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!

Friday, May 31, 2013

Mill Mountain Zoo

Last Saturday the boys and I ventured to Mill Mountain.  Kiptyn had never been to a Zoo before so it was all new to him.  It was a little bit chiller weather for May but we still had enough sunshine for it to be a fun day!
 
 



Jackson's favorite were the porcupines!

Kiptyn's favorite animal there was the Red Panda.




Choo Choo Ride





Snow Leopard

Jackson embracing his inner photographer.


Me and my sweet boys.

Boys first time at the Star.


Monday, May 27, 2013

5k

About 3 months ago I got some motivation to do the "Couch to 5k plan".  I've never been any sort of "run lover" at all so I definitely had some reservations.  I always struggle with my weight and thought this of course would be great and of course healthy for me to start.  After motivation from running pro: Amy and my super speedy runner husband, I decided, why not try it.  I can honestly say now that I enjoy running.  I don't love it but I do like it and enjoy it.  It's so nice for me to go on a run after work and get rid of stress and everything else before I pick up the boys from school.  Plus it's something for ME...that I enjoy for ME.  My goal starting the coach to 5k was to at least finish the 5k Mannathon on May 18th.  I finished! Yay!  It was such a fun morning to accomplish this milestone with great friends!  I'm so incredibly proud of my friends who have accomplished their goals and ran as well!  You Mommas rock!




Amy thank you for your motivation and accountability!

Finishing like a Champ!






My 8k gal!


5k finishers game face


Thursday, May 23, 2013

Rachel's Wedding Shower

Saturday we celebrated such an awesome couple!  One of my dear friends, Rachel is getting married in July.  We are more than thrilled for her and Matthew and to be a part of her special day!  
PS: and by "we" I mean Josh and I both.  I'm honored to be one of Rach's bridesmaids and Josh was just hired for his first wedding as a videographer.  The man couldn't be more excited!  We are talking wanting secret service ear piece type of role for this man,....he's stoked!


Rach and her mommy Kathy (aka Koothy) and sister, Sarah.




Table decor

Mrs. Brock

Favors: "Mint to be"

Cupcakes

Cutesy snacks

Drinks

My sweet Rachel

Thursday, May 16, 2013

Mother's Day

On Sunday we ventured to Longwood for a Mother's Day dinner picnic.  It was such a nice day, but a tad windy.  We had lots of fun eating pizza with family and celebrating the Mommas!



The family of 3, 2 days before Hayley made her appearance!



Classic,...Kip screaming and Ryan picking her nose.




My love