Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Brayden started school on Wednesday- yeah I know it is super early, but his school is on a year round track. He was so excited, especially since two of his best friends are in his class. His teacher is awesome and when I asked him how his first day was, he said "perfecto!!!" I can't believe how big my baby is! I'm excited for all this next school year will bring! My handsome six year old! One last hug!

Landon has taken to growling with every meal! 8 months old. Oh, and if you listen, you might think he got it from me- I've got a pretty wicked growl myself :)

After we had moved all the way out of our house, we went back for one last night in our home. It was bitter sweet, with a lot of mixed emotions. We are excited for what is ahead of us, but really sad to leave our first home. It was the place that we brought all our babies home to, our first yard, and the first place we could really say was "ours." We packed up some blankets, snacks, and the computer to watch a movie on. We put Landon to bed and popped some popcorn. It was fun to have one last night at the house. Landon Brayden "sleeping" downstairs- posing for the picture Brooklyn showing off her karate moves Movie Time!!!

A little update- So, we had the inspection done on our new house and things looked great. We will close sometime the end of August! Wahoo! We are excited to have more room to play, and even happier it is so close to all of our great friends and that we will be able to stay in the same ward and school. It is in a nice cul de sac. Brayden can't wait to ride his bike around it! The backyard is nice and big and we'll even be sharing part of the fence with some great friends of ours. We closed on our old house about 1 1/2 weeks ago, and moved in with Billy's parents while we wait to close on our next house. It has been a lot of fun. They are such great people and very easy to live with. The kids have been having a blast hanging out with Grandma and Grandpa and going out to the garden with Uncle Ryan and Aunt Tess. We've had fun playing with Grandma's toys and the kids have started swimming lessons- I'll post pics later. That's all for now folks!

I know it may seem so my dear little one, but I haven't forgotten you. So you don't feel neglected darling, here are some pictures of you... Watching your big bro playing soccer 5 1/2 mo. Landon with Grandma Smith at Eagle Island State Park- check out his blankie hat! almost 7 months You love your big boy food! 6 1/2 months Riding on the train at Lagoon 6 months One handsome guy! 6 1/2 months

My sweet and sassy little girl is THREE! I can't believe it! She got a darling short haircut from my friend Teresa. Then that evening, we had a get-together with family and friends at Eagle Island State Park. It was a lot of fun- we even had boat rides thanks to Uncle Ryan. paddling around with uncle Ryan her very own laptop computer from Grandma all wrapped up Then she had a little party with some of her friends the next day. We had a LUAU theme, and it was so cute and fun. Eating fruit shikabobs! however it is spelled ;0 and unwrapping gifts and blowing out the candles She had a marvelous time with all her friends. I love summer birthdays! We played pin the fish on the hook, swam in the pool and lots of other fun things. 10 things I love about Brooklyn 1. She has the cutest little rosebud mouth 2. She is very aware of others feelings and wants everyone to "be happy" 3. She has a silly sense of humor- especially anything that involves saying the word poop. 4. S...

Yikes! This is from so long ago!!!! I uploaded the pictures, but am just barely getting around to posting these. If you see the guy in the black shirt next to a little blonde head, that is Billy and Brooklyn. I thought Brooklyn was so brave to go on the pirate ship. She really liked it and went on it a couple times. You can tell from the clouds in the sky it got pretty stormy that day. We ended up getting caught in a HUGE downpour. I was with Brooklyn over in the kiddy boats when it started. I ran and got her out of the boat and we ran to the bathrooms and hid out in there for about 20 minutes. Billy had Landon and Brayden and made a run for it with the stroller back to the camping site. My sister Desi was sweet and came and picked Brooklyn and I up at the entrance so I wouldn't have to carry her all the way back to the camp site. Here is Desi and Brayden on the swings. Desi is moving with her hubby Pete to Arizona. I don't know what I'll do with out her when we come home ...