{ One of the Hardest Days...}

Today, my little brother is officially Private First Class Jones. Jonathan joined the army. He will be intercepting and translating warfare intelligence.


This experience has been one of the most difficult for me. Jonathan and I have a great relationship and he is the best little brother. It kills me to think he won't always be in his room when I want to see him. I hate that he grew up. He grew up into a man that I have an unbelievable amount of respect for. He is so brave to go to South Carolina for basic training (boot camp). He is so brave for going to California to learn the things he needs to know to comlete his title. The most amazing part? Jonathan went into all of this, the army, with so much grace. He isn't afraid. He isn't worried, he is excited and looks forward to the things he isn't sure of. He wants to learn a European language and soon serve somewhere in Europe. He has so much to learn and so much changing to do. It's a good thing is such a strong person... something he gets from our mom. Jonathan moving away has been so hard on her. I can't believe how composed she's managed to stay. Our mom has given everything she has to her kids, so she has to know that Jonathan is so prepared for his future because of her.

Saying goodbye

It's official!

This is the room that Jonathan was sworn-in. It was the coolest thing... they repeated everything and kept saying 'yes sir' and everything! They sound like such army men ha ha

Me, trying not to break down....

Me, Jonathan and Jacey. Jacey is our cousin/Jonathan's best friend since birth.

Proud parent of a U.S. Army Soldier

I am so proud of my little brother and the choices he's made! We love him and will miss him too much. Go and be a Hero jonny joe!

Jazz Game

Blake and I went to a jazz game on friday night against the buck's. We absolutely love the jazz and the games are even better court-side! My dad, Christopher, is a member of the jazz 100 club and has courtside seats to every game. Before the games, they serve the best food!

Our seats :) yeah

Coaching staff

within reaching distance... again :)

Bogut, former Ute

Jazz Won!!

_HoLiDaY_SEaSoN_

Snow Basin!

Blake and I hosted a holiday party with a few friends...



Cali just loved Cache

Oh Danny and Morgan! We miss you!!

Soon-to-be family: Mckay, Scottie and Chloe

Our little Family

We decided to bring Cali over to my mom's house to see how she got along with the other dogs. Cali is such a funny dog and has more personality than any dog i've ever met... she HAS to be the alpha.. the top dog...and she will not put up with other females :)

The dogs at my mom's are all male, including my nana's dog (visiting). Blake brought her in the house and the other dogs instantly stearted barking, obviously Cali didn't love that.

Long story short, Blake had to hold Cali the whole time so she would stop harrassing (attacking) the other dogs.

Cali and Max, deciding they hate eachother

Poor Cooper, he was the only friendly dog and Cali wanted nothing to do with him




Our christmas eve pajamas! Soooo cute! We had my nana and papa in town for this very special christmas. This is the last holiday while Jonathan and I are living here! My baby bro has joined the Army intelligence... I just can't get past it.

Cute Mckell! She is such a happy baby and looked adorable in her PJ's!

The Rabe's christmas eve tradition is to open your pajamas as fast as you possible can and change into them (privacy or not). The first one finished wins! Last year I was basically the last one ;) This year, Blake and I rocked it.. First couple dressed baby!
This year, all of us had the same pajamas. It was so so great to have everyone in town for the season.