Happy New Year

I made it home just in time from chaperoning a dance to put on my PJ's and countdown the New Year with this bunch.  

we are not photographers

We attempted to take family pictures today. It went surprisingly well knowing how family picture days usually go. We took our tripod and set up the shots ourselves....and we came to the conclusion that we definitely are not photographers.

I can't keep up

I cannot seem to keep up with my blog. We are super busy and this is what drops to the bottom of the list...actually it's not even on the list. I need to be better. Anyway, this is November according to my phone. (Hence the terrible pictures)

Braeden finally received his class ranking after asking for it for over a year.  He is 18 out of 359. I am one proud mama.

Kate just chillin' with some Cheez-it's and her Kindle

I went running one day in 30 something degree weather and I was still sweaty.

We went to Ikea and ate some ginormous cinnamon rolls.

This kid had 2

I repainted the living room. It went from brown to "brandied pear" or white, like my kids like to call it and I accented with slate blue. I LOVE it. It feels so clean and crisp.

I took the kids to see Mocking Jay. Loved it!

Kate got a new dress for church

We went to Austin for Thanksgiving

Most of the Jones cousins minus 4...I think.

And that was pretty much November in a nutshell. At least the parts I documented. :)

18.67 year anniversary trip

I told Cary that he and I needed to get away for a few days. He started planning a trip to Colorado for just him and me, deeming it our 18.67 year anniversary trip. As we talked and planned and got excited about getting away we realized this was a trip our kids would really love so we surprised them and took them along. It was a much needed get away from school, work, and our busy life. We are so glad we decided to bring the kiddos along....Lots of memories were made and Colorado was simply beautiful!