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Tyler's Fall Campouts

2009-11-15T07:50:00.001-08:00

Tyler's Aravaipa Campout

Canoeing campout at Canyon Lake

Austin Texas, O'Donnells

2009-10-10T17:49:00.001-07:00

We had a great visit with the O'Donnell family in Austin, TX. Kara got to waterski and kneeboard for the first time. Tyler refined his wakeboarding skills. A great three-day weekend that went too fast! Click on the picture below, nice action shot.

Grandpa Cordon's Birthday

2009-10-10T17:47:00.001-07:00

We all got together in July for Grandpa Cordon's Birthday. If you can't read the cake, it says,"70, the new 60!"

Trevor tried out markers on his face!

Education Week 2009

2009-10-10T17:37:00.001-07:00

Once again, we had a great time at Education Week at BYU. The Julians, Schades, and Cordons (x 2) all enjoyed themselves.

The last night we were in Utah, we stayed at the Hotel Park City. This is the view from the room, I don't think Jennifer wanted to leave.

California Take 2

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With only a few days before school starting, we headed back to California to get out of the Phoenix heat.

Palmyra, NY and Boston, MA

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From Buffalo, we took a short drive for a two-day trip to Palmrya to see the pagaent and visit church history sites. (Above: The Sacred Grove, Below: Pagaent in background)

Nolan had to fly back to Phoenix for work, but Greg & Sandy were kind enough to drive Jennifer and the kids to Boston. They were able to see many historical sites and visit with the Smith family, whose daughter was Jennifer's best friend in high school. Heather Smith passed away on 9/11/01 on Flight 11.

Above: Trevor got to navigate the "Duck Tour". Below: Trevor so exhausted he fell asleep across Jennifer's lap.

Buffalo, NY Trip

2009-10-10T17:17:00.000-07:00

In early July, we were off to see the Rusins in Buffalo, NY. These pictures were all taken at Niagra Falls.

More Park City

2009-07-23T23:12:00.001-07:00

Family gathering at Derek Cordon's home. Note there are three Nolan Cordon's in the picture.

Tyler, Nolan, Harold, Adam and Aaron enjoyed a morning at the Wasatch Mountain Course.

Heber Creeper ride

Seven Peaks, Provo.

Jennifer and the kids met up with Jennifer's childhood friend Megan Chesley for a ride on the Provo river, a ride to the top of Sundance, and fishing.

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Snowbird June 2009

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We had such a great time last year at Snowbird, we had to return. We kept busy on the zip line, alpine slide, trampoline, and a new ride for us this year, the mechanical bull!

8 seconds!!!

Please note that Pam and Renee are always trying to steal the spotlight.

Park City June 2009

2009-07-23T22:02:00.001-07:00

We had another great visit in Park City. The kids enjoyed hanging out with their cousins, going ice skating, seeing Krispy Kreme doughnuts being made and going to Oquirrh Mountain Temple open house.

Road Trip to Park City via Las Vegas

2009-07-23T21:55:00.001-07:00

Jennifer drove the kids to Park City by herself this year (I flew up a couple days later), made a stop at Hoover dam (above) and they spent the night in their new favorite hotel in Las Vegas, the Bellagio (view from their room in picture below). The kids really enjoyed the fountains and music.

School's Out For Summer 2009

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School finished in late May and we relaxed by going to a DBacks game and Prescott

We spent a fun week in San Diego/ Laguna Beach with the Harper Family
Above: Padres game; Below: Trevor learning to Boogey board

May 2009

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1st Annual Unofficial Desert Ridge Ward Sprint Triathalon
Tyler and Dad during 16 mile ride

Last runner in

3/2009 Spring Break: Coronado & The Ranch

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For the first weekend, we went to Coronado Island with the Cordon Grandparents and Diethers

After Coronado, we were off to the Ranch to spend the rest of the week with the Jay Granparents

Kara took care of her horse Cricket for 2 days, went on several trail rides and tried to convince her parents to buy a horse

2/2009 Annual Spokane Ski Trip with Julians

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We had a great trip with the Julians skiing in Washington, Idaho and Montana (one resort sits on the border of Idaho & Montana)

Geoff and Nolan dreaming of joining the ski patrol

2/2009 Kara's Baptism, Party, & Lion King

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Everyone loved the Lion King Production

A special day for Kara

Kara & Friends at a dress-up party

Christmas 2008 PART 3

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We then were off to Laguna Beach to see the Jay family. We enjoyed spending time with the grandparents, Jeff, Johana and Jack!

Chrstmas 2008 PART 2

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The day after Christmas we were off to meet up with Pam and her family in Las Vegas.

We shared many laughs at our gift exchange. Grandpa Cordon gets things started.

Christmas 2008 PART 1

2009-01-23T12:26:00.000-08:00

Christmas started in Phoenix with our family, the Diethers, Grandma and Grandpa Cordon.

Tyler's November Campout

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We went to Carsink Cave near Payson. On Friday night, we explored two caves until 11pm.All went well until our scoutmaster, Westin Whitmer, was stuck for nearly 2 hours. This picture is where he was stuck. Fortunately, prayers were answered and he made it out ok.

Tyler's September Campout

2008-12-05T22:45:00.001-08:00

Tyler's first official campout as a 12 year-old and as initiation, he got to start the fire. We camped outside of Camp Verde at Horton Springs.

October 2008 Warner Springs Ranch

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We met Grandma and Grandpa Jay at Warner Springs Ranch near Julian, CA.

Breakfast wagon ride.

In addition to horseback riding, we went swimming at the hot springs pool, did crafts, and Tyler and Dad played golf (3 times, slowly improving)

Grandma's breakfast window with her little helper.

Jim the horse, found particular enjoyment in rubbing heads with Trevor on several occasions.

October 2008 Halloween

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Trevor had his brother and sister at his preschool Halloween Party.

Grandma and grandpa Cordon at the ward Trunk or Treat.

Cordon and Diether crews.

We also got to trick or treat on Mt. Vernon street in Prescott. Thousands of people trying to get candy from about 50 homes.

October 2008 BYU Football Weekend

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Tyler and I flew to Salt Lake City for Tyler's first BYU football game. It was a great game with a lot of scoring and BYU beating UNLV in their final drive.

On the day before the game, we rode go-karts and played laser tag until Uncle Bron and I were worn out.

Uncle Bron and Ryland met us in Salt Lake City where we visited the Temple's visitors center and conference center.

Prescott Summer 2008

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During the hot Phoenix summers we try and spend as much time as possible in Prescott. Kara and her friend Alli Harper have caught a caterpillar, or "calapittar" as Kara pronounces it. Kara is always catching bugs in Prescott!

Jennifer recently discovered these paddle boats on nearby Lynx lake, shown here with our friends, the Harpers.

Grandma Jay was visiting during these pictures in Prescott.

July 2008 New York - Rusins

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Jennifer H. with Kyle, Nick, Kara & Tyler.

Sandy, Tyler & Kara meet Lehi.

Tyler almost took the Niagra plunge.

The kids visit the Sacred Grove.

Jennifer & Trevor hold on tight next to
the Falls.

Looking over one of the world's greatest
wonders, Niagra Falls.

Meeting the cast prior to the Palmyra Pageant.

Greg visiting the Smith log cabin

August 2008 Austin Texas - O'Donnell Family

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Jen, Nolan, and Kara visited orthodontic classmates Scot and Barb in Austin, TX. We enjoyed their beautiful family, home and water toys!

August 2008 BYU Education Week

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For the second year, we met up with the Julians, Nolan's parents, and the Schades at Education week. In addition to attending some great classes, we ate too much, went kayaking down the Provo river, went to a normally confusing play (thank goodness for Stacy Julian!), and had a great time.

July 2008 Dana Point Harbor

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One of our favorite places in Southern California is Dana Point Harbor. In the past Tyler and Kara have attended Ocean Institute, sailing, and beach camps. In these pictures Renee joined our family for an afternoon of jet skiing.

July 2008 Sea World

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Also on our trip to California over the 4th of July, we visited Sea World for a few days. Kara especially liked the Beluga whales, Tyler liked the rides that got his dad wet, and Trevor liked touching the dolphins.

July 2008 Wild Animal Park/ San Diego Zoo

2008-10-06T22:44:00.000-07:00

During the week of July 4th we visited the Jays and spent a couple of days at the Wild Animal Park (it was over 100 degrees!) and the San Diego Zoo. Tyler, Kara and Trevor seemed to fit right in with the animals.

Park City June 2008

2008-10-04T08:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Cordon Family Blog. We wanted to add some older postings to include past vacations, etc. During the first 2 1/2 weeks of June we stayed in Park City with Nolan's parents, Renee & Pam (with families) and the Schades (with family).

While in Park City it snowed, we went fishing (Jennifer was the only one who wanted to touch the fish!), went 'white water" rafting (not many rapids on the provo river, but it was still fun) visited Snowbowl (zip line, rock climbing, took the gondola to the top), did the Alpine slide, and Jennifer, Tyler, Ryland, Sabrin, Kara learned to ski jump into pools at the Olympic village.