Garrett's First Day of Preschool

It was Garrett's first day of Preschool and he was so excited. He looked so cute and wore the biggest smile of his face as he walked into the classroom. First, he hesitated at the door, took a good look around at all the kids playing with toys, playdough set-up on the tables, and smiling teachers eager to meet him, then Garrett said "bye mommy" and went off to play with the other kids. Aaron and I were so proud of him and what a smart and sweet boy he is growing into.

After we left, I wasn't sure what to do with my self. It was just me and the baby with three hours to just do whatever. I went to Walmart, walk around aimlessly, and confussed. Is this really me having a relaxing shopping trip? I just wasn't sure what to do with myself. Go get a pedicure (which I need despertly), go to Ross (new fav store latley), go get paint to paint the house...the possibilities were endless. Instead, I went home, put Lily down for a nap, sat on the couch, ate breakfast and enjoyed a peaceful house.

Here are some cute pics of the big day~

Walking into school with daddyAll smiles, entering his class!Mommy, sneeking a photo through the classroom doorLily, always there for support!

The tradition continues

So at the ripe old age of 4 (well almost 4, 3 years and 11 months) Dad decided to pass on a heritage that has run through my family for more then 2 centuries to me. Hunting, we made our trek into the mountains of Tehachapi to find venison. Believe it or not we were successful and I even helped get the deer out of the mountains. I have been told the quote goes "Daddy, I will just drag a leg"

Hunting in my family, is a tradition that is as rich and vibrant as the pioneers trek west. So much in fact that we (Dad, Papa and I) still make annual trips together. I think its probably 75% of the conversations we have and I even live it with my career. (Just living the dream)

Well I am not about to let this tradition and heritage go by the wayside. Garrett knows very well what Daddy does for a living and has even gone on a turkey hunt with me this past spring.

With deer season in full swing and my pursuit already started on a really good buck here in Paso, Garrett has ventured out with me once before yesterday evening. He loves to go, whats even more funny is having him spot deer, he finds allot more then I can see. HAHA

Anyway, he was asleep when I pulled the trigger but as soon as the gun went bang, he woke up and yelled, "daddy you got him!" He experienced the full hunt, from pictures to field dressing and even getting home at 11pm. He has been officially inducted into the brotherhood and he loves every minute of it!

I can't wait til he is the one shooting and I get to watch!

THAT'S MY LITTLE SHADOW!

Glass Creek Camp Trip

It is a tradition in Aaron's family to camp at Glass Creek near Mammoth each year. We've figured out that this was my sixth time going. It is remote, rustic, and primitive, but serene and peaceful at the same time. Aaron's family has been going to this spot for over 40 years. We had a great time bonding, hiking, four wheeling, and just hanging out and laughing. It was fun and sad to leave. After being away from home for over two weeks we were happy to come home. Thank you Smith's for a fun trip!

Lake Tahoe Family Reunion

The whole family at Tahoe

My cousins

On the yacht trip

Garrett and his cousin Beverly

Mae and I

The WHOLE family

Cute little beach bums

We were able to attend my family reunion on my grandmother's side (Eide's) in South Lake Tahoe. We had such a great time seeing family we haven't seen in years. My cousin Mae that I used to live in SLO with when we were in college was there with her two kids, I havn't see her in over seven years. There was lots of chip eating (Emily my chip partner in crime), swimming in the lake with the kids, kayaking, BBQing, boat riding, and just catching up. It was a magical vacation. Can't wait to see everyone again!