SUMMER IS FUN

It's so hard to believe how fast the time just slips by. It's been a month since I've posted anything. You'd think we haven't been up to anything but that's not true. So I thought I'd better do some catching up today.
Well June started out with Eviee and I taking a trip to Utah. It was a fast 4 days but we had a great time. I think Eviee enjoyed being the only really little person around so she got all the attention. I enjoyed just spending time with my family. It made it easier for me to get through the anniversary of mom's death. So thanks Beth for having me. I miss it out there already.
The kids got out of school on the 10th, and we have been trying to keep busy ever since. I told them as long as they behave and do their chores then I will continue to take them places. So we have been to the park, to the pool, to the children's museum, and too the splash pad water park. Today we are heading to the pool again. I haven't been carrying my camera around so I don't have any pictures to post, but I will start getting some pictures of our summer fun. Pretty soon we'll even have a zoo pass. So we can start taking trips to the zoo. It seems everyone is happier if we keep on the move. I know being out in the sun and stuff has really helped me. I have been feeling tons better, but also know I still have a ways to go. But time is definitely helping. I shed a few tears on Fathers day, I really miss my dad. Most days are good days but some days I still want to cover my head and cry!
I want to say Happy Birthday to Brock, Marky Todd and Patti. We love you guys and hope your days were great. Check back soon for more Jones summer updates.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ISAAC

Today Isaac is 3!! We actually celebrated his birthday on Saturday with his cousin Josh who turned 5 on the 25th. We all went to Chuck E Cheese and a good time was had by all. Isaac is a joy to have. He's always got a smile and I just think he's the cutest boy ever. He's talking more and more and though he seems to be getting bigger, he's still very small. I have him trained so when I say "who do you love the most?" he throws up his hands and says "mommy!!" I love it!. Well here are some pictures of the party on Saturday. Today we ate his favorite dinner, spaghetti! And I made him a cake. So nothing to exciting, but hey, he's only 3! Love you Bubba!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY

Today has been a good day and a hard day. My kids have been wonderful to me. I got some cute homemade gifts and lots of love. My husband "cooked" for me. (shhh.. we went out to eat)! I got to take a nice nap and now I'm home alone while Dave took the kids for a walk. So for me the day has been great. On the other side of that, I miss my mom and sitting in sacrament today where several people were asked to talk about their mothers was very hard on me. Last year at this time mom was in the hospital. I called and talked to her for maybe 5 minutes before she had no more air and could no longer talk. That was the last time I heard her voice. My mom who was one of my best friends and always a source of comfort to talk to and I miss her and her voice. Just knowing she was a phone call away always made everything better. I love you mom and I am so thankful that I got to have you in my life. Happy Mothers Day!
Happy Mothers Day to my sisters and friends. I love you all and can't wait to be in Utah next month to see some of you. And here's a big *HUG* for any that are like me and missing your mom just a little extra today.

SPRING AND SUNSHINE

Well we just had the most georgeous weekend. Temps in the 80's and sunshine. It was perfect. We got some yard work done, I sat in the sun and read. The kids were at there grandma's so things were nice and quite on Saturday. I'm getting a good start on my tan. Today is just as beautiful so I am going to take the kids to the park. Eliza is on a school field trip to the zoo today. What a perfect day she got. I just hope it lasts. Weather in Ohio is very tricky. It looks to be a good week, even with rain, but that doesn't mean that next week we don't drop down to freezing again. So I'm enjoying what we have and praying that it sticks around.
Can't believe we are coming to the end of the school year already. What a quick year it has been. My kids last day of school is June 10th. They have a few make up days due to bad weather. I am taking a trip to Utah for a long weekend on June 4th thru the 8th and I am looking forward to that. I miss my family and I miss Utah! Hope everyone is enjoying their spring.

HAPPY EASTER

We hope everyone had a happy Easter today. We had a very nice day here and a good dinner. Sacrament meeting was also nice. I enjoy having the meeting centered around the Savior. Scriptures were read and songs were song, it was full of the spirit. I am thankful for the knowledge of the resurrection. As with tradition in my family the girls had new dresses and Isaac new clothes as well. In the past Grammy Marcia had always sent them their clothes so going out and buying them this year just gave us one more reason to miss her. Although I think the girls enjoyed picking their dresses. But I know I have a great appreciation for all that mom did for me and the kids. Anyway I just wanted to post some pictures of the kids looking their Easter best! Enjoy.
PS As of today Eviee is officially walking!

Making the Big Time

So last month David got a call from the school board saying that they were putting up a billboard for the month of April promoting the school district and out of all the pictures they had been through the one they wanted to use was one of Eliza with a couple of her friends at a basketball game they went to as a field trip. Did they have our permission to put her on the billboard. Heck yeah I said, how fun will that be. So today I finally learned where the billboard is located and went and had a look. Of course I took pictures to share with all if you. My baby up in lights!! (okay so there's no lights but still this is a big deal) :)




Also a cute thing happened yesterday morning, the kids were home from school for Good Friday and the start of spring break. I was getting out of the shower and Elana told me that Eviee had soaked through her diaper so she had to change her! Well I chuckled to myself because Elana has never changed a diaper before. Then she told me she didn't find any of Eviee's diapers so she had to use Isaac's. As I came out of the bathroom and saw Eviee crawling towards me, with most of her backside showing. But I think that Elana did a great first time job and here is Eviee to prove it!

PICTURES (as promised)

So here are some pictures of the kids and Eviee's b-day. As you can see everyone is getting big and they're all pretty cute if I do say so myself. Eviee really enjoyed her cake. Of course like any good Quinney she likes to eat!!! I hope you enjoy the photos!