Winter Fun

A few weeks ago we got a ton of snow. So, we went up on the hills by our house and went sledding. It was so fun! Some times doing things like going sledding seem to be too much effort. But, when we do put forth the effort, it is so fun. It's all about creating memories with the fam. For Christmas we got this really fun tube from my Sister Sarah and her husband. It goes so fast and smooth.
I know, in the last picture Lil and I look like bugs. Wes must have just been focusing on sledding and not taking a picture. Ha ha.

Congrats Boys!

Our boys did really well in Reflections this year. Byron drew a picture of a snake and Ethan wrote a poem. Byron got 1st place in Visual Arts and Ethan got first place in Literature. We knew a few weeks before, but had to keep it a secret from them until they found out at school. Daddy was even able to make the assembly. They also got trophies and their pictures in the paper. What sweet hearts. We're so proud of our boys! I almost got a bit teary eyed seeing their joy.

What a special day!

Byron was baptized on the 4th. It was such a great day. He did really well and everything went so smooth. It was so fun to be with friends and family. Thanks everyone for so much support. I was kinda nervous for our oldest to take this step, because that means he's growing up and is a big boy now. We love you Byron!

We also gave my mom this quilt for her 60th birthday,  that my sister Liz put together. All of us siblings that have kids helped our kids do a square that represented each of them. It turned out so well. Thanks Liz!

All and all it was a great day that we will never forget.

Spending time with family is the bomb!

This last weekend we went up in the mountains by our house on our four wheeler and had a picnic by the beautiful fall leaves. It is one of my favorite things to do. Spend time with 4 of my favorite people and look out on our beautiful area. We are so blessed and live in such a beautiful place. The kids had a blast too. We went on a small hike and banged rocks together so the wild animals would know we were there. :)

Forgetful Jones

This morning Wes had an appointment about 2 hours away from our house. He got down there about 20 minutes away from the appointment at a gas station, he was out of gas. He realized he had forgotten his wallet. He called me and I seriously couldn't think of what to do. Luckily the gas station manager took our credit card over the phone. He drove all the way home and got his wallet, then drove all the way back. I had to teach, so I couldn't meet him. Poor thing.
Wes always says, "If it weren't for stupid mistakes, I wouldn't make any."