Let the Texas Tour pics begin...

So begins the recap of our trip to Texas.....Jones Reunion was the first stop! From sword fights with Grandpa Dino... To fun in the water.
Shelby was so exhausted, he fell asleep just a few bites into his lunch.
Miss Thang!Shelby with Hannah & Ian. They were so cute with the kids...so nurturing.MaryAnn was adorably determined to be the older cousin, bossy & in charge! For all my cousins on my mom's side, of which I'm the oldest of 10 cousins, I'm sure they all can feel Shelby's pain and love...all at the same time.TONS more to come!

Bucket List Begins!

I just want to share my excitement! The bucket list for California has begun! We're likely on the 2-3 year count down, and we're starting to get serious about all the things we want to do before we leave. Next weekend we're going with Brian, Rebecca & Nina to Hearst Castle for the weekend. I've seen it, but my architecturally inclined husband has not seen one of the many wonders of the architectural world. Excited to hit the beach as well and take photos of Shelby in the California surfer-dude swimsuit Tehya got him! Plan to rent a surf board just for the sake of photos. I know...out of control.

And...Stacy booked my Mother's Day 2011 gift today! A weekend trip in Yosemite National Park!!!! WHEW HEW!

And...Mason, Laura & Kampton Dutton are coming to visit August of 2011 so the guys can golf a once in a lifetime game at Pebble Beach (world renowned) and Laura and I (non golfers) can enjoy pampering at that spa. Stay tuned on who keeps the boys for an overnight trip that weekend. Baby sitter? Family member? Anyone interested?

Just getting excited! Tons more on the list, including Shelby's request for a real life lighthouse visit, my request for whale watching and Stacy's alleged request for scuba diving with sharks...dream on, Dude.

Daddy & Kids Camping Trip

Yeah for the cheesy point and shoot camera that allows me to upload with simple iphoto editing. So...that gives you in the moment shots. Stacy & Shelby went camping last night with Brian & Nina at Del Valle. It was a rarely cold summer weekend. I knew when I woke up this morning and it was 68 degrees in my house they had to be chilled in their tents.

When we told Shelby he was going camping with Nina, he said, "Hers can sleep in my tent." Not sure Brian was fond of that idea.
These two are so stinkin' cute!
Showing off for a girl already!
Yeah...weather warmed up a bit by early afternoon.

Missing the Grimm's

Shelby had fun at the water park with the Grimm's earlier this summer. This was before they moved. Boy do we miss our neighbors!!!!Chaila & Shelby - mmm...lunch time.
Can you tell Shelby's trying to put his hand in some sort of signal Aaron taught him to look cool.

Morford's

Back when we were returning from Memorial Day Weekend for Zsa-Zsa's party, we got to stay overnight at Jeremy & Cantrell's house, since we had an early morning flight out of Austin! Shelby had a blast helping Aunt Trell walk the doggies: Yogi & CassieThen, Yogi & Cassie decided to teach Shelby the ropes around the Morford house. Here's how we go back inside, Shelby. Follow me...
They let the Shelbster be a goof ball with the inner tube on the couch.And Uncle J was trying to teach Shelby "bad habits"...hehehe
Yes the next move was Stacy turning those horns down.

Videos from Nonna & Granddad Time

Nonna sent the following videos to give us a peek into Shelby's week in Texas with Nonna, Granddad, Uncle D, Aunt Sharla, Saige, Daxton and Nonny!

Swimming with Daxton and Saige

Trips to the library.

Driving the tractor with Granddad

Jet ski with Granddad

Fun in the jumpy house

Pool time

Harper's got pics!

I'm going to cheat and just re-share the link to Harper's blog (it's always available at the bottom of my page under "Other Jones'"). She posted some amazing photos (words can't do justice) of Shelby, MaryAnn & Trace. Check 'em out! HERE

Hang in there with me

Dear Loyal, Loving Blog Followers,

Please forgive me for the delay. Shelby and I returned today from Texas. We all 3 left on Friday August 6th at 4am from this house. Stacy returned on Monday after a weekend at the Jones Reunion in Concan, TX. Shelby proceeded to Olney, TX for a week with Nonna & Grandad and I on to Houston for work training. I drove the dreaded 7 hours on Friday to Olney and enjoyed the weekend with my family.

Shelby and I both had an absolute blast over the 9 days, but were thrilled to see Daddy today!

I have TONS of photos to process, but wanted to 1. explain the absence and 2. beg for patience from all those awaiting Texas photos.

I'm coming back to work and who knows what hours I'll be putting in to catch up....so please have patience.

LOVE TO ALL!!!!

T

Nicole Pruitt's Birthday

Again...blog from mid-May. Nicole (you all know her as Shelby's Buddy, Nicholas' Mommy) celebrated her birthday in true womanly style: Tea Party...Precious Little Sandwiches...and HATS! I had no idea what I was going to do for a big (southern church-style) hat, but I found this 20's flapper hat and created an outfit around it. This made me want to start a collection of Tea sets....especially since I'll admit Shelby LOVES to play tea party.
This one felt so Paris cafe... (OKAY...I just had to edit the blog and laugh at myself. I wrote this before I reviewed the blog and read that it says "Paris Cafe" on the stinkin set. I'm such a dork.)
She gave these cute little fans as party favors.Okay...told you...PRECIOUS FOOD!!!! And YUMMY

Happy Birthday, Nicole!

The crew...we had an absolute blast. I couldn't stop laughing at the hysterical personalities in this room. LOVED IT!

I took tons of pics and am finally putting her birthday gift together: a photo book to have and remember her bright birthday. Thanks for the invite, girl. LOVE YOU!

TDLC's Camping Trip 2010

Still catching up...blog from May...

This was our 3rd annual Trinity Daycare Learning Center's Camping trip at Del Valle. (2nd yr to stay overnight)

Shelby had lots of fun with his friends.
Roasting marshmellowsSinging around the campfire
Of course eating S'mores
Watching the moon come out
And skipping rocks the next morning after freezing our tails off sleeping in a tent the night before. Stacy's favorite part was at some random hour of the morning when I still couldn't sleep from shivering (while he baked with his born to live in alaska self) I heard critters rumaging through our campsite. I went out of the tent to see and our neighbor shined the light on 2 skunks going through some garbage. As soon as the light hit them it was a fight! Like they didn't know each other was there...lol... I freaked out and literally dove back into the tent rambo style!
Shelby was determined to pick up and throw rocks well beyond his size limit. Gee....wonder where he gets his Hee Man power from...
Hey...you'd look like poop too after no sleep and fighting skunks!
Can you see where Stacy was skipping the rock?
So pretty!

Shelby and his buddy, Orion.

Another good year at TDLC's annual trip!