Merry Xmas from the Jones'

Merry Christmas everyone!!! I was not very good this year with sending out Christmas cards, darn it. I said that I would make up for last year this year because my Xmas cards last year were Wedding "Thank You" notes--Lame!!! I had an amazing baby shower a couple of weeks ago and had about 30 or so thank you notes to write, so unfortunately that took precedent. Sorry everyone! You will be sure to get a baby announcement in a month or so to make up for my Christmas Card Cheer.

Eric and I do want to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. I will be missing my family and friends that are not close this holiday season. Hugs and Kisses to you all. We hope Santa brings all of your favorite things and most of all, we pray that the Light of Christ is upon us all and we rejoice in his birth! We hope that 2010 is a wonderful year for you and your family. Love you all and so grateful for your love, support, and friendships.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year xoxo, The Jones'

To my baby girl in waiting....

Maci
I can't believe that this time is almost up. Our Heavenly Father is about ready to let you go to come down and finally be with your dad and I. It is surreal to think that I am about to be a mom. I have really taken these last 9 months to "try" to figure out what that means. I definitely know that I will not be perfect and for those first few days or I am sure, a lot longer, there will be a lot of "wingin' it", BUT I can tell you one thing, I will LOVE you to the stars and back and then some and hopefully that will make up for the lack of knowledge. My mom, your soon to be grandma, did a an amazing job setting a good example of what a mom is supposed to be like. If I can be half the person she was and still is, I think me and you are going to be just fine.
I have to let you in a little secret and I have talked to you already before during your stay in my belly about this--Your dad---oh boy, watch out. His heart is going to absolutely melt when he takes his first glance at you. From the time your cheek meets his cheek, I KNOW you will have taken first place in his heart. I am ok with that too! Here is the secret about him---His heart and emotions are bigger than his body. He has so much love to give and he will give that to you in ways that I will never know how to. When your dad married me that night, I was able to have a dance with my dad and even though I am not a little girl anymore, that love that I have my dad and him for me was still SO strong. My dad held me tight during that dance and kissed me on the check and I know that it was just like yesterday for him when he did that when I was born. Maci, You are SO lucky to have Eric as your daddy. When I met him, I knew that he would always love me, but more importantly, without a shadow of a doubt, I knew he was the ONE to be the father of our babies. Oh, I am so excited see all the adventures you both will go on. Be prepared--He already has as fishing pole for you and snowboarding lessons ready after that 4th Bday of yours.
Thank you my dear Maci for choosing us as your parents. We hope to enrich and bless your life as much as we will ours. Can't wait to meet you!!! xoxo Your mom to be