Landon

Landon is growing up. This summer he is playing P2P games and tournaments. He is busy with that and being at home. I was hoping he would do summer school but he wanted a break so that is up to him. He is very helpful to me and the other boys. I am happy he is growing up but sad at the same time. He is a really great ball player and always so fun to watch him play. Last week he went to EFY Utah with some boys from the church and I am glad he went a 2nd year. He says he won't go back but I was happy for the spiritual experience.  He is almost ready for his permit and hoping he gets his patriarchal blessing soon so he can feel some guidance in his life. We love him so much.. These are some boys he was on the soccer team with last year. Many are leaving and moving and Paul the foreign exchange students went back to China. We had a going away party for him and many boys came. It was a good evening of soccer and movies.

summer is here

Blake's birthday was a few days ago. June 19th! We celebrated and then he had a little party and we took 4 boys to Jumpin a place kids can jump. It was fun! The boys had a blast. Taylor and Landon were like to old to got o the place so I am happy he was able to go with a few friends.

tired

Tomorrow is Sundya. The day of rest! I have to teach sunbeams and play for some people doing a voilin duet in the other ward.
Blake is on my bed and he is going to dance to his new favorite song. I  ia i am so happy he sings. He got a ben 10 watch that lights up and he is runing around.  The others are in our basement hiding. playing xbox and relaxing. Today was the finals for Landons bball games. They places 3rd. For the first year it was good. Coach Anderson has been amazing We have ateam banquest Tuesday night and I am happy and sad the seasonsi over. Landon has really improved and he is doing ok. I wish he would focus on school more but I can't force him to. I guess I feel like it is important and he is mart enought odo it. But I am so tired offighting with him.


We had a surprise bday party for him and we had 30 kids here! we surprised him and they ate cake and danced nad played the xbox and wii. I think he liked it. Christian and Erika both helped me so that was awesome.
I could have done it without them.

I am feeling alittle better and hoping to start working out this week! everyday I want to do something. And play the piano a new song everyday is my goal. I also want to sew and so some decorating and painting. Anyway I have big plans but I am exhausted. IDadand I drove down to Denver and took my friend Vivi. Her son Logan is on the team with Landon andI am happy they are friends. Anyway, going to bed

Family pics October 2017

My week

Bball practice. Preschool drop off. Science fair projects. Bball. Scheduling physical therapist, piano. Piano lessons, Cleaning house. Snow! Friday craziness. Piano. Blake gymnastics and playgroup. Food. preparation. Vitamins. two little voices staying up too late in bed with snowflake, our pretend stuffed dog. watching friends, working out etc.

Blake brings laughter to our house and Taylor is the serious one who takes care of Blake. So fun. Blake cries when he loses NBA 2K. He hates to lose. Taylor is into shooting games and racing. They love ROBLOX!
so much more technology then when I was a kid. I am so unorganized!! yikes! Anyway another crazy week. And it is snowing. Hopefully we can do some sledding soon!!!!!

A Merry Christmas To YOU

Merry Christmas 2017!!

It’s been years since I have sent out Christmas cards so here goes. Here is a look at what we have been up to this last year.

We are still in Windsor and really like it here. It’s a small town that is growing fast. We love the convenience of being by schools and church and shopping. Within minutes. We also can ride bikes and walk or run to nearby things which are fun. For our stage in life.

Phil- He is working at Loveland Ford in Loveland. He likes this dealership and being there. In his spare time when he isn’t working he is either playing ball with Landon or playing disk golf or helping around the house. He also likes to go 4 wheeling when he can and get outdoors.

Tara- This year has gone by like a blur. Between running the kids around and being their taxi, teaching piano, trying to manage the house I have kept very busy. I was happy to visit my sister Heather in Arizona this summer and go out to Utah to take Landon to EFY for a weekI have had an awesome year and feel blessed...

Landon- Mostly he is still into soccer and basketball. When he isn’t playing one of those sports he is thinking out them. He played on P2P this summer and is on teams at WCA in Windsor He is a big help most of the time with his brothers... He is a sophomore this year.

Taylor- Loves to ride things like bikes, scooters, etc. Trampoline, park or, cameras, YouTube making movies etc. He keeps things going and takes care of Blake a lot at home. He is in 5^th grade at WCA. Sad I am that he is almost done with elementary school.  He plays the piano also and is a good student.. He just turned 11..

Blake- Basically he is a wild ball of energy that lights up the room with his presence. Yep Taylor is his best friends and he loves anything with a ball, soccer, FB, bball, pool, throwing balls, etc. Hmm wonder what he is going to be like as he gets older. If there is a king in the house it’s him. But he loves preschool this year and he likes to sing also. He is 5. at junior preschool.

We live close to my parents and the kids get spoiled by their Aunt Erika and Uncle Christian whom we see often and are grateful for. Hop ing for a good year in 2018 healthy and happy. Wishing all of our friends an awesome year and season as we celebrate the birth of Christ.  We would love to see you if you are ever close by,

Happy New Year!

The Smiths,

Phil, Tara, Landon, Taylor, and Blake

Tis the Season of business

Christmas is almost here. I haven't written for a while but there are a couple things I want to remember so here goes. First last week was insanely busy. Too much going to and Landon has bball season so that is an undertaking in itself. I am the team mom so I have arranged all the team dinners.
Landon has been well-a complainer. He has been complaining about everything school, friends, bball church.I told him I can't handle it anymore. Stop talking if he is complaining. . Blah blah blah. I can't take one more second of it. This is my last week of piano. I have had a couple group things that kids have been doing. I love teaching kids. My piano has been acting up again. Going out and in. It has been stressing me out.

Last Tuesday Taylor got his arrow of light and it was the same night as a MS and a HS choir. I told the choir I could do a play a couple songs go to Taylor's arrow of light ceremony that we had been planning for a year. So I raced back to the HS and MS and there was a train blocking my way so I was stalled for 10 minutes. The choir had to wait. I don't think I have ever been so stressed out in my life but I guess it was ok.
Last week everyone was sick with a fever and throw up and sore throat. Boys stayed home each 3 days and Blake now has an ear infection due to this. I am not feeling good either so I need to just calm down. Phil was sick also. Anyway I am hoping foe a better week. Kind of funny when it rains it pours. I am just going to go with the flow and forget it.