The Smith's

Best Two Years

Zane and I have been married for two years today. While he and my cute baby snooze, I can't help but think how lucky I am to have them both. The last two years have taken us so many places. . .

We started out in St. George/Hurricane, moved to Rexburg, finished school, swore off Walmart, moved to Salt Lake, I did my student teaching, we waited for real jobs while I did hair and he sold cars, got real jobs (in our fields!), we had a baby, and had a million laughs along the way.

Growing together has been one of the sweetest experiences I've ever had. I am so lucky to have someone who loves me so much. The longer we are together the more I am convinced that there could be absolutly no one more perfectly matched for me. Two years ago I made the best decision of my life and each day is better than the last because of it. I'm so glad the many ahead will find us facing life together!

It's beginning to smell a lot like Christmas

We put up our Christmas tree yesterday and now it officially feels like Christmas. Zane and I talked a lot about investing in a fake tree but I just can't bring myself to do it. I LOVE the way the real ones smell. As soon as we had it in the house I was glad we decided to go real. Like magic, just having the smell of pine in the house makes it feel like Christmas is really here.

Our first year I suggested that, since our anniversary is so close to Christmas, we make a point to go somewhere and bring back an ornament from that place so that it was actually special rather than annoying. Zane decided that it was such a good idea, he wanted one for everyplace we went that year- so we've collected ornaments from every major trip we've taken since we've been married. Then last year, we decided to turn a peice of the trunk of each years tree into an ornament with the year on it. So between anniversary, vacation, tree trunks, and a few ornaments I found 60% off at Shopko... I think our tree looks pretty darn cute!

I love being a mom

Hudson just keeps getting funner! He is becoming super social and will stare at me for hours at a time while i sing or talk to him. He thinks everything I do is funny, and he's always smiling. He's starting to produce tears and pout when he cries. So cute! I laugh every time.

He loves bath time.

My favorite part of the day is nap. I've always been a snuggler and although I know we're not supposed to co-sleep, I can't help it- I love how cuddly he is!

My sister Lacie gave him this little suit (Pretend you can't see me messy house int he background). I'm really hoping we can still squeeze him into it when we finally bless him in February.

I am so lucky to be this cute little guys mom!

Whining

Just when I think I hate my job enough to walk out, one of those kids tugs at my heartstrings. Yesterday one of my students came up to me and started stuttering. He's pretty shy and has only been at our school for two weeks so I haven't heard him talk a lot. I've never heard him stutter so I was making the most confused face.

I could tell he felt stupid for stuttering and the look I was giving him just made him more nervous. By the time I realized I was being a jerk, he finally spit it out. He was trying to tell me that I looked pretty that day. How sweet! And I thank the poor kid by looking at him like he's an idiot. Doh! Add that to the list of moments I wish I could do over.

I love teaching but sometimes I feel like I spend so much time nagging, lecturing, and disciplining that I never get to teach. Then the tests come back and there is no sign whatsoever that the kids understood even a smiggin of what I actually taught.

I'm tired of teaching; I'm sick of failing; and I want to sleep in.

Life since baby

I've been back in scool for three weeks now. Remind me why I wanted to hangout with 75 eleven year olds everyday?

I get the rest of the week to hang out with my cute boys.

Hudson is now twice his birth weight and growing out of his preemie clothes. I took some more pictures of him next to the same objects so we can compare....starting to wish I'd chosen a cuter object like a stuffed animal. oh well.

This is of him in the same newborn outfit. The first was taken at the end of october and the second was yesterday. Its crazy how fast he grows!

Zane is loving being a dad and is such a lifesaver.

Between SEP conferences and getting sick twice in the last week, I have needed a lot of help with night shifts. Zane has been so sweet to take over. Poor guy is pretty tired though. He sat down for two seconds too long and was out cold.

The rest of these are just some favorites... aren't they cute?

Talking back already

I am absolutely loving having my little man home! He makes me laugh everyday with all the faces he pulls and his giant attitude.

He grunts. a lot. The other night Zane grunted back and suddenly Hudson balled up his little fists and grunted so hard I thought his eyes would pop out. Oh my he has attitude! I'm afraid we're in for an adventure with this one.

I love the way his shifty little eyes are so alert to everything.

That his smile is crooked.

But most of all I love the blue steal look!

How can so much personality be in such a tiny baby?

Growing on Us

Just got back from the Ped's office and Hudson has gained 8 oz this week (an oz a day!!) for a total of 4 lbs 5 oz. Way to go buddy! We're so glad you're home.