Our First 5k

Henry and I ran our first 5K race this weekend. It was during the Bluffton Seafood Festival and the route ran through downtown Bluffton (where we used to live when we first moved here). We have been running a couple of months now (when I say we, I mean me pushing Henry in the stroller). And when I say running I mean a little faster than a fast walk. I know this is not such a big deal to the many Jones' who run amazing lengths marathon after marathon, but It was the first time I have ever competed running in a race, and I was pretty proud of myself. I will say that we did have a very supportive daddy that got up early with us to help us get ready. The pictures he took on the other hand are not the most professional, but I did find out later that he happened to be standing in an ant pile while waiting, so I guess you can't get too upset. We all had a great time, and it was a fun way to spend a Saturday morning.








This is our neighbor, Jenn. She has a little girl, Darcy that is 3 days younger than Henry. Jenn won first place in our age group!

Pumpkin Patch

Our friend Amanda and her son Harper invited Henry and I to a moms group outing that was visiting a local pumpkin patch. It was so cute! There was so much for kids to do there. They had a bounce house, farm animals, tractor races, hay mazes, and hayrides. Both of our kids are younger so we couldn't do everything, but it was such a nice day, and we enjoyed being outside...not to mention the cute pics we got. We did take advantage of showing them the animals and taking the hayride to the pumpkin patch. Next year will be a whole other story! (By the way I almost wrote whole nother story, until I realized nother was not a word...maybe just to southerners!)


So much fun to take pictures of!

Lovin' Fall

We decided to take advantage of the nice weather and head outdoors!


Henry is very aware of textures, and loved playing with the grass more than anything!



Trying to figure out the swing.

We are enjoying the Fall weather, and are glad to get outside! It's amazing how a change in climate can put you in such a great mood!

Thankful

Sorry for being so MIA, but time is an issue these days. It's so funny how when times are bad (you know what I mean, with everything going on) you appreciate the things you should a lot more. Staying at home, and trying to save money, can get a little wearing, but just when you think you can't stroll around the block another time, Henry becomes more and more entertaining. He is a funny kid. There will be times throughout the day when I say something to him, like he completely understands me of course, and he just looks and me and laughs! I love that! I love how he hangs on your every word one minute, and then is too busy the next (trying to get into something he shouldn't) and choses to ignore you the next! How do they understand this so young? But, he is a true blessing, and I would not trade the time I spend with him for the world! Sorry just wanted to go off for a minute, on the appreciation of what is truly important.

By the way, our anniversary trip was great! We enjoyed the time together, and didn't talk about Henry...too much!

For some reason it's not letting me post pics, so I'll send some later!

Update

I know it has been a while, and we've done a lot in the past couple of weeks so I thought I would share some pictures to keep you in the know. Oh, and one more exciting thing....Jeff and I are celebrating our 4th Anniversary today! We are headed to Charleston this weekend (yes, without Henry) to stay at an Inn downtown, eat at a nice restaurant, and most importantly SLEEP IN! I'm sure we'll have a lot more to share when we return!

We have now mastered every vegetable. Carrots and Sweet Potatoes are his favorite! Mrs. Jones says that orange food will give him nice, tan skin. This might be his only hope, if he continues to favor his dad!

We made a birthday sign for Daddy who turned 29 on the 28th of September!

More visitors were in store for us as we traveled to Sumter this past weekend. Here is Henry with Gigi.

Aunt Leslie, who is getting very good at spoiling him!

And last, but not least, a trip to visit Memonie! She looks great, and was so happy to see Henry!