Keeping up with the Joneses

Walking on Sunshine

2009-10-12T17:15:00.000-07:00

Colin gave me an early birthday present and started walking on Oct. 12th (10 months 22 days not too shabby!!!)

The tradition continues...

2009-10-10T17:42:00.000-07:00

Homecoming 2009
Drunken Friday...Hangover/parade Saturday with the boys. Gotta love tradition.

Double Duty

2009-10-10T17:34:00.000-07:00

Gotta love two for one!

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festivities

2009-10-10T17:27:00.000-07:00

Corn dog eating, Pumpkin bobbing, Yoda winning, tricycle riding good time...

It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown 2009

2009-10-10T17:25:00.000-07:00

So, off to the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival we went this year...that was an adventure. We left with one gourd shaped like a duck (that Jack carried around like a baby duck until it's head was broken off accidentally by Grammie - one causualty not so bad, right) and a super charged Mizzou trike for Jack... note I did not say we left with an actual pumpkin from the festival. Damn broken ATM machine! The festivities were grand...more photos to post!

My cutie pies!

2009-10-04T17:33:00.000-07:00

Countryside Fall Festival

2009-10-04T17:31:00.000-07:00

Jack's preschool's Fall Festival was amazing. He met Clifford, jumped in a Puppy bounce house, got his face painted... but told us "Grandpa told me not to ride the horses and ponies"... weird as he only has two Papa's and calls no one Grandpa.

Ham, anyone?

2009-10-01T17:11:00.000-07:00

Can you tell they are brothers? little hams!!!

Bed Head

2009-09-22T16:29:00.000-07:00

Colin has great hair - even right out of bed. Tiger is Colin's version of Jack's puppy. He goes no where without him! In bed, out of bed, in the car... you get the idea. Neither of my kids liked pacifiers, but both love their puppy/tiger.

MIZ-ZOU

2009-09-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

Jack and Colin's first "family friendly" Tiger Tailgate...never thought I would put those words in front of tailgate, anywho, pretty sure there were more kids than adults there. Colin spent the tailgate collecting all the other kiddos tigers... since Tiger is his fave toy he thinks they all belong to him. Wrong mindset for this town, kid.
We had great seats (not sure they get better, thanks David!) and Jack got to meet Truman!!! Jack still chants MIZ-ZOU... he loved it. Maybe he'll stay in town for college? Wishful thinking!!!

Futbol

2009-09-07T16:27:00.000-07:00

Jack also started back soccer for his second year. The indoor field at the MAC has two fields to play on...one for Jack's practice and one for Colin to rule!

Going to a "Little" Wedding

2009-09-05T17:10:00.000-07:00

My little Brother got married over Labor Day Weekend! So glad to have Renee as a new sister-in-law.
Jack was a ringbearer (again)... he really is quite the professional. He stood up front with me the entire wedding (quietly)!

Countryside...

2009-09-01T16:24:00.000-07:00

Ok... so I have been a total loser lately about keeping up the family blog (thanks for the reminder, Jenni!) so I am playing catch up once again and hitting hilights of the last two months for all those checking!

Jack started preschool here in big old COMO. He is not on the East side or the West side - but the Countryside (Countryside Nursery School that is)... fitting because everytime we tell Columbia residents where we live in COMO they are like "Wow, thats far out there". Technically it is not. Not the "country" last I checked. Anywho... more updates of the next two months to come!

Big Weekend

2009-08-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

Big weekend in the STL...Colin got his first haircut! More like a trim, however, it is a milestone. The kid has a nice head of hair!!

The boys went to Kaitlyn's Birthday Party on Saturday at Little Gym and Grant's Farm with BFF Landon on Sunday.

Monday was Colin's 9 month checkup - he is officially no longer my little shortstack - 66% in height, 63% in weight... my little boy is growing so fast!

Colin's 9 Month photos

2009-08-20T15:56:00.000-07:00

Ketchup

2009-08-04T19:10:00.000-07:00

Ok - done playing catch up for now. For all of those who keep up with the blog - you may want to go back to the end of May for all the updates...sorry to be a slacker, life happens.
Much love,
The Joneses

Perks of CoMo

2009-08-04T19:05:00.000-07:00

Did not know that Jimmy Johns of CoMo had a drive thru!!! Pretty sure none of the Jimmy Johns in the STL had one.

Fresh sub without having to get two small kids out of the car for it - priceless.

Columbia - 1 St. Louis - 0

Never roam alone

2009-08-01T19:02:00.000-07:00

See Mr. Monkey in the pictures with Colin... this was his first gift ever. Jack brought it to the hospital as a gift for Colin. Every time someone squeezes him - Colin's eyes light up. Monkey is absolutely his favorite toy.
On to the story... We paid for our tickets to get into the Taste of the Market festival - Colin in stroller with his Monkey and Jack in tow. About 40 minutes later as we are standing in line for a sample of honey ice cream, we realized Monkey was missing. If it was any old toy, I would not have been bummed. Kids lose toys all the time - but not Monkey!!!
I chalked it up to a loss as the masses of people deterred us from even attempting to search the grounds to look for him.
Flash forward three hours when we are leaving - Aunt Renee and I decided to duck out of the festivities with the kids under the roped off area and guess what? On the curb was Monkey sitting there. Someone actually sat him up on the side of the road for his owner to come back... a Christmas Miracle? Maybe so. Colin was so excited to see Monkey again I had to document it!
Never roam alone - Monkey A.K.A. the roaming gnome.

Monkey see, Monkey do

2009-08-01T18:55:00.000-07:00

Colin got a monkey balloon hat, Jack opted for a balloon "gator" even though technically it is supposed to be a T-Rex.
Thanks soon-to-be Aunt Renee for going with us to the Columbia Taste of the Market festival (and standing in line for an hour for balloon animals) well worth it since Colin popped his within 2 minutes!
And don't worry - we will teach you how to hold a baby soon enough (just kidding)!

Yes

2009-07-26T18:41:00.000-07:00

Still chasing my super crawler, Colin. He now pulls himself up on everything he possibly can. He also figured out he can see his reflection in the oven door (being related to his younger brother they both can be entertained by staring at themselves in mirrors for hours on end... I am certain this is a trait Geoff passed along ((love you, babe!))).

Crafty

2009-07-26T17:48:00.000-07:00

So, as you can see from the pictures, Colin is much more mobile than Jack ever was at this age (just now 8 months)... he has learned not only how to speed crawl, but, how to use his brothers toys to get himself onto the couch.
I know I should not wish for my child to be physically delayed out of sheer laziness - but I am exhausted keeping up with my little shortstack...

Decade

2009-07-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

Geoff and I opted for a beautiful vaca on the Gasconade River for our 10 year anniversary.
Yes, it is an annual float with many of our friends that just happens to land on our anniversary pretty much every year.
If I get Walgreens to fix the CD they created from my super cool waterproof disposable camera, we will post pics of the weekend.
Ps. Did I mention it was pouring down rain,lightning and thundering when they sent us off on our float. The camp director/bus driver/banjo player informed us we "should" be ok since our rafts are made of rubber... thanks for that great bit of knowledge- sure he isn't a Safety Management major from UCM?

Dirt

2009-07-13T17:51:00.000-07:00

Why are little boys so attracted to dirt? Jack can't wait to get outside and get in the yard barefoot (or clover/dirt/crabgrass pile as I like to call it) where we are currently having a patio poured outside. Look at the joy on his face...it's the little things.

Shower(s)

2009-07-12T17:58:00.000-07:00

Not only was this the day of my soon to be sister-in-law's bridal shower... I drove in torrential rain (showers) to get there - pretty sure I saw a tornado in the distance behind me as I sped down highway 70... no worries the boys were not in the car!
Looking forward to the wedding... Jack will be a ring bearer for the 3rd time this year - he is a semi-professional.

The Good Son

2009-07-09T18:00:00.000-07:00

You know you are an excellent big brother when you share your Batman Cave with your 7 month old brother. I love the booty shots!

Say Cheese

2009-07-08T18:18:00.000-07:00

Pool Time

2009-07-08T18:13:00.000-07:00

We finally made it to the subdivision pool (thanks, Grammie)... Colin is a water dog!

Sippy

2009-07-05T18:21:00.000-07:00

Oh yes, Colin has mastered the sippy cup - this means we are closer to no more bottle washing (wishful thinking, I know...)

Happy 4th of July (con't.)

2009-07-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

Jack and Colin enjoyed homemade cinnamon rolls and ice cream at Great Grandma and Grandpa Gonseths house at the Lake! Yummo!!!

Happy 4th of July

2009-07-04T18:25:00.000-07:00

Quick note

2009-07-03T16:46:00.001-07:00

Hi All -

We are officially "Columbians" (again). The move went successful aside from both boys being sick...so between unpacking and tending to sick kids I have not had much time to sit and spill all the great (and the few not so great) events of the last three weeks or so.

Here is our new address and email:

5506 Prairie Creek Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
comojonesfamily@yahoo.com (please, please no forwarded emails - not a fan)

I hope to download my pics from my camera and get some new stuff on here soon. Sorry for the delay - life is keeping us very busy at the present! Happy 4th of July!

New Pad

2009-06-18T18:36:00.000-07:00

The boys are adjusting well to the new place - Margaux, not so much. Jack has also become quite the artist... if you were wondering what the drawings are of the first one is a sad robot and the second one is a sheep eating three scooby snacks. Inventive, I know!

My Boys

2009-05-29T19:40:00.000-07:00

Peek a Boo

2009-05-29T19:39:00.000-07:00

Yes - Colin loves to play peek a boo with his burp rags.
Yes - this is a photo of Colin using his high chair for the first time.
Yes - I have been feeding him out of convienence using his BUMBO seat so I won't have to lug a high chair up and down stairs for showings on our home.
Yes - I am a lazy mother who is tired of constantly cleaning her home and glad it is under contract... any questions?

Yo GAbba GAbba

2009-05-27T19:38:00.000-07:00

Colin loves his new toy... Brobee from Yo Gabba Gabba. If you have seen this show, I need say no more.
He got his first Muno at 3 months and is starting a collection... "there's a party in my tummy, so yummy, so yummy"

Cousin Riley's 1st Birthday party

2009-05-23T19:36:00.000-07:00

Happy 1/2 Birthday, Colin!

2009-05-20T19:30:00.000-07:00

And the tradition of a half-birthday homemade cake lives on... I can't believe it has been six months already! Happy half-birthday, monkey. We love you!!!

Mom Brain (take 2)

2009-05-14T19:47:00.000-07:00

As the continual single motherhood/sleep deprevation continues with our current situation, my Mom brain gets worse.

I tried to pay for my gas on Monday by attempting to put my debit card in my gas tank and not the machine slot (I don't think that is what they mean by pay at the pump).
Tonight I was getting my coffee ready to go for the morning and instead of putting the water pitcher back in the fridge, I put the coffee pot in the fridge and then could not find what I did with it....

Also, tonight I went and got my hair colored darker so I will not be mistaken for a blonde... and just a sleep deprived mother (sorry all my blonde haired friends-blonde joke could not be passed up)

Good night, all.

Milestones

2009-05-13T19:43:00.000-07:00

Monday, my angel of a baby was fussy... being the experienced Mom I am I could not figure out what do for him (he has been such an easy baby so far I was thrown off guard by his minor crabbiness). Today - the first little tooth has popped through his gums. The first tooth! Big milestone!!! I took a photo, but no one except a mother cares to see/document it so I won't post it for your viewing pleasure. My baby is growing up!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T19:46:00.001-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing and exhausted mothers out there... I hope it is wonderful!

Happy Mother's Day!

2009-05-10T19:20:00.000-07:00

I'm Forrest, Forrest Gump...

2009-05-09T19:21:00.000-07:00

I had to snap this picture of Geoff and Jack fishing at Lake of the Ozarks. It reminds me of one of my all time favorite movies, Forrest Gump.

Mom Brain

2009-04-28T18:16:00.000-07:00

Mom Brain is in full force this week...I am pretty sure Jack took the first half of my intellegence and Colin took the second half (or what was left...sorry, Colin).

Yesterday I dropped my cell phone in a bowl of rice cereal. Cleaning rice cereal out of a Palm is not so much fun...

Today, I went to Whole Foods - got the boys out of the car - got Colin with carseat into the cart - filled the cart all around Colin with all our fantastic organic food finds (sorry again, Colin) and got up to the register.
As the checkout girl apologized for my wait as the mom in front of me forgot her purse in her car, I realized... how am I paying for this? My purse was in my car as well. So unless they take payment in the form of smiles from cute children, I was going to make a trip to the car for my debit card and then back in to pay for groceries to surround Colin with again to then again drag the boys out to the car.
All I can say is at least I remembered both kids - am I right all you moms out there?

Movin on up

2009-04-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

Colin had his first ride in the big boy stroller today - just as Jack is becoming an expert on his "cycle" as he calls it. Note the awesome superman shirt and matching boots...

Jack's choo choo party pics (con't.)

2009-04-18T20:39:00.000-07:00

Jacks Choo Choo party pics

2009-04-18T20:31:00.000-07:00

Jack's Choo Choo Party

2009-04-18T20:27:00.000-07:00

My 3rd Birthday party at the Whittle Shortline Railroad. Yes, I am three. Yes, I am a big boy. Choo Choo's are awesome. Thanks to all my peeps who came. Hope you all had fun, I sure did!
Peace,
Jack

Is it my Birthday already???

2009-04-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

While catching up on my Today show recordings (I DVR everything due to being too busy with the boys) I found out Tori Spelling has a new book out!!!! Yippeee! My Birthday has come early.
I loved sTori Telling and being a child of the 90210 era can't quite shake the virgin Donna Martin or her real life counter part. Their shows (so NoTorious, Tori and Dean Inn Love and Home Sweet Hollywood) are classic reality TV - and now with the new edition of baby Girl Stella, I can't wait to read on.... off to Barnes and Noble tomorrow we go!

ps.For all those gals wondering... I was in love with Brandon Walsh (t-shirt, calendar, etc.). Were you a Brandon, Dylan, David or Steve aficianado??? I think this tells a lot about a girl!

TAX DAY

2009-04-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

Taxes - money the general public works hard for so they can give it to the government to waste on unneccessary/ridiculous projects. Gotta love it... happy tax day!

Hey, Good Lookin'

2009-04-14T20:30:00.000-07:00

Here comes Peter Cottontail...

2009-04-14T20:26:00.000-07:00

Easter morning we found baskets left by the Easter Bunny... more candy and toys - score!!! Then off to church. Happy Easter! - much love, Jack & Colin

The Ladies Man...

2009-04-14T19:47:00.000-07:00

So I know this photo is an addition from February - but I love the look my son is giving Shaun Campbell while hugging his daughter, Alyssa, goodbye at Chuck E. Cheese's. Watch out, Shaun - he takes after his father!

Feed me, Seymour...

2009-04-13T20:14:00.000-07:00

Jack decided to take it upon himself to feed Colin his bottle when I left the room. What are big brothers for?

Egg Hunt

2009-04-11T20:22:00.000-07:00

After making my awesome super hero easter eggs with Nana, I got to hunt them in the yard. Papa helped Colin hunt for eggs since he can't keep up with me just yet. Only fair, I guess.
- Jack

Early Easter

2009-04-11T20:19:00.000-07:00

Nana and Papa showed up with Easter Baskets for me and Colin and helped me dye my super hero eggs. My favorite dye color was "hulk green"... Jack

Licking the bowl clean

2009-04-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

I used to hear "there are starving children in Africa... you are such a picky eater...blah, blah, blah". I don't think I will ever have to use those words with my two boys.

Cheeburger,Cheeburger

2009-04-09T20:17:00.000-07:00

Not only did Grammie deliver on her promise of getting me the Batman Cave for my birthday - she took us to my favorite restaurant - Cheeburger, Cheeburger... Yummo! - Jack

Birthday Presents...

2009-04-08T20:16:00.000-07:00

I am raking in the presents well before my actual birthday party on the 18th. Thanks Mom and Dad, Papa Big, Grammie Jones and Great Grammie Amsinger!

I'm 3 today!!!

2009-04-08T20:05:00.000-07:00

Breakfast pancakes and then off to school with my Spideycupcakes for all my friends. Thanks, Ca, for helping deliver them. Sometimes, Mom does not have enough hands. - Jack

April "Snow" Showers...

2009-04-05T20:01:00.000-07:00

I don't think the old addage goes "April SNOW showers bring May flowers"... thanks global warming, for making me put winter hats on my kids in April.

March 30th

2009-03-30T20:01:00.000-07:00

Dad's 33rd birthday - also, my first try in the exersaucer. I am sure glad I have Jack to show me the ropes in this thing - there are so many fun, new things to discover...
Happy Birthday, Dad - you look 29! And thanks for passing along your fantastic head of hair...good genetics.
-Much love, Colin

Rice Cereal - Take One - Action!

2009-03-26T19:58:00.000-07:00

My thoughts on RICE CEREAL: They feed this stuff to us when we can't talk, because if we could we would tell them it tastes like dirt. - Much love, Colin

BROTHERLY LOVE...

2009-03-26T19:57:00.000-07:00

You know Jack loves you when he lets you play with his HULK action figure. Colin is officially loved by his brother.

Lyndsey's wedding 3/13

2009-03-13T19:54:00.000-07:00

I've totally got this ring bearer thing down by now - walk, smile, flirt with the cute flower girls, etc. Aidan and I had fun with our "crazy socks" and hamming it up for all. - Jack

BUMBO

2009-03-10T19:53:00.000-07:00

Colin's first time trying out the Bumbo was quite a success...

That's how I roll...

2009-03-06T12:52:00.000-08:00

I rolled from my back to my tummy today for the first time. I got that stuffed crab who had been taunting me, as well. Ah, sweet victory! - Colin

I love soccer!

2009-03-05T15:30:00.000-08:00

Colin Noel is 3 months old!

2009-02-28T19:29:00.000-08:00

See how big he is getting! It is amazing what a good, happy baby we got with him... enjoy!

Blog on Hiatus

2009-02-28T19:19:00.000-08:00

So... the family blog has been on hiatus. Lots going on around here - biggest news of all is Geoff got a new job/fantastic opportunity with a firm in Jefferson City - so we are moving to Columbia (again)!
So the last few weeks have been devoted to getting our home ready for market to sell... wow, we have so much stuff. And try keeping your house clean with an almost three year old and a three month old.

It is amazing what you can acquire living somewhere for six years. It is a bittersweet thing to leave - in our almost ten years of marriage we have never lived anywhere longer than our current home. We also grew our family by two beautiful boys while we were here - so for the present time this is what we equate with "home". However, a new adventure (and new home) is around the corner - the Joneses are on the move!

(or as Willie Nelson said it:)

"On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world be turnin' our way
And our way
Is on the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is makin' music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again"

Whack-A-Mole

2009-02-19T19:52:00.000-08:00

Jack is a natural at Mom's fave game at Chuck E Cheese, Whack-A-Mole. Get em, Jack!

Chuck E. Cheese's - MUMC Fundraiser

2009-02-19T19:51:00.000-08:00

Nothing like a little cardboard pizza and strange, dancing robot in a mouse costume on a weeknight! Oh well, it was all for a fundraiser for Jack's preschool - and he got to do Dance Party USA with his best bud, Landon. Good times!

I am officially two months old today...

2009-01-20T20:33:00.000-08:00

Yes, I am wearing two different outfits on my two month anniversary - an episode of spit up warranted a wardrobe change midstream during my photos being taken to document this momentus day. - Much Love, Colin Jones

The BIG Day (Quentin and Melissa's wedding)

2009-01-18T20:30:00.001-08:00

Photo 1.Geoff, Jack and Q - the world's best Godfather (according to Jack who is constantly spoiled with Spiderman toys). Photo 2. Geoff and Colin - who got to attend the rehearsal dinner, but hung with Nana and Papa for the "real deal". Photo 3. Jack and Geoff dressed and ready to be a part of the BIG Day. Photo 4. Jack with Kennedy and Kambry (yes - Jack is a ladies man at age 2)... he is his father's son.

Wedding photos (con't)

2009-01-18T20:30:00.000-08:00

Wedding photos (con't)

2009-01-18T20:29:00.000-08:00

Photo 1. The wedding party. Photo 2. The beautiful couple. Photo 3. Jack has his first Shirley Temple (a.k.a. liquid sugar/kiddie cocktail/ADHD in a cup, etc.) Photo 4. Jack cutting a rug on the dance floor - doing his best impersonation of either Michael Jackson or Justin Timberlake - your call...
Good times were had by all!!!

Say Cheese !!!

2009-01-15T20:20:00.000-08:00

Tummy Time!

2008-12-27T10:16:00.000-08:00

This exercise is way too easy - what else you got for me? - Colin

These are a few of my favorite things...

2008-12-25T22:08:00.000-08:00

Christmas was fun this year - Jack is a professional present opener now. He helped EVERYONE open their gifts. Jack's big surprise was his Spiderman bedroom (photos to come). Here is hoping your holiday was as much fun as watching Jack tear into all his new Superhero gear!

Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T22:00:00.001-08:00

I could not resist buying the boys matching jammies for Christmas... what good looking boys I have! Yes, that comment includes the hubby!!!

Spidey Scooter

2008-12-24T22:00:00.000-08:00

A special surprise arrived Christmas Eve from Uncle Quentin and soon to be Aunt Melissa... a Spiderman Scooter! What an awesome present!!!

Cookies for Santa

2008-12-24T21:56:00.000-08:00

Jack made cookies and wrote a note for Good Old St. Nick again this year. He was an extra good boy this year, so I am sure Santa's sleigh is loaded down with presents for Jack Jones in Ballwin, MO.

Your a mean one, Mr. Grinch...

2008-12-23T10:06:00.000-08:00

Jack had a Grinchy themed Christmas this year from Nana and Papa. Colin slept through most of the festivities this year. Too much excitement for a five week old. Jack made sure Colin's presents were opened for him, however... what a helpful big brother!

SPIDERBEAR, SPIDERBEAR

2008-12-22T16:41:00.000-08:00

My super cool Aunt Jenni brought me the spiderman costume for my Build-a-Bear... he is now officially SPIDERBEAR!!! Thanks, Aunt Jenni - love you.
Peace out - Jack

One Month

2008-12-20T16:38:00.000-08:00

Here I am. Yes, I am officially one month old today. Yes, I am wearing ducks. Yes, ducks are very manly - my Mom says so.
Much love,
Colin

Happy Holidays from the Jones Bros.

2008-12-17T09:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-17T09:08:00.000-08:00

There is a Santa Claus...

2008-12-17T09:02:00.000-08:00

This is the first year that Jack understands if you are a good boy Santa Claus will bring you presents for Christmas. So he made sure Santa heard that he wants a Wolverine and a Batman toy for Christmas - a few times!
He was very excited to meet the jolly old chap. However, whenever I see a mall Santa it reminds me of the Christmas movie classic, Bad Santa, starring Billy Bob Thornton. It makes me skeptical as to whom my child is getting his photo taken with...let's hope this one has a clean rap sheet. Happy Holidays!

Rock Man

2008-12-07T18:41:00.000-08:00

Someone finally heard my plea for Rock Man (aka The Thing)... little brothers are apparently good for something other than sleeping, eating and pooping. Thanks, Colin. Iowe you one, man. -Jack

A fortnight old...

2008-12-04T21:10:00.000-08:00

Today I am officialy two weeks old. Wow, time flies when you are not attached to an umbilical cord...- Colin

RUB A DUB DUB

2008-12-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

Rub a dub dub... I finally got in the tub! Ps. Mom, thanks for putting up the photo blocking my manhood - Love, Colin.

Papa Little, Uncle Kenny, SpideyJack and Colin

2008-11-28T18:53:00.000-08:00

Spiderman (aka Jack) entertained Papa and Uncle Kenny during his visit by pretending to climb the walls... Mellow Yellow (aka Colin) slept most of the visit. Good times...

Happy Turkey Day!

2008-11-27T14:56:00.000-08:00

Things we are thankful for this Thanksgiving:

*two healthy, happy boys (with great hair)
*our circle of friends and family
*being a Realtor - so I decide the length of my "maternity leave"
*Jack's innate athletic ability at age 2 - have you seen the kid play soccer?
*referring attorneys
*wine on sale at Schnucks (Geoff - Shiraz, Kim - Vignoles)

Things Jack is thankful for this Thanksgiving:

*his spiderman costume
*chocolate milk
*Kung Fu Panda is now on DVD
*microwave corn dogs

Things Colin is thankful for this Thanksgiving:

*cozy blankets
*long naps
*a never ending supply of clean diapers
*the ability to decide on a whim he is hungry at any time and get fed right then

Here is hoping everyone we know has a wonderful Thanksgiving and are blessed with good health, much love and prosperity!

Big Brother Blog

2008-11-22T15:22:00.000-08:00

Hi All, Jack here...Mom seems a little busy, so I am going to blog it up today. Colin is cool. His name will always be Yellow to me. Get this - Colin didn't eat until today. Two days without food...he has a lot to learn.

On to my day - seriously, when is someone going to buy me "Rock Man"?, i.e. The Thing from the Fantatasic Four. (insert pic here mom). Uncle Coey I am counting on you. Don't let me down, man.

Colin's pics and his faux hawk mohawk should be on Web Nursery by Monday. He is so trying to have awesome hair like his big bro. However, my look is more Bruce Jenner circa 1980.
For those of you who can't wait I will attach some sweet pics. (Mom, more pics here). I know he is almost as cute as me, hard to believe.

Ma...Meatloaf....NOW! I guess she will add the pics soon... not sure why she is so busy all the time.
Peace out - Jack Harris

Mr. (& Mrs.) Jones and me...

2008-11-20T22:59:00.000-08:00

a.k.a. my parents -they are so lucky to have me.

Hello World...

2008-11-20T22:29:00.000-08:00

I'm finally here. My name is Colin Noel Jones (pronounced kah-lin nohl - the Jones part is pretty self explanatory)... Mom and Dad decided after staring at me for quite a while in recovery that I looked like a Colin and Noel was my Great Grandpa's name - which is an honor to carry on. So there you have it - Colin Noel Jones.

I can't wait to meet all my wonderful friends and family that I have heard about from Mom and Dad. I hope to see you soon!

- Much Love, Colin.

Hello Yello

2008-11-20T18:33:00.000-08:00

Colin Noel Jones blessed us with his presence at 3:28 this afternoon. Colin weighs 7lbs11oz and is 20 inches long. Jack announced his baby brother's name to the family, however, Jack still thinks Yellow is a better name. Colin has been Mellow Yellow so far. Mom is doing great.

D-day (Delivery Day that is...)

2008-11-20T08:01:00.000-08:00

So we finally made it - today is 11/20 and we will get to meet Yellow in about five hours. I am also relieved to know this is the last time in my life my body will be this huge and contorted... oh the beauty of pregnancy!

Obama is his name-oh

2008-11-04T15:05:00.000-08:00

What a historic day and a privilege to live in a country with the opportunity to choose our leaders...

Jack got to experience the democratic process of voting today (along with Mom and Yellow)... did I mention Jack has decided he is going to name his little brother, Yellow? 16 days left to meet baby Yellow in person...

It took Mom and Jack only 23 minutes to vote - it took Dad an hour and a half...

"The country is getting a new president and Obama is his name-oh, O-B-A-M-A, O-B-A-M-A, O-B-A-M-A and Obama is his name-oh."

Trick or Treat, smell my feet...

2008-10-31T22:00:00.000-07:00

Jack here:

Here is a breakdown of my Halloween fun...

I got to decorate our pumpkins with eyeballs, pipe cleaners and stickers...much better than watching someone else have all the fun stabbing my perfect, orange halloween pick.

Early in the evening, I visited my friend Landon's haunted garage (Landon dressed as Pugsly from the Addams Family)

This is the first year I remember going to my neighbors homes for free candy (Mom says I have gone every year - even when carried in a Lobster costume)... Who doesn't like free candy? Why don't we do this every month? Just saying...

Peace out,

Spider Coach

2008-10-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

Jack was so excited to see Spider Man (aka Coach Tyler) was teaching his soccer practice today! Super Heroes unite!!!