The Smith Family

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Valentines day 2012

Todds parents were here this Vday! The kids were so excited to spend this "holiday" with them! We had a fun dinner and played a fun game of candyland! These are pics of the table! I know Todd thinks its a waste of money but I wanted to decorate the table fun and special for the kids! I love that anytime we have a holiday dinner at my moms there is always a little gift and you can tell how much time and love she put in to having us all over! It always makes me feel special and so I want to continue that tradition! Money comes and goes but these memories will last forever!!

Chocolate almonds and a family picture for Todds new office!

Chocolate almonds for Grandpa Bob and book and necklace for grandma Kate!

Stellas new shades

Brody got some new playdoh

Chandler got a new book!! He has become such a great reader!

Grandpa Bob and Miss Stella

Grandma Kate is always so good to read to the kids and make them each feel special!

Brody and Grandpa Bob

Who invited Iron Man?

We were so happy to have Todds parents here. I am always so thankful that my kids have such amazing grandparents. They always make my kids feel so important and special. They take the time to create memories with each of them indiviually! My kids count down the days when they know their grandparents will be coming! I am thankful for the example they are to me of slowing down and appreciating the small things and letting the kids just be kids!

2 comments:

Jennifer said...: I love how festive that table is, I want an invite next time! You are such a good mom!; April 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM
katesmith said...: Rikki,
Your Valentine table was adorable, and you are so right...It did make us feel so special! You went to way too much work for us, but we hope you know what a special day it was for us. I love my necklace, and I get a compliment on it every time I wear it! We love those chocolate almonds. They are like Lays potato chips...You definitely can't eat just one. Thanks for everything. It was such a fun visit. We are the lucky ones... to have great kids and grandkids that we adore.; April 22, 2012 at 7:46 PM

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Brody was crying the other day and I heard Chandler in the kitchen saying, "its ok Brody, I am coming. Its ok Brody." He ran from the kitchen to Brodys chair and said, " Its ok I'm here, I am right here brody." Yes, Brody quit crying!

I was having a rough day and was crying, as mothers are allowed to do sometimes! Chandler came over and said, "Its okay mom. Whats wrong? Do you need a bandaid?"

Chandler has been spitting a lot lately and he gets his mouth flicked when he spits. Brody was drooling the other day and Chandler says, " Mom, Brody spit, he needs a flick."

When I've had more than I can handle I will say Im just sick of this. Yesterday I must have been nagging Chandler a bit to much because when I asked him to go get his pajamas for the millionth time he said, "I am just sick of you mom." Better watch what I say.

Chandler found some Sprees candy in my purse, no surprise there is ALWAYS candy in my purse! He says, "Do you want one mom? If you go pee you get one, if you go stincky you can have two!" I guess bribary goes both ways.

We were having dinner and I asked Chandler to say the prayer, he said No. I told him that we need to pray to make Jesus happy. He went and got Jesus from the nativity and set him in the middle of the table! Then he said his prayer!

At Thanksgiving everyone went around the table and said what they were thankful for. When it came to Chandler he said he was thankful for his cousins!! He is lucky to have so many cousins so close in age!

Chandlers cousin Lexi went to church with us today. When they went to nursery the leaders asked Chandler if she was his cousin. He said "Yes." Then they asked him where she was from and he said " Shes from the condo." (They have been staying at a timeshare condo!)

Chandler was four wheeling on the river with his grandpa Smith. The river got to deep and the four wheeler died. They were floating down the river and as the river started to rise Chandler panicked and said " WERE GOING TO DIE."

I worked today so I obviously didn't cook dinner but I made Chandler some Raman Noodles. He looked at me and said, " Whats for dinner?" I told him we were having soup and he replied, " No, whats for real dinner." I said whats a real dinner and he said " The kind when you make it."

I was telling Chandler a Knock Knock joke..I said Knock Knock and he said, "Can you play?"

I was at the doctor and Chandler climbed up on the table next to me and said, " I am here to take care of you mom and make sure you feel better."

We were at Kohls and Chandler kept climbing out of the stroller. I looked at him and simply said, "Chandler.." he responds by saying, "Its ok I'll flick myself!" I swear he could care less if he gets in trouble, its all a joke to him!

Chandler was watching Dora and I went to turn it off because it was over.. HE says, "No mom. Dora told me to Stay Tuned and keep watching!" OH BOY!

Chan told me today that Archie is so lucky because he got to ride an airplane from Heaven into Aunt Jennys belly!! I guess there is no better explanation?

Lately, because it's getting colder, I have been putting a white long sleeved shirt under Chandler short sleeved shirts. When I put it on today he said, " So these are like my garments?"

Todd was getting mad at Brody cuz he wouldn't go to bed. Chandler tells me, " I need to go get mad at dad. He is making bad choices when he yells at Brody."

I told Chan that if he drinks to much Sprite he will get a big belly like me. He said, " If I drink to much Sprite I will have a baby?"

Chandler stole some candy out of my drawer. I found him in his room and he looked at me and said, " Please, don't tell Santa."

Chandler was on the eliptical machine and Todd asked him what he was doing. He said, " I am just beefing up."