This clip just cracked me up at the time, and still does. I hope you enjoy
Monday, October 22, 2007
Christmas is a comin'...
Hello all. I was surfin' YouTube for clips, and found this one from the Christmas episode of Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. For those of you who do not know about the show, it was an NBC show last season that was absolutely great and smart.
This clip just cracked me up at the time, and still does. I hope you enjoy
This clip just cracked me up at the time, and still does. I hope you enjoy
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
God is Good
God is Good.
This past Friday night, I was driving home with my three boys from a Royal Rangers event, when something went "POP" under my car hood. At first, I thought it was a tire. But when nothing went flat, I started to worry. Luckily, we did make it home before the car started giving way. When I checked under the hood, all I could tell was there was an aweful lot of fluid coating my engine, but I wasn't sure what type of fluid it was.
That was it. My last straw.....
Over the past 6 months, the place I worked for over 6 years decided to just close down the office I was working in, and let everyone go (roughly 100 people). Since this time, it seems like everything in my home has chosen now to break down and fall apart as well. The air conditioning quit working, my kitchen stove decided it didn't want to heat anymore, my fridge quit working (a day after the stove went kaput!). Many other things had chosen to quit working at this time as well.
Through it all, I have prayed and trusted that God would not give me more that I could take. God has been so good to me and my family. We have been going to a church for the past year that has basically turned my life more towards God and his calling more than any church has for a long time. I've been closer to God more this year than probably at any other time in my life. I was actually TITHING for the first time (this shocked my wife too).
....Everything around me is falling apart. Now the car up and dies on me. I can't take anymore. This is the last straw. As I was standing across from my wife uttering these feeling of frustration, the peace of God came over me, and reminded me again that I belonged to him, and He would not let me go.
Saturday morning, I went out to get a look at the engine, and found a heater hose had exploded. Although I had to move some things out of the way to get to it, it was a pretty easy fix, even for a novice like me. And it only cost me about $25 to fix.
God is Good.
This past Friday night, I was driving home with my three boys from a Royal Rangers event, when something went "POP" under my car hood. At first, I thought it was a tire. But when nothing went flat, I started to worry. Luckily, we did make it home before the car started giving way. When I checked under the hood, all I could tell was there was an aweful lot of fluid coating my engine, but I wasn't sure what type of fluid it was.
That was it. My last straw.....
Over the past 6 months, the place I worked for over 6 years decided to just close down the office I was working in, and let everyone go (roughly 100 people). Since this time, it seems like everything in my home has chosen now to break down and fall apart as well. The air conditioning quit working, my kitchen stove decided it didn't want to heat anymore, my fridge quit working (a day after the stove went kaput!). Many other things had chosen to quit working at this time as well.
Through it all, I have prayed and trusted that God would not give me more that I could take. God has been so good to me and my family. We have been going to a church for the past year that has basically turned my life more towards God and his calling more than any church has for a long time. I've been closer to God more this year than probably at any other time in my life. I was actually TITHING for the first time (this shocked my wife too).
....Everything around me is falling apart. Now the car up and dies on me. I can't take anymore. This is the last straw. As I was standing across from my wife uttering these feeling of frustration, the peace of God came over me, and reminded me again that I belonged to him, and He would not let me go.
Saturday morning, I went out to get a look at the engine, and found a heater hose had exploded. Although I had to move some things out of the way to get to it, it was a pretty easy fix, even for a novice like me. And it only cost me about $25 to fix.
God is Good.
The LORD is faithful to all his promises and loving toward all he has made. Psalm 145:13c
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Christian MySpace Alternative - Faithfreaks.com - Social Networking
Christian MySpace Alternative - Faithfreaks.com - Social Networking
I just wanted to pass on this new site that is going like gangbusters. Many of my friends at church told me about FaithFreaks.com. It's actually pretty cool (coming from someone who was "anti-MySpace"). The link above is to my page. You can check it out. If you join, and then decide it's not for you, you can delete your account. Pretty cool.
I just wanted to pass on this new site that is going like gangbusters. Many of my friends at church told me about FaithFreaks.com. It's actually pretty cool (coming from someone who was "anti-MySpace"). The link above is to my page. You can check it out. If you join, and then decide it's not for you, you can delete your account. Pretty cool.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
JonesFamilyHomepage.com
OK. Quick question for you. Are you looking for the JonesFamilyHomepage.com website? Well, you have sorta found it, but not really.
I have redesigned our family homepage, which is still located at www.JonesFamilyHomepage.com. It would appear that you have bookmarked the jonesfamblog.blogspot.com site, which is where you were redirected to before.
Please reset your bookmark to point to Jonesfamilyhomepage.com, and you won't miss anything. I plan to keep this site as my personal blog, which is also being linked from our homepage, so you won't miss a thing here either.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Monday, July 16, 2007
Greetings from Edisto Beach SC!
After two grueling days in the van with cranky kids and just plain getting sick of being 6 inches from everyone else, we finally made it to South Carolina and Edisto Beach. YEAH!!!! We arrived Sunday evening, got checked in, and almost immediately headed for the beach. As late as it was, I figured it was to just go look at it, but I was mistaken apparently. As it turned out, it was the perfect solution for being cooped up in a van for two days. Now the fun part of vacation can begin.
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Wednesday, July 11, 2007
A Day at the Jones Academy
I finally cleaned off the camera of all the pictures and videos, and found this one that I just had to share. It will be added to the video library soon, but you can see the video now here. Enjoy.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
TrotwoodOhio.net
Hello all,
Just wanted to post an update to let you all know what I've been up to lately. I'm actually in the process of redesigning my TrotwoodOhio.net website. It's totally new and has lots of cool stuff, like a community calendar, discussion forums, and a game room (the boys really like that part).
Check it out and let me know what you think. Membership to log into the site is free if you'd like to join (you don't really have to live in Trotwood to join).
Friday, May 11, 2007
Journal Gazette | 05/10/2007 | Buckeyes gather to keep education options
Journal Gazette | 05/10/2007 | Buckeyes gather to keep education options
Check out this link. Debbie and the kids, along with many of our friends, went to the Ohio School Choice rally in Columbus on Wednesday. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette was there and the picture on their website is of the kids. (picture above, but you can go if you want)
Also check out this link: http://www.myschoolmychoice.org/video/070509WCMH.wmv
It's a news report from Channel 4 Columbus about the rally, and the kids show up several times it this as well.
Check out this link. Debbie and the kids, along with many of our friends, went to the Ohio School Choice rally in Columbus on Wednesday. The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette was there and the picture on their website is of the kids. (picture above, but you can go if you want)
Also check out this link: http://www.myschoolmychoice.org/video/070509WCMH.wmv
It's a news report from Channel 4 Columbus about the rally, and the kids show up several times it this as well.
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Great Lakes Regional Speed Stacks Tournament
Hidy ho, good neighbors!
The kids participated in the first Regional Super Stacks competition this side of the Mississippi on Saturday. The relay team (in the video) came in 4th place in the Head-to-Head relays. Not bad for only practicing 5 times as a team. Enjoy!
You need Windows Media Player to view the movie. Also note that the file is about 90 Mb large, so anyone still using dial up internet will need to be patient while this file downloads (over an hour on a slow connection, most likely)
Click here to access the movie directly, or you can get to it from the "Videos and Slideshow" link on the right.
Patrick
Monday, March 12, 2007
Bible verse
In my bible study today, I was struck by this verse, and thought I'd share. For those of us who struggle at times with what we should do, this pretty much says it all...
For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. -2 Peter 1:5-7
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Extreme Makeover
Extreme Makeover
Hello all. I had to post this, as Debbie and the girls are quite excited about this.
The girls decided that they wanted to redo their bedroom, as we had decided to by them bunk beds after the new year. So this past weekend, Debbie and I did an "Extreme Makeover" on the girls bedroom, and turned it into a Princess room. Pictures are posted of the transformation in the photo album (or click the link above). Not too many wide angles to see, as the room isn't quite large enough to get a wide view, but you get the idea.
Hello all. I had to post this, as Debbie and the girls are quite excited about this.
The girls decided that they wanted to redo their bedroom, as we had decided to by them bunk beds after the new year. So this past weekend, Debbie and I did an "Extreme Makeover" on the girls bedroom, and turned it into a Princess room. Pictures are posted of the transformation in the photo album (or click the link above). Not too many wide angles to see, as the room isn't quite large enough to get a wide view, but you get the idea.
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Update - February 2007
Hello all, and a Happy New year to one and all. I know it's been a while since I've updated anything, so I thought I'd send a shout out to let all know how things are going.
2006 was a good year overall. Joey became our first "double-digit" child, as on December 17, Joey turned 10 years old. 10 YEARS OLD! Do you know what this means? It means it's only a mere 6 years before he starts begging me for the keys to the family roadster! I'm not sure I can deal with this. The last 6 years went by way too quickly.
I'm not sure how many of you have heard of what I'm about to tell you about, but the Jones children think that this is the best and coolest thing to do. Currently all three boys are involved in what is known as "Speed Stacking". Now for those of you who have never heard of this phenomenon, Speed Stacking is a competitive event in which participants try to stack cups as fast as they can. These are no ordinary cups either. It is a necessity to buy the cups regulated by the Speed Stacking association, along with the proper mat in order to stack your cups on, as well as a timing device to time just how fast you can stack and unstack the cups. There are many other accessories that are available to assist you in your Speed Stacking abilities.
{Pausing to allow you all to stop laughing before continuing}
Yes. I am telling you the truth. Apparently this is the latest thing for kids. The boys really get into this. They are currently working to get registered for the regional competition, which is taking place in Miamisburg in April. Kids and parents will be coming from all over the midwest to compete. The boys are in a group of their friends (who got them interested in this). They are very excited.
Not to leave out the girls, they are doing fine as well. They are enjoying all the fun stuff that girls enjoy. They were very excited at Christmas, when they got several new dress-up costumes and jewelry, as well as new ballet outfits and slippers. They enjoy being girls.
We adults are fairing well, as well. As of the end of January, Xerox has taken the opportunity to close down the helpdesk that I (Patrick) have been employed with for 6 years. It was a bitter-sweet goodbye for everyone. This has given me the opportunity (read: kick in the pants) to get my business going. I'm doing what I've been doing for Xerox, plus some hands-on customer relations: Computer repair and support. I figure with the severence package from Xerox, I've got about 3 months to "make it or break it". My plans are to make it, as I'm tired of making money for others. It's time to make it for myself. If interested in my business, please check out my website at http://www.TrotwoodComputers.com. Referrals are always welcome :)
I guess that's about it for now. Be on the lookout for new pictures posted in the Photo Album. I should have some new stuff up soon. TTFN!
2006 was a good year overall. Joey became our first "double-digit" child, as on December 17, Joey turned 10 years old. 10 YEARS OLD! Do you know what this means? It means it's only a mere 6 years before he starts begging me for the keys to the family roadster! I'm not sure I can deal with this. The last 6 years went by way too quickly.
I'm not sure how many of you have heard of what I'm about to tell you about, but the Jones children think that this is the best and coolest thing to do. Currently all three boys are involved in what is known as "Speed Stacking". Now for those of you who have never heard of this phenomenon, Speed Stacking is a competitive event in which participants try to stack cups as fast as they can. These are no ordinary cups either. It is a necessity to buy the cups regulated by the Speed Stacking association, along with the proper mat in order to stack your cups on, as well as a timing device to time just how fast you can stack and unstack the cups. There are many other accessories that are available to assist you in your Speed Stacking abilities.
{Pausing to allow you all to stop laughing before continuing}
Yes. I am telling you the truth. Apparently this is the latest thing for kids. The boys really get into this. They are currently working to get registered for the regional competition, which is taking place in Miamisburg in April. Kids and parents will be coming from all over the midwest to compete. The boys are in a group of their friends (who got them interested in this). They are very excited.
Not to leave out the girls, they are doing fine as well. They are enjoying all the fun stuff that girls enjoy. They were very excited at Christmas, when they got several new dress-up costumes and jewelry, as well as new ballet outfits and slippers. They enjoy being girls.
We adults are fairing well, as well. As of the end of January, Xerox has taken the opportunity to close down the helpdesk that I (Patrick) have been employed with for 6 years. It was a bitter-sweet goodbye for everyone. This has given me the opportunity (read: kick in the pants) to get my business going. I'm doing what I've been doing for Xerox, plus some hands-on customer relations: Computer repair and support. I figure with the severence package from Xerox, I've got about 3 months to "make it or break it". My plans are to make it, as I'm tired of making money for others. It's time to make it for myself. If interested in my business, please check out my website at http://www.TrotwoodComputers.com. Referrals are always welcome :)
I guess that's about it for now. Be on the lookout for new pictures posted in the Photo Album. I should have some new stuff up soon. TTFN!
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