Holy Gray Hairs where has the time gone???

No really we have gray hairs and time has gone by. May 15th Michael and Matthew celebrated their 4th birthdays and on the 18th Seth celebrated his 6th birthday. Wow when did they grow up?
They are not little guys anymore. Sad but true. Enjoy these boys as much as we do(:
Micheal and Matthew then and now
Seth then and now
We cant believe they have made it to their birthdays(: We love these special boys. Our lives would not be the same without these balls of pure energy, mischief, curiosity and of course love.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOYS

A funny to share(:

While Josh and I were sitting and talking on the couch, Matthew came over with a diaper he found that use to be he and Michael's.
Matthew " here mom a diaper"
he then found another one
Matthew " her mom another diaper"
Mommy "we will save these ones for Timothy..."
Matthew "then when he has a poopy"
Mommy "you can change it."
Matthew "nnnnooooooo"
Mommy "then daddy can change it."
Matthew "nnnnnnooooooo, you mommy"
Mommy " why me and not daddy?"
Matthew "cause you change them soooo well." (said with a straight face of course(: )

We had a good laugh, hope you did too(:

the never ending family hike

Yesterday( Thursday April 14/11) we went on a family hike. the beginnings we were all like this.. Timothy's first hike

We had a lot of fun and enjoyed the beauty and nature around us together as a family.

This is what Josh had to say about it.....

Kisatche needs to update their trail maps. It started off innocent enough as we started off with excitement around 1345 (145pm for the rest of us) from the Government Pond Complex following a trail marked with blue diamonds on the trees. Based upon what I read online, I thought we would be on a 2-4 mile route - something we normally do as a family as it takes us about an hour to hike 3-4 miles with the twins. 4.5 hours later (and after I (Josh) ran ahead with one of the twins the last 2 miles to get the van and drive back down the road to link up with them) we finally completed the "family" hike.

Considering we made it up the South Range Road from the Pond Complex and based upon our normal travel rate, we estimated we covered 12-15 miles today.

Kids did a pretty good job -while Holly and I are laid up, the kids bounced off the walls and swimming in the pool the rest of the night.

Needless to say the fun family hike turned into the hike that felt like it would never end. The kids did amazing and we all worked together to encourage one another to keep on going. Yes we had our moments and I got to deal with a poopy accident and unhappy kiddos, we all made it out of their alive. We prayed a lot to the Lord to help us get out of the Forrest as those blue diamonds just were not getting us back to the van. We finally found a road and took it. Wow it was a long 4.5 hours and we figured about 13-15 miles in total when all was said and done.

We saw a cowboy along the trail and the kids got to pat the horse "Genie".

I will say, it is a challenge but can be done to nurse a baby while carrying him in a baby carrier. Don't worry no pictures of that even though Josh had the camera it didn't happen. Thought you would all appreciate that one(:

As stated above in Josh's comments, we got home and the kids were running and all over the place while Josh and I had become ancient in such a short time. We both could hardly move. I think I can put it to the fact that we weren't all dehydrated and and more and had our strength back in our bodies....OK the kids anyways. it took all we could to move(:

The kids all ate amazing last night 1-3 bowls of dinner and all of us slept so well. Josh was a sleep on the couch before the kids even fell asleep.

Needless to say we will still continue our wonderful family hikes just not on that trail any time soon.

Sorry no end of hike pictures. It would have taken too much energy, plus at that point we weren't totally sure where the camera ended up.

2 weeks ago we were greatly blessed

2 weeks ago Timothy Teancum Smith was born at 2:21 pm. He weighted in at 10 pounds 12 ounces, and 22.25 inches long. He wears size 1 diapers and size 3 months clothes, and then some. He is our biggest yet of all our kids. He has to be big to take on the world and all of his very loving siblings(: he gets so many hugs and kisses from all and they are so happy he is finally here.
With little sleep Josh and I are adjusting best we can(: I think the zombie look is good for us for now but look forward to feeling normal( if such a thing) again.

We are still stunned that we are blessed with 6 amazing kids. We are truely blessed and humbled by our blessings.

Here are some pictures with more to come. I know I am way behind in keeping on top of the blog but will do what I can when I can. Enjoy(:

2 weeks ago.........

Before After. What a big boy. Timothy was born on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras style. He earned his beads for sure(; Proud daddy(: Another big strapin healthy boy(:

Now for at 2 weeks......

My sleeping man and little man(:

Adam and Timothy

Emma and Timothy

Seth and Timothy

Michael and Matthew building legos for Timothy.....all the kids love on Timothy so much and are so sweet to him. Very touching to see and hear how much they love him(:

Sweet sleeping angel boy(:

Now off to take care of the kids.

Have a super duper day and always remember to count your blessings(:

Better Late then Never(: End of 2010(: Part 1

Here is how we finished last year 2010! Part 1 now Part 2 coming soon(:

At the beginning of Dec we had to go to San Antonio TX for Emma's surgery. While we were there we took some family time before her big day. We went to the Zoo and to the Science Center. We had a lot of fun. We took way too many pictures and now I have to pick just a few. Here they are(: enjoy.

Our pack. Adam, Emma, Seth, Michael, and Matthew(: at the Zoo...

Feeding the birds

Michael and Matthew grooming a goat(:

All out on a limb...all but me(:

Now to the Science Center....
We found the perfect game for the kids....it kept them moving for a while..

Michael & Matthew looking at the world from different point of views

Adam and Emma above it all. Adam and Seth climbing to new hights.

We had so much fun.
Part 2 coming soon(:

Orlando Science Center with Jenny and Dave and kids(:

Ok part 2.

Again we have so many pictures I will pick a few for your enjoyment. It was great being blessed to spend time with Jenny, Dave, Sammie, and Rachel. It is one this to see and meet family members via pictures and skype, and totally another to be able to be face to face(:
We had a lot of fun.

Josh and Michael Emma Seth Matthew Adam Jenny, Rachel, Dave and Sammie

Jenny, Rachel, and Sammie Adam and Emma ( Mad scientists(: )

We also got to see the alligaters being fed which was pretty neat to see and a show the kids and everyone loved called KABOOM.... Balloons with different substances in them and then lit with fire. Each one made a different color and bang(: it was a lot of fun.

I have been having problems with my camera...go figure, right(: but here are some more pics from Thanksgiving and such(: Our other family.

Emma and dad Shepherd Renee, the hostess with the mostess(: no really there was so much yummy food. She is amazing

AJ, AJ I guess he didnt hear me(; The gang. Brenda and Marvin at the back

Mom Shepherd (the magic behind a lot of the food too)and little Sheppy(Shepherd)

and we cant forget the newlyweds Annie and Abe(: