Smith Family

Apparently it's a violation of our HOA to leave our trash can nicely parked by the side of our house. A violation that is charging us 15 bucks. Seriously?! Seriously. I'm sure hidden in the mounds of paperwork we had to sign it was nicely stated, but who reads that crap anyways? I guess we are supposed to keep it private that we own a trash barrel, maybe it makes people feel bad because they didn't get one. I guess it can look "trashy", I mean after all it is where we place our trash. Here's our dilemma, it doesn't fit in our garage. And have you tried wheeling a trash can over rocks, it's a pain in the neck especially while holding Audrey. Nonetheless, we will conform or I guess I should say my husband will conform because that's a mans job. 

It's FINALLY here! I've been waiting for this time of year for months because it's time to get ready for Disneyland! As you can see we've already purchased our tickets. My family has gone every year around this time probably for the past 5 years. We leave a week from today and as you can see I'm ecstatic.  Disneyland is magical on it's own, but for the holidays it's indescribable, I challenge you to go to their website and tell me it doesn't inspire you to leave RIGHT NOW. (I'd hyperlink  Disneyland.com right here but I don't remember how).  I am fully aware that it is going to be a different experience with Audrey, some may say not worth it but I whole heartily disagree.  ( My parents our devouring an infamous Phillipe's sandwich in LA. This place is ALWAYS apart of our annual Disneyland trip, I am craving on right now!) First of all my lovely parents will be there and have gladly offered to take Audrey for one whole day. I don't thin...

Lately Audrey LOVES to find things nicely stacked or folded and DESTROYING it. It can be anything from laundry, to a basket full of toys, a drawer of towels or her latest project my shoes. Our closet has lovely shelves to stack our shoes on. Which Audrey found GREAT pleasure attacking. It's tons of fun for me, I love picking up a million messes a day. She also started making herself laugh, and I truly do love this. We love to play a game where I scream, then she screams then we laugh and laugh. I love her at this age!

Okay I got tagged again, and I just really think it's fun because I'm a dork like that! I apologize if you're not that interested in random facts about my life. Here are the rules, share 5-7 random facts about your life.  1) I used to take clogging when I was around 12ish, and I totally loved it! I realize now that it's kinda embarrassing, but I had no idea :) It was great exercise and I had so much fun. Maybe I should find an adult class somewhere... haha 2) It drives me nuts when people say malk instead of milk, I'm pretty sure it's spelt with an i not an a. Malk sounds like warm curdled nastiness. Milk sounds like deliciousness. 3) I'm probably one of the most laid back people you'll meet. Nothing really ever bothers me, and I just go with the flow. BUT, whenever I make something, or am in charge of something, or when I had projects for school I become completely anal about it. I want it to be perfect! This is part of the reason I don't scrapb...

Audrey had her 9 month check up and is doing really great. I was so bummed because they normally don't have to give shots at this check up but because they were out of one last time she ended up having to get one. She is pretty much a nightmare at the doctors because she gets so nervous. As soon as the nurse or doctor touch her she starts screaming and screaming, and honestly if you've never heard my daughter scream you will never understand what this is like. But, the good news is she is developing great and that is such a blessing. She took her first step last Sunday, but still hasn't quite figured out the walking thing. I tried to get a picture of her standing up but she wouldn't cooperate. She is such a mover and a groover she can't bear to sit still. She has a little temper and gets really upset when we do something she doesn't like... kinda makes me nervous, I mean seriously she is only 9 months isn't that supposed to happen in the 2's. She HATES h...

First I must say that the Obama look alike doctor was telling the truth about this little sucker not causing pain while peeing out, so perhaps there is hope for our country :) Do you see those sharp, splinter like things? Yeah, it hurt like a mother. I've often heard that kidney stones are comparable to labor pains. Well here is my analysis : Having a baby is something that has been prepared for. Books have been read, doctor appointments, hospital tours and meetings have all occurred. While I don't think there is anything REALLY to prepare anyone for that experience it is something that you know is coming up and at the end of the agony you finally get to meet that sweet little baby that's been apart of you for 9 months. The aftermath is so worth every painful moment.  Now let's compare that with a kidney stone. On Tuesday I didn't know WHAT was going on, I didn't know how to make it go away, I didn't know how long it was going to last and the doctors could...

I'm not really sure what he's doing in this picture, but this was our first date except we weren't each others date. Although that didn't keep him from slyly holding my hand.   What is your husband' s name? Harold Elliott, he has never in his life gone by Harold because let's be honest it sounds like an 80 year old. When he was little his favorite movie was Pete's Dragon so his family started calling him Pete and it stuck.  Recently he decided he wanted to start going by Elliott but his family and friends will always know him as Pete. How long have you been married? 1 year and 8 months How long did you date? About 10 months How old is he? 25 Who eats sweets? Well both of us used too, but now just me. I LOVE sweets, it's just so hard to diet Who said I love you first? I did... Although it went along the lines of this, I really do love you I just don't know if I love you in THAT way... I was confused.  Who is taller? definitely Pete. I couldn...

So, the pain continue to intensify and I came to the conclusion that there is just NO way this is all cramps. I called my OBGYN who told me to go to Urgent Care. This Place is a joke. I sat there in agony and was finally taken back for a urine sample and some blood work. The conclusion was I either have kidney stones or a cyst on my ovary , but we can't be sure till we do a CAT scan which they don't have. They told us to go to some place that wouldn't be able to get us in for a couple of days... WHAT?! So we went here And started ALL over again at least this time I wasn't in pain. After a very long day we finally discovered I have a kidney stone which has already passed through the painful stuff. The doc said actually peeing it out shouldn't hurt, but he looked like Barack Obama so it very well could be he's a liar too. We'll see :)  All I can say it I am SOOO happy that today is over I can also say I am very thankful for: * A husband who left his mou...

I've been pretty convinced that girls who make a big deal about their menstrual cycle were over dramatic sissies. I had a cramp here and there and maybe a little back ache but nothing to complain about. I've had a wonderful 18 months of not even having to worry about the womanly condition due to being pregnant and nursing. Let me just say, that every little silent snide comment I've had about these complaining women has come back and hit me with a VENGEANCE. I have never in my life been in more pain. It started with an extremely, constant, uncomfortable urgency to urinate, but I never had to go, which turned into something I can't even explain. After a sleepless night followed by crying and moaning my husband got up at 6:00am went to Safeway to get me some over the counter relief. Our family consists of a cranky daughter who is  teething, a husband still recovery from surgery, and a wife who has become an "over dramatic sissy". 

We always call Audrey our little stinker because she is a sassy, determined little thing. So we couldn't refuse dressing her up as a skunk. We were thrilled to find one at Old Navy for 50% off, that had Lil' Stinker written on the bum. Pete had to work till 6:00 so Audrey and I went to the ward trunk-or-treat and had a good-ol time. Because I'm the great mom that I am, I of course FORGOT my camera. Thank goodness Addie was there to capture Audrey's first Halloween. This is Audrey with cutie patootie Julia. Pete met us at the church after he got off of work and we headed straight to Mesa. We helped my parents hand out candy, ate stew in a pumpkin and watched The Poltergeist after Audrey fell asleep.  I was so worried about Audrey not wanting to wear the hood. Every time I put it on her  I made such a big deal about how cute it was. It was like she knew she was lookin' good and actually liked it, as soon as I put it on she got a little grin on her face =)  She was so ...

It's time for this gordita To start resembling this mamsita:)  Where I'm going to have to stop eating so much ice cream as featured in photo 1and start eating  a lot more fruits and veggies.  I know it's silly to start eating healthy RIGHT before Thanksgiving and Christmas, but I'm just ready. I've been ready for a while but Pete has Lap-band surgery tomorrow so I figured I'd wait it out so we can do it together. So starting tomorrow I will be deprived from all the sweet things in life. I must admit that this past year and a half have been quite refreshing. It seems like forever I never thought I was skinny enough and was always watching calories and worrying about exercising. I threw all that out the window and ate whatever, whenever and wherever I wanted and it was fun. Now 50 pounds LATER it's time to get back on track. I must add that I did have a baby so this is not all my fault, but mostly. And I pretty much hate all you skinny people who can eat whate...

I came home from visiting teaching to find this, so cute.