Pictures...

Okay...so I know it has been forever since I posted anything. So to make up a little, here are pictures from last month.

First off "Little P" He had his 18 month check up last week. He is now in the 4% for weight at 21 lbs and 7 oz. He is in the 8% for height at 31 1/2 inches. He is still our little man and we love his to pieces. These days he is into balls...base ball, foot ball, golf ball, tennis ball, basketball, or whatever he can find.

Paige turned 3 in September. Here are some of her 3 year old pictures. She is loving preschool, pushing Peyton down when we are not looking, coloring, the color pink, and having enough hair to do something with (when she will keep it in more then 2 minutes).

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Here is our almost 5 year old! He is also loving preschool. Parker also enjoys saving Peyton from Paige, riding his bike, building with his hot wheels, drawing with chalk, and playing washers with Trooper.

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Here are a few family picutres...or atempts at them...

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"One of those days"

***FYI, Round 2 of 3 of apartment pictures at the bottom***

We have all had "one of those days" every now and then. Well today was "one of those days"...well maybe not exactly.

Usually when I talking about having "one of those days," I am referring to the day where you wish you had work to go to, wish it was a mother's day out day, wish your older kids took 2 naps still, wish your baby did not learn to crawl just yet, wish you could have a little glass of mommy juice with snack time (or lunch or at the park or...), wish that The Little Engine That Could was either shorter or the kids did not realize that you skipped a page on purpose, or what ever you happen to be wishing at the moment.

Well today I am not referring to "one of THOSE days," but I am referring to "one of those HAPPY/GREAT/WONDERFUL/FUN days." It was just an all around great day. If you must know how we spent our happy, great, wonderful, fun day...well just keep on reading...

We woke up (yes it was 7 something...better than 6 something that is for sure), ate breakfast. If you must know...cinnamon toast, bacon, eggs, banana, strawberries, and milk. After eating we had some play/get ready time. Then it was off to Hobby Lobby for round 2 this week. We went to pick up Peyton's 1 year picture from being framed. While there I let the kids pick out a craft to do...they picked patriotic pinwheels to make.

When we arrived home, Peyton went down for nap. Parker and Paige were about to jump out of their seat with excitement upon craft time. We made our craft, played with them on the patio, against the fan, waving through the air, and just blowing them to get them to turn...who knew the would be the great hit of the day!

I made lunch. If you again must know...broccoli, carrots, dip, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, avocado, the kids also had whole wheat quesadilla with squash puree and cheese, salad with this (look towards the bottom of the post...Peyton and Parker liked...Paige, surprisingly, not so much) on top for me and on the side for the kids, and a few red and orange bell peppers for myself as well. We washed it all down with milk and/or water.

Afterwards we changed, put on lotion, and gathered our things for a trip to the pool. We had a blast! No one else was in the pool...2 people were laying out, but too far for us to get them wet. We were there for an hour and a half. It was great...be sure to look for a few Not Me Mondays from that trip!

Then it was nap time! Oh great and wonderful nap time! They all went down PERFECT!!! It was greatness!

After nap we had a smoothie...banana, frozen organic peach, and V8 Fusion if you must know what kind...and Trooper came home just in time to have himself some smoothie as well.

We had some wonderful play time...a few books, stacking/knocking down/juggling of blocks, rolling of balls, and few trips on the human airplane airline courtesy of me!

Then we were off to the video store, to grab a pizza, and to head to a local park. We ate and played our tails off. Again, watch for a few more Not Me Mondays from here!

We arrived home just before 8. It was clean up for all...and kiddos to bed. Trooper and I enjoyed our movie and I am just about to hope into bed.

I just wanted to share my day...for being "one of those days" in a very great and wonderful way. I look forward to having more this weekend and days to come. I hope your holiday weekend is filled with a few of "one of those days" as well!

Here are some of round 2 of 3 of the apartment. They are of the kitchen, area from kitchen to patio doors, and Parker and Paige's room. Final installment will be of Study/Peyton's room and Master! Until then, enjoy!

At the Park...

On the way out to the park, Parker and Trooper scared away all the birds in the near by soccer field.

Okay...so here is where we get a little goofy...Jami was trying to get Paige to hang upside down on the low monkey bar so she could flip her over. Paige wanted to see her Mommy in action...
Then Paige would do it...
Well then Trooper wanted to try and wanted Jami to do it with him...
Jami's Dad wished he had had his good fast camera so he could of caught all of Trooper falling...Goofy GiGi too!

National Family Night Out

One Tuesday night in August was National Family Night Out. Well in Texas it is WAY TOO HOT to be outside without a pool within inches for more than a few minutes. Luckly they higher ups in Texas agreed...the "Texas" version of National Family Night Out would be Tuesday, October 7th. Our community had a get together for the event. There was face painting, balloons, fire and policemen, Chick-fil-A, and good times! Trooper pulled Parker and Paige down in the red wagon when the event started. Peyton and Jami showed up after Jami's Tuesday even aerobic class. We had a great time!

The BIG B

This past weekend the Smith crew traveled down the "BIG B" a.k.a. Belton. We were going down for a baby shower of one of Jami's best friends from high school and college roommate, Amy. She is 7 months pregnant and too cute. Her little boy, Will, will be here sometime in December...or maybe late November! It was great for Jami to see several friends that the shower that she does not get to see very often...only at weddings, baby showers, 10 year reunion (last year!) or when we either happen to get together or be together in town at the same time. One sad thing though...Jami left the camera on the table at her parent's house so she did not get any pictures...

Trooper and Jami also went out to eat and see the WONDERFUL movie Fireproof. They had a great date night. It was also great to have Gigi, Grumpy, and Uncle Mark there to watch after the little ones. You will never find a better sitter than family (fun, fabulous, and free). We did happen to get a pictures of the 5 of us plus Jami's parents and Mark, but Mark is going to work on editing the pic a little to see if we can put together one where we can all be looking, smiling, or not blinking...I think it was mostly Paige...our little wiggle worm and drama momma...she gets it from me...her mom!

Well here are a few pics...
The boys are watching the game.

Peyton and Mommy...like the new cut? Thank you Troop!

In the car...ready to head home