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SANTAAAAAAA I know him

Owen asked for a remote control car, remote control robot, and a shot gun for daddy

Ciera asked for a necklace with God on it

Mimi asked for clothes, new jeans size 8, and money

presents

Owen- Captain America costume and shield, sticker book, sword, box full of action figures, pirate ornament

Ciera-- Tinker belle doll, brave dress and figures, cinderella ornament, clothes, belle book and necklace, baby Jesus necklace, clothes for Chloe

Mimi-- A lot of clothes (Justice, Old Navy), ear rings, new set of books, Taylor swift ornament and CD, bath and body with a purse, new phone.

Christmas

It was an early start to our Christmas morning. Ciera was up at 5:45, next Owen at 6:00, then mimi at 6:15.  They were to excited to sleep.  Daddy was ready to sleep some more but the kids weren't having it.  So we headed down stairs to open stockings and get some coffee.  Next we woke up Aunt Jen who was in Minnesota so we could skype with her, she was a bit tired also.  It was a lot of fun watching the kids open their presents and their excitement.  We then ate our Christmas morning breakfast. (Cinnamon rolls and sausage) We started watching a Christmas movie and then the power went out. I was worried because i hadn't started cooking dinner yet and it was very cold out. Jason started a fire and the kids decided to have a fashion show. It was my favorite moment of Christmas. after about an 1 1/2 the power came back on. The kids took naps and then we headed to Papas for more presents and dinner.  What a great Christmas and I'm sad it's already over. 

Say What

Owen-- "Nailed it", "BAZINGA",

Ciera---" Is there more than 1 santa", Me "No", Ciera "Then how come he never remembers me?"

Mimi-- " You don't have to be married to have a baby, you can just go to the neighbors and they can drive you to the hospital."

Owen- That's a women---from the Lorax
             Points and says " Love Ya"
             Hulk Smash
             We get a ad in the mail with a house on it, he comes running in "Were getting a new House"
              "Really"
              "Because your angry"
              "Inner Piece" ----From Kung Fu Panda

Ciera- Ciera tring to tell me a story standing next to Mimi " Mom you know that girl....ummmmm what's her name"  Me- "You mean Mimi your sister"
            "Mom I know where my class room is I used my thinking brain"


Mimi-- It was getting stormy and Aunt jen had you at the park, Park vechiles drive by " Are those storm chasers"
             
               

Rodeo

I know a lot of life has happened in the almost 6 years that this sweet little lady was born.

But it really doesn't feel like it should be time for her to go off to school.

Wasn't it just yesterday we were holding you for the first time and taking you home from the hospital?

 Now we're taking you to buy new clothes for school and school supplies.

Wasn't it just yesterday I was dressing you in cute little girl outfits and matching bows?

Now you pick out your own outfits and do your own ponytails.

Wasn't it just yesterday I thought that Kindergarten seemed so long away?

And now it's here.

Back to School

Name & Age: Ciera 5
Grade level: Kindergarten
My school: Rose Hill Primary
Teacher’s name: Mrs. Santo
Classroom number:
Best friend: Lana
Favorite color: Purple
When I grow up, I want to be: Work at mommies work
Favorite snack: Cookies
Favorite cereal: Cinnamon Toast crunch
Favorite book: Belle
Favorite holiday: Snow
Favorite food: Eggs
Least favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite game: Dora
Favorite summer memory: Play outside, Go shopping
3 words that describe me: Loves Animals, Loves babies, Very Motherly

Owen's 4

Favorite toy- Dinosuar
Favorite show- Lion King
Favorite thing to eat- Hot Dogs
Favorite animal- Dinosaur
Favorite book- Lion King
Best friend- London
Favorite thing to wear- Woody Pjs
Favorite thing to do outside- Slide
What do you want for birthday dinner- Pizza, Root Beer, Ice Cream
What do you want to be when you grow up- Work with Daddy

V-day

Immie-
You had a valentine party at school and we were all able to come. You made a candy bouquet played a game and ate yummy snacks.
Ciera and Owen
Had valentines party on Monday at daycare. Owen was really excited to wear this tie he said it made him look handsome and it did. You brought home so many goodies, cards and cookies.

On Valentines Day we meet daddy for lunch at a Chinese buffet by his work. It was so much fun watching you guys see new and different food. Owen even tried squid-but didn't like it. Later that night we had a fancy dinner-- candlelight, wine glass, sparkling juice, and a lot of toasting.

New baby cousin

Hallie Smith
Feb 13,2012
5lb 5oz
Parents-Chris & Monica
She is so tiny, but of course Ciera wanted to hold her.
Owen asked if he could pet her head, so cute.

Snow

We had an unusually warm winter this year and it has only snowed once so we had to go out and play in it.

I'm 31

I fill very spoiled this birthday- My dad surprised me and got me a new fridge ( which I really needed). He then took the family out to dinner to Kobe's and gave me a necklace and ear ring birthstone. I feel very blessed to get to spend my birthday with my family.

Ciera 5

Ciera turning 5 seemed really old to me.
Not a baby anymore...not even a toddler, really.
And she just looks older.
She's a little kid now.
How in the world can I have a 5 year old already?
How can she be this BIG!
I seriously blinked a few times and then all those years just happened.
I told her i was sad because she wasn't gonna be my baby any more and she said " But I'll always love you" Melts my heart
Questions answered by Ciera
Favorite color-purple, pink and sparkly
Favorite toy- Minnie mouse
Favorite show-Princess
Favorite thing to eat- dessert
Favorite animal- Puppy
Favorite book-puppy
Best friend- Jasmine
Favorite thing to wear-dress
Favorite thing to do outside- jump on the trampoline
What do you want for birthday dinner- Mac and cheeses, Pizza, steak---we had chinesse
What do you want to be when you grow up- Work with me

Goals for 2012

Get Organized
Work out
Plan and cook better meals
Spend more one on one time with the kids
Spend more on on one time with the husband

The Smith's top 10 in 2011

10. Ciera's ballet recital "The Grinch"
9. Mimi start 1st grade with Mrs. Brown
8. Vacation to Great Wolf Lodge
7. Aunt jen surprises us Christmas Eve
8. Extreme weather in Kansas 18 inches of snow and hottest kansas summer ever
6. Mimi 1st year of cheerleading
5. Milestone birthday-- Mom turned 30
4. a lot of new babies born this year--Laney, Bobby,
3. celebrated 5 years of marriage
2.
1. Family and Friends