons!

Blogging again!

2011-04-04T13:02:00.000-07:00

I am sorry to my sweet girls, husband, family

and friends that I have not been blogging all the

fun, sad, cute, crazy and silly moments of our

life the last 2 1/2 years. I kept thinking I was

going to "catch-up" since Mya's visit at the hospital,

and it obviously NEVER happened. So much has

happened in all that time that a summary just would

be ridiculous! Consequently, I will just start with

some of the latest moments/events we've had and

let go of the fact that I have put this last on my list for

so long. Above is a picture of our silly Mya. She makes

us laugh so often and when we found her in the bar stool

looking as serious as can be, this was no exception!

Leaving the hospital...

2009-07-28T21:02:00.000-07:00

I decided to backtrack a little since this is my new form of keeping a journal...and 'cause I want to post some cute pictures. Let's begin with the day we left the hospital with Mya. Look at how cute she is holding her paci and looking at her Dada!

Mya's baby blessing...

2008-12-07T14:22:00.000-08:00

A few days before Mya's baby blessing, my sister Jodi offered to make her a dress. I had planned on just using Ava's-but she said it would be no problem, so how could I resist? It turned out exactly as I wanted-simple, yet beautiful. The day turned out to be wonderful, but we unfortunately didn't take many pictures. Mya had a blow-out not too long after the pictures above, so the dress, though unharmed, came off quickly. After all of the hustle to prepare food, visit with friends and family, and clean up, we realized we didn't take ANY pictures of her special day. Sorry Mya! Thanks to Jen (Eric's wife) we at least have these :)

Ava's first time bowling...

2008-11-05T22:30:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Grandpa Jorgensen came to Utah to be with us on the day we blessed baby Mya. We decided to go bowling since they were in town. My brother Eric joined us and some of Adam's family, Amy, Lance & his family: Angela, Trevor and Sterling. Mya was a champ, ate, then slept for the entire evening! Ava had a blast exploring, waving to new people and being with family.

Daddy comes to visit alone...

2008-10-29T16:40:00.000-07:00

Hannah stayed with Ava Sunday night so Adam could come visit us. We got some cute pics, he helped me figure how to get Mya to latch on my enormous boobs and then we played cards & watched the Olympics. It was nice to have him all to myself for awhile!

Visitors...

2008-10-29T15:37:00.000-07:00

All my Jorgensen sisters-in-law (Kathleen & Diana live out-of-state) came to see me and Mya. It was so great! Stepha watched Ava so I could visit, and they brought me real food! I love having family so close. Thanks girls, love you all!!!

Coming to the hospital to see Mamma and Mya...

2008-10-29T15:26:00.001-07:00

After a nice snooze on Grandma Hannah, Ava was so excited to see me and the baby. This was my first night away from Ava and I missed her so much! She examined my hospital bracelets, checked out Mya nursing and tried to climb in Mya's bassinet. When she was done dong some exploring around the room, she wanted me to hold her--her first sign of jealousy. Daddy quickly stepped in and distracted Ava with a show! Adam, Ava and Hannah then left for Eric & Jen's house where the Jorgensens were gathering for a Sunday meal while Hannah was in town.

Here she is...

2008-10-29T13:41:00.001-07:00

Lots of hair, great coloring, long fingers, tiny nose and tons of sweetness! She slept 6 hours the first night--a record we have yet to break.

Mya's Birth...

2008-10-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

I had been having contractions all day, and they were getting stronger, so we thought 'let's not wait 'til the last minute like we did with Ava'. Famous last words. My room had a great view, as you can see--and then they strapped a monitor on me and told me I was only dilated to a four. I didn't worry since I had progressed so quickly with Ava, and figured it wouldn't be a big deal to lay down for an hour while they monitored Mya's heartbeat. Adam and I enjoyed watching the Olympics together and got to see some amazing events. Slow progress forced me out into the hall to walk around. I quickly came to the startling conclusion that I would have preferred doing this at home, like last time. I hate not being able to drink water, I hate being strapped to a monitor, and have some nurse check how much I am dilated every hour! Needless to say, I felt trapped--which I hate more than anything! With one long painful push Mya Brielle Jorgensen arrived at 11:59 pm. I was so exhausted! It was NOTHING like giving birth to Ava.

The day Mya arrived...

2008-10-29T13:04:00.001-07:00

Saturday August 9th.

About to pop! Hannah and I were making some enchiladas to freeze so I would have some ready-made meals. (They turned out gross, by the way!) Ava and I getting some last one-on-one time...gosh she is so cute!
We got to enjoy a calm dinner with some of Adam's family, Hannah, Amy, Lance's fam (Angela, Trevor, and Sterling) and Eric's fam (Jen & Megan). I got a few bites of Adam's burger and fries between contractions, while Ava enjoyed her mini ice cream cone.

Getting Mya's room ready...

2008-10-29T12:15:00.000-07:00

Ava was so excited we had gotten her another crib! Even though she didn't comprehend that a new baby would take away some of her one-on-one time, she was constantly signing and saying 'baby' as we added things to complete Mya's room. She recognized the animals on the quilt we hung on the wall---EL-fen, IH-poe, and ze-BRA.

Now let's jump to getting ready for baby Mya...

2008-10-29T09:55:00.000-07:00

Ava helping her daddy wash the car the night before Grandma Hannah came to stay with us. Just as I focused the camera she started to suck on the rag! Gross!!! Oh, well at least she had fun, right? When Grandma arrived she brought Ava new books and read them to her.

Our fake life begins...

2008-09-16T19:20:00.000-07:00

Hello family & friends! We have finally joined the blogging craze so everyone can see the events of our wonderful, yet silly life. Adam and I were married a little over two years ago-we met in California at his dad's orthodonic office and dated 4 years and 3 months (do you know how many days that is?) before we were married in the Newport Beach Temple. We have two beautiful daughters and still laugh every day (usually at each other). Here are some pictures of us during our long courtship and one from the day that began our fake life together!