IT'S A.....

Need I say more?! We are soooo excited to be having our 3rd baby boy! Look at those legs spread out so far! There was definitely no arguing with the ultrasound tech. He wouldn't ever show his face, however. He was either face down or had his arms covering his face. The hardest part about having a boy is his name...both of our boys didn't have a name until the day we left the hospital. So, I doubt this one will have a name until after we get home!!! Why are boy names so hard? I am just so thrilled to have this little man join our family. I feel a little bad that I haven't written anything concerning him, but I think I wanted to make sure all was well with him. I absolutely love being pregnant and cherish every moment of it. I love having older kids that are so excited to meet this new member of the family. Brad asks me everyday how much longer and he always wants to rub my feet and back (and I'm hardly even showing yet!) I love how Zach prays every night that the baby will be healthy and strong. I love how Maddie says she will hold it everyday for me when I need to clean & vacuum...huh?! Will that even get done with 4 kids?? I know Ron is very happy, even though he keeps telling me that it'll be okay...he thinks I thought it was a girl- my subconscious did, because every dream I've had, including last nights, was a girl. I just laugh! I really longed for a boy! (little does he know).

Happy Birthday

Penny is 6 years old today and Maddie would be sad if I didn't acknowledge her today. We've only had her for a few months, but she is a very important part of Maddie's life. Have a great day! Maybe we'll feed you a little steak tonight! (She hates her dog food and won't eat it until absolutely necessary. Vets' orders!)

Ice Skating

This is for Ron's sister Staci in the pink vest. Now she's up.... And now she's down. Ouch. Good thing Tyler was there to help!?

I think Staci would benefit from one of these. Good job Brad and Bret!

More Christmas with the Smith family

Have you seen a cuter wiseman? Sledding down a very steep hill. (Glad I wasn't there to see Maddie crash into a pole)

Grandma Smith playing "Button, Button" with the kids- Zach especially loves this game!

These cute 3 year olds couldn't stop performing "I Am a Child of God" on the stage :)

Our cute Nativity cast

A Canadian Christmas

The "Kid" Table with all the cousins (minus baby Brenna)

Some of the cute cousins- thanks for a great Christmas!

The kids playing "Santa" at home.

The Famous LV Snowfall of '08

The snow covered my beautiful, just recently bloomed, mums!
(now they're dead) Maddie making a pretty good snow angel.

A Trip to our favorite place Bass Pro Shop

I wonder what the kids wanted for Christmas after they saw these things?

Zach working on his putting, of course.

Having fun with the rifles.

Fall Soccer Season

Brad getting his trophy My cute soccer players!

Brad is getting the ball away from the green guy-he's definitely not afraid of some physical contact.

Halloween '08

Zachary the "Cowboy" and his friend "Mr. Spider" Maddie "Cowgirl" and Bradley some kind of Jedi-Knight

Giddy-up cowboys!

Here's Maddie and Brad completely mesmerized on the Haunted Hayride at Springs Preserve...it was scary!!!

My cone-head at the Halloween school parade. He looks like he should be picking up garbage on the side of the freeway.

First day of school '08-'09!

Maddie, Zach, and Brad (Zach insisted he be in the pics)

Strange, but cute!

My kids innately started rolling around on the new carpet. ??? Do you like my "couch ring" around the wall? Darn scotch guard!

Madelyn looking beautiful on her Baptism day