Keeping Up with the Joneses

A glimpse into the busy and very blessed life of the Jones Family!







Wednesday, March 30, 2011

A Glimpse of 9 months old

I realize that these are not the best pictures to compare with. However, I'm just impressed that I have updated the blog more than once this week!
Hunter at 9 months old- Sept 2006

Blake at 9 months old- August 2009

Emily at nearly 9 months- March 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

Blaker-Boo


This boy is too funny to even describe! He is at that fun age where he parrots words back at you with the funniest inflection. He is talking more and more and surprising us daily with new things that he says. He's sometimes very headstrong and willful, but overall has the most sweet heart and fun sense of humor. I love this little guy!!

9 months flies


Emily will be 9 months old this weekend. I plan to do a post on her and what she is up to then. For the time being, here's a peek at the cute face I get to see everyday... and YES, she is this happy all of the time. Remind of this when she's a surly teenager!

Growing up


Hunter is growing up way too fast for me. This is a picture of him at Rodeo Day at school. I'm so proud of him and the boy he is becoming. He is so kind and caring, he loves his brother and sister, he's funny and curious, smart and insightful, and one of the most joyful people I know. If time could stand still and I could capture him at this age forever, it would be tempting. The good thing is that I have felt this way before, and sweet stages always seem to come again... are are sweeter with age.

Take me out to the Ballgame...Tree Frog style

Blake was chomping at the bit to get out on that field and play some ball.

Sha Sha and Mimi with Blake and Emily before the big game. Wow, does it make you feel special to look into the stands and see so many people who love you there to cheer you on. It was a fun crowd!

#12 surveying the scene.

I cannot believe I have a baseball player! It's something I've looked forward to for a long time. Hunter had his first t-ball game Saturday and did great. #12 was looking good out there hitting and fielding and having a great time!

Thursday, March 3, 2011

This One's for Uncle Russ

I've been notified that it's been over a month since my last post. I've had every intention of updating the blog but haven't seem to have had the time to actually do it. So here goes....

The month of February was a great one. We had my birthday, a San Antonio snow (or dusting), the rodeo, lots of fun playtimes, a trip to Waco, and a trip to the lake. Hunter seems to be feeling like his old self. I am so glad about that. Blake is talking more and more and putting words into full sentences. It's like he has exploded with words and phrases and it's so fun. Emily is off and running- well crawling actually. She moves like an inch worm across the floor and is very good at getting from one place to another even though she doesn't move in the typical crawling form.

Our very impressive snow here in SA. It was enough for the kids to play and then not stick around for too long. We were happy with the little bit we got.

Emily sporting her lavender hat in Waco.

Blake styling his hair with water from the bathroom sink. This boy is ALWAYS up to something!

Giggling at his Bapa in Waco.

The Jone-hagens at the Rodeo. They had a blast! This was our 3rd year to go together.

Our 3 ready to Rodeo SA! It looks like Hunter is holding a knife to Emily's throat. Lovely.

Em and I posing before Chris and I headed out for a night at the rodeo.

Emily was absolutely perfect the entire time we were on the rodeo grounds. At one point, I peeked in the stroller and found her fast asleep. Sweet girl was rodeo'd out.

Blake could not stop giggling on his pony! He loved it.

Hunter was thrilled to ride the ponies again. He's an old pro.

This girl LOVES to swing. I mean LOVES IT!

Emily and Uncle Blake

At the lake- already dressed the part!

Our family (minus Em) on a boat ride at the lake.

Lady E at the lake

Hunter celebrated DAY 100 at school this past week with these awesome glasses.

Overall, Feburary was a great month. We are so grateful to have spring-like weather these past couple of weeks. We've spent lots of time outside. Hunter can now successfully ride his bike without training wheels. He was a fast learner. It took him only a couple of times to figure it out. I'm so proud! Back soon! Won't let so much time pass.