Temple Weekend!!

After our sealing in front of the temple

This weekend Robert and I left on Thursday afternoon for Burbank, after a rough start, all in all it turn out to be an awesome weekend. I realized how hard Satan tries to bring us down when we are doing something as amazing as going to the temple. I got to spend the weekend with all the people I love the most. Robert and I had the most amazing experience at the temple and we were so thankful that our family and friends could come and share this with us. It is just the beginning of another chapter in our lives, and I am so blessed to have such wonderful husband to share the expereience with. Not only did he spend six and a half hours shopping with me on Friday but he is the best friend I have ever had, I couldn't have asked for more.

SHOOTING!!

DEAR OLE DAD

GETTING SOME INSTRUCTIONS
ROBERT SHOOTING AN OLD BLACK POWDER

ROBERT SHOOTING THE 12 GAUGE

ME WITH THE 20 GAUGE

TODAY, MY DAD TOOK ROBERT AND I OUT TO THE DESERT AND DID A LITTLE SHOOTING. DESPITE THE RAIN THAT TRIED TO RUIN OUR DAY, WE HAD A REALLY GREAT TIME. IT WAS THE FIRST TIME THAT I HAD EVER SHOT A LONG GUN BEFORE, AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE THE BRUISES TO PROVE IT. BY THE END OF THE DAY I WAS GETTING TO BE A PRETTY GOOD SHOT, I THINK MY FAVORITE WAS THE 22. I SHOT A HOLE RIGHT THROUGH THE CENTER OF A CLAY PIGEON, IT WAS PRETTY COOL. (ROBERT WASN'T SO BAD HIMSELF). I ENJOYED SPENDING THE DAY WITH MY TWO FAVORITE GUYS IN THE WHOLE WORLD, I LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH. THANKS FOR MAKING SUCH GREAT MEMORY WITH ME.

EXCITING NEWS

I CALLED TODAY AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR FEBRUARY 21ST, FOR ROBERT AND I, TO BE SEALED IN THE LOS ANGELES TEMPLE FOR TIME AND ALL ETERNITY. I AM SO EXCITED THAT THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME.

I HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD!

THE BOYS PLAYING GUITAR HERO

LUKA PLAYING IN THE SNOW

PEYTON, CHRISTMAS EVE

GARRETT, CHRISTMAS EVE

CHRISTMAS MORNING

VINE STREET, PASO ROBLES 2008

I HAVE BEEN REALLY BAD ABOUT UPDATING OUR BLOG, SO ONE OF MY GOALS FOR THE NEW YEAR IS TO GET BETTER AT KEEPING IT UP TO DATE. I HOPE EVERYONE HAD AS GOOD OF A HOLIDAY SEASON AS WE DID. IT WAS GREAT HANGING OUT WITH FAMILY PLAYING GUITAR HERO, EATING CHRISTMAS DINNER BY CANDLE LIGHT BECAUE THE POWER WENT OUT, AND WATCHING THE KIDS PLAY WITH ALL THEIR NEW TOYS, (REALIZING THAT THESE KIDS ARE SMARTER THAN THEIR MOTHERS BECAUSE THEY KNOW THEY HELPED SANTA).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!

Glass Creek 2008
Today is my wonderful father's birthday. I couldn't have asked for a better man to be a part of my life. He has always been there for me whenever I need him. I will never forget the many fun times we shared together and the little things he does for me like when he warmed up my car for me every morning before seminary, sitting in the freezing cold cheering me on at my soccer games when he had no idea what was going on, and the many times we roofed a house together but it didn't seem like work because we had so much fun. These are memories I hold so close to my heart.
We are already starting to make more memories and I can't wait for him to some day make memories like this with my children because not only is he an amazing father but he is the best grandpa a kid could ever have. Dad I love you and I am grateful to have you in my life.

NEW EDITION TO OUR FAMILY

LILY JANE SMITH
LILY AND AUNT SHELLI

SHE ALREADY LOVES HER UNCLE ROBERT!

PAPA LOVES HIS LITTLE GIRL

THE TWO WILD RATS ENJOYING THEIR

TIME TOGETHER.

THIS PAST WEEKEND, ROBERT AND I WENT OVER TO PASO ROBLES TO WELCOME OUR NEWEST NIECE, LILY JANE, INTO THE WORLD. WE HAD A REALLY GOOD TIME, PLAYING WITH THE OLDER KIDS, AND ADORING THE LITTLE ONE. ALSO, THE MEN IN THE FAMILY GOT TO GO GOLFING ON SATURDAY, IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY HAD A REALLY GOOD TIME. (ALL THE YOUNG GUYS GOT BEAT THE OLD MAN!) WAY TO GO DAD! THANKS, FAMILY FOR THE GREAT WEEKEND!

JUST ANOTHER WEEKEND PROJECT!!

OVER 3 TONS OF PURE ROCK!!

THE BEGINNING!!

AMAZING NO DIRT!!

WE ARE SO HAPPY WITH IT!!

FINISHED FOR NOW!

WE ARE SO EXCITED ABOUT THE ADDITION TO OUR BACKYARD. IT ONLY TOOK US A YEAR TO BUT WE NOW HAVE A PATIO THAT ISN'T MADE OF DIRT. THERE IS STILL A LITTLE BIT OF WORK TO DO, BUT NEVERTHELESS THE HARDEST PART IS OVER. AFTER THREE DAYS OF WHEEL BARRELING GRASS, SAND, AND STONE, WE ARE BOTH VERY SORE AND TIRED BUT THE PAIN IS WELL WORTH IT. WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT TOOK TIME OUT OF THEIR BUSY LIVES TO HELP US WITH THE WORK. SPECIALLY OUR LITTLE CHEERLEADER, PEYTON, WHO CHEERED US ON THE WHOLE TIME.