Wongani's Hope

I would like to share this link that I saw today I hope the blog poster doesn't mind but she said everything more perfectly than I could say about our friend Beka Feth. http://bubbas02.blogspot.com/2011/06/wonganis-hope.html

Spring is finally here!

We have anxiously been awaiting spring this year as usual! Seems like old man winter never really wants to leave! I think it's finally here to stay this time and the kids are having a blast! Our good friends Cyle and Holly and their sweet girls are moving back from Idaho too so we are thrilled! Last night they spent the night with us and today the girls got to hang out while Mom and Dad finished up some things back in Idaho! The kids were so excited this morning (because they knew that when they woke up Fiona and Addie were going to be here) that all six of the kids were awake at 5:30!! Ugh.....lol good thing there was lots of sunshine today!! :) Welcome Spring and Welcome Home Smith family!! :)

Spring Break 2011

Spring break this year was fun and as usual went by way to fast. The good thing about it going by so fast was that Gracie was gone for nine days! She got to go to Palm Springs with my Mom and Dad for the week and had a great time! Although their return flight was cancelled which delayed their return home two whole days! I'm glad she got the opportunity to go and have a great time with Mimi, Pappy and Uncle Charlie! My cousin Dawn and her girls came down to stay with us the first few days of spring break and we played some back yard baseball with the kids! It was so much fun! Em and I even got in on the action!

This is what I caught Eli doing while we were busy playing ball! Boys will be boys!!

On Tuesday afternoon Em and I and the kids headed to Vancouver to stay with Dawn and her family for a few days. The kids had a blast together and I always love getting to hang out with my sister and cousin! We had a few days of crazy weather but when we woke up Friday to sunshine we got ready and headed to the Portland Zoo!

For whatever reason that day Eli was in a TERRIBLE mood!! I'm pretty sure it crossed my mind once or twice to ask and see if I could put him in with the monkeys!!

What a great day it was to be at the zoo!! Wish Gracie and Mike could have been with us! Something we are going to have to do again soon!

A little late but not forgotten!

Gracie's birthday came and went like a whirlwind this year! I can't believe that my first baby my only little girl is nine years old!! Where have the years gone? March 12th will always be such a special day, the day God blessed me with my first child and made me a Mommy! This year we were sooo busy on Gracie's special day it was crazy! She had a basketball game followed by a piano concert and finally the big party! She has been asking for almost two years to have her party at Garland's Gymnastics! It's a great place and the kids have so much fun! The best part is that the birthday kid gets to be harnessed into the bungee and shot across the room! Gracie was so excited about this she could hardly contain herself! The party was a hit and I think everyone had a great time!

The best part of the party to me was giving Gracie her tickets to the Taylor Swift concert! Mike thought it would be a great gift and told me to try and get tickets! I did and am so glad! I have never seen such pure excitement on her face as I did then! She was beaming and so excited! We have to wait until September to go, but it's going to be great, just my girlie and me! :) Happy Birthday to the best daughter a Mom could have! I love you Gracie! :)

Happy 7th Birthday Cole!

7 years ago today God gave us an amazing gift! Cole came into our lives on a snowy February day! He has grown into such a great kid! He is funny and passionate about so many things! He loves to cook, work with his Dad and hunt or shoot guns with his Dad! He is always willing to lend a hand when anyone needs it! He is a good helper and LOVES his family! We love you Cole! Can't wait to see how God blesses your life and ours in the years to come!

First Basketball game!

I don't know who was more excited, me or Gracie! We practiced a few skills in the entryway before we walked out of the house!

She did so well!! Most of all she had tons of fun! Scored her first ever basket!! Can you tell I'm excited! I love the league that she plays in. It's through one of the local churches and is so great for the kids! They learn bible verses each week and also get to learn some basketball!

Charlie plays on another team and also had his first game today right after Gracie!! They both did awesome!!

Happy Birthday JoJo!

February 1st, 2007

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February 1st 2011

Wow, It's amazing that it has been four years since this special little boy entered our lives! We love him to pieces! He brings so many smiles and giggles to our house! There is so much about Joey that is so special! He LOVES to give hugs and is so good at it! He is kind and energetic, so smart and loves to help anyone that needs it! He is an amazing big brother to Eli and a great little brother to Gracie and Cole! He wants to be a firefighter (fiderfighter) when he grows up! Happy Birthday Joey! We love you!