PJ Jonas

Category: The Jonas Life

  • Work Hard, Sleep Hard

    Work Hard, Sleep Hard

    We work our children (and ourselves) very hard around here. There is always lots to do – animals to feed, stalls to clean, gardens to weed, bread to bake, laundry to fold, dishes to wash, children to bathe, dirt to shovel, soap to bag, books to study, toilets to plunge, and… (well, you get the…

  • Teamwork

    Teamwork

    I love it when the children get along and cooperate. But I have to admit that I love it even MORE when their sharing leads to less housework. So, in this instance, there was only one bowl to wash instead of two: And here there is only one bed to make instead of two: Hmmmm……

  • Wrestling Mania

    Wrestling Mania

    It’s that time of year again… wrestling season is here. My boys are good wrestlers. I think it’s because they’re genetically wired for it. And fortunately for us, it’s one of the few sports where being short, can be beneficial. LOL With all the hard work they do around the homestead, they’re really strong for…

  • Pause, Grandma

    Pause, Grandma

    Grandma was reading a story to Fletcher and Greyden. I asked Fletcher to run upstairs and do something for me. I was pleasantly surprised to see him jump up and run up the stairs. As he disappeared, he yelled back to his Grandma, “Can you pause that a minute?” Hmmm….. are they watching too many…

  • She’s Getting So Witty

    She’s Getting So Witty

    During one night of Grandma’s visit, the following conversation took place: Grandma: “What’s for dinner?” Me: “Pancakes.” Grandma: “Pancakes?!?!” Me: “Yep.” (Now, I must point out that my children and my husband are THRILLED when I make pancakes for dinner. But I’m afraid my mother was horrified). Grandma: “I could really go for pizza.” (Me…

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    Disney’s Animal Kingdom

    One of our favorite shows at Animal Kingdom is the Birds of Wonder (or Flights of Wonder) show – I can never remember exactly what they call it. I just think it’s awesome to see a Bald Eagle this close. And Jade was completely enthralled by the whole thing. Emery wanted me to share this…

  • My Princesses

    My Princesses

    One of the best memories of our vacation was our Princess Breakfast. It was a special treat for the girls. Brett and Jade really enjoyed it, but it was the most magical for Indigo. Here is a photo of Indigo getting ready: And here are all the girls with Belle: The other princesses that visited…

  • Happy Birthday, Poppy!

    Happy Birthday, Poppy!

    Just had to wish Poppy a HAPPY 70th BIRTHDAY!!! You look good for such an old man. We love you!  

  • Freedom

    Freedom

    Jade had an awesome vacation. She was at that age where everything was magical and unexpected. But I have to admit that probably her favorite part was enjoying her freedom. We used Disney transportation for everything which meant… NO CAR SEATS! She just thought that was the greatest.    

  • Disney All Star Sports

    Disney All Star Sports

    We had a lot of fun staying at the All Star Sports resort at Disney. There were lots of fun characters for the kids to climb on:     There was also a fun playground on sand: There was a great pool that the kids loved (but apparently I forgot to get a picture of…

  • We’re Home!

    We’re Home!

    We’re back from our awesome Disney Vacation. I’ll post photos later, but wanted to list our favorite moments while it was still fresh. Fletcher: Test track in the dark Indigo: Seeing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and all them Hewitt: Cars! Fletcher: The Lion King Show Colter: Summit Plummet at Blizzard Beach Brett: Blizzard Beach…

  • Disney Day 2

    Disney Day 2

    We’re staying at the All Star Sports. Here are the children under one of the stars: Colter on the boat ride to Fort Wilderness: Indigo riding Chip, her white pony: Another great, but long day. And now I’m going to sleep.    

  • Disney World Bound!!

    Disney World Bound!!

    After months of waiting, our Disney vacation has finally arrived. I’ll try to post some photos while we’re here (and I have REALLY fast internet). On the way to the airport: At the airport: Jim in the shuttle on the way to the hotel: Did I mention that I got a seat all by myself…

  • Soap Suds

    Soap Suds

    In the soap room we lay towels down underneath our molds, so that when we pour the raw soap into the molds, any spills land on the towels. It had been quite a while since the towels were washed and they were pretty covered in soap. So when I put them in the laundry, I…

  • Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum

    Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum

    Mr. Sweetland had some clothes that he thought would be perfect for us. He was right. Greyden took one look at it and claimed it for his own. Fortunately there were two, so Fletcher got one also. I was taking pictures of the two of them, and Indigo decided she needed to be in on…