we had a picnic dinner with the simmons today at a park right next to regan airport. the planes flew right above our heads the whole time. Carson LOVED it!
Here is a shot of the boys playing in the backyard!
Monday, April 23
spring fun
i haven't posted in a while...but we are still here. the weather has been so beautiful the last few days and we have been enjoying it as much as we can. carson and cody love to take long walks around the neighborhood, playing in the backyard, going to the creek, going to the park...you name it, they love it. here are a few pics of the last few days!
we had a picnic dinner with the simmons today at a park right next to regan airport. the planes flew right above our heads the whole time. Carson LOVED it!
Here is a shot of the boys playing in the backyard!
we had a picnic dinner with the simmons today at a park right next to regan airport. the planes flew right above our heads the whole time. Carson LOVED it!
Here is a shot of the boys playing in the backyard!
Friday, April 6
best buds
here are some recent pics of my two boys at play!
a little game of tug of war
cody got a good bite
tempting cody with what he can not have
the tempter
little cody
time out for some cuddle time
carson is ready for more play
a little game of tug of war
cody got a good bite
tempting cody with what he can not have
the tempter
little cody
time out for some cuddle time
carson is ready for more play
Thursday, April 5
conversation of the day
carson and i ran some errands in the late afternoon (leaving cody at home in his crate). we were checking out at the grocery store and carson said to me, "home?" i asked him, "would you like to go home?" he said, "yes." he then said, "doggy night night" i asked, "is cody sleeping at home in his crate?" he said, "yes, home, doggy, play." i asked, "do you want to go home to play with cody." with a huge smile on his face he said, "yes!"
Monday, April 2
happy birthday carson
Carson turned 2 years old yesterday...my little baby is growing up so fast. we celebrated with some friends today...breakast at krispy kreme (one of his very favorites) and then to the park to play. he has been so excited that he couldn't nap today. he has been playing with his new toys and new best freind (cody).
here are some pics from the morning.
Emo and Carson watching the donuts being made
Jotham Sheffer enjoying a donut (for the very first time!)
the birthday boy
opening a few gifts with the help of some friends
little lauren lee watching the donuts
riley simmons enjoying a bite
opening some more gifts
having fun at the park
here are some pics from the morning.
Emo and Carson watching the donuts being made
Jotham Sheffer enjoying a donut (for the very first time!)
the birthday boy
opening a few gifts with the help of some friends
little lauren lee watching the donuts
riley simmons enjoying a bite
opening some more gifts
having fun at the park
Sunday, April 1
a gift from heaven
we recieved the most amazing gift this weekend...a choclate labradore puppy. yes, a gift!!!!! we are so undeserving to have SO many amazing friends. we are humbled and amazed that they would love us SO much to bless us with an adorable little pup! and boy is he adorable. we proudly introduce you to cody....
to those of you who made it possible for cody to be ours...we can not thank you enough. he has already been such a gift to our whole family (carson ADORES him). we truly are amazed at God's amazing grace and goodness to us! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
to those of you who made it possible for cody to be ours...we can not thank you enough. he has already been such a gift to our whole family (carson ADORES him). we truly are amazed at God's amazing grace and goodness to us! THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Saturday, March 31
Thursday, March 29
help you?
carson's newest cutest saying is 'help you.' when in need of help, instead of saying 'help please' like he has been for months, he now says, 'help you.' it melts my heart every time.
Sunday, March 25
let us formally introduce you...
Seth and Janet Remsnyder. It has been three momths now that they have been living with us and we LOVE it! we have learned so much from both of thier examples and are so thankful to God for the freindship He has given us as couples. I am sure that you will be seeing more of them in posts to come!
Thursday, March 15
a window into carson's life...
Here he is..McQueen!!!
Playing with his cars in a house we built out of a box
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Coloring pictures of McQueen on the house we built out of a box
This is Carson's drawing of McQueen
A family night at home sliding down the stairs on an old matress!
Carson was sick for a few days. to make our days at home more exciting we set up his tent. he enjoyed playing in it for hours in his McQueen pjs!
Helping mama make a meatloaf!
Playing with his cars in a house we built out of a box
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Coloring pictures of McQueen on the house we built out of a box
This is Carson's drawing of McQueen
A family night at home sliding down the stairs on an old matress!
Carson was sick for a few days. to make our days at home more exciting we set up his tent. he enjoyed playing in it for hours in his McQueen pjs!
Helping mama make a meatloaf!
Wednesday, March 14
A trip to NC
Carson and I have spent the last few days in NC visiting the most adorable new newphew/cousin! bobby is adorable and is such a good baby. and kristiina is doing an amazing job as a new mommy! here are a few random pics from our time there...
Saturday, March 3
Wednesday, February 28
Added Grace
i read this poem the other day and was encouraged so much. i was reminded of how much more of Him i have seen and beheld than ever before! what an amazing Savior!
The Thorn
I stood a mendicant (beggar) of God
before His royal throne
And begged Him for a priceless gift,
which i could call my own.
I took the gift from out His hand,
but as I would depart,
I cried, "But Lord this is a thorn
and it has pierced my heart.'
This is a strange, a hurtful gift
that Thou hast given me."
He said, 'My child, I give good gifts
and give my best to thee.'
I took it home and though at first,
the cruel thorne hurt severe;
As long years passed I learned at last
to love it more and more.
I learned He never gives a thorne
without this added grace...
He takes the thorn to pin aside...
the veil which hides His face.
-Martha Snell Nicholson
The Thorn
I stood a mendicant (beggar) of God
before His royal throne
And begged Him for a priceless gift,
which i could call my own.
I took the gift from out His hand,
but as I would depart,
I cried, "But Lord this is a thorn
and it has pierced my heart.'
This is a strange, a hurtful gift
that Thou hast given me."
He said, 'My child, I give good gifts
and give my best to thee.'
I took it home and though at first,
the cruel thorne hurt severe;
As long years passed I learned at last
to love it more and more.
I learned He never gives a thorne
without this added grace...
He takes the thorn to pin aside...
the veil which hides His face.
-Martha Snell Nicholson
Friday, February 23
Welcome Baby Long
My nephew Robert 'Bobby' Julian Long was born today. i wish so much that i was there to support, celebrate and share in this moment with my sis, her hubby and newborn. Baby and mom are both doing well (and dad is VERY proud). Kristiina, know that i am so proud of you. even though i have not yet meet my adorable little newphew, i love him so dearly! can't wait to meet him!
Thursday, February 22
confessions of an almost two year old
We have a white chair that has a large stain on it. not sure why carson automatically assumed, but when he first saw it he said, "oh-no, coffee, dada.' I asked, "did dada spill his coffee?' nodding yes, he said, 'dada, oh-no"
Wednesday, February 21
snap shots from our life...
here are a few photos that capture life here at the smith household...
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Monday, February 19
cooking lessons from carson...
lesson number one:
brown sugar and fresh squeezed lemon juice don't taste that good together!
i mentioned that carson loves to cook. carson saw me squeezing the juice out of a fresh lemon tonight while making dinner. taking the other half, he squeezed it, just as i did...added a little brown sugar and took a nice big bite! that was the end of cooking for the night for him.
brown sugar and fresh squeezed lemon juice don't taste that good together!
i mentioned that carson loves to cook. carson saw me squeezing the juice out of a fresh lemon tonight while making dinner. taking the other half, he squeezed it, just as i did...added a little brown sugar and took a nice big bite! that was the end of cooking for the night for him.
Sunday, February 18
long time...
no post!!!!!
okay, okay...i have heard from a lot of you that i have not posted in FOREVER! my computer has crashed and time that i have to use jon's compiter, i have wanted to be with him instead...can you blame me? so, i don't have any pics to post right now (i know, the best part), but i can give you some updates on life here in the smith household. the biggest...we have become a household of 5! newlyweds, seth and janet have moved in to our basement. it has been a joy getting to know the both of them over the past two weeks and learning so much from them already! after a season of sickness, everyone seems to be doing well (praying that it will continue that way). my dad came into town and painted my kitchen yellow..i love it...thanks dad! updates on carson...where to begin? he brings so much joy to jon and i each day. he loves the movie 'Cars' and plays with his play cars ALL day. he LOVES to cook. each day he asks me at least 20 times if we can 'cuook.' he then proceeds to ask me for an 'eqee' (which means egg). it amazes me how much he learns just from watchiing me...he will crack the egg on the side of a bowl and throw the shells into the sink. for those of you who know that my boy does not sleep well...he has been sleeping MUCH better (praise the Lord). he is trying to talk more and more each day (i feel like each day has a new word from him). i feel like i could go on and on. i hope to be able to post again soon and next time with pictures!
okay, okay...i have heard from a lot of you that i have not posted in FOREVER! my computer has crashed and time that i have to use jon's compiter, i have wanted to be with him instead...can you blame me? so, i don't have any pics to post right now (i know, the best part), but i can give you some updates on life here in the smith household. the biggest...we have become a household of 5! newlyweds, seth and janet have moved in to our basement. it has been a joy getting to know the both of them over the past two weeks and learning so much from them already! after a season of sickness, everyone seems to be doing well (praying that it will continue that way). my dad came into town and painted my kitchen yellow..i love it...thanks dad! updates on carson...where to begin? he brings so much joy to jon and i each day. he loves the movie 'Cars' and plays with his play cars ALL day. he LOVES to cook. each day he asks me at least 20 times if we can 'cuook.' he then proceeds to ask me for an 'eqee' (which means egg). it amazes me how much he learns just from watchiing me...he will crack the egg on the side of a bowl and throw the shells into the sink. for those of you who know that my boy does not sleep well...he has been sleeping MUCH better (praise the Lord). he is trying to talk more and more each day (i feel like each day has a new word from him). i feel like i could go on and on. i hope to be able to post again soon and next time with pictures!
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