Our first garden!

This year I really really wanted to do a garden, so we asked our landlord if it was ok to plow up some of the back yard (which I didn't see the problem since it is not that awesome of a grass situation back there) and he said yes!! This year we only planted potatoes, corn, peas, carrots, and pumpkins just to see if it would grow. And it did! Our peas, carrots, and potatoes are gone already! I'm a big fan of little potatoes so we didn't really let those get to big! And nothing is better than a carrot straight from the garden washed off and eaten right in the yard!!! But here are some pictures of our first lil garden!! Please don't mind the weeds, they are horrible yes I know, we were planning on weeding later today when it wasn't so hot outside.

Pumpkin plant #1

Our biggest pumpkin on plant #1 its a little weird looking, kinda more watermelon looking than pumpkin

Corn!! I love good sweet garden corn :)

Our biggest pumpkin on plant #2!

Carver sitting by pumpkin #2, isn't he cute?

another pumpkin on plant #2

Corn and pumpkin plant #2! I love that we planted our garden, and I love that it has been doing so good! Next year, we will definitely be doing more types of plants, I cant wait!!

5 question friday

I stole these from Danny's aunt Marci, they just looked fun to answer!

1. Do you have any nicknames and if so how did they come about?

Well I have three nicknames, two are still used and one died out because when I was little I HATED it!! Jojo is the one that died out, I have no idea how it started but I do know what family started calling me that!! It was my cousin Kassi and her mom Marty who started it! I dont mind it now, but when i was little for some reason it really bugged me. Jord is one im called alot from my family members, mostly my Dads and mom. Its just easier than saying Jordan i guess! And the Jori is the one im still called alot actually, its because when i was going to school there was another Jordan Brown in my school so my mom started calling me Jori! (secretly, I really dont enjoy being called Jori anymore, but its not a huge deal I never really mention that to anybody... but now the secrets out!)

2.What is your birth order among your siblings?

I am the oldest of 4 with my mom and adoptive dad, and the Oldest of 5 with my dad and step mom

3. in the movie of your life, who would play your significant other?

uhh... Johnny Depp, Vin Deisel, Gerard Butler, take your pic :)

4. What is currently your favorite song?

It would have to be lucky by Jason Mraz and Colbie Calet, I have been a huge fan of Jason Mraz since FOREVER and their duet is BEAUTIFUL!

5. Are you saving your money for anything right now big or small purchase?

Just saving to save for now!

oh boy... what a boy!

Today I was in a rush to get Carver bathed so I could get ready, so I decided to bathe him in the sink, which, he loved!! He made a huge mess splashing, which is his favorite thing to do anytime he gets in the water!!

He was talking to me the whole time!

Every time he splashes, he splashes himself in the face, which he finds very very funny!!!



And then, the other day, I heard Carver start whining, which we usually ignore because we don't want him to think every time he whines we will come running, but pretty soon he was crying so I went to see what was wrong. I checked the kitchen, our room, and his room, and he wasn't anywhere to be seen! Just as I was walking out of his room, he started whining again, and it was coming from under his crib!! He had crawled after Cinder, our new puppy, and followed her under the bed but then couldn't figure out how to get out!! He thought it was pretty funny when I found him.

Peek a boo!

Silly boy!

Oh my little cheese ball....

How I love you.

Good ol' hick fun

Saturday we decided at the spur of the moment to join Danny's family up in Spring City where they all were going to go watch the races and Wild Bills Raceway... not exactly my cup of tea but Danny had a great time and Carver really liked watching the cars go by, and I did get to gossip and hang out with Danny's step mom and sister, which I always enjoy! Oh.. and Carver has learned in just the past week to high five, crawl, sit himself up without us helping him, and walk in his walker. I'm thrilled yet at the same time, a little sad to see my first baby grow up!!

Sitting in his new big boy seat having a bottle

One of the cars we saw racing.. there was alot!

Danny sitting by his pops who was holding Carver, until very recently Carver has been scared of him because he has a beard, but Rich let me touch his beard to show Carver its OK and now Carver insists on always touching it, its so cute!

Watching the cars go by...

I surprised Rich with this pic... I'm sneaky!

Overall it was a very fun night, we didn't get home till about 11:30, and Carver was very mad that i woke him up to take a bath.. it was so dusty there was no way i was letting him go to bed without one!!

long day...no nap.

Today has been a long day and its only ten thirty.... wow. Then again my day did start at 5am today... so I guess it makes sense. But enough complaining. Today when I put Carver down for his morning nap, instead of snuggling with his blanket and falling right asleep, he decided he was to big for morning naps, a discussion I was not included in. Every five to ten minutes I would go in to check on him and see if he was sleeping, and every time I found him wide awake... talking to himself of waiting for me to peek around the corner.

He was on his belly cuddling the first time I went to check on him, and he popped up when I walked in his room, I had to get my camera he was smiling so big!

little stinker

In this pic it might look like he is sleeping, but really, he is laying there kicking his leg in the air saying dadadada

I love his cheesy smile!!

I don't blame him for being awake in this picture, his chubby leg was stuck between the bars haha

And while Carver was fighting nap time, my little sisters, cousin, and the two neighbor girls were outside playing... well I'm not sure but it kept them busy!

from left to right, my sister Ryan, the two neighbor girls jasmine and Dominique, then my sister Britain and my cousin McKylee

I think they were drawing with water leaves and grass

Oh and did I mention that we had to get rid of Lizzie, our dachshund. She just wasn't fitting in at our home and kept running away from us. Don't worry, I found the PERFECT family for her! An older couple with no kids who's dachshund had just passed away at 15 years old. They instantly loved her! But the photo above is of Roxy and our new puppy!

This is our new puppy, she is a pom min pincher mix and so adorable!! We named her Cinder

my really BIG post

Yesterday we went up to Spring City for their 24th of July celebrations with all of Danny's Searle side of the family. It was really hot, really fun, and it really wore us out! Me and Carver hung out at Danny's Grandmas house with all the little kids and their moms, while Danny went up and watched his uncles and some of the older cousins compete in a horse shoe tournament. (I'm pretty sure I did not miss out... horse shoes is not my thing) It was fun sitting around talking with Danny's aunt Charlotte, cousin Amanda, and cousins girl friend Breanne watching our kids roll around and beat up each other basically!

Carver playing with Amanda's youngest

They got along for a minute until...

Carver decided he didn't want to share! He is getting into the habit of just grabbing things from other people and babies, even if he wasn't playing with it in the first place... is this a sign of times to come??

Rolling around the blanket having fun!

eyeing what everyone else had, deciding who to steal from!

He was shocked at first at all the little kids his size!

Right when Danny got back and Carv could see him, he started smiling kicking his legs and started in with Dadadadada!! Its so cute!

Carver and his little cousin, Briley just hanging out waiting for the men!

He was tired and starting to cry, someone made him smile right in the middle of a whine haha silly boy

Hanging out chewing on his box of rice cereal!

It was a fun day in the sun! Danny got a really bad sunburn that of course didn't even start to hurt him and today its just a pure tan (he NEVER peels!) and Carver was totally wiped out and is still a little cranky today, but, it was a good day overall!

Oh, and did I mention that about a month ago I took in some baby kittens? Yes i know I'm crazy, I took in three little babies that were abandoned! I have had to bottle feed in the middle of the night, teach them how to lap from a bowl, then eat soggy kitten food, and finally drink water and eat crunchy kitten food! Its been hard, but now they are finally ready to go to their new owners! And they did last night, I was sad at first, but throwing away the kitty litter box changed that! Carver actually really didn't like them! when he was in his bouncy chair eating a bottle or just watching some Nick Jr they would always come and try to cuddle with him because he was so warm... he did NOT appreciate that!

The flash was to much, so Carver has squinty eyes in all these photos!

Grabbing Simba, (my little sisters Britain and Ryan named them all) and trying to make him go away!

Simba trying to cuddle

No, the kitten wasnt hurt, he actually was purring when I finally rescued him! Me and Danny couldnt stop laughing though... Carver was really annoyed!

Grabbing him again trying to get him away

Carver Getting attacked from left right by Tupac, Simba, and Nala. He started crying shortly after this picture, poor baby!

Love of my Life

Since nothing extremely interesting has happened in our life's for a bit, I really don't have anything to blog about except, well, Carver. We take 50 pictures a day of this kid, and I know that as you have more kids, your picture taking skill start to dwindle unless you work hard and keep at it, which, I'm going to try my hardest to keep at it! So here are a few more pictures of our baby love, bubs, bubba, boo, and bud.

Roxi is by far one of the best dogs i have ever owned. She is so patient when it comes to Carver, she loves to lay next to him on his blanket and she always lets him love on her, quite roughly i might add, and doesn't even act annoyed. Ever.

I caught a pre sneeze picture, i thought it was pretty funny!

I don't know anyone who could resist this face, i mean look at him. seriously? i made this adorable being? I'm still amazed at my luck.

He was in a very serious mood the other day, usually he doesn't stop smiling, it took me a while just to get him to smile! He must of had a bad day, he is teething so i understand.

He wants to crawl so very badly!! He is close, very very close

model shot! haha

Yo Gabba Gabba was on. Enough said.

His teeth, we call it his Two and a half teeth, the third is only half way in!

what a cheesy boy, he smiles like this when he is being a tease, naughty, or just in his cheese mood! Such a personality

Feeding himself! He isn't a huge fan of this yet... i can only get him to do it half the time. He likes mom to earn her keep by feeding him i guess!!



The 24th is going to be an eventful day with Danny's side of the family, so stay tuned!