Back L-R: Abby, Steve, Susan, Jill, Nathan (really big smile), Jim, Matt, John, and Dave.
Front L-R: Sarah, Courtney, Tracy, Kate, and Joe.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Cousins!
The Smith family is big... lots and lots of Cousins. Here are a sampling of 'almost' all of the first cousins. I still consider myself to be 'new' to the family (just met one cousin for the first time last weekend!), but I am going to try my hand at naming them all:
Back L-R: Abby, Steve, Susan, Jill, Nathan (really big smile), Jim, Matt, John, and Dave.
Front L-R: Sarah, Courtney, Tracy, Kate, and Joe.
Back L-R: Abby, Steve, Susan, Jill, Nathan (really big smile), Jim, Matt, John, and Dave.
Front L-R: Sarah, Courtney, Tracy, Kate, and Joe.
Breakfast with Lamby
Lamby now has to have breakfast with Maggie. One bite for Maggie, one bite for Lamby. It is really cute.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Grandma Trudie
Earlier this week, our dear Grandma Trudie passed away peacefully after 87 wonderful years. She was the lady in charge of the entire Smith family and all of the grandkids. We loved her dearly and she will be missed.Here she is as a baby:
And a few years ago at Cousin Nathan & Ange's wedding:
Busy at work:
Gertrude Smith (April 20, 1922 - June 17, 2009) Gertrude (nee: Shurts) Smith, 87, of Lebanon, OH died Wednesday June 17, 2009. Born on April 20, 1922 in Warren County, OH to Algernon and Grace (nee: Toney) Shurts, she was a lifetime resident of Columbia Road, retired Secretary to the Lebanon City Manager after 22 years, and member of the Kings Mills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Smith, and son, Alan Smith, survivors include sons, Jim Smith (Cindy) of Hillsboro, OH, Bill Smith (Stephanie) of Lebanon, OH, and Tom Smith (Kay) of Aurora, OH, daughters, Nancy Toole of Burlington, KY and Marjorie Mizer (Garry) of Lebanon, OH, brother-in-law, Gil Smith Jr. (Sally) of Marianna, FL, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation is Saturday June 20, 2009 from 10am-12pm with service immediately following, all at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, OH. Pastor Manuel Guzman is officiating. Interment is in Fellowship Cemetery.
Busy at work:
Gertrude Smith (April 20, 1922 - June 17, 2009) Gertrude (nee: Shurts) Smith, 87, of Lebanon, OH died Wednesday June 17, 2009. Born on April 20, 1922 in Warren County, OH to Algernon and Grace (nee: Toney) Shurts, she was a lifetime resident of Columbia Road, retired Secretary to the Lebanon City Manager after 22 years, and member of the Kings Mills Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glenn Smith, and son, Alan Smith, survivors include sons, Jim Smith (Cindy) of Hillsboro, OH, Bill Smith (Stephanie) of Lebanon, OH, and Tom Smith (Kay) of Aurora, OH, daughters, Nancy Toole of Burlington, KY and Marjorie Mizer (Garry) of Lebanon, OH, brother-in-law, Gil Smith Jr. (Sally) of Marianna, FL, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation is Saturday June 20, 2009 from 10am-12pm with service immediately following, all at the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home, Lebanon, OH. Pastor Manuel Guzman is officiating. Interment is in Fellowship Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Heritage Hill Foundation. You can find the donate now button on the right side of the blog. The Foundation website is http://heritagehill.org
Heritage Hill Foundation
3759 Jackson Pike
Grove City, OH 43123
Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home
329 East Mulberry Street
Lebanon, Ohio 45036
Phone: (513) 932-7070
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Welcome New Babies!
We woke up this morning to two great announcements!
Blitz & Pinky had darling baby boy Abel on Friday weighing in at 6 pounds, 2 ounces. They are heading cross country with him in a few weeks and we are hoping for a stop in Ohio!
Dori & Tim had beautiful baby girl Charlotte at the same hospital where Maggie was born. We were thrilled to hear of her arrival, but are keeping her in our thoughts as she spends some days in the NICU.
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Saturday, June 13, 2009
Butterfly Show... maybe next year
I thought that the butterfly show would be really beautiful. And it was. 
But, the location was hot, humid, and very crowded...
And Maggie was a little freaked out by the butterflies landing on her. Her expression tells it all.
What did she like? Well, she loved the Butterfly chair...
And most of all... she loved the big picture of the butterfly out in front of the building. Really. She danced and danced and ran around pointing at the butterfly and reaching for it. At the end of the day we could have just stayed outside.
But, the location was hot, humid, and very crowded...And Maggie was a little freaked out by the butterflies landing on her. Her expression tells it all.
What did she like? Well, she loved the Butterfly chair...
And most of all... she loved the big picture of the butterfly out in front of the building. Really. She danced and danced and ran around pointing at the butterfly and reaching for it. At the end of the day we could have just stayed outside. 
Friday, June 05, 2009
Punishment at our house:
Jail. Maggie looks thrilled to be locked up. Elizabeth is already looking for a way out.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mama do it!!!
Maggie can be a bit directive at times. While playing at Dada's work, Maggie was ordering us around like a little general. While holding the helmet: 'Dada put on.' So, John had to put it on.
Then she said: 'Mama do it', so I had to put it on...
Then, 'Maggie do it.'
She looked the cutest in the gear! Look at that little face!
Then she said: 'Mama do it', so I had to put it on...
Then, 'Maggie do it.'
She looked the cutest in the gear! Look at that little face!Thank you Aunti Moko!! Coco!! Hiroko!!
Auntie Hiroko sent Maggie this adorable Hello Kitty shirt! She was so cute wearing it. As you know, John plays the drums and she was quick to identify them to anyone walking by. 'Drums, drums, drums'.
Running away from mommy. She has the cutest run: All arms and hips.
Running away from mommy. She has the cutest run: All arms and hips.
Congratulations to Kirsty!!!
I was so chuffed and excited to learn that our darling friend Kirsty is the first woman selected as part of the Royal Air Force demonstration team: The Red Arrows (their version of the Thunderbirds or Blue Angels)!! Not only is she fun, beautiful, and clever, she is also a really great pilot.
We might have to start a fan club right here on the blog! As soon as we find out what number she is... I will start be-dazzling the number on t-shirts for all of you. We can't wait for a North American tour! Congratulations Kirsty!
Here is the article from a few weeks ago:
We might have to start a fan club right here on the blog! As soon as we find out what number she is... I will start be-dazzling the number on t-shirts for all of you. We can't wait for a North American tour! Congratulations Kirsty!
Here is the article from a few weeks ago:Sunday, May 17, 2009
Back to the beach house...
Auntie Gianna took Maggie for a spin around the yard... Ready, set,
GOOOOOOO!!!!!
GOOOOOOO!!!!!On Vacation!!
ahhhh... laying on the beach for a week. Does it get any better?
We thought that we would try an activity... so that we could say that we actually 'did something' while we were on vacation. Here is Gianna on the boat ride out to pet sting rays...
We thought that we would try an activity... so that we could say that we actually 'did something' while we were on vacation. Here is Gianna on the boat ride out to pet sting rays...Here I am. Happy and excited to feed the sting rays on the sand bar.
And then one goosed me, whipped up at me and nearly knocked me off my feet.
I was all done!!! 
We ran back to our beach chairs and settled in for the remainder of the trip!
I was all done!!! We ran back to our beach chairs and settled in for the remainder of the trip!Where to begin??
We went on vacation! Out to California and then to the Cayman Islands. Quite a whirlwind trip. 
She had such a fun week playing with Baba and Grandpa. Here she is after her art lesson with Baba! Her hands are completely covered with pen!! Thank goodness this did not happen at our house!
To catch you up:
First Maggie went to work with Nikki & Diane at Pebble Beach. She was quick to find Diane's candy drawer!! Smart girl :)
Then we headed over to Baba's house and Maggie stayed with them for a week while Mommy went on vacation with Gianna!
She had such a fun week playing with Baba and Grandpa. Here she is after her art lesson with Baba! Her hands are completely covered with pen!! Thank goodness this did not happen at our house!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
The Bride!
Jill & Cousin Sarah
Maggie & Katherine on the horse outside. I know that it looks like they are about to fall off and Katherine's face is a little terrified, but don't worry, John was holding on to them.
Cousin Libby & Katherine
Maggie & Katherine on the horse outside. I know that it looks like they are about to fall off and Katherine's face is a little terrified, but don't worry, John was holding on to them.
Cousin Libby & Katherine
More pictures from the Wedding!
My favorite picture of the most beautiful flower girl Katherine.
Maggie was a little envious of Katherine's buttons on the back of her dress.
Cousin Joe & his family. Amberly finished her first half marathon in the morning and then switched into party gear for the wedding! What an accomplishment!
Dada & Maggie on the altar
And playing during the ceremony
Maggie was a little envious of Katherine's buttons on the back of her dress.
Cousin Joe & his family. Amberly finished her first half marathon in the morning and then switched into party gear for the wedding! What an accomplishment!
Dada & Maggie on the altarAnd playing during the ceremony
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