Tuesday, September 1

We are here!!!!

It has been a long time since I have posted. We have been busy, and unfortutnaly, my camera broke and I have been unable to record our summer fun in photos. A friend graciously allowed me to borrow her camera today to take some photos of the kiddos (which are attached). As for updates, Jade is already 7 months old. Sitting on her own (not crawling yet), laughing, smiling, and always so content. She brings SO much joy to each and every day. A few months ago we noticed some concerns with her eyes. To correct what appears to be a lazy eye, she has had to wear an eye patch everyday for 3 hours. For family who has asked, here is a picture of our little pirate. Praise God, she does not mind the patch at all and does not even try to take it off! We have an appointment with doctors at Hopkins (who are told to be the best) in December to hopefully get more clarity as to what is going on.




As for big boy Carson, he starts pre-school tomorrow (which he could not be more excited about). He did great with swim lessons this summer...he is quite the little fish. He taught himself how to ride his bike with no training wheels. One night on a family walk, he just announced that he was going to ride his bike without the training wheels AND DID! It was pretty amazing. Below is a picture of Carson at our church's youth retreat. We had the privelge of going to the event as a family b/c Jon preached one session. Carson LOVED every minute of it. Here is a picture of him participating in the relay races the last day...rolling around on a large tarp covered in flour...what fun for a four year old boy?



Well...I will post a picture tomorrow of Carson's first day of school...my camera will not be fixed for another 6-8 weeks...so not many pictures to come. But I will try to keep updates coming!

I went in to get Jade from her nap today, before getting her out, I snagged a few hotos. I just love these shots of her with her blankie.





I had to add these pics just to show her head of hair!




Some other pictures from today...riding bikes and just being The Smiths!






Monday, August 10

The things kids say

I know that I have not posted in awhile...I will post later with more updates.

Carson just said the most adorable thing tonight...

Jon plays in a lacrosse league on Monday nights and the whole family was able to go watch him play tonight. On the way home it began to poor. Carson asked, 'Why is it raining?' I responded, 'God is sending down the rain.' It then began to thunder (very loudly). Carson asked, 'Is God mad?' I told him no. Carson then said, 'Oh, it is just God's tummy rumbling!'

Saturday, July 25

Vacation with the Smiths

After visiting my family, we went to Holden Beach with the Smith family. Despite a stomach bug mid-week, we all had a wonderful time together.

Time spent on the beach...napping...



Playing in the sand...




And in the water...

Kicking in the baby pool...


Riding some waves...






And just hanging out...





Friday, July 17

Vacation with the Foys

We have been in NC on vacation with my family. I think the pictures below say enough!!!!

Carson caught his first fish!


Cousin Bobby giving Jade some love.


Carson jumping the waves



Jon going surfing


The only shot I got of Jade...the picture does not show how much she LOVED the water...she could not get enough!



Mr. Bobby Long


A Family Shot


Cutie Pie Jade!


Cutie Pie Jade with Mimmi


Papa with his boys


We had a dance party tonight...everyone joined in on the fun!




Wednesday, July 8

Thursday, July 2

Care Group Picnic

We had a family cookout at the Lees tonight for care group. Esther had everything set up beautifully and right as we began to eat it started to rain. Children cried, we rushed everything inside, only for it to stop raining in a matter of minutes!

Despite the rain, it was a wonderful time of fellowship, food and outdoor fun! Roasting marsh mellows over the fire pit was a great way to end the night.

Eric and Lisa with their youngest Emery


Goofy, but oh so handsome Jon!


Joe and Jet the lacrosse star in the making!


Emery and Dada time


The big boys playing some football


And the little ones in the hammock


Time for the fire!