Niner Game

Here are a few photos from the 49ers game this past weekend. My old strength coach from A&M, is now the head strength coach for the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks came to San Francisco, and he got us some tickets. Anna Lynn wanted to stay home with Shelby, so Christina, Darryl, and I went. The game was not that good, but we still had fun.

Here is a picture of my strength coach friend.

Nonna, Granddad and Nonny!

Shelby had a GREAT visit with Nonna, Granddad and Nonny this past weekend! Here are a few pics as a sneak peak from the trip:
We visited the Pumpkin Patch and Shelby got to wear his ADORABLE Bam Bam costume his Nonna made him. THANK YOU, NONNA!

Hanging with Nonny

Carving the pumpkins from the patch with Granddad!
With Nonny in San Francisco.Brunch with Carol (Nonny's best friend since Mom was about Shelby's size)

Either Shelby is all worn out from an eventful morning, or Granddad shared the Corona featured on his hat or the Crown Royal featured on his sleeve.
This pic is actually from today at the daycare's Halloween parade. Look at Pebbles and Bam Bam! Alex and Shelby held hands....so cute!

Story Time with Daddy!

We're all about "routine" where it's possible here at the Jones casa. It seems to work best with Shelby. So, at night he gets bath, pj's, storytime then bed with song from Mommy. Since he knows the routine and what to expect, we don't get any protests when we lay him in the crib. In fact, lately after my singing (poor kid) he leans back and I almost drop him into bed.
Last night Daddy did the storytime, so I got to capture it.
Here, Shelby knows all the animals and their sounds! He picked this book out from the library himself. I'm impressed that he knows the difference between the sound a goose makes and the one a duck makes!

And here he's lovin' his new Dinosaur Touch N Feel book from Tehya Thanks, Tehya!

Photo Shoot!

Thank you to my models today that let me play with my new lighting equipment. I need some serious help, so I look forward to my class in November. However, Shelby, Abby and our neighbors Chaila and Aaron were real troopers!

Aggie Babies!

In addition to the previous announcement on Peyton James Hartsfield, Stacy and I would also like to welcome the following Aggie Babies to the world! CONGRATULATIONS, GUYS!

Eli James Moffitt born to proud parents Jeramy & Terrie Moffitt on 9/30at 7:21pm

And Claire Camille Mucker born to proud parents Vince & Christine Mucker on 10/20 at 2:03am.

I know my dear friend, Camille is going to go nutts when she's sees another Mille has joined the world!

Farmer Day at School

Today at school the kids are doing a Pumpkin Patch. We were told to bring them all dressed up as "Farmers." Thanks to his Tehya, Shelby was the hit this morning! Teachers came out of other rooms to see the "Texas Farmer" decked out in boots and cowboy hat Tehya got him for Uncle Shae & Aunt Harper's vow renewal. He knew it too, prancing around making the boots click loudly on the pavement.

Daddy's Hunting Trip

Stacy went hunting a few weeks ago with Julian Zapp and some friends. They camped outside Yosemite. Though they had a great time, it was no Texas hunting trip. Julian calls it camping with guns. However, the scenery was breathtaking!

And Shelby was ready to help wash the car, when Daddy got home. He proudly wore his shirt, "Trouble is my business. And business is GOOD!"

"S" for School - "S" for Sweatervest!

Okay, so we knew the night before school photos when we agreed on Shelby's outfit that we were flat out being evil. We LAUGHED forever picturing the torture Shelby would one day get when we bust out the cheesy School photo with the Sweatervest at his graduation party, then it's next debut at the rehearsal dinner of his wedding. Ah the thrill we've found in the simple joys of parenthood. I recently grinned from ear to ear when my neighbor's little girl asked why she and Shelby couldn't do something and I said, "Because I said so!" Yes! Life is good....
My next move will be the Great Nonny classic. (whiney kid) "Mom, Pllllleeeeaaasssee!" (amazing mom) "Police, Police! Where's the Police? I don't see no Police!"
And one day, Daddy will proudly bust out with, "If little Bobby jumped off the bridge...."

So back to picture day. I got a call from daycare that Shelby was all dressed up and next in line to get his photo...but Mommy didn't turn in "the form." Sheesh! Of course I want a picture and I'll pay. Seriously! Do you think I dress my kid up like a big cheese ball for the fun of it? Okay, maybe that's true. But take the dad-gum photo! Luckily I was working from home, so I hopped in the car and sped down the street to turn in "the form." Just when I thought I was in line for Mommy of the Year I go and blow it by being "that parent" that forgot "the form." Ugh!
I get there, and the kids are all dressed and ready to go. Remove screaming, crying kid scared of photographer guy to try again later. Insert Shelby. "Cheese!" New pose. "Cheese!" Oh yeah, my kid's a pro. Or a tortured child with a mother who is practically yelling, "Dance, Chicken" all the time with a flash in his face. Remove Shelby. Next kid - oh yes, another screaming, crying child. Poor photographer. Peace out! I'm back to work.

And so, now you see the product above. LOL! I have to admit...I LOVE it!
They were insanely expensive, so we're quite rationed. We mailed out photos today to predominantly immediate family. My apologies for those who didn't make the cut. Just couldn't bring myself to break the bank for cheesy sweatervest photo. Don't worry, I'll be doing my own session here at home soon and the chicken will dance so I can order you all wallets.
THANKS!

WELCOME, PEYTON JAMES HARTSFIELD!

The GG's are proud to announce the newest addition to the GG Family!

Baby Peyton! Little P joined Mommy and Daddy 6 weeks prior to plan, but Mommy and Baby are both doing well. Look at Eric already in excellent Daddy mode!

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful baby, Eric & Jamie!

Piano Man

Lenecia shared these additional photos of our little Ray. Thanks, Lenecia!

Hangin' Out in Cali

Sorry for the delay. Our personal computer is on life support right now.

Here's some photos of us enjoying lazy weekends out here with friends.

Gig 'Em Aggies! (L to R: Vince, Christine w/baby Claire, Dave, Lenecia & us)

Shelby with his bud, Jett at the waterpark and during The George Family photos.

Hey, man, push that read button and watch this...

Shelby modeling for Mom. Work it, Shelbs!

Just call him Ray! Shelby LOVED Lenecia's keyboard. He refused to perform without her glasses.

Shelby is so excited for all his new friends on the way! (Top: Christine w/Baby Claire, Bottom: Sandy w/Baby Jack) The funniest was after discovering Baby Jack, Shelby decided to go see what baby was in Daddy's belly. Stacy was thrilled.