Sunday, November 30, 2014

{Thanksgiving 2014}

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Sherry's. Plenty of delicious food and quality time with our family that we are so grateful for. We truly have been blessed with such a supportive, inspiring family that we love so much. We continued the tradition of our "Thankful" poster for Family Home Evening earlier in the month--here is the 2014 edition as well as a few pictures from Thanksgiving Day.


The Dads took their girls down to Laura & Brandon's property to feed and ride the horses.
Claire & Emery, Avri & Sawyer
 
Apple turkeys for craft time!

Of course we played games (and watched football)!

Grandpa Jones and Emmy were on a team, and Grandma helped Claire.

 

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

11.19.2014

Grandma's funeral was beautiful. So many heartfelt tributes to our beloved Grandma Jones. Sherry and Tyra gave a wonderful life sketch, highlighting Grandma's childhood, family life, and wonderful marriage to Grandpa. The grandchildren shared memories of Grandma that taught of her amazing qualities: selflessness, optimism, finding joy in other's successes, being so classy in her act and dress, making others feel important, her love of games and family time, her example of faith and goodness. The great-grandchildren sang, "I Feel My Savior's Love". There was such a peaceful spirit of hope, love, and eternity. The assurance that we will be with Grandma again was so strong. I know she was there that day--lifting us all and sending her love. As we left the church on our way to the burial, the sun was shining so brightly--a tender mercy and reminder of Grandma.


Each of the great-granddaughters got to have a rose from the beautiful arrangement on Grandma's casket.

The Jones/Lufkin/Peterson families

Grandpa with many of his great-grandchildren.
Bridger, Sawyer, Taylor (holding Jack), Olivia, Grace, Grandpa, Emery, Claire, Avri, Maddox, Abigail, Maddie, Sam, Liam, Tracey, Stephanie, and Levi

All of Grandpa & Grandma's grandchildren.
Leslie, James, Lana, Clint, Lindsay, Grandpa, Marie, Tyler, Laura, Scott, Jess, Jake

Sherry with all seven of her children.

Love these siblings! James, Leslie, Lindsay, Jess, Lana, Laura, Jake

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Jack-8 days old

Nicole came up to take some newborn pictures of Jack. I love the smiles and sweetness she captured in the photos of our little man. Here are some favorites:


 







 



Saturday, November 1, 2014

October Instagrams

10.6.2014
This little sweetheart was such a champ today. She had her elbow pinned to fix the fracture from last week's chair jump. #clairebear #neveradullmoment

10.8.2014
Most adorable and enjoyable load of laundry I've ever done! #babyprep

 
10.17.2014
I really had no intention of posting my bathroom prego selfie, but Claire was just too cute sneaking into the pic. Hallelujah for only one more week of this BUMP! 
#kissesforbabybrother

10.18.2014
Family date to an ISU football game. #gobengals

10.19.2014
So this happened today!! Baby boy didn't want to wait until Friday for my c-section, he wanted to come today!! We are in love! 

10.21.2014
My new boyfriend Jack

10.23.2014
I have FOUR kids!!! :)

10.24.2014
Today is the day we were supposed to have our baby boy... Instead, we have been blessed with five extra days to love and cuddle this sweetheart! #babyjack

10.27.2014
This girl just adores her baby brother!

10.31.2014
Happy Halloween!!