Christmas 2013

Christmas came and went. We had a great holiday and enjoyed having Alexis be part of the family fun, though she didn't seem to care a whole deal. Next year she will. The kids have enjoyed being out of school and have liked playing with their new Christmas stuff.

Here's some photos from the holiday season.

Christmas girls.

 

Christmas boys.

Clarissa's Christmas dance recital. She did great.

Jones cousin gift exchange at the family party.

 

That would be all of us.

Christmas morning. Discovering what Santa left.

The shirt to match the boy.  Carson picked this out for Elijah.

Alexis got a few little gifts. Her faces always make the kids laugh.

Carson and his new Mad Libs book.

Dressing Clarissa's new doll.

I think they look a little alike, Clarissa and her new doll.

Some of the Jones grandkids doing the Nativity. Look, we had two baby Jesuses this year. Another Festivus MIRacle!.

Tired little girl.

 

Alexis Willow.

Alexis Willow Jones

We welcomed Alexis Willow Jones into our family last week. She is tiny and cute and we are so happy to have her. The older kids love her and get a kick out of her little sounds and movements. Things went well with the birth and we are now adjusting to life at home with a newborn.

Here are some photos from the first week of her life.

One of her first photos after birth. 

Resting peacefully. 

It almost looks likes a smile. 

The three beautiful Jones girls. 

Alexis had a girl cousin born the day after her. We were in the room right next to them in the hospital. It was fun and memorable. 

First family photo in the hospital. 

Finally home. I think that's the face she wore most the drive home. 

Settling into life at home on the couch. 

Suddenly there's four kids now. Where'd the time go? 

Happy face after bath.