Week with Grandpa & Grammy!

Part 1 of tons of fun with Grandpa & Grammy in Texas for a week!

As you can see from the walls in the room, covered in "action figures" (I learned early in dating Stacy not to call them dolls) Grandpa is a bit obsessed. What's cute is that each grandkid has had their chance to design and help paint their own figure. http://drjwtexas.com/Other%20Stuff.htm

Grandpa warned us that Shelby's art decal consisted of a dolphin with dreadlocks smokin illegal substances....lol
Sports are a great way to pass the time in San Angelo...Shelby's got an arm, Grandpa, watch out!The neighbors have pet goats that sure make it fun around there.While Shelby was away, I sent him with a gift for every single day, making sure I focused on his letters he's learned and the letters they were learning at school while he was out. This gift was "A" for Animals...it had a puzzle...and animal masks.Shelby loved Duke and Reveille. He did not, however, care too much for Ella....much like Cassie at Cantrell's, Ella at Grammy's is too puppy for Shelby. She stole his blanket and ran it through the backyard...there was no recovering after that.
"D" for Dog...he got to paint some bobble head doggies I sent.Lots more to come!!!!! But as you can see, the kid had a major blast!

Yogi & Cassie

Shelby got to stay one night at the Morford's with me before he began his two weeks with the grandparents. Cantrell & Jeremy's dogs: Yogi and Cassie were excited for the attention. Shelby decided he loved Yogi (older and laid back). Cassie had too much puppy for his taste.Kisses!
Best Buds
Cassie: "This is crap..."

I'm married to one "Tough Mudder"

Stacy competed in the Austin, TX Tough Mudder competition. It consisted of 10 miles of obstacle courses and endurance. He completed in 2 hrs 20min and still had a smile on his face! We were all so proud. We had a blast with everyone that came to watch him compete. It's an amazing thing to see him cross the finish line and be embraced by so many who love and support him.

He tried to kiss Shelby, but the Shelbster just screamed "Eww! You're all muddy!"
The race is all about helping your fellow man/woman along. Stacy built a team of 2 other guys on their own during the race.
One more try.....nope.....hugs aren't gonna happen.
During the long run deep into the wilderness where we couldn't go, we all hung out. Shelby was loving the big blow up Marine.
In lieu of the 4 ft flames (burn ban) they had to run through a smokehouse. Stacy looked like he just loved it when he came out...lol...
I believe Harper once quoted "The Princess and the Frog" on her blog with a pic of Shae's backside. I'd like to echo that here...."women like a man with a big back porch"....here's to the Jones Men....hehehe
Shelby was exhausted from all that chasing Daddy around, so Grandpa Dino helped out.
Shelby yelled so loud, "Go Daddy!" that Stacy couldn't help but smile and wave through the exhaustion.
Ut oh....fell down...

Stacy ROCKED the monkey bars! Soooo many people fell into the water and had to wade out, but Stacy was a champ swinging through in one smooth motion!
Almost to the end....he's the one in the water with long sleeves.
The Three Amigos are in the front together.
And to end the event, they went through the part I was dreading since I found out about this thing....the electrical shock. I believe my words were "What the F*#& for!" Seriously...why? Look at their faces!
I didn't get the pic....but it dropped Stacy straight to his knees right about here....

Stacy, Danny & Vlad.

BEER!
Okay, Shelby, "no" is no longer an option...you'd better kiss your Tough Mudder Dad.
So proud!
I see the resemblance in this picture....not sure I've ever noticed it before, since the Jones genes are so dominant. Love this pic!
So sweet!
Uncle Tim, Marine himself, came to support his nephew.
Dennis & Elaine made the drive there with the Shelbster. Dennis drove Stacy to the race that morning, so he endured a long day. The rest of us waited in line forever, missing the first 20min or so.
My mom & dad made the haul to spend time with us and support Stacy too.

Thank you all for all your love and support!

Before & After

To wrap up Shelby's time with Tehya in Texas, I wanted to share...

Before....

Shelby just saw Tehya and was soooo excited to leave me and go with her.

And I was excited he was leaving in an armored tank! Lol.... Makes a mama feel safe. And this woman looks rockin hot in a hummer!And After!.....

LOL....one sad kid....this was saying good-bye....

Gruene Girls 2011

GG 2011 was celebrated in Texas this year, as we hosted Cantrell's baby shower. It's been a long awaited miracle by all. I feel silly reminding people who is who, since I'm sure you all know them over the years, but Cantrell (left), me, Lu (thanks for hosting us, Lu!), Julie (please come over to make more awesome cocktails) and Jamie (Preggo #2 this year).

Lots more pics to come, but I had processed these, taken a shower, and come out to Stacy holding a phone with a vm from Jeremy that Cantrell's sac ruptured & they're inducing labor tonight!!!!

By the time everyone sees this in the morning, Tatum will be here!