Apparently I'm not finished finishing chairs.

At least this was stain and not paint.

Jonathan was a significant help.


My parents graciously gave us these chairs which have been languishing in their attic for nigh on 15 years.
The chairs were in great shape, although the instructions were a little hard to make out.


We thought we might send in the survey.


And finally, the finished product:

Maybe you will get to come enjoy our new chairs soon!

Our tree out front made up for its lack of leaves by having them turn a slight color.
This was a day or two after the peak day, and now all the leaves are falling off.

I finished painting our chairs!!!!

I hope to never do this again.  At least not until I forget how long it took.

We helped out with Trunk or Treat at church.  Jonathan and I dressed up as Aggies.

This is the only picture we took. We were too busy burying bones and handing out candy.

We are also learning the true meaning of "nit-picking."

Hope your days are going as well as mine!

Life is proceeding as normal; with the majority of activities involving music. Choir, handbells, lessons, lessons, chimes, orchestra, lessons, orchestra, choir, repeat.  That's my schedule with some other stuff like making bread, pilates, and painting chairs thrown in.

There have been a few changes in the house like curtains!


Here is the street view.  Jonathan finished cleaning out the bush on the left and in the process killed a snake! (my hero) It wasn't poisonous though.
 

The backyard is nice and shady and the swing set came with it.


The nieces and nephews already approve.


We have several big, shady trees.
 

That's all for now folks!

Jonathan's family goes on an annual vacation to the Rio Frio, and this year, since I am a Cook, I got to join them.

This portion of the river was  a stone's throw from our campsite.


Our cute matching tent and chairs


I brought along a Jones tradition of making most meals over a fire.  Nathan honed his pyro skills as well.


Jonathan washed most of the dishes (way to go!).  He agreed that married camping is better.


We played volleyball one night.  This pose looks really great, but that's bnecause it's a pose.  The ball just happened to be flying over.


Cleaning up our campsite and being thankful that the skunk decided not to visit our camp. 

Tubing the river was a major event.

The result of the beard-growing effort.  His looked a whole lot better than mine.


We got to witness a real big answer to prayer.  While swimming across one of the deepest sections of the river, Jonathan's ring came off.  We waited for the dust to settle and then the guys searched for about 45 minutes. There were many prayers offered and answered because Jonathan was able to find it again!

We found a nice culvert and took advantage of the acoustics.  It sounded even better in person.

Just to reassure you the girls are drinking root beer.