The Jones Family

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

This Summer

You will be able to find us here ....

As I process the fact that Tyson is starting Kindergarten this fall ... I will be taking the summer slow.

Just a few weeks in the sun ... and check out how blond Jaxson is already ... this is just the start to a wonderful boating season!

Uncle Chris giving Tyson a wakeboarding lesson.

Dakota continues to be our most outgoing personality ... this picture says it all ...

Baseball season ended for Tyson, his team finished 5th overall ... he showed so much improvement this year. We were very fortunate with a wonderful coach that allowed each child to really shine. I was so impressed with his ability to find what made each player successful. Great season!!

Quick action shot of Billy ... the North Cobb Varsity team made it far in the State playoffs ... another season that ended on top.

Dakota congratulating Billy after his game ... priceless

Cheers to the summer!!! We are so ready!!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Birthday Weekend

Happy Birthday Jaxson, Dakota and Grandpa Rose ... what a day to celebrate!
These two add so much joy to our lives. They have so much personality and love to share with everyone around them. They are truly a blessing ... two incredible little people.

Dakota Rose, born @ 1:02 AM April 21st 2009
4lbs 9oz

Jaxson Thomas born @ 1:12 AM April 21st 2009
4lbs 1oz

Then ...

Now ...

Jaxson is full of energy. He runs all day, never takes a nap, crashes at night and sleeps until he is ready to do it all over the next day. He is NOT a morning person. Completely opposite of Dakota. He is very independent and watches his big brother carefully to learn. He has very little fear coupled with slightly accident prone ... not a good combo most of the time. He is a trooper, takes a fall like the best of em'. He is very mechanical, constantly taking things apart and putting them together. He is a righty. He loves the boat and wants to wear his bathing suite everywhere! He dislikes most foods but loves cheese, yogurt, milk ... pretty much a dairy kid, and don’t forget anything sweet. We are seeing an ENT about his tonsils and adenoids. He snores like a grown man and can't breathe well out of his nose. We were told this could cause food to taste bad and suppress the appetite … might be the underlying cause to a lot of his eating problems. That never seems to stop him! He is an amazing little guy … pretty much perfect!

Dakota has become quite the princess lately. She is fairly laid back, opposite of her brother. She is a lefty. She in very much a morning person (the 6 AM kind of morning person). She still sucks her thumb, just can’t seem to break the habit. She does not like her milk anymore, but loves her salty foods. She is 4 months free of any cyclic vomiting spells but still on medication to control it. She loves playing dress up, having tea parties, playing with her babies. On the flip side she can play in the dirt with the boys and not miss a beat, and had to get a “Tinkerbell” skateboard so she could keep up with the boys J. She loves sunbathing outside and wearing her sunglasses. She is definitely my little girl, her feelings get hurt easily but she is quick to console. She LOVES anything related to fairies, butterflies, flowers and PINK. She is such a beautiful little girl … pretty much perfect!

They had a Dr. Seuss birthday party ... tons of fun!

Books for gifts

Candy coated popcorn ... yummy!

Cake pops have been the craze ... though we would give them a try

Dr. Seuss fish in a pot :)

Before the 15 three year old's arrived ... :)

The Grandpa's

Playing dress up at the party ... Kane, Tyson, Keegan

Always a special day sharing a birthday with Grandpa Rose!! I have a feeling he loves it!

New bikes! Ready to roll ...

It was a fantastic weekend ... pretty much perfect!

Friday, April 6, 2012

Spring Break 2012

Spring Break 2012 was a huge success. We spent a wonderful week with family and friends. This was the twins first time at the beach and I was pleasantly surprised with how well they did. We relaxed to the max and enjoyed every minute of it.

The Cutest beach babies ever!

Hanging out with Uncle Bill and Aunt Michelle

This picture speaks for itself ... she HAD to have those sunglasses and that bikini!

Grandma and Grandpa Rose and their crew

This kept them busy ...

Snack time on the beach

and nap time on the beach

The smiles kept coming all week ... can't wait to do it again next year!

Maybe we can talk Billy into still hanging out with us ... but next year off to college for this handsome guy ... unbelievable!

It was a great way to spend the week ... much needed an very much enjoyed!!

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Good reading ...

10 Things Never to Say to a Working Mom

1. It must be hard missing all those special moments every day.

2. I suppose it's smart that you're working. You know, in case your husband leaves you some day.

3. I'm surprised you went back to work. Your husband seems so successful.

4. It's cute when they call your nanny "Mama."

5. I just love my kids too much to leave them during the day.

6. Did you see Dateline? The one with the hidden camera in the day care?

7. I could never let someone else raise my children. But that's just me!

8. I hated my mom because she was never home after school like everyone else's mom.

9. You must feel so guilty.

10. I wish I were as laid-back as you and could just let the housework go.

- Liz Gumbinner of Mom-101.com, with help from her blog readers

It has been one of those weeks .... and it is only Tuesday

For my incredibly patient, hard working stay at home mom friends ... you will like this one.

10 things you should never say to a stay at home mom

Is it the weekend yet?

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Valentine's Day - Messages

Valentine's Day was busy ... the kids had to send video messages to daddy in the morning. He had to leave for work before they woke up ... take a look at the takes :)

Tyson's hair is a product of the cartoon Johnny Test ... I added a visual for comparison ... I am sure you will agree. His favorite character right now.

Jaxson was really worried about getting his Mickey Mouse tattoo out of his goody basket ... not really interested in making the video ... but it was still cute!

We made treats for each of the kids to take to their friends and teachers. These were a hit. Candy coated berry oreo's ... yummy!

Hope cupid was great to everyone. We had plenty of love to share around here and enjoyed the day!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Just another week for the Jones'

Baseball season is back in full swing ... and we thought we were busy!

Quick look at a typical week in the Jones house:
4:10 AM - Brian's alarm clock
5:00 AM - Brian out the door for work
5:30 AM - Brooke's alarm clock
6:00 AM - Brian arrives at work
6:30 AM - Kids getting ready for school
7:00 AM - Brooke out the door with kids (M-W-Fri)
7:00 AM - Grandma Rose arrives at the house to watch the twins (Tues - Thurs)
7:20 AM - Brooke drop kids off at school
ATLANTA COMMUTE ....
8:45 AM - Brooke at work
3:30 PM - Tyson Tennis (thanks to Grandma Rose for picking him up on Thurs)
4:00 - 5:00 PM Brian study time
5:30 PM Brooke leave work to pick up kids
5:00 - 9:00 PM Brian class (Tues - Thurs)
6:30 PM - Someone feeding the kids ... could be Grandma Rose, Brian, Brooke ... : )
7:15 PM - Tyson baseball (Monday - Wed)
7:00 - 8:00 PM - Gym time when we get a free night
8:15 PM Bath and bedtime for kids
Saturdays from now until Labor day - Baseball games
Sunday Church and family time!
Oh ... and don't forget about the two giant dogs we have too ... yep, I might have thought twice about them if I knew my day would ever look the way it does now!

Throw a few birthday parties, playdates, story times, trips to the park, grocery shopping, and work dinners in every couple of days ... you get the idea ... jam packed and we love it!

On top of that Dakota has official masterd the potty ... no more diapers!!!!!!

This was right before his skills test ... they seriously have each kid go out on the field individually. They get a chance to hit three balls, stop 3 ground balls, throw to first and run the bases ... a bit much for a 5 year old but he enjoyed it!

Lil' brother taking it all in ... next year buddy!

Almost out of the stroller ... holding strong as long as they will let me!! Life is much easier when they are not free to roam!!

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

December 2011 - Came in like a LION and went out like a lamb

We are back!!!!

December 2011 started out a little rough for the Jones family. I started the month off for us with walking pneumonia, I thought I was fighting a cold that I could not shake. After two long weeks of complaining and my husband begging me to see the doctor (so I would stop complaining) it turned out to be more serious than I thought. It felt like I was sick for a month. Many prescriptions later I am finally back to normal.

During that period our little princess ended up back in the ER for her cyclic vomiting and she was admitted to Children's Hospital for a few nights. We are still in the process of a true diagnosis for her. I have blogged about this once before here. We have changed GI doctors for another opinion and she will have a few more tests done in the coming weeks. Some more abrasive than others. The next will be an Esophagoscopy. Praying for answers soon ... I hate seeing her feeling bad. I have said it before and will say it again. We are blessed with healthy children and she will get passed this. We see so much every time we are at the hospital with her ... my heart is heavy for those children.

Needless to say we were looking forward to some quality family time, Christmas celebrations and some fun!

We had a blessed Holiday season that rounded out the month just perfect. We were able to spend time with both sides of our family, visit old friends and new babies, eat lots of great food and relax! It could not have turned out better.

The boys in the kitchen ...