The Life Of Ryan and Jordan Bennion can be exciting at times. For those times blogspot has been created. As tough as it is sometimes to keep this up, I hope it gives you an insight as to what's going on in our lives, and how grateful we are to be alive everyday.
I would like to apologize for the weakness of not posting since February. I promise my life has been more exciting the last 9 months, it's just Jordan and I have been so busy with everything. Lets just show a few pictures of what's happened since I've last posted.
Best Decision I've Made In My Life So Far:
1. I married my best friend, who also turned out to be a lovely bride. Through six months of marriage there has been a lot to learn, but it's so much fun to learn those things together. I love Jordan more and more everything and it seems like I keep finding new qualities about that girl that keeps that love growing. I am so blessed to have her in my life.
Karly's a Married Woman:
My little sister Karly was married a few weeks ago. No, you heard it correctly. Karly was married before Glen. bahahaha. Pressures on bro. haha. But it's crazy to see how much our family is growing. My dad and mom each have a new son-in-law and a new daughter-in-law to enjoy and it's only going to get bigger. Family meetings have become even more special this year as we are slowing growing apart as we go our various ways. When we get together we most certainly have to take advantage of it because it only comes once.
King James Moving to Miami:
Of course I can't post a blog and not mention the change in my favorite basketball player, LeBron James going to Miami to form a talented squad with Dwayne Wade and Chris Bosh. It's been hard to watch, because now LeBron is hated everywhere he goes. Recently he returned to his old arena in Cleveland and dropped 38 points in only 3 quarters of play. Basketball season is in full swing, College Football is wrapping up and I am almost done with school til April because of the track system at BYU-Idaho.
Trip to Boise:
Jordan and I on Karly and Wade's reception a few weeks ago in Boise went to the Anniversary Inn to celebrate our six months together. It was fun. We stayed in the Fisherman's Wharf Suite and loved the theme of the room. I have to give a shoutout to my friend Nataley for helping me get this from Melaleuca. It was fun to go and not have to pay a dime through a rewards program through work. She hooked us up, so had to give her a little shoutout.
The bed was made of a boat.
The bath was filled by water spitting out of the fish. The shower was a seashell that dripped off like a waterfall.
And the thing that Jordan loved the most was the fishtank in our room.
It was just so nice for Jordan and I to get away. We have had so much to do with school and work that we hardly see each other. It's important that we spend time together by dating regularly as well as a couple and we have enjoyed the time we have been able to spend together. I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Well hopefully i'll get better. Especially through the Holidays so you all can know what is going on with Jordan and I. We are so blessed to have the gospel in our lives at this time as well and are so grateful for the blessings of knowing we have a Heavenly Father who loves us and his son who sacrificed so much so we can be here and repent of our wrongdoings. I hope we can all remember the true meaning of Christmas and continue to be lights unto the world and the gospel rolls forth to all four corners of the Earth. Love you all, and love keeping up with you through your blogs, we will try to do the same.
Alright, with all the craziness going on with the engagement tonight is the first night I have to sit down and edit my blog. Yes, I realize that I haven't commented on my blog in 3+ months. I'll get better. Maybe i'll even give Jord my password so she can make it happen to more frequently update this. Here it goes.
I had a basketball game up in Rexburg and Jordan assumed that was going to be the only reason I was heading up to Rexburg. I told her I was going to shower after the game so we could hangout. True, and not so true. I did shower, but it was the start of new beginnings for both of us. And I left a little message for her.
I gave this first clue to her roommate and told her I would text her after I showered to give Jordan the clue and get her started on these.
At every place that I had her go to I had a poem of the next clue. Some things are inside jokes to us, but for the most part I think you could understand where this was going. I had her go to specific places that we had created memories.
First Clue: We used to go what we called "Spotlighting." We would go to the temple because people "make out" at the temple. (Dont' ask me why, I find it quite humorous) I know, childish, but hey, we loved it and it created some good memories. Pure classics.
Well Jordan I know I’d told you I’m going to shower,
But actually it’s a trick, and now you have the power.
To unlock the secret behind this treasure search,
You will need to go to a symbol of our church.
Not talking about a chapel but it does have a steeple,
Many frequent weekends there’s weddings with lots of people.
You’ll remember this easy, because a guy kicked my car,
There will be somebody there, you won’t go very far.
I had a friend at each spot. This is Quinn who was at the temple. We play ball together. If your interested in him let me know, he's single.
Second Clue: This next clue is at a church building that we went to and watched a movie out in the middle of the church lawn. It was supposed to be a scary movie but it was a joke. It has a good view of the city, but we got spotlighted as well while we were watching the movie. Another good memory.
Good job on the that one you are the best,
Believe me JP, I’ve put it to the test.
The next spot for you is a view of the city,
This view is like you, it is so very pretty.
This is a church and it has a steeple,
We watched Molly Hartley here when there were no people.
But this place isn’t scary and neither was the movie,
So go to that church, and everything will be groovy.
This is my old roommate Dustin Krall. Also single, just let me know.
Clue #3: This is where we met, which is actually a funny story. Jordan and her friend Kenzie thought I was really cocky when I met them. I had a thing for Jordan and was being sarcastic all night, and they took it as arrogance. Good thing she gave me a second chance, otherwise I would still be swimming in the singles pool. We had some good memories there as well. There were no pictures available then, the kid who was at this apartment Jordan didn't know, so there is no pics with him. haha.
This next place is funny for so many reasons,
This is where I met you during this winter season.
You though I was cocky, so maybe I am,
You hated me at first, which wasn’t in the plan.
But you gave me a chance and now I am oh so blessed,
To prove you wrong, and put your faith to the test.
But its okay Jordan Peck please don’t hate,
Go to beloved Shelbourne, Apartment Number 8.
Clue #4: Nature Park. We went here one time to watch a movie in the back of Jordan's car. We folded down the seats and brought my computer because her roommates were watching a movie in her house. Little did we know that this park has a curfew, and a cop came up to our window and told us to leave. By the way, the cop was on a bike. Made me laugh. We also went here for a Sunday stroll one time with our friends. We have a friend named Asa who found a turtle here and wanted to go turtle hunting. It was a waste of time looking for the turtle. But we still had a good time.
Good job Jordan, you’re getting to the end,
This next spot is kinda far and it will bend.
This is a place where you can feed the little ducks,
Where we saw the bike policeman and said, “Oh suck.”
The curfew here is 12, and we didn’t even know,
Because we were stuck in the car watching a show.
I’ll never act like that silly Bradley Cooper,
And I’ll never leave you hangin, cause you’re super-duper!
If you can’t figure it out remember Asa and turtles,
How we wasted a day, cause he was being a nerd-le.
So go to this park where you can explore a natural thing,
Where ducks seem to quack, and birds seem to sing.
This is our really good friends Brandon Smith and Caleb Hendricks with the next clue. Brandon got engaged a week or so ago as well. Caleb is also single and available. Once again, just let me know. Caleb is practically Jordan's older brother and part of Jordan's "other" family.
Clue #5: Back to her Apartment. I had a trail of these Personalized M&M's, and if you can't read what is on the M&M's read the caption below them. The trail lead to her bathroom, and on the toilet was the next clue. Jordan's Apartment was where we had first kissed, and we kissed during Baby Mama of all movies.
Well were almost done Jord, and to decide your fate,
Go to where we had our first kiss, but not our first date.
We watch Baby Mama and had a good chuckle,
And you kissed me back, that time you didn’t buckle.
I love you Jordan, for learning how to be kissed,
Cause the cabin hurt me bad, cause I’ve never been dissed.
Just you follow the trail, follow the pink and white,
At the end I’ll be waiting, and it will be so tight.
One says "Will You Marry Me?" The other says "May 20, 2010" (Yes we already had the date picked out,) and the last one is a photo that we took together up in Kennewick, WA where her Dad and his family currently reside.
Clue #6: Just wanted to throw in a little humor. The next clue lead to my car outside. I recorded a slideshow for Jordan with all our pictures and little trips we had gone on so she could remember them, together with some music. I had a hookup in my car to listen to it through my speakers. I'll try to load it up here, but its a ten minute video and I dont know if it will load up. But halfway through I paused it and told her i had a gift for her. I pulled out a bag of those personalized M&M's. Then I restarted it, and a few minutes later I put it on pause again and gave her a dozen roses. At the end of the slideshow it has a screen that asks her to marry me, and i'm sorry, I wasn't thinking, and didn't get on one knee, but she said YES! May 20th, 2010. We are very excited.
I’m sorry Jordan I’m really not full of crap,
For this next clue you won’t need a map.
Take a leap of faith and walk outside,
I promise you Jord that I’ll be by your side.
Not just today but forever and ever, Trevor.
I hope this is something you think is cleaver.
But you are something that I will leave never,
Hope this is the first of the memories, we will start to treasure.
This is Jordan and Her Roommate with the roses they received, those are the roses I gave her during the video.
