The Rognon Family

Rognon....Party of 4

2011-01-15T10:13:00.001-08:00

The picture above represents one of the more recent
(and possibly last pictures of "just the three of us.")
I know eating out is about to get 25% more expensive. Or I guess life in general is about to get 25% more expensive. right? But, on the other hand-we couldn't be more excited to have another little boy to add to our family.

Nathanial's little world is about to be rocked! Probably similar to Buddy the Elf when he found out that he was not like the rest of the elves.
He has held down the title of only child and only grandchild(on the weihing side) for almost 4 years. So his life has been the toddlers equivalent of servants feeding him grapes and fanning him with giant palm leaves. How is he going to respond to splitting time with a new bunkmate? This should be good.

Herriman Days

2010-07-16T10:07:00.000-07:00

We decided to take Nathanial to Herriman Days this year. He had so much fun, he didn't want to leave!

Jordan's Graduation

2010-07-16T09:46:00.000-07:00

Last one to graduate... about time:) Now he will just drive us all crazy until he goes on a mission this fall!! Love u JJ

Big Surprise...

2010-07-16T09:28:00.000-07:00

One of Nate's favorite mission companions (Elder Macon) surprised us and showed up at our doorstep one night. It was so great and such a surprise!! Nate was so happy to see him and meet his wonderful family. They have the cutest little girl, Gemma. We are so happy to be back in touch with them!

Beautiful Message

2010-05-11T09:49:00.000-07:00

I can't watch this video without sobbing. But also without realizing how wonderfully blessed I am. Blessed to be a mother. Blessed to be a wife. Blessed to be alive and healthy.
To watch the video click HERE

Easter..

2010-04-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

We had a great Easter! Saturday we went to Nate's moms house and had a really fun egg hunt. (in the house because there was too much snow~!) On sunday, Nate and I had the opportunity to go to the afternoon session of conference. It was amazing! We then went to Nate's Dad's house for another egg hunt and yummy dinner!

someone please tell my son that he is actually NOT a dinosaur and he can now stop growling and scaring everyone!

Family of Clowns

2010-01-23T15:52:00.000-08:00

We had a lot of fun on Halloween! Nathanial was so excited to go trick or treating. (Okay, Nate and I were too) Then we headed over to some friends house for a party.

Happiest Place on Earth

2010-01-23T10:42:00.000-08:00

We started out the month with a wonderful vacation to Disneyland. We had been planning it for a year! It was so much fun!
(despite Nate getting food poisoning!)
I was worried that Nathanial was a little young, but he LOVED it! He still talks about it daily. It was so fun to be there when it was decorated for Halloween!

Nathanial loves Toy Story,especially Buss Like-Year: as he calls him! So that is the first place we headed.

After the Buzz ride we waited in line for the Nemo Submarine Ride.
Nathanial was so tired from anticipation and excitement--we had been talking to him about Disneyland for 6 months!

We were walking through the park and ran into this crazy mouse! Nathanial was literally star struck. He kept jumping up and down (as you can see in the picture) And then along came minnie. He kept wanting to give her kisses. (what a ladies man)

Waiting for the Celebrate a Street Party to start...

By Day 5 Nathanial was exhausted!

Prepare...

2010-01-23T10:36:00.000-08:00

Okay, I finally feel like I have a second to sit down and update my blog. Sorry it has been FOR-EVER! So I will attempt to catch up on the last 4 months!

Procrastinator...

2009-11-28T09:13:00.001-08:00

Is it almost December already? Am I horrible at this updating stuff or what? I still need to update on Disneyland, Halloween, and my cute little potty trained boy! (woo hoo!) I think I'll wait until later though...
The two rules of procrastination: 1) Do it today. 2) Tomorrow will be today tomorrow

We are off.... AGAIN..

2009-10-11T11:41:00.000-07:00

We are leaving today and will be back next Sunday. I don't know who's more excited, Nate or Nathanial!!

Pearl Jam

2009-10-11T11:27:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to see Pearl Jam with Nate. I had surprised him with tickets for our anniversary. It was AWESOME! It was one of those nights that made me feel alive and feel gratitude for all I have. Ah, live music. Must get more of this into my life.

Homemade JAM

2009-10-11T11:18:00.001-07:00

Me and my mom drove an hour to Payson and picked 21 pounds (22 if you count the pound I ate while picking) of raspberries!! We made some really yummy jam with it! I LOVE raspberries.

MM..MM...MELONS!

2009-10-11T10:42:00.000-07:00

In September the fragrance of fresh cantaloupe, watermelon, and honeydew fills the air in Green River, Utah.

Each year they celebrate the harvest with Melon Days the third weekend of September. This small-town(by small I mean 1000 people) event features a parade and fair, plenty of music, square dancing(yes-i said square dancing) a canoe race, and thousands of pounds of melons! My dad is from Green River, so each year we try and make it to it. It is so fun!!! Especially now that we have a child and can "help" him get lots of candy at the parade!!

Dancing with the cheerleaders!

The State Fair...

2009-10-11T10:23:00.000-07:00

My mom, Kenneth and I decided one afternoon to take Nathanial to the state fair. He LOVED it!

We went to an alligator show and at the end you could go up and hold a baby alligator. Nathanial INSISTED we do this. It was so cute. So funny! He was by far the youngest one.

Anyone that knows Nathanial knows he is obsessed with busses. It is cute, in a strange way. At the fair there were tons of school kids and we came across a bus parking lot. Nathanial was in heaven. Some cute old guy let us go on his bus. Nathanial was kicking and screaming when we left. Saying, "I want to drive the bus home!"

~KJ + Michelle~

2009-10-11T09:04:00.000-07:00

On September 5th KJ and Michelle were married in Arizona. It was such a fun party!!! We had a great time. And Michelle was beaming! I have never seen a happier bride. She was so cute.
Rehearsal Dinner:

The boys...

The ceremony

The PAR-TAY!

The first song that came on after the first dance stuff was "I'm a Believer"
That just so happens to be Nathanial's favorite song. He turns to me and says, "Mom, Shrek Song!" "DANCE!" So, he is the one and only dancer, puttin on a little show! It was hilarious!

Oh so tired... but running on a sugar high!

We are so happy for KJ and Michelle. They are absolutely perfect for eachother!

CRAZY

2009-10-04T11:22:00.000-07:00

This is the first weekend we have been home in 6 weeks! CRAZY! And I can't find my camera cord in the disaster of a house I have at the moment... so for now...this is all you get. Sorry!!

Michelle and KJ are so cute together!

By the end of the night we had a naked, tired boy that was still eating cake!

A wedding, A Fair, and Melon days.....

2009-09-22T12:16:00.000-07:00

...OH MY....
Update coming soon.... We have been so busy!

2009-09-11T09:41:00.001-07:00

Kenneth's Mission Farewell is this Sunday, August 13th at 11:00 AM in the Crown Rose Ward. We are so proud of his decision to serve a mission.

We are off....

2009-09-03T19:28:00.000-07:00

We are off to Arizona!! KJ is getting married on Saturday. Updating will be coming soon.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!

2009-08-26T11:03:00.001-07:00

Have a happy birthday Sue! I am so grateful for you and your friendship.

SUE AND HER HUSBAND MIKE!

To My HUBBY

2009-08-26T10:24:00.000-07:00

Just a tribute to the greatest husband!

1. What's his name? Nathanial Michael Rognon
2. How many years have we been married? 3 (as of yesterday)
3. How long did you date? Long story, we first went on a date in June of 2004... we played games with each other for a while. Okay... a LONG while. We would date other people, and find stupid reason to text and talk. So, finally we got our act together and got hitched...
4. How old is he? 27
5. Who eats more? Depends... if its ice cream, candy or cake, than I DO! But just eating all around, well... I think it might be a tie! haha
6. Who said "I Love You" first? Nate did! I went to visit him when he was selling pest control in California. When I was leaving at the airport he told me he loved me!
7. Who is taller? Nate is! 5'11 3/4" (can't forget the 3/4...Nate sure doesn't) haha
8. Who sings better? He does... I am tone deaf!
9. Who is smarter? I think it's a tie... okay I'm lying. Nate is!
10. Who does the laundry? We both do. Or we are both good at washing and drying the clothes, but we both HATE folding!
11. Who pays the bills? ummmm.... I do. He makes it---I spend it!
12. Who mows the lawn? Our HOA
13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? He does!
14. Who cooks dinner? Most of the time me. He does all the BBQ stuff. YUM
15. Who drives? Well, he is a very proper and considerate driver. So if we are in a hurry, then I DRIVE! If we aren't rushing anywhere, I let him drive!
16. Who is more stubborn? I am! He is so patient!
17. Who kissed who first? Nate kissed me first. He was so nervous. It was so cute!!! We had hung out everyday for a week and he finally got the nerve to do it! It was a perfect kiss.
18. Who asked who out first? It was kinda set up. By our parents. We doubled with my brother
19. Who proposed? We were driving home from California and he said, "I think we should get married." I didn't say anything for about 2 minutes... Nate was so nervous. HAHA. But of course I said , "I think we should get married too." He later formally propsed!
20. Who has more friends? Probably a tie
21. Who is more sensitive? Probably Nate
22. Who has more siblings?Nate does. 5 kids in my family. 2 kids in his (and 4 half siblings)
23. Who wears the pants? I would say I do, but he would say... I do too! haha
24. Is he handy around the house? Oh yes!
25. His hobbies or favorite activities: his new favorite one is golf! He loves sports: especially baseball! And he loves to spend time with family

And of course a few reasons why I love this man...There are so many... he is so sweet, kind and loving. He has always treated me so well, and is always there for me. I love his smile,dark hair and long eyelashes. One of the many reasons why I married him is because of his hair ! haha He is a very hard worker. He never gives up; he is honest, funny and always makes me laugh. He knows exactly what to say and what to do when I am sad or having a bad day. He has an amazing testimony, and knows so much about the Gospel. I learn so much through him, and the incredible man that he is. He is such a great example; I have walked in on him kneeling at our bed. I am so thankful for such a strong, spiritual husband. I really don't know what I would do with out him. There is so much more... but for now... I love you Nate! Thank you for being so amazing in every way! You are my best friend...

(us...young and in love...)

3 Down...{Eternity to go!}

2009-08-25T09:12:00.000-07:00

Today is Nate and I's anniversary! I can't believe it's been three years! And I'm more in love with him than ever! Love you babe.

My little Gardner..

2009-08-06T12:02:00.000-07:00

SYTYCD

2009-08-06T11:52:00.001-07:00

Results tonight!!

It's going to be between these two....

In my opinion, the other 3 can’t touch Brandon in technique, or versatility. He just doesn't seem to have the personality!! Jeanine danced amazing, there is just something about her that bugs me....not sure what it is

Graduation

2009-08-03T13:52:00.000-07:00

Two days after Kenneth received his mission call, he graduated from High School. CRAZY! My two little brothers aren't so little anymore. Jordan will be a senior this fall.

Called to Serve..

2009-08-03T13:30:00.000-07:00

The first week of June Kenneth got his mission call to Moscow, Russia!
We are so proud of him. He leaves the first week of October.

Our happy family!

Kenneth being ordained an Elder

A History Lesson for you..

2009-08-03T12:39:00.000-07:00

Deep down I'm a huge history buff. Sorry if you are asleep by the time you finish this..

For memorial day we spent time with Nate's family at Camp Floyd in Fairfield.

About 1856-1857 there were many rumors about a Mormon uprising that were circulating around Washington D.C. The Mormons had been driven out of the East by the persecution and they went west finally settling in Salt Lake in 1847. Then 10 years later there were rumors of a Mormon uprising in the West. President Buchanan sent an army of 3500 men to put an end to the rebellion. A detachment of that size represented nearly one third of the US Army at that time. When the army arrived in June of 1858 they found no rebellion or anything close and so they went south-west of Salt Lake City to Cedar Valley to set up camp. They found a stream and set up camp on the south side of the stream.

They picked their spot and then proceeded to build a camp and by November of 1858 they had constructed 400 buildings. At that time Camp Floyd, as it was named for Secretary of War John B. Floyd, was the largest single concentration of troops in the United States.

The army left in 1861 when it was recalled to the East because of the outbreak of the Civil War. Secretary of War Floyd resigned in December of 1860 and Camp Floyd was renamed Fort Crittenden. However, Fort Crittenden was abandoned in July of 1861. The buildings and equipment were sold, destroyed, abandoned or used for building materials. Within two months after the Army's leaving only 18 families remained in Fairfield. The street in front of the Stagecoach Inn was once called saloon street and there were 17 Saloons along that street.

The Stagecoach Inn is still there and has been restored. The Pony Express operated from April 1860 to October 1861 and the route went through Fairfield and the Stagecoach Inn was a stop for the riders

Random shots of touring all the sites.... err... Nathanial and Nate bored out of their minds!

HUH?...Wait... run that by me again..

Nathanial riding in the stagecoach

Easter

2009-08-03T12:09:00.000-07:00

Enjoying a little Easter fun before going out of town.

For Easter we all went to my aunt Regi's house in Monroe. We had a really good time.

Kj's cute fiance, Michelle.

Every Easter at Regi's we have a huge egg hunt. The adults all put money in some eggs, and candy in others. Nathanial got way more money than candy. I think he got about $60 in his 12 eggs. To say he was upset is an understatement!! HAHA.

Random...

2009-08-03T12:02:00.000-07:00

Finally giving in and getting Nathanial a fish. He named it Oscar.
(from Shark Tale)

Baking with mom. Nathanial INSISTS on helping me cook

Nathanial wanted uncle Jordan to take a bath with him!

2009-08-03T11:39:00.000-07:00

I love that my little Nathanial is so cuddly. He loves to give hugs and kisses.

2009-08-03T11:20:00.001-07:00

In February, our precious boy turned two! For his party we had a BUS theme. For some reason, he has this obsession with busses. It is so cute. Strange, but cute. When we are in the car, he spots busses coming from blocks away!

Grandpa Cory and Grammy Julie (Nate's mom and step dad)

Papa Wayne and Grandma Janeen (Cory's parents)

Cody and Emily (Nate's sister and her hubby)

...I just noticed all the family pictures are of Nate's family.... Oh well :)

I'm...BACK....

2009-07-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

Well, sort of..... I know it's sad that I updated on the bachelorette first! HAHA. I promise pictures will come. We have been so busy, it's ridiculous!

2009-07-29T09:03:00.000-07:00

Ok Jillian this is it. It's time to redeem yourself and make up for all of your embarrassing dumb moves during this season.
Such as keeping Wes around! HELLO!?

There is something about Ed that I have never warmed up to- he just seems so stiff. I prefer Kypton.

It's crazy how much she makes out with these guys but then plans on getting engaged to only one in a few days- it is all so sketchy.
Yes I know that's the show, but it's still odd.

I love how she reassures us that her and Ed still have sexual chemistry & then they show the volcano erupting- that was some quality editing

I love that they flew in Neil Lane and he said he designed rings for Jillian- uh huh...

I love how they pose them all to look contemplative about the rings- haha.
I love how when Ed asked her if she loved him she said she's been waiting to tell him she loved him for a long time- they have only known each other for like a month!

AHH! I hate this show... oh... but i LOVE it!

..CRAZY..

2009-03-31T11:50:00.000-07:00

Life has been crazy! We are in the process of moving. So, I haven't had my computer or camera. We are finally getting everything unpacked and situated, so I promise I will get everything up and running soon!!!

Lets begin the show...

2009-03-16T10:43:00.000-07:00

I am not sure what to write since I am new to this whole braggin, I mean blogging thing. Just kidding, we didn't want Nathanial and our future children to feel left out by not posting every detail of their lives on the Internet for all to see. I am sure you all can't wait to see a 10 minute video of Nathanial seeing if he can actually eat 10 pieces of gum before Mommy notices. (Don't worry I won't subject you all to that.) Although feel free to gaze and admire the pictures that we will post of him when he is cute as can be or doing something absolutely hilarious (only to us of course). Ha ha, am I laying it on thick enough? Seriously, it is a fun way to keep in touch with everyones busy lives & especially those that aren't right next door! Anyhow lets begin the show, shall we?

Peer Pressure...

2009-03-16T10:03:00.001-07:00

Because of recent pressure by people we will keep anonymous at this time we have begun to BLOG! And so this epidemic people call blogging has infected our home.