"This is my life, its not a lot, but its my life!"

Another CJ blog for your reading pleasure...

I would like to take some time and convey the relationship with my beautiful wife, Rebecca. Now we all know her O' so delicate charm when sharing personal views on ANY subject. This personality trait has provided us with countless fun, awkward, and even volatile situations. For those of you who have NO idea what I'm talking about, picture this scenario: We have some friends over and we happen to be talking about how to discipline our children. Obviously we all want to share our experiences and no sooner do our guests tell us about a technique they use, Becky swiftly blurts out how she couldn’t agree less with this. Well O.K., this MAY be a slight exaggeration, but you get the picture, RIGHT? As if this trait isn’t dominant enough, we can’t forget Becky’s stubbornness. Don’t get me wrong though, this is more of a positive trait than destructive. Becky is also strong willed and feministic at times. To some, these personality traits may seem overpowering and difficult to MANAGE on a personal level, however, this is not the case with US. Sure it would be nice if she would do everything I told her, or if I never had to clean a dish or even do my own laundry from time to time. But for me, I need someone to keep my “EGO” (I’ve been told I have one) in check. And who would be better fit for the task other than Rebecca…? My mind draws a blank!

I’m obliged for my place in our little world known as the Jones Clan. Besides, wearing the pants of the family is so OVERRATED!!! Then again according to the photo Becky is sure trying to get those pants back ☺… I thought I was done, but Becky just came into the room and scolded me for doing something she asked me to do. The nerve! On X-Mas eve she asked me to find a way to attach a 4X6 card with the kids names on them to their respective stockings. My idea; staple ‘em on there. Brilliant if you ask me. The one downfall was the holes left behind in the rayon liners. Maybe if I keep this up, she’ll stop asking me to do things altogether, lol. Can’t blame a man for wishing, can you???

All joking aside, I am truly grateful Heavenly Father put someone like Rebecca in my life when I needed her the most. My love and appreciation for her continues to grow, even after 11 LONG years of marriage. I Love You Becky Jones!

By the way, the photograph was taken and edited by Benita Cloward at BRC Photography. Thanks for the memories Bita.
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Go Orange
Go Big Blue
Fight, Fight
BSU!

You Play BOWL Like A GIRL!!!!!!!!

I'm outing you CHRIS!!!!

Picture this if you can.......It's the begining of bowl season, Chris offers up Gage and me an opportunity to participate in a friendly family bowl mania pick.
We set a time and make our picks. Gage and I go off our gut without all the prior research CHRIS benefits from. Fast forward a few games into the bowl, BECKY is up,- CHRIS changes his future picks. Gage wants to do research, CHRIS harps on him for being a "pansy" who can't stick to his guns. Fast forward to a few more games, CHRIS is now in the lead and gloating HARD CORE!
More time lapses BECKY scores big time with some key breaks and sweet VICTORIES, CHRIS stomps his way off to bed mumbling some unmentionables complete with a door slam! He then accuses ME of being the gloater.
Next comes more late in the game SWITCHES from our fearless leader CHRIS.

Now it's present time. Mississippi State is going to take the win in the bottom of the 4th and lead Becky to a guaranteed VICTORY when what do you know? CHRIS sneaks up to his room to make yet 2 more KEY switches to his picks Including the final Championship game!
ARE YOU A FLIP FLOPPER CHRIS? Have you missed your political calling as a presidential candidate? What's the matter? Did all your research let you down? Can't hack it in the BIG leauges? Do you need to go play with the kiddies in the shallow end of the pool? I'm sure Kenna and Stella will gladly take you on next year.
MAN UP and stay your picks. Play "HARD CORE"
In the famous words of The Sandlots' Benny Rodriguez "Anyone who wants to be a can't-hack-it pantywaist who wears their mama's bra, raise your hand." CHRIS, you sure stepped up to the plate!

The Boise State University

Preface: This is Christopher Jones blogging

Roughly 6 years ago I was faced with a taxing decision; which university would I attend? Of course my initial desires were to attend the Lord's University, however, the powers that be thought differently, thank goodness. I was left with an option to attend the other Y in Idaho or some random university in California. Fortunately, after some time browsing the web, I came across Boise State University's web page. My spirits were lifted instantly as those blue and orange colors flashed across my screen. I knew at that moment that this is where I would matriculate. What may have seemed a random judgment by others, turned out to be the second best decision I ever made. It is my goal to influence any and all who may be considering higher education.

Maybe it’s the unbeatable location in the heart of the capital—the hub of government, business, the arts, health care, industry and technology—and its strong connections to hundreds of companies and organizations in the region. Maybe it’s because they are Idaho’s Metropolitan Research University, or that the campus glows with spirit and excitement. Maybe it’s the breathtaking surroundings of the great outdoors—just minutes from snowboarding, mountain biking, camping and hiking. For all these reasons and more, you just can’t help feeling that Boise State is the university of opportunity.

Boise State’s academics are the best in the state and are increasing in notoriety on a more national level. With a total of over a hundred majors, minors, and doctorates, there is a little something for everyone. The smaller class sizes and 19:1 student/professor ratio allows the students to spend time with their professors and not those grumpy teacher assistants. Opportunities for internships and research prospects are both intriguing and vast in numbers.

I now bring you to athletics which are both exciting and successful. Its rich tradition of excellence, pride, and success, provide Boise State plenty of national exposure. The Boise State football, wrestling, tennis, and women’s gymnastic teams are among the best programs in the country year in and year out. There are few events more exciting and invigorating than watching a Boise State football game in Bronco Stadium, home of the "BLUE SMURF TURF".

Go visit the university yourself and experience the excitement surrounding The Boise State University. http://www.boisestate.edu/

Go Orange
Go Big Blue
Fight, Fight
BSU!

DoN't leT tHe Cute tHIng FooL yA!

There he is, sneakily hunched underneath the piano bench with a spoon in his hand and a smile :) on his face. Sounds so adorable doesn't it? Well before you jump on the "Isn't that cute" band wagon, lets look at the events directly leading up to this scenario.
Here I was minding my own business playing with the other children in our basement when suddenly, there was a SLAM, followed by the distinct "CLICK CLICK". Our door leading from the kitchen to the basement had just been shut and locked, leaving Myles all alone in the rest of the house. This is a new trick he has learned so he can be uninterrupted as he scales counter tops to candy bowls in cabinets, applies box fulls of bandaides to his head, ect. Unfortunately, he rarely reopens the door. O.K., back to the story. Although I knew what he was most likely doing upstairs, I continued finishing our game, HEY, I was about to win!
Eventually I got upstairs and commenced with the knocking, which was of course returned with silence. This continued for about 5 minutes until it dawned on me that he may never unlock the wretched door. Just then Chris pulls in the driveway. At last, my knight in shining armor! He doesn't have a key to the front door so he pounds on the door for a while and there comes Myles with a huge smile on his face, well actually there was a lot of other stuff on his face, Yogurt, his favorite anytime snack! Myles just laughs at Chris through the window and runs off with his spoon.
Right around this time, I hear the patter patter patter of Myles little toes as they run across the kitchen floor, followed by "CLICK CLICK". YES! I've been released for good behavior. When I open the door, Myles is gone and is in the position described at the beginning of this blog. So, there he is trying to hide himself and the THREEEE containers of half-eaten yogurts behind the piano bench. True to childlike form, there was as much yogurt on him and the carpet as there was in his belly. In haste to gobble up yummy yogurt, who has time to prevent spills? We all have our Priorities, lol! Of course pandemonium followed with me scolding Myles, the kids laughing, and Chris about to lose it. Moments like these are priceless pieces of time, from which we can learn so much. Lesson 1: Feed your kids. Lesson 2: Feed your kids. Lesson 3: Feed your kids!