Sigma Tau Delta 2013: Portland, Oregon

Jason had the fun opportunity to read a paper he wrote about how movies have turned dark since 9/11 for the National English Society.  This year's location was Portland, Oregon.  He loved every moment and we, as always, are proud to know him!

Powell's Bookstore was an amazing sight!  Set on an entire city block, the amount and genre of literature appeared endless.  A wonderland for English majors!

Outdoor chess

The Red and Black Awards Banquet is a special night to get dressed fancy.

The guys:

Got a Dog!

 His name is Flash and is the sweetest!  He is Great Dane-Border Collie.  Elisha had been searching, and once we got serious, that was it.  We checked out various shelters.  We even almost got a small dog, but the shelter wasn't sure how that dog would do with kids.  Because Animals Matter (BAM) had this cute dog, so we decided to drive out to his foster family in Dameron Valley to check him out.  We took Flash on a walk, talked with the family (Mike and JennyDawn), and decided to take Flash home for a sleep over test drive. 

Elisha has never had a dog because she's allergic to animal fur. Thus the sleepover a great idea!  Flash was so gentle with the boys.  When they cried, he licked their tears.  When they ran, he trotted with them.  He wanted to be with everyone and was so loving.  Needless to say, Flash never went back to his Foster family.  He is a Jones now, and we love him!

Flash and Harrison

Kendall wanted to be a puppy, too!

Ruff!

Chasing the bike

Kendall, Flash, and Harrison

Elisha's dog!  Flash favors her.

Awww!  Flash loves hugs!

Cute start of year

Pepperbelly's in Kaysville has this cute sign.  

Harrison enjoying his new Lightening McQueen bike - riding indoors

So, what happened to my cheese?  I think a Harrison mouse wanted a snack.

Happy Christmas!

We spent the holiday up north with the McCullough family.  One fun thing that happened was....the snow!  The boys were super excited, but unfortunately, we don't have the right gear.  We went to play with cousins Tucker and Emma, who kindly shared extra gear.

Kendall's ready to go!  Notice the large gloves we had borrow.

Harrison and Kendall excited for snow!

Tucker Jackson, cousin

Digging in snow!  Kendall, Emma, Tucker, Harrison

Zjani will never stop bullying Elisha.  Pushed down in the snow...again.

Payback?

Cutie Kendall

Emma standing her ground

Zjani enjoying the fluffy snow

Tucker, Harrison, Emma throwing snow

Harrison making snow angels

Zjani and Elisha were watching the kids play in the fresh snow and thought, "Why not make snow cones with real snow?"  Zjani had some flavoring, so, why not?!  YUM! 

Tucker and Emma making snow paths.

Harrison and Tucker recovering from throwing snow at each other.  Brrrr!

Harrison enjoying the snow.  Yes, the gloves are big.

Kendall, Tucker, Emma, and Harrison

Enjoying the game!  Merry Christmas, Jason!

Go Jazz!

...and the Jazz dancers

Yummy Thurl Bail

Though the seats were in the nose bleed section, we had a fun game time.  Jason had been begging to see a game for a long time!

Christmas 2012

Harrison (3)

Kendall (1)

Kendall

Uncle Jeremy gave chocolate kiss candy cane.  It was a huge hit!

Kendall loves chocolate!

Kendall riding Harrison's bike

Sweet Harrison