I am so excited to see the rest. Tiffany is so creative and SO amazing with the kids. What a refreshing experience to get to just sit back and relax and let someone else stress about getting the perfect shot, keep the kids in good moods, and do all the editing. All I have to do is enjoy these wonderfully priceless shots!! I don't think I will ever be my kids portrait photographer again! ;) I guess it makes sense, your kids are always more behaved for someone else! Stay tuned for the rest... oh, I so have ants in my pants... can't wait!!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
I am so excited to see the rest. Tiffany is so creative and SO amazing with the kids. What a refreshing experience to get to just sit back and relax and let someone else stress about getting the perfect shot, keep the kids in good moods, and do all the editing. All I have to do is enjoy these wonderfully priceless shots!! I don't think I will ever be my kids portrait photographer again! ;) I guess it makes sense, your kids are always more behaved for someone else! Stay tuned for the rest... oh, I so have ants in my pants... can't wait!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Little Sea Monkey... we love you!
Mr. Jones and I went to the doctor yesterday to have our first ultrasound. It was so amazing. We got to see our little sea monkey and were able to see the little flutter of the heart on the monitor, it eased my mind to know I wasn't just pretending, it's real! I still can't believe it sometimes. All I can say is what a miracle it is to have this little bean growing inside me... we are due sometime in the beginning of December. They have not given me a for sure due date yet, maybe at my appointment tomorrow? ? ? We will see!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Miracles are alive and well
Let me just start out by saying how grateful I am that God has a plan for us, and that his plan for me is perfect and better than I could have ever come up with on my own.
I believe we have free will, but that Heavenly Father also puts us through trials and obstacles in life that sometimes prevent us from getting or doing what we want, impeding upon our free will.. if you will. Although it is so hard to see why, I believe there is a reason. I feel it is ALWAYS the best thing for US at the time, and in the big picture will help us to be better, help ME to be a better me.
Lets start 5 years ago, when I married the most wonderful man. I had wanted to have children ALL my life, I was born to be a mother, I just knew it. I wanted to get started on my family right away.
4 years ago... We had been trying to have children for a year, and decided we needed a little fertility help. We began going to a fertility specialist only to find out that BOTH of us had infertility issues. We were told that is was very unlikely that we would ever be able to get pregnant on our own, without help. I began taking fertility drugs, and immediately felt my body telling me that it was not the right thing to do. I stopped and began down the road of acceptance that I may not ever be able to conceive children.
a little over 3 years ago... I had made it to that place, finally, that is SO hard to get to. I was ready to accept that I would not be able to conceive a child. I was lifted up with the support of my Heavenly Father and savior Jesus Christ, my family and Husband, and began contemplating adoption as a way to begin our family.
A little while later Mike also had the feeling that we needed to go the route of adoption, that it was in the cards for us and that this would bring us children and more happiness and joy than we could ever imagine.
Shortly there after... Gabriel Robert Jones was born to the most amazing Angel Mother, Phoenix, and she did the most Christ like thing a human being can do.. she entrusted him to a family, to us, so that he could have a Mother and Father and have more than she as a young teen could give him. He made our hearts swell and we loved him from the moment we laid eyes on him.
A little over a year and a half ago... We felt the desire to have another child. I was afraid to open up my mind to trying to conceive naturally again, and was torn between trying to get pregnant (and having to give up again) or go the route of adoption again. Mr. Jones and I prayed, and both, individually, got the impression that there was a special child out there that was meant to be in our family. That needed Gabriel as an elder brother... that we needed to adopt again. We were SO excited to move forward with our family.
A little over a year ago... Malia Jones was born to yet again one of the most amazing 17 year old girls I had ever met, our second Angel Mother, Kara. She gave me the little girl I had always wanted, I love her so much. She brings light and joy into all of our lives and her and Gabe LOVE each other beyond words.
About 6 months ago... I got the distinct impression my family was complete! That we would not adopt again. I felt a sense of peace with the beautiful children we had been blessed with. I felt so much joy and love for them and felt that we had completed our family. I did not hope for having a child naturally, I was happy, we were happy. I looked back and realized that I had become what I thought would be so hard to become just a few years back, at peace and full of gratitude for Heavenly Father's plan for us to adopt our children, and not to conceive them ourselves. I felt so blessed that we had been chosen to be adoptive parents. That we got to have our children come to us in such a special way, and I had no desire to ever have it any other way than the road we had taken to get to that point. We had two beautiful amazing children that had come to us in such a miraculous way.
Just this month... A miracle. It seems God had other plans for our little family. I am PREGNANT! Now, I know this may fall on ears that have joy and some a little sadness from hearing this news. For those who also have not been able to have children naturally, I know. And all I can say is I am as grateful as a human can possibly be for this miracle. I appreciate that Heavenly Father has answered my prayers, and that He has decided that it is now my time, that now is His time (which is SO much more important than my time actually) to bless us with this miracle. For those of you who have or can have children, yours is a miracle as well, cherish it as much as you can. There are so many who never have this miracle happen to them. Be sensitive to those around you whom you know are struggling. Know that mention of child birth or pregnancy can pain them at times, it is one of the hardest trials a woman can go through.
Now, my whole point, or my main thought that I wanted to share. I am now in the future, five years into our marriage, into my wonderful blessed little family. I am looking back at my pain, suffering, difficulty accepting that I could not have children. And then my joy and happiness and realization that there was something special in store for us, two somethings, Gabe and Malia. And now, seeing that there is at least one more child, that was waiting for us to go through ALL of that, to ensure that these two that I already have, came to OUR family. I don't understand it all, God's plan for me that is, but that is ok. I trust Him, have faith in Him, and know that he knows me, Becky, and loves me more than I could ever know. And, looking back, I can see that He knows better than I do. Yes, He put me through that difficult time, puts us all through difficult times, but I feel this is why: Because how much greater can we understand joy and happiness if we have been through such sorrow and struggle? How much greater our joy will be than those who have seen no different. In other words, we have to understand pain and suffering to truly appreciate and understand joy. To have the most joy we can possibly have. And what Father would not want that for His children? We go through trials, to more appreciate the joy and miracles in our lives.
I have know this concept for many years, but this experience has made me understand it even more. I will appreciate and enjoy every moment of this miracle. I will never take it for granted because I KNOW what it is like to NOT have the choice to create your own child. I have experienced that sorrow, and now my heart is overflowing with joy at the news that we are to have a baby.
We will keep you all posted as we get any new news. Please keep us in your prayers as it is still early on. I cherish all of my friendships and loved ones. You mean the world to me, and I am SO excited to go through this with all of you by our sides.
I believe we have free will, but that Heavenly Father also puts us through trials and obstacles in life that sometimes prevent us from getting or doing what we want, impeding upon our free will.. if you will. Although it is so hard to see why, I believe there is a reason. I feel it is ALWAYS the best thing for US at the time, and in the big picture will help us to be better, help ME to be a better me.
Lets start 5 years ago, when I married the most wonderful man. I had wanted to have children ALL my life, I was born to be a mother, I just knew it. I wanted to get started on my family right away.
4 years ago... We had been trying to have children for a year, and decided we needed a little fertility help. We began going to a fertility specialist only to find out that BOTH of us had infertility issues. We were told that is was very unlikely that we would ever be able to get pregnant on our own, without help. I began taking fertility drugs, and immediately felt my body telling me that it was not the right thing to do. I stopped and began down the road of acceptance that I may not ever be able to conceive children.
a little over 3 years ago... I had made it to that place, finally, that is SO hard to get to. I was ready to accept that I would not be able to conceive a child. I was lifted up with the support of my Heavenly Father and savior Jesus Christ, my family and Husband, and began contemplating adoption as a way to begin our family.
A little while later Mike also had the feeling that we needed to go the route of adoption, that it was in the cards for us and that this would bring us children and more happiness and joy than we could ever imagine.
Shortly there after... Gabriel Robert Jones was born to the most amazing Angel Mother, Phoenix, and she did the most Christ like thing a human being can do.. she entrusted him to a family, to us, so that he could have a Mother and Father and have more than she as a young teen could give him. He made our hearts swell and we loved him from the moment we laid eyes on him.
A little over a year and a half ago... We felt the desire to have another child. I was afraid to open up my mind to trying to conceive naturally again, and was torn between trying to get pregnant (and having to give up again) or go the route of adoption again. Mr. Jones and I prayed, and both, individually, got the impression that there was a special child out there that was meant to be in our family. That needed Gabriel as an elder brother... that we needed to adopt again. We were SO excited to move forward with our family.
A little over a year ago... Malia Jones was born to yet again one of the most amazing 17 year old girls I had ever met, our second Angel Mother, Kara. She gave me the little girl I had always wanted, I love her so much. She brings light and joy into all of our lives and her and Gabe LOVE each other beyond words.
About 6 months ago... I got the distinct impression my family was complete! That we would not adopt again. I felt a sense of peace with the beautiful children we had been blessed with. I felt so much joy and love for them and felt that we had completed our family. I did not hope for having a child naturally, I was happy, we were happy. I looked back and realized that I had become what I thought would be so hard to become just a few years back, at peace and full of gratitude for Heavenly Father's plan for us to adopt our children, and not to conceive them ourselves. I felt so blessed that we had been chosen to be adoptive parents. That we got to have our children come to us in such a special way, and I had no desire to ever have it any other way than the road we had taken to get to that point. We had two beautiful amazing children that had come to us in such a miraculous way.
Just this month... A miracle. It seems God had other plans for our little family. I am PREGNANT! Now, I know this may fall on ears that have joy and some a little sadness from hearing this news. For those who also have not been able to have children naturally, I know. And all I can say is I am as grateful as a human can possibly be for this miracle. I appreciate that Heavenly Father has answered my prayers, and that He has decided that it is now my time, that now is His time (which is SO much more important than my time actually) to bless us with this miracle. For those of you who have or can have children, yours is a miracle as well, cherish it as much as you can. There are so many who never have this miracle happen to them. Be sensitive to those around you whom you know are struggling. Know that mention of child birth or pregnancy can pain them at times, it is one of the hardest trials a woman can go through.
Now, my whole point, or my main thought that I wanted to share. I am now in the future, five years into our marriage, into my wonderful blessed little family. I am looking back at my pain, suffering, difficulty accepting that I could not have children. And then my joy and happiness and realization that there was something special in store for us, two somethings, Gabe and Malia. And now, seeing that there is at least one more child, that was waiting for us to go through ALL of that, to ensure that these two that I already have, came to OUR family. I don't understand it all, God's plan for me that is, but that is ok. I trust Him, have faith in Him, and know that he knows me, Becky, and loves me more than I could ever know. And, looking back, I can see that He knows better than I do. Yes, He put me through that difficult time, puts us all through difficult times, but I feel this is why: Because how much greater can we understand joy and happiness if we have been through such sorrow and struggle? How much greater our joy will be than those who have seen no different. In other words, we have to understand pain and suffering to truly appreciate and understand joy. To have the most joy we can possibly have. And what Father would not want that for His children? We go through trials, to more appreciate the joy and miracles in our lives.
I have know this concept for many years, but this experience has made me understand it even more. I will appreciate and enjoy every moment of this miracle. I will never take it for granted because I KNOW what it is like to NOT have the choice to create your own child. I have experienced that sorrow, and now my heart is overflowing with joy at the news that we are to have a baby.
We will keep you all posted as we get any new news. Please keep us in your prayers as it is still early on. I cherish all of my friendships and loved ones. You mean the world to me, and I am SO excited to go through this with all of you by our sides.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
A tweety treat
For those of you who have been around since my family website days, you will remember that we have a mother dove that nests in our hanging orchid plant in the backyard, every spring. She showed up a few weeks ago and it seemed both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Dove we happy to see each other again! She is always so tame with me and lets me stand on the bench and peek in on her to check the progress.
A few mornings ago we were awoken by little chirping outside of our bedroom window. I was so excited to see the new arrivals! They have been safely tucked under their Mama until today.
I took the kids outside to hold them up and to see if would could glimpse at the babies yet and they were both poking out from under their Mommy! So cute!! We will keep you updated as they grow and "fly the nest" in the next couple of weeks.
A few mornings ago we were awoken by little chirping outside of our bedroom window. I was so excited to see the new arrivals! They have been safely tucked under their Mama until today.
I took the kids outside to hold them up and to see if would could glimpse at the babies yet and they were both poking out from under their Mommy! So cute!! We will keep you updated as they grow and "fly the nest" in the next couple of weeks.
CREATE
I had to share this, it is inspiring. Hope you all have a wonderful day and remember to create! It is something I LOVE to do and it always brings me so much joy and happiness.
NOTE: Don't forget to pause or turn off the blog music before you watch this. It has music all it's own...
NOTE: Don't forget to pause or turn off the blog music before you watch this. It has music all it's own...
Sneaky sneaky....
I worked, ALL day yesterday. I HAD to. SO behind on albums and editing and all kinds of photo stuff. It was one of those days I sat the kids in front of the tv with lots of toy options and just worked and worked. Breaks for lunch and diaper changes and loves for Lia when she needed them.
Gabe is three... have I told you that yet? Well, he has gotten pretty sneaky in his old age. This is how I found him half way through the day...
At first I was FURIOUS with him and gave him a good scolding. Then I asked, " Why would you do that!" and his repy, " I just wanted striped Mama... so I could be a lion!" (lions and tigers are the same thing to him). I quickly turned around and did a big silent laugh and quickly tried to get back my composure so I could continue with the scolding. TIME OUT... his regular place these days. He is obsessed with crawling around the house like a lion, I give him points for being so creative!
He also came out of my room with some special "easter treats" from under my bed saying, "Mommy, what are these for?" AHH, caught! Time to find a better hiding place! He has seemed to have forgotten now, or realized he was not supposed to know about that stuff, phew!
Now I am off to scrub off the stripes! Didn't have the drive to deal with the pen last night before bed. FYI- pen does not just melt off in the tub.... in case you didn't know. I was praying it would.
Gabe is three... have I told you that yet? Well, he has gotten pretty sneaky in his old age. This is how I found him half way through the day...
At first I was FURIOUS with him and gave him a good scolding. Then I asked, " Why would you do that!" and his repy, " I just wanted striped Mama... so I could be a lion!" (lions and tigers are the same thing to him). I quickly turned around and did a big silent laugh and quickly tried to get back my composure so I could continue with the scolding. TIME OUT... his regular place these days. He is obsessed with crawling around the house like a lion, I give him points for being so creative!He also came out of my room with some special "easter treats" from under my bed saying, "Mommy, what are these for?" AHH, caught! Time to find a better hiding place! He has seemed to have forgotten now, or realized he was not supposed to know about that stuff, phew!
Now I am off to scrub off the stripes! Didn't have the drive to deal with the pen last night before bed. FYI- pen does not just melt off in the tub.... in case you didn't know. I was praying it would.
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