Remember this...

What fun to remember this time. It makes me smile.

The Preacher's Wife

On the weekend of November 20th and 21st Corey and I had the privilage of celebrating the marriage of his sister Lisa to our new brother in-law Cody. We were honored to be able to be a part of their big day in a very speacial way. Lisa asked me to be a bridesmaid and Corey to officiate the wedding. Amazing!

I had tons fun getting to spend some seriously girly time with my mother in-law, sisters in-law and my neice Brynn.

Corey spent a good portion of the days leading up to the wedding perfecting his message. Here is a little taste of what he shared with Lisa and Cody as they started their new life together.

"A group of four through eight year olds were asked: 'What does love mean?' Their answers varried from the amusing to the profound. 'Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other.' 'When you love somebody your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of them.' 'When you tell someone something bad about yourself and you're scared they won't love you anymore. But then you get surprised because not only do they still love you they love you more!'"

Corey then went on to talk about 1 Corinthians 13 "The Love Chapter" of the bible.
"...as beautiful as it is, it is not about romantic love. The love of which Paul speaks is of a behavior we exercise even when we do not feel loving or lovable."
As Corey continued he described different characteristics of love. Patience and kindness. Not being jealous or boastful. Avoiding arrogance and rudeness. And above all putting others before ourselves. It was a great way to start off a marriage and a great reminder to all in attendence! I was so proud to be "the Preacher's wife" for a night!
Here are a few more pictures from the Jordan Meduna Wedding!

The Bride & Groom

Sisters in-law: Amy, Esther, Lisa & Me

 

The Preacher and his wife



Happy Thanksgiving!

This is how our Thanksgiving went...

first things first...my very favorite treat, freshly ground Dunn Brothers Coffee (thank you TJ and Katherine Schultz)

completed cake (it's not as beautiful as Martha's, but I still can't wait to eat it!)

Our Thanksgiving morning also consisted of:

• Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
• making my favorite salad...Cranberry Almond Salad (see below for recipe)
• Corey working out (he's so dedicated!)
• and a good book, The Help

Later off to Grandpa and Grandma's.
Here is a little taste of what happens at Grandpa and Grandma's (it's probably one of my most favorite places!)



Jeffre:)



Football

Skip Bo



Talking...of course



It was a GREAT day! Corey and I are so blessed!

Cranberry Almond Salad

1 small package of almonds, slivered
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup cider vinegar
5 tbls of shredded red onion
1/8 tsp almond extract
2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tbsp
1 bag baby spinach leaves
1 bag baby lettuce, mixed
2/3 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
 
1.  Put almonds and 2 tbsp sugar into frying pan and sautee until medium
brown.  Immediately remove from pan and let cool.
2.  Mix remaining sugar, almond extract, salt, vinegar and mustard.  Let
sit for at least hour to dissolve.
3.  Add red onion and oil to dressing mixture and mix well.  Will keep for
up to 2 weeks.
4.  Toss greens, cranberries and cheese.  Add almonds and dressing to
taste.  Serve immediately.

Twas the night before Thanksgiving

and all through the house, not a creature was stirring...wait Corey was sleeping, but I was stirring. And mixing, and sifting, and blending. Check out my Caramelized Apple Spice Cake with Brown Sugar Swiss Meringue Buttercream...Thank you Martha Stewart!

2lbs Granny Smith Apples

 

 4 cups peeled, cored and grated

 caramelized

 and reduced

finished cake batter (side notes: the batter was very thick and there was WAY too much for these 8in cake pans, also I do not own 8in cake pans so I had to use the dorky foil ones)

The Frosting

 bringing dark brown sugar, egg whites and salt to 160 degrees

adding butter (side note: this is NOT a low cal cake)

completed frosting, ready to chill

Off to bed.





Welcome...

family and friends to the Jordan's South Blog. I'll explain "Jordan's South" a little for those who are not and never have been a Jordan. There are three Jordan families within the Jordan clan. Art and Annette Jordan (Corey's dad and mom), Aaron and Esther, Sam and Anna Jordan (Corey's brother, our sister in-law, and our nephew and neice) and us (Corey and Angie). Aaron, Esther, Sam and Anna live in northern Minnesota, therefore they have been dubbed "Jordan's North". Corey and I live in southern Minnesota, therefore we have been dubbed "Jordan's South". And Art and Annette are the ones who started it all, therefore they are the original "Jordan's".

The Jordan's South Blog is simply an attempt to keep in touch, informed and updated on the happenings within our family and circle of friends.

Enjoy!