May 21, 2013~Poster & Car Decorating at the Johnson's Home

My sis LaDawn has always been like a 2nd Mom to my girls and I to her kiddos.  When Jordan received her flight itinerary she called LaDawn and asked if she would pick her up at the airport & take her to the MTC.  LaDawn was kind enough (not that I ever had any doubts), to pick Jordan up and get her to the MTC.   Jed also took off work to go down with them.

LaDawn's kids were so excited.  Jordan is the first grand daughter on both sides of our family, and she's the first cousin on the Alexander side to go on a mission.  Tycen (my nephew) is obsessed with being a missionary!  SO cute.

For Jed & LaDawn's Monday night family home evening, they had a poster party & decorated their van.  The next afternoon they would be picking up Jordan, who by the way, was treated like a Queen.  LaDawn made a cute "Greenie Bag" since Jordan is officially a brand spankin' new missionary.  Very kind. 

Here's pictures LaDawn sent me throughout their poster party:

 

Sweet little Brynlee

McKayla & Ashlyn (Two more artists in the family)

Zachary (aka Little Eeyore) & Tycen (they make me laugh~So cute!

Zachary..and he's smiling!!!

Tycen..funniest kid on Earth

LaDawn's play by play the night before and the whole day she was taking care of my girl!
It was SOOOO appreciated!! :)

LOVE IT!!!!
 

So so sweet!

The "Greenie" Bag

Cracks me up every time!!

Score for Jordan!!!

LOVE this one!  Thanks McKayla!

Good advice...especially when Mormon's don't drink. LOL

May 20, 2013~Jaycee's Art Project

So I have the most talented artist's.  This is Jaycee's final art project for this year.  AAA-MAAAZZZ-INNGGGG!!!

 

Just one of many beautiful things Jaycee has done!  :)

May 19, 2013~Photo's from today.

Today's Sunday and before we went to church, I had to get a few pictures of the tree we have in our front yard.  So beautiful.

Later tonight, Jordan and I had some running around to do and ended up at Venice Beach.  LOVE the beach!

Need to find out what kind of plant/tree this is.  BEAUTIFUL
FLOWERS that smell so great!

Love this one!
 



Beautiful!!!
 



Beautiful coastline of Venice Beach.

Looking across to the North Jetty. 

Pelican's...lots of them today.

Beautiful Gulf of Mexico

Jetty, but no dolphins tonight..Lots of pelicans though.

This is my favorite shot of the night..Love Heavenly Father
for making so many beautiful things for
us to enjoy!

May 18, 2013~Orlando Temple Day & Shopping For The Mission

Today Emily Stevens, (a friend of ours in our Stake) went through the temple in preparation for her upcoming mission to Brazil. She's be in a different area than Jordan, but it's still exciting to have them at least in the same country. I'm so GLAD Jordan and I were able to go to the temple for Emily and for one last time before Jordan leaves on Wednesday.

We went to Fudruckers for lunch/dinner in Orlando, then went shopping for houuurrrrrs in Sarasota. We found a GREAT smoothie place on Bee Ridge, which I wish we would have known about before. VERRYYY good. Jordan got her smoothie there and I got my much needed Dt Coke at McDonald's for the drive home.

It was a great, awesome, fun, wonderful, but long day. 
Here's some pictures from today







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I can see the Orlando Temple from my window!



LOVE the stained glass windows at the Temple.

Orlando Temple Dedicated 1994~Jordan born March 25, 1994
 



Beautiful day in Orlando!!!

LOVE the Angel Moroni on top of the Temples.

Entry way to the temple.

Two AMAZING girl who will be AWESOME Sister Missionaries in Brazil.
GO JORDAN & EMILY!!

Jordan & Emily
Such cute, fun, sweet young women! 
Brazil...WATCH OUT!



Cool Sistah's
 

Sister Jordan Morrill
Brazil Florianopolis Mission
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter~Day Saints
(She's gonna ROCK!)



Jordan & her Momma. 
Going through the temple with your daughter is one of the
most amazing, inspiring & spiritual experiences.
Can't wait to go with Jaycee someday.
Best Pay Day for Mom's.



Last "see you later" hugs.  Last time they'll be in Florida
together...

The cute, sweet, fun loving, adorable Emily Stevens! 
Love her!!  GOOD LUCK EMILY!
You will do AWESOME!!





May 18, 2013~How I Feel This Week :)

Pretty much sums things up some days!

May 17, 2013~Beautiful Day in Paradise

Here's a few pictures from another beautiful day in paradise!  I'm so blessed to live in such a beautiful place!!!

My drive to work.  EVERY morning I get to drive over the Peace River bridge.  It's the ONLY thing about mornings I love!

See...How can you not feel the love of God when you see this!  God is good!

Punta Gorda Soccer Club~Park where Jordan & Jaycee have played hundreds of soccer games over the years.

Simply gorgeous!!

Love the reflections of the clouds and sunrise in the water!

Lunch time @ Bayshore Park~Charlotte Harbor

LOVE the beach and beautiful sunny days!

Cute parents of two baby Sandhill Cranes.  Making their way around our building today.
Toooooo adorable!

I wanna take a baby home!  Just don't want to get pecked to death by a parent.

Sweet little Sandhill Cranes! <3 td="">