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Blown Away By My Husband.

This may be a long post, I apologize ahead of time.

Preface: The intro to this post requires mentioning the current economic and financial situation of our country. Everyone knows how bad things have been this year but some people have been affected more than others. We are one of those families. Not only do we own 10 houses but Tyler is a Real Estate Broker....hello, not the year for that. Tyler recognized very quickly at the start of this year that he was going to have to change directions with his company if we were going to survive.

His favorite quote is "Without Vision A People Perish." So he set out to create a vision. Tyler and his friend and business partner Josh came up with an idea, a pretty brilliant idea, but that would take some time to put into action and become reality if they wanted to do it right. Josh's wife Erika told me not to expect results until December. At the time, that was unimaginable to me, I didn't think we could make it that long nor did I want it to take that long. I'm a little spoiled. =)

Fast Forward 9 months: To say this year has been stressful and full of uncertainty really would be an understatement. I pretty much just stopped asking questions about the business. Tyler has been super busy with work and seminary which has contributed to the fact that we haven't talked much about it (and we have 3 kids that demand our attention). I just kept waiting for the day when he would call me, tell me to check our bank accounts, and all our money problems would be solved....I'm such a dreamer!

Last Night: We went on a date and left the house with no real direction. We ended up at the office and it was there that I was blown away. His company now takes up 2 floors of the building, there is a CEO (Tyler), CFO, COO, EVP and countless sales guys, negotiators, assistants and real estate agents, AND an attorney....It is a REAL company. Not only it is a real company on paper but it is a real company with income. I was truly in awe as Tyler showed me around and explained to me what was going on and who was doing what and their plans for the very near future. I couldn't believe that the vision he had back in February had actually come to be despite the lack of support from his wife who on many occasions begged him to get a "real" job (I am repentant). I am truly amazed and humbled at the same time. He has worked hard and the fruits of that labor are now being seen. I am extremely grateful for the blessings that have come this year in the midst of the chaos we have endured. Many things have fallen into place, somehow we survived, I've been forced to learn how to be frugal (Grr!), and we are now closer because of it. On top of that they are helping people get into better financial situations, reduce foreclosures, and make a difference in the lives of the people struggling to make ends meet in these very uncertain times.

Shout Out: So here is my shout out for Tyler's company. They are focusing on loan modifications. What does that mean you ask? If you or anyone you know has a bad mortgage or is struggling to make their payments, it is pretty simple, they need to contact Tyler. tyler@tylerjorgenson.com

PS Babe this song is for you!

To My Wife

Tanya,

I cherish every moment I have with you. You are, quite literally, my everything. You have this song on your blog and when I am at work and missing you I often open your blog and let the music remind me of how perfect you are for me.

Thank you for being my everything. - Tyler




p.s. to those that might be curious, I usually post on my own blog, but when it's specifically about my wife and kids the posts come here. Thank you for letting me share.

Fall Festivities Round II

Our next stop was the Pumpkin Patch by my mom's house. It is really fun but the rides and actitivites holy cow are overpriced. You have to buy tickets at a dollar each. My mom bought the tickets so I didn't know how much they were so I suggested let's ALL go on the car ride together at 5 tickets per person....$20 my goodness!!!! I think someone should complain to a higher authority over there when they advertise 210 tickets for $200. Who spends that at a pumpkin patch? Okay...now on to the fun pictures, mostly all taken before I knew what we were spending. Pony Ride: $8, luckily Ashlyn didn't want to go.

The previously mentioned car ride, obviously totally worth the $20.The ride attendant for this ride didn't make us pay for Andy, what a nice guy!Andy's 1st experice feeding a goat. He thought it was funny when the tongue tickled his hand (didn't get that from me). Thanks to my mom's coupon book, we had free admission to the petting zoo.And off to find our pumpkins.

All signs point to Fall...

except for the 90+ degree heat. Regardless of it being swim suit weather we have ventured out to participate in fall activities.

Our first stop: Disneyland.

LOVE Disneyland this time of year and

LOVE going with friends and family

(Blumes, Bladhs, and Grandma and Grandpa J)

We even got to go on Splash Mountain without kids. Thanks G &G J for watching 5 kids and for the Winnie the Pooh ride attendant for letting them ride 2 times in a row.
Next, our city Harvest Festival where the kids had some "first" experiences.

1st Hay Ride. They don't look too sure about it.

Andy's 1st Pony ride which he thought was pretty cool

And Taylor's won her 1st fish (Dorothy). The kids love having a fish in the house, they sing to it, say hi and bye to it. I, on the other hand, walk into the kitchen everyday expecting to find it floating on top of the vase turned fish bowl.

Getting Into Stuff

Apparently I need to do a better job hiding the treats and snacks in our home. My current spots were no match for these two.

Take this Presidential Poll.

One of my friends posted this on her blog and I thought it was interesting so I had to share. Take the poll and see whose views you support.