Cute Little Cookies

Usually Mia visits Blaine at his house but he came to visit the other night and we made cookies. They were both such good little helpers and these two get along most of the time very well, but tonight they fought over who got to hold and dump the bag of chocolate chips~ silly kids.

Shabby Apple Princess!!

~Mia's Photo Shoot for the Shabby Baby Girl Contest~

Shoot Credits

Wardrobe and Hair~ Mommy

Camera~ Daddy

When Stacy came for a visit in December, I told her I was having a very hard time finding dresses that I like for my little princess. That is when she introduced me to the shabby apple dresses. I instantly feel crazy in love with these dresses. I loved them so much I bought two, and can't wait for the spring dresses to come out. While I was shopping I discovered that they are looking for the next Shabby Apple Princess. Since my little girl is my little princess, I wanted to share her with you. I think she would make the cutest Shabby Apple Princess ever! If you have not heard of Shabby Apple, here is a link to check out some other adorable ShabbyApple Dresses and one of my personal favorites. http://www.shabbyapple.com/p-84-queen-of-hearts.aspx, little girls and girls dresses from shabby baby.

Good Luck Mia!

We all have an addiction to Boom Blox at the Smith house!!!

We need HELP!!!

We have known for some time that Brenner had a Video Game addiction problem, but it has now spread to others in the family- We did not know such a problem could be contagious. This game is so much fun! It is a virtual mix of Tetris, Jenga and who knows what else- but we can't stop playing it!

Ringing in the New Year!

The last several hours of 2008 we spent eating great food and Launching off a nice show of illegal fireworks that were brought over the state line by the Kippers- thanks guys! The high flying big booms and roman candles were a big hit, but the best show of the night had to be the fountain that lit the backyard grass on fire and watching Daddy run for the water hose, what fun!

The kids made New Years noise with some noise makers and horns, as if a group of seven kids don't make enough noise all by themselves. Good-bye 2008 and welcome 2009!!!

The Herren's come to Georgia

This month seemed to be the month that kept on giving. First with Brenner's Baptism and the corresponding Christmas visit from Gram's and Pa, then all the fun with family and friends that comes in the weeks before Christmas, and finally on the night of the 25th- Stacy, Michael and Maddie came from Utah to visit for the weekend. We had so much fun catching up with them over the last several days and their visit just put the perfect ending to this year of great fun and memories. Wow ~ it is 2009 in just a couple days~ thanks for all the great memories 2008!!!

Santa Delivered!

Oh yes- Santa stopped by! The kids must have been very good this year as Santa seemed to have delivered on all their requests. They look so great in those Christmas Eve Homemade pajamas- Thanks Bing!

And as you can see from the morning light out the windows, they did not get up to early, something Mom and Dad really appreciated. After the unwrapping of gifts and the traditional Christmas Breakfast, we found the time to construct a Lego castle, help a very small family move into a pink doll house and loosen up our wrists with Boom Blocks on the Wii. Christmas Dinner was at Patrick and Stephanie's this year and was wonderful, What a Christmas!

What do you want for Christmas?

Sitting on Santa's lap

Oh to be a child again, to be able to simply ask a jolly old man in a red suit for all that your heart desires, and then to truly believe that he will deliver your requests- I Believe, I Believe!!!

Brenner was first and asked Santa for Wii Games, an R/C Boat and something called Martian Matter. Our little creative builder Cayden asked the old man in red for what else- LEGOS, Lincoln Logs and also a R/C Boat so as not to be out done by the older brother. Little Mia at first was not to crazy about the whole thing, but then she saw the free candy canes!!! She sat right down in that bearded strangers lap and spilled out her list- Doll House, Baby Stroller, a new Baby and what else... More Candy, Just like her Daddy! Then it was Daddy's turn, he sat down and asked Santa for a Red Ridder BB Gun to which Santa looked him in the eyes and replied: "you'll shoot your eye out kid"!

We hope everyone gets their wishes this year for Christmas, whatever they may be! -Merry Christmas to all our Friends and Family-

Slide Show of Grams, Pa, and Justins visit!!

Brenner's Baptism

-Brenner and Daddy on his Baptism day-

Brenner has been so excited about getting baptized, he has learned so much over the last several years and the time had finally come. Grams, Pa and Uncle Justin came out for the weekend to attend and all his Georgia family and many of his friends came out to support him too. He is ready for this very important step in his life and his Mom and Dad are so proud of him and the good choices he makes everyday..... well almost everyday- but that is what repentance is for, right? =) We love you Brenner!

Brenner sitting with Mommy right before his big dunk and splash.

So Very Thankful

We truly have so very much to be thankful for this year, as a family we are so very blessed!
Thanksgiving was at our home and it could not have been more perfect.

Mia and her bad hair day on the tramp. She loves to Jump. Anyone for a Static Shock?

Birthday party again!

Instead of making two cakes, I just split one down the middle and made half a cake for Brenner and half a cake for Abby. And what a hit it was!

Brenner was lucky and got two parties in one weekend. We had a combo party for Brenner and Abby since their Birthdays are within two weeks of each other. Yes we had pizza again, but this time we made our own, it was fun. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENNER AND ABBY!!

Brenner's 8th birthday

We had Brenner's favorite meal PIZZA!! If he could he would eat pizza for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I can't believe that my little baby is eight years old- time is just flying by. This is a very exciting year because Brenner will be getting Baptized. We waited until the first weekend in December because Grams and Pa are coming out for the Baptism.



It is so sad that Brenner is getting to old for his mom to have the cute little parties she loves to organize. This year all he wanted to do was have friends over and play video games. So, yes we gave in and let him have two friends Brett and Weston, and we surprised him with a Wii for his birthday. He was so excited! This boy is obsessed when it comes to video gaming and that is all he needed- another video game system! But you know the saying all work and no play makes for a dull boy .... and Brenner does work very hard in school to earn his Video game time. Play away Brenner!!!

Smith Family Fall 2006

Smith Family Fall 2008

We recently updated our Family Picture. Wow the Boys have grown up into little men, and look at little Mia! She has changed so much from two years ago! Our last Chipmunk is getting so very big. If they could only stay little forever!

Sing, Sing a song.

Mia is my little singer. Her first song that she sang was twinkle twinkle little star. We would sing it to her before bed and one night she just started singing it with us. American Idol- watch out!