Monday, November 10, 2008

One of London's FIRSTS!




Last week London and I spent the night with my sister. Ian was supposed to go with us, but after he got "sick" in my car :( I decided to leave him home with Justin. He was fine, I just think he had gotten really dizzy on the merry-go-round at school and it upset his stomach.

We had a really great time! Lin and I cooked dinner and enjoyed some wine. Lin had purchased some artichokes for us and little did I know...London loved them!
I don't think she really got much to eat from them, but she sure enjoyed chewing on the leaves!!!

GO TECH! GET THOSE GUNS UP!


Yes, Saturday was quite an exciting day! After all, Texas Tech beat OSU to hold on to a secured #2 ranking nationwide. The Jones household was all set for the big event! After a very productive day planting bulbs for next spring and Justin washing and waxing my car, we settled in for a night of college football. I had made a brisket that morning complimented by roasted potatoes and carrots. Let me just say Mikey a.k.a. London ate the heck out of some brisket!!! She loved it.
The game was so very exciting! Oh how proud I am to be a Red Raider! I think we really have a shot at the National Championship.

Everyone enjoyed the game and cheering on those Red Raiders!




Bless her little heart! She just could not stay awake till the end! Notice the Double T still stuck to her face! :-) Sweet dreams little one!

Sunday, November 9, 2008

BFF!


The other morning was a typical morning. I had just arrived home from a night of work. I was immediately greeted at the back door by "little bit" screeching with glee to see her mommy! Oh what a glorious site. Her little self came teetering around the corner, smiling from ear to ear (of course behind her pacifier), arms lifted in the air as to say "Hi, mommy, I've missed you so much...please pick me up!"

Ian was in his bathroom all by himself brushing his teeth and preparing for another day of school. Justin had already fed the kids breakfast, and the lunches were packed and ready to go. I proceeded to help Ian dress for school. Daddy had his clothes, underwear, socks and shoes already laid out. Ian said "good morning Mommy!, I've been a good boy and I slept in daddy's bed last night!" He was genuinely happy to see me, and his little joyful voice is just such affirmation that I have the greatest little boy ever!

After dressing Ian, we returned back into the kitchen where London was dressed for school and playing in her favorite drawer full of mommy's kitchen gadgets. Justin returned in the kitchen with the dog's food. Because it was chilly outside, Justin decided to feed Chloe in the kitchen floor, so she would not be cold outside...she is such a spoiled dog!

Before I knew what was happening, London had made herself over to Chloe's food bowl! A BIG NO, NO! Chloe is a bit funny with her food to say the least, as well as being scared to death of the kids. BUT NOT TODAY! You would have thought London and Chloe had been best friends forever! It was too cute. London had her hands full of food and was ever so tenderly feeding them to her new best friend...one by one! Chloe did not mind at all! It was as if she was enjoying the extra bit of spoiling by being hand fed. It was an instantaneous friendship between London and Chloe. This NEVER would have happened between Ian and Chloe! I've decided it must be a girl thing!