Newborn Photo's

A few days after Wes was born we had the very wonderful and talented Andrea Warden come to our home to take some pictures of our family and it's newest member. She did an amazing job capturing our boys and all the love between The Smith's. She was patient and so kind and I couldn't be happier with how our photo's turned out. I am so grateful to have these precious memories to keep forever. Thank you Andrea!

Wesley Brian Smith

Our sweet Wesley Brian arrived on his due date, July 9, 2013. He weighed 7lb 4oz and was 20 inches long. It has taken me over a month to get on here and announce his birth. I will just say that this perfect and precious little boy sure has stole our hearts. Especially those of his 2 older brothers who just adore him. This time goes by so fast and we are enjoying each beautiful second of this life of ours.

The Day They Meet

I made these shirts for the day our 3 guys meet each other. I don't know how I'm going to handle all the cuteness once they have these on and they are all together for the first time. 

Momma Love

It is hard to believe this one isn't going to be my littlest baby for much longer.

Boys, Bump, and The Beach

I had scheduled to take the day off of work yesterday 6/24/13. I was going to use is to catch up with laundry, cleaning, and finishing up some baby prep. Instead I followed that little voice that always seems to call when I need it the most. That little voice that interestingly enough sounds a lot like the beach. I packed up the boys, my sisters, this belly, and we all headed down to Ocean City, NJ for a day of fun in the sun. 
These boys have salt water running through their blood just like their momma. They love everything about the shore...finding sea shells, walking the boardwalk, swimming in the sea, and building sand castles.
It was a picture perfect day and it was pure joy being with my 2 amazing little men. We only have 2 weeks left until baby brother's arrival so I've been trying to soak up as much of these guys as I can.

Name Game

Wow, I can hardly believe it's only 27 days until the little guy makes his arrival! I also can't believe I haven't been on here in over 2 months...sorry. Things have defiantly progressed but one thing hasn't changed, the little guy still remains nameless. We go back and forth everyday between a few we like and have since the beginning. It usually lasts about 5 minutes and then it turns into who can out do who in the crazy name game. The kids are always good for suggestions too. Optimus Prime Smith does have a nice ring to it. 
Hopefully we can come up with something in the next 4 weeks. Suggestions welcome!

Forever Young

Braeden and I were walking home from the nature center on Tuesday. I want to make sure that I never forget our conversation...

B: Mom, what would you do if I were 10?

J: I would cry, I don't want you to be 10 yet.

B: What if I were 6?

J: I would be sad, I'm not ready for you to get older so fast. I want you to stay little forever.

B: Okay mom, I'll try an stay little for you, but don't go crying when my birthday comes around.

That kid sure does know how to make me laugh, and even if he does grow up and get older, I know he's  always going to be my sweet little boy. 

Boy Oh Boy

I am so surprised and beyond excited to be adding a 3rd boy to our family. Being that I am 1 of 3 girls never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined this to have happened. He is perfect, healthy, and is so lucky to have 2 of the best big brothers to teach him all he needs to know! 20 weeks until we meet you little one!

Via Pinterest

Via Pinterest

Boys

Funny thing about these boys, it's sometimes hard to tell whether they are loving or fighting each other...Maybe it's always a little bit of both?

Family Tradition

This is the 4th year that we have attended Brian's company kid's holiday party. It is so much fun and there is so much to do with the kids. They have face painting, cookie decorating, crafts, music, balloon animals, and of course Santa! Everything was a huge success minus the Santa part. Cole wanted nothing to do with the jolly old man and didn't make it more than 2 seconds sitting on his lap. I guess I should consider a picture with at least one of them and him a win...

Change of Heart

I mentioned earlier this week that I've been anti Christmas this year. Little by little we've been decorating, baking, caroling, and slowly but surely adding some sparkle to our home. Besides the beauty that comes with this time of year, there is nothing more I love than experiencing it with our sweet little boys. The twinkle in their eyes, the excitement in their voices, and the happiness they get from the magic of this season. I'm beginning to think the closer we get to Christmas there could be a definite change around here, and just like that Grinch, my heart too will grow 3 sizes in one day!

Catchin' some Zzz's

Flurry

The snow started down around 10:00 this morning and is steadily falling. Fortunately for me it's not sticking because no one likes driving around in this crap. Unfortunately for 2 little boys who want to bundle up, go sledding, and build a snowman, today isn't going to be that day. It seems like just yesterday I was standing at that same door with my sisters, looking out at the falling snow in anticipation of a snow day. Praying school would be closed and we could spend the day in our hats and mittens. Begging our parents to take us out even if there was only a cm of white powder on the ground. 

Aunt Liz sent me this picture from earlier today. It's so amazing to know that a simple snapshot of my children can take me back to my own childhood. Bringing back memories of those feelings and times I spent with the ones I love. I am hoping they remember these times together as brothers. I am hoping that some day in the future one look at a picture will do the same for them as it has done for me.

Trick or Treat

Halloween was a wash out this year thanks to Hurricane Sandy so the township decided to move the festivities from Wednesday to Saturday to keep all the ghosts and goblins safe. Good thing because we didn't have power until late Friday evening. The boys dressed up and we took them out trick or treating. Braeden was Spiderman and Cole was the cutest little devil I have ever seen. They had so much fun and it was so cute to see Braeden go up to the houses by himself(while we stood back and watched), knock on the door, and get his goodies. He made sure to get extra for his little brother who waited patiently in the wagon. It wasn't the typical Halloween but kids had fun and made out with a bucket full of treats!

Think outside the box

Or just use one to play in. 

Play Hard

After a hard days "work".

Lately

Life has been pretty quiet lately for us around here which I am not complaining about at all! From April through just last week we went non stop every weekend with the holiday's, parties, T-Ball, and things that have us running around from one place to another. It's finally nice to sit back and relax. Though, if there's one thing you should know about me it's that I can't/don't relax. I'm always going and always doing something. Especially now that we have the house there is something that has to be done...always! It.never.ends. I'm fine with it all. Yard work, painting, projects, decorating...the list goes on. Sometimes it's overwhelming trying to figure out what to do next. I've made up my mind that this weekend seemed like a good time to start work on the boys room. We haven't touched it since we've moved in and I've been feeling a little guilty that they really don't have a fun and cool place of their own. I've gotten some great ideas thanks to my ever favorite Pinterest and look forward to getting this started. I can't wait to make this room extra special for those 2 extra awesome little boys of ours! Stay posted for an exciting before and after of their room!

Bed Head

I am pretty sure I can't think of anything more adorable than this kids bleach blond head of hair first thing on the morning.