Slow to Tag

Ashley tagged me like, last week and I am just getting to it. Cut me some slack, I am still on vacation!

Here are the rules: 1) Post rules on your blog 2) Answer the six "8" items

8 Favorite Shows:

1-The Office (this is a very new obsession)
2- The Mentalist
3-CSI
4-CSI:Miami
5-CSI: New York
6- Project Runway
7-American Idol
8-Reba

8 Things I did yesterday:

1-Said goodbye to Shiloh, Lenorah, and Atticus-they were Boise bound
2- Said Goodbye to Worm, Jenny, Lucas, and Rhea- they were going home to CO
3- Blew my nose 1,376 times, at least
4- Watched the movie, Stranger Than Fiction-good flick
5- Ate a fish taco and actually liked it-Jeremiah is a Good cook
6- Helped celebrate Brandie's 31st Birthday-Love you sis
7- Went to Costco with Mom for the 10th time since I arrived two weeks ago
8- made beaded necklaces and bracelets with the little girls

8 Things I am looking forward to:

1- Seeing Steve on Thursday after he's hiked 50+ miles with his dad
2- Steve being able to return to work
3- Sleeping in my own bed-next week
4- Loosing the 5+ pounds that I gained on vacation
5- The heat of the summer back home-that might be a lie
6- Seeing if El's rocks will grow-she has a bucket of rocks that she is watering
7- Seeing Steve's side of the family in WA this weekend
8- Finishing decorating my bedroom

8 Favorite Restaurants:

1- Texas Roadhouse
2- Outback Steakhouse
3- The Pita Pit-only located in Idaho
4- Red Robin
5- Stott House-my parents
6- Subway
7- Steve's kitchen-which I occasionally cook at
8- Golden Coral

8 Things on my wish list:

1- Steve to return to full health
2- Steve to return to work
3- A pilots license and a plane to fly instead of driving to WA and then back to AZ
4- A new purse
5- Brandie and Jere. to move back out West
6- Another baby
7- Scrapping supplies
8- To have my family together again for a crazy, fun weekend

8 People I Tag:

1- Brandie
2- Jamie
3- Lindsey
4- Janette
5- Mary Rhea
6- Rachel
7- Aime
8- Becky

***My own little fun, whoever completes the tag on their blog first, will get a prize-probably a card

Happy Half B'Day Steve

Steve with Ainsley and El

Steve and his girls

The half Birthday Boy

A Steve Pile

We are having so much fun with Grandma and Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Steve's half birthday was slightly overshadowed but still celebrate with lots of family.

Happy Father's Day

We started our vacation a few days earlier than planned so that we could spend time with Pops for Father's Day. He got his stitches out on Wed and the pathology report came back and said that the tumor was benign and that is Great! There are some cancer cells in the tumor but they were most likely killed with radiation that was done 4 years ago.

We were glad to hear that and I am so grateful to have such an awesome dad!!!

El picked out some "Spooky" socks for Steve and made him two cards.

Ki picked out a T-shirt for Steve and made him a Batman card. Steve loves Batman.
I am very thankful for the dad that Steve is. He lets the girls cook with him, wash cars with him, and they like to watch him play his PS3, or Golf on the Wii.
Ki said she was going to make and serve breakfast in bed for Steve-cereal with fresh strawberries. But then he was out of bed and had breakfast a few hours before she even got up. He is an early riser. She scolded him a bit and then gave him a big hug.
We are thankful for our awesome Fathers!

Me and My Crazy ideas

Ki first thing this morning-I tried to take pictures last night when it was styled and cute, but she wouldn't let me.

Her hair for donation:

El, on the other hand was glad to show off her cut

I got a crazy hair last night and my mother in-law was glad to accommodate. Both girls got their hair chopped! Ki had enough length (8 inches) to donate to Pantene Beautiful Lengths. She was excited to mail it today. I think that with my family history of cancer and with Pops' current cancer, we should support cancer victims. Ki's hair grows pretty quickly so I thought it would all work out well. I wanted them to have cute summer cuts. Both of them look darling if I do say so myself.

*For a cool picture of my dad's wound and his update go here.

"Wordless Wednesday/After and Before"

An Update

My pops had surgery today to remove cancer from his neck area. After a 4 hour surgery he is in recovery and the surgeon reported that it was a a success, they took out more cancer than they thought they would be removing, but thought it went very well. I am thankful for all who have said prayers on his behalf!!!

Happy 1/2 Birthday El

El is 3 and 1/2 Today

Ki made her a birthday crown and we had a little party for her. I hope she realizes how much we love her and how wonderful she is. One of my favorite things about El is how loving she is. The other morning she came in my room and said, "Mom, I just love you" and then gave me a big hug. Even after she hits her big sister she'll wrap her arms around her and give he a big hug and tell Ki that she loves her. I feel very lucky to be the mother of a girl this dang cute!

P.S. When you live in this Smith house you too can have a 1/2 Birthday. Steve's birthday is Christmas Day, so we made it a tradition to do 1/2 birthdays for everyone!

"Wordless Wednesday/Mom have you seen my shoes? Well actually I have, maybe I need to invest in a shoe basket?"

My Pops

21 years ago my Pops was lying in a hospital bed after having surgery and radiation to kill the cancer that was in his thyroid. Well, it's back and he is having surgery on Monday the 8th to remove the tumor. If you think about it, can you add John Stott to your prayers. Our family would really appreciate it!