Fire Open House

I took the kids to one of our fire stations today that was having an Open House. They do it once a year and put on really great demonstrations and let the kids look, touch and learn on and with some of the equipment. They simulate an accident and even have the Bayflight helicopter take the patient and lift off and re-land. For the most part they enjoyed themselves and other than the fact it was in the upper 90's with no breeze, so did I. I didn't get many pics. The ones posted of Jaxon are him doing a mini-combat challenge. He had to run though hydrants, put out a fake fire and carry a large bear to safety. He got a kick out of it, but Maddox thought he'd be better off observing and didn't participate! We are having a small football party tomorrow, so I am going to get back to picking up and making a dessert!!

Cuteness that is Olivia

Althoug it is not her Halloween costume, I thought this little kitty/leaopard suit was too cute and just had to share! When she is on her belly there is a little tail that sticks up in the air:)

Look At This Chunk

MMMM....Could just eat em' up!!

All is Well

Busy busy, sorry for the lack of posts and updates. I have completely dove into decorating Olivia's room. It all started with a yardsale find of two small matching night stands with white whicker baskets and light pink lining. It snowballed from there and I have been painting, organizing and decorating. From the posted pics you don't really get the full effect, but I am overall pleased with the outcome. The last thing I'd like to do is add nice pink and white sheer curtains. Anyways, so just when I thought I was about done, my mom hooks me up with a set of free bunkbeds. Grateful, but now another project on my hands. It still needs another mattress and they are white, dirty and have stenciled pink flowers along the front. I am contemplating where I want to take the theme of the bos room. I would like to do something that works with their red curtains I already have up. So who knows. I am just squeezing and throwing all my "freetime" haha into getting the rooms done, so I will update as able. Kiddos doing great though. Olivia is all over the place now. Little stinker. Ty is making really good progress in his weekly therapy sessions. He can now look both ways comfortably and hs noggin looks better already. Maddox is LOVING school. His new teacher is awesome and he can't wait to go each day. Jaxon is holding his own. He holds his own and certainly lacks no attention. He is a very active boy and catching on quick to big brothers antics! As for Arik and me , we are both settling into our roles as parents of four and yes believe it or not...as hectic as things are still , I do notice it getting easier:)

Flu??

I came home sick from work today and have been curled up pathetically in bed all day. Thank goodness my mom was off and she had the kiddos for me. I'm tellin' you , the one year I don't get the Flu Shot and I have symptoms twice. Just doing my best to stay away from the kiddos. Anyways, here are some pics from the Domestic Violence Walk we went on yesterday morning. It was 3 miles over out beautiful bridge and for a good cause.

Bean Bean the Earring Queen

Livi Bean is a big girl now. It's official, I had her ears pierced today. She took it like a champ too. One "piercing" ( haha ) scream and then just a ticked off scream for the second side. They are beautiful little pink stones on gold studs and she looks adorable. I couldn't get a good shot because the flash hid them. But here is her little ear. ...... Daddy will be so surprised :) ...... we talked about it, don't worry!!

Jax Attack!!

Folks, there has been another attack in the Smith household. I urge everyone to take cover and wear Kevlar if entering our home. A facemask is advisable as well. The Jax has bit again, except this time poor Maddox was spared and yours truly took the hit. Holy Smokes!! Is that what Mad has been putting up with??!! Those chompers are no joke. Like lighting and for no apparent reason his little teeth sunk into my thigh. I reacted with no shame and smacked his meal masher right in the middle of the mall, grabbed him by his arm and plopped him down next to a bench threatening that, "You'd better not get up Mister!!" And guess what? He just stared at me blankly. It's been an hour and my leg is still throbbing where he got me. The picture doesn't do it justice. Little man has to shape up and realize that he doesn't get what he wants by "biting the hand that feeds him!" ....... sorry, had to say it:)