Brandon

I started this on the 17th and got busy and forgot to finish it. I know I'm a bad wife. I just want Brandon to know how much I love him and I would be lost with out him! He is my best friend and eternal companion and so thankful for that. He treat me better than I deserve. He is the best! I look up to him so much. He just graduated college and teaches special ed & coach 3 sports! He has accomplished so much in the last few months. Hunny I love you so much and never for get that. Thanks for all you do for me! I'm so glad you are mine forever. Sorry for the times I'm a brat and drive you crazy. I know I'm not the easiest to get along with but some how you do it with a smile. Thanks again and I look forward to the rest of eternity with you!

Barbados

So I done posting pictures of my trip. If you want to see more or hear more e-mail me.

Tobago- My new favorite place in the world!

So Tobago is my new Favorite place in the world. Its everything I imagined a Caribbean vacation to be! The place we stayed at was right a private beach! It was so relaxing and peaceful. The only sad part was we were there the shortest amount of time. Hopefully we can go back there soon.

This was the plane we flew from island to island on. Kind of scary at first

Look close and you can see that the sign says "mini mart". Yes this was a real mini mart. People just set up stands where ever and that how the make their money. They sell fresh fruit and whatever else they might think you will buy.

Grandma & Jordan on their balcony.

Brandon & I on our balcony. Yes that's the awesome view we had! It was so beautiful.

Another view from our balcony. The water looks farther away than it really was. You could throw a rock and hit the water.

We stopped and had lunch at this awesome place. It was on top of a little mountain and this was the view. They had one of those infinity pools you could swim in and they would bring you lunch. People pay big bucks for views like this but the best part was we didn't! I've never seen anything so amazing.

Eating dinner at the restaurant on the beach by our place we stayed at.

Trinidad

Ok there are so many pictures I dont know where to start. Im going to do posts by island starting with Trinidad. Brandon spent the most time here. It it not a tourist island and is not very safe. We were there from Aug 10-13. We drove around alot and were able to see some really neat things. We also met up with a family Brandon was close with. It was so fun to meet them and we were able to go to dinner.

Bake & Shark! Yes I ate shark and it was so dang good!

Jordan Grandma and I enjoying Apple J and shark

Brandon and I at a look out point in Trinidad.

This bamboo tree was HUGE! It was so awesome.

A real banana tree and coconut tree. There were vendors all over selling coconuts. They use a huge machete to cut the top off and you drink the water inside. Its supposed to be supper good for you. They weren't brown like i thought coconuts were. These were green.

The flowers there were amazing!

The family Brandon worked with. They took us to an Indian restaurant and we ate Roti. Roti is similar to pita bread. You tear and rip the roti and mix it with rice, different meats-chicken, lamb and beef- in curry sauce. You eat it by mixing it together with your hands, no silverware! They LOVE curry so everything was spicy. Oh and the drinks are fresh and I mean fresh fruit juices. They are fresh squeezed and nothing added. Yummy I loved them.



These were what alot of the houses looked liked. Families would live in these tiny places. WoW Im lucky for what I do have.

Goofing off at Fort George.

These were just a few of the high lights from Trinidad.

West Indies Trip part 1 almost

In the airport getting ready to leave . We look pretty good for it being 10pm and being up since 5am.
(note: first up close picture of lacey with no braces!!!)

Ok sorry I havent posted about our big trip, the past 2 weeks have been so busy. Hopefully friday I will be able to post pictures and stories.

Update

Ok now that I have all the July birthdays posted, I can update everyone on the happenings of the Jones family.


This weekend we have our 2 cute little nephews staying with us while their mom and dad are on a much needed vacation. They get back on Sunday and then our fun week begins.


Here is how our week is going to go


Monday: just normal going to work. and start packing. not to bad


Tuesday: Brandon has to go to the CCSD offices to get all his paper work done for the up coming school year. Lacey just work. still pack. Still not too bad.


Wednesday: Lacey gets her braces OFF!!!!!! finally after 2 & 1/2 years they are coming off!! I can wait. Wednesday night Lacey has mutual for young women's. Brandon has to take 2 tests and has to go up to the weight room for football.


Thursday: Last day of work and get ready for our trip. & Kenzie Birthday!!


Friday: Brandon finally done with student teaching! He has been teaching at an elementary school and has learned that the 3rd grade is not for him. Chad and Emilys wedding. Sometime today we have to get last minute stuff for our trip.


Saturday: Little Lauren is getting Married!! I cant believe it. I'm so happy for her. Also we have to be all pack.


Finally @ 10:45 all my stress should be gone because I'll be on a plane with Brandon Jordan and my Grandma, heading back to part of Brandon's mission!!! We are lucky enough to be able to go see where he spent 2 years serving the church. For those who don't know where he went, it was called the West Indies mission. We get to go to Trinidad, Tobago and Barbados. I'm so excited!! I promise pictures and stories when we get back!

Brandons B-day

WOW July is birthday month! Brandon, my big brother, had a b-day on the 24! He is the best big brother anyone could ask for. When we were in high school we did alot together. I know he hated his little sister tagging along but I'm glad I got to. Some of my favorite memories are of the stupid funny thing we did. And let me tell you there were alot of them. We also would stay up really late and just talk about anything. My parents would get mad we were up so late but we had some of the best talks. We could tell each other anything. As we have gotten older we still are really close and love to give each other a hard time. I love him so much and want him to be happy. Hopefully one day he will find a good girl and settle down. I love you Brandon!