T-Day 2011 Missouri

Jordan really looks up to his brother Jack. Jack isn't always the best brother (I am sure it's the age) but when he puts his mind to it, they are really cute together. Here they are taking a walk together at Aunt Misty's house. Jack is explaining the finer points of riding in a Red Flyer wagon!

Jordan & Jackson

Cory and Kristen

Cory and Kristen flew in for the holiday. Poor Kristen was sick with the flu for most of the trip. Here they are posing for me, they are really photogenic. Kristen is an aspiring actress with any walk on parts to her credit. Cory is a great artisit and has his won website, line of products with his artwork, and does a little free lance on the side. They are sure a cute couple, (are there wedding bells in the future? They won't comment on that one).

Brandon, Charlie, and Misty

Dustin is such a great son. Like all of my boys he is such a talented young man. Dustin has built a highly successful business over the past 13 years. He is the owner of his own tattoo shop in Carbondale Illinois called Tuff Luck Tattoo. This past week Dustin took 1st place in the St. Louis Tattoo Convention for one of his Japenese Body Suit tats. He is highly sought after for full body tats along with sleeves, backs, arms and legs. He is really a success in his field. He has been remodeling his shop the past few months and I am  excited to see the end result. He has done tile, cabinets, paint, electrical, and heat/cooling system. Most of the work he has done himself, very talented indeed. Dustin is doing well after his terrible accident last year where he crushed his ankle. Is there love on the horizon? I think so...he is keeping low key about it so as to not jinx it in anyway...so more to follow I am sure.

My boy Dustin

Just had to include this one in the blog. These two have been so close over the years. Even when they were kids at home, they were close. Misty playing school, theater, or whatever Dusty was her greatest support in all of her 'projects'. They were there for each other during some really hard times like when Brandon was in Iraq, and Dusty was layed up with his broken leg. They live about 4 hours apart so that makes it easier for them to stay connected.

Misty & Dusty

The nut doesn't fall too far from the dad tree. These two men not only look alike, but think alike. They are both very ordered in their lives, very organized, and very detailed. These are good traits to pass on. They are both also very quirky...well all of us Mendenhall's are very quirky. Our quirkiness is what makes us unique and lovable, and also very annoying! Well we are who we are...so deal with it!LOL

Two peas in a pod.