Happy Birthday Gabriel

Both boys had their well-child doctor appointments today. They are healthy, growing boys, who are happy most of the time.
Gabriel: 31.8lbs, 37" (50th % for both height and weight)
Noah: 25 1/2" (75th %), 15.4lbs (60th %), and 16 1/2" head (50th %).
Gabriel has been sleeping since 12:15, after his 2 shots today. Just checked on him, still breathing and alive - can't believe it has been 4 hours of napping for him. He also had an unfortunate accident getting into the doctor's office when he fell and got a huge goose egg on his forehead - but exam was fine by the doctor. Just as big as 1/2 of his entire forehead.
Hope this cooler weather stays around. We love fall, the crisp cool air, football on Thurdays with Daddy, leaves changing, apple crisp in the oven, it is so comforting. Hope all you out their are comforted too.
Love, Jones fam.

This picture cracks me up, Papa - didn't you get the memo, look like them :)



We have a 3 year old in our house. This is hard to believe. So much has changed in 3 years - for the better. As parents, Bart and I, have become kinder, gentler, more patient, and more empathetic. We even see the world through different eyes. Not that being a parent is all sunshine and roses, because it is not. But I am a better person for being a Mom, more fulfilled and centered. Thank you to Gabriel for doing that for us. You made us want to be better - for you and your brother.
We enjoyed a birthday bash at our house despite the cool temperatures on Saturday afternoon. All of our favorites were in attendence, minus Aunt Kristen and Uncle John, who were missed terribly.