We love Fall!

This Fall here in Virginia has been expentially wonderful! The leaves have taken their sweet little time changing colors and slowly falling off. In fact, we never had to rake until today! The kids had a ball playing in the leaves before we had to dash inside for dinner. Here are a few snapshots of our fun (they were too cute! I had to get the camera!). Ryah loved the rake, and Sophie had fun covering her mama in leaves and letting Kitty join in on the fun.

Justin's big 30th B-Day Bash

This last Friday was Justin's 30th Birthday. He took the day off, enjoying his time at home, went golfing with several buddies, went to grab a quick bite with them at Chipotle, and then came home to a big surprise birthday party filled with friends. Lauren managed to surprise him (which was hard!), and he had dcorations, lots of food, pictures of his life up all over the place, as well as some of his fav. tunes playing in the bakcground with all of his friends ready to wish him Happy Birthday. We had a great time. Our camera's battery died just in time for the party, but our friend, Nikki (seen above) was kind enough to share some of her snapshots. We hope you enjoy this new part of your life, Justin!

Lauren, the hostess.

Friends!

One of Jusitn's old mission companions who has moved to teh area came with his beautiful wife, Donia, and their newest addition to the family.

Ben, Justin's Chocolate partner. It's no wonder they're friends. :)

Halloween 2010

Happy Halloween! The Smiths went to our church Trunk or Treat from some trick-or-treating fun. We also carved our pumpkin and watched a kids' alien movie. The day before, Sophie went to her Preschool Halloween party all decked out in costume. Just some simple fun!

Sophie making sure Daddy is making just the right face.

Our little Fairy!

Our little Monkey!