Keeping up with the Jones Crew

Keeping up with the Jones Crew

Confessions of a soccer wife surrounded by the VA mountains, my faith, many cups of coffee
and my 3 sweet men in this sometimes crazy, yet beautifully blessed life!

Monday, February 23, 2009

"He's kind of a big deal"

This past Friday the ladies got to have a sleepover!! Wahoo. We had so much fun! We had TONS of yummy snacks (some of Em's favs...aka Nicole's delicious goodness), played some mad gab, and watched a lot of the learning channel. Boy did I realize that I need to watch some TLC on a regular basis!

I did come realize that Samster is an all star at "hoops"! That's right college recruiters get ready! Every single shot he threw up was in the net! April educated me that "He's kind of a big deal" and that he told us he was the 1/2 time entertainment at Brad's bball game. Go Sam!

I also realized this weekend that I'm an absolute LOSER at mad gab. April and Cam were Champs with it! I need some pointers ladies.


I did want to give a quick shout out to my husband of almost 4 years...here's proof that Chris let me cut his hair a little! What a trustworthy friend....Josh won't even trust me to cut his hair. Thanks Chris,...and thanks for the yummy "pantakes"!
Crazy!


Anyway I had a much need relaxing weekend and fun with girls! We definitely need to do it again soon when we would have the whole gang...Amy we missed you! :(

Monday, February 16, 2009

Holidays and Birthdays

Hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine's Day!! <3

Ours was a lot of fun... and eventful. We were debating on eating in Salem thinking it wouldn't be too busy but my brilliant husband thought that hey,...it was 5:00 the mall area wouldn't be too busy,....WRONG. We spent 20 minutes getting the wait time at Olive Garden, Logans, and O'Charleys..it was crazy 2 hour waits! Then Em and I discover that there was VIP parking and no waiting at IHOP! Score! I love me some breakfast food! So that's where we had our romantic Valentine's day dinner, and it was YUMMY, either that or I was just really hungry. The funny part of it all was the fact that the boys went and got us a table while Em and I got movie tickets. So Josh and Chris come rolling up to Ihop on valentine's day,...TOO FUNNY!

This was my yummy meal!!

Let it be known we were probably the livest bunch there but we had fun!

I also want to give a shout out to my Ashe!! HAPPY 24TH BIRTHDAY! :) Ashlee has been one of my closest friends for about 7 years,...wow is that right? I am so grateful for our friendship. Time sure does fly by....
Here's a picture of us getting excited for all of our Christmas festivities. We usually watch Christmas Vacation every year while eating cinnimon rolls and trying to figure out my high-tech coffee maker. Here we saw a house that was AWESOME. It had every imaginable blow up Christmas yard decoration.

We also share a love for some great food.

Skiing this past December!

Hope you had a great birshday Ashe!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Feeling the February FEVER

That's right boys and girls we're in the final countdown for Salem High School Women's soccer tryouts! Josh is getting more and more anxious. On the down fall, since his super smart wife decided to register him to vote in his first presidential election this year he has been ironically summoned for jury duty! He's suppose to call in to get more instructions the Friday before tryouts. Could we say "WORST TIMING EVER!"?! Not to mentioned makes me feel completely guilty! Most of you are probably saying to yourself anyway: He's 28 why isn't he registered to vote?! That was my comment after getting lectured. Thank goodness he's not mad though. On the upside,... indoor soccer is finally over on Saturday nights! We're ones that are usually out and on the go and I'm so tired of sitting in on the weekends.
On the subject of February and spring soccer season,...I'm SO loving this nice weather. Look at this little cutie patuti enjoying his day outside. Him and Mal had a play day this week and went to the park! :)
He's so brave,..no hands! :)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Regis these are my lifelines:

Lately I have stubbled on some very valuable tools. I'm not sure if it's just come with age, or being a mother, or what but here are a few of my lifelines I use on a daily basis:
1. Coffee! Something I have every morning. Unfortunately I can't make it the way I like it so my mom has spoiled me making it JUST right (Monday thru Friday).

2. Google! Yes I know most people use it every now and then,...I probably use it about 10 times a day,...at least! When I was pregnant I starting utilizing it for the first time in my life.

3. Spray and Wash! It's not just the regular spray and wash my friends....this one has oxi clean with it to!! Double bonus!! Most of you know I do work in sales,...I could totally go door to door selling this product. Just spray in on the stain let it sit for less than 5 minutes and throw it in the wash. That's it!! No scrubbing!! Wahoo!


Update on Mr: He is on the go. I know last post I mentioned he was hopping forward and crawling backwards, now he's moving forward. Look at him go! :) Marty got him the jammies,...aren't they adorable?? It has a velcro cape! haha
Also he's tried several diffent foods, not just baby foods. Thanks to Aunt Cole he's tasted a yummy cream puff, lemon, and much more! haha

He fell asleep eating.

Batman and his daddy! PRECIOUS!