Slow Down

I was reading a friend's blog tonight and was amazed at how her kids had grown, even though it's only been like 2 years since I've seen her.  My thoughts immediately turned to our beautiful little girls and as tears filled my eyes, I began wishing that time would slow down.  Today Allie said a very big girl complete sentence in the car on the way to church: "I have some more wawer peas Kailee??"  Kailee of course handed the sippy cup back to Allie and I thought wow...they used to be babies... and now I have 2 toddlers.  I have cherished every moment thus far and look forward to so many happy memories to come, but I just wish time would pass a little slower so that I could have a little more time to snuggle, a little more time singing songs with them, a little more time listening to their cute prayers, a little more time listening to Allie's baby talk, a little more time carrying Allie before she gets too big, a little more time changing her diaper before I potty train her, a little more time brushing their teeth before they can do it themselves, a little more time reading books to them before they want to read to me, a little more time holding their hand everywhere we go, a little more time to receive heart warming smiles after their naps before they no longer nap, a little more time to hear them yell "Daddy" and run to him and jump in his arms when he gets home, a little more time to hear their cute conversations, a little more time to see them putting their babies night nights, a little more time to see them get soooo excited when they hear the trash truck coming, a little more time to catch Allie getting into the fridge and sneaking yogurts or grapes, a little more time to hear Kailee beg me to read her books or do a reading lesson with her, a little more time to comb their hair & pick out their bows, a little more time to give them a gazillion kisses everyday.  I hope they always know how much I love them and I hope I'll never forget all of the precious moments we've had. 

I love my eternal companion and best friend.

I love my princesses and playmates.

I love my family.

Allie turned 2!!!

 My sweet little angel!

"Cheese"                              1st Ponytail!

Butterfly BIG cupcake!

We went to a fun park with all of Jared's fam to celebrate Allie's B-day!  We played on the playground, played soccer and football, and sang Happy Birthday!

Allie and Granny                    Mama's girl!

Daddy's princess!                                                         

Dog pile on Granny!

Yummy cake!

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLIE!!  We love and adore you!!

Family night!  1st we went to Target and ran up and down the isles chasing each other in search of biscuits, pizza toppings, & ice cream!  Then we decorated a tablecloth for dinner!!  Then we played some water games outside.  Then we made homemade pizzas and had ice cream cones for dessert!!

Sisters at the Splash Pad!

First driving lesson with Daddy!

Jared's high school BFF's!  They are one crazy bunch!

Making cookies with Mommy!

Allie cried when our babysitter put her to bed, so the babysitter let her sleep with her sister and she fell asleep!  Kailee tickled Allie's back and arms and played with Allie's hair while she slept and then finally fell asleep herself! 

BFF's!  Headin out to the splashpad!

 

Kailee put Allie "night nights!" It's so fun watching them play together!

Nana sent some cute material and a doll pillow for me to make a cover for, so I did!!  I made 3 dolly pillows and the girls love them!

Friends and Family!

The reason we went to Utah was for Jared's brother, Cameron's, wedding!  Congrats Cam and Charee!  If only I had snapped a pic. of them :(  It was so fun to hang with all of Jared's fam.  He has such a fun set of siblings!  We were able to celebrate his Mom's birthday and go to Bear lake for a couple of days as well.  It was fun getting to know Jared's cousins and cousins-in-law and visiting with Grammy... and riding the jet skis!  I love family get togethers!!  They are so fun for all the kids!

Grandpa reading to Kailee!

Kailee and her cousins swimming in Granny's awesome pool!

 I used to always take Kailee on walks around the Provo temple because we lived so close while living in Wymount.  It brought back good memories to go back!  The landscape there is always so gorgeous in the summer!

I was sooooooo excited to get to see a couple of my BEST friends while in Utah!!  Julie and Lindsey are so great and it was so fun to see them and their cute kiddos.  It's crazy how we're all growin up and havin kids!  Thanks Julie for the pancakes and for the fun Barbeque at your house!!  If only we could've gone rollerblading like old times!

I planned to visit a couple other friends before we left, but we seriously were so busy with family, so I apologize to Jenn P. and Sara S.  I REALLY wanted to see you and your kids.  I guess for now, blogs will have to keep us in touch!! :)

Smith Party in Utah!

 While in Utah, we got to see my wonderful brothers, Casey & Jacob, my Uncle Kelly and his kids, Alex & Sebastianna, who are so fun and so grown up.   We also were able to see my other cousin, Kinsey, my grandma, Mama Bert, my Dad, and my step-mom Joy!!  It was a wonderful family reunion!

 Uncle Jacob!

 Casey, Mama Bert, & Kinsey with us!

Pretty good lookin bro, huh?!!  I got to play basketball at a park with Casey and Jacob and some others and it was SOOOOO FUN!!  Totally worth the sweating in the 90 degree weather in my street clothes and flip flops!  I hadn't seen Casey in 1.5 years so it was so GREAT to see my bro. again!

 I love these pics. with Grandaddy and Grandma!!  Kailee & Allie really adore them.

 Allie mooching off of Grandaddy!

 Pudding time!!

 DGF!!!! (Daddy's Girl Forever)

 Mama Bert's Baby... yep, that's me!!

We miss you already Grandaddy and Grandma!  Come visit us soon!