Pay it Forward

"You know how it goes: Be one of the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post and you'll receive something handmade from me sometime in the next year. But there is a catch. You have to do the same thing on your blog, so if you don't have a blog too bad for you!"

My girl Lindsey is going to hook me up b/c I was the first one to leave a comment on her Pay it Forward blog post. I do believe however that when she said sometime in the next year, she means it. I might reserve that same right to deliver when I get around to it. Or I might surprise us and be prompt with delivery?

Game on my faithful friends, game on.

Tag...I'm it, Now You're it

Amie tagged me, I have to post the 6th photo in my 6th file and write about it. But I already have that picture posted, it is of Caleb and Annie so I'll change it up a bit.

I used my 6th from the last folder and my 6th picture. It is my truck, "Pheebs." I name all most of my vehicles.

When I was in High School my parents let me drive one of the "kid cars". That would be, what ever was still running after the boys drove it. I drove the Isuzu Trooper II, not the one that Shiloh rolled and then got stollen , but the blue one that took a quart of oil every day. When that died, I got to drive the silver Isuzu Pup. The one that didn't have a radio and towards the end the driver side wheel well had rusted out and I dad a nice dirt line up my pant leg when it was wet on the roads. It was diesel and when I did get it started it let out the signature black cloud. So you get the point, I rarely got to drive a nice car and never a new car! Things have changed. I got married and we bought my first new car. A Nissan Sentra, named "Gracie". Loved her, sold her. Steve had is red(used) GMC, "Mojo." Didn't love it, sold it. Then came "Triscut," (new) Nissan Frontier, Yellow, 4 door. Loved it. Sold it. We got a white (new) Suzuki Forenza, I didn't name her, I didn't like her, but she was a good car. We had "Nissmo," (used) turquoise, Nissan Sentra. Loved him. Good car. Then we bought "Pheebs," (used)3 years ago. I love her but I hate her at the same time. Then we had a red (used) Toyota Matrix, fast, cute car. I don't think we owned it long enough to name it. Then we bought our (new) white Mazda 3, 5 door. I love it! His name is "Caz." So don't ask me why we have owned so many cars and why we will buy another one here soon. It is just the way these Smith's roll.

I think I am supposed to tag 6 people so Ashley B, Ash, Jenna, Lindsey, Sam, Christy -you are it, humor me please ;0) Any one else who wants to play, comment and I'll visit your blog and look at it.

Another One Bites the Dust

Welcome to the family!

Annie you are one beautiful bride!

It was so cold in Salt Lake City, UT last Wednesday. But I was so glad to be there to see my younger brother Caleb be sealed to an outstanding young lady, Annie Peterson. It was a beautiful sealing and I shall be known as the one who bawled the entire time. I was overcome by the beautiful spirit of the day and the amazing promises that are made in the Lord's house. I was getting worked up too, because my older sister forgot her recommend and had to get permission to enter the temple and almost missed the ceremony. I didn't' want her to miss it or to be without her during the ceremony.
I was also sad to have to say goodbye to Caleb, not that he's really going anywhere, but I feel like I lost my little bro. He has a wife now and a life to establish with her. I am glad that he found such a great girl though. She will keep up with him very well. They are a great match!
I enjoyed the time I got to spend with my family in Utah. And it was great to get to meet Annie's family too. They are a great bunch and will enjoy having Caleb around. I got to see some of my cousins that I haven't seen in years and friends from Colorado too. It was a treat to get to go without my children, but I did miss them, and Steve too. I am thankful that I was able to be in the Temple and have so many members of my family there. It is a day that I will cherish for a long time.

Dude, Nice Purse

Picture my handsome husband sitting outside of the oh so manly store, Cabela's. He has kindly taken my purse and purchase out while I was inside, using the facilities. I swear I was in and out in 5 minutes. It was long enough though for a couple to walk by and the man looked over at Steve, saw my purse and said, "Oh, didn't they have it in pink?" (I have a white purse right now.) The lady said, "You are number one in my book", and gave Steve the thumbs up. When I came out of the store he was laughing and told me what happened. That made my evening! I am grateful to have a husband that will hold my purse when I go pee, that will laugh with me-but usually at me, and still hold my hand in public. I think I'm pretty lucky.

I Love Birthdays

All the girls in the house wear the "Birthday Crown"

El gave me a "BPA" free water bottle

Ki gave me acrylic letter stamps and ink

Ki also colored a picture for me

Yes, it's true! I love the day (but preferably a month) that we get to celebrate us getting older. I don't care how old I am getting or how old you are getting. I just love the fact that we are still alive. It is a time that you can make someones day special for them just by saying "Happy Birthday". Why not revel in the fabulous gifts and prizes and the attention?

Thank you to those of you who remembered!