Uncle Lee visits

Uncle Lee came down to visit baby J for the weekend. We enjoyed having him and I think Daddy especially enjoyed having someone to help entertain the older boys! They cleaned up the yard, washed cars, and went swimming. Uncle Lee even bought us dinner!

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Everyone has been asking me how the boys reacted to J. They are crazy about him! N was the typical oldest brother... he has been very serious about him, wants to hold him and kiss him all the time. He is always saying, "Baby J is soooo cuyute!" He is very careful with him and keeps talking about all of the things that he is going to teach him!
M had a great reaction to J. He was timid about seeing me in the hospital bed for about 10 seconds and then immediately came up and got on the bed and tried to see the baby. He wanted to touch him and kiss him and is right in his face. He is crazy about him, but not in a gentle, serious way... more like a wild and crazy 3 year old way! Needless to say, we are so happy about his reaction, but watch him very carefully! He doesn't mean to be rough... he is just a rough and tough little boy by nature. Baby J better get ready!

This is one of my favorite pictures... How many adults does it take to change a newborn baby's diaper anyway? It was hilarious to watch!

This is us getting ready to leave the hospital... we were packed up and ready to get home! Jean Mommy made us a fabulous homemade meal for lunch and it was such a treat! We were so thankful to have both sets of grandparents around for the whole week to take care of ALL of us!

This is J on Friday, the 28th... One week old! Happy Birthday, J! He is already changing so much!

Those Jones Boys makes 3!

We are so excited that baby J has arrived! He was born August 21, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. We feel so blessed to have another healthy son!

I was induced on Friday morning. We had to be at the hospital between 5:30 and 6. I was immediately taken in. Being induced was a different experience because it was pretty laid back. It worked out perfectly because both sets of grandparents were present and the boys came up to the hospital just in time. My mom and mother in law took N to school and then came up to the hospital with me. The grandfather's had M duty and then picked up N from school, took them to get some food and came up to the hospital. Baby J came pretty quickly so the boys' lunch went from a long playground lunch with Bob-O and Papa Nelson to a quick drive thru eat in the waiting room kind of lunch!

J is a very sweet baby and looks a lot like his brothers. He has N's shape of face and hair, but M's lips and chin. He has his own nose, but has his Daddy's feet!

We are so thankful and excited. What a blessing from the Lord!

N's first day of school

N had his first day of preschool today! He was very excited to be going back to school and very excited about his new school shirt and shoes that he picked out. We decided to hold N back this year, so he is going to Pre-K three days a week. He has a new teacher and is excited about making new friends. I was very excited also that baby J held out long enough for me to take him to his first day!

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This is a sweet picture that I captured last night. J has been wonderful lately about helping me out with the boys (even more than normal!) in the end of my pregnancy. He is such a wonderful father and is never too tired to play with them and spend time together. They adore him and I feel so blessed!

Baby Dinner

Some of my friends surprised me with a dinner at one of my favorite restaurants. I thought we were just going out to eat, but they had cake, flowers and gifts for me. I have been blessed to have made some sweet friends here that have been a good support system. Thank you girls for a fun night!

Daniel's Tournament

Daniel at bat!

We had the fun experience of going to a lot of baseball games over the past few days. My cousin, Daniel, was part of the 13 / 14 year old All Star baseball team that made it to the State tournament here in our town. It worked out great for all of us because the park was literally less than 5 miles from our house! We had so much fun watching all of Daniel's games and getting to experience all of the action. It was definitely a taste of the Jones family future! I figure out of 3 boys, one is bound to be into baseball! Daniel's team unfortunately did not win the whole tournament, but did really well and he played great. He is an awesome pitcher! He also is a great young man and I am so happy that my boys have such a wonderful role model to look up to.

M cheering Daniel on!

N and Lydia taking it all in!

Abigail entertaining the little ones after one of the games!

N's last T-Ball game

N had his last t-ball game on Saturday and had a wonderful time. This little season was a huge success with him and he was blessed to have a wonderfully patient coach and a cute little team. N really enjoyed himself and I hope will want to play more. He seems to really enjoy the more individual sports rather than the more team focused sports like soccer.

To make the game even more fun. One of his idols, his big cousin Daniel, got to come to his game. Daniel's team made it to the Texas state tournament which just happened to be held in our town so Uncle Clay, Daniel, Abbey, and Lydia came up for the weekend. Beth and Hannah came up a little later after they got back from camp. N was so thrilled to not only have Daniel at his game, but also that Daniel got to see him get his trophy. He has already told me that when he gets big like Daniel he wants "a sports woom jusht like Daniels full of all of his twophies!" For right now, he is content with the room he has because he told me, "Mommy, I don't have enough twophies to have a sports woom yeyut!"

Some duggout time with Daddy.

N holding his trophy and game ball!

N and M with Daniel
My boys!

T-ball wiped this little guy out... He fell asleep in the guest room!

Uncle Cary's Horses

We took the boys up to Pine Mountain to visit Daddy's Aunt Jerry and Uncle Cary and ride horses. N had ridden one of the horses, "Cowboy" before and has not forgotten it. This time, both of the boys were old enough to ride. Uncle Cary was so patient with them and really tried to teach them how to get the horse to stop, go, and turn. Both of the boys had a great time and did pretty well. M was a little timid at first, but loosened up rather quickly. N loved it and in his usual mode, took it very seriously. He has always had a fondness for Uncle Cary and talked his head off the whole time he was on the horse! It was so much fun to watch them and for all of us to spend time with their Aunt and Uncle.

Of course, the trip was not complete until Daddy had a turn riding. He took both of the boys on a little ride, but then took a little spin by himself. I have to say that it may have been the first time that a horse has been ridden in seersucker and flipflops!

The evening finished off with some homemade peach cobbler and icecream which was divine!

The 4th of July

We had a relaxing and fun 4th spending time with family and friends. We spent the afternoon playing in the pool and grilling ribs. J went to see one of his best buddies, Bo, while the boys and I stayed at Gracie and Bob-O's and releaxed. I have to admit I was a little tired after our day at the river! Uncle Jamie came over and entertained the boys and played with them in the pool. My grandfather came in town for the week and we had a great time visiting with him. He will be 95 in September and is in remarkable condition. He sat out in the sun and even played ball with the boys a little!

After dinner, we met the Harris' downtown for the fireworks show. The kids had a great time playing ball and then watching the fireworks. It was fun to spend time with friends and celebrate a wonderful holiday. Happy Fourth!