Beach fun

We took the boys to the beach last weekend and had loads of fun. It was a perfect day. Not too warm with a nice breeze. The boys loved racing in the waves. Brendan had no fear--he just ran straight into the water. Both boys were shivering by the end, but they didn't want to leave. Luckily we could bribe them with a Cold Stone trip on the way to the car. Wait--I don't know how lucky that it--$11 for two cups of ice cream?!?!

Official birthday pictures

I took the boys over to Kiddie Kandids (the most dangerous place in the world for me to go!) and got pictures done for B's birthday. Both boys did such a great job. Except Austin wouldn't stop kissing Brendan. The photographer was getting irritated, but t ended up being one of my favorite pics. Someday we'll look back when they are teenagers and fighting to this precious moment!

Brendan's 2nd Birthday

I can't believe my baby is already two! Where does the time go? He's such a fun little boy and so mellow and happy go lucky. He just goes along with what everyone is doing.

We had a great time at Brendan's birthday party. It was so wonderful to have so many people together from all over. Brendan loved the presents (of course, he got lots of help opening them from his big brother!). He wasn't too sure about everyone singing "Happy Birthday" to him. He had this look of panic and confusion--LOL!

Hey everyone

Just thought I'd let you know that I started a bog for the family to keep you up to date on our comings and goings and share pictures and fun stories. I hope you enjoy it.

To start out here's a couple Smith Family photos from Brendan's party when we all got together: