Summer 2012 Running

Here's Beth and I at the end of a 12 mile run-- it felt fantastic!

Crossing the finish line at the Roots and Blues 10K run! Left to Right: Kris, Julie, Beth, Crickett

Another shot as we crossed the finish line together- this was so fun!

After the roots and blues 10K run...Julie, Beth, Crickett

Beth and I after we ran 10 miles together! It was our first time running that far.

Here we are after a 10 mile run...Pat, Julie, Beth and Crickett

After the 10 mile run.

My finishers medal for the 10 K run.

Right after the 10 K run.

Running is so great.

I took some pictures on my 8 mile run this morning with Jax.   It was a good run overall, but at one point Jax saw a squirrel carrying something across the path and going pretty slow, so he decided to bolt.  I took a tumble and was dragged a bit, but at least I was able to catch Jax and grab his leash while he was at the base of the tree which the squirrel had climbed.  I was back up and running in no time, after I let Jax lick my wounded elbow.  This is one of the most peaceful trails I run on, called the MKT trail.

I ran the Roots n Blues 10K!!!

I had such a great time with my friends! It is such a rush being out there running with all those people. It was fantastic!

 

New Family Photos as of this summer 2012

Jared Jr.

Isaac

Mary

Tommy

Sam

Rusty

The Mom & Dad



The Jones Train



The Jones Family

Ice Skating in Jefferson City

We left Rusty at home with his Daddy and went Ice skating! We brought Sarah along for the ride. We had lots of fun...especially Sam who kept on slipping around the whole time but loved every minute of it!

Time to catch up a little bit...

My little Gangsta! ha ha Rusty at the beginning of 2012 playing outside with a stick. So cute!

Here is my best little buddies looking out into our back yard/treehouse.

Sam & Rusty- BFF's

We got Mary a puppy for her birthday this year in April.  It is a pug/schnauzer mix named "Zoey", but we call her "Joe-Joe", "skippito-burrito" and "booboo-tweetie-poo". She snuggles up and sleeps with Mary every night. It is so sweet!

Here is our other dog--a golden retriever named Jax.  We call him "Scooby", "Tubby", "Jaxxy", and "Bo-zay".  He is the most loving creature on the planet.  He gives the kids constant affection- sometimes too much affection- licking them and putting his paws up on their laps and jumping up, curling up, AND ESPECIALLY begging for food!!! He is a master at finding a way to eat as much of our dinners as possible.  One night we put a beautiful pork tenderloin on the table and went into the kitchen to get the side dishes only to return 2 seconds later and see 1/2 of it missing!  Stinker!!!!

I ran 10 MILES this morning!!!!!!! Yay!

These are my buddies!  Pat, Myself, Beth, and Crickett...they are the best!

Hey I am seeing if I can post to this blog using my iPod. We went to the devils icebox cave and had fun! Here is a pic

More outdoor fun 2011