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(:

Thanksgiving in Florida and Abe and Annie(:

Last week was a tornado of business. We cleaned and packed for our trip to Florida to have Thanksgiving with the Shepherd's and see Abe and Annie (the newlyweds(: ) Wow what a drive and short fast trip. We left Wed after Josh got home from work and got to Florida Thursday . It was so wonderful to see family and friends again. It has been a long time(:

Thanksgiving was yummy as always(: and the kids even took a dive in AJ and Renee's pool.

On Friday we went to Sea World and spent a good part of the day with Abe and Annie(: It was a full fun day. What a great time.

On Sat we spent part of the day with Jenny, Dave, Sammie and Rachel at the Orlando science center. Later that night was Abe and Annie's reception/open house. Again it was so great to see some dear friends. After our dear angels got into trouble we left and started back for home Sat night and got home Sunday. Wow it was a fun filled and busy trip. SO worth it(:

I wish we could have stayed longer but unfortunately that wasn't meant to be.

Here are some pictures from our adventures....enjoy(:
at the stingray tank Adam taking a closer look

Now for the dolphins now for some rides(: awe refreshing...

the gang watching the sea lions

There were so many pictures it is hard to just pick some of them....her are a few more(: I like this one. Abe and Annie getting a feel of parenthood..so to speak. I asked them how is it they have the kids and Josh doesn't(: hehehe Adam was with me as I waddled behind(: The kids we glued to the Uncle and their new Aunt(: It was too cute really.

Now off to the Shamu show(: We sat in the soak zone and that we did...my clothes were dripping all afternoon. As soon as I started to dry it down poured before we could get to the van(: hehehe what a great day.

mama and her baby(: special moment to be apart of(:

More rides..now in the kid area(: and might I say they ALL had fun(: Josh and the gang(: Seth, Adam , Emma, Matthew, Daddy, and Michael(:

I will end for now with the happy couple(:

I will need to do the pictures from the Science Center later...to be continued(:

Creation Calls -- are you listening? Music by Brian Doerksen

Military Homecomings

Military Homecomings
Yes there is a theme with these videos. May we never forget the cost of our freedom and those who sacrifice for it from those who fight and those who support(:
Josh you are my hero and our kids hero too(:
This brings back all of the emotions of when you came home like it was yesturday.

I Fought for You

I Fought for You

Halloween and more(:

Ok as promised here are some pictures of the kids at the trunk or treat we went to Oct 30th for Halloween........BOO! They had so much fun(:

The whole Smith gang Adam Emma Seth
Micheal and Matthew (double trouble-literally(: )

These guys went as Bugs Bunny and company(:

On a side note away from Halloween, Emma and Seth wanted to share their creations they did one morning, and here they are......

Gotta love lego(: Great job Seth and Emma(: Keep up the great work.

Yeah Josh felt the baby(:

Yeah, last night Josh felt the baby move(: we were both so excited(: it is finally happening where the rest of the family are starting to feel the little guy bounce and kick around(: Pregnant with baby number six and it all is just so amazing to me. Everything about the miracle of having a baby is so fascinating. Feeling the baby move, know I am growing bigger as he grows to give him space and know that a little human is inside my body thriving and growing and one day soon will leave my body to live and grow is such a miracle. Thank you Heavenly Father(:

The Miracle Happend(:

That is right folks. On Sunday Adam felt the baby move...well hit really hard. No one has since then but I can now say someone has felt him other then me(: It is a start and I will take it(:

Don't worry I haven't forgotten about sharing Halloween pictures. I will do that later..hopefully by the end of the week(: The kids were way cute..most of the time(: Until then....

Meet our triplets(:

Yes you read that right folks we have triplets(: and they are sooooo cute. On Monday while Josh was mowing the lawn he went over a nest of baby bunnies. Don't worry they were fine. We are feeding them with a dropper and pray they will grow healthy and strong. This morning they gave us a little scare. Josh quietly went in to see how they were doing and they were gone.... we have them in a towel lined laundry basket in our bathroom(: hehehe so here we are looking around for 3 little bunnies. We finally found them hiding by my dresser and one in my high heeled shoe (we think that one is a girl) hehehe All accounted for and safely back in the basket now with a lid(: We are going to get a cage for them. Here are a couple of pictures for now and we will add more later. The kids are so excited to finally have pets(: hehehe too cute!

1 2 3 all 3 little ones

SO to fit our growing family we have also had to add a bigger ride. Meet our MAV (Mormon Assault Vehicle) Josh sold his little truck and now drives the mini van and I get the monster van(: Now there is a lot less fighting as the kids have a little more wiggle room(: Thank you(: So we now have room for when the baby comes next year.

SO much is going on in our lives and that includes all of the wonderful blessings the Lord constantly sends our way. Thank you Heavenly Father for everything.

May you all have a blessed day(: