Cousins

Alex and Claire got to meet Anderson the other day and I was amazed at how well they did. Claire was not jealous-- she really enjoyed holding Anderson and was very gentle with him. I loved this picture so I had to share it.

THE BIG ARRIVAL

Anderson Wade Phillips arrived Friday, May 29 at 3:34 pm weighing in at 6 lbs 10 oz and 19 inches long. He is beautiful and perfect! We are thrilled. Mommy and baby are doing great!
We got to meet Anderson today- Alex was delighted and Claire was worried about her Mommy enjoying holding a new baby. I think it will take a little time for Claire -- she has been the baby so long, it's hard to get used to NOT being the baby anymore. I am not worried though. It won't be long before she is wanting to cuddle him too. He's such a sweetie!! How can anyone resist? We can't wait to visit again, but the Phillips family needs a little rest for now . . . .sweet dreams Anderson! To Wade and Ginger- we hope you get some sleep too!

Claire Dancing

Claire wanted me to post this video of her "dance moves" for your enjoyment. (I especially get a kick out of her tongue sticking out when she is concentrating on the jumps :))

Best Buddies

Alex wanted me to post this picture of him and Smokey. They play together so well! Smokey has been great to keep Alex entertained. He just got his summer haircut so he looks a little different. :)

Pre-K Prom

Some of you know that Oneida's prom was this weekend and the B&G Club was still decorated today. So, the Pre-K classes had a "prom" of their own where the kids could dance and dress up. Claire wore her blue dress from the father-daughter banquet and looked very cute! Nana was her chaperone/date for the prom. She said that Claire had a blast at the prom and kept dancing with ALL the boys!! Not just Jeric- who she often says is her "boyfriend." Once one boy would get tired of dancing, she would go off to hunt up another one to dance with.

Needless to say, her father is not too happy about this picture of his "timid, shy little girl".
At dinner tonight, he asked her if she danced with other boys. (Evidently, they had a discussion about dancing with boys this morning before school.)
Phillip: Claire, did you dance with boys at the dance today?
Claire: (grinning from ear to ear) No.
Phillip: Claire, did you dance with Jeric?
Claire: Sometimes
Phillip: Did you dance with anyone else?
Claire: No. (giggle)
Phillip: What about Sam?
Claire: Sometimes (giggle)
Phillip: Anyone else?
Claire: Maybe.


And the evasiveness begins. Thank goodness Nana was there to watch out for her.
Nana- please book your calendar for April 26, 2020, Claire's junior prom! We'll need your help!

Claire lands the plane!!

It takes a while for the videos to upload so I waited to do this one. In this video, Claire is "helping" to land the plane. It's pretty cute because she is so busy socializing, and then she remembers to pull back on the handles at the last minute. We have a ways to go before we let her land by herself!! She's much like her Mama- often too social to pay attention to the important things. Enjoy!

The Flying Jones Team

We were so lucky over Easter weekend to accompany a friend who was delivering a plane for a trip and we all got to fly to Knoxville. Alex and Claire got to fly the plane! Alex says he wants to be a pilot some day. In fact, that's all we have heard about since the trip. Below is a video of Alex flying . . . he is very proud.