And the waiting begins

Vance and I are moven on up in the adult world. We made an offer on our first home Thursday! I'm so excited and am hoping like crazy that things work out and in a timely manner. The anticipation is killing me! I'm not good at the waiting game. We feel really good about the area and the home so we're hoping for the best. I have a hard time sleeping at night because all I can think about is paint, trim, yard work, etc. that I'm actually looking forward too! Next to being a wife and mother, this really is the biggest dream a girl has.

Now for a Gemma update. The girl is finally walking! And loving it! She's also not as picky about her food anymore! I'm a happy mama about that one for sure. She loves saying "Hi" to everyone and has now had some success in saying "Hello"! She's a total daddy's girl and loves to boogie. She doesn't understand why moms belly is getting big all she knows is that it gets in her way. She sometimes likes to lift my shirt up and pinch at it with an occassional pat or two. I can't wait to see her reaction to a new baby around the house. I think she'll love it!


Counted Blessings
#4- I'm so blessed to have parents that want the best for me and my family and get just as excited as I do about things in my life.

So you think you can dance?

Need I say anything

I love you because....

...you let me kiss you ...you're so willing to help others ...of your infectious smile

...you've got style ...you're adventureous...you're a wonderful father...you picked lil' ol' me...you love me

I loved you then, I love you now, I'll love you always.

My Garbage

I was startled right out side my window by my garbage can so I took a peek. I was not expecting what I saw and I wasn't sure how I should handle the situation. I have lived in Bisbee now for over a year and this has never been a problem. I know they are dangerous so I was smart enough not to run outside and scare them but "dang it!", I wanted them out of my garbage! I slammed my front door a few times to startle them away but I must have had a mighty feast in those plastic sacks. They were very persistant! I finally gave up. There wasn't anything else I could do but wait for morning and clean up the mess. Of course I called Vance to worn him of the potential danger since he was on his way home. Luckily these ugly beasts finally left right before Vance made it home. There was a total of 3 javalina.

Counted Blessings:

#3- I feel so blessed to know that Vance's job isn't going anywhere.

"Pimp My Ride"

Just the other day, Gemma and I were able to drag Vance out of the house and take him to "Splash Time" with us. Now, I'm usually the pansy when it comes to getting in the cold water but the water really wasn't that cold. It was very enjoyable. It was Vance this time that was the "girl". After make'n fun of him we ended up in the warm pool. As we left, this is what we found. As rediculous as this is, we see cars like this all the time! Who has the time to do something so cRaZy?

Counted Blessings:

#2- Vance Gilbert Smith. He works soooo hard so that we can have the things we need and want. He is a GREAT dad and wonderful husband who shows his love for me and Gemma each and every day!

Working Towards a Better Me

I mentioned a little while ago my goals for this new year and that I would hold myself accountable by posting about my progress. I know it's not of interest to most of you if not all of you, but I do this to better myself.

Well, I haven't done nearly as good as I would have hoped. I've realized that I can be lazy about some things and I find it to be a discouraging trait I'm trying to break. I keep telling myself to bite the bullet and "JUST DO IT", but it's proving itself to be more difficult than I'd thought. Or is it? I've decided that it's not "difficult", but a matter of breaking the bad habits and creating positive new ones. I look at my sister inlaw, Juli, and see a woman who has it ALL together. She may read this and disagree, but with being a wife and mother of 2, she has succeeded in balancing her life which means having a happy and fulfilling one, right?. If you don't believe me, check out her blog. It speaks for itself. (sorry Juli, didn't mean to put you on the spot.)

So, ultimately this is my goal. To achieve a fulfilling balance in my life and the life of my family that is examplified in the life's of my mother (and mother inlaw), Juli, my aunt Millie, just to name a few.

Not to bore anyone, but to help me stay on track I need to remember what that big long list of goals were. 9 out of 28 goals I'm slowly excelling in. That's pretty good right?

*have a healthy baby boy- so far so good!

*have more patience- sometimes a struggle but not to shabby

*be more organized

*read my scriptures

*pray (personally and as a family)

*start some hobbies

*read sunday lessons before church so I can be more edified

*call family more often

*watch what I say- occasional slip ups but so far so good

*spend more time with my kids- not to bad

*spend less time on computer and tv

*eat better (for myself and family)

*have FHE

*take personal time outs

*plan family outings

*make some girlfriends- work in progress, thanks Sunny, Briane, Sara, Camillee

*pay off credit cards

*start a savings

* stop being lazy

*be more aware of the spirit

*count my blessings

*communicate better

*be more understanding- i think i am most of the time. maybe we should ask Vance

*be more compassionate- i believe i am

*be more loving- again, i sure hope i am

*be more positive- doing much better most of the time

*get back to school

*learn new and yummy recipes

To help accomplish my "count my blessings" goal, I've decided to blog one blessing or one thing I'm greatful for at the end of every post. I'll call it, Counted Blessings.

Counted Blessings:

#1- Gemma Lorel Smith! She brings a light and a joy to our lives that I can't do without and I thank my Heavenly Father for trusting me with such a perfect little spirit.

Date Nite

Vance and I were able to enjoy a very nice and relaxing evening yesterday. I forgot how that feels and now I'm craving more! I finally got brave, made the big call, and asked for a sitter. I was nervous to ask someone to watch my little girl because I didn't want to inconveinience them but I've come to realize that it's a piece of cake. We enjoyed Texas Roadhouse without any interuptions and were able to take our sweet little time! Normally, Gemma gets super fussy and ends up in our laps so you can imagine our relief. After which, we went to the movies and watched an abselutely rediculous film! PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WATCHING "LEGION"! I do believe that I'm a bit embarrased to admit that yes, we watched it. Walking out of the movie in disbelief, we trucked on home where we found our sweet babe tucked soundly in bed. So too, was Vance and I once the sitter left and enjoyed a peaceful slumber. (To bad sleeping in is out of the question these days.)