I Know A Puppy...

Who likes the rain.
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Cheese!

She always wants to take pics with me now. I know this won't last, so I'm taking her up on it!



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I Got An Email Today...

Trey always jokes that he never thought he would have a child who would behave so well in school and who would receive awards for character because....well....as my husband so beautifully states, he received plenty of "N"'s (needs improvement) and "U"'s (unacceptable) for his behavior comments on his grade card growing up.

Well today I received an e-mail from an acquaintance who said that after going to a workout class this morning, she realized after the class was over that her partner for one of the drills was Trey.  She said he was such a nice guy and that he offered to try and help her jump her car when it wouldn't start.

In the daily hustle and bustle of life, I try to remember to document all the important events of the girls for the blog (which turns into a family book), but today was a reminder that I need to give my hubs plenty of shout-outs too.  I am so proud of him and to be his wife.

He's a man, who, when in doubt, refers to the bible for his answer.  He leads this family.  He adores all of the ladies in this house and makes sure our children learn to respect themselves and others.  Just yesterday, he came home and told me how much he appreciated all that I do for this family around the house and he took note that the house was extra clean.  He bathed all three girls and put them to bed (this is not unusual).  And.....he told me he thinks I'm beautiful (also not an uncommon statement from him, but hey....I cherish everyone I get because I often feel like a sweaty mommy mess rather than pretty).  Yesterday was not a one time thing.  He is much better than I am at communicating and he makes my job much more enjoyable even on the toughest of days (and there are some rough ones here if I'm completely honest).  He lives his life with honesty and integrity.  Hot dog....I love the boy so much after 11 1/2 years of marriage.

He is not the same person that received those bad conduct grades.  So WAY TO GO TREY!  These Smith ladies love you!

Goodness gracious

I love her.






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Phone Thieves

It's always fun to find random pics on my phone...
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Celebrity Of The Week

Hailey was honored at school as one of the Celebrities of the Week! She went on stage and danced to the YMCA in front of the school! Here she is with her teacher, Ms. Denver!


Ps. Did I really look that young when I taught?
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Camp Ozark

We had the opportunity to go to Camp Ozark as a family over Labor Day Weekend.  The owner of camp, Sam Torn, married Trey and I almost 12 years ago.  As I've written before, camp holds an incredibly special place in this family's heart.  Trey and I met, fell in love, got engaged, matured, formed so many friendships and had the opportunity to spend time with countless amounts of kids and show and talk to them about how much God loves them and wants to be apart of their lives.

So we were so blessed to be able to return this past weekend to celebrate the wedding of Sam's daughter and our friend, Angela to a wonderful man named Stephan.  We participated in tribal competition (aka middle aged people attempting to compete in team handball as if we were still 20), ate TONS of yummy food, were able to worship together, had large amounts of free time with the family....Reese spent it going down water slides and sprinting to the top only to do it again and again and again, catching up with old friends, partying it up at Western Night (again Reese found out there was pig chasing....she was in hog heaven...pun intended), and laughing....and laughing some more and more and more.

And then on Sunday night, the kids headed off to play with counselors while all the adults attended the wedding.  I love weddings.  I always have.  Not only is it a time to celebrate and rejoice in the vows that two people make, but it always reminds me of the commitment Trey and I made to each other almost 12 years ago.  I had no idea how much more deeply I would grow to love him over the years because of our covenant with God.

This particular ceremony was so heartfelt, so Christ-centered, and incredibly beautiful.  Just like he did for us, Sam shared his words of wisdom, but this time it was for his daughter and her soon-to-be husband.  Watching a father tell his daughter that he loves her publicly touches my soul.  I've got a husband who has three precious little daughters that he cherishes and is incredibly protective over.  I cannot imagine the day that we give them away to be married, but when we do, I hope we get the chance to look at each other, like Sam did to his wife, and know that we have made a lifetime of memories, that we have tried our best day in and day out to teach and show them God's love, and that we have prepared them to do the same with their spouse.

And I can't forget to mention the reception.  It was joyous and ah-ma-zing.  Friends, laughter, food, cracking-up, dancing, singing, catching up, retelling of sweet memories, laughter, and celebrating love, marriage, commitment and friendship in one of the most beautiful settings.

A perfect weekend.  My voice is still hoarse by the way from all the talking and reception singing!  I forgot to take pictures because I was so busy, so here are a few from Trey's phone and others I stole!

Hailey on the wild bull at Western Night!

Sisters dancing together! Reese enjoyed being put in jail.  That's a bit scary. That's my hubby.  The guy in the air.  He and some boys went blobbing.  I told you we acted like we were kids again :).

Trey blobbing one of his good buddies.

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Preschool!!!

Starting today, all three girlies are back in school!  Reese started Transitional Kinder at our preschool.  Since she's a summer birthday like Hailey, we decided to allow her to be one of the oldest in her class once she starts school, rather than one of the youngest.  We made the same choice with Hailey and could not have been happier because they get to go through an outstanding program at our church.  Reese was incredibly excited to start because she knew almost every child in her class already and the girl loves to socialize.

Landry is in the Turtles class this year and also has some friends in there she already knows.  She's going three days a week, which means....I actually have FREE time to party (party=laundry in silence, vacuuming in sort-of-silence, making beds in silence, you know....the crazy mom life stuff).

It was the easiest first day of preschool EVER.  I didn't have a chance to be sad because they basically RAN into their classes and didn't look back.

Here they are before we left.  Please note:  Reese was unbelievably excited to wear her Tom and Jerry shirt.  She thinks that is the funniest cartoon EVER created.

Sweet girls

 Reese with her first assignment completed.  She completed an "all about me" doll.  Landry wants to know if she can do one too when she's bigger like Reese.

LuLu posing for one last picture before heading in to class.

LuLu was asked if she wanted to paint right when she walked in.  She said, "YEA!!!!"  

Love our girls.  Can't believe how fast time is going, but I'm so proud of how confident they are and how ready they are to learn!  Go get 'em Smith girls!

So Proud

Hailey came home from school on Friday and she was all excited. She has been chosen as the Celebrity Of The Week. She told me that her teacher said that she was looking for the student who was kind to others, well behaved and listened and obeyed to receive the award.

We.Are.So.Proud!!!! I love her and her spirit. Beyond thankful that God gave her to us. And....it's even more precious to watch her daddy when she tells him about these things. He goes above and beyond to praise her.

Then, we received this from her teacher:
"WOW! Hailey was chosen as our 1st STAR Student. She has shown outstanding behavior and has been a great role model for other students. I am so proud of her! She is bringing home an “ALL ABOUT ME” poster. Please help her complete this and bring it back to school Tuesday to display in our 2nd grade hallway."

And so, we finished it tonight!



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