I have often wondered what heaven will be like. Who will be there? What will everyone look like? How will I feel? I am no longer asking myself these questions. Maybe it is age, or experience, or the knowledge of how fast time goes by, but I have been missing the mark for nine years now. Today is the birthday of my oldest child. McKay is nine, and he has been such a blessing in my life as all of the children have been. This week also marks the one month birthday of my daughter Kaycee. As I lay in bed this morning nursing Kaycee and looking at her perfect little features, I reflected on the day McKay was born. I was 24 years old and thought I had the world figured out. I was so anxious to be a new mom and had anticipated that day for as long as I could remember. Sadly, I was working full time, going to school full time, and trying to nurture a busy marriage. Time flew by, and before I knew it, I had been married 12 years and had four more children.
I have enjoyed each new baby, but oh how I am sucking it all in this time around. I finally woke up and realized that babies are a breath of heaven. They are one of The Lord's tender mercies...an allowed glimpse into what heaven will be like. To all of you mothers, take it all in. Take time to hold those babies. Let the beds go unmade, the dishes sit in the sink, and the laundry to pile up. It will all be there tomorrow while your baby will be having their ninth birthday before you know it. Today I am going to hold my baby and smell her hair, let her sleep on my chest, and let McDonald's do the cooking.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June 15, 2010
Summer is buzzing with activity in the Smith household! McKay, Allyson, and Colton are done with school for the year, and ready to PLAY!!!! McKay and Ally had their year end dance concert, and did an amazing job. They were both in hip-hop class, and it was fun to see them pull attitude.
Anderson and Colton are noticing the effects of having two more kids home full-time, but are adjusting well.
Craig is on summer break, and besides working 40 hours a week, is keeping very busy with yard work, gardening, and his church calling. Ann works along side him as much as being 7 months pregnant permits! Ann also keeps busy with the children and their many activities, ball games, and working with the young women in the ward.
Baby girl Smith should be arriving in late August/Early September, and we couldn't be happier!
Life is great for us in Pocatello, and we hope to be able to meet up with our friends and families throughout the summer.
Much love,
The Smith Fam
Summer is buzzing with activity in the Smith household! McKay, Allyson, and Colton are done with school for the year, and ready to PLAY!!!! McKay and Ally had their year end dance concert, and did an amazing job. They were both in hip-hop class, and it was fun to see them pull attitude.
Anderson and Colton are noticing the effects of having two more kids home full-time, but are adjusting well.
Craig is on summer break, and besides working 40 hours a week, is keeping very busy with yard work, gardening, and his church calling. Ann works along side him as much as being 7 months pregnant permits! Ann also keeps busy with the children and their many activities, ball games, and working with the young women in the ward.
Baby girl Smith should be arriving in late August/Early September, and we couldn't be happier!
Life is great for us in Pocatello, and we hope to be able to meet up with our friends and families throughout the summer.
Much love,
The Smith Fam
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