October Hodge Podge

Here is my latest hodge-podge of October events.
Abs being....well....Abs! Although this is not her halloween costume, it is true Abs! (Her dad found no humor in it but I think its hilarious!!!) Trick or Treating with friends was so much fun! I had never been trick or treating (I know I have led a deprived life...LOL) but let me tell you it is ALOT of work. Hauling the kids, keeping them out of the dark road, walking, walking, and more walking.....next year I say we hitch us up a hayride of sorts!! Here is me (dressed as Wade) & the tiger...aka..."Lily"!

Our first school party in Kindergarten! Mrs. Renz asked me to make the cupcakes and of course the Jones life is crazy so I barely got them finished....LOL...(special thanks to Marilyn for a helping hand!)

So this is the COLDEST pumpkin patch I have ever been to. It was freezing....literally....it was so cold that the poor children had to go back to school and eat their sack lunches. Even as bundled up as we are, my teeth were still chattering!

Abs is officialy a two wheel rider! She was so excited to have her training wheels removed. She begs to ride her bike but now it is not so easy at the new house. I will have to be a better mom and take her to the park more....but I have some time until spring!

Hope everyone else is having a great fall season! I can't believe it is almost time for Christmas trees and all things holiday!

Lily in the hospital

Many of you know that Lily has been sick some this past week. Jennifer took her again this morning to the doctor because she woke up this morning vomiting again. When she got to the doctor they weighed her and she had lost almost two pounds since last monday. Long story short... She is now in the hospital because she was beginning to become dehydrated. They have taken blood and have her on an IV. The blood work cam back and did not show any bacteria so they are still saying that it is viral. Keep her and us in your prayers. The doctor called this evening and said that she might come home tomorrow or could be there a few days. He would decide later.

Thanks for praying

Wade

Pumpkin Patch (The 2nd Visit)...

The Jones family is crazy about the mountains! We love to go and find an adventure. Last Saturday we got to make a whole day of adventures. It started at breakfast - Wade took us out! (Yeah - I didn't have to cook!) The girls look so excited! We made it to lunch at Poole's BBQ and a surprise awaited. Mr. Oscar was there! Abs was so excited. He even played the piano while we ate. If you haven't ate BBQ here - DO IT!!! It is awesome! PS - Get the mac & cheese too - it is homemade with a crunchy cheese crust on the top - YUMMY!
On to the pumpkin patch we went. There were lots more people this time so I am glad I got some good pics last time. The girls were a little overwhelmed at all the excitement! Here is a pic of Aunt Angie and Abs waiting in line for the hayride.

Uncle Erik found his country roots on the hayride!
This is one of my favorite pictures. I know it doesn't have the best light but Lily's face is hilarious! She was being a "lion" at the camera. The child has so much personality. (I don't have a clue where she gets it...LOL) So if you want to take an adventure to the mountains....call the Jones family!!

Our Weekend...

We had a GREAT weekend! Saturday morning we loaded up with Nana and Papa and went to get apples and pumpkins. Some of my fondest memories as a little girl is going with Mom & Dad to get apples in the fall. I want my girls to have some great memories when they are older and we have so much fun!
Here we are at Hillside - Abs has an apple slushie and Lily is eating a carmel apple!The next part of our adventure took us to Burt's Pumpkin Farm. We love going to see the HUGE pumpkins and getting pics on top of them but since I can only show a few pics...I chose the one with Nana & Papa. Abs loved helping pick out the pumpkins to put in our wheelbarrow.
I had to share this pic. Lily decided she was going to pick out a pumpkin that was as big as she is. She couldn't pick it up and she was so frustrated....It was hilarious!
Church time! I just wanted to show off my matching girls...I know it's crazy but I love dressing them alike...LOL!
And finally - we decorated some small pumpkins last night. We drew on some and Abs got to paint one. I still have sharpie and paint on me but we had a great time!
I hope all of you had a great weekend too!

The WOW Writer

Well, I guess I too have been uninspired to blog. I really don't know why, but this is the right topic to get me back!!





ABS IS A WOW WRITER!!

I am so proud! Here is the "story" - They are encouraging the students to draw a picture and then use words as labels. This is still considered "pre-writing" but to Abs she wrote a novel!! Each of the kindergarten teachers chose 1 girl & 1 boy. Abs even prayed Monday night in her prayers that she would be the wow writer......(no pressure God!!) She was so excited to see her work in the main hall!



Here is Abs showin' off her work!

And of course, Lily wanted to be included too!

Prayers for the Jones'

Will you pray for the Jones family?

This is already began as a difficult week. Several of you know that we had to take Lily to the ER Saturday night (around midnight). She began vomiting terribly and we couldn't get her to stop. So we spent the night in the ER for them to tell us that she must have a virus and they can't give children under 2 anything for it. Sunday was a long day. All she wanted was to be held and she began to run a fever. Yesterday (Monday) she began having diarrhea and on top of all of this, I (Jenn) have had to go out of town to district church conference and will not be home until Thursday night. Wade is at home (in the middle of post-planning) and trying to take care of Lily. He is doing an excellent job!! Thank you to all of you who help in our lives, we truly are blessed by all of you!! So if you can spare a few minutes today (Tuesday) would you please pray for the Jones family?

A Week in Hodge Podge....

In order for me not to ramble on, I figured I could organize better in a numbered post!!

1. Lily had a well check this morning. She weighs a huge 21 pounds! The doctor was happy because she has gained almost 2 pounds in 6 weeks!! This is a great praise!!!

2. On Saturday, we had a BBQ with my sisters. I would like to give props to Wade for cleaning the yard & porch. He also bought me a beautiful hanging basket. I love him very much (more about that later...LOL) Abs & Lexi played in the sprinkler. They had lots of freezing fun!!

3.. On Memorial Day we had a cook-out with my Dad & sisters. The cousins all got to play together. I have included some pics of the family event!!

4. I am so excited! I got a call to work the next Tres Dias weekend. Hopefully, my sister (Angela ) will be attending so I am so happy. The call came out of the sky because I normallly I would never have the time to take on something else of this magnitude, but God in His great timing worked this out perfectly. Props to God!!!
(Special thanks to Wade because I know this means extra work for him. I am so thankful for a husband who supports me!!)

5. For all my happiness, I am also reminded by the events of SCC, Angie & Todd Smith, and now Greg & Nicol Sponberg of the fleeting moments we have with our children. I can't imagine being in their lives. I know that prayer is the only healing that can possibly begin to comfort these parents and families. Looking at all of these tragedies makes me want to hug my girls and keep in mind the small details (which I focus on way too much) is not the truly important stuff.

So this is my week in hodge podge (numbered for my ADD...LOL)!!

Hope you all are having a great week!!!

Breakfast Of Champions...

Breakfast at the Jones house!!