Happy 4th of July!!!

We enjoyed a fun day! Had a cookout with mom & dad and then we made homemade ice cream. Right before we left the boys did sparklers. Ashlyn wasn't crazy about them at all. We ended the night by catching the tale end of the fireworks show downtown. Happy Birthday America!!!

Another giveaway!

My friend at www.spendfreely.blogspot.com is hosting another giveaway. This time it is for some adorable baby wipe cases. Too cute! You can check them out at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5895583.

It's Been Awhile!

I have to admit that keeping up with this blog is becoming a challenge for me. For some reason I find it easier to Facebook. I guess it is easy to type and quick status, then to type something "long and meaningful" on here. I guess I will play "catch up" since I haven't blogged in awhile.

First of all, I am 12 weeks along in my pregnancy today. It seems I am starting to feel some better, so hopefully the uphill progress will continue. I have my first appt. on Wednesday morning with my midwife. I am excited that I will be able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. I think we have decided to not find out the sex of this baby since we have 2 of each and we really don't have a preference either way. Thought it would be exciting to wait this time!

Secondly, both the boys finish school this week. Bryson will graduate from K5 on Thursday night. We are so proud of him and will share pics later this week. Landon finished his K3 year on Friday. He is pretty sad that it is over, but I am looking forward to some fun times this summer. I can't believe how quickly time has passed.

Sam is making preparations for Youth Conference in a couple of weeks. He will be gone a whole week (June 15th-19th) at Gospel Light Youth Conference in Walkertown, NC. He has around 20 teenagers signed up to go and is very excited. He hasn't been to youth conference in 10 years and is looking forward to going again. Me and the kids will be holding down the fort. Sam says he is already dreading the thought of being gone from us for a whole week.

I will post some more pics soon!

Should I change my blog name?

Well, most of you are all ready know, but are going to have another baby! So now what? My blog was named Jones Family x 6 and I am not sure how to change it! I guess we will wait until the baby arrives (due Nov. 29th) to make that judgment call! Please pray for us, as this was a complete shock and surprise and we are trying to make the mental adjustments... : )

Ready for Some R&R

Today we are headed to Pigeon Forge, TN for 4 days of vacation! Not sure if 6 people (4 being ages 5 and under) is considered a vacation to some people....but we are looking forward to some family time. We have no expectations and no plans....just whatever we decide to do...no pressure! My parents will be joining us Wednesday evening. I guess we will be completely away from any internet connection since we are staying in a cabin up in the mountains.

My new "hobby"

I have always loved finding deals when I just so happened to run across them...like the other day at the mall I was buying Landon a 4 piece set outfit for Easter. On sale it was going to be like $9, which is a pretty good deal; however, it rang up for $4.19!!! I was soooo excited!!!

Now, I have moved beyond just happening to find deals, but actually looking for them! I am currently following a friend's blog www.spendfreely.blogspot.com which has taught me sooo much about saving money and getting things for almost nothing! I went out on a shopping adventure on Saturday and I want to share a couple of my finds:

Walgreens
*Bic Solei razors for free, plus I earned $.47
*Colgate toothpaste for $.25
*Degree deodorant (one for Sam and one for me), I got both for $2!
*M&M's-2 bags for $3

Publix
*Spray n Wash Max for $.50
*Tropicana Orange Juice for $.50
*2 baby wipe refills for $1.25 each

Just to name a few....hope this encourages you to go find some deals!!!!

Check out this great giveaway!

My friend has a blog at www. spendfreely.blogspot.com and is hosting a free giveaway! Someone will win a new smocked dress! Check it out!