Six Years and counting

Six years ago today Emily arrived

and our family has never been the same since!

This little girl has the distinct title of "baby" of the family
She is rough and tough and has the scraps, scars and bruises to prove it! She is 100% personality 100% of the time!

SIX more things we LOVE about Emily..

1. She loves everyone

2. She is witty as can be

3. She has the best imagination

4. She can wrestle outside with Shayne one minute

and the next minute she'll be dressed in princess attire

5. She loves to dance and sing along with her ipod... everywhere

6. She loves to quote movie or tv show lines. Her memory is amazing!

We are SO glad that Emily is ours! We love you Em!

Happy Birthday!!

That Waskly Wabbit

Last Saturday our family took a trip up north to Pine AZ for a little hike. We were asked to "preview" the hike that our girls will be doing this year at Lo Mia for girls camp. We had a blast. We took off thru the brush and fallen trees until we reached our final destination. The way back was a bit of another story. Lets just say.... we got a little off track. I like to think of it as being adventures, spontaneous if you will. My kids would say.. we were lost.

We couldn't call this trip a "true" Smith trip without some sort of adventure!

After hiking for several hours and a quick stop at Tom's for a bit to eat we headed back down the hill to the heat. The kids were busy watching a movie and my co-pilot, aka Todd, and I where jammin out to some cool hits from the 80's when out of nowhere I see a little something in the road. Is it a box? Perhaps someone tossed out their fast food wrappers?

We heard two thumps... both tires...

Poor waskly wabbit.

At least I can drive in a really straight line!

I then dry heaved for the next few miles.

We drove straight through the car wash on the way home.

I think that rabbit is out to get me. He is now haunting my dreams!

I need some therapy!

Ashley's Baptism

What a super special day we had! Yesterday Ashley was baptized.

She had a smile that went from ear to ear.

She looked so beautiful!

She could hardly wait for this day to come!

We are so happy to have you as our daughter Ash!

Life just wouldn't be the same without you!

We are so proud of you!

Haircuts anyone?

White-Trash Cuts...by Emily

Anyone in need of a haircut? Why use a conventional salon?

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She'll cut with care and has a gentle touch..

You will have her complete attention... no need to worry about uncomfortable small talk

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Spring Break Recap

Spring break...

The week every child looks forward to. No schedule, limited rules, lots of friends, come and go as they please and most of all, lots of fun!

What would spring break be without jumping into the freezing pool? They grabbed a few friends and headed out back. 85 F outside ... 60 F water temp. Brrrrr We headed up north to Prescott for a few days of R and R at the cabin. We had a blast! The kids spent hours in the creek. The weather was awesome and we enjoyed all day outside.

Shayne and Emily

My stream busters

Lots of time on the golf cart. Shayne even learned to drive! Shhhhh... Don't tell Grandpa!

The girls made it across the stream.

Me and Emily took several hikes

Megan learned to shoot the BB gun. Don't mess with her..she's got a great shot!

Emily lead the effort to get dad wet.. and succeeded!

I love spring break! What a fun filled week with the family!!

Grandma Date

My mom started this great tradition for all her grandchildren that I absolutely love. She takes each grandchild out on a secret date for their 8th birthday. Ashley has been waiting and dreaming of her Grandma date for several years now. Her date finally came! Grandma picked her up and took her to paint pottery and then out for lunch. Ashley had a ball. She said "it was the best date ever! Way better than Megan's."

Thanks for the BEST date ever Grandma!
(The finished masterpiece will be posted when the baking process is complete)

Birthday Girl Ashley

Ashley turns the BIG 8 today! She'll have to wait until next month to be baptized...we missed those darn stake baptisms by 2 days!! She was very sad that she couldn't be baptized right away. She can hardly wait!

Ashley loves an adventure. She is the first one to explore or will try almost everything at least once.

Look at that face.... she keeps us in stitches!

Eight more things we love about our Ashley..

1. She has the sweetest heart

2. She loves the outdoors. She spends more time on her bike than anyone.

3. She loves to get down and dirty. Digging for worms is a favorite pastime.

4. She has a fiery temper that can put shivers down any ones spine.

5. She loves to do secret acts of service for others.

6. She will eat anything. No picky girl here!

7. She doesn't have to be entertained by others. She's perfectly happy entertaining herself.

8. Her desire to do whats right.

Happy Birthday sweet girl! We love you!!