Keeping Up with the Jones'

Behind on Blogging

2010-08-16T20:19:00.002-05:00

Sorry I'm so behind on blogging, but I've been having some trouble loading pictures onto the blog. I have a tried a few times with no success. I promise we are still here and I will try to update as soon as possible. Thanks!

4th of July

2010-07-20T10:05:00.002-05:00

Sparkler!!

Emme and Aliza throwing poppers!

Hazel getting into the popper action!

B.J. handing out fireworks.

Cooper Belt, TJ Belt, Emme, Andi Belt, Aliza Yoder,

Cooper Nelson, Sawyer Nelson, Jada Nelson, Drake Prange and Hazel Yoder.

Happy 4th of July!!

Landscaping begins

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The process begins.

Such a good husband!!

Emme played on the slip n' slide while we set landscaping bricks.

Sliding on her knees.

B. J. and I are beginning the process of landscaping our front yard. We got the bricks and the landscapers mat. B. J. got the bricks laid out before the rain, but that's where the progress halted for the weekend. After pictures will be added when there is a finished product!!

The Pool is Open!

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Emme playing in the sand and water table.

Purple sand!!

1st time in the pool for 2010

Ready to swim!!

Brad Paisley Concert

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B. J. and Scott shooting hoops at Dave and Buster's.

At the Brad Paisley concert

Happy Birthday little brother!

Darius Rucker

Brad Paisley

My wonderful little brother surprised me with tickets to the Brad Paisley H2O concert on May 29 (Scott's BD)!! Of course, Lauren, B. J., my mom and my mother in law were all in on it too! It was a great time!! We went to St. Louis and met Lauren for supper at Dave and Buster's. After a few round in the arcade we headed over to the concert. Steel Magnolia was playing outside the arena and Brad came out to play with them before the concert started. Justin Moore and Darius Rucker were the opening acts and they were great! It was a great night and I was really surprised! Thanks again Scott for a great early birthday present!!

It's been awhile!!

2010-06-05T21:29:00.003-05:00

It's been quite awhile since I posted anything. Not too many pictures to post, but here are a few random shots. I will try to be better over the summer months.

Casting Crowns

2010-04-22T20:54:00.003-05:00

Casting Crowns

Caleb

Tenth Avenue North

Emme and I at the concert

One of my favorite bands, Casting Crowns was playing in Cedar Falls, IA while we were visiting Scott. Emme and I were very excited to see the concert. We listen to their songs in the car every morning. Emme really wanted to hear her favorite songs, "Slow Fade" and "Altar to the Door." They played Slow Fade but didn't have enough time for the other song. It was a great concert and we had great seats (thanks Grandma Pam)!

Waterloo Visit

2010-04-22T20:43:00.002-05:00

Emme sleeping on the air mattress

Scott and Emme posing with the UNI Panther!

The easter bunny made a stop at Scott's house and left this Large chocolate bunny!!

Visiting the Imaginarium

Playing Dr. at the Children's Museum in Coralville.

While we were in Waterloo we visited a few different museums and fun centeres. The Children's Museum, The Waterloo Imaginarium, The Phelps Art Pavilion (where I forgot my camera) and a Casting Crowns concert. We also went to Chuck E Cheese, but I didnt take my camera there either! We had a great time visiting Uncle Scott. We also visited the Pepsi plant to see where Scott worked. Thanks Uncle Scott for letting us stay!

Ice Skating

2010-04-22T20:34:00.002-05:00

Showing off our skates

So Sweet!!

Venturing out onto the ice for the first time!

My mom, Emme and I traveled to Waterloo to see Scott for a few days. We decided to meet at Coralville, IA at the mall for a little ice skating. Scott, Emme and I had never been before. Of course, Scott had no problem with it, but Emme and I were a little slower to learn. We all made it around the rink a few times without anybody falling down. It was a great time!!

Easter Day

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Emme thought it was hilarious the Easter Bunny left underwear in the easter eggs.

Happy Easter!

Emme and I got up early on Easter morning to head off to Sunrise services at church and then the Easter breakfast. We enjoyed a great meal and fellowship at church while celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. When we returned home the easter bunny had visited. Emme couldn't believe when she opened up some of her eggs and there was underwear in them!!

Easter Egg Hunts

2010-04-22T20:21:00.003-05:00

Easter egg hunt in Shelbyville

Easter egg hunt in Leonard. It was in the Rec Center since it was pretty muddy outside! Thanks Kelly for putting it together!

Emme and Aliza return as the Bucketheads!

Dancing Queen

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Posing at home before recital.

Grandma Georgia and Papa Dehner gave the girls flowers after their wonderful performance.

The Beautiful Dolls: Jorja Focht, Aliza Yoder, Jada Lampher, Emme

Emme and Aliza excited for their first time "on stage!"

Emme finally got to have her first dance recital! She was so excited before the dance because she was gonna get to be on stage! The recital was at the Clarence Nursing Home. The girls did a great job!!

Disney on Ice

2010-03-20T22:15:00.002-05:00

The Lion King

Tinkerbell

The Little Mermaid

Cars

Mickey and Minnie Mouse

Emme, Grandma Pam and I went to Disney on Ice in Kansas City. It was a great show!! Emme had a wonderful time and the skating was spectacular!! The trip home was a little slow since the snow was covering the roads from Brookfield on. It was a great weekend!!

Riding Horses

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Nita Coale asked Emme if she wanted to come over and sit on the horses one weekend. Emme of course couldn't wait. She had a great time and can't wait to go back!! Thanks Nita!

Snow Day

2010-02-22T16:48:00.003-06:00

Emme and Tom checking out the snow.

Fun on a snow day!!

Swimming in the snow!

The snow was knee deep to Emme. Lots of snow!

It's been quite awhile since I blogged, but not too much bloggable (is that a word) action at my house. Soon pictures of the new closet will be posted, but not yet. Since the weather was not cooperating for me to get to work today, Emme and I spent the day having fun. We played outside then made snow ice cream. It was yummy!!

Sled Riding

2010-01-01T18:55:00.002-06:00

Emme has been talking quite a bit about going sledding and making snow angels. Finally she got to go sledding. My mom and dad have a good sledding hill in the backyard so we bundled up and headed out.

Emme and Papa Jim on the saucer sled.

Crash and Burn!!

Headed down the hill

Emme and Uncle Scott

We also celebrated Christmas with Lauren that afternoon and played a tough game of Phase 10

Christmas with the Jones'

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On Dec. 26th, B. J., Emme and I and the rest of the Jones family went to Kemps Restaurant in Clarence for Christmas with Grandma Jones. We had a delicious meal and the kids sang Christmas carols (even Emme). It was a good time to visit with people we don't see very often. After lunch we headed to Shelbyville to spend the day at Grandma Georgia's and Papa Dehner's for another Christmas.

Emme helping Aunt Patty make dip.

Emme playing with her new tea set wearing her new jammies!

Jonathan and B. J. got a present from Myrna Bradley. If you want to know what the present was, you will have to ask them!! :)

Grandpa Runyon, Austin, Patty and Grandma Runyon watching Emme open presents.

B. J., Uncle Brandon, Uncle Damon, Papa Dehner, and Anna

Another great day spent with family and to stuff ourselves with great food!! We were very spoiled this Christmas and loved being able to see family and friends.

Christmas Day!!

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This is the first year in 30 years that I haven't had any family gatherings to go to on Christmas Day. B. J. and I were excited to be able to spend the day at home with Emme. She got up about 7:30 and was ready to see what Santa had brought. We opened presents then fixed a big breakfast and relaxed the rest of the day. Grandma Pam, Papa Jim and Uncle Scott came over for supper and to see what Santa brought.

Emme helping Grandma Pam make bubble up pizza.

Emme with all her loot!!

Snap 'N Style doll

Mickey Mouse plate and Handy Manny Towel and placemat

Freckles was helping Emme look at her presents.

Christmas Eve at the Ratliff's

2010-01-01T18:09:00.002-06:00

Every year on Christmas Eve we go to church with my mom and then back to my parents house for supper and presents. Emme really enjoyed the church service because they played The Little Drummer Boy as the first song of the night.

Emme ready to open presents

Playing her new game, Chutes and Ladders

She got a My Little Pony stable (this stable used to be mine)

Emme's stocking is taller than she is!!

Yeah, candy!!

We had a great time!! About 10:00 Emme heard Santa's sleigh bells outside Grandma Pam's house (thank you Papa Jim) and said we needed to go home so she could go to bed.

We Love Christmas Music!!

2009-12-15T05:13:00.002-06:00

We love Christmas music at our house and it seems to be playing all of the time right now!! Emme is especially crazy about it. Emme and her daddy were dancing around to festive music.

A Visit to Santa

2009-12-15T05:09:00.002-06:00

Once again, we headed to Bass Pro in Columbia to see Santa. Poor Emme was beginning to get sick, but she was very upset when I said we couldn't see Santa so we headed out anyway. Emme climbed right up on Santa's lap and told him she wanted makeup and a doll baby. Guess we will have to see how that turns out!!

Tool Time

2009-12-15T05:02:00.003-06:00

Emme using the big hammer.

Just like Daddy!!

B. J. was hanging up a Christmas sign and needed to put hangers on the sign. Emme heard him hammering and she said, "I better get my hammer...Daddy I'm coming to help you!" It was hysterical!! She loves helping her Daddy with tools and you can imagine that he LOVES it also!!

Sick Kiddo!!

2009-12-15T04:56:00.003-06:00

Emme hanging out with her buddy.

Trying to make Emme feel better.

Poor Emme was a sick little girl for about a week so we stayed home a few days and rested. Freckles kept trying to lay on Em's blanket to keep her company.

Gingerbread House

2009-12-15T04:46:00.003-06:00

The finished product

Carefully placing candy on the roof.

Hard at work.

Emme and I put together our annual gingerbread house with less input from Mommy and more from Emme this year. I tried to step back and let her do most of the work. It turned out so cute!!

The Little Drummer Boy

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Decorating for Christmas

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Looking at the ornaments she made at school last year.

Showing off Daddy's tool bench ornament.

Our Mizzou Tree

Emme putting the angel on the top of the tree.

Emme and I spent all day getting our housed decked for the holidays. It was alot of fun and there were only a few tears shed (mostly by the 3 yr old). Happy Holidays!

Deer Season 2009

2009-12-02T21:14:00.001-06:00

B. J.'s 8 point

Lara's 8 point

B. J. and I had a sucessful deer season this year. This is only the second buck I have shot so I was pretty happy with it. As you can see, B. J.'s standards are a little higher than mine. :)

Happy Halloween!!

2009-11-04T19:20:00.002-06:00

Mover Scott and Mover Smitty (aka Aliza and Emme)

The girls won 1st in the costume contest at Leonard.

Lots of costumes at Leonard

Mover Smitty

The Movers and Warehouse Mouse (aka Hazel)

We had a great time this year on Halloween!! Emme and her friend, Aliza dressed up like their favorite tv show--the Imagination Movers. Emme was her favorite mover, Smitty and Aliza was Mover Scott. Even Hazel got involved and was Warehouse Mouse. Our first stop was the Leonard Community Building for the Annual Halloween party. Our girls won 1st prize!! Next we went to a few houses in Leonard then off to Grandma and Grandpa Runyon's house to show off Emme's costume. She was completely loaded up on candy so we headed home for the evening.

Jack-O-Lanterns

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Pumpkin Guts!!!

Daddy and Emme cleaning the guts out!

Emme's scared face...

Emme, Mommy and Daddy.

Happy Halloween!!

Playhouse Disney

2009-10-27T21:59:00.003-05:00

Handy Manny and the tools

Little Einsteins

We love our light sticks!

After souvenirs

Before souvenirs...

On Sunday, Emme and I headed to Columbia to see Playhouse Disney with Addie and Aliza. We went a little early and met Scott and Lauren for a quick lunch at Chili's, then off to the Hearnes Center. The show was great!! The girls picked out souvenirs and loved seeing Handy Manny, Tigger and Pooh, Mickey and the gang and Little Einsteins! After the show, we headed to Kohls for some shopping then back to Addie's mom's house to spend the night. We all went shopping on Monday then back home after a long, exhausting, but fun weekend!!

Imagination Movers

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We had GREAT seats!!

Having a snack at Panera before the concert!

Waiting for the show to begin. Their faces say it all!!

Best Buds!!

I was so excited to hear that the Imagination Movers were coming to Kansas City and I knew Emme would be too. Addie and I headed out to KC with the girls for a day of shopping, meeting up with a friend of Addie's and then off to see the Movers. The concert was excellent and the girls had a great time!!

The Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-10T19:14:00.002-05:00

Emme and Mommy!

Posing for a picture!

Feeding acorns to the deer.

Look at all the pumpkins.

Emme, Grandma Pam and I headed out to Tottens Pumpkin Patch on Sat. It was a pretty chilly day with the thermometer reading 45degrees when we left home. We all got bundled up and had a great time!! Emme loved the haunted hayride and picking out a pumpkin to bring home.

Happy 3rd Birthday, Emme!!

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New pjs!! We let Emme open a couple of presents on her birthday. The rest we saved for her party.

Emme and Aliza playing Elefun!!

My big girl!!

Opening presents. Emme was a speed opener!! Thanks everyone for the great gifts!!

Emme's supercool Imagination Movers cake!! Addie made it for her and it was wonderful!! Thanks Addie!!

Mizzou Football

2009-09-24T17:46:00.002-05:00

Yeah Truman!!

Emme watching the Tigers!!

Hot Mammas!!

Ready for the game.

Emme and Aliza enjoying a snack during a tough game of washers.

Emme and I went with the Yoders and the Belts to the Mizzou vs. Furman football game last weekend. We did a little tailgating and enjoyed the game. Although Truman did not come give us a high five, we had a great time!!

Happy Birthday, B. J.!!

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Here is Emme's present to B. J. Happy Birthday, Daddy!!

Dancing Queen

2009-09-13T16:47:00.003-05:00

Such cute little ballet slippers.

Addie and I enrolled Aliza and Emme in a dance class this fall. It hasn't started yet, but Emme wanted to try out her ballet slippers and leotards. She even broke out the feather boa to strike a pose!!

Beauty Shop

2009-09-13T16:37:00.002-05:00

Putting some glitter on daddy's hair...what little there is.

Isn't he beautiful!!

Emme said she was making me look like a witch!

Getting a little face work done with a hammer...glad my hairdresser doesn't use these measures!

Putting on product!!

Emme wanted to "fix" my hair so she gathered her tools and started in. She said she was putting icing, sprinkles and peanuts in my hair...just pretend she told me. Emme said "I'm making you look like a witch, but then I will make you pretty like a ballerina." Then she moved on to B. J.'s hair...even though he doesn't really have any hair. It was a fun time!

Emme the Photographer

2009-09-13T16:29:00.003-05:00

This was the best Freckles picture Emme got.

Almost got her.

Extreme closeup.

Close but not quite.

A pretty good picture by Emme while we were on vacation.

Emme really enjoys using a camera. She's not always the most accurate but anything at the level of a 2 yr old is usually different than what us adults see. It's a good thing that our dog, Freckles, is easy to get along with. Emme likes taking Freckles' picture...alot!

Finger Painting

2009-09-13T16:22:00.003-05:00

Little miss dainty...only using one finger.

Emme got her first chance to show her creativity with fingerpaint!

Randon Vacation Photos

2009-08-30T20:51:00.002-05:00

Our family vacation

Natalie building and Ella doing a somersault.

Emme's bed...she fell out twice.

She must have seen a bug!

Having a great time!!

Lake Rathbun Day 3

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Ella dancing in the sand.

Building a sandcastle.

Glad we were on the "beach."

Emme helping Josh drive the boat.

Emme and Ella with a front row seat!

On Sat., Josh and Julie rented a pontoon boat for a little outing at Lake Rathbun. The temps were a little warmer and it was a beautiful day!! The girls enjoyed being on the boat and loved playing in the sand when we stopped a couple of times.

Lake Rathbun Day 2

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Taking a nap before going to the waterpark.

Pretty brave for a girl who doesn't like slides!

Emme and Ella playing on the big fish.

Wonder what they are talking about? :)

What a pose!!

On Friday the weather wasn't perfect for outdoor activities (Temp 65 and raining all day). We found an indoor waterpark to take the girls to and the guys went 4 wheeler riding. The guys made a quick trip to walmart because nobody had warm clothes so sweatshirts and long pants were needed. The girls had a great time at the waterpark!

Lake Rathbun Vacation

2009-08-30T20:09:00.003-05:00

Yummy!!

Megan helping Emme and Natalie roast hot dogs.

Matt helping Ella

B. J., Ella and Emme blowing bubbles!

We took a vacation this year to Lake Rathbun, IA. A friend of B. J.'s from college, Josh and his wife, Julie and daughter Ella invited us up for the weekend. Matt, Megan and Natalie Thrasher were there also. We stayed in a cabin that was so cute and perfect for a little getaway. This is the first night when we roasted hot dogs and spent some time catching up. The little girls had a great time playing and running around.

Ella (almost 2), Emme (almost 3), and Natalie (almost 5)

A Weekend in Waterloo

2009-08-10T20:40:00.003-05:00

Emme and her Uncle Scott

Emme, Scott and Lauren

Higher Grandma Pam!!

Uncle Scott helping Emme down the slide.

Sharing a laugh!!

Emme, my Mom, Lauren (Scott's girlfriend) and I all loaded up and headed to Waterloo, IA to visit Scott over the weekend. We got there on Fri night and had pizza before heading to Kohls for some late night shopping!! On Sat we went shopping, ate, and enjoyed the playground behind Scott's apartment building. It rained on and off all weekend, but we had a great time!! Can't wait to visit again!!

Emme's Park

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B. J. wanted to keep Emme's toys in one spot that was easier to mow around so he constructed this play area. Emme calls it her "park." We also put the swimming pool on it so the kiddos can play and swim. What a good daddy!!

Old Settlers

2009-08-02T20:17:00.002-05:00

Joshlin and the girls! They loved riding with him!

Emme and Joshlin on the slide. Not a big hit with Emme. She said it was too fast!!

Flying Airplanes...more Emme's speed.

The Leonard Girls...Emme, Aliza and Andi...Ready to ride!

The most popular ride...the merry go round!

We had a great time at Old Settlers this year. We spent alot of time with our friends and family riding rides and visiting!! Can't wait until next year!!

Dancing to the Movers

2009-08-02T20:06:00.005-05:00

Emme loves the Imagination Movers and she was listening to their CD. I caught her in action until she saw me with my camera!!

I see my picture is sideways.. Sorry about that!! Try to enjoy it!!

Potty Training

2009-07-11T18:32:00.002-05:00

I wanted to keep the blog updated (because I'm terrible at writing things down and maybe I can make this into a book someday) but I don't have any pictures of our newest excitement!! Emme is potty trained (or at least very close)!! We have gone all week with 1 accident so goodbye to diapers!! Go Emme!!

Shelby County Fair

2009-07-11T18:25:00.003-05:00

Emme, Aliza, Drake and Amber Prange riding the Dizzy Dragons!

Emme and Aliza riding the roller coaster. This ride did not end well for Emme. She was screaming and crying. When I got her down she said "It was too fast!!"

More Em's speed!! The Teacups

The cutest baby girl at the baby show!! (and Addie looks nice also)

Such cool kids!!

Since the Shelby County Fair had a carnival this year I thought it would be a good idea to take Emme. Addie was going to put Hazel in the baby show so we tagged along then headed out for some rides!!

4th of July

2009-07-11T18:14:00.002-05:00

Drake and Amber Prange

Emme and Aliza with their sparklers.

Stomping on poppers. Gotta love the footwear!!

More poppers!! The favorite of the night!!

Enjoying the BBQ

We spent the 4th of July at our house with some of our friends. Addie, Joshlin, Aliza and Hazel Yoder, Clint, Amber and Drake Prange and my mom and dad all came over for a BBQ and some fireworks. It was a little rainy during supper, but the rain left so the fireworks extravaganza could begin. I think Joshlin and B. J. had more fun than anyone!!

More Wedding Photos

2009-06-28T22:45:00.003-05:00

Emme's dance partner, Cullen Snow.

Daddy's Little girl!

A perfect job by the flower girl!!

All dressed up for the wedding!

Emme and Aunt Laura

Jonathan and Laura's Wedding

2009-06-28T22:41:00.003-05:00

The Jones Men. Damon, Dehner, Jonathan and B. J.

Emme and Uncle Jon.

The beautiful flower girl.

The highlight of the trip was getting to swim in the pool at the hotel.

Practicing for the big day!

B. J.'s brother Jonathan got married on June 27, 2009. His lovely new wife, Laura asked Emme to be the flower girl and B. J. to be the best man in their wedding. We had a busy wonderful weekend. Congratulations to the happy new couple!!

New Swingset!

2009-06-28T22:37:00.003-05:00

Emme helping move the swingset.

Look at my new swingset!

Sliding down with Grandma's help.

Climbing onto the swingset at Grandma and Papa Ratliff's house.

Setting the swingset.

Clarence Homecoming

2009-06-21T21:36:00.003-05:00

Emme loved the rides!

Emme and Aliza had a great time on the merry go round!

Aliza and Emme in a flying green elephant.

Cruisin the square in Clarence!

The girls ready to pick out their first ride of the night.

We headed over to Clarence to enjoy the Homecoming festivities with the Yoder family on Friday night. The girls had a great time riding rides and we got to listen to the Eli Young Band. It was a good time despite the rain right before we got there. It turned out to be a good night to spend with friends!

Pool Time!!

2009-06-21T21:29:00.002-05:00

Emme is not to sure about the slide so she has Daddy's help with it!

Emme's new pool! The water is freezing.

Trying out the pool again.

We got Emme a pool for the summer, but haven't had much time to use it. If it's not raining we are gone or it is too hot outside. She has gotten to try it a couple of times.

Daddy's Little Girl

2009-06-21T21:24:00.003-05:00

Emme and Daddy spending some quality time together!

Kittens for Free!!

2009-05-31T18:49:00.002-05:00

We have 6 kittens to give away to a good home!! (Please)

Maybe just 5 kittens. I think Emme is attached to this one.

All smiles with the new kitten.

Getting Ready for the Ball (or playtime)

2009-05-31T18:43:00.002-05:00

Look at me!!

Cheese!!

I found this cinderella dress at a yard sale for a 25 cents and thought Emme might like it. She is definitely into dress up right now. She put this on the other night and my wedding veil to go with it!! What a kiddo!!

Hi Ho Silver, Away!!

2009-05-31T18:36:00.002-05:00

Riding Silver

Emme on her new swing.

For Christmas this past year, Grandma Georgia and Papa Dehner (B. J.'s mom and dad) gave Emme a horse swing. We just got it out a few nights ago. At first, Emme was scared senseless, but quickly changed her mind about the swing. She decided to name him Silver.

Scott's Graduation!

2009-05-19T20:27:00.003-05:00

The graduate!!

Scott and Lauren who also graduated on Fri.

Scott and his proud parents (although a little sad he is moving all the way to Waterloo, Iowa).

Proud big sister!!

My little brother, Scott, graduated from Mizzou on Friday. B. J., Emme and I headed down for lunch at D'Rowes before graduation and a party after. I'm so proud of my little brother and I am going to miss him when he is in Iowa. Congrats Scotter!!

Happy Mother's Day!!

2009-05-10T17:37:00.002-05:00

Me and my girl!

I love kisses!!

I hope everyone had a great mother's day!! Being a mom is the best gift that God has given me. I love being a mom and it makes me appreciate and love my mom so much more everyday!!

Congratulations Scott!!

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Pepsi Please (thanks to Casie Cook for an excellent job on the cakes!)

Go Tigers!! MIZ-ZOU!!

Decorations.

Some of Scott's advisors came from Columbia to the party.

My little brother is all grown up!! We are very proud of him!!

My brother, Scott, is graduating from Mizzou on May 15 and then moving to Waterloo, IA to start his new job with PepsiAmericas. It will be a long ways from Shelbyville, but we are very happy for him. My mom and dad had a graduation party for him at their house over the weekend.

Planting Flowers with Grandma Pam

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This is just the beginning!

Putting the dirt in pots.

Playing with dirt.

Having a good time with Grandma Pam.

Wii Bowling

2009-05-10T17:15:00.003-05:00

Look at the form!

Freckles watching the action.

"I can do it by myself!!"

See my new Wii remote!!

Good follow through!

B. J. and I love to play the Wii. Bowling is one of our favorites. Emme keeps asking to play so we decided to make her a Mii and let you play (with a little help from Daddy). She scored a 105. Pretty good for a first time. :)

Happy Belated Birthday to Me!!

2009-04-25T12:16:00.002-05:00

Emme's checking the level.

Putting in the post for the flagpole.

For my birthday (which was in Sept.) my mom and dad gave me a flagpole. Dad was going to make it. He finished it and came up on Sat to put it up for me. It looks great!!

The finished product!!

Spring Turkey

2009-04-25T12:07:00.002-05:00

Future Turkey Hunter! (complete with nightgown and yellow crocs)

Spring Turkey (early Sat morning)

Happy Easter!

2009-04-25T11:53:00.003-05:00

Ready for church.

The Easter Bunny did a good job!!

ATV Ride-- Relay for Life

2009-04-11T19:02:00.003-05:00

B. J. and I at the 4wheeler ride.

There were a lot of people at the ride.

The group of riders from Shelby County.

Matt and Megan Thrasher

After a day of riding the trails.

B. J. and I along with Matt and Megan Thrasher went to Canton for a 4wheeler ride sponsored by the Relay for Life. There were probably close to 600 or 700 4wheelers, side by sides and dirt bikes there. We rode most of the day on trails through the timber. It was a great time!!

Easter Egg Hunt in Shelbyville

2009-04-11T15:40:00.003-05:00

Looking for the goods.

Look at all the candy.

Emme and Aliza

The Bucket heads

How Sweet!!

Easter Egg Hunt in Leonard

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After getting the loot.

Emme got a gold egg so she got to pick out
a basket. Sidewalk chalk and a purse.

Another egg

The Bucket Heads

Emme and Aliza ready to find some eggs filled with candy.

Guitar Hero and her Daddy

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Getting into it!!

My Rock Band!

B.J. loves to play guitar hero. Emme has always liked to watch, but

Aliza Yoder gave her some lessons playing the guitar so now she is much

more interested.

Easter cookies

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Lots of sprinkles on the cookies (and my floors)!

Before the icing project.

Emme rolling out dough.

Biker Babe

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B. J. and I went on a 4wheeler ride the other day and Emme

found my helmet afterwards. She has been wearing around the house

telling everyone that when she gets a 4wheeler, she will wear this helmet.

Coloring Easter Eggs

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Picking a color for each egg.

"This is my favorite"

The finished product

Emme and I colored easter eggs the other day. She didn't like

to wait for them to get any darker that this. Every meal she

wants to eat an egg.

Emme's First Haircut!

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All smiles as the haircut starts.

Amanda Friesz, Mommy and Emme.

Good as gold during the haircut.

Look how long that hair is. Not a happy face.

All smiles at the end.

I took Emme for her first haircut the day before she turned 2 1/2. She was great and talked to Amanda the whole time. No tears at all (even from Mommy). We just got a little trim to help her hair grow. All curls are still intact.

A visit to Columbia

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Lauren painting Emme's fingernails.

Matching nails!! Emme was so excited!

Beautiful!

A few weeks ago Emme and I spent a weekend with my mom, Scott and his girlfriend Lauren
in Columbia. We had a great time!!

The Princesses

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Aliza and Emme in their finest!

Queen Addie adjusting the crown! :)

Addie and Aliza came over for a visit and the girls wanted to play dress up!

A Night at the Yoder's

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Running up and down the sidewalk. Where does the energy
come from?!

Emme blowing bubbles!

Aliza blowing bubbles!

Hanging out on the front porch. Probably up to

no good!! :)

Sitting in Aliza's chair. All smiles!!

On Monday, Emme and I spent the evening at the Yoder's house. The girls played outside. We had a great supper and then settled down for our first episode of Dancing With The Stars. Everyone had a great time and the girls can't wait to get together again. Thanks again for inviting us over!

Dress Up Time!

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Emme loves to wear dress up clothes especially all of them at the same time!!

Making a pie!

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Eskimo kisses with cool whip!

We love to make pudding pies!!

What an evil grin!

Licking the bowl and spatula

Stirring up the pudding

I was making a pudding pie for the Leonard basketball tourney and Emme wanted to help.
We ended up with a pretty good pie and quite a bit of fun!!

B. J.'s newest creations

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B. J. has been making a few things in his woodworking shop. Here are some pics of his turkey beard display and a European head mount with barn siding plaque.

Freckles and Emme

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The girls!

Licking Emme's face

What a hug!! Hope Freckles can still breathe!

A kiss in return!

The love/hate relationship between Freckles and Emme is ongoing, but I'm not sure that it hasn't progressed to a love/kinda like relationship. Freckles likes to sneak into Emme's room and get on her bed. Emme loves to climb up on the couch next to Freckles and hang out.

Making Valentine Cookies

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Putting on purple sprinkles!

Pink glitter icing (trying not to get it in a glob)

More sprinkles!!!

The best part...licking the icing dipped in sprinkles

Emme's finished Valentine's Day cookies!!

Random pics

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Scaling the bathtub

My action shot!! Emme on the move!! She wanted
to see what the picture looked like.

Sitting in a toy basket

A picture of the girls!!

Wrestling with Daddy

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Move over WWE, here comes Emme and B. J.

Piledriving the stuffed animals...All 200
of them.

Getting ready to pummel Daddy.

Body Slam!!

Princess Emme!

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Lovin' on Freckles

I'm sure Freckles is not happy with this. ;)

ZAP!! You are in the tower now!!

Zapping Daddy with her magic wand.

Ever since Emme got Dora saves the Snow Princess for Christmas she has really wanted to be a princess. The other day she found this outfit and crown and I found a magic wand at Walmart so now she is a princess with magic powers :). She likes to zap people to the tower like the witch on Dora does. What an imagination!!

Brushing her teeth (on her own)

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Daddy helping at first.

Actually brushing her teeth, not sucking the paste out.

Yummmmmmm

I think she has got the hang of it.

Emme's First Tool Lesson

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Emme learned this was a cordless drill. Her first
tool lesson.

B. J. couldn't be prouder.

Christmas morning!!

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All dressed up for Christmas!!

A Dora movie!!!! Yeah!!

Emme drawing on her new Aquadoodle.

Crawling through the tunnel on her Dora tent.

Santa's big gift!! A Dora Tricycle!!

Santa definitely did not forget the Jones household this year. Emme took in quite a load from
the big guy!! She got a Dora tricycle, Dora tent with tunnel, candy, hair bobbers, bubble bath and a few other items. We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and enjoyed spending time with your families. Merry Christmas from the Jones'.

Christmas Eve

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The new shopping cart!

Emme's new ride!

Emme and Uncle Scott

Ready to go to Grandma Pam's!! Not too many naps
during Christmas!

Ready for Santa to come!!

We spend Christmas Eve with my mom, dad, brother and Alma Jo Lair, a family friend. We always go to Christmas Eve service then back to my parent's house for a great meal then presents. Emme has really gotten the hang of the "present thing" this year. She got a wagon and a shopping cart from Grandma Pam and Papa Jim. She got a Truman book, Truman puzzle and a picture of her and Truman from Uncle Scott. It was a wonderful time!!

A Visit with Santa

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Mommy and Emme at Bass Pro

Emme with an elf

She loved the toy trains!

Telling Santa she wants a tricycle, wagon and

a bicycle.

Today, Emme finally got to see Santa Claus. My mom and I took Emme to Bass Pro in Columbia to meet the jolly ol' elf. I didn't know how things would go, but she climbed right up on his lap and told him she wanted a tricycle, wagon and a bicycle. Guess we will see ;). She also got to see toy trains and color a picture for santa. After that we went to lunch with Uncle Scott and Lauren. It was a great day and we made it home before the temperature got too cold. Brrrr.

Snow Day!

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Daddy helping Emme hang the ornaments
she made at school on the tree.

Posing with her ornaments.

Emme and I spent the snow day baking.

Fiesta Fudge Cookies

Snow man sugar cookies. Can you tell which ones
Emme made?

Emme's Gingerbread House

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The finished product

The happy gingerbread creators (kinda)

Emme's masterpiece

Yellow gumdrops on top

Green ones on the side

I thought Emme would enjoy making a gingerbread house and I wanted to help her do it. I did cheat though and got a pre made gingerbread house that just needed icing and candy. I'm certainly not Martha Stewart, but the house was a hit with my girl, so it was worth it. Here is also a video of Emme's new "cheese" for the camera.

Putting up the Christmas Tree (At the new house)

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Decorating the tree at Grandma Pam's.

A Thanksgiving evening tradition!!

Our finished tree.

Hanging ornaments

Putting up her ornaments

Emme and I had a great time putting up our new Christmas tree (it's 7.5' tall since we have taller ceilings now). Emme likes to put all of her ornaments in one spot so she can keep an eye on them.

Bow Kill 2008

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This is the 13 point buck B. J. got with his bow this year. It is already on it's way to the taxidermist. Another deer for my new walls, Yippee!! :)

The big move continued!!

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The office after

The office after

Office before

Office before (what a lovely shade of green)

Here are a few more pics of the house before and after.

The big move!!

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This is the dining room/toy room before.

Bathroom after

Bathroom before

Kitchen after

Kitchen before

For anyone that doesn't yet know, we have bought a house in Leonard and moved into it just last weekend (opening weekend of deer season, not great timing). We did some work to the house before we moved in. Here are a few pics of the house.

Happy Halloween

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Showing off some of the loot to Grandma Pam.

After winning 2nd place in the costume contest.

2nd place-Mizzou Cheerleader
(Mommy got 2nd in the adult catergory)

MIZ-ZOU GO Tigers!!! (Love the tail)

Go Tigers, Go Raiders, Go Cowboys
(This is the cheer Emme says thanks to
Uncle Scott)

We didn't get to trick or treat last year so this was Emme's first time going trick or treating. She had a great time. We went to the Halloween party and costume contest in Leonard then off for some candy collecting.

Mizzou Homecoming

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Our new friend, Lauren!!

Truman the Tiger

Waiting to meet Truman. Scott had to run clear up the
street for Truman to switch to our side of the street.
It was worth it though, Emme got to give Truman a high five!!

Go Tigers!!!

Waiting for the parade to start!!

This past Sat. Emme, my mom and I went to Columbia to celebrate Mizzou homecoming with Scott. We went down Friday night to look at house decs with Lauren, Scott's girlfriend. We got up extra early on Sat to see the parade and to catch a glimpse of Truman, Emme's favorite!! Scott got her the Hello Truman book for her birthday and we read it every night. We ended up getting tickets to the game (thank you Connie Ray) so Emme got to watch the 'zou tigers win the homecoming game. Go Tigers!!!

The Pumpkin Patch

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Posin' for a picture

Aaaahhh!! I'm scared of the ghosts!!!

Feeding the deer with grandma Pam

Finally making it out of the hay tunnel!! So SCARY!!
It was scary for mom also because the little girl at the edge of the
picture went in and out 2 times before Emme and Papa Jim came out!

This is the pose I get from Emme when I tell her to smile.
She puts one finger on her face and cheeses it up!!

Today, Emme, grandma Pam, papa Jim and I all went to Totten's Pumpkin Patch. We picked out a few pumpkins, some halloween decoration, petted the deer and went on the haunted hayride. It was a great time!! Emme wasn't sure about the hay tunnel at first, but tried it a second time to be sure. She still wasn't impressed!