the last few months

I have obviously neglected my blog lately. This is some of what has happened in the Jones house over the last few months...in no particular order..

Lots of lounging

Sammy just being cute

Valentines Day..I'm going to go see Wicked!!

Youth conference. Braeden got lucky in the game of Life.."marrying" this cute girl

More lounging

Sammy still being cute

Kate made cookies for the first time all by herself

Easter

Kate started volleyball. Two games under her belt so far and both were wins. :)

Braeden's soccer team finished with a winning season. They won 14 games, lost 4, and tied 2.

26 days and other random stuff

That's how many days are left until we make our way to the happiest place on earth! SUPER Excited!!



We had a very low key Valentines Day...just the way I like it. No dressing up, no waiting in lines for a table...just me and Cary in our pajamas eating our favorite chips and salsa. Then we feasted on chocolate dipped strawberries.

This morning I was getting Joshua ready for school and out of the blue he says to me, "Eating green beans is way worse then getting sick." What? I would really love to spend a day in the head of that kid.


Sunday I am speaking in sacrament. So, most of my week will be spent thinking, pondering, and writing a talk. If I had it my way I would totally be reading this:

I read The Hunger Games last week and couldn't put it down so I was super happy when Cary brought me home the other two books in the series. Catching Fire is gonna have to wait until Sunday afternoon though. Until then it will be waiting on my nightstand along the third book, Mockingjay.

Valentine Tag

For all you married people out there! I am tagging all my married friends!

1. When is your "engagement" anniversary: Not sure about the exact date,November 1995
2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: February 23, 1996
3. How long have you known your spouse: 15 years
4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: almost 2 years
5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: At a Young Single Adult Family Home Evening
6. What is your spouse's full name: Cary Edward Jones
7. Do you have any children yet: yes
8. How many: 3... Braeden 10, Joshua 8, and Kaitlyn 5
9. Do you have any house pets: Use to..but thankfully got rid of him
10. Do you own a house or rent: Own
11. Do you live in the country or town/city: City
12. What is one of your favorite activities together: We love to rent movies, watch our favorite TV shows, and go to dinner
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: Walt Disney World
14. How many siblings (including in-laws): 11 (18 if you include all the siblings' spouses)
15. What church do you attend: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
16. Is this the church you were married in: yes, in the Dallas Temple
17. What town is your current address: Little Elm
18. Do you work or stay at home: Stay at home mom
19. Where did you honeymoon: no honeymoon...we had a really good reason, but that's a whole different post
20: Leave a piece of marriage advice: Never talk about each other negatively even if you are not in your spouses presence, treat each other with the utmost respect, and always say I Love You!!

Let Me Count the Ways.....

There are numerous reasons why I LOVE my husband, but since it is Valentines Day here are just 14 why I think he is the BEST!

1. I LOVE him because he always orders for me when we go out to dinner.
2. I LOVE him because he makes the BEST breakfast tacos ever!!
3. I LOVE him because he tells me I am beautiful all the time...and I think he really means it.
4. I LOVE him because he has always provided a way for me to stay home with our kids.
5. I LOVE him because he thinks about my happiness before his own.
6. I LOVE him because he watches chick flicks with me and doesn't complain...at least not to me.
7. I LOVE him because he loves the gospel and honors his Priesthood.
8. I LOVE him because he knows how to fix things when they are broken.
9. I LOVE him because he does not allow our children to disrespect me in anyway...this is a HUGE no,no in our house.
10. I LOVE him because he loves my family....my mom, my dad, and my sisters.
11. I LOVE him because he doesn't make me take my van to get the oil changed or to get it inspected or do any of those car things where there are always creepy men.
12. I LOVE him because he thinks I am funny.
13. I LOVE him because he is a fabulous father to our 3 rugrats.
14. I LOVE him because he loves to spoil me whenever he can especially at Christmas, my birthday, Valentines Day, Mother's Day, and our anniversary.

I am a really lucky girl!!

Best Valentines Day Ever!

My kids declared this Valentines "the best Valentines Day ever"!! Our day was filled with all things pink, red, and heart shaped. They woke up to heart shape pancakes and Strawberry milk, for dinner they had a heart shaped pizza and cherry 7-Up by candlelight, and for dessert they had smores with strawberry flavored marshmallows. I sent them on a scavenger hunt to find their treat from Cary and I. They had clues like: Roses are Red , Violets are blue, Look under Kates bed to find your next clue. They had so much fun....and of course they think I am the best mom ever!!