Visits to Gainesville

The past few weeks we have made several trips back to Gainesville. We have loved catching up with our old friends and enjoying some time together. A few weeks ago we had lunch with some of our old family group friends after church. Sarah especially enjoyed seeing her BFF Evie Sutton.

We also came back for Homecoming weekend. We met up with my best friend Steph & her husband and their daughter Hayley for the parade. Steph's parents & her sister Samantha, Stephen, and their son Parker joined us also for the parade. We had a blast...it was very hot but enjoyed spending time with them.

Jenny & Steph

We have really enjoyed being in Jacksonville. It has allowed us to be close to my family and be there for my mom when she needed us! She is doing great! We had a bit of a scare about a month ago that her cancer had spread to her brain....but God answered our prayers and her scan was clear! PRAISE GOD!!!!! Her cancer markers have actually gone down now about 100 points! She is doing great, and enjoying being with her grandchildren. With us being in Jax, it allows Sarah to spend a lot more time with her cousins Ethan & Parker. The other day she went to Yia Yia's and decorated pumpkins with Ethan & Parker. They had a blast. Sarah & Parker are buddies. They are so much alike it is funny. Here are a few pics of them...

Last but not least....I'm not sure if you heard or not but Jenny has a new job! This new job has been a blessing. I work 5 minutes away from where we live and started last week. All the people I work with are wonderful. This past weekend they had a fall festival and below are a few pictures. Ethan & Parker met up with us along with their friends Myles & Avery for some fun.

Sarah loves animals so it was a HUGE treat for her to be able to ride on the horses! She loved every minute of it! I hope you enjoyed the pics, we miss our friends in Gainesville but know that God has us here in Jax for a reason! Please come & visit we have plenty of room!

Planes & More

This past weekend it was family day for all active & retired military family of the Air Guard. So....Lt. Col Papa Jones took Sarah, Ethan & Parker to see the planes with the help of Karl. The girls (Mom, Katie, and Jenny) decided to go shopping in St. Simons Island at Bailey Boys. The kids did really well. I was so proud of my dad. By the end of the day, the kids enjoyed the bounce house and snocones better than the planes. Karl was more impressed with the planes. Here are a few pictures of their fun day.

Papa & Sarah
Karl enjoyed getting into some of the planes & looking at all the gadgets & buttons in the cockpit. Karl enjoyed it more than the kids.

A fun day was had by all. I think it will be a while before the "guys" watch the kids again....but I think everyone had a wonderful day. We are looking forward to seeing our "Gainesville friends" soon. We will be home for homecoming in a few weeks.