Reno Family Fun

Last week we went out to Reno, NV to visit all the Smiths for a double baby blessing-Dallin & Kristin's boy, Preston, and Burton & Katie's girl, Zoey (both first time parents). We loved spending so much time with family. There's so many of them! Sophie got ridiculously spolied by all her granparents there, & loved seeing & holding the babies. It's ncie to eb home after so much traveling, but we sure miss our family! We'll let the pictures fill in the gaps.


Sophie loved playing with Uncle Burton

Grandma Debbie got Sophie's nails done-bright pink, of course, was all she wanted, & Grandma continued to keep her full of candy (Big Medicine finally caught on to that gimic!)

We think Sophie will be a great big sister! She loved holding her cousin, Zoey (mainly because Preston was too heavy to hold!).

She even wanted to help with changing her diapers....here's hoping that lasts when her little brother comes!

Sophie loved the dogs (Big Medicine's Otter & Dallin's Henry here in the pic). She wore poor Henry out every time!

Proof of the Smith kids' torturous ways...Dallin actually made shirts to make fun of Nolan's recent mistake....oh, boys! What am I in for???!

Grandma Jocelyn loved sharing her new massage tool, & Sophie loved helping!

Aunt Leslie & Preston....she can't get enough of the babies! (You can move out near us ANYTIME!)

Chow time with the Smiths...always an adventure

Uncle Mason finally succombed to holding the babies...and liked it!

We hope his endeavors with LA (hehopes) this fall work out!

Preston's cute smile!

Burton & Katie after Zoey's blessing

Some of the crew (we filled up 2 huge rows in church between 3 familes!)

Mama Conk/Grandma Jocelyn & her kids (except Burton)

Crazy Justin & his nephew, Preston

Sophie's very first Carousel ride-she was extatic, but became wary & thinking when the time came. Grandma Debbie loved sharing this new experience with her!

Getting ready to go with Daddy & Kitty!

She couldn't leave without having a turn with Mama. :) When we got back home, she asked about going on a Ferris Wheel again...and then demanded a chocolate shake like Grnadma Debbie gave her....oh how she was spoiled! Thanks guys!

Tongue faces for the camera!

Messy ice cream face....did I say spoiled already?

Sophie with her cousins (through step-sister Lisa) Hailey & Dillan, sportin' the candy necklaces at the movies. This was Sophie's first movie experience, watching "Up." She loved the huge screen, as well as the popcorn & candy. So fun!

We also got to visit with some old friends at Uncle Dallin's firehouse. Here's the girls in the truck.

The thunderstorm came, & the girls girls loved dancing in the rain.

Fireman Dallin Smith & Sophie

Lauren, Justin, Sophie, Stephanie, Karina, Josh, & Kelsey.
Josh & Justin were friends in high school & roommates in college when we were all engaged. It was great to see them again & see how our families have grown!

It's a boy!!!!

We're very excited!! Lauren's maybe slightly nervous, having heard too many Smith boy horror stories! We asked, and Sophie said she wanted a baby brother, plus Lauren had a feeling it was a boy, so we weren't surprised. However, it's blue for us, & we're lovin' it. :)