The Jones Family

NEW SITE FOR THE JONES

2010-05-10T21:44:00.002-05:00

Hello everyone who is following the Jones Family Blog here at blogspot. We are announcing our new site: www.jonesfamilyoffour.com. Please make this change on all your blog roll so that you can be apart of our new family blog. You can go there now as it is active with lots of new videos and pictures.

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The Jones Family

Check out the video

2010-03-27T15:53:00.002-05:00

Our Vacation was narrated and videoed by Susan and Andrew Kimmel...notice Susan and my face during the snow storm when Dustin turns the light on...we aren't too happy:) Thanks Susan we had a blast...ecgirlstuckintx.blogspot.com. Go her site and scroll down....

Vacation and back to normal.

2010-03-27T14:54:00.003-05:00

We had a great time in Colorado...and in New Mexico...
We arrived to our cabin at about 4:30 am Monday morning which meant the kids were bright eyed and ready to go...we didn't really get out into the snow till later after naps...
In the middle of the week we went to Superior Colorado to see some of our friends...since it was Brock's birthday we did something a little different and we went to the Butterfly Pavilion with the Hammonds...
Later that evening we went back to the cabin and hung out...on Thursday Daddy and the boys plus Suz went skiing while the moms and babes stand at the cabin to play...
Due to the snow storm we headed out a little bit early but got stuck and ended up in New Mexico for two nights...it was a great trip with LOTS of memories...I don't know if I would do it again but the kids did great and we had a blast with the Hammonds and Kimmels.
Enjoy some pics....

He is going to be 3

2010-03-12T14:39:00.002-06:00

I tear up as a begin writing this...I don't ever anticipate that he will read this for I want to tell him as much as possible..so bare with me as I write a letter to my about to be 3 year old boy...
Brock,
You make us smile...I believe everyone in the family would say that...this letter is to tell you how proud I am of you...to only focus on who you are becoming...I made a decision this year to stay at home and EVERY day I am thankful for it...I have never felt so much peace and rightness about a decision I have made...staying at home with you and your "Sissy" has brought me great joy.
Who you are becoming: I see the imagination you have, the love to play and explore, how you love to play with others (and even tell others what to do) and yet you find a peace in playing by yourself. You love with all your heart...you say the gentlelest of things when I least expect it and your awareness of others surprises me...I saw this grow with intensity as you helped us welcome Chloe into the world...she looks at you with love and as if you hung the moon...I know that she will look to you to help guide her in her many years to come...and you love her with a love that I am proud of.
I look forward to seeing where your feet will take you...I look forward to how God uses your hands to love...I look forward to the day you become my brother in Him...How Beautiful are your feet my son...I pray they will lead you to go and tell others. Thanks for being my lovebug and making me the mom only our DADDY knows I can be.

Love,
Your Momma

Let the eating begin

2010-02-16T13:42:00.003-06:00

Chloe is now 4.2 months old and because of her weight and the amount of food she is eating we have started solids...we are starting with sweet potatoes...here are some pics of her "enjoying some of her first bites". I promise she likes it

SNOW!!!

2010-02-16T12:05:00.003-06:00

Okay not just a little but ALOT...I love snow...I cant wait to go to Colorado for spring break and romp thru the snow with my boy. Here are some great pics of three days in the snow... and the last pic is me and my kiddos...you can go to Dustin's facebook to see more pics of our snow days!

Chloe

2010-02-09T20:06:00.002-06:00

Here is sweet baby girl doing her new trick this week...rolling over.

A road block...

2010-02-09T20:01:00.003-06:00

So we had some friends over on Friday night and we played games till 11:30. When they got ready to go get their little one upstairs and this is what he found...

Spring Break

2010-02-04T11:59:00.002-06:00

We are so excited, on Spring Break we are going to go to Colorado and God has given us a place to stay for free...look for pics coming soon!!! www.greshamgetaway.com. Check it out!!!

Chloe growing

2010-02-03T12:27:00.002-06:00

So I was getting lunch ready when I heard Chloe's bouncer go off, she is working on grabbing things...way to go Chloe!!!

Loving on baby sister

2010-02-02T13:01:00.002-06:00

Well things have changed a lot in the past 6 months. We have a new little one and I am staying at home. Mon-Wed I watched a little girl who is about 20 months and enjoying being with my kiddos. One of the greatest things I am enjoying is watching how Brock's love for Chloe is growing. One of my constant prayers is that Brock would be an example of love and kindness for Chloe. Enjoy the video of him loving on her.

Oh what fun...

2010-01-27T12:22:00.002-06:00

Brock playing with his rocket, and Miss Chloe almost 4 months.

Kind words....

2010-01-27T12:20:00.001-06:00

That is what I have been saying for the past three days to Brock, "use kind words". But then I stop and ask myself how many times have I used kind ones this week. I am pretty sure Dustin would tell me that I haven't and Brock would agree. Motherhood: how I am constantly refined.

It starts with me...

2010-01-06T09:07:00.002-06:00

So everything that I am dealing with right now...which is really the same as usual...comparing, pride...all of it starts with me. The big one is taking these thoughts captive...these lies...the other day I got so tired of it that I literally said, "Christin that is enough..." and I began to praise my God, to be thankful for the many things I have...so as Chloe gets up STILL at 2pm I just wait...I pray and I wait to hear what I am suppose to do next, this is a hard feat to do since I am tired but it gives me enough time to ask God why I am up and then who I should be praying for. I am definitely getting weary of these late night feedings, she is sleeping 5 - 6 hours at a time but by now Brock was sleeping from 9am till 7 to 8 am. Again comparing...:)

Acts...I was ready to read something new and I realized that I truly have never read all the way through Acts. It is awesome it is cool to see Peter go from a coward to Rock, the foundation, he no longer had a cowardly view of our God. I stop and ask myself what would it take to not have a cowardly view of my God. "Oh my God, earnestly I seek you"...amongst the diapers, the cries the helping of my husband, I earnestly seek you.

Christmas Extravaganza...

2009-12-27T14:09:00.002-06:00

So we have been traveling alot the past month. We left for my parents', Austin last Sunday and then came home in the snow on Christmas Eve, just in time for the Christmas Eve Blizzard and Santa...then we packed up the car Christmas day and heading to Texarkana to Dustin's parents. We are still here and will head back Tuesday morning. I love family but I am definitely looking forward to a somewhat normal sleeping schedule. But I must say that God has given me two extremely flexible children, Brock is doing well and Chloe is happy as always. One thing I am defintley thankful for is not having to go back to school in a week, amazing how that was a heavy weight upon me.

Silence...

2009-12-17T14:24:00.003-06:00

So I am at this place in my spiritual walk where God is calling me to listen. I have felt in the past few weeks that I am at a new place with God. Where I want to Love Him more...I kind of have been thinking on this for awhile but I was afraid of where it would take me or what I would have to do in order to be there. But a few weeks ago talking to a friend and listening to what she was learning I got tired...I got tired of living a mediocre life (don't know how to spell). So I am asking God what he desires of me...He told me silence...so at Chloe's morning feedings, after I work out or some time that I find just to myself I am waiting in silence...kind of hard to do because my mind races, I literally have to clear it all out. Words He has given me this week: Praise, Fear, Awe..I want to view my God as a BIG God, I want to love Him more...Dustin asked me this week if I feel this way because I am staying at home...I laughed, I think Kari said it best this week, my kids are my refining fire...so as I go about my business with my kiddos and family I am praising I am Fearing I am trying to be in Awe of who He is. Phil Whikham has a song that I am breathing every day "You're Beautiful" I want you Dear Savior...I want to live my life in a way that is Beautiful for you.

A snowy day

2009-12-02T08:49:00.003-06:00

So Dustin woke me up this morning with "Christin hurry get out of bed".... I looked outside and it was snowing. Not little small flakes but big ones. Brock and Dustin immediately went outside to play, needless to say we aren't outfitted to play in the snow but Brock LOVED it. We are trying to go to Colorado for Spring Break to see snow for Brock's third birthday...I am pretty sure he will love it, just have to get the right gear.

A new leaf...

2009-11-09T13:48:00.002-06:00

So I begin this journey of being a stay at home mom...what is funny is that this is totally my way of being refined...fine tuned...cut...this is my pruning of sorts. Not that I don't love being with my two little ones it is easy to just get caught up in the he should she should whirlwind. Last night I was reminded a something that I had forgotten. 1 Cor. 13:4, Love is patient and kind. It does not boast. More importantly it does not get irritable...so today as Brock and I did our morning devotion and read about how we are to love I see it again. Needless to say I have been speaking this scripture all day to my 2 and half year old and to myself. Thank you Jesus for provisions.

Wasting time in the hospital.

2009-10-12T20:52:00.003-05:00

I hope we don't get billed for this...

Brock and Chloe

2009-10-12T20:42:00.003-05:00

Before Chloe was born my prayer would be that Brock would have a sweet love for her. That he would fill as though he had a special part in who she was going to be. Dustin and I have prayed for hours that Brock would see the role in which he plays in her life. Tonight as we got ready for bed Brock asked to hold Chloe on his belly. It was a special time to watch as he begins to fulfill his role as big brother over his little Chloe.

Tomorrow...

2009-10-01T13:23:00.002-05:00

The sun has finally come out today...the back pressure is insane...and my life as a mom of one ends tomorrow morning. Jesus thank you for this new adventure. I know there will be days that I want to cry, scream and just fall over with exhaustion but my prayer is that I will laugh, enjoy her, enjoy family and enjoy my little boy's role in her life.
Today we went to the mall to pick out a stuffed animal for Chloe, Brock chose a cow...funny:). Look for pics in the next week or so.

Being content...

2009-09-28T09:59:00.002-05:00

So I am all wrapped up in Philippians right now. Especially chapter 4. I am waiting on Miss Chloe, not working and trying to make some sense of it. Ironic I should never really try and make sense of a situation like this. So I have been reading and dwelling on Phil 4. Being content whatever the circumstances, aligning and asking God to make my contentment his contentment. I have found myself realizing that I long for other things way too much. What if I just stayed at home? Got an easier job? What if? Would it be easier? So many different little questions going through my hormonal brain. But the truth of the matter is I have a hard time longing for the life that God has placed me in, the life that he has ordained for me. That is a lot to swallow. So my prayer today and my prayer for my sweet friends is that we may be content whatever the circumstances are that we see ourselves placed in. That God may align our hearts up with His to see and receive His satisfaction. So for right now...I dwell on that truth.

Waiting....

2009-09-22T19:05:00.002-05:00

So I am done with teaching until Miss Chloe decides to come into this world, or when Gagnon decides to take her. Yesterday I went to the doc and I was 2 cm and 60 % effaced...more than expected. I am so thankful for having these days or day off...but as I stay at home, play with Brock and love on my small family...I kept help but feel a little anxious and excited to meet my new sweet one. # 1 thing on my list...meeting with Jesus for longer than 15 minutes...it has been a couple of crazy days.

Brock singing

2009-09-07T18:14:00.005-05:00

When Brock was about 8 months old he got a toy that sings the abc's. We just recently found it and started playing with it. Now he wants to sing to it constantly and he is pretty funny doing it.

Brock's Art

2009-09-07T18:11:00.004-05:00

Brock is into painting...while we were in Texarkana this summer he painted for the first time with an isel and his own paints. Dustin's mom is an artist and so she has helped guide us as to how we are to help him continue his excitement. This is the first video of him painting. He does it every other week or so...I think he is pretty good.

Brock's imagination

2009-09-05T16:14:00.003-05:00

This weekend Mimi came into visit and they decided to go fishing in the backyard. The back story is that Brock's imagination is in full swing, everything is a fishing pole that he is trying to catch Shark fish. Enjoy!!!

Brock's first book from school

2009-09-05T16:08:00.004-05:00

I love it when I continually get confirmation that Brock is at the right place for childcare. Jesus took care of him last year with Kari and Piper, he learned so much with them, that I was anxious to see how Twin Oaks worked out. He loves it...we are definitely having to work on the "public school" moments, like when he has just started to say "stop it", he didn't hear that from us so I am pretty sure he heard it at school, so we have had many talks about how we talk kindly to others. But we can never avoid any of that. Any some footage of his first book he made at school, it definitely made me smile and even get teary eyed which I do most often.

Cookie time

2009-08-27T20:26:00.004-05:00

So this week was my first week back to school with students. I already love them...God has definitely put some specific children in my class this year, one having leukemia (might be a little bit of an emotional year). But if I ever doubted that this what I need to be doing for a living all I have to do is start school, I love teaching. God has provided a great long term sub, a.k.a Megan Hull.
Anyway, after my first day of school we made dinner and then made one of my favs, no bake cookies. Brock helped, of course, and then enjoyed himself to the hot cookies.
His new favorite word is "I like it" or "I don't like it" we are definitely having to work on how he says it but it is still precious. Forgive how HUGE I am...only 5 more weeks to go till we meet Miss Chloe Dell.

Brock's school.

2009-08-17T21:49:00.005-05:00

I will definitely have to get video of his class, perhaps tomorrow for the gparents, but here is a video of him getting ready to go. He didn't even want breakfast, we told him where we were going and off he wanted to go. Dustin took him this morning and all of my emotions almost got the best of me...I had to bend over and get ready to throw up...but true to my nature I did not.
He did not take a nap during his naptime but he did lay down (boring!). He had a great day, and said bye to all of his friends. He was not the happiest person when we first got home but after dinner with Daddy and wrestling on the floor he was much better.
Tomorrow I take him for the first time.
I am already exhausted and I have not even begun school, 7 weeks till this sweet baby girl comes and so much to do...

Chloe's room the beginning

2009-08-05T14:57:00.002-05:00

Here is video of what Chloe's room looks like so far...I definitely need to do a couple of other things.

Brock cooking...

2009-08-05T14:36:00.004-05:00

I don't understand it but he loves to cook, he wants to help do whatever we are doing in the kitchen and for the most part he does very well...check out this video of him cooking with Daddy...I think I was busy sleeping (surprise!)

Brock's big boy bed

2009-07-26T13:56:00.003-05:00

So many firsts this summer...one of which is switching to a twin bed out of his baby bed...here is a look at what it looks like. I am a proud mama.

Our Anniversary...

2009-07-25T14:12:00.003-05:00

Actually our anniversary isn't until next weekend but we decided to do it on Thursday night this past week. We went to Texas de Brazil, Dustin's favorite restaurant and then stayed in The Ashton Hotel downtown. It was really nice...we woke up on Friday with creaks in our necks and backs and had breakfast downstairs in the grill. Then off to Barnes n Noble to just hang out and read. We came home on Friday during lunch but not before going bu the chiropractor for Dustin to get adjusted. It was a great, Quick getaway. I cant believe it has been 5 years. I feel richly blessed and fall more and more in love with my husband as the years go on. Here is a video with our new toy...

A note to Nana and Pops...

2009-07-25T14:09:00.002-05:00

Brock and Potty training

2009-07-25T13:58:00.002-05:00

Well it is here. I had many goals for the summer and one of them was potty training. I kind of gave up on the thought but then Brock told me a couple of weeks ago that he wanted his diaper off. There began the journey. Today he pooped in the potty for the first time, he told me he needed to and then he did it. I am quite proud. Here is a video of us talking about it.

Getting ready...

2009-06-16T14:58:00.002-05:00

Calling all teachers...so I immediately went to youth camp right after school let out and now I am in full time mommy mode/youth ministers wife mode. Is it bad to say that I hate summer right now? I am having total withdraws and am overwhelmed with what I am suppose to be doing. So I looked at my long list of projects for the summer and started head long into it on Sunday, working on our photo album for the past year.
Today I went through all of Brock's clothes labeled the boxes and they are now sitting in the guest bedroom waiting to be delivered to Justus, I hope he likes Gap clothes because I did not realize how many clothes Brock had, thanks to Nana and Pops.
What is next...I dont really know... Just a random pic.

Hi ho Hi ho it's off to camp we go...

2009-06-13T14:12:00.002-05:00

What a week...we had the privilege of going to camp this week as a family. Dustin's mom came in to play and watch Brock as I led a breakout session over meditation and got to be a camp counselor, probably won't be doing that any other time soon. I was somewhat nervous about what to expect from teaching at camp and then of course with being 23 weeks pregnant. Thankfully I spent most of my time during free time with a heating pad and sleeping.
Jordan Fowler was our speaker for the week and I was overwhelmed at the response from our students, they were right with him the whole time. He challenged them in probably more ways than they have been challenged in a long time.
I am in the process of reading Richard Foster's Celebration of Disciplines. I had to read it for my breakout session but I am finding it to be a hard book to put down. I am looking forward to the summer and all that I get to learn from walking with my Savior. The students responded well to my breakout and I had the opportunity to talk one on one with many ladies and gentlemen about what the next step was. During the week one of my friends had her baby earlier than expected and the little one had to go to the NICU. I am usually one of the first to get my ducks in a row and do what needs to be done for my sis' in Christ but I had a new job this time...to pray and sit back and let others serve. It is amazing to me the connection the Holy Spirit gives our family of believers. Jen and Alexis were never from my thoughts and prayers. We love you guys!
It was my first time to have sophomore girls at camp as well. Man they dug it...I am still getting texts about what scriptures they should be reading and many of them are really taking 2 Cor. 10:5 serious..taking their thoughts captive and making them obedient to Christ.
One of the big things that Dustin and I pray for constantly is how to be a family that serves and demonstrates that service. Cathy Hupp told me this morning that she thought it was cool for many of these students to see families (us, the Fowlers, and the Vaughns) and married couples (Sercey's and Kimmel's) serving together in many compacities but not putting family aside. I was encouraged and thrilled.
That was just the beginning of our summer......

Brock and being sick

2009-05-06T10:28:00.002-05:00

So Brock is sick, well actually he acts totally fine he just has what they call Atypical pneumonia. So we are hanging out today just goofing off. I love you Brock, you make me happy to be your mama.

Brock and his trains

2009-02-24T17:19:00.002-06:00

Friday is always Daddy and Brock's day to play. We didn't realize till last week that there is a train in downtown old Keller. So on Friday Dustin and Brock went to the trains...and oh did he love them. Thank you Jesus for creating Trains.

Sick..sick..sick

2009-02-24T17:17:00.003-06:00

Well I am 8 weeks pregnant and sick. I get a wiff of something and head for the bathroom. But the worst is when on sunday my body decided to protect this baby and make me sick, that is right bring on the strep. So I stayed at home yesterday and today resting and getting better. I am feeling better but I need to get back into the classroom...I need to do some teaching.

A cold winters day.....

2009-01-24T15:12:00.001-06:00

I love cold weather....love it. That's a problem though I live in TEXAS and don't get it much. But today, when the windchill is 27 degrees, I am in my home, fire in the fireplace( haven't used that much), little one asleep, and in laws here working on my house. hehehe and I am busy typing on the computer. I wish I didn't have to leave soon I would love to stay and

I love you

2009-01-12T18:23:00.002-06:00

So last night we are on our way home from church and Brock is with Dustin and I am at the grocery store. We were talking about the night and just enjoying each others conversation when Dustin said, "Tell Mommy- I love you"...and my sweet little boy said,"I love you". Nobody else might have understood it but I did and it made my heart burst. I love you...what magical words.

Choo Choo

2009-01-02T21:04:00.005-06:00

Brock loves Trains...all of a sudden it was like he woke up and understood what it was. A couple of weeks ago we rented a kid documentary on trains..boring..but no Brock loved it. No matter where we go he knows what train tracks look like. So for Christmas he got many trains and best of all his Nana and Pops put up a Polar Express train to go around the tree. HE LOVED IT!!!! I don't think I will ever forget his face and his body when he realized he could play with it.

My job

2009-01-02T21:01:00.001-06:00

I love my job!!! I was at the end of my winter break, wishing to stay home and play with my son for hours and hours...wondering exactly why I am going back to work. Today was hard...its TAKS season, ya'll but I love my job and where I work. I finally get to say...I actual get to do this. No matter how tense I may be or no how bad my head works..seeing Kingdom work being done at the school level is pretty AWEsome. Thank you Jesus.

Cowboy boots

2009-01-01T14:56:00.003-06:00

So for Christmas Brock and I both got I first Cowboy boots. We love them, he feels like he can romp and I feel as though I need to hop on a horse. I never thought I would want a pair and here I am every morning now trying to decide what outfit will look best with my boots. And the most important question, can I get away with wearing them to school? Believe me I will try.

Trying to update

2009-01-01T14:51:00.002-06:00

Here I am realizing the importance of funny stories and connecting with family. I am hoping that this is something that I can keep up with and that my family and friends can view what is going on as well.

My First Time Basking in the Sun

2007-03-20T13:45:00.000-05:00

So my doctors said that skin was a little yellow. That said I had something like "jonduce"...I am not sure that is how you spell it, but they said I had a light case of it. So the orders were...get me in the sun so I can start tanning. Here I am on the back deck my daddy made last summer soaking in the rays.

I'm Home!!!

2007-03-20T13:37:00.000-05:00

Here is me going to my house

2007-03-20T13:25:00.000-05:00

This is my daddy putting on my going home clothes that my Great Aunt Peggy bought me. All the nurses thought I looked good.

Wow...this was an experience. I have never been put in one of those seats that go in a car.

The ride home was awesome...I do have to say that traffic in the big city was much better when I was in my mommy's tummy...I didn't have to see all those crazy drivers in Fort Worth.

My Last Walk at the Hospital

2007-03-20T13:16:00.000-05:00

That the sign on my door that everyone got to see that my uncle Tanner and Nana made for me.

Jones' Family Update

2007-03-19T22:29:00.000-05:00

Daddy and I decided that we needed to send another blog out to all of you who are reading letting you know what the plans are going to be for us. Our stay in the hospital is just about over and I am ready to go to my new home. Mommy, daddy and I will be leaving tomorrow afternoon sometime. Boy am I ready to sleep in a real bed. Those cribs in the hospital are so uncomfortable, especially after getting out of my mommy's tummy. My stay so far in the real world has been great. My mommy and daddy are so cool. My daddy has been changing my diapers and he is doing a pretty good job. I pooped in a couple of them real good...I don't think he was too upset with me. My mommy is even more beautiful on the outside then she was on the the inside. I have met me Nana and Pops (Kyle and Renee) and Mimi and Papa (Randy and Judy), they are my grandparents. They were so nice to me...I really think that I have them all wrapped around my little finger...yea I know it is not very big, but they are wrapped around it anyway. I also met a lot of new friends like the Oestereich's, the Allerhieligen's, the Soihls, the Sadlers, T Ray, and so many others...I can't remember all their names. Anyway, if any of you want to write me back, or my parents, me and my daddy will be checking the blog and keeping it updated so you can see my progress. I love all of you and can't wait to meet more of you.

Brock Elijah Jones

Brock and His Momma

2007-03-19T22:27:00.000-05:00

Just in case you forgot what I looked like!

2007-03-19T22:26:00.000-05:00

Four generations are represented here...GG (Great Grandmother), Mimi (Grandma Judy), Dad, and Brock.

I am a straight "A" Student!

2007-03-19T22:25:00.000-05:00

"Here is me passing my hearing test. They said I could hear really good. My daddy is letting me listen to some really good music on iTunes."

FIRST FAMILY PHOTO

2007-03-18T13:16:00.000-05:00

Momma and Brock Bonding Time

2007-03-18T11:53:00.000-05:00

Daddy and Brock Bonding Time

2007-03-18T11:48:00.000-05:00

Brock Elijah Jones Debut

2007-03-18T11:35:00.000-05:00

"Could someone tell me where the heck I am...we are definately not in Kansas anymore!"

Here's Brock in ALL of his glory. He already likes to be naked!

Some of Brock's Newest Friends

2007-03-18T11:27:00.000-05:00

Brock Elijah Jones Debut

2007-03-18T11:25:00.000-05:00

Brock Elijah Jones

2007-03-17T14:05:00.000-05:00

The Story Begins...

Christin and I outside the house, 5:40am March 17, getting ready to go to the hospital.

Just about to head in to the operating room to see Brock for the first time.

Our first viewing of Bock Elijah Jones outside of Christin's belly.

Born: March 17, 2007 at 8:17am

Weight: 6lbs 9oz
Length: 19 in

"TaDa...Look everyone at what I can do already. I am going to be a big boy!"

Nana and Pops

2007-03-17T14:00:00.001-05:00

Mimi and Papa

2007-03-17T13:59:00.000-05:00