I'm shocked

Alright I was driving home late last night and I couldn't believe what I heard. I was so shocked at what this world is coming to that I had to share this. The radio was airing a commercial  about Paternity Test Tuesday. I went to the website to gather more info for you all and I quote blah blah blah presents... "Paternity Test Tuesday! Not sure who the daddy is? Is most of your paycheck going to child support when that kid doesn’t even look like you? Did your chick cheat, but she swears its your child? KNOW FOR SURE! Wanna free paternity test? Let the nutz foot the bill for you! Brought to you by Chromosomal Labs and The Nutz in the Morning!" 

 Wow. I can't believe it. They have whole DAYS dedicated to this crap. They will even give you a coupon on the website or take care of the whole bill if you have a good story. Maybe just maybe if people remain pure until they are married the world would not have this problem. Remember is the good old days people were mocked and scorned for doing this. For example, Mary and Joseph, and she actually did nothing wrong. 

It just saddens me to think how many people don't have both parents in the home. 

I would like to go on by quoting something else : "Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity." 

Wow again. Children are ENTITLED to birth within the bonds of matrimony. What a different world it would be, if everyone lived by the prophets teachings. 

Heather 2

So Heather is always getting after me for never posting anything to the blog. I always tell her that it is her thing to keep the blog up to date, but she never agrees. So here I am making my first post to the blog. The reason I am doing so is because of this really cool GPS that I just got. See I seem to have a problem with directions and I am man enough to admit it. I always get turned around pretty easy and finding addresses is practically impossible in Arizona. At work I am constantly visiting customer sites that are located all over AZ and I usually end up printing hundreds of google map pages a month. This frustrates me because I consider myself to be a pretty good driver and I fix computer software and hardware issues daily, but I get turned around easily. When I am home Heather is my guide, I call her my navigator and she does a VERY good job at keeping track of where we are and where we need to go. She really does amaze me at her sense of direction, and honestly I am a little embarrassed that she is so much better at it then me.
Well Costco was having a sale online for the Garmin Nuvi 260 GPS unit and Heather let me spend a portion of our tax return money to buy it. Well after waiting forever for them to ship it and get it to me, I finally have it! I must say that it is really cool! I can simply input the address of where I want to go and it just guides me right to the address. It also has a point of interest finder that helps you locate spots like banks, restaurants, motels, gas stations, etc... It is so quick and easy to use! As most of you know I am a gadget nut so this is just another cool gadget to add to my collection. I also bought a motorcycle mount for it so I can use it on my bike as well! I have named the GPS Heather2 as it my new navigator when Heather's not (and probably when she is) around. So sorry Heather but it looks like the GPS has replaced you as the official navigator.

V-Day

Happy Valentine's Day to all the sweethearts out there. I hope you all had a good day regardless. I have been very busy this weekend with work so we are actually going out tonight(Monday) to celebrate. For those of you that don't know I now work at Olive Garden. It's a new restaurant that just opened on McDowell and Estrella Parkway. I love working there but you can imagine how busy it would be around Valentine's weekend. There was at least an hour wait from open to close. 

Brett was so sweet and got me a huge stuff bear that I have been wanting for awhile just to have, and to put in Tori's room. I also got one of the ridiculous Snuggie's (blanket with sleeves) that you see on Television. There so many things I can do now while staying warm. 

For example: I can eat breakfast while keeping my arms perfectly warm, play on the computer, hold Tori, Give Brett a hug, answer my phone, text, play a board game. There are so many uses of a Snuggie I just can't believe it. I would suggest that everyone go out right now and invest in one.   The only downside for me is the Brett had implemented a new house rule that I must obey or have the Snuggie forcefully removed from our home; the rule: I am not allowed to bring the Snuggie anywhere in public, not even dark movie theatres. I have no choice but surrender to this new house rule. 

Tori got a dancing singing dog that she loves dancing along with. 

Brett received some new work pants. 

I am so glad that I have a wonderful Valentine : )  Happy Valentine's Day

Learn something new everyday.

I find the saying to be true that you can learn something new everyday. 

Well today while watching an educational television show with Tori (Go Diego Go), they kept talking about pink river dolphins. I had to look it up and see if it was true. 

Who would have thought there were PINK dolphins.... Not me. AND now you know as well. 

The Pink Dolphins are the amazing animals of Amazon region. Of the five fresh water species of Dolphins in the world, the Pink Amazon River Dolphins ( Iniagesffrensis ) are considered to be the most intelligent. They are friendly sensitive mammals with a brain capacity of 40 % larger than that of human. But it has become one of the endangered species due to the accelerated and commercialized rape of Amazon basin. The Pink Dolphins engage in solitary hunting and feeding strategies during the high water season when their prey fishes disperse into the flood plains. At other times they found in small family groups of 5-8 animals which seem to be lead by a dominant adult male. They grow upto 10 feet long and weigh 90 kg. Usually calves can be born between the months of July and September and new born calves are in the length of 75 cm. A unique characteristic of these fishes is the unfused vertebrae in its neck, which allows for the 180 degree head turn. This enables them the easy hunting of their preys.

Still Grieving

That's right I am still grieving today after the devastating loss of our Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl 43. I am amazed at what they have accomplished this year and very proud of them.  There were many highs and lows, and I almost went insane with the anticipation. 

After that last amazing touchdown by Mr. Fitz we screamed so loud that our little Tori got scared and started crying. I'm sad that our glory moment was short lived.  but it was a great game. Thanks Cardinals for a great season!  

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Tori's B-day Party

We decide not to go all out for Tori's birthday since she won't remember any of it. 

We cooked a superb looking ham and had to take a pictures of it because we were so proud. 

We invited some family over for dinner and cake. Nothing too elaborate. 

We found a perfect size cake for Tori at Basha. 

how cute is this. 

She was so happy she was clapping her hands in this picture. 

Yummy!!!

After she was done getting cake everywhere, including eyes and hair it was time for a bath. 

Then we opened presents. 

She got a new big girl car seat from Brett and I. 

She got a matching outfit from Halle and Feltners

She got some more clothes and (musical) toys from my family. 

Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate. 

I hope this next year with Tori is just as fun and exciting. 

Miracles Happen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcx5c3BrzU0

Check out this nice little highlight on youtube from the game. 

After a first look at the Arizona Cardinals this year, I figured they would not be good. It would be like every year we see them; they are always an okay team. Never in a million years did I think, or anyone think they would be saying that the Cardinals would be Super Bowl 43 Champions. But after watching this team in the playoffs and seeing that they seem to win their games easily, I can say that it is possible they could win the Super Bowl this year. It looks as if they could be Super Bowl champs if they do everything necessary to win like they have been. And with the way they are playing, I don't see anyone who can match them right now. It is like they are on a higher level right now than anyone else. What do you think?

Will the Cards shock the world by winning Super Bowl 43?

Tori's 1st B-day!!!

I think I am finally up to date posting. Wahoo!

Victoria Celeste Gordon is now one years old. 

Time has gone by so fast. 

I really wish it would stop now.  

She has brought so much joy to our life this past year. 

We love you Tori!

(click on image to enlarge)

Now and Then

Mrs. Tiffanie White.

My friend Tiffanie Criswell married Joshua White last Friday the 9th. 

I am so happy for her. Welcome to the club hun. 

It was a beautiful ceremony. 

We met each other in training class at the University of Phoenix. 

So we've known each other for 4 years now.

Here are some pictures I took. 

MaKenna's Birthday

We had the chance to go to East Mesa and hang out the Alan and Tiffany's daughter MaKenna on her first birthday. MaKenna and Victoria were born 6 days apart. Even though they are the same age they have developed very differently. It's always fun to see the different stages the two of them go through. 

Kisses from mom are the best. 

New Years in Utah

We had a wonderful time in Utah over the new year holiday. It was planned last minute but everything went perfect. I like to take a lot of pictures as you can see. But I figure the more the merrier.

Tori was looking at the snow on the ground and was trying to figure it out.

She thought it was pretty cool though.

(thumbs up.)

Cousin Randy was giving Tori some love.

We spent New Years Eve in Panguitch Utah with Brett's sister Natalie and her family

I have no pictures from New years eve because I was afraid if I took my hands out of my pocket they would fall off because it was so cold.

The next day we spent in Spanish Fork and that night it snowed.

We haven't seen snow fall in many years.

Brett's poor truck had no idea what was going on.

Yeah snow!

Brett had to shovel. Ha ha

But we are glad we don't have to do it everyday.

We were able to meet up with some people from my mom's side of the family

Here are a bunch of my cousins.

Aunt Tomoko and Uncle Sten

Great Grandma Kay, Aunt Kris, Uncle Kit,

and my second cousin Josephine. (sp?)

cousin Charity, Aunt Kari, Uncle Nate, Aunt Kitt and Emmalyn

Charity's Baby Emmalyn

Cousin Beth and her new baby boy.

Three babies were born within one month on the Thoreson side.

Emmalyn, Tori, and Joshua

Thanks to everyone who was able to meet us for Pizza

I really appreciate it. Especially with such short notice.

Tori got to try broccoli in Utah for the 1st time and she loved it.

Tori was so good in the car. But I can't take most of the credit I owe it all to the Baby Einsteins.

This was taken somewhere in southern Utah at a gas station.

This was my first indication that I had no hope of being warm during my Utah trip.

Grandpa Vic and "Vicki" loved hanging out together.

Tori loved hanging out with all of her cousins.

Natalie and Brett. ah.

Tori walked Grandma all around the house.

Grandma Gordon loved every minute of it.

Brett and I were able to go sledding with some of our nephews and nieces.

It was a little cold but super fun.

Brett and Ashlee

Silly Lewis

Me and Lissa sledding together

Tori got a new fun toy for her birthday.

Thanks Grandma and Grandpa Gordon

We had fun in Utah and enjoyed the snow but realized we don't ever really want to live in it.