Hunting 2012

Hunting was so much fun this year.  Who knew my stress about not working would come in handy because for the first time in years I didn't have to stress about work while we were hunting.  It was kind of nice to be free from the phone calls.   We really missed Brett, but he assures us that he will be joining us next year.

We did things a bit differently this year and decided to forgo the Arches, but in turn, went to the sand dune.  It was the best decision ever.  The kids had so much fun!  I posted a few videos below of them sliding down the sand hill, digging, burying, rolling, anything that their little minds could come up with to do in the sand.

Mason is up there somewhere.

The littles and Cynthia burying Jamison

Jamison and Bekham sliding down the sand dune

Ninja Mas.  He decided this costume 2 days before Halloween.  Crafty and homemade seemed to be the theme this year.

The ballerinas!  They were hilarious and manly enough to pull something like this off.

The 4 Smith Boys

What Trae wore to school on Halloween.  "Too Legit"

Some of the kids that came to celebrate Trae's 15th birthday.

Trae and Tyler at his birthday party

Trae's 15th Birthday!

 

Hunting Videos

Falling behind again, but it's fall so I have an excuse...

It's officially fall here and although I love summer, I love the changing colors of fall.  We took the boys to the fair a few weeks ago and although, it was hotter than it has ever been, the boys had some fun.  Bekham loved the big yellow slide.  We would get to the bottom and he would try to run back up.  We went twice hoping he would get over it, but in the end had to drag him away kicking and screaming.  Funniest thing ever seeing this tiny little guy wanting to go again on the giant yellow slide!

Grandpa is mooing back at the cows.

Daddy and Mason enjoying some shade

Mason, Jamison, and Bekham

Trae waiting for the next text....

Bekham stole Daddy's hat at Trae's football game

My little helper smashing out the pizza dough.

Sssshhhhh.... Don't tell anyone, but....

Jamie shaved Trae for the first time!  I'm surprised Trae survived the moment because Jamie and I were dying with laughter.  He had all of these horrible scraggly loooong hairs that we would try to yank out while we were tucking him into bed at night, but those suckers were stuck in there.  Trae's skin is baby smooth once again now that Jamie helped shave him up.  I won't even think about the fact that he is getting older, but just the hilarity of the situation.

Trae getting his first shave from his Dad

Another fun angle of the moment.

Jamison and Bekham hanging around the house

The chickens roosting on the fence.

Big Steps

Trae and Jamison have been working hard and made the leap (dunk) to be baptized to become members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 11th.  I'm so proud of them!  They had amazing missionaries come teach them and we enjoyed our time with them. 
Trae has shown such maturity and strength in leading his brother to be baptized.  Although, Trae did want his own day to be baptized and even went as far as scheduling his own baptism several hours after the one I scheduled so he could be the star.  The kid lost that war and we had 1 party and 1 time for both boys to be baptized. 
Grandpa came down on the 9th to give Trae the priesthood.  It was an amazing experience and something Trae has wanted for almost a year now.  I'm so glad that he made this goal for himself and so proud that he followed through.

Grandpa, Trae, and Jamison

Proud Grandpa and Trae

Grandpa and Jamison

Grandpa and the 4 Smith Boys (Don't mind Mason's hair or the fact that he isn't wearing a tie... He is his own person LOL)

Labor Day Weekend

I can't believe that summer is officially over.  We had an amazing weekend at the resort.  Jamie had to work, but made the times he was there memorable.  We went fishing, hung out at the new little farmer's market they had, attended the chili cook-off (which by the way, we found a picture on the resort's website of the 1st place winner and guess who was right there in the picture eating his chili like nobody's business??  HAHA!  Funniest picture I've seen in awhile.  Mason is awesome!), to the park, swimming, and the kids had a riot hanging out with all of the kids.  Grandma and Grandpa made the short drive to have dinner with us and have some fun.   The thunderstorms were amazing and so loud in the trailer.

Throwing rocks in the stream is serious business...

 Mason was working on making a pole with a stick and some fishing line he found.

The only picture I got of Trae this weekend.  Isn't he precious?

Bekham, Jamison, and Mason awake and ready to party the day away.

Jamison caught a fish, but unfortunately there are no pictures of the fish because he claims the fishy was slippery... uh-huh, whatever buddy....

Jamison is #1 at the funny looks.

And here is a reminder to never leave a toddler alone when he has gone quiet...
He and kitty Korra had a lovely time though...

And summer is now over....

Pfft.... so I suck at keeping up with this since having Bekham, but you try to keep up with everything with this little spitfire running around!  We didn't think any of our kids could get any more stubborn, but he has sure proven that theory incorrect.  He is an adorable, strong willed monster.  Trae is busy after making the jr high football team and will shortly be trying out for the high school lacrosse team.  Jamison started 6th grade and acts like he is going into 10th.  The quiet boy has found his voice.... (insert eye roll here)... Mason in now in 2nd and I can't believe he is getting so big.  He has decided he wants to give lacrosse a try and we are just excited he is willing to give sports a try.

We had a great summer going to Lake Powell, the waterpark, the zoo, and just hanging out.  We had to say "see ya later" to my brother's family as they take the first steps toward his masters degree.  So proud of him and we miss them more than words can express.

We headed to our bestest friends' cabin this weekend and had an amazing time.  I forgot how fun playing cards with adults and adult conversations are!

Trae on his first day of 9th grade

 Jamison on his first day of 6th and
Mason on his first day of 2nd

 

 Backpacks I made them... Shows their different personalities for sure!

 Eatin corn at the cabin this weekend

Mason and Bekham doing the dirt and boy thing...

Biggest brother and littlest brother

Jamison, Bekham, and Daddy sitting on the 4-wheelers

Summer is almost here!

I'm sitting here watching Bekham being afraid if an ant and thinking how funny it is because he loves to torture spiders. Strange child!
We are doing great! Our last regular season lacrosse games are Saturday. The season is not over though. We then have the Memorial tournament, the Park City tournament, the Davis tournament, and I believe there is another one, but can't recall where it is. Busy! The Park City one is All-Stars. Trae was invited, but Jamison is 2nd draft. He will only play if someone in 1st draft can not make it. Pretty impressive for his 1st year playing. We can't complain because we were worried about his size against those huge Texans.

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Bekham Dancing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xMXwCOMZwg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Can you believe spring is here?

I know I am like a year behind, but I will get better. Even if that means I am just posting a few pictures. I thought I would have so much time to write in my blog after being laid off from work, but then Bekham hit the terrible 2's a bit early. This kid is going to be the death off me... Or himself with all the daring stunts he does.... Jamison and Trae are busy with lacrosse and Mason is just happy to be himself. Here are a few pictures from my phone:


Mason and a new Lego that he built himself


Jamison getting his pie in the face from yours truly


Jamison received his Arrow of Light in scouts


Jamie and Bekham


Cheese!


Mommy, we have a problem...


Jamison in his 1st lacrosse game


Mason and his buddy with the infamous red Solo cups... It's a corndog by the way...

I swear I will post some of Trae later, but these will have to do for now. Time to hit the books and keep Bekham from launching himself of the side table again.

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Bekham riding his new scooter from Nana and Papa!

He doesn't understand to sit on it yet, but he's loving "riding" it around.

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Christmas is coming

I can't believe how much time has gone by since I posted last, but this Momma is busy! I can't believe how much busier life is with Bekham, but I am enjoying every minute of it... okay, well maybe not every minute because there were those few minutes the other day that Bekham was very grumpy and would. not. sleep... yeah, those few minutes (or hours) sucked, but life is speeding by and I don't want to miss any of it.

I've taken up crocheting and I'm loving it. I'm trying to keep a balance with just a few orders so we don't get overwhelmed and I can keep enjoying myself. Jamie was just complaining that our house is going to start overflowing with hats, but I can't help myself with all these cute patterns I keep running across.

Trae is keeping busy with indoor lacrosse. Then you can't forget about the school play that he will be "starring" in. A musical of all things, but he's excited he gets to play the tough murderer. And before you get to worried it's Huck Fin.... I think....  haha!

Jamison is keeping up with his soccer with indoor soccer. He is such an amazing helper, especially in the mornings when I can't seem to drag my fanny out of bed until 7:30 because its been another long sleepless night. I don't know what I would do without his help.

Mason is keeping busy with his legos. I think his obsession has even gotten bigger! He's such a great big brother.

Bekham just keeps growing and won't stop. He's a little guy now, but he's a little guy with big dreams of catching up with his brothers. He took his first steps a few weeks ago and now he wants to walk everywhere. I love watching him toddle everywhere, but secretly hate it because it just means that he's not going to be a baby for much longer.

We went in search of the elves and took a few pictures along the way with the cousins (IT WAS COLD)

Conner, Jamison, Cassidy, and Mason

Conner, Cassidy, Bekham, Jamison, Isaac, Mason

We celebrated Christmas with the cousins last weekend. We had so much fun during their visit and can't wait for our summer family vacation!!

Silly Jamison and Princess Leia Cassidy

Mason and Jamison trying out Conner's Zombie Lab

Grandpa and Bekham hanging out

Trae opening up his most anticipated game

Aunt Shannon and Mason working on Alien Legos

Grandma and Bekham (I love this picture)

Ho-Ho-Ho! Merry Christmas from the Smith Boys