The most perfect day!

My legs were cold!

Daddy in white. We had the most perfect baptism while in Utah. Maxwell turned 8 on Monday and wanted all his family at his Baptism. He loves the water and loves nature. He spends most of his summer in a lake or creek or river. We counted once 37 days straight in some form of water. He even loves to stand under the waterfall at Proxy falls our new favorite place. When it came time to Baptise him he really wanted it to be in a river. Everyone told us it would be cold water running off the mountains and he would not want to be in it. However, Max really wanted it and we knew he had been in cold water all summer long so the baptism of Maxwell Robert was planned. Uncle Larry moved boulders out of the Santaquin Creek to make it deep enough. He found the perfect place with a bridge for all the relatives to watch from. Max asked Uncle Jeffy to give a talk and he was of course right on. Jeff has a way of saying what the person needs and he really nailed it with Max. He even pulled out the green frog Max sleeps with named Markey Mark for a object lesson. When it was over Max said his legs were cold but when he went in the water he was warm and he knew it was the Holly Ghost. It was amazing!

beauty

Does she have to be this beautiful? We just returned from our trip home to the mother ship. (Provo) We drove by and old Coke machine and Mandi and Julia jumped out of the car. Mandi is so amazing with her camera and I actually like her personallity also. She lost her make up on our trip so every morning she would wander into my room and put her face on. I always enjoy teasing her and laughing at her. It is a big sister thing!

sun

I think it is going to be sunny all week! We are so excited to end school and get on with summer. Gretchen is coming soon and then Mandi will come to visit. If you can't find us we will be at the beach!

The month in review!

We love Sawdog! The sun came out in April but not much in May. We went to the park and enjoyed the beautiful sun!

 

 

We planted a garden.  Max is the botanist and every year he makes sure we get all our planters filled and garden growing.  He is a little bit of a Renaissance man!  And he loves his cat!

Mikey had a field trip to the big city.

We had two boys with special needs in our group and Mikey and his friends were so good to them.  I was very proud of how kind those big boys could be.  It is always fun to spend the day with Mike.

We have played a lot of lacrosse.  Dad is of course a coach and very loud on the sidelines.  We are not sure who is having more fun, big Mike or little Mike.

And Julia made a beautiful apron for me for Mothers Day.  Grandma Carole helped her.  She also made me a cake that slid apart on the ride home.  I love anything she makes me.

Now we are off to our favorite place in the world, Black Butte!  I think the sun is going to come with us!

Mandi!

Today is my sister Mandi's birthday and she lives in California so I am sending her a birthday wish via the Smith family blog. We just went to her house for part of Spring Break and had a great time. We invaded and made a huge mess and Mandi just laughed and enjoyed all of us. I am so proud of the great mother and wife she has become. She is 9 years younger than me and sometimes I just think of her as my little sister but she is truly an equal and in so many ways better than me. I love you and Happy Birthday!

Blazers!

big five year old!

Our baby is five! We had a party for him with cookie monster cake and lots of friends. He invited kids from preschool all the way up to 5th grade. He is everyone's friend! He is a smart, happy, hyper and a little naughty boy! We love him!

Harrison is 5!

The cookie monster cake made the party! Harrison turned five and we had a big party with all his brothers friends. He invited 5th graders, 4th graders, 3rd graders and 1st graders. I had to beg him to invite his preschool friends and he finally agreed (but only 2). He is a funny, hyper, smart and a little naughty boy! We love him!