So, it’s been a long time since we posted here. Jordan is now a graduate of Ohio State University and is living in Columbus. Here are a few pictures from her graduation week in May 2024: Here are some more photos from that weekend. Note that we also have someContinue Reading

Nequa Valley’s homecoming dance was last Saturday.  Jordan went with a group of her friends, had dinner at the Hibachi restaurant Shinto and held an afterparty at the house.  Here is her dress: Here are some shots of her and her friends. Enjoy all of the photos from Homecoming!  Continue Reading

Jordan and Jim headed downtown to Navy Pier yesterday.  We started out at the Naperville train station. We headed down to Navy Pier, where we rode the Centennial Wheel.  We were able to take some great photos from up there! We also rode on the Tall Ship Windy, where JordanContinue Reading

Jordan was confirmed at St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday May 20th.  John Hinkel was her sponsor, and we had Mom, John, Erin, Katie and Connor in for the big event.   Here’s Jordan with Connor, Katie and Mom. Here she is with her buddy Kitty Katty. John and JordanContinue Reading

On October 13th, we headed downtown to the United Center, where the Chicago Bulls play, to take in the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions.  Laura got us front-row seats and we also go to meet most of the Olympians. Here is where the United Center is: Here is Jordan gettingContinue Reading

Jordan and some friends went to Nequa Valley High School’s homecoming tonight.  Here is the whole crew: They met at our house, headed to dinner and then to the dance.  We had a blast hosting them!  Here is a gallery of photos that we took at the house:Continue Reading

On Father’s Day, Jordan and I hit Six Flags for an afternoon of fun on the coasters.  Six Flags is up north of us in Guerney, IL.  Laura stayed back as she was recovering from her gall bladder surgery; we met her for dinner at BW3 afterwards. Here is aContinue Reading

Jordan competed in the St. Valentine’s Meet in Chicago last weekend.  This was her season-best meet; her all-around score was 35.100 and she scored her season-high on floor with a 9.075.  Way to go Jordan! Another great thing about this meet:  Laura travelled with us to the meet and sawContinue Reading

Jordan competed in the annual St. Jude meet that raises funds for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital on January 10th, 2015.  She scored 33.350, a little lower than she wanted, but nailed an 8.800 on Uneven Bars.  This is her season high and none too shabby for a new levelContinue Reading

Huff Arena U of I Panorama 12142014 small Image 1 of 1 Jordan competed here on December 12th at the Justin Spring meet.  She scored 34.850 all-around and qualified for State in her second meet of the season.  Way to go Jordan!Continue Reading