The Jones Family Fishing Adventure

Abingdon Fishing April 2007

In April, the Jones family met in Abingdon, VA for a little fishing adventure. Stan's brother, Sidney came from Minnesota with baby Taletta. His sister, Bonnie, husband Jack and twins Matt and Meg came from Virginia. His parents also came and life-long friend, John. We missed brother Mark and his family. It was a cool day, but lots of fun for the family to be together with a popular pasttime. It was also sooo good to see those mountains! We know we are close to "home" when we see them. We don't realize how much we miss them until they enter our view.

Dinner in Knoxville!

On the way to Abingdon, VA to see family, we stopped off for dinner with our dear friends, The Beelers! How we miss them! As you can see here, the kids have grown, but they are still close at heart. It was wonderful to share a meal with God-given friends. We couldn't believe it had been 3 years.....What a blessing to still share life!

Super Speller!

Leah is confidently spelling one of her words. We were so proud of her effort and initiative.

There were 8 contestants in Leah's age group.

And then there were 2.......Mom was a nervous wreck by this point, but Leah was as cool as a cucumber. Each turn, she took the mike with a BIG smile. They had to move on to 3rd grade words because these 2 gals were Super Spellers! It was a tough match.



Our winner! Leah earned 2nd place in the Written Spelling Test. (She missed one word!)
Leah also placed 2nd in the Oral Spelling Bee.
We are so proud that she glorified God by doing her best! And her best gave her a lot of confidence! Way to go, Leah!

Grandma Martin Turns 90!

Grandma Martin's 90th!

March Virginia Trip and Granny's 85th!

Mom is "Moo-ving" on Up!

Back in January, Shannon was chosen to be on the Mayfield Dairy's Consumer Council.
And boy has it been a treat! There are an average of 12 people on the council who meet every month or two to give feedback on products and advertising. It is so much fun!
The girls have been so excited that "Mom knows Scottie Mayfield". But their favorite part is that we get some free Mayfield products. Another blessing from the Lord!

A Trip to the Atlanta Zoo!