Chatting up a storm to nana

Bridget is growing up so fast, she has such a little personality with head nods and shoulder shrugs she really turns on the charm.

Our Babe

Yesterday was the day. However we didn't find out the gender of this little babe in my belly, we saw it move, and yawn (which was weird). We got quite a few pictures. Bridget kept saying "ewwww!" to the mass amount of jelly on my belly and was hoping that I was going to get a shot.
(I always thought the 3D ultrasounds were weird, but you can tell that this baby's mouth and chin look a lot like Bridget so far.)

(This one Josh had to point out the nose and lips.... our kids must get the big lips from somewhere!)

We took Bridget to the Dr. Tuesday which concluded that she had an ear infection, and a little of the crupe. She was terrified that we were taking her to the Dr. cause she thought she was going to get a shot. She did not get one, but when it was my turn Wednesday to go to my Dr. she had high hopes for me to have to get one!

Today, I woke up and am 98% sure I have strep! NICE!!!

The Dr.'s sure are getting their money from us this week!

Poppie

There is so much to write about, yet there are no words that can explain our feelings...

As I sat back and just watched Josh's mother and siblings together this last few weeks, I kept thinking about how much they care about each other and their feelings. When a decision needed to be made, they made sure that everyone agreed, and not just "yeah sure", it was every single one of them truly cared about the others feelings. I watched them work together to give their father the BEST. I am proud to say I am a Smith. Yes, this is my family, but I feel like there is so much that I miss and wish of my own family.

I feel saddened that such a devastating thing has to happen for eyes to be opened and truly see what little things mean SO MUCH.

Bob was an awesome father in-law. Some things I remember most are when I was having bad anxiety after my grandpa passed away, and he gave me a blessing to be comforted. I remember him teasing me at Lagoon cause I was just sitting watching him play skee-ball. I remember how often he would just stop in to check up on us. I remember many dirty camping trips where we would return from 4-wheeling with "raccoon eyes" from following each other. I remember the sock competition to see who could find the cooler socks to give. There are many memories we'll never forget...

Poppie, we'll miss your hugs, your smile and your teasing. We'll miss the camping, the awaited fishing trip, and just sitting out in the shade in the summer time, but you will never be forgotten.

We love and miss you Dad, Bob & Poppie!