Russell and Jami plus 3 kiddos

My baby is 2

2012-10-24T12:53:00.001-05:00

So a week ago my baby turned 2. They really do grow up fast after they turn one. We laugh at him everyday. He has the sweetest personality, loves everything and everyone, eats all the time, and makes the funniest faces! He is truly a amazing little boy!

Happy Girl

2012-08-23T22:15:00.001-05:00

Everyday is a blessing ;) God is amazing, and that's a understatement!

We enjoyed the last of summer before the kids started back to school! They have already been in school three weeks! I'm looking forward to the kids having a four day weekend next week.

My niece was born the day before Cayden's birthday. She is so precious!

I took this semester off to help my grandma, who will be having back surgery. Although I miss my school peeps, and often check myself looking for my books to do homework.... I definitely am enjoying my break. I don't go back until Janurary!

Jaxson is almost 2! Crazy, I just brought him home yesterday. He is talking more and more each day! He is such a light in this house. He loves his brother and sister. I love watching him grow and being home with him everyday.

My mom got married last week ;) I now have three additional siblings. Tomorrow we will be attending a reveal shower for my sister n law and brother n law. We are very excited for them! I say girl, by the way she is carrying and her food cravings! 10 weeks ago we found out, I can't believe she is already 19 weeks.

My cousin also found out she was expecting! I'm so happy for her, and hope they have a Boy! They already have to girls ;)

Life has been busy but I'm enjoying every minute of it! Please keep me in your prayers I am having some heart problems and have to have some test done! Have a good weekend blogger friends.

People ask why?

2012-07-10T10:06:00.001-05:00

I can't believe you stuck around when he choose them. I stuck around because I honor my vows! I haven't been married 8 years for nothing!

I would leave, there's no way I would go through that again! Walking/Running away doesn't fix anything! God doesn't run away from us!

Some ask Why? I reply because God mends anything and everything that is meant to be mended!

But I would never! God never says never to us so why say never to him!

But look at what you went through! Jesus went through so much more than I will ever go through, and he did it for US!

But aren't you scared? Scared to trust God? No are you kidding me!

Your a better person than me, I wouldn't ever trust them again! Wow, this really hurts! The devil just enjoyed your sentence to me! I believe God can do anything and most of all believe in grace!

Family relationships are being mended and I'm very thankful! Very thankful God has allowed our hearts as well as theirs to open up and love again! I grow stronger each day in my faith. There are times when God is tugging at my heart and I tend to ignore! Someone told me a year ago, what if he ignored you? Wow! I will never ignore him again! The devil wins when we fight back with dirty words, and don't allow God to fix relationships! What I have learned and seen is God can fix things mankind can't! I'm very blessed!

I wanted to share a few things that people have been saying to be for months now! Although at times no lie they have made me second guess any decision, I turn around and quickly say because this is his will and I want his will done not mine!

July already??

2012-07-02T12:08:00.001-05:00

I'm not sure when I blogged last and what about! Things have been so busy and crazy since May!

Right now we are busy enjoying our summer break, and sadly this mom's summer break is only this week! But it's a break none the less and I will take it! Here are some pictures of the last couple of weeks ;)

I can't believe we are 6 months from Christmas!! Man this year is flying by!! My baby boy will be 7 in 27 days, I can't believe it.

What day is it??

2012-05-22T07:09:00.001-05:00

Last week I had something every night! I really feel like last week never ended. I have school M-W night, off Thursday, and again on Friday!

I'm swamped with stuff to do at school! Its a lot but so far I'm enjoying it. Last week I went to the doctor only to find out I had walking pneumonia. I'm so busy it's hard to keep healthy ;(

Friday night after class I had the Miranda Lambert Concert and let me just say it was amazing!! Saturday morning was an early morning to rise, I had a meeting at 10 and had to prepare for my best friends baby shower at 2!

Piper got lots of great things! This was my best friends first ever baby shower ;)! Saturday night we visited with all our neighbors around a fire pit ;)

Sunday we got up early to head to Walmart to get Caydens early birthday present, a trampoline! The whole neighborhood ended up over here. We also got our hot tub moved in and settled on our back patio! I then had to meet my lab partner from school to finish our Health Assessment Paper! Oh the joys of being so busy.

Yesterday was another day of work and school! Aghh, I didn't get much of a weekend to relax! It's been so busy around here I haven't had a chance to take my truck to the shop, well today she gets to go! Then later it's back to school I go.....

My school stuff came in today ;)

Cayden and his friends jumping!

The only pictures I got from the baby shower Saturday ;(, the food spread.

Have a great week and upcoming weekend ;)

Jami N. Jones

Mothers Day

2012-05-14T12:52:00.001-05:00

I'm blessed to have three beautiful children! I spent the day yesterday with my hubby and kids doing projects around the house!

Here is the platform for my hot tub ;)

My mothers day gift from my dad and step mom!

Jami N. Jones

My loves

2012-05-09T10:40:00.001-05:00

I love this wonderful man!

I love my kids!

I'm loving my beautiful family of 5!

Jami N. Jones

Back to school...

2012-05-03T22:11:00.001-05:00

So vacation ended on Sunday. Bummer right! The kids and I headed back to school on Monday. Although I wasn't excited and neither were they it was great to get back into a routine. Monday Russell and I were both off work and were able to attend Maddies field trip to the zoo! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

Afterwards I had to pick up my nursing equipment and books. Tuesday night I attended my first nursing clinical class! It's feels so great to have gotten this far and yet so scary at the same time! I love my teacher and have a small group of students in my class.

I have a heavier load this Summer, but I have decided to take a semester off in the fall. I need a break. I will be able to be more involved with my kids in school and not to mention but my niece will be arriving in August ;)

We are doing odds and ends around the house inside and out. We have more than one project going. One thing that's been a work in progress is making Caydens four wheeler look brand new. His seat is finally fixed, props to my husband and my brother in law.

Speaking of him, he rode his bike over the other night to visit with my husband and the kids. Funny, but riding a bike is really good exercise. Tonight him and my sister in law road their bikes over. I'm seriously thinking of getting my hubby a bike for his 30th birthday which is in a month. He can ride with the kids and his brother! Pretty healthy present right?

We have a busy month ahead of us. Maddie graduates school next week, my youngest brother graduates high school in two weeks, we will be attending the Miranda Lambert concert, I am giving a baby shower, and the list goes on. We stay busy, and sometimes it's over whelming but I love it.

I have class tomorrow, babysitting this weekend, doing some hair for prom tomorrow, and Fair on the Square. I'm very blessed that I'm able to do all of these things. I have a doctor visit in a week and praying for some good results. I believe God has a plan for me, and my heart giving me troubles just isn't one of them. Have a good weekend blogger peeps!

Jami N. Jones

Vacation Fun

2012-04-26T08:42:00.001-05:00

We are having a blast! Jaxson's reaction to the beach and ocean has been the complete opposite of my other two children! We have three more days left of vacation and we plan to soak up every bit of the beach as we can.

Jami N. Jones

Beach ready!

2012-04-19T14:47:00.001-05:00

I have three excited kiddos and 6 excited adults! We will be heading out tomorrow night for the beach! I cleaned up my truck today inside and out, and packed! All we have to do is rest and load up tomorrow ;)

This year we will have another little hand to hold!

We plan to do this except with the kids this time ;)

Have a great week bloggers!

Jami N. Jones

Three day weekend ;)

2012-04-09T07:52:00.001-05:00

Yesterday we enjoyed a relaxing day with family! We started our day off with church, then lunch, Easter egg hunt, and then a afternoon nap!

My babies enjoyed their day yesterday!

Two weeks until FL! We are just as excited as the kids are.

I spent Friday at the salon having girl time and being pampered. Loved it. It's pays to have a cousin who does hair.

I have to finish studying today because tomorrow are my finals. Boy am I glad to be done with my classes.

Saturday I did my future step sisters hair for prom! Isn't she beautiful.

Saturday afternoon we made pizza burgers and dyed eggs with our neighborhood family! We had alot of fun.

Please keep my grandma in your prayers. She is having some back problems, and it's starting to affect her. Praying the doctor can fix it.

We enjoyed our three day weekend ;) hope you did to!

Jami N. Jones

My loves....

2012-04-04T07:20:00.001-05:00

I'm loving my last day of class was yesterday!!

I'm loving how understanding and loving my husband is.

I'm loving how Jaxson loves to watch for his brother and sister in the afternoon!

I'm loving my pregnant besties cravings!

I'm loving how Jaxson try's to play nerf guns with Cayden in the back seat and how it wears him out.

I'm loving how much fun we had at chuckie cheese last Friday.

I'm loving Maddie's wild hair that she wakes up every morning. Check up out how she sleeps.

I made this recipe on Monday! It was delicious! You have to try it.
http://www.framedcooks.com/2012/03/slow-cooker-brownie-pudding-cake.html

I'm loving that starting tomorrow we have church Thursday, Friday, and Sunday! I love celebrating Jesus' life! Can't wait for church and lunch on Sunday! Bring on some enchiladas and a egg hunt!

I'm loving that vacation is 16 days away!

I'm loving that Friday I get to go to the Salon! I love being pampered!

Jami N. Jones

My loves today ;)

2012-03-28T07:40:00.001-05:00

I'm loving the fabulous weekend we had! We went to the zoo Saturday. My husband has never been with the kids so this visit was extra special.

I'm loving how this little guy feeds himself squeeze fruit and how many cups he is always carrying.

I'm loving the kids are on Spring break this week! I'm enjoying every bit of it!

I'm loving that Easter is right around the corner!

I'm loving that the beach is 23 days away!

I'm loving that I only have two more classes then finals and I'm done.

I'm loving how much the kids enjoy doing crafts! We all made zoo animals!

I'm loving that it's grilling weather!

I'm loving how much fun all our neighbors and us have on the weekends.

I'm loving how active my parents and siblings are with my kids! Bring on Putt Putt Friday!

I'm loving my life ;)

What are you loving??

Jami N. Jones

Five on Friday

2012-03-23T09:58:00.001-05:00

1. I'm loving my goofy hubby!

2. I'm loving that I will be working in my flower beds this weekend! I love Spring!

3. Next week the kids are on Spring break! Whoaoaoa haooa. Their Papa Joe and DD will be joining us for some fun next week! Love my parents so much!

4. Easter is right around the corner I better get their baskets together!

5. I will be working on my besties shower details this weekend! I love baby showers and ESP for girls ;)

Jami N. Jones

What we been up to....

2012-03-20T10:49:00.001-05:00

My semester of school is almost over, thank the Lord.

We have been busy going to birthday parties! Friday night was Chuckie Cheese and Saturday was Putt-Putt.

I love snuggling with this little guy!

Saturday night we went out with my mom, and some friends! She got engaged!

I'm in the process of re grouting out kitchen.

Sunday the kids went four wheeler riding with their dad and uncle D. They were covered in mud when they got home! They had a blast!

Next week the kids are on spring break! Can't wait to spend some extra time with them. Daddy is gonna take a day of to with us to play! Thinking the zoo!

Jami N. Jones

It's a .....

2012-03-11T20:43:00.001-05:00

Friday I went with my best friend and her hubby to find out what baby G is! Well long story short she wasn't going to find out, but her hubby only made it ten hours before telling her!

I'm tickled pink ;)! Aunt JJ immediately went shopping at the store and online! She definitely will be wearing these hand made things....

Even Jaxson was excited to shop for her!

Please pray for my best friend and her baby girl Piper LeAnn, that the rest of this pregnancy is a breeze with zero complications!

Jami N. Jones

Photo Challenge

2012-03-05T07:28:00.001-06:00

My girls from schools are doing this and told me to! Why not!

A Smile:

Jami N. Jones

The weekend...

2012-03-05T07:26:00.001-06:00

Friday night we cooked out and enjoyed the weather. But not before we pulled up our dead tree and planted a new one.

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Saturday Russ got called into work, bummer ;(. Meg, Matt, and I loaded up 5 kids and went to see the Lorax, but not before breakfast. It was super yummy and the movie was great! I took Alden our next door neighbor and dropped off Jaxson and my parents house. I just have to have three kids with me or it seems weird.

Sunday we were lazy a majority of the day. After lunch time we all jumped in truck just to go get girl scout cookies. We enjoyed a peaceful afternoon cooking out and watching NASCAR.

These are my favorites now!

Jami N. Jones

Five on Friday

2012-03-02T11:56:00.001-06:00

1. We planted a new willow tree yesterday. Our big one died ;(

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2. We have been enjoying this beautiful weather! I love spring and rain showers. Im so ready to plant some pretty flowers.

3. This guy got sent home from school yesterday because he had a normal temp, surprise! So, we spent the day together!

4. We are counting down the days until vacation! I'm so ready to be relaxing on the beach with my husband and kids!

5. Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday. We are going to see the new Lorax movie!

Jami N. Jones

Go go go go.... Go again

2012-02-27T11:35:00.001-06:00

Thursday last week I did a project with the kids I watch! They were so proud of their artwork!

Friday I cleaned and baked all day! Friday night was movie night! I made taco pizza and we relaxed!

Saturday we went to the circus, ate sushi, shopped, and ended the night at Pump it Up! Russell and I really enjoyed ourselves with the kids! Pump it Up is the best work out ever.

Sunday was church! And church was amazing! Thank God for his grace! Afterwards we shopped a little then headed home to enjoy the day. I love when the weekend is jammed pack with family time! I love my family of five!

Jami N. Jones

Rylee Leann Garrison

2012-02-20T11:07:00.001-06:00

A year ago today I went to the hospital with your mom and dad. You were sick, but with what we didn't know. Before we found out, we found out you were a girl! We were all so excited but little did we know in a matter of minutes Dr. BK would tell us you wouldn't make it through delivery. They discovered your mom had a severe case of preclampsia, which had gotten to the deadly point involving your moms health.

To see my best friend lay there knowing you weren't going to make it was the worst thing ever. I stayed strong because your mom was strong. She trusted in God, and her faith is even stronger now! I can't express how much you are missed. I'm so blessed and thankful I got to hold you with your mom! We miss you baby girl, happy first birthday!

Keep watching over your family and the new little bean on the way!

Life at the Jones' House

2012-02-17T11:36:00.001-06:00

Every day is jammed packed, and I really wouldn't have it any other way. It gets a little crazy at times but we always manage!
Sunday my family and our friends came over to celebrate Maddie's birthday. Boy did she rack up! She got lots of beach clothes and boy is she excited. After my family left, my husbands family came over and she racked up again in presents.

Monday, I cleaned house and shampooed carpets. This is the story of my life. I started my paper and prepared for school on Tuesday. I helped the kids write names on their valentine cards.
Tuesday, I leave at 6:30 in the morning and my last class ends at 8 p.m. What a long day. I didn't get to see the kids open their valentines stuff ;( I don't do candy or anything big, just a small something. Of course they loved it, even my hubby.

Wednesday I spent all day writing a ten page paper and revising it for school. Yippee, not. I hate writing papers however this paper was not that bad to do. I did it on MRSA. Which if you don't know what that is its Staph infection that isn't treatable with regular antibiotics. I had a staph infection in the third grade, so I learned a lot. Russell had court in Oakland. Boo, really starting to dislike this town even more.

Thursday, was another day of class until noon. School has seriously consumed my life. Yesterday my laptop finally popped, and my big pc crashed! So I get to buy a new computer today. I really wish I didn't have to but I have to have it for school. The kids are out of school for four days so Cayden had a sleep over. I headed over to my sweet neighbor Tracy's for a little girl talk while my house was full of boys playing the Wii.

Today we have teacher conferences with the kids teachers. Afterwards we are going computer shopping then paint shopping. We are going to paint most of our rooms a beige color to help sell our house.

Saturday I have a girls day planned with Russell's cousin in the morning and then later with my grandma. Im really looking forward to spending time with granny.Then later that night we have a surprise party to attend.

Sunday is church and play day ;) we plan to literally play all day! Again on Monday to, the kids are out of school again. Then Tuesday starts our busy week all over again.

I love my family of 6!

Happy Valentines Day

2012-02-13T22:23:00.001-06:00

I have 5 valentines! My hubby, three kids, and our new puppy!

Happy 5th Birthday Maddie

2012-02-10T07:48:00.001-06:00

Five already! You weighed 5lbs 3.75 ounces and were 18 inches long! Your now 31 pounds! When we brought you home you were 4 pounds and 5 ounces! Your feet didn't go past the buckle in your carseat! You are the funniest kid! You are so random! You like to dress up, in a Tom boyish way! We love you baby girl!

Pictures from the last five years!

Jami N. Jones

My loves....

2012-02-08T20:16:00.001-06:00

I'm loving how happy Maddie is. She got a early birthday present last Saturday and is taking very good care of him!

I'm loving my sweet hubby! These were delivered and it was a big surprise!

I'm loving my bestie! Here was my treat from her last week!

I'm loving that Jax is warming up to Gizmo!

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I'm loving my new kitchen table!

I'm loving that my baby girl's birthday is Friday! We have been celebrating since last Saturday. We plan to party Friday and twice on Sunday.

I'm loving life and all that are apart of mine!