Moving Stinks!

This is what's been occupying our time lately... Stay tuned for new address and pics of the new digs.

A week of sickness

The boys had back to back doctor appointments on Monday. The diagnosis? Landon- 1 ear infection, Levi- 1 ear infection, 1 strep throat virus

The boys NEVER fall asleep anywhere but their beds so this was quite the shot to catch as they both fell asleep ON me!! I like how telling the picture is with the boxes in the background and especially how Batman has been booby-trapped with the GI Joe hook!

We have been battling some crazy illness around here lately. We've had sleepless nights filled with coughing, high fevers and humidifiers. We've had rashes, sore throats, ear-aches, headaches, runny noses, stuffy noses and sneezes. After being quarantined in this house, our only escape being to the doctor or the pharmacy, I am sooo ready for some good health around here! I believe we are on the road to recovery, but first I had to share some of my daily 365 pics taken during the "sick week."

25 Random Things About ME!!!!

1. I have never played a team sport in my life. Except for what was required of me in P.E. class, of which I did the bare minimum to pass.
2. I have never broken a bone. (I believe this may have something to do with number 1)
3. When I was little I always wanted a pet monkey.
4. I am completely addicted to the combination of chocolate and peanut butter.
5. I have a "floating rib."
6. I have a hole in my arm from where the needle from the amniotic fluid test hit me when I was still in my mom's womb. I have always been thankful that it didn't hit me in the face!
7. I met my husband for the first time at an MXPX concert at Green River Community College after standing in line in the rain for one hour. I looked like a drowned rat!
8. I like playing first person shooter and role playing games on the Xbox 360. I just beat the Fable II game.
9. I am skilled at finding amazing bargains. It has been said by some that I can hear a clearance rack calling my name from miles away and it always seems to have the best stuff on it!
10. My sister and I are better friends now than when we were little.
11. I used to have my nose pierced.
12. I love math. I used to ask for extra credit problems in high school because I thought it was so much fun.
13. My husband proposed to me in the afternoon sunlight, standing under a tree in the yard of a church. Then we danced to "our song" in the grass.
14. I have a sweet tooth that is never satisfied. I'm probably headed straight for diabetes. My kids call me the Queen of the Treats.
15. My nickname since I was about 14 is Beeb. There are only a select few who can still call me this though. You know who you are!
16. My mother-in-law taught me how to cook.
17. I have really long arms. I was once told they were 2 inches longer than an average person my height.
18. While I was growing up, my Grandma Violet was my caregiver much of the time. She was an amazing woman of God and I miss her dearly.
19. I am really allergic to cats.
20. I have a part in one of the songs on Aaron's album.
21. I was attacked by a hive of bees while playing hide and go seek in my neighbor's yard when I was little. To this day I am still terrified of bees.
22. I refuse to swim in dark water. It completely freaks me out.
23. I have climbed the stairs to the top of the Washington Monument in DC.
24. I wish I were a neat freak, but the truth is I'm kinda messy.
25. I love trying new wines. My favorites right now are Pinot Noir and Johannisburg Riesling.

Sledding at Hyak

A couple weeks ago we went up to Snoqualmie pass to take the boys sledding. It was a lot of fun and the boys got completely worn out. The first run Aaron and I each went tandem with a kid, which turned out to be a bad idea. Apparently the more weight you have, the FASTER you go!! The kids, being the ones in front, got totally sprayed with snow and both ended up in tears. So they both went solo from then on out and it went MUCH better!

Just another day with the Jones boys...

Here is a sample of what you might see on any given day in our home. The boys decked out in superhero capes, sporting any variety of weapon such as a light saber, sword, nerf gun, etc. Here they are imposing a full fledged attack on Jeremy. Notice Jeremy's special "light saber blocking" gloves. This was all they allowed him for self defense. The boys love Jeremy. Of course, that's a given. He is the COOLEST!

Christmas Moments

Levi and Landon at my Aunt and Uncle's house on Christmas Eve.


Daddy had to work until 8pm, but he arrived just in time to open some presents!



At one point on Christmas morning, Levi decided to give Landon a hug and kiss and tell him Merry Christmas! It was so sweet!

Levi and Landon with their stockings and matching Christmas PJs.

Precious Daddy Time

This morning the boys got to spend a few quality moments with Daddy playing in the snow. Aaron has been working very long hours helping to make our roads safe (after today he will have put in 60 hours in 5 days). It was so good to get to see them spending some time together today before Daddy left for work.

Christmas Cookies

This is my new favorite treat for the season. They're called Oreo Truffles. So yummy and so easy to make.

I thought it would be fun to make Cut Out Christmas cookies with the boys this year. Now I remember why it's been so long since I've made them. It is A LOT of work! My kitchen was covered in food coloring, sprinkles and frosting, but now we have some yummy treats!

Who's kid is this?

Here's a recent conversation with Levi:

Mommy: What would you like for lunch?
Levi: Apples (he LOVES apples)
Mommy: OK, well how about some apples with a sandwich?
Levi: OK
Mommy: Would you like some chocolate milk with your lunch?
Levi: OK, but just a very small amount. I'm trying to be healthy.

Here's another:

One day Levi was looking through some of my old scrapbooks that included some pregnancy pictures.

Levi: Mommy, Did it hurt when you swallowed me?
Mommy: WHAT?!!! Honey, I didn't swallow you, why did you think I did?
Levi: Well, how ELSE do you think I got inside that tummy and made it so big?

Mom's Day Out (Preschool) Christmas Program

Here are the boys singing "Where is Santa?" Each year at the little preschool the kids go to, they do a mini Christmas program. The kids get up on stage and sing a few songs, usually with bells or hand motions. Last year, Levi would have no part in it. He sat on his teacher's lap the whole performance. This year, as you can see, he was totally fine! It was way too cute!

PS. Levi is in the back row, red sweater, green hat, just right of center. Landon is right in front of him blue shirt, red hat, hands together in front.