almost spring

Melinda and I took the kids to Charlestowne Landing a couple weeks ago on a day that made our mouths water for the warm days that are near. The kids were super cute, of course.

President's Weekend

We went to Gregg's family beach house over the long Presidents weekend and I have been meaning to post for weeks. We had a great time and Aileen and her family joined us which made it even more fun. The kids really enjoyed being together - of course the adults did too!Aileen and I decided that we couldn't really call it a vacation but a family weekend instead. Amanda and Jason stopped by after Amanda finished a 1/2 marathon. What a woman!!! We were so proud.

What a sweet girl

Well I may never be able to send Mary Kathryn to the gold couch again. When I was upstairs saying good night she hugged me and said " God gave me such a sweet mommy" and then said "you are the only mommy I could love". I don't know where she got this from, but it truly melted my heart. Thank you God for this amazing girl.

Valentine Girls

These are my cute Valentine's Day Girls. Anne could give cupid a run for his money because she loves to make a kissing sound (or pop with her mouth), it is really quite cute and warms my heart all day long. And this morning on the way to school Mary Kathryn was belting out her songs - Swing Low Sweet Chariot goes like this - Swing low sweet cheerio, mama is going to carry me home. She believes that those are the words and therefore it is "my song" so I must sing along. I love these girls! Thank you Grammy for their special Valentine's Day outfits!

And Happy Valentine's to my love, the tulips are beautiful!

Spike

So, I have two daughters. Thus I realize there are sure to be MANY hair issues in my future. And truthfully MK and I have hair issues daily, in that I have to do something with her crazy curly locks on a daily basis. And that is a challenge, especially for me, a non-primping type girl. But it does look cute when fixed so I give it my best, but sometimes that is not that great.

On the other hand, I have Little Annie with the mohawk. Poor girl is constantly having people comment on her hair. Even the stock boy at Publix noticed and called her Spike. (Stock boy you are not funny!). Anyway, surely at some point gravity is going to run its course and help us out, because this mere mortal cannot get that hair to lay down!

Pinckney Syms Smith

Welcome to the world Pinckney! We have been praying for you arrival for so long and we are glad that you are here! Sorry I don't have a closer photo of you, but your mom sure does and she is a better blogger anyway!

Pinckney Syms Smith

8 lbs 9 ozs

20 inches long

February 6, 2007

11:18 AM

Fun with Bubby

Mary Kathryn and Anne always have at Oma and Papa's house but especially when Uncle Bubby is around. Anne loves that he will get on the floor with her and Mary Kathryn likes that he does what she asks him to!

Mills!

One year old - we can't believe it! What an adorable little boy!! We are so glad that you are a part of our lives we love you!

Circus of Dreams

We had such a good time at the Circus. I wasn't sure if Mary Kathryn would like the Clowns and noise and lights, but she had a blast. She did ask why it had to be so loud, but I think I have asked her that same question before soo. . . We were so glad that her buddies were able to come, and I think we are looking forward to next year when some more will be old enough to join in the fun!

These 2 mommies have been known to consider joining the circus, watch out!

Mary Kathryn was trying to follow a clown's lead with new dance moves, she probably wanted to teach him a thing or 2!

Two cooks in the Kitchen

Looks like Double Trouble!

Zsa Zsa 2

Every 3 year old girl need a pink fur coat and hat, right?

Another one bites the dust

Happy 30th Kathryn, aka Stinky! The Japanese Steak House is always a treat. We love you!

The finished product

I have been meaning to post this for awhile to say - Great job Gregg on the swingset! With these smiling faces I know you are proud of your handy work! Now, how about a play house :)?

Quotes from MKL

2 funny things from MK -
"I am building a very awesome puppet show." (with blocks and Little People)

"Mommy, when I ask you if you are going to put something on my plate that I don't like you say, no Mary Kathryn I am not". (my role is very easy if I do what I am told!)

A glimpse into the future, I hope

What a treat - a lunch date with my two precious girls. Granted I eat lunch with both of them every day, but something seemed extra special today. It was just a run to Costco for formula and Mary Kathryn and I shared a piece of Costco pizza, so really nothing fancy, however it was still a sweet moment to me. MK, when did you get so big? We ate lunch together and had a conversation almost as if we were 2 buddies - you really are an amazing little girl and a blessing to our family. I hope that our future holds many more lunch dates, just us girls (with a special visit from Dad wheh we let him). And Anne I know soon enough you will be jumping in on the conversation instead of just happily munching on the Cheerios. Thanks for the lunch date, MK and for showing me your special way to eat frozen yogurt. Mommy loves you!

Too big for those britches

Sunday evening we went to the 6 o'clock service at church. We arrived a little early and were waitng in the nursery for the nursery worker to arrive. Gregg and I were saying that if nobody showed up we thought we would just take the girls into the church with us. Then Mary Kathyrn piped up that no, she would stay and babysit Anne for us. We chuckled and said that she wouldn't want to be alone there. To which she replied that she wouldn't be alone that Allie and Aggie (her 2 favorite imaginary friends) would be with her. Luckily the nursery worker arrived and we did not have to continue with this discussion! I know she really believes that she could have done it!

Dancing Queen (junior)

Mary Kathryn is really into dancing lately. Fortunately she now has ballet on Mondays. She has only had one class, but ever since she has been a little dancing queen. She is particualrly fond of being the teacher and telling her parents or imaginary friends what to do and how to do it - ahhh, 3 a great age!

Sadly, one time when I was dancing with her she told me I wasn't doing it right and that I should just sit and watch.

MLK Day Picnic in the Park

January fun

Look who is crawling - as Swiper the Fox says, "Oh man!" I knew it was coming . . .

Granddad's Birthday party

Working on the play set

How could I forget

The Little School Pagent. I still have memories of the same pagent when I was 4! Mary Katrhyn was a sweet Angel and Jackson was a GREAT shepherd!

New Year's Eve

Thanks Ayers for hosting us on the boat - We had a great time!

Amelia's Princess Party

Glamour was definitely the word of the day at this party.

And the favor at this glamorous event - Chocolate Lip Gloss - Yikes!

Bunch of fun with cookies

We had a cookie decorating party for the kids at Nancy's which was a lot of fun!

Belated Christmas Post

Christmas was wonderful. So wonderful, in fact I didn't take a single picture (we did do a little video), but here is their Christmas card photo - close enough, right? Christmas could have been better without the horrid GI bug that hit 20 something family members, but we all survived!