A little bit of home....

The worst part about moving away from a place that has always been home is leaving behind people you love.  Friends are a part of our family, and our family is some of our best friends.  We miss everyone SOOOO much!  So this weekend was especially wonderful for the Smith's because the Bond's came to visit!  Although the 30 MPH winds kept us from enjoying the day in the water as planned, it was the company of the people we love that we really wanted!

Crystal, Jimmy and Oliver (my brother and his wife for those that don't know)

Wes had to  show the Bonds Laya at Dog Beach, it is pretty funny!

  Ollie was a little crazy when he saw waves!

Audrey was just cold!

Cousins

We didn't want them to go!

We would be delighted if they could have stayed for a month!  Come again soon! 

Through the Years



In the Beginning!



There are times in our lives that force us to sit back and really think on who we are, where we are, and where we want to go from here.  Tonight is one of those.  On the eve of our 10 year anniversary, as I watch my hunk of a man sleep on the couch (at 7:30 at night), I am pondering it all.  The laughter, the tears, and all the times in between.  The little things that matter most, and the big things that we cherish so much.  There were plenty of times when I wondered if we could make it work?  Did we do the right thing?  We were young, were we going to grow up together or apart.  I can stand here now and say with confidence, "yes, yes we will!"  We will walk through this life hand in hand.  Raise our children, spoil our grandchildren, retire and buy a Winnebago.  I know for sure that I have the perfect man, perfect for me.  The man that makes me smile, that makes me laugh, that makes me want to be a better person, and loves me just as I am.  I know I have a partner that will always be by my side, always.  He reminds me how life is meant to be lived, with passion and a light heart.  He is the kind of man I hope for my son to become, he is the kind of man I hope for my daughter to marry.  He's one of a kind, one in a million.   The one for me, forever and ever, AMEN

PS Can you believe I left my whole wedding box in Brownsville and have no wedding pictures here with me!  I hope you enjoy the pictures I do have :-)

Expecting Audrey

May 19, 2001

What we love most, our family and baseball!

Camping 2009

 

Mom falling, this is a regular occurence!

Let the Force be with you!

Father's Day 2009

 

Our 9 year anniversay at Sea Ranch

 

Outside Yosemite National Park



Valentine's Day 2011



Hunter Ryan --- October 4, 2004



Getting Ready for Hunter



Baby Audge



Smith River Oregon on Hunter's 5th birthday!



Rio

When its quiet, be worried!



Christmas Tree Day





Audrey Paige --- June 13, 2002