Faith

This week we have seen two great miracles in our family. While talking to my kids about the first miracle I explained that the Dr's think Uncle Josh is going to be OK and he has beaten most of the cancer inside his body. The prayers we have said in his behalf have a been answered. I also explained that the Priesthood blessing which he was given at the beginning of his treatment has helped him to overcome this horrible disease and to not be as sick as he might have otherwise. To this explanation my six yr old replied,
"We knew he would get better, we just had to wait awhile"
Talk about tears. I cannot explain how that simple little statement blew me away. Sometimes I think my kids teach me more than I can ever teach them. Simple statements that pack a huge lasting punch.

Our second miracle came in the form of a sweet little baby 10 plus years in the making. Olivia Lauren Warner was born to my Brother Clint and his amazing wife Jessica at 3:33 this morning. They have tried for years to have children without success. They have two adorable kids brought to them through adoption but were never able to carry their own biological child. Somehow through the miracle of modern medicine they were blessed to carry this new baby girl full term. Since we learned of Jessica's pregnancy we have had her in our prayers. This is such an amazing teaching experience for my children to see their prayers answered in such a tangible way.

During one family prayer a few months ago Easton said the most simple and heartfelt prayer;

" Dear Heavenly Father, we thank thee for our blessings, Please bless Uncle Josh, Uncle Jered (recently diagnosed with diabetes), Aunt Jessica and Grandpa Warner (had just undergone hip replacement) . We thank thee for our family and all our blessings and we say these things..."

Oh to be 5 yrs old again and know that the Lord hears and answers our prayers. He had no doubt in his mind that his prayers would be answered. He KNEW for certain that his Heavenly Father would handle all things if he just asked him too. No Fear, Just Faith.

Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ: "As parents, we have been commanded to teach our children “to understand the doctrine of … faith in Christ the Son of the living God” (D&C 68:25). This requires more than merely recognizing faith as a gospel principle. “To have faith is to have confidence in something or someone” (Bible Dictionary, “Faith,” 669). True faith must be centered in Jesus Christ. “Faith is a principle of action and of power” (Bible Dictionary, 670). It requires us to do, not merely to believe. Faith is a spiritual gift from God that comes through the Holy Ghost. It requires a correct understanding and knowledge of Jesus Christ, His divine attributes and perfect character, His teachings, Atonement, Resurrection, and priesthood power. Obedience to these principles develops complete trust in Him and His ordained servants and assurance of His promised blessings."
Elder Kevin W. Pearson, Quorum of the Seventy. You can read more from his article HERE.

Where does the time go?

I can't believe that my big boy is in Kindergarten already.

Trent started School on Aug 31. He got to ride the bus with his cousins, which was the highlight of his first day.

He is in Ms. Betsy's class, I'm pretty sure she's been teaching for about 50 yrs, no joke. But he is LOVING it! His best friend and cousin, Raynee is in his class.

I am so glad for him to be learning to read and meeting new friends. I just can't come to terms with my little Trenter being in Kindergarten already.

Happy Bithday to You!

Hope you have a great #28!

We love you,

Amanda, Trent Easton & Bryn Leigh

Amanda Jones Photography is Moving!

Amanda Jones Photography is in the process of moving to www.amandajonesphoto.typepad.com.
I hope this new site will help my clients view their images more easily as well as see more of the images from your sessions. If you have recently had a session and you cannot find your images on www.amandajonesphoto.blogspot.com please click the link www.amandajonesphoto.typepad.com
this should take you to my page, then click the link under your cover picture and enter your image gallery.

Thanks for your patients as I get all the bugs worked out of this new site. If you are having trouble viewing your images just send me an email and I will be happy to help you figure it all out.

Thanks again for helping me grow in this great new adventure!

Amanda

"Home" at Last

We've finally finished the
house!

I know you are probably grateful to not have to hear about our house building adventures anymore. We are just grateful to finally be able to enjoy the comforts of our own home once again. The Scott's are grateful to not have to share a home with the CrAzY Jones family anymore. Thank you Scott's for allowing us to invade your space for the past 10 months.

The kitchen, still needs a little cleaning up from construction. The cabinets by the way, came from Cabinetry Classics in Orem! The only contractor that I had a bad experience with. Don't use them!!!! Beautiful Cabinets=Terrible Service!!!

This is looking toward the kitchen and great room and upstairs to the bonus room.

This is one thing that I was going to leave out, my jetted tub. I had thought of saving a little $ and just getting a regular tub but my sweet husband, who's usually a cheap-skate told me to go for it and now I can't wait till I can enjoy it.

We have come so far in just a few short months. This was the old house in April. It seems like it's taken a lifetime but it's all worth it.

We are so fortunate to build this great house in the most beautiful lot in the whole world. We couldn't have done it without all the help we got from all of our family and friends. We are incredibly lucky to have had helpers around to pitch in anytime we had a deadline to meet or just when we needed an extra hand. We have truly been blessed with the greatest family in the whole world! I can't begin to name all the people who have helped us along the way. Thank you to all of you have helped us along the way. Please come and make more memories with us as we enjoy our new home! Easton made sure he got his face in all the pictures. He is such a weirdo, but we love him! This is him and Murphy sitting by the front door (which I have to brag only cost me $150.00 for an 8ft by 4ft alder door!!!I'm such a wise shopper) with all the pumpkins that WE Grew in the Garden. Yes that's right we grew our own pumpkins!!

First Day of Preschool

Today was Easton's first day of preschool (I nearly cried when I left him)

He is going to New Beginnings Preschool, or as he calls it his "girlfriends house".

Easton has a small crush on Tenille Lawrence whose Mom runs the school.

He loves people and interacting with other kids so I'm sure he will love preschool.

But it still makes me a little sad.

I do however get to spend more alone time with Trent, while Easton's at school and Little Sister naps.

Mr. & Mrs.

K.C. and Alyssa will be married on Oct 1, 2009.
Congratulations K.C. and
Welcome to the family Alyssa (we really aren't as crazy as we seem)
You guys are so cute together, we are so happy for you!

The past 7 yrs. In a Nutshell.

Seven years ago today, on a very, very hot Friday morning (very early 7:00 am to be exact) Jason Richard Jones and I were married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. It seems so crazy to think that it has been seven years already. So much has happened in the past seven years.
We bought a house, got a dog and a cat. Lost both the dog and the cat.
Tried our hand at parenting, (yes we decided to take on a kid even though we couldn't take care of our pets. Thankfully we did much better at parenting then we did at pet-owning.) thus came about Trenton.
Had another kid, just 12 months and 3 weeks later. The result was Easton. Without him rushing to join our family, Trent would have ended up an only child.
We got a degree in Business from UT St. I say "We" because I did write several papers for Jason's English class so I deserve at least 4 credits of that degree.
Sold our cute little house on Fox Run.
Bought a new house. Did months and months of remodeling.
Had another baby, sweet little Bryn Leigh
Sold house on 550 South
Began construction on our dream home.

Through all that changing we have grown more and more in love, for each other and our little family.

Love you Jason, here to seventy more years just like the last 7 ( or maybe 5 wink, wink.)

THS Class of 2009

Don't Wait For The World To Get You.....
YOU Go Get The World.

SUCCESS IS NOT A GOAL,
IT IS THE JOURNEY... IT IS NOT ONE THING,
IT IS THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE END. Anonymous

Congratulations Michael!!!!!
We are proud of you and of the person that you are.

Thanks for being such a great Uncle to our kids. Good Luck!!!