Joseph Starts Preschool

Wow!!! Now these past 3 1/2 years have sure gone by fast!!!

Joseph started his 1st year of pre-school this past month, which he has been soooo excited for. On his 1st day of school he woke up much earlier then usual and came into me and said "Mom it is morning now time to take me to school".

Congrats little man!!! I love you and you are always a light in my day and life.

You Are Invited!!!!!

You are invited to a Lia Sophia Jewelry Party!!!!

When: Tuesday August 31st, 2010

Where: My place ( e-mail or call me for address and directions)

Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm



Don't miss out on fun, food and girlie play time. And lets not forget the a great sale of purchasing 2 items at full price and getting up to 4 items at half price. And as ALWAYS the lesser items are you full price items. Nice!!!


If you are not able to come but want to get something for this coming fall check out there web site HERE! Then you can e-mail or call me with your order.


Refreshments served and kids are welcome.
See you all soon!!!!

Family Reunions & Camping

This past weekend August 6th and 7th was the Jonas family reunion ( my mom's side of the family). Which was held at Pine View Reservoir up Ogden Canyon. We got there late afternoon Friday and had just gotten our tent up when this huge storm blew in with 50mph gust along with a down pouring of rain. Amazing that our tent made it standing, but others did not. After the little storm I was able to get this view from our camp site in time for the next half of the storm that rolled in later that night.






But before the next part of the storm rolled in we did get to have fun visiting with family and making sure the kids didn't burn the camp down.

My brother Sean and his wife Natalie and the cutest little niece ever Sophie.
I love this picture of Sophie.
My cousin Lacie
John and his candid of the Pepsi.
Joseph and his always amusing faces.
Jarren and Stockton playing some crazy death game. Looks like Stockton won this round.
My cousins Lacie, Skyler, and Blake
John and I

After surviving an eventful evening of and night of Thunder, Lightening, and Rain. Which the boys slept through amazingly!!! We began the day. It was nice day with a few rain showers to keep things cool, but still got lots of sunshine for the boys to enjoy swimming in the lake.

Looks like my dad got to be the sucker to watch the kids in the water!! hehehe
Stockton and Jacob just hang in.
Joseph..."wait for me!!" Stockton..."Hurry Hurry!" As you can Jarren and Jacob don't care.
"Look at us we are the mud dancers!!"
Look! Jacob was actually caught on camera!!!
My aunt Denise hang in on the beach and working on a game for the kids later.
The boys taking a time out from the lake.
My dad cook in in the dutch oven. Yummy!!!
Game time!!!
"Where did everyone go?"

Jacob's 1st Day Of Kindergarten!!

Thought I was surprised at how big Jarren is, well I am even more surprised that Jacob is now big enough for Kindergarten. This is his big moment!!! Which started August 3rd 2010. He has been so excited for school start and waiting an extra week due to Kindergarten testing was not easy for him. I hope he keep his excitement for school and learning.
Jacob all ready to go with his new Iron Man backpack.
Jarren's 1st day going to school with his brother Jacob. Just crazy to think.
Jacob's 1st time lining up for Kindergarten.
Jacob working on his 1st assignment in class while parents are saying their goodbyes.
Jacob and I as I say my goodbyes. I did good ...and yes I did tear up a little at the thought I have two babies in school. I think Jacob was glad that I was leaving and taking the camera with me.

Time For School!!!

I can not believe that Jarren is old enough to be in 3rd Grade. Time has gone by so fast and he getting bigger and bigger everyday. He has grown into such and young man with a great love for his brothers. This year is a big year for him since this year he will have Jacob coming to school with him.
Jarren's 1st day of school.

One Last Summer Get Away

So a week after school started for Jarren we decided to go with my parents to NV to see old friends and the beginnings of Hot August Nights Classic Car Show. We stayed up at Lake Tahoe, one of my most favorite place to be. When we first got there I did not realize how much I have missed living there. It was crazy to see how much has changed from the new freeway to new developments. The only thing that has not change is the best color of brown you have ever seen. John got to go out with his buddies and I got to spend time with my girlfriends that I have not seen a long time. The boys got to do their favorite thing and that is play in the pool and be spoiled by grandma and grandpa.
John's favorite paint job.
Stock 64'...John wishes he had one!
My dad's 68' Firebird.


"We're done and want to go swimming!!"
The Best view of the car show with Lake Tahoe in the background.
John and the boys with my parents in the back taking one last look of the Lake before leaving.
Wishing we could have stayed longer.

After leaving Lake Tahoe we stopped and stayed with my friend Amber and her family. We was a night of flashbacks when Vanessa came over and shared a footage from my sister's sweet 16 surprise birthday party. WOW!!! we were dorks. I think all of our kids enjoyed seeing us act all crazy in front of the camera. But then we were kids ourselves.
Jarren with Cameron and Kyra playing the DS of course.
Jarren, Cameron, Joseph, and Jacob just before saying good bye at Amber's.

This was a very enjoyable trip and a long over due one. Thanks mom and dad for having us come and Amber thank you letting us crash at your house and making one of the best breakfasts I have ever had.

July 24th

For pioneer day we gathered as a friends and neighbors for a BBQ and fireworks.. We had a great time. Not to sure who had more fun with the fireworks the kids or the dads. It was nice to be out and visit with everyone till midnight. Good times.
Joseph as you know does not like fireworks. So he choose to sit in the back and keep his ears covered.
Jarren and Jacob with sparklers.
John getting ready to light the next wave of fireworks for display.
Our Friends. As you can tell I was playing with the setting on the camera which resulted in a poor picture.
Tally thinking it is a great idea to put lighter fluid on the fire. That was lots of fun to watch.

I have to say that these are some of my most favorite moments being about to be out with good people and watching the kids play and grow lasting friendships.

Karate Jacob

In January my mother decided to start Karate for exercise and took Jacob with her. Now they are on their way to becoming black belts. Jacob is in little Dragons and is a Orange belt. He really likes it and I enjoy the things he is learning about respect and listening.
Jacob waiting to test for his orange belt.
Jacob getting his orange belt.

A little video of Jacob in Karate Class.

I will have to get some pictures of my mother in class. She is now a high yellow on her way to Green belt. She just mastered board breaking with her foot. I am really proud of her and excited that she is doing this. Thanks mom for getting Jacob in Karate with you.