JONES Family

JONES Family

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Holiday Break...Fun Family Time

Taking you back to the New Year's holiday....never got blogged. I took some time off, since Stacy wasn't working and Shelby's school was closed to have Family Day in San Fran. We went to the Children's Creativity Museum and had a blast!
The day started outside with a sack lunch picnic and playing outdoors.Hello?
Daddy? Is that you?
Indoors for tons of adventure. We started in the room that makes tons of echos.
Then, off for craft time. They gave Shelby a box of random items and he chose a card. The card said he was to use the items in the box to make a "robot dog". I couldn't fathom what he was going to do with cardboard, yarn, bottle caps, a shower cap, etc. But he new instantly. "No, mom, like this!"
And, this, my friend's is a robot dog. HAHAHA Hey, it's better than I could think of....Off to dance and watch the screen do crazy things with your picture and motion.
You're on fire, Shelbs!
The museum had lots of decorative items. I snapped a few to show how fun and colorful they were as you passed them in the halls.
Puppet show!
This was a pic of the mirror behind him that let me see what he was doing when he thought he was ducked down behind the stage. Then, he realized what I was doing. Busted!
Off to be a Construction Worker like Daddy.
Concentration...
And, of course once it's built, we must knock it down!
Recording slide. The kids LOVED sliding down then watching their video.
Play Dough
This was my absolute favorite part of the day. Shelby took all his little play dough creations, walked over and sat down behind this counter and started yelling out, "Cookie for sale! Come get your cookies, Folks!" I hated that I didn't have video. My heart was breaking for him when he sat doing that for a while, watching people ignore him and keep walking by.
Then, people started to catch on to what this creative little guy was trying to achieve. They started pretend paying him and pretend eating their cookies. Happy customers at last!
What kind would you like?
The little girls started bringing him more "cookies" to sell. Then it got crazy. Shelby said, "you owe me money for that cookie." The girl said, "wait, we're making you these cookies. You've gotta pay us!" And the fight was on. When he wouldn't let her take the pretend money, she started taking back her products. I was cracking up!We explained to Shelby how you have to the people who work for you part of your profits. Then, we moved him along to the next activity.
It was a performing room. You enter your name and script in the computer and make a commercial that you can get on video. Shelby couldn't read the script on the screen, so he just wanted to dance.
And sing.
Lego area on the way out the door to the carousel.
I was entertaining a little girl that popped by.Deep in serious thought again.
Look how tall, Mom.
See if I can jump this high.
On to the carousel before heading home.
I loved this pic of Stacy.....hahahaha
LOL
What an awesome time together.
Shelby wanted to take our picture next. The camera is half the size of his head, but he did a good job.
Starbucks stop before the bart ride back home.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Shelby & Daddy at the Gym

With my new work schedule, I have had to workout in the afternoon. I use to workout every morning at 5:30, but now I leave the house at 5:30 to be at work by 6:oo. I now have to pick up Shelby from daycare and go straight to the gym. Luckily the Crossfit gym I go to is like a family atmosphere. Most of the guys at the gym are Shelby's buddies. One of them, Eric, I asked to take a video of me so I can critic myself. Here is the video of the lift. I had to share, because Shelby just had to see what his buddy was up to.


Sunday, April 8, 2012

Happy Easter!

Shelby selected this outfit for the Easter bunny. Blazer, stylin hat, tie and all. :->
Hope you all enjoyed your Easter celebrations!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Run to the Row

I ran in a 8k this morning. Here are some photos from the event. It took me 47:03.

Pre-race

Post-Race

Thanks to everyone who donated, here are some things that got for all the money raised. A Team Tillman shirt and hat, Team Tillman Commemorative Coin, 408k hat, 2 - 408k shirts, and 408k belt buckle. I thought I was the top fund raiser, but I found out just before the awards that someone swooped in and beat me out for the top prize (which was an autographed San Jose Sharks jersey). So, for second place I got an autographed hockey stick. I am not sure who's autograph it is. I also got to meet one of the founding members of the Tillman Foundation, Alex Gookman.

So, thanks again to everyone who helped with the donations.









Sunday, February 26, 2012

Rollerskating with Nina

Over the holiday break we did lots of fun activities, including hanging out with friends. Stacy & Brian hung out for the afternoon while Rebecca and I took Nina & Shelby rollerskating! It was so much fun! Then, the guys took the kids for the evening while she and I visited a wine bar for tapas, wine and girl talk.Nina is such a cutie!
Buds...
That next morning: proof that Shelby really was building legos by himself...