The Dunford Blog, By Invitation Only ...

A Little Paranoid???? Maybe...but, I'm taking someone's advice and going with my feelings. Jens and I have felt for some time now that this would be a wise decision. We shall see. So, if I have neglected to invite anyone...please accept my apologies. Not that you can read them!!!!

Time Out For Women...

I need to start out by saying a BIG Thank You to Jens. He was gone all week in San Jose, came home Thursday night and then watched the kids while I went to TOFW Friday night and ALL DAY Saturday. It was my first time going and it was a wonderful experience. Both my moms, sister, sister-in-law and my friend and neighbor were able to go with me and we had a great time together. I have to say that the Saturday session was the better of the two and thank goodness because it was a lot longer. I will definitely go again. I came home ready to take on anything....spiritually charged. Hopefully that will last until I can go again. I highly recommend it, it's a great girl get-a-way because you definitely feel rested and recharged and ready to see, and take care of, your husband and children once again.
While I was away....the mice came out to play! Jens took the kids "Balling" as Eryn Jane calls it. Bowling actually and Jens said they had a great time. What was better was that it was ROCK N' BOWL and they played some High School Musical Songs. OHHH....my kids were in heaven. They had a blast and were so excited to tell me all about it when I got home. What lucky kids they are to have such a wonderful Daddy. He really does love them and he takes such good care of them, and me. We love you so much Jens and are so very grateful for you... WHAT would we do without you????

Kaci, I'm So Very Sorry...

"Katie Jane"
...you just want to squeeze her!!!

As I was looking for old Halloween photos for my "seasonal" blog, I came across these pictures of my big sister Kaci. I know she's going to be a little "pee-oed" at me for putting these pictures up. Oh Well, what can I do..... I couldn't resist. She was the cutest baby ever! and she is the best big sister a girl could have. So, Kaci, I hope you can forgive me, but just remember how much I love you. I'm so very blessed to have you in my life.

Did I mention that one of the reasons I love you soooo much is your GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR !?! Hehehe

Blog Makeover...

I visited my friend Nancy's blog and thought it was so cute. She has a link for all kinds of "free" blog makeover's. Check it out. I chose to have some fun for the season. Hope you like it.

www.matiekay.blogspot.com

The Name Game...

Jenni & Christine had this on their blogs. It was so much fun to read...and lots of fun to do myself! Enjoy and take a stab at it yourself...

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car): Meegan Mazda

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fave ice cream flavor, favorite cookie): Cookie Dough Grasshopper

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name): K-Dun

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal): Green Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born): Lee Phoenix

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first): DunKr

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink): The Orange Coke

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers): Sherman William Marion

9. STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy): Pleasures Junior Mints

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ): Lee Andrew

11. TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (Your 5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter): Hayes Hamburg

12. SPY NAME: (your favorite season/holiday, flower): Autumn Gerbera Daisy

13. CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”): Strawberry Sweats-ie

14. HIPPY NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree): Waffle Ash

15. YOUR ROCKSTAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”): The Blogging Rain Tour

Hmmmm! Interesting!

What I Got For My Birthday...

Besides the best news of all (that I'm expecting a baby!), my nephew came home from his mission & sang to me in Portuguese, then Jens (yes, Jens!) sent me beautiful flowers with a very sweet and romantic card, My friend Christine sent me my favorite....the newest Bath & Body Works bag with all sorts of sample goodies, my sister Kelli gave me flowers and that morning my friend Dena called and her cute boys Dominic & Carson sang Happy Birthday to me, she also took me to breakfast where I tried eggs benedict for the first time. (Tanya, can't wait for you to teach me how to make that). Tanya called and sang to me. I also got more flowers today from my really nice neighbor Tiffany with a congrats! There were many more well wishes and congratulations from lots of family and friends and I am so grateful! Thanks to everyone for making my 30th so special! I feel very spoiled, Thanks! Love Ya!

Welcome Home Elder Bonham...

My nephew Jonathan came home from his mission yesterday. We had a brunch/luncheon at my moms house to welcome him home. It was so good to see him. He's tall and handsome and all grown up. I think we embarassed him by talking about all the cute little songs he would sing and how he would dance when he was little. It was fun to hear him talk about his mission in Brazil and very fun to hear him play his guitar and sing. He is so talented. I feel like I could have sat and listened to him for hours. We also were able to witness the baby of all the grandbabies show us his new Big Boy trick. He's walking and we're so proud of him. In the slideshow he's giving his favorite aunt, Kelli, kisses.

I recorded many more songs that Jonathan sang that day, including ones that he has written himself (and they're awesome!) I've just been having a difficult time getting them downloaded. As soon as I can I'll add "The Jonathan Sessions" to my blog. You'll love it!

Rain Gutter Regata...

Briggs didn't win the races, but he did get a certificate for the best paint job. Our little creative man. We are so proud of him. Jens got to spend a little Father/Son time on his birthday. Too bad he had to work all day, not much of a 33rd birthday, but he got ASU tickets for Saturday night and he'll be party'in then! We Love you Dad! Hope you had a great BDay!

Its Our Birthday...

Star in Your Own JibJab! It's Free!...and we'll dance if we want to !!!

What To Do....

People were asking what I did while Eryn Jane was in school yesterday, with no kids at home anymore. Unfortunately Jens is no longer working from home, he's working in at the office in Scottsdale. So, no afternoon meetings! But, the answer is obvious. Of course, I went to Target. Where else do I go? I guess Costco, but that's where I'll be going today. It's QUITE the life I live!!!

First Day of "Pretty" School...

There were'nt BiG princess stickers all over the walls, but Eryn Jane didn't seem to mind. She was very shocked that it was FINALLY time for her to go to school. When I told her I was going to take her after lunch she said, "No Mom, tomorrow!" And her friend Ashlynn said, " it's open now? It's not closed anymore? " They were so cute.

The best of friends experiencing school for the first time together and they had a blast! They couldn't even look up from the book long enough to smile at the camera. It's like they had never seen a book before.

When Eryn came home she was very excited to tell Briggs and Reagan that she had gone to school too. She brought home an ABC book that she made. When I asked her about it she said, " C is for pie ". It was actually a CupCake. Then when I told her she did a great job she said, " Yeah, Yeah! Whatever! " (with an attitude!) What is happening to my little girl ??? She doesn't need ME anymore!

Thanks to Allison for carpooling with me. I'm so glad we live right next door to eachother. You and your family are a blessing.

She's Got It....

Eryn Jane is finally swimming on her own. Jens and I feel so much better and she is so very proud of herself. She has become FEARLESS!

Congratulations to our brave little mermaid!

Almost 30...

It just hit me today that I only have one more week to be in my "20's". I'm not sure how I feel about that!

Lunch Date...

Today was a great day! My mom watched Eryn Jane for me while I went to have lunch with some friends from High School. Rachel, Nancy, Shelly, Annie & Laura were there and it was so much fun to see them and catch up with them. I've been reading all of their blogs for months, but I haven't seen them since, well, I think my wedding. They are all still as beautiful and nice as ever. Thanks to Rachel and Shelly for setting this up....I had a great time. We need to do it again soon.

Daily Funnies...

In church today someone was bearing their testimony on having a broken heart and a contrite spirit. Eryn Jane then turned to me and said (quite loudly), " A broken heart ? Oh No! That's not good! "