Playing catch-up...Summer 2009 Edition

The massive undertaking that is catching up the blog will begin with Summer 2009- though these pics are in absolutely NO chronological order... and I'm too lazy to fix it... so here you go, Cyberfriends. :)

WHAT WE DID THIS SUMMER By, The Jonesies

We rooted for Daddy (in the rain) in his first ever Triathlon!

We celebrated the Fourth of July...

We learned who DOMINATES at two-square...

We celebrated a very BIG fifth birthday...

....like three times....

We went to cheer camp...

...and for lots of park-dates with our friends...

We did LOTS of goofy stuff around the house- and LOTS of swimming in our new pool (though I don't have pics of that, unfortunately...)

We played T-Ball (though we prefer COACH pitch...)

We endured the worst heat wave in WA history by taking an impromptu trip to the beach!

(yes, we wear hair fancies when we wear bathing suits...)

We went fun places with our cousins...

...especially grandma's house...

We went to gymnastics camp...

We participated in a play...

We graduated from preschool...

...and lots more! But there's a taste... Now, on to FALL!

Why I haven't blogged...

Hello Friends.
I'm not sure what the standard etiquette is for not updating one's blog very frequently. I feel pretty confident that Emily Post and Miss Manners have little to say about the matter. I have been repeatedly chastened by multiple folks for my ineptitude. So I feel I will offer something resembling an explanation.

Upon thorough examination of the evidence, it seems apparent that my avoidance of the blogging world (excepting my business blog) began when The Upheaval (aka- preparation for my first major Tallulah Twinkletoes show) began. This was the point in the Summer when all extraneous activities (ie: reading, crafting, sleeping, blogging, etc) ceased to exist. Since this time, life has continued in much the same manner- the Upheaval began in August, and continued into the Fall months as I participated in a number of different boutiques and little Soirees, completed MANY custom orders and daydreamed about my business plan.

I took a brief break in December to enjoy the busy, blissfully craft-laden Christmas holidays, and now I find myself still busy...
This is, of course, good for business. Family life has been largely uninterrupted, thanks to the advent of FULL DAY SCHOOL for the trio, the support of a great husband, and three hour daily naps for the Magster. My nights are late, my mornings come early and I am still figuring this balancing act out, but life is good.

So please forgive my blog neglect. I will include, for your viewing pleasure (and mine), some photos of events gone by. Since my scrapbooking days are still on hold for another year (at least), I will be better about blogging and updating the status of the Jones family for those near and far...

xoxo

AOJ