Smith Family: Fall

I really don't know where September went, but here it is, mid-October and we have had a lot going on. First, Anna joined me for my dentist appointment. She was SO well behaved and sat in her chair, playing her leap pad.

She has been loving dressing up. Usually, Presley accessorizes and picks out her outfits for her.

These two are so wonderful and go with me most mornings while I run and they play so well in the kids' room. David was so proud of himself for building this tall tower.

We joined Presley for lunch one day. The kids all loved it and enjoyed getting to see her in the middle of the day.

Football season is in full swing and we have had a ball at all the games so far! The kids enjoyed Tiger Walk, tailgating and made it through almost the entire games so far. Cameron and I love sharing this with them and getting to have them be a part of Auburn. It was such a big part of both our lives and it is so awesome to see them enjoy going there and cheering during games.

Waiting for Tiger Walk

These three... they make me so happy! I love watching them together and am so grateful they have one another and play so nicely together (most of the time).

The weather is finally cooling off a little and we've been back at the park quite a bit!

Mark had a course to attend here so we got to spend lots of time with him and Sam flew in to surprise the kids. We had so much fun hanging out with them again. Definitely makes us miss being in California and getting to see them everyday, but we are so grateful we got to hang out for a week!! The kids sure did miss them!

Anna hiding from me one morning when I went to get her up...

This sweet gentleman holding the umbrella for his sister after leaving school one day.

Presley reading to David and Anna. She is SO good to them and helps me so much.

Having fun with Sam, waiting for the ice cream truck.

She is so sweet and loves my kids so much! I cannot thank her enough for being so good to them and such a great friend to me!! It is not easy being this far from them. Hopefully, our paths will cross again soon!

Presley had a girl scout carnival one weekend. She decided to get her face painted like a tiger.

Anna chose a butterfly on her arm.

She is doing great without training wheels and has finally mastered taking off by herself without a push.

Big Man conquering the hill

G and D came down one Saturday to watch the Auburn/LSU game with us. We had a lot of fun. It's nice to be able to spend so much time together.

Painting pumpkins with Sam and Mark one night.

Saying bye to Sam. Not easy seeing them leave, but hoping to see them in a few months.

Anna is such a trooper. She goes with me to exercise on our days alone and hangs out playing in the stroller the whole time. She helps me run errands and sometimes even has to eat her lunch in the car headed back to get David. She is such a wonderful little person. We jam to Elsa while it's just the two of us and she lets me sing a few of the songs with her.

She was cracking me up in the bathtub pretending to be Santa. She said, "Now it's time for presents."

David had a great time tailgating with our friends' kids. He played football for hours and loved being outside all day.

Our good friends from California were also at the game and the kids were so excited to see their friends. Love getting to reunite with so many friends.