Birthday Fun

This birthday was extra special because we got to find out the gender of Baby Jones (post coming soon). Jeffrey also made me an appointment at the dry bar and rounded up our besties for a cooking class at Sur La Table. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon and we are already planning our Christmas date there.

Thankful for Birthday Fun,

MJ

Life Lately Catch up

Well life has been full and fast! We have been busy per usual but I want to be able to have this to look back over and remember. So I am going to do a little I-Phone picture recap.

We had a baby shower for Bethany and Evelyn! We cannot wait to meet her! 

 The Joneses came in town and we attended a marriage conference and had a staycation in Southlake. 

 Our sweet friends The Wallace's hosted the most amazing Valentines Dinner for us! They love us so well! 

 Enjoyed dinner, patio weather and AZ planning with the Stickles! 

 The boys had a diaper shower for Daniel! We are excited to meet Jack! 

 Attended the IF conference with these amazing ladies! It was an amazing conference and I cannot wait to hopefully attend in Austin next year! 

Thankful for family, friends and fun, 

MJ 

It's the MOST Wonderful time of the Year

Christmas fun is in full swing around here! We are having a blast celebrating with all of our friends and looking forward to family celebrations as well. We are taking time to remember what this season is really about, the advent study I am doing has been such a sweet reminder of Jesus's birth, but also a reminder that he is coming back again. He is the only one who can truly provide us with hope and peace. I pray that this season I grow closer to him and that all that I do reflects my relationship with him. I pray that this Christmas season we find true Joy in Jesus & him alone! 

I mean I couldn't not share :) 

This is not really Christmas related, but I had to document our first trip to Magnolia and our last home game this season! SIC EM BEARS! 

We celebrated with our community group with tacky sweaters and white elephant! 

Our town is known as the Christmas Capitol of Texas & we kicked off the season with a Parade of Lights (or people) down main street 

We had our 2nd annual GCYL Mr. Christmas Tree 

We celebrated with our favorite Juniors with hot chocolate and smores 

My sweet friend Bethany hosted our first annual ornament exchange for some of my favorite girls! Seriously thankful for each and everyone of these girls and their friendship

We went on our 5th annual best friend Christmas date with the Jeffrey's.. when we got married we decided it would be more fun to go do something instead of get gifts and it has stuck and it is one of my favorite traditions

Then we got to celebrate with our GCYL family! This Christmas party is always such a sweet time.  I look forward to it every year! 

Wow! What an incredible first half of DECEMBER! It sounds a bit exhausting, but I honestly wouldn't trade a moment we've gotten to have this month. I am super thankful for this life God has given us! Looking forward to a more low key week before we head off to Winter Park for GCYL ski trip and then back home to celebrate Christmas with our families! 

Thankful for Christmas fun, 

MJ 

First Annual Friendsgiving

This past weekend we hosted our first annual friendsgiving. We have been blessed behind measure with the community of people we are surrounded with. We cleared our living room out and created one big long table, then spent time around the fire enjoying each others company. We fried and smoked a turkey (thanks AJ & Jeffrey) and everyone else provided sides, appetizers and dessert. It was night filled with food, laughter, and great company. I am so thankful for our home and for the relationships we have with these friends.

Thankful for November, 

MJ 

Fall is Fun Take 2

Wow! I cannot believe it is already November. October is always a long month working in schools, but it sure did fly by this year. We had such a fun month making sweet memories and I'm gonna recap via my Iphone.

First up.. My Sweet niece Ruthie.. because I mean she is the cutest.. 

We went on our 3rd Whirlwind Weekend which actually go renamed to Girlwind weekend ) It was an all girls 24 hour trip to OKC! We had an absolute blast! 

Jeffrey got away for a boys weekend with his Dad.. He is definitely in his happy place here! 

I got to finally celebrate my sweet mom's birthday with a cooking class at Sur La Table! We had an absolute blast! 

TAYLOR SWIFT was one of the definite high lights of the month.. I mean we bought tickets over a year ago! She did not disappoint! Already ready for her next concert! 

Baylor Homecoming got rained out for us this year, but that did not stop us from having a blast! We had a brunch watching party and then ended the day at Dave & Busters playing games! Thankful we met our best friends at Baylor! 

My sweet friend Linda got baptized! It was incredible! 

We celebrated Halloween with VineVille and dressed up as the instagram girls! We spent Halloween weekend in Lubbock and I am shocked, but I got no pictures! We had a blast with the Joneses though! 

I also got some sweet time with my 3 boys! Boy am I thankful for them! 

Thankful for October, Pumpkins and sweet memories, 

MJ