Camping in Yosemite

Hi everyone.
We have finally updated the blog with some new pictures. Barb has been really good about talking pictures recently so we should be able to keep them coming for a week or so...
We just picked up our new family camper van. On the way home Isla and Dada stopped (briefly as it turned out) in Yosemite for a frolic through the ElCap meadows. Mama couldn't make the trip since she is in a class all week.
Isla did really well considering it was about eleven hours driving in two days. We can't wait to have our first full family camping experience this weekend.
Love to everyone, the Jones'

Pictures from India

Baba is on a business trip in India. I am currently in Bangalore (Bangaluru) India but got to travel to the city of Mysore over the weekend. Mysore is famous for a palace that once was the residence of the King. After visiting the palace we went to the zoo. Here are some pictures from both. Love and miss you all, Baba

Photos from the spring

Here are a bunch of recent photos. All is well here. Isla is still amazing us on a daily basis. Without further ado, here she is...


I have places to go!!!!

Helping mama with the yard work!!

Don't bug me until I have read my paper, had my coffee, and finally, eaten my blueberries!!

16 Months

Isla is 16 months old today! She has been learning all kinds of new things lately and understands more words than we care to count. She says a half a dozen words too.

It is hard to believe we have been back from China for only 3 months now. We say that because we cannot imagine our lives without Isla and even though the days go by so quickly now, it feels like Isla has been in our family since the day we decided to adopt 3 years ago.

Here are a few more recent pictures (the tricycle picture is from this morning - thanks Aunt Mary and Grandma Dot!)

Finally more photos from the wedding

First Set of Pictures from Jackson

Here are the first pictures from Jackson. Many more will be coming.

Pictures from early March

We are back home after our week long vacation in Palm Springs. Everyone had a good time there but Isla did seem especially pleased to get home and play with her toys (possibly something to do with the 9 hour drive).
Grandma T had to fly back home yesterday. Isla really had a great time with her and I am sure wants her to come back as soon as she can. Walking just isn't as fun without Grandma T's helping hand!
Here are a few pictures from early March, just after Grandma T arrived. Love to all, Mama, Baba and Isla

GmaT and Isla practicing walking.
GmaT and Isla stepping out for a bit of fresh air.
Isla down at the beach. No swimming yet!
Isla and Baba on Baba's birthday.