The day finally arrived… Tuesday the 23rd … the first day of school. The kids had their first week of clothes planned, folded, and piled. Hannah’s been planning her hair styles and accessories. They decided to try Messenger Bags this year. I’m glad they are back at school… and I’m sad they are back at […]
Jimmy’s mom and sister are here helping with the kids while we’re recuperating from having Eliza. It’s so nice to know we have someone to watch the kids 24/7 when I’m in the hospital for a week. I hear lots of stories from the kids, but it was fun to copy the photos from Terry’s […]
Well… little Liza has been with our family for one week now. She’s affectionately called, “little miss stinky pants” by her parents… since she seems to poop every 30 minutes. Whoa Nellie! All the kids are still enamored with her and are so cute about their excitement to do errands to help with Eliza. I […]
We’re home… we’re finally home. What a long 5 days in the hospital. Here’s the run-down for our record: M: c-section. So relieved it went well. Dr. Bean did a great job stitching me up. Feeling much better than anticipated. Mom and dad visit with the loveliest of flowers. I actually have ankles! Lovin’ baby […]
Today we welcomed sweet Eliza Ruth Smith into our family. Weighing in at 6 lbs 13 oz, she’s a wee little person. Her hair is darker (more like Maxwell’s) and she has long fingers and toes. She had a little trouble eating and breathing… but seems to have conquered both by the end of the […]
i have no photos to show of our pleasant evening yesterday. i’m too lazy and huge to want to go find the camera. some moments we capture in our mind and heart… only my brain doesn’t remember things very well these days, so journaling becomes an important thing. for supper we had french dip with […]
I can hardly believe that in 3 days, we’ll have a cute little squishy, fuzzy baby. You’d think I’d be ready since we’ve known since December that this time would come. Not so much. The other night I lay awake remembering all the little things I needed to do before baby arrives. Eeeekk! Lots to […]
Not much going on these days with me trying to rest and keep my feet up. I’m always so grateful for those who help while I’m gone to doctor’s appointment and non-stress tests. They are angels who keep the kids going having fun. Here’s a little of our week:Max had a rash for 10 days. […]
I am sooooo not talented in the drawing category. I took an art class for oh – like – one day at BYU. The first assignment was to sketch a self-portrait. Uhhh… not so much skilled with that. Now digital… I can do digital. Others can design and I’ll put it all together. But I […]
I decided 2 things today. 1. Blogging & recording our life daily helps me keep perspective. At least it reminds me of all that is good… all that is hard (but part of life’s lessons)… and helps me keep going. So carry on I must… even on this here bloggie. 2. I needed to take […]