Restless

Within the past 3 hours I recently found out that one of my friends from high school (played ball with her) husband had past away unexpectedly. 26 years old, working on a degree to be a doctor at UVA with a 13 mo old little girl and just recently found out they were expecting their 2nd child in June. He had gotten stuck in a cave in Utah. May have seen it on the news here:http://www.newsleader.com/article/20091130/NEWS01/911300310. It's been heard about nationally.

Yesterday was Thanksgiving and Josh and I decided to start a new tradition for our family. Before we left to run around for the day, the 3 of us sat down and prayed together in our living room floor. Thanking God for all of our many, many undeserving blessings. Yet thanking Him for the people in our lives, our jobs, our home, cars,...I never once thanked him for my life here on earth. Each day is a blessing from God. Even if we have a bad day and think that things just possibly couldn't get any worse,...it is still so much better than we deserve!

I am just in complete shock about this news. I am emotionally heartbroken for my friend. I have probably sat in front of my computer for hours dumbfounded and bawling for her. She is such a strong woman of Christ and I know will get through this. Emily you and your family are in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Even if we don't understand, God always has a plan.

Revelations 21:4 "He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away"

My friends, please be in strong prayer for this family.

Quick Recap!

Okay so I've become a total slacker on my blogs recently! Not that many people actually read it, but still, don't want to disappoint my readers (bahaha)! So here's a brief recap of the Jones family.

As of this past Sunday we have looked at a total of 11 houses already and we just put our home up for rent. Pretty scary, but hopefully will work out. If it does, in the long run it will be a good investment over time. Exciting! :)

Also Jackson had his 15month appt last week (although he's 17mo right now). The doctor was really pleased with the improvements on his eczema,...thank you allergist & dermatologist! During his visit I had given Jackson a cracker with it being during his snack time. He said "peas?" aka please for it, and once I handed it to him he said "tank you" aka thank you. P.S. your welcome for the subtitles! Doctor Gard actually made the comment that he wished his 3yr old was that polite! Sorry I don't mean to brag but I was a proud mommy at the doctor's office. Jackson is starting to blossom in to quite the little toddler. He set perfectly still during his 3rd hair cut today with Daddy. We also recently bought him this flip-n-sofa.

He loves it. Thinks he's just big stuff with a couch and tries to be a stunt man.

Also we can FINALLY watch something besides The Backyardigans! Jackson is going through an Elmo faze. I thought this day would never come.

We also just had our 4th annual Friends Thanksgiving. It was super yummy. We actually got to sit down at the table for 2 minutes and all 10 & 1/2 were able to hold hands and pray before we ate. God has blessed us with some special friends that we are truly thankful for. Look at these two handsome fellas eaten their turkey together. Sam actually set the table for him and Jackson.

Group shot! For the record, this was the ONLY group picture that didn't have buddy screaming his head off. The chicfila ball was to the rescue! Helped him find his happy place.

Happy Turkey Day all!

Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?

Not me, then who, couldn't be, then who????????????

(PS Does the picture give it away completely)

At the grocery store we got the new "white choc covered oreos" (by the way, super yummy). How could you not give this precious little face a little taste as he so sweetly says "peace!" (aka in Jackson language: please)?!

Needless to say Jackson had his first white choc covered oreo,....and last! :) Happy Wednesday!

Halloween Fun!

This fall has been so much fun. Fall is my favorite season, like I've already said and since Jackson is older this year and has been able to experience several different things! Pumpkin patch, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating,...etc. Check out some pics below. Enjoy our precious little monkey! Isn't he getting so big!?!?