Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Catching up with life

It's been months since the last post, mostly because life has been really busy and crazy and hopefully it will slow down soon.  In early November I discovered that I'm expecting again.  Eden is convinced it is a girl, or just really hopeful. I will find out in March if it's pink or blue, and we will welcome Smith #4 in July.  Being pregnant has caused me to be very sick and I've had to take each day one day at a time.  In December Enoch had his 3rd birthday and then a week later we celebrated Eden's 5th birthday.  It was fun and now the kids can't wait until the next birthday party.  A week later we had Christmas!  My brother was in town and it was fun to be with loads of cousins.  A little over a week later my mom was admitted to the hospital and after a few tests we learned the cancer was back and transplant to save her life was very risky. So after a day to think it over, my mom went home from the hospital to my sister's home on hospice.  It's been a long week for my family, but it has been good to see one another and support each other.  I don't know how much longer she will be with us, but we will soak in every moment we have with her.  Her energy is very low, but her love to all, especially her grandchildren, is very high.  We love you, mom.  We will miss you!!

 Our Big 3-year-old

 What is better than a 'bigger digger' and dinosaurs for a three-year-old

 Eden insisted on a Tigger cake

 Our 5-year-old princess

 Merry Christmas from the Smiths

 Christmas morning in the Smith home

 Eden passing out the presents

At Temple Square with Grandma Linda, we will miss you!!