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!!

My Random Thoughts...

Ok so I have several things to say and you all know my brain works best in a numbered kinda way so......

1. The summer is going by WAY to fast!! I can't believe my little Abs is going to kindergarten in a couple of weeks. I am getting a little anxious about this but as Wade keeps telling me, "Everybody feels this way when their first one goes!"

2. I am completely overwhelmed by God! He is so awesome and I love seeing Him work out things. As most all of you know, I was honored (more than words) to work this past Tres Dias weekend and my sister, Angela attended. All I can say is - "WOW GOD!!"

3. We are in the middle of music camp this week at EMC and the kids are doing such a great job! They sound beautiful and I can't wait for you all to hear them on Sunday morning!

4. I have just faced one of my biggest fears....LOL....Most all of you know that I do not like to drive but today I went to pick up Brodie & Taylor for Brenda. I had to drive up Monteagle to Manchester (it's the 1/2 point!!) On the way home the entire trip was severe thunderstorms. Wind, pounding rain, lightening, the whole shabang.....But I made it!!! YEAH ME!!!!...LOL

5. Wade is out of town until Thursday night. He left this morning for a science teacher convention in Atlanta. I already miss him so much - I truly enjoy being with my hubby!! I feel like we have had no real time together in weeks - so next week (it's his b-day on Tuesday) I feel a date night coming on! And let me say it is much overdue!!

I hope all of you are having a great summer too!!
Lots of love!!!

The Driftwood Beach...

I have been trying for 2 days to post a video & pics so this is all I could do. (The internet connection in our condo hasn't been too great!!)

We miss you all and can't wait to see you this weekend!!!

4th of July....Jones Style!!

The Turley Wedding...

On Saturday, one of Wade's bff's got hitched - Alfred!! We were all so happy for him & Heidi. Wade was in the wedding. It was at the Wink and the reception was at the Farm. We had tons of fun as you can see!!

Wade lookin' good before he left the house!!!
Wade & Jenny G. dancin' the night away!! She said she wished she had a dance partner. I don't think Wade was what she had in mind....sorry Jenny....LOL!!

Abigail with her "boyfriend" Noah! They had the dance floor smokin' I think Abs was even doing some break-dancing and cartwheels. Now that is hard-core!!!!

Wade & Lily doing the 80's moves! I don't think Lily was that impressed.....LOL

Hope everyone else had a great weekend too!!!

Mama Gets Baptized...

Wade's grandmother (aka....Mama) has made a big decision in her life. I will let Brenda share the story with you all!!

Dear Friends,

I wanted to share about the great blessing my family and I were able to be apart of. My precious 78 year old mother was baptized today at the little church she attends in the basement of the building she lives in at Winton Place. Let me start at the beginning.

About a year ago the Lord led a sweet, country pastor and his wife (Don & Cindy Barry) to minister to this small group of people. They have any where from 15 to 6 any given Sunday. At the time this began my Mom (Aileen Wills) was having some very serious health issues. The doctors had put her on medications for so many problems and she only got worse because of reactions. One of her friends finally convinced her to come to church with her. Mother has always listened to sermons on TV, but this Sunday she gave in to attend services.

This was 7 months ago and now she is off most of her medication. Three weeks ago she called on Sunday afternoon to tell me she is joining the church. My response was WONDERFUL, then she precedes to tell me she will be baptized. At first I was worried that they had told her she would have to do this to join their church. Sooo we have a discuss on what had taken place. She assured me that the invitation was given, she went down, the preacher ask her some questions and she answered. To that response I said “so you gave your heart to Jesus” and she said “WELL YES”.

So today (yesterday) we all witnessed my Mother seal her eternal destination. Mother had gone down as a young girl, but over the years she has watched as friends have come and gone and was questioning her salvation. Many have left in an ambulance to never return. Because of this precious little group my Mom is secure in her walk and is in the Word everyday with joy I have never seen.

TO GOD BE THE GLORY.

Thanks for letting me share.

Love you all,
Brenda

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!!!

Spring Break

Spring Break in the Jones family........

I hope each of you had a great break!

Our Needy Family....

Here are pics of the family.......(you all can quit complaining.....LOL)

Steph & Lily Nana @ the Egg Hunt



Abs & Ol' Ang @ T-ball
Uncle Erik & Ol' Ang hanging out....... Steph & Wade.....Too Cute!!!

Now you can all see yourselves......you bunch of needy people......LOVE YOU ALL

Easter 2008

I love Easter. I love going to church on Easter morning and seeing everybody in their finest. I love the worship to God for his awesome power, I just love it all. (except maybe the plastic grass that goes in the kids baskets...)


Some of the Jones grandchildren (minus Conner....its OK Conner, paybacks are fun!!!)
All of the kids before the EGG HUNT! Conner - payback #1....LOL
Conner - I LOVE THE GLOVE......payback #2....LOL
And finally, the beautiful girls!
I pray that each of you also had a blessed Easter day!!

The Combined Birthday Bash

Here are some pics from Mary Kate & Abs party this past weekend. Nana cut the cookie cake with a machete... LOL...