Party Wave! Brad, Tiff, and Oli came to visit last weekend. We know that it is a bit of a drive to just come for an extended weekend, but are super grateful that the came down to visit us. Party Waves were being thrown down on every set. It was super fun to see Brad dropping in on the STORM with a huge smile on his face. Tiff was even shredding on her. We had a blast and seeing family and friends always gets us excited for the time when we will be able to move a bit closer to them.

However, we couldn't be more stoked on our current sitiuation. Sierra is now on her second rotation (PEDS) and she is enjoying learning more and applying all that she has learned in the past year. We also received a major blessing two weeks ago. One day before the general orientation for PA school to begin I got a call from the Director saying that a spot opened up and I was being offered a spot. GEEZ! Talk about the last minute alternate list. So within a week my life has changed a bit and I am now two weeks into my first year of PA school. I feel like the nerdy kid in class because the first few days I was giddy in class thinking, "I love school, I love learning, this is so awesome."

These are some pictures of my jacketing ceremony. We are pretty excited about what our lives right now!

Its time to change that ridiculous last blog thanks to Jordan! Anyway, summer has come and gone and with it a few awesome changes. I finished my first year of PA school! Less than a year to go and now most of my time is spent in actual clinics which is exciting. We got the best surprise ever last Monday...Jordan got accepted to PA school off of the alternate list. After a long year of waiting and hoping for that call, it finally came THE DAY BEFORE SCHOOL STARTED! We couldn't have been more excited. We had a really fun summer here a pictures of a few of the highlights!


San Diego, Old Town with my parents!




Cute little buggers! Our nephews

Jackson Lake + Waterskiing + Family = Heaven on Earth!

Let the Heat Begin

Well Sierra has been trying to get me to update our blog for some time... So I figured I would update our blog with some of Sierra's stunning model poses! We just got a new camera and we wanted to try it out, so Sierra showed me some classic poses while I snapped away and encouraged her with phrases such as, "Show me the tiger.... YES, YES, YES...NO, NO, NO," and so on.

I know this is the face I'm going to get when Sierra finally takes a break from studying and checks out our blog. I couldn't resist, my wife is just to Hot right now!

Other than our photo shoots everything has been super good. Sierra is killing it in school and I'm on the alternate list for PA school (This just means more waiting to find out if I'm in or not). We've been enjoying the area and eachother. I found a new dirtjump line I'm super stoked about.

So... I got tagged by my friend Jen and since I actually have a little time right now I am going to follow through!

8 favorite TV shows

1. The Biggest Loser- The best show on TV by far, I think Jordan and I get teary eyed every episode!
2. The Amazing Race- I'm thinking Jordan and I should try and get on the show in the near future.
3. Iron Chef America- I love cooking shows and I am competitive what a wonderful combination!
4. The Utah Jazz- What TV show beats a good Jazz game (besides the Biggest Loser of coarse)?
5. The Office-
6. Anything on Food Network- What can I say I love food and cooking!
7. Chargers of Packers games
8. The Bachelor- Don't watch it that often but I do enjoy the show on occasion mostly because Jordan can't stop commenting on how lame it is!

8 things I did yesterday

1. studied! Probably a total of 12 hours, not a super exciting day.
2. Ate green pancakes Jordan made for St. Patricks Day
3. Washed our sheets
4. Played Frisbee at the park
5. Studied more with Crystal
6. Shaved my legs, its had been a while!
7. Took a test
8. Oh yeah, did I mention that I studied all freaking day!!!

8 favorite restaurants

1. Red Butte Cafe-
2. Cafe Rio
3. AJ's deluxe French toast- its my dad but its the best breakfast i've had
3. Firehouse Pizza
4. Claim Jumper
5. Market Street
6. Ruths Diner- breakfast biscuits
7. Maverick frozen yogurt- I know its a gas station but it such a good treat!
8. Le Nonnie

8 things I wish for

1. Jordan to get in to Loma Lindas PA program this next year!
2. A cure for diabetes
3. Less studying
4. To Live close to family
5. To be able to surf well, or at all!
6. A shower and sink that would drain at a normal speed
7. To be more flexible
8. A road bike

8 things I am looking forward to

1. going to SLC on Tuesday to be with family and friends!
2. Jordans birthday tomorrow, 26? Crazy!
3. Spring break even though it started today
4. Skiing in Utah
5. Getting a dog someday
6. The McQueens summer trip to Newport
7. Christmas
8. getting done with school!

Get pumped in '09!!!

We were able to go to SLC for Christmas and see family and friends and shred some much missed POW. We had a blast and the trip felt way to short. It was so fun to see everyone, especially our two new nephews. However, we aren't having to hard of a time getting used to this SoCal weather. The last two weeks the temps. have been in the mid 80's. We are surfing, biking, playing green-ball(tennis), longboarding, and walking the line. One of my favorite times of the year is early fall when the leaves are just beginning to fall and the weather is warm with a "crispness" to the air. That is exactly how I would describe the weather right now. Sierra got the Wavestorm for Christmas and let me tell you..... She has been a fiend! I can't tell you how much more fun surfing is, when you look back in shore and you see her paddiling back out to the lineup with a huge grin on her face. It is also so fun to hear her squeal with giddiness when she see's a dolphin fin or a seal pop his head up nearby us. We are looking foward to more fun times and if any of you are coming to Socal soon make sure to give us a call. We would love to see you.

Life Is Good!

Many things are good in my life right now. Yesterday I took my last of 7 finals, YEAH! I have a 3 week break from studying to enjoy the life I once had. Honestly I really really love school but it will be nice to have a bit of a break. Another great thing in my life is that my sister is in the hospital right now about to give birth to her first baby and my parents first grand kid! I am so excited! I get to fly home tomorrow and see the little guy and hang out with my family and friends for 2 weeks. Something else that I am really stoked about right now is the fact the "cutie" little Clementine oranges are growing like mad at our house right now. Jordan and I head out to the tree all the time because they are so delicious and also free! While I am talking about the great things in my life I have to mention Jordan! He is so freaking awesome. I can't think of one thing about him that I don't absolutely love! It has been such a fun adventure to be here in California with him. The Christmas parties have begun we had Jordan's work party Wednesday, my PA class party last night and tonight we have a party with some ward friends. It is so strange to be celebrating Christmas in 80 degree weather!

A Quiver of Events

Sasha, Taylor, Tyler, and Madi all came to visit us! It was a sweet weekend and we had tons of fun.

Halloween is coming and we've already dressed up as Pirates. We'll see what our costumes are when Halloween is here.

This was Sierra's White Jacket Ceremony. She took the PA oath and recieved her white jacket. I'm so proud of Sierra and she is already off to a great start in school. She is going to be an amazing PA.

Red Bull Rampage was epic. Tiff you are a beast! Two weeks after riding 8 miles on a trail, spending all day out in the Utah desert sun, and mud boggin' the FJ all by yourself you are pushing Oli out!

OFF ROUTE!!!!!