#GCYLSKI14

We got to end 2014 with GCYL!! We loaded 65 of us on a bus and headed to Winter Park, Colorado for a ski trip. It was my first ski trip with GCYL and it was a blast! Already looking forward to many more! We had some sickness, but that did not stop us from having a BLAST and making so many incredible memories!

   

WE SURVIVED!!! :) 

         

Thankful for GCYL,

MJ

December was FUN

We got back from Europe on December 3 and hit the ground running. Thankfully I put all of our Christmas decor up before I left, except our tree. December was busy as always, filled with family, fun, decorations, presents, yummy food, christmas lights, dates, traditions, parties and so much more. We never want to forget why we celebrate and that is Jesus being born to die so that we could have a eternal life. For that we truly celebrate! We got to spend time with both of our families and lots of friends! We love this life we've been given and feel so blessed by all we have! We hope you all had a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thankful for friends, family and fun,

MJ

BIG 12 CHAMPS

WOW! It is ALWAYS GREAT TO BE A BAYLOR BEAR! What an incredible first season at the McLane Stadium. We had season tickets this year and our bears did not disappoint. Back to back big 12 champs has a very nice ring to it! So much spending Saturdays in Waco, already counting down the days until next season!

SIC EM BEARS,

MJ

Joneses Jump the Pond 2014

Since we got married we have talked about traveling the world. It is one of me and Jeffrey's favorite thing to do and we will probably always put a high value on that in our family. It is something I never regret spending money on. I love being in a new place, seeing different types of people, trying new food, but what I have finally realized that I love the MOST about traveling is the time away with Jeffrey. Our trip to London and Paris in November (right after our 3rd anniversary) was no exception, in fact it is my favorite trip to date. We had very little cell phone usage and it was a trip that included just the two of us. The conversations, exploring a new place, and just being with my man was something I will treasure forever. We planned this trip for at least a year, we had several dates nights filled with figuring out our daily itineraries (yes we are those people..if you know me you are not surprised one bit). It was a trip for the books! We spent 3 nights in London and 5 nights in Paris. If I were to go back I would skip LONDON, do not get me wrong I loved it and I am glad I saw it, but Paris was just so dreamy! We used AIRBNB and rented flats in both places and would do it again in a heartbeat. It was so fun to stay like locals would stay and be in the middle of communities where people live. We used all public transportation and walked a TON of miles. We ate a ton of food (basically whenever we wanted), took tons (1000) pictures, laughed and just took it all in. It was a trip I will NEVER forget.. already dreaming of our next International trip.

Thankful for travel,

MJ

Jennie Allen

So this summer Krista and I started reading Wrestless by Jennie Allen and meeting weekly to discuss, pray for each other and ask tough questions. It has now become something we do, and it is such a sweet time that I truly look forward to and treasure. When we found out Jennie Allen was going to be speaking at a church event in the area we decided to go. My mother in law Cathey happened to be doing the same book at the same time so she gathered her friends and met us in Dallas. It was a great weekend away and a reminder of the freedom we have in Christ and the HUGE responsibility we have to share it with others. If you haven't read the book you definitely should!

Thankful for time away with Jesus & my besties, 

MJ