He's changing everyday!

Brody is 3 weeks old :)

These just make me laugh too...





Brody is doing well, and he is a great baby. He is sleeping between 3 and 4 hours at a time during the night. He is such a blessing, and Brad and I love him so much. Even though he was a "surprise baby", we can't imagine life without him now... :)

Brad is a great daddy. He is an excellent diaper-changer too! He has been a huge help whenever I need anything, and I'm so thankful for him.

A Couple of my Favorites...

pictures

I think I figured out a way to post pictures to an MSN site, but I'm not positive it works. Go to www.msnusers.com/BrodyMasonJones then click on the "Pictures" link on the left.

update

We got to bring Brody home today. He goes back to the doctor in the morning to make sure his levels haven't gone back up. He is such a little trooper- they probably pricked his foot for blood 15 different times. We are really thankful we have him back home. He has been so wonderful and SO FAR only cries when he's hungry or has a dirty diaper. :)

We have got LOTS of fun pictures of him, but we don't have internet yet at our new house in Meridian, so they will come as soon as we get it! Hopefully in the next couple of days. I'm using my mom's phone to connect to write on the blog, but I can't upload pictures. As for who he looks like---he is a 6 pound MINI ME of Brad. :)

Here's a run down of the events of the last week...I started having contractions Wednesday around midnight. Brad's mom (who happened to be in Starkville from Houston, TX) and sister drove me to the hospital because Brad was in Meridian for work and my mom was in Hattiesburg taking care of her mom who had surgery. SOOO I called mom and she rushed over in the middle of the night and picked up Brad on her way. I don't remember much more of the whole day- it's kindof a blur, but Brody got here Thursday afternoon at 3:38. I'm just glad it wasn't Friday (Feb. 29 leap day)- the poor kid would be so confused...

My mom took Brody and me home Saturday morning while Brad and both our dads loaded a UHaul in Starkville and moved us to Meridian. Brad's mom was sweet enough to set up as much of our house for us as she could before we got there. She is a really generous mother-in-law who stood in as my second mom when I went into labor.

So now, after being back in the hospital after having only been at home for a day, we are finally getting settled. We LOVE our new house- hopefully I can get some pictures up of that too.

Little Brody

Brody and I are back in the hospital in Meridian. We took him to a doctor visit this morning, and they said he was significantly jaundiced and had to be admitted. He is under special lights to help speed up the process of getting the levels back down. Hopefully it will only take a day or two to get it back to normal. Pray for little Brody. This is an emotional roller coaster. We're ready to have our baby safe at home...

3 weeks early

Brody Mason Jones

February 28, 2008

3:38 p.m.

6 pounds 0 ounces

18 inches long

our CRAZY life

Somebody should make a movie about our first year of marriage...

Sorry for the lack of blogging, but it's for good reason. LOTS has been going on, including ANOTHER MOVE FOR THE JONESES! That's right- this time we're headed to Meridian! Brad just took a job as a Branch Manager of one of the Regions banks in Meridian. Yes, we've only been in Starkville 4 months, but it was an opportunity we couldn't believe. I'm so very proud of him! We are closing on a house in 2 weeks and moving March 1. Yep, that's right- 3 weeks before Brody's due date! So if you're wondering if I'm just a slacker and haven't put up pictures or anything, it's because his little nursery isn't set up yet. :( But all the stuff is real cute!

With ALL of the things that have taken place since June, I'm convinced life will finally slow down soon. :) I can't complain- God has blessed us so much, and we are so thankful!