Random Pics

I'm generally a pretty good picture-taker, but I find myself taking a ridiculous amount of pictures of Jack!! He is just so cute, pulls the cutest faces, and we are just trying to soak in these newborn days that pass so quickly. So here's a small sample of the many random pictures I take of our cute boy...

We snuggle...a lot!!

 

With Dad too!

  

These big sisters love their baby brother!! Avri especially is a huge help to hold him and calm him down if I'm busy.

Claire & Emmy sang Jack to sleep so I could get ready.

 

   

There are no words for this picture!! It cracks me up!!!!

Jack gives us quite a few cute sleepy smiles and we have caught a couple awake ones...

But we see quite a bit of this adorable furrowed brow! :)

Look at those cute dimples!!

November Instagrams

11.4.2014

Never a shortage of helpers around here... :)

11.6.2014

Apparently we use a mold for our babies. ;)

11.7.2014

Just a little walk to the park with my babes.

11.14.2014

Good Morning!

11.20.2014

No more cast! Yay!! #clairebear

11.25.2014

This little boy is full of smiles when he's sleeping. #sweetdreams

11.26.2014

I just survived Costco and the mall with four kids by myself! Have I showered today? No. But that's beside the point! ;) I'm gonna go ahead and claim a victory!!

 

11.28.2014

Daddy-daughter date for the Parade of Lights downtown.

11.30.2014

You better believe I kiss this adorable little face all day long!!! #6weeksold

{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.

 

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

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: