Knock-Knock

Layton: "Knock-Knock"

Me: "Who's there?"

Layton: "Meeeeeee"

Me: "Meeeeeee who?"

Layton: "Layton Smith"

Afterwards she will just die out laughing as if it's the funniest joke she's heard all day!

Happy Halloween 2011

I realize that it is already past Halloween but better late than never, huh! Our Halloween didn't quite go as planned but that is life! The previous week our church had our annual fall festival. We had lots of fun with food, games, hayride and a bonfire!

Minnie Mouse and Miss Diva



Two Minnie's that are too cute!



Nemo and Minnie



Lydia golfing!



The night before Halloween, Layton got the stomach virus. I was bummed that we wouldn't be able to do our old fashion, walking from house to house, trick or treating but late that afternoon she acted like she felt better and said she was ready to go. We decided at the last minute to go to a church down the street from us to their trunk or treat rather than actually trick or treating. That was a wise decision because it wasn't very long until she started getting sick again. She was able to have fun for a little while though. Lydia had fun too!

Last minute dress change...Princess's!

Lydia's field trip

Lydia's grade went to the Children's Museum of Memphis earlier this month for their yearly field trip. She begged me to ride the bus with her on the way. I was hesitant but gave in and rode with her. I wish I would have taken a picture of her expression sitting beside me, she was all smiles! In the end, I was glad that I rode, it brought back many childhood memories. It was fun telling her stories from my bus riding days. It was special time for just us. The museum is wonderful and she had so much fun running from one area to the other.

The dress up area was fun!



Climbing on a fire truck.



Future dentists?



Supermarket shopper!



Playing in the "Mississippi River".



In the middle of a storm.



Lydia's 1st grade class.

The "Smith" Tower!

Playing around

This happens at our house almost every night.

I love every minute of the giggling, laughing, screaming, dancing, counting...

We love Taylor Swift!

Lydia and I went with some friends to the Taylor Swift concert on October 30th. We have been waiting on this day for 6 MONTHS! Needless to say our excitement level was very high!

Lydia and Jade decorating posters before we left that afternoon.



Dakota, Lydia and Jade showing their posters off!



We headed downtown early so that we could eat before the concert. As we walked down Beale Street, the girls were in awe at the crowds. Lydia thought someone was having a birthday party but I explained that Beale Street is just a big party all the time!




The girls watching the crowds on Beale while waiting for our meal.



After eating, it was time! This cute picture set up was in front of the forum leading into the concert.



The crowd was deafening and our excitement was over the top!







We even ran into Keeton while walking to get a snack!



This concert was THE BEST concert I have ever been to. Her stage changed scenes almost every song. The setup to every song was similar to her videos so Lydia knew what song she was going to sing before it even came on. She came out about 8:15 and didn't finish until 10:40. At 10:00, Lydia couldn't hold her head up any longer so we left our seats and walked around. I am so glad that I was able to share this experience with Lydia. Hopefully next time she comes Layton, her biggest-smallest fan, can go with us!

One Proud Mama!

Lydia recently completed her first 9 weeks of 1st grade. This was her first report card with REAL grades. I was beyond proud to see straight A's. Her school has a program at the end of every grading period awarding students for their honors. At her awards program she received 3 awards. She didn't have a clue that the program was even going to happen and she didn't have a clue that Mawmaw and I would be there. When she walked in and seen us, her smile was priceless. She received the Principal's List award, Perfect Attendance award and Most Dependable for her class. The Principal's List was because she earned all A's. The Most Dependable award was a result of all her peer's in class voting for her. At parent teacher conferences her teacher told us that she was a wonderful student and a perfectionist. Dave and I had to laugh at this because we don't see the perfectionist part at home much! She loves 1st grade and has come such a long way since the beginning of the year.

Award day and hat day!





She was so excited! The smile on her face stole my heart!





I realize that I don't look real proud but I am!!