Recap of summer 2012

Recap of Summer 2012

Yes, I know it's been a while since I posted....blogging hasn't been one of my top priorities lately. Between being a busy mommy of 2 toddlers, working out, helping Cory out at the office, and being a home stylist...I'd say I have my hands full! And it's just going to get fuller, with another one on the way! I figured I better post something before I have my next baby otherwise I'll be way behind!

I'm about 34 weeks right now...1 more long month to go! Haha. I feel like this pregnancy has flown by. Maybe being so busy, helps time pass by. Right now, it's getting very difficult to run around like I use to, so I've had to relaxed my schedule a bit. Hince this post.

I made some cinnamon rolls the morning I found out I was pregnant...when I put them in the oven, I stood next to Cory and said "Well it looks like we have a bun in the oven!"  It took him awhile for him to get it, but once he did, he was trilled.

We loved our "bun in the oven" idea so much we used it on Cory's parents. We snuck into there house and put a note on there counter that said "look in the oven." When they opened the oven we had the cinnamon rolls sitting in there with another note that said "A BUN!" Cory's parents had just gotten back from there Israel trip, so this was a nice surprise for them!
I wish I could of done something like that for my parents, instead they just got a phone call. But I did happen to tell them on April 1st, so they thought it was a joke at first. :)

My good friend Chelsi took a couple pregnancy pictures of me. (There's more)

I feel like so much has happened since my last post, I'm not quite sure where I should start.

June 28th, Cory's dad passed away from his long 15 month battle of Brain cancer. It was a heartbreaking diagnosis for the family, and we know that he is in a better place now without any pain.  June 28th, also happens to be Cory's birthday.  Having something so tragic happen on this day, I asked Cory his feelings on having his dad pass away on his birthday...and his response was perfect. He had said "What better way to remember my dad's life."
Rick has been a huge part of our lives, and still continues to be a big part in our lives. His legacy continues.  One of my favorite quotes that has really hit me is "Because someone we love is in Heaven, we feel Heaven in our home." This statement is so true, we feel Ricks presence all around us.

My girls loved Grandpa, this was such a sweet picture of the girls giving Rick a hug.

Our summer continued as we spend time with Cory's family.  We spend our time at pool parties, running a marathon, park days, petting zoo's, jetti island, bbq's, 4th of July, Children's Museum, and the Evergreen state fair. My girls loved playing with there cousins. For weeks after they left, my girls kept asking where Dallin and Carter were.

This is what my girls do when I say "cheese"

4th of July!

The girls and there cousins Dallin and Carter

Watching the firework show

Cory and his siblings, finishing the Seattle Rock n' Roll Marathon!

Jetti Island

Princess Miley.

Evergreen State Fair

mmm....enjoying an elephant ear. :)

For our last summer hurrah, I decided to see my family down in Utah.  Now that Makayla is over 2, we have to pay for an extra plane ticket...so flying all 4 of us to Utah is out of the question. We drove instead. Cory drove us down to Provo, and flew back to work a few days later to get back to work. He really doesn't get much time off these days...okay he gets no time off these days. Haha.
I had no where to go, so I spend 3 weeks in Provo with my Family! It was so nice spending time with everyone, I feel like my time flew by when I was there.  I guess the challenging part of the whole trip was driving back with the girls by myself.  I broke it down into two days. I stopped every 2 hours for potty breaks, gas, food, and to get our wiggles out. We even stopped at McDonald's play land and a park. But we made it, and in all honesty it wasn't as bad as I thought.  Now that were having 3 kids....I'm not sure I could do it again. 

Bradal veil Falls

My sweet Makayla

Miley and Daddy

Smith Grandkids with Grandma and Grandpa

September rolled around, and Miley started preschool and turned 4!!! Seriously, I cant believe she's getting so big! For her birthday this year we had a party at Jump Planet. I was smart and when I saw a living social deal for 6 drop in passes for $20, I bought 2 of them! It worked out great, we had a good turn out and the kids loved it! After jumping we headed over to a nearby park for pizza and cupcakes.  Cheap and easy birthday party! :)

1st day of preschool 2012

This was the picture we used for Miley's party invitation

Thought this was a cute picture of Makayla and daddy

Tulip Festival

Tulip Festival

I can't believe that I'm actually writing a blog post that happened the same day....and I wrote one yesterday. This never happens.
Anyways, today our little family headed up to see the well-known Tulip Festival here in WA. I had attemped to go once before when Cory and I were first married 5 years ago. We drove all the way up there and they had just cut all the flowers off the day before!! It was so disappointing!
This time around, we planned it perfectly. If we had gone last week the tulips weren't in bloom yet, and in 2 weeks they would have all been over bloomed or damaged by the rain.  We made it right during the prime time where the flowers were in perfect bloom. Plus, we went on a week day so there weren't any crowds. Turned out to be a great day....and the pictures turned out great too. :)

Tulip Town!

Just look at those tulips! As far as the eye can see!

This was my favorite flower combo

Can you tell I'm tickling her?

Our Family

Smelling the flowers

Sweet picture of the girls

We had just announced "who wants some ice cream?"
Can you tell they were excited?

Yes, I'd say they enjoyed it!

Yummy!

Spring 2012

Spring 2012

Pebble Beach!!
This March Cory, his dad, his brother, and his uncle spent a weekend in...yes, Pebble Beach! This has been a long time dream of Cory's dad for a long time and they were finally able to pull it together and all go. They really had a blast! An experiance the they all will never forget...this trip was special for a lot of reasons, but mainly for the time that the boys got to spend with his there Dad. Golf has always been the special bond that Rick has shared with his sons, so this was the perfect way for them to make another memory together.

The best moment of all was when Cory got a HOLE IN ONE!

 Can you tell he's really excited! Doin the worm. :)

 Video recap of how it went down...

 Certificate.  Yes, this is hanging up in our house. Cory wouldn't have it any other way.

 All the boys together.

 Rick taking a swing. Isn't this place amazing!!



Sping is here!
It has been beautiful up here in Washington. The weather was perfect!! We've spent may days at the park.

One evening I heard the girls playing "doctor" in their room. And I had to sneek a peek to find out what they were doing...this is what I found. Too cute

 Miley knew I was taking a picture, so she gave me her best silly face. :)

Easter weekend!

Saturday we spend an aftenoon at Country Village where they had train rides, pony rides,  a play ground, and of course the easter bunny!

 Family of 4 loaded up in the cart. We barley fit, ha ha.

 I absolutely LOVE this picture. It decribes how Miley is with her daddy, little snuggler. She loves her daddy so much!

 And yes, Makayla is a Mommies girl big time. 

 This was the easter bunny...pretty pathetic right? The girls knew right away that he wasn't the real easter bunny.


After our little adventure at Country Village we headed over to Grandma and Pa-pa's house for a mini easter egg hunt, egg coloring, and a bbq.

 This is such a rare moment, Miley is sharing an egg with her sister. I had to document it.

 Grandma and Grandpa with the girls.

 Egg coloring! This was a messy business so we had to strip down the girls.

 Great grandma and grandpa dropped by to see all the fun!

 Our pretty eggs.

 Great grandma playing with Makayla. This is such a sweet picture, pure joy.

 Decorating time!!

 Easter morning!  This was the best picture I could get of the girls in their dresses. They were too excited to go on the easter egg hunt.

 Yes, a pink egg...can you tell that is her favorite color?

 What do you know, another pink egg.  Like her sister, she loves pink just as much.

After church we headed over to Great Grandma and Grandpa's house for dinner and another mini easter egg hunt.

 hmm...look what the easter bunny brought us...aka grandma :)
*notice miley's dress, this has been her favorite dress. she begs to wear it everyday. and even when she is wearing it, she refuses to wear a jacket because it covers up the sparkley flower.

 All sorts of fun things inside: Playdough, sidewalk chalk, stickers, paint kit, and treats.

 Easter turned out to be such a beautiful weekend, the weather was gorgeous! My tulips bloomed! I love how the tulips and daffodils grow like weeds here!!

 Miley enjoying her new paint kit. Thanks easter bunny! :)

I had to share this last picture...ahh Sister love.