Nikki's All Girl Cruise

In October Nikki left on her first "Girl Trip", and I don't mean she went to the movies with the girls- No... She went on a cruise with them! All the other guys seemed ok with the whole thing, but I can't lie, It made me a bit jealous.

Formal Night.

Looks like they all had lots of fun.
Nikki at the Roulett Table. She was "way up" in the winnings (you may need to ask her about that), but ended up losing it all!

The Girls in front of their ship.

This weekend all the "family" that she left behind =) went camping again and had a great time too, although Daddy forgot the camera so no pictures! So I guess in the end we all had fun.

So when is the "Guy Trip" Planned.... Oh yeah.... NEVER!!! =)

Family Camping Trips In September and October we camped out several times. With friends and without. All the trips were lots of fun for the kids but most of all, relaxing for Mom and Dad.

The trailer you see in the background in now ours and we look forward to many great years and lots of memories in "our little camper". It is just so nice to go camping and not be on the ground. The soft beds don't hurt either! Mia and a fish she caught. As you can see, she is not to sure of what to do with it.... Daddy is not so sure either! All the kids our kids like camping with. I just think this picture is too cute!

And this is a picture of me included for all to see back home of how skinny I have become. I weigh in at 155 lately. No more doubble chin, those jeans are 29's and are falling to the ground and that is a medium size shirt I am wearing. All the old XL stuff just hangs on me like bags so it just hangs in the closset waiting and waiting to see if the weight will stay off. We are into the winter months when I usualy pack a little on and it has not come back yet.

We Saw Wicked and it is truly amazing, but until I find out how to get the photos of my phone all you get is the logo above that I was able to pull off the web. This musical is truly great, the music is wonderful and the staging is awesome! My new favorite right behind LES MISÉRABLES of course that will be here in February- We will let you know how it goes!

Wall Art

Vinal lettering has been around for some time now I know but as we have some new walls to fill with stuff I pulled out some from the closet that we have had for several years and stuck it on a board. It turned out pretty nice I think!

The end of a Great Summer!

After a fun boating trip to Lake Lanier with the Taylor's... And a great day at Six Flags Over Georgia with the Thomases, it was time to go back to school!

Boo say the kids. Hurray say Mommy and Daddy!

Back to school, back to school...

Getting on the bus for her first day of Kindergarten. She is so big!

We Moved

After almost five years in Loganville we decided to make a move, we now live in Sugar Hill and are loving it! Although we will miss so many friends in the Monroe Ward, it is a great move for us and our family. Ten minutes from the Mall Of Georgia, Lake Lanier and much more! WOO HOO!

Our new address is:

1371 Primrose Park Rd.

Sugar Hill, Ga. 30518

The Fourth of July

We had a great 4th of July. Lots of fun and the fireworks at the gates of Tara were as great as always. Just the three kids. Mommy and aunt Natalie at the water park. Fun Fun!

Mia floating on Mommy's Back.
Cayden in the water fall.
And Brenner doing a splash-down!

Brenner Blows a Bubble

Brenner has been wanting to blow a bubble out of bubble gum for some time now and the other day he finally got it down!

Check out his skill!

Camping at Lake Hartwell

The crew in front of the camper. The first night we had all to our selves and the next two nights we were joined by eight other families from our ward, a bit crazy!!! It was allot of fun. We had a community breakfast one morning that was great, lots of games and just good times! Mia and Daddy relaxing in the hammock. Out on the boat.

Brenner in the tube of death.

Cayden having some fun!

I think this photo could be used for an Ambercrombie and Fitch add if the were all a bit older!?! Cute Boys!

Brenner and one of his many fish. And is there any thing that says camping like a great s'more!

Mia gets her very own Build a Bear.

Ever since Cayded got "Leo" the Dinosaur at the build a dinosaur shop in Downtown Disney, Mia has been hooked. She would play with Leo when Cayden wasn't looking and even "baby sit" for him. With her birthday money there is one place she wanted to spend it all! Here she is picking out the heart.

Giving the bear its first bath.
And after the bear is named (Muffin) and dressed (a small fortune for one outfit and pajamas) it was ready for real play, and she has not put it down for over a week!

Mia's Splishy Splashy Birthday Party.Mia and one of her best friends Sammy.

Four kids in a pileup at the bottom of the water slide.

Water balloon fight anyone?

May Days

Mia "Graduated" Pre-K and had several parties including Dounuts with Dad, Miffins with Mom a water day and of course the big last day with her diploma and all. Here she is hugging her "Boy friend" that she said broke up with her the day before, How sad! Mia and Miss Tamera. She and her helper Miss. Connie did an excelent job. The boys also had school parties to end the year but just no pictures- So sad!

The Family at the Zoo.

And at the Braves Game. That is what whent on in the month of may for the Smith Family.

Snowball Fight

Snowball Fight

The past two years (before that the bush was too small) we have continued the tradition of the annual Smith Family Snowball Fight. It is always a lot of fun and you get to do it in warm weather while wearing shorts and flip flops.

Brenner got it good!
The kids and their Easter Bunny teeth- Thanks for the package Grams and Pa!

One of our favorite families in the ward, the Taylor's, are moving to Southern Georgia and this is a picture of all the kids eating ice cream one last time. So sad, they will be missed! =(

Decorating Easter Eggs.

Easter Morning.

The kids were not very excited about church at 9:00. They wiped of the chocolate Easter bunny from their faces and this is what we got- not to bad!

Picking strawberries at the strawberry fields.

Mia and Daddy and a big strawberry!