Happy 11th Birthday!

Jordan always looks forward so much to her birthday...and this was a whole week full or celebrations for our 11 year old!  It started on Monday (the day before her actual birthday) with lunch at Burger King!  She almost finished her whole Whopper but let Luke help her with the last few bites.

That night was the college football championship, so we had a half time break to sing happy birthday and enjoy some treats on birthday eve.

These two couples are so special to Jordan, and we love having friends help celebrate.

The next day was the BIG day!  I actually had to sub, so we were up very early to take a few pictures and get the day off to a hoppin' start!

This year she was all about the UnderArmour...thanks to some awesome friends with some connections, we are able to hook her up with some gear.

For birthday dinner, we headed to Texas Roadhouse...just Tod and I and our Jordan...what a treat!!

We sure love this girl, and she is just the best company...so much fun to be with...and she really enjoyed the rolls at Roadhouse.

Finally, when we got home, it was time for presents...and the annual scavenger hunt.

 Could not resist this perfect wrapping paper....

 A special surprise gift from Dad...

There was one main thing she really wanted, and she got it...an ipod of her own.

I love this note that Ashton left for her sister.  It gives me hope because oh man, can they ever fight!

Anyway, we love our January birthday girl.  She is really something.  Eleven things to love about Jordan:

1.  She has always been and is still very helpful.  I do not know how I could survive without her!  She is my right hand man in the morning and is just always willing to help out.

2.  Jordan is really organized and efficient.  She keeps track of her things and keeps stuff really nice.  She can clean and organize any room or area so well.

3.  Jordan is a very good student.  She works really hard and excels in all her subjects.  I know her teachers really enjoy having her in class.

4. She is super sporty and loves to be on the go.  If it involves a ball, she will love it.  She plays basketball, soccer, and softball, and is always up for trying something new.  Go #8!

5.  She loves her friends.  She has been blessed with a really strong, great group of girls to hang out with.  They call her "Snarr".

6.  Jordan is really fun to talk with.  She has interesting insights and original ideas.  She is someone that I really enjoy spending time with.

7.  Jordan is very determined and a very hard worker.  She has been taking pitching lessons this past year and has been working so hard to improve.  She practices almost every day and even puts up with her Dad's "helpful" criticism!

8.  She loves Casey's pizza!

9.  Jordan is mentally strong.  She is wise beyond her years and has real spiritual strength.  She knows what is right, and she does it.

10.  She has a really fun sense of humor.  She thinks lots of things are funny and is always quick to see the positive side of things.  When I picture her, I picture her laughing.

11.  I could go on and on about this girl.  Tod and I just so proud of her.  There are many times when she sacrifices her own desires for the good of the family.  And she is always trying to keep Luke happy.  I tell her that she is going to make a great mama.

Happy Birthday Beans!  We love you so much.  Looking forward to a fantastic year.