Blissful Bedtime in Brand-New Bunk!

This picture makes my heart rest... My cozied-up youngest son, all prayed-up and ready to put an end to his adventurous day!

Look closely and you will see Daniel... in, amongst his animals!

Maggie has her "lambie" and Dora goodies... just what she needs for a good night's sleep!

MY BIRTHDAY GIRL! Katherine Turns 11!

Katherine orders up a chocolate "Moosetracks" ice cream birthday pie cake for her birthday celebration! This is preceded by a steak and baked potato dinner with all the trimmings. Katherine loved her presents, and enjoyed her special day very much! In this picture you can see she's wearing her new birthday necklace from Ben, and new pajamas! Katherine is such a sweetheart, and is the most beautiful 11 year old girl there ever was!! Always remember how much your momma loves you, sweet girl... my precious Kitty Kate!

Great Day at Rocky Mountain National Park!

Proud Moments!

Arriving for Joseph's Big Night!

Me and My Warrior!

The Asian Sensation on Wheels!

"Joseph, will you stop by the grocery store and pick up some milk and eggs?"
"Hey Joseph, will you please pick up the kids at school?"
"Joseph, will you drop this off for me?"
"Will you, will you, will you...???"
No, this momma will be good (as long as I never hear the expression "chick mobile").
Congratulations to you, what a great car you've got!!!

And the Award Goes to......

Congratulations, Joseph, on an incredible year of accomplishments...! Wonderful achievements that are moving you forward on the awesome path that our God has in store for you!! I am one amazingly proud momma!!

LCS History Student of the Year 2007-2008

Distinguished Christian High School Student Award for Outstanding Achievement in Leadership

Varsity Letter Award: Honor Choir

Colorado High School Activities Association, Academic All State First Team 2007-2008

Varsity Letter Award: Football

Varsity Letter Award: Student Council - President

All Area Honorable Mention Athletic Award presented by Daily Times Call, Football 2007-2008

This Morning a Caterpillar....

This Afternoon a Butterfly!

Snickers the Cat

This is Snickers, the greatest cat there ever was!

Susie Q

Susie Q... Does anyone know what the "Q" stands for? It's not just to remember those chocolate treats on the shelf at the grocery store!

Olive Rose

Aimee and Olive... They are quite the pair!! Olive runs to her like a dog would when Aimee whistles to her! Olive sleeps in Katherine and Aimee's room every night. It's amazing she finds room to scoot in there with all their other toy animals!!

Sweet Maggie Jane

Precious Maggie is just about ready to graduate from Kindergarten!

Some of her favorite things are Dora, cooking with Mom, cooking in her Dora kitchen, going to the park, playing Barbie with her sisters, eating ice cream, being a ballerina, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Jesus, Mommy, playing babies, learning how to ride her bike, playing outside on the grass, riding the scooter, her friends, her brothers, and Ben.

Maggie is absolutely precious, and I love her with all my heart!

What a sweetheart you are, my Maggie Jane!

Arrival Day 2008

Joseph, eighteen years ago you made me the most proud momma on the planet!

And here we are, April 23, 2008, and I am still the proudest momma in all of history!

I thought you were the most handsome Prom King on Saturday night!

And now... you are soon off to college and all things adventurous!

I will be proud of you forever.

Your achievements have been fabulous.

Your heart is glorious.

Your love for God and His path for your life is a gift from above.

Whatever you do, wherever God takes you, you will be a success.

I am so very proud of you, my sweet Arrival Day Baby and "All Growed Up Man."

My Sweet Daniel Smith

Daniel is now 8 years old!!!

Way to go, Big Guy!

I love you very much... forever and ever!