New York City Girl's Trip - January 2011

What a fun surprise to have my mom and dad surprise the Jones girls with a trip to New York City for Christmas for an all Girls Weekend!  I thought the day would never come, but it came quickly.  Poor Karim got was stuck for 24 hours in Virginia have flight after flight get cancelled, so Chris and Karim hopped in the car and drove to New Jersey.  We stayed with Karim's family in their beautiful home.  What awesome hosts!   Thanks Andrew and Gina for making us feel so welcome and comfortable.  We went shopping, ate lots of yummy food (best bagels and pizza), explored New York City, saw the Lion King on Broadway, ate yummy cupcakes at the famous Magnolia Bakery, talked until late, slept in comfy beds, took our time getting places, and all around just had a great time relaxing.  Thanks mom and dad, Karim, Gina and Andrew for making the trip to New York City/Summit a restful and relaxing one.  It was just what I needed to be a better wife and mother!

Another Year Older and Wiser Too

Dane had a birthday on the 25th and I must say did turn wiser.  He got a new watch and 3 new books.  We had a yummy dinner and apple crisp for dessert.  Happy Birthday, Babe!  What a great companion and father he is.  We are blessed to have him in our home.  We love and appreciate everything he does for us.  I feel blessed to have found him over 12 years ago.  My world was changed in an instant and I feel blessed that we ended up together.  Here's to you babe on your birthday!

Easton turns 2

The morning started out with cinammon rolls and a quick dash to get ready for church.  We had Easton take some cookies to nursery so he could celebrate his birthday with his nursery friends.  We came home from church for a birthday nap and then we opened presents.  We didn't do cake this year because we were on a sugar high from the cupcakes the day before.  It's hard to believe that this bright, handsome, fun-loving, adventurous, free-spirted little boy is already 2.  He is the light of our lives and loves his older sister.  He has become quite independent lately and loves to explore which usually leads to mischief of some kind.  His latest fascination is the toilet.  We have found tooth brushes, balls, toys, and lots of toilet paper to name a few things in the toilet these days.  I continually remind Eme to put the lid down so Easton doesn't get into trouble.  We feel so blessed to have this little guy in our home and feel blessed to have him as our son and brother.  Happy Birthday, to our Bubba!  We love and cherish you!

January Birthday Celebration

Because there are so many birthdays in the month of January, my mom and dad decided to do a January celebration for all the birthdays in the family.  We met at Sonny Bryan's BBQ and then headed back to my parents home for presents and dessert.  Easton received a b-ball hoop that grows with him and a fun tool set, plus some clothes.  Dane received a gift card to Lowe's for him to purchase a grill for our house.  My mom got Sprinkle's cupcakes - let's just say yum!  I tried the cinnamon and sugar and strawberry cupcakes - they were delicious!  It was fun to have a chance to celebrate Sydney, Kallie, Easton, Dane and Karim (how odd that they both share the same birthday 12 years apart) for having birthdays in the month of January.

Silly Poppy

While I went to have my hair cut, my parents watched the kiddos.  This is what type of activity happens when Poppy visits.  The kiddos love their Grammy and Poppy