Chase's favorite toy in the house..the doorstopper..oops it fell off:)

Started crawling 2 weeks ago and he is off to the races...

note the boo boo on right cheek: danger of big brother Tyler...

My adorable nephew Adam..visiting for a week with his mommy!

Moms of the Year! We win...11pm and boys are playing with trash and dump trucks in the garage....

See more pics on my sis's website...www.theworldofadam.blogspot.com

Adam and Tyler at the Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays Game...Eric's friend John plays for the Blue Jays so we enjoyed nice tickets and a great evening! 

My adorable nephew in town for the week! yeah! 

Sis and Adam...sharing a "moment"

The boys...even Chase getting in the mix! 

Swim lessons...

Mrs. Ilyse, Tyler's swim teacher...

Chase at our favorite mall play area! 

Tyler kissing on Addison...

Our crew out to dinner...

Chase starting to pull up! 

My little "fishy" swimming..Tyler end of swim lessons week 1. 

It's filling up...last Saturday! 

Tyler playing on the "play/tanning ledge" and loving the bubblers!

My handsome pool boy! 

Family fun in the pool...(no pictures of mommy on purpose:))

Well, we are in! We are loving the new pool and the views from inside the house are awesome too. With a little landscaping later this week we look forward to seeing less of the big fence in the back. Texas likes big fences..no trees, so lots of fencing! We went to "pool school" last night and Tyler really likes the part of brushing the pool with the long broom...big helper! 

Love, Colin

A Texas sized Play Set...

Chase looks like he is about to get into something serious...all he does is try to eat it:) 

Chase today at the Splash park..Thursday:) 

 THE PGI...Pine Gate Invitational...That is where my hubby has headed for the weekend! It sounds a very glamourous golf tournament and to the 12 guys who play it's pretty much the Masters! My Eric and his friends "train" all year for this big event at Barefoot Resort in Myrtle Beach and as wives we just pray they play well. Why? Because it effects his confidence and mood for the remainder of the year! So, I took him to the airport this morning and this is the eve of the PGI..I just hope he comes home safely:) 

PGI..Pine Gate Invitational: is the college "dump" apartments they all lived in at school....so funny! 

Good luck baby! Play well and come home Happy! 

Colin 

Today my hubby celebrates his 35th birthday! 

Happy Birthday!!!! 

We love you so much!

Pool deck is in! Water in 1 week and swimming!!! Yeah!!! 

Carmen & Sis...we are going to have a ball when you get here! It will make the 100 degree weather more exciting! 

Hello World!!!! I am going to be an AUNT AGAIN!!!! Yeah and Congrats to my sis and Andy...Adam is going to be such a great big brother! 

Due date is Feb 2009...we can't wait! 

My 2 lefty's! Just got this off Eric's phone...Colin

My golfers...

I went to check out what these boys have been up to at the driving range lately..it's impressive to watch such a young boy take after his dad in his love for golf. He follows all the rules, is quiet and really hits the ball good! His favorite is the "short game." I think that means putting...he has a ball and what a joy for him to be out practicing with his dad! 

pool update week 3; flagstone "coping" around edges...

my big boy...Chase 8 months!

Starting to feel like home...

So it's Friday and I knew something good was going to happen to post! 

Well...not actually so good...we have this corner on the side of our house that is tight when you turn from the garage to go down the driveway to the street. Dallas driveways are CRAZY! So...I gave myself about a month before I wacked it and well, I am 2 weeks early...yep, was totally paying attention and I wacked the heck out of the side of my Expedition. My great hubby knows not to say anything so he just laughed with me. Funny thing is my father had just polished that side before we moved b/c I wacked it on my old house too. Come to think of it, it is probably my driving more than anything..ahhh! another costly boo boo....

Chase woke up with a fever so we cancelled our trip to the pricey preschool...will try again next week. 

Love to all! Smith's are heading out to dinner with a friend of Eric's and their kiddos! 

We have had quite an exciting few days around the Smith house...

Tuesday..find out my father in law has a large kidney stone...ouch! He is back in Georgia after visiting us and his wife, Elise is with us in Texas...

Wednesday...fly out Elise back home to take care of Ray who still has a kidney stone...did I say ouch!!! 

...I take Tyler out to of all things cut his fingernails on the back patio and water down the pool (my job 2 times/day to keep the concrete from cracking) and I LOCK MYSELF OUT...yep, Chase is upstairs in his crib just about to wake up from his nap. I have no cell phone or key so I go to my new neighbor's house and call 911...the Frisco Fire department comes and after 40 minutes and a big show on the street, they break a bathroom window ($180.00 boo boo) and Chase is happily sucking on his toes in his crib! Tyler got a Frisco Fire Dept "trading card" that is priceless in his book! And the fireman had to come back in the engine to get his sunglasses he left...so 2 personal visits by the fire dept was big for Tyler and we met some neighbors this way:) 

Thursday...Tyler, Chase and I went out for our first official Frisco Mom's group playdate. I met a great gal at the pool and she got me connected with the group. We went to story time and playing with trains at Barnes & Nobles and then to the food court for lunch and carousel rides. It was fun and felt good to be around other mom's with little ones!

So, tomorrow is Friday..I am visiting another preschool that actually has openings but will cost me a pretty penny..Eric may send me back to work:) and I am sure we will have something exciting to post...

Night Night....The Smith's. 

Pool progress, end of week 2

Chase today at the splash park..less than a mile away..so cool!

WOW! What a few weeks it has been! We are officially not living in boxes anymore but not really organized yet. We have piles everywhere:) But thanks to a great visit from the grandparents, we did get a lot accomplished! We loved having our Papa's here (my dad and Eric's). Eric's mom is staying another week so we should get things in ship shape around here by next weekend. The boys are doing well. Ty is loving his new house and play room. He rides his bike all over the house and with tile and hardwoods it makes it an easy ride (totally not mom of the year but he has a ball!!). Chase has decided to get about 6 teeth since we left Georgia so poor guy is not really sleeping well but each night gets better. We are adjusting to the boys upstairs and us downstairs and so far it just brings alot of walking up and down during the night. Ty has not slept alone (spoiled by nana's and papa's) since we moved in so we are setting ourselves up...again not really mom of the year!

I did meet 2 new mom's today at our neighborhood pool area. They both were really nice and kids were a bit younger than Tyler but they got me the info to the neighborhood playgroups so I hope to meet up with some who have kiddos around our boys ages. The neighbors are all very nice and we are enjoying all the walking paths around. Bailey (our boxer) is loving getting walks daily! She was totally spoiled by my dad while he was here. Thanks dad! 

Our pool is at a fun stage. It has the concrete and tile in it so it is really starting to take shape. I will post pictures tomorrow...we just can't wait for water and swimming! Hopefully a few more weeks!!

Love and good night...Colin 

Father's Day...

Moving Day last Thursday...

We are homeowners again! 

 The closing yesterday went well and we are awaiting the moving truck on Wednesday. This morning we head off to meet up with the security people and cabinet guys. Tyler had a blast yesterday trying out blue paint in his currently very purple/pink room! We will have the boys rooms painted tomorrow...with the moving truck now coming! Should be a good time for the painter..let's hope he is flexible! 

 Chase has made a big milestone..he has gone from lying down to sitting up all by himself. Tyler was so proud of him when he did it..he just kept yelling...mommy, he did it! he did it! So cute! 

 Tyler has now learned to anwser the phone so beware..he may hang up or say something silly when you call the smith house! 

 Eric had his first day of work in the office here yesterday and sounds like he is off to a good and busy start!  

 Well..gotta run...Home security guy gets up early! and we are meeting in just a bit! Have a great Tuesday....Love, Colin 

We are here!

We are off to a great start so far. First of all we made it all in one piece to the airport and to the hotel. We looked like a circus with 4 huge bags, 1 carseat, 2 carry on's and oh..the golfclubs! It was quite a sight to see me pushing a double stroller with one hand and a hand trolley with the other with bags on it and Eric with all the rest! But we did it!
The residence inn is ok; we just got a noise complaint for Tyler bouncing the basket ball! Between Chase crying and Ty being rambunctious (sp.) we might get kicked out of here! Last night Ty and Eric tried out the pool along with all the hotel workers kiddos so he was pretty cute all skinny and pale compared to the rest. Today, Chase woke up with a 102 temp so we trotted off to the After Hours Pediatric center that was really good (really!) and it turns out it is probably viral, for my heme/onc friends..they even did a CBC. Very thorough exam so I feel confident we are going to be ok. While Chase and I went to the doc, Tyler and Eric headed to the driving range; tyler says he is working on his "short game." He loves putting and mostly being with dad! Eric got in the car a little upset..I guess the golf game is not where he wants it to be...maybe it will get better when he can stay off the airplane a little!
Tomorrow sis and I celebrate the big 31 years old! Eric got me a great suprise from him and the boys..a new mac computer! I can't wait to have my sis here in a few weeks to celebrate!
Love you all...Colin...............pics to come..the cable is somewhere in a box in the moving truck..

We are off to Texas! As Tyler says..the big rig is coming! We are up and waiting on the moving truck and Ty is spending his morning with his girl Blakely across the street. We will post once we get to Texas with lots of pictures! Love, Colin

My aunt Caryl!
Lot's of fun on her big bed!
Nothing better than napping with a warm baby!My uncle Mike!
All the high school gals, Addie, Chrissy, Greer and Ashley!

Thanks girls for a great goodbye dinner!

Lynne Moss, Erika Page, Deb Lutterman, Brooke Oakley, Sarah Goldberg, Dawn Carver, Audra Thompson, Me, Karen Wilson, Norah Keeley and Courtney Lee!

My Egleston girls...what a fun night at Eclipse Di Luna! I am so excited for all you pregnant gals! We have all come a long way together in the last 8 years! Best wishes to everyone!!