Fire Station

Here are a few pictures from our recent tour of the fire station in Duncanville. Our good friend Logan Henry is a firefighter there and volunteered to show us around the station. Brighton got to learn all about the truck and even try on some of Logan's equipment. Thanks, Logan!
For more pictures from May, please go to
http://picasaweb.google.com/seanjuliesmith/May2010WebAlbum?authkey=Gv1sRgCKnTxIrC_ruJ8AE

No wonder her clothes don't fit any more...

Visiting the Dallas Zoo is one of our favorite family traditions! We've been measuring Brighton for a few years using the giant ruler by the penguin habitat.
This first picture is from June of 2009, and the 2nd picture is from early April, 2010 (notice that she is not standing up straight against the ruler. She really measured 3'6" that day). She has grown about 5 or 6 inches in less than a year!
Thank goodness for capris being in style...we get away with rolling up her highwater pants and making them look like they're supposed to be that way. :)

The Pineapple experience

No words necessary...just please watch this video! :)

Easter Picture

"He is Risen!" ~Matthew 28:6

Teddy Bear Parade

Just thought I would throw in this picture of Brighton pulling her Texas Rangers Bear, "Ranger," during her Teddy Bear Parade at her school. She decorated the box and proudly gave Ranger a ride to show her off!

Surgiversary

Celebrating 1 year since Berkeley's heart surgery! It seems like forever ago. What an answer to prayer, that her surgery went perfectly and she has absolutely NO problems ever since. We go for checkups a couple of times a year, but the doctor doesn't foresee any need for future surgeries.

Her physical development is not where it should be yet, but she has therapists that push her to work hard (even though she really puts up a fuss about it). Finally, she seems motivated enough to get toward certain toys that she will army crawl and inch her way to them. Crawling should happen soon! We keep telling her how much she's going to love it!

Brighton is still very loving toward her and loves to play with her. Sometimes we have to pry her off, but at least the smothering is done in love. For those who don't know, we've got a new one on the way, too. Brighton and Berkeley will have a new brother OR sister in September.

Thank you to everyone for all the love and support you give us, and for anyone who reads this blog. Our girls are such a joy for us, and we are happy to share with all of you.

Snow Princess

The snow princess sits on her fluffy white throne after our bizzarre snowstorm 2 weeks ago.
Brighton had a blast in this once-in-a-Dallas-lifetime snowfall (over 12" of snow...and over 15" in neighboring towns). Even though it was a rare occasion, we weren't sure if we should let the girls play in the snow because our power was out, which meant no heat. We didn't want to freeze them and not be able to thaw them! But I just had to get Brighton out there, at least for a little while! Snow angels, snow balls, snow man, and snow throne...we pretty much did it all even though we only spent about an hour outside.