The Smith Ohana

Friday, May 28, 2010

Learning Scripture with Susan Hunt..etc.

Sorry video is upside down..ugh

Friday, May 14, 2010

I had a really nice Mother's Day. Olivia made me a really special present at school. Brad bought me some cherry trees for our yard that are going to be so pretty one day. We headed up to Michigan City and I went to the Spa with Michelle and Talitha and then that evening we went to Olive Garden for dinner. On Sunday we woke up early and headed to Elkhart for brunch with Sharyl and Dave. Olivia and I made paper mache flower vases for the grandmas. I have to run now. I have been on here forever while both girls have been sleeping. Over 2 hrs...Consequently, Liv won't go to sleep now until 11pm..oh well..hope you have enjoyed the updates.!

Ava Mairenn is 6 months old

Liv feeding Ava oatmeal. She took to eating pretty well. I broke down and fed her like 10 days before she actually turned 6 months old.

She doesn't wear bows to much; just because I love her mohawk so much!

She doesn't really enjoy this yet... And yes...Olivia still has her tag.. She had to take just a few "sucks"..

My little cherry drop just had her 6 month check up along with lots of shots on Tuesday. She is weighing in at 14.7 pounds. She is about 25% in height and weight. Her head is like in the 75%....smart brain I guess! She is doing well...were not breaking any milestones over here, but for the most part she is happy. This month has been a little bit more challenging. She has been a lot more fussy, come to find out she may be allergic or have some problems digesting meat./ or possibly have an allergy to dairy??? In the interim I am eating a non-dairy diet for the next few weeks to see if it makes any difference with her temperament. (The Doctor found blood in her stool.) I have talked about poop a lot this week. And have collected a lot of poop this week. She goes to her little heart doctor appt next Monday for another echo. I am praying the hole has closed. Let's see..I am making more of an attempt to roll over, but still like laying on my back and watching others. I enjoy sitting in my high chair and eating. So far I have had in order: Oatmeal, turkey, green beans, peas, carrots, squash..and now I am starting a special diet and I am just eating rice cereal and peas for a few days. I like giving my mom grey hairs. I am starting to pull and play with objects. I laugh a lot and have a great smile. I like my bumbo seat more now. I am also a lot more verbal and love to hear my voice. When my mom puts me in my crib I can move all around and I end up in weird spots. I also made my first trip to Michigan City and Elkhart last weekend. I still get up way to much for my mom. What can I say I still like those boobies...

Back in the pool

Liv has started back at swim lessons again for the Spring/Summer. She is doing great! She is a better swimmer than me by far already!

This is Ava at swim practice. I am feeding her green beans here...I can multi task with the best of them. Snap Snap. "Go livie".. "Ava need more green beans"?

Liv and Ava

Ava's favorite person = Olivia

She's a graduate

She was very excited that she got to wear all kinds of cool jewelry today, and she even wanted me to put her hair in a half pony tail.

Liv and Ms Carin

3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. These last 3 years at this school have been wonderful. Olivia has loved all her teachers and she has truly "Walked with Jesus" there.

Ms. Carin was so heartfelt; I hope you can hear her words. In the next video Ms Carin asks the kids what they want to be when they grow up. Olivia said "hair cutter, teacher and dentist. Ms Carin laughed and said she is a "career person".