Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving brings to mind many things I am grateful for but the most has to be my family. Brandon and Andrea surprised us (ok, I have known since Tuesday but I couldn't tell anyone else) and came Thursday morning to be here for Thanksgiving!!! That meant we had the whole family here at the same time for the first time since last Christmas!! It was so much fun. Jeff's Mom, Dad and brother Greg also came for the holiday. As you can tell, everyone took turns holding the Jocelyn. Mady wasn't too sure she like her mama holding another baby but she got lots of attention of her own so she got over it quickly.
Everyone pretty much hung out, played games and helped put together a great dinner. It was fun having all four kids, all three daughter's-in-law and all three and a half grandchildren here for the holiday.
Just a few more pictures to show our holiday. Ian hangining out in the back yard (I can't believe how big he is!); the grand-daughters hanging out at the table. Everyone just spending time together. Isn't that the biggest blessing we have, our family?! I am so thankful for each and every one of them and all they do for me.

First Snow!!

Well, I guess we had a little snow last month for a couple of hours but I think this one might really dump on us. We are supposed to get 6-12 inches today! Jax loves it - as long as he can come inside to warm up when he is done playing. I can't believe Christmas is only 7 weeks away. This year went by way too fast.

It's a Girl!!!!

Jocelyn Mae Smith was born this morning at 9:48 am weighing in at 6 pounds and 19 inches long. Andrea and Jocelyn are doing great (Brandon too!!). This is the only picture I have now but we will post more when we get them. We are so excited to finally have her here - and for her to be a girl - now Andrea won't have to repaint her nursery. Check out her blog to see what I mean. I am going down in two weeks to see all of them and can't wait to hold my new grand-daughter.