Happy 6th Birthday Trevor!!

Happy sixth birthday Trevor! I still remember the day dad was sitting in the hospital cafeteria eating lunch and the hospital staff had to page him because they were rushing me into emergency surgery to have you via c-section! Luckily you were healthy. You were born with a smile on your face and that same smile still remains. You have brought so much joy and laughter in our family! We love you bud!

Mission Bay 2008

Last week we went to Mission Bay with my parents. We took the SeaDoo's down and had lots of fun riding the SeaDoo's, tubing and skiing. The weather was gorgeous and the water was not too cold. We also lucked out on our Hotel room and got a suite on the top floor! It was fabulous!!!

Scooter was old enough to drive the SeaDoo alone for the first time this year- he had a blast!

Meredith and Grandpa hanging out

Trevor Tubing

Hanging out on the Sea Doo while Ryan is off skiing

Trevor was so tired that he fell asleep like this in the sand- it was hilarious!

Old Town San Diego

During our stay in San Diego we had dinner in Old Town. I love that place- could it be because mexican food is my favorite type of food?!? Ryan hanging out his underware :o)

Free candy!!!

Sea World

Today I decided to take the kids to Sea World and use our fun passes. It was the most perfect day! The weather was warm, not hot, not cold, but perfectly warm with a cool breeze. No sweating while waiting in the stands for a show to start. We scored big time!!

We started the day at the Shamu show and as usual I was touched in the beginning of the show when they honor all the men and women who serve in the military to protect our freedom. I get that "please do not cry infront of all these strangers" feeling. Maybe it is because everytime I think about my step brother who is serving in the military and all the sacrafice his family has made for my freedom.

After Shamu we walked over to check out the starfish and the little aquarium:

Then we watched one of my favorites: Circ de la Mer. I am amazed at the talent and flexibility of these people! Plus the clowns are very funny :o)!

When saw this pose it reminded me of all those yoga classes I take -ha ha!!

We then went to see "Pets Rule"- sorry no pictures. Then finished the day with the bat rays and sea otters. Trevor's favorite thing to do at Sea World is pet the bat rays. We got lucky and he got to pet a ton of them- they were attracted to my kids!One last thing- I have to put a "SHOUT OUT" to Meredith. I forgot to bring the stroller so she had to walk the whole time. If you know me, you know that I walk fast and far! She was such a trooper and never complained once! My kids are getting bigger-----I see no stroller in my future :o)!

Happy 11th Birthday Madalyn!!!

Today is Madalyn's 11th birthday. She has brought so much joy to our family! She has been lucky enough to already celebrate two time already.
Here she is on Father's Day celebrating with the Jones' side. That was a busy day celebrating Father's Day, Rachel's graduation from high school and Madalyn's birthday. We had yummy food and a good time with the Jones' cousins as usual :o)!
Next she had her friend party on Friday. Nevermind that Friday was Ryan and I's 16th wedding anniversary. I know you are jealous that we got to celebrate our anniversary with a bunch of 10-12 year old girls yappin and screamin' ! We did not mind sacrificing our anniversary for Madalyn as we will have plenty of years without her once she grows up. She only turns 11 once :o)!

The party started with pizza (Madalyn's favorite), two truths and one lie game, a scavenger hunt inwhich the girls had to follow clues to find the following: marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and skewers. After the girls went swimming in the pool, made smores and then watched "Camp Rock" a new Disney movie on the Disney Channel.

The girls would compete on the best "themed" jump.
Trevor and I making smores- yum!
Madalyn got to blow out the "burning marshmallow" as her candle after ther girls all sang "Happy Birthday"
Yum!!!

Today we will finish the celebrating with dinner at Claim Jumper with the rest of the family.

How many are there with your name?

I saw this on a friends blog and she had 14 people in the US with the same name. I have that times 1,000!!! I guess there are a lot of Jones' around :o)! I can only imagine if I searched Ryan's name......

HowManyOfMe.com

There are1,408 people with my name in the U.S.A.

How many have your name?

Schools out Summer Vacation!

Congratulations to Madalyn on her graduation from 5th grade! Now off to Middle School!!!!
Madalyn received a number of awards at her graduation. The one she is most proud of is her Academic Achievement Award signed by President Bush.
Here is Mackenzie posing after the final choral performance and awards ceremony. She was voted "Best Performer" by her peers in 6th grade. The next day she came home with another award for "Most Outgoing" voted by her peers in 6th grade. Needless to say she is not shy :o)! Way to go girl.....