Tuesday, February 26, 2008

the sub post

That little video below is just a test for using Blender and animation program I used. I had to build all the plants and sub...and I'm using it in a bigger animation.

A short....with a sub. Did this in Blender.

What I'm doing.....and other stuff

Well, I was at another job fair with the Career Center today. It was for teachers since ISU is one of the biggest university's in the USA to produce teachers. There were recruiters from Alaska and Hawaii. We had over 200 schools looking for teachers at the job fair. I am taking 3 more classes this semester then I am done with my masters. One of the classes we are reading 7 books. Its titled The New Media Revolution and I will have to have a big presentation at the end about theory. Alot of reading and presentations....you know....like english...stuff. Anyone that knows me laughs because in many years of college....I have had to write very few papers then the last semester I am hit with many...of them.
Lindsey just got a job with Little City in Chicago..by Skokie..working in their HR dept. Her dog is still alive....but her roommate isn't...that is a joke.....LIndsey..
Lindsey is learning that people in Chicago aren't nice...just call her sometime when she is commuting and she will tell you how they drive. I keep telling her its the big city thing and to move back to Bloomington but she says she would rather move down South...watch out Beth and Bird. hahahahahah...But ...my kids are okay and doing what young adults do I guess. I keep asking mom and dad how do not worry about them so much but mom and dad said you always worry about them. Jim is okay. He can't wait for the spring and his pond. The funniest thing has been the cats and how they get cabinfever in the winter. Its like you are in a cage with Lions when you come home. They are very vicious!......hahah.

Hope everyone is okay..KEEP POSTING> I LOVE TO SEE THE PICTURES!!!!

Marissa and Friend....being cool.

Marissa

Monday, February 25, 2008

BACK TO WINTER AFTER A TASTE OF SUMMER

Well, after 83 degrees, we have 40's again. Texas drives you crazy. Now got to worry about loading up for hay because it looks like we're going to have a hay shortage with the drought going on again. Patrick is making plans to move out to LA with his 2 friends, Brian and Chris who are scouting out an appropriate apt. He's pretty excited. Angie and Roger spent the week-end with a wood chipper and got rid of all the branches and extra logs on their property. Me and Emily ran around her little playhouse outside and kicked a ball. It was 75. Well, that's pretty boring. But that's our life. Oh, saw Vantage Point. Good movie but the way they filmed it will give you a headache and make your stomach be upset. Just a warning . . . . How about those Oscars?!!!!! Did you guess the winners? Bird

Mom and Dad's Tea Room




Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Becky is on her own!


Well I finally got my own place about 3 weeks ago and love it. Well I love the being on my own part, but I don't like the paying rent part. Winston, my dog, loves it too. He enjoys going to the bark park and chasing the other dogs there. I will post pictures of my new place later. Hope everyone is doing well.

Austin 2007 - Lindsey visits her cuzs







Cousins at ACL - Lindsey, Lindsey and Dustin at ACL, Becky and Darcie


Lindsey and Dustin at ACL


Texas Capital building


Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Texas Joneses

well, another glitch has happened with patrick. He's been told he has extremely high blood pressure which is very dangerous and until he has it under control he may not go out to LA. we're seeing a specialist tomorrow.

chuck has been having some health issues lately but had to go to Austin for a very important managers mtg for the RR.

Beth and I finally say Atonement, Mom. It was pretty good but I don't think Oscar performances. In fact, I don't know if there is an Oscar movie this year.

O. Bama came to Dallas' Reunion Arena Thursday. He's getting more and more interesting to hear.

WE finally had some rain here so we're not in a FIRE mode at the moment.

Glad to see people are interacting on the computer. (Beth, John, Chris, DArcie, Becky) but don't we have a few more. . .

I'll try to shake some trees. Bird Good Night!

Saturday, February 16, 2008


Paco is not happy with Ziggy.

Ziggy...getting bigger.

Well, Ziggy came by today. He is bigger than ever. Swoosh and Paco disappear ....and hate his guts. He is the cutest little dog. Like a teddy bear. Inquisitive....and always looking like he is wondering what you are thinking.

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

KUWTAJ (keeping up with the Argyle Jones)


Well, CONGRATULATIONS, CHRIS, for finally doing what we've all been talking about for years. Now if we can just get EVERYONE to use it. (Hint, hint)

Things are getting back to boring normal now that the 22 month old little tornado is now at 303 Peyton Place. She kept us all hopping and marching to her tune (B . . I. . N. . G. . O and Bingo was his name-O) Emily Rose is the one on the right.
Now look out California because here comes PAAATTRRIICCKK!!!!!!
Ready to scare the pants off LA with his sculpture and drawings.
Bird

Keeping up with the Argyle Jones'

Well, hi everyone! This should be neat if I can figure out how to use it. I see the smart Joneses and offspring have taken to it quite easily. I'll make this one short to see how it works. Miss you all. Bird

Sunday, February 10, 2008

Mom dancing away with Dad


Yea...mom is strutting her
stuff...at the Rusty Nail...

with dad...and beth and her
kids.

Partying...at the Rusty Nail


BETH AND KIDS..

at Rusty Nail with
mom and dad.

Mom and dad dancing at THE
RUSTY NAIL...THIER HANGOUT.

Megan and Cass


Megan and Cassidy
at my wedding.
Family....please add things to the blog.....so we can keep up with the JONES>>>>>>

snow tree

I was driving around 
trying to get some 
photos for a project 
when I saw this tree.
It had a face on it from 
the snow......Christopher 
thought I did this to the 
tree. But, no....the snow landed
that way on the tree. Cool...huh??

Moms new kitchen

Well, we did it...Mom and Dad have a new Kitchen. 
Kathy got new handles, border and ceiling 
fan and we painted her kitchen a sage green.
 She loves it. Dad said it makes him feel serene...or something like that. 
I will always remember Beth climbing on the refrigerator to change
 the border.....like straddling the refrigerator..hahahah and
 Dad changing the ceiling fan and we all had to hold up the fan or be electocuted.
 But, it was fun and after 95 coats of primer me and Beth were sure glad to see Kac 
the next day to help us paint. Dad kept saying the ugly primer was "rustic" the 
night before he saw the pretty sage. I'm sure Mom has a picture of the new Kitchen 
she can post. But ....great job to the family for all coming together for MOM and Dad's new kitchen!!!

Katie....glowing

The glowing feature of
photobooth.

Twins????

This is Jim when 
I got my new mac 
last year trying out
the PhotoBooth 
feature. He thought this
was neat but he also liked
how his Bears stupid 
tshirt looked.hahahhahaha!!
I told him this was his real twin!

The "MEANest" cat in the world


YEA......leave me alone.

Dad dancing with Marranda


Dad,,,,dancing with Marranda...

He is recruiting the young ones.

John and Marranda

John and Marranda 
at my wedding. One of
my fav photos. Marranda 
seems to be saying
NOOOOOO!..

Lindsey and Ziggy

Here is Lindsey and Ziggy. 
I think he is still alive. hahhahahha. 
My cats...don't like him very much. 
But, then Swoosh hates everyone.

Bird and Emily Rose

Beth, mom and Dad

Having fun
at the 
wedding.

The "WILD GIRLS"


Here is the party girls...just kidding...
Becky and Darcie..my videographer
 at my wedding. This was before they went out....

Flower Power


Here is Marranda......strutting her stuff at my wedding....

The Jones Clan