Summer we love theeeeeeee

Summer, I have always loved it, it's my birthday and the sunshine just makes everything BETTER! We have enjoyed a safe and fun summer! We went to Utah so Madison could go to BYU Soccer Camp, it was amazing for her, the one day that she attended, we got a call that she was super sick and that we needed to take her to the ER, total bummer. Lets just say Urgent Care was fabulous, they took good care of her and after a bunch of tests, she just had a nasty virus...and when I say nasty I mean 2 weeks of being down, totally down! She had a fever for 1 week, and chills. Yuck, not fun for her! The sad part is that Dave got sick a week after that and he was DOWN for a whole week, double yuck!
We got to see my family and it was fabulous! My growing up years were so close to perfect it is scary, BUT at the time I thought every girl had a life like mine, but as time and life experiences go by I realize how BLESSED and LOVED I have always felt. Love my family!
We have went swimming, although it took until August to get hot enough! We have went boating (thank you Hesselgessers!) we have went hiking, but the funnest thing that Talon and Shad have done is riding their bikes on the greenway. I drop them off and meet them. They smile from ear to ear, those smiles I love to see their smiles!!! We also joined a central WA group with the Yakima Valley Museum. we have rode the train and trolley, visited a planetarian, toured a historic home, went to the Raptor house, and the interpritivecenter for the wind mills...totally fun...oh except Sadie and tours are tricky :)
Hadley is adorable and travels well, her biggest glich is at home, she tends to be a screamer, but time will heal that I hope. Hudson and Madison went on Trek, it was amazing for them. Hudson submitted his paper work for an Eagle Project today, he is cutting it close and we are praying for a BIG miracle.
Last week sitting at church, i looked to the left and then to the right and I was filled with gratitude for my hubby and kids, we have one year left with Hudson, that blows me away! I love him!
I never thought I would have six kids and I never thought they would be spaced in sets of two's with 17 yrs from start to end, but I love them and we are striving to be an eternal family, with bumps and bruises and peace and joy along the way!
p.s. Dave was released from the Bishopric, he served six years...bless him!

Extreme Close-up!

Summer is offically here! We are still waiting for some serious sunshine. But for now the garden is planted, we have a family trip planned, we grill a lot. With the four younger kids we are doing cool field trips around the valley for the next 2 months. We went to the Yakima Valley Museum, it was so cool! Did you know that in the old days when horsed pulled the fire truck to the "FIRE" that they took goats to be with the horses so they wouldn't get spooked and run away....yah It was an AHA moment for me too. So more fieldtrips, sunshine,Netflicks and popsicles and all will be well on Oakwood Lane.

Spring Break & Miss Hadley's Blessing Day

If your gonna make it...make it BIG

I had the best laugh when I came home and saw this sandwich sitting on the counter, my first guess was Hudson made it, NO...my second guess was Talon made it...NO...Shad made it, he was as proud as a pickle. Some things just make me laugh. BOYS!

Hadley Wadley Piddliey Paddley HITS 3 months

Well this is a exciting week here in the Smith Home. On May 25th Hadley hits the 3 months mark AND Dave and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. How can that be????? IDK???? I can say without hesitation he is the BEST decision I have ever made. WE are feeling blessed in every way!!!! How will we celebrate...don't laugh but we will probably stay up late watching "Numb3rs"on Netflicks..
We are totally addicted, we never like to watch the same things BUT this show has us. I told him last night, I don't need to rent any movies all summer because we are only on Season Two....Glorious for us, are we not the most exciting couple ever???

Spring Break&Hadley's Blessing

Spring Break has come and gone, it was a little on the chilly side BUT I think Shad said it best when he said "this has been the best week ever" The kids built forts, we went to the skate park, watched movies etc. Simple nothing out of the ordinary, but nice. I was nervous on how I could keep everyone happy and busy with the fun nights that I have been having with Hadley, the key to our success is really simple...and I have known this secret for years but I was reminded how IMPORTANT it is to have prayers and scriptures FIRST, breakfast and then jobs. I could feel a difference in attitudes and helpfulness when we did this.
Dave's parents were able to visit us. It has been 3 years since they had been here as they have been on chemo. We enjoyed them!!! I am so grateful for their goodness. They are loved!!! They were able to be with us as Dave blessed Hadley. It was a lovely day!!!
Hadley is 2 months old today. About a week ago she turned into a different baby. She is doing great at nights and the colic is gone...what an experience, my love for her is endless, she is a sweetie!!!! Hudson is running for ASB President... Go Hudson! Soccer is over for Talon & Shad, it was a cold to the bone season BUT I am going to miss it...BIG TIME!

March Madness

I love March! I love March Madness, and my husband is obsessed with "Jimmer" I mean seriously obsessed, he has to read/watch/every article about him. He is even texting in votes and using his phone and mine....ADDICTED I SAY! We enjoyed our first outing last Saturday with Hadley. We went to Shad & Talon's soccer game, the sun was shining it was perfect, we came home with pizza and we watched BYU play Gonzaga in basketball, It was a tough game, I love Gonzaga...I loved seeing John Stockton watching his son...I LOVE LOVE LOVE John Stockton. BYU pulled through for the win and it was just a perfect day. Hadley is hitting her one month mark tomorrow. I totally love her. She is a serious eater, I mean serious. YES she is a bit of a screamer. Dave and I were talking about Colic and if she has it, he thinks she is just "high maintance" and I think he is right, another fiesty Smith girl...oh great. My Mom and sister came last week and the timing could not have been better, it was fun, helpful and I seriously would have sunk without them. I am in no routine yet and it is driving me nuts, as the real world swishes before me, I am feeling a day late and a little confused

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My cousin Quinn is having surgery on his shattered heel tomorrow, please pray for him, he is such a great guy, I totally love him. He will be in Texas for 3 months.