Making Brownies

This is how Isabelle helps mommy make brownies......

This is how Parker helps mommy makes brownies......

Ahhh, a yard!

Isabelle had such a great time playing in the backyard. It is one thing she has really missed since we moved to Arkansas. She spent most of her time out with her cousins. It was great to see them playing together.

Whenever Smiths get together, the men gather outside and solve the world's problems one cigar at a time.

The Pool

We went to a pool on Saturday. It started out all right, but Isabelle had a moment in the kiddie pool and spent some time underwater. After that, she was deathly afraid of the water, and would only go in to the pool strapped to her daddy. We'll have to try it again sometime......

This is how Parker spent his time at the Pool.

Everyone trying to prove ot Isabelle that pools are lots of fun!

A Weekend Away

We went to Jackson for the weekend of the 4th. It was a much needed break and we had a great time. It is nice to spend time with family.

Finally, Parker is starting to spend time awake with us and we are starting to see more of his personality.

Our hosts were very happy to have us there.

This was is the guard dog. He is one huge dog, but sweet as a teddy bear. Unfortunately he is just about eyeball to eyeball with Isabelle, which makes here jsut a little nervous.

Hangin' With Daddy

Isabelle decided that Daddy was the best seat in the house.

We were trying to get here to make her "OH" face, but we thought
this was cute too. She is not one to perform on command.

Isabelle loves to hold Parker, she just needs a little help yet.

House Guests!

We had our first strictly recreational guests this weekend.
The Mississippi Smiths came to visit and the cousins all got to
play. We had a great time and even took them to see a part of Tunica
that was new for us as well. But being the person that
I am, I forgot the camera. I will get it down soon hopefully.


Here are the happy vistors!

Isabelle playing with her cousins. I am not sure they
are really supposed to be jumping on the bed, but as you can
see, there are no adults around.

Isabelle getting ready to crash after her entertainment has left.

Our Deluxe Apartment in the Sky

Philip and the kids in the Living Room

The Dining Room

The Kitchen

The Playroom

The Living Room is where we spend most of our time