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!

A Birthday Wish...

Yesterday was Wade's birthday.....(most of you already know!)

So I tend to become a sappy mess when it comes to holidays and such and yesterday was no exception. Since I didn't do a sappy post for our anniversary you all get to read it now. (You bunch of lucky peeps!!)

Wade,

There is no other person on earth who I love as much as I love you. You are so awesome in so many ways. You are an awesome husband, father, spiritual leader of our house, worship leader, teacher, and the best friend I could ever want. You totally get me (and that is not always an easy task....lol)! You keep me on track - I do try, it's just so hard with all my ADD!! I am so blessed that you are in my life.

I pray that we have many more holidays to share together. I love making memories with you!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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

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!!