Our 8th

Well it is official we have now been married for 8 years, as Korney as it sounds we really do love each other more now than the day we said I do. Our inside jokes are better, our laughs are longer and harder, and our commitment is stronger. We spent our anniversary thinking about the day we were married and what we were like 8 years ago. Other than 15lbs lighter we were about the same. We were a little more carefree, creative and spontaneous. However we traded those things for stability,responsibility, and the capability of understanding Gods love of Children and a life desiring to serve him more. I am not sure what God has planned for our life but we are certain if we keep our eyes and hearts on God and serving him, our life together will be more than what we imagined them to be 8 years ago.

Our normal life

Ellie playing her Vtech, is there a better place than in a basket?
Ethan has been enjoying his tongue this week! It is reminding us of Ellie she went through this stage for a month. She had her tongue hanging out of her mouth every time we looked at her.
Eli is right by daddy's side the minute he walks through the door. And he calls him dada it drives me nuts and Nick loves it. ( I think he only loves it because it drives me nuts.)
They really are this crazy everyday! Lets just say I don't remember a day of boredom in the last few years!
Ethan sleeping in his sling. And as Nick would say I just woke up from one of my long afternoon naps because that's all I do everyday....take long naps?!

Hanging around

Ethan can now roll over but only when he is very angry. Or when he wakes up in his crib.
Everyday after school Ellie changes clothes into anything she wants to wear and this past week this was the outfit of choice. You might not be able to see it but I'm telling you this girl has a wonderful sence of style!
This truck has been dubbed the Monster truck and it is really fast. I think it was for Eli but this picture proves Bryan and Megan correct in saying I have four children!
I think Ethan is focused on food! And Ellie now poses when she sees the camera. She is so much fun!

Here is Ellie Posing again. Lately Eli has been feeling great, he is eating and sleeping so much better and we are enjoying his fun sence of humor again!

christmas day

Aunt Alison during our Ginger bread house contest. Zack and Alisons house won. Don't worry Ellie and put a plan together to win for next year!
This is Ellie watching Daddy and Uncle Zack play with her Hannah Montana barbie and house they said they were just "putting it together" but they played with it for a good 30 min.
Christmas morning Ellie made sure Santa and the Reindeer ate their snacks.
All Eli wanted Santa to bring was a Sword so Santa left him 5 Swords and a cellphone.
Santa left Ellie a Troy doll and High School Musical Microphone! They were easy this year we are afraid next year might be I Phones.

Christmas Eve

Ellie is leaving cookies for Santa, this year we had tons of reindeer food to leave to.

Grandma is trying to brain wash him into liking her more than me. It worked with Eli but it is not going to work with Ethan. The war is on!
Little chef and I are baking cookies for Santa. Eli is always the first in the kitchen and last to leave. I thought it was just a phase but he really does love cooking.
Eli giving Ethan a ride around the house. Ethan loves any attention Eli gives him.

Sat. of Smith Family Christmas

Ruby as a reindeer at at the Christmas train!

My Scary Reindeer!

After breakfast we went to purple glaze and painted pottery. I think we look alot alike even upside down.(the pic won't turn the right way)
Aunt Bri and Nanna this was Nanna's first pottery painting expiernce.

Aunt Megan and Aunt Ashlee.

Breakfast with Santa

The Smiths have Breakfast with Santa!

Ethan wasn't afraid at all. However he did sleep through most of breakfast.


Ruby,Wyatt,Eli, and Ellie. At breakfast with Santa they had french toast and decorated a cookie and listened to Mrs.Clause read a story. They also wrote a letter to Santa telling him all they wanted for Christmas. Ellie asked for a Troy barbie and Eli wanted a sword.

Eating Breakfast.

Smith Family

The Smith Family celebrated the 2nd annual Christmas the first weekend in December.Yes you read that correctly! This is Friday evening at Nanna and Pops house. We had Christmas dinner and opened presents. Ethan and Aunt Bri opening presents.

Daddy helping Eli with Christmas and birthday presents. He was very excited about these tools mostly the electric drill, after all the presents were open Eli and his cousin Ruby played Dr. with a Dr kit and these tools.

Ellie playing with her cousin Wyatt. They had so much fun with their cousins this weekend they are still talking about it.

The best part about the Smith family Christmas is taking photos and believe me there are tons of photos the here we are trying to get a shot of all the Grand kids remember they are all under the age of 4. Aunt Megan and Aunt Ashlee are trying to get them to smile, or at least look in the general area of the camera. I think they did everything but Jumping Jacks... ok really I am beside Megan doing the jumping jacks I just didn't get caught on film:)

The Beautiful Smith Babies, they really are a very pretty group of kids!