My Girls

My sister's (Amanda) photography hobby has paid off well for us. She took these last September for me. She took more than a hundred pics but I just wanted to share a few.

Christmas 2007

Yes, I know I'm a little late at updating the blog. Anyway,
forgot the camera to just about every event we had in December so I am limited
in the Picture department. Christmas Eve, this year, was at my
parents with the all the Christmas Eve stuff- dinner, presents, skits by the
grandkids, and the Christmas Story. Christmas morning, as
always, a messy event. The most loved present of all was a silly little
"wiggleator" that I picked up last minute(suggestion by Heather
Adams). All morning and night we had "wiggleator races" from the
front door, around the island, and back to the front door. I had the
best record, even the Duncan boys couldn't beat, until sweet little Jordan came
along and crushed my record by a second. I had to give up at that point.
Anyway, Christmas was enjoyable this year with everyone on the Duncan side here. Get-togethers, eating, parties, food, more get-togethers,
more food, going out to eat, "family pictures", more food,
games,etc. Looking back, it was really fun to see everyone.

Spanish Fork High "Preference"

I totally "stink" at this. I've been sitting here for "forever" and can't think of a cute way to say anything. I am definalty not a "Kristen" type with her creative writing ( English, not my strong point), anyway, Brit says she had a great time. They (Mary & Taylor, Whitney & Greg, McKelle and ?, Ashley & Coltan) had dinner at Maccaroni Grill (yummm- the waiter knew brady and Grandpa Stu- who knows everyone) then went and had their pictures taken. Then the dance- Brit's date, Ryan ,taught her the Swing and the Waltz (I know, I know- quite the ladies-man). After the dance, they went to Ashleys house up in Covered Bridge Canyon and they sledded down the road(sometimes it's better that you don't know what your teenage daughter is doing until after- as if it makes it any better) and, of course, Brit had a collission with a snow bank- aka a bruised arm and birdies flying around her head! Then to top off the evening they watched Sportscenter and ate "treats". She came home loving the whole night- crash included!

Mexico!!!

Hey everyone- we just got back from Mexico. We went to Mexico for nine days to do a Humanitarian Project with a group called Builders w/out Borders of Utah. We built a home for a woman named Sofia and her daughters family. The stake president in the outskirts of Tijuana selected Sofia to get a new home. Her only request when asked what she would like in her new home was to be connected to the public sewer system and have indoor plumbing. With many donations of time and money our group of 18 built her a two-story home in 4 1/2 days. Our family had the experience of a lifetime being able to take the time to go there and meet the people of Mexico and to see first hand the way they live and to be able to help some live a little better. It was shocking to me to see the way they live in that particular area. The resort towns are clean and modern but the areas where real life is lived it is a different world. I can't describe the conditions. You have to experience it yourself to really understand. No wonder they want to come here to America. They are amazing people. So kind and loving and strong in the gospel. The church is the same anywhere you go and that is a comforting feeling. The girls loved the experience and came away with the knowledge that we are so BLESSED! We have everything we need and want and there are many people in the world that struggle just to survive. I think we may do this every Thanksgiving.

It's about time!

I'm finally with it. I'm no good at journaling so I figured that I could journal and tell you what's up with the girls at the same time. So, to start off, we are the Jones Family. Tom, Tommy, or Jonesy, which ever you want to call him, me (Heather), Brit & Brooke! Of course you all know that but it feels really strange to me talking like this to a web page:) But I think I will get used to it. Thanks Heather Adams for giving me the idea. So many times I have things to share about the girls but I forget or get to busy to call so I end up depending on the Helen phone system to spread the good news about what's going on in our neck of the woods. I think this will be fun as well as documenting the Tom Jones Family shenanigans. So here it goes and wish me luck.