Gone Fishin'!  

Posted by Eloise Smith

This Memorial Day, we had so much fun. My parents decided last minute to plan a fishing trip to the White Mountains. It was Joshua's first fishing trip but definitely not his last. We left very early Saturday morning, drove to Safford and then up the mountain. We stopped at Luna lake just before heading on to Springerville. We stayed the night there and went up to Big Lake the next day. The weather was cold and rainy but we all made the best of it. We had sun, rain, hail, sun, rail, and more hail. The guys still hung in there and caught a few fish despite the weather. We had a picnic and then that night went out for a nice dinner and then watched a movie back at the hotel. We headed home on Monday and hit Luna lake again. This time Cody caught the biggest fish of the weekend thanks to Richard an Kara taking him out on the paddle boat and he was very proud of it. We had so much fun and have a lot of great memories spending time with our family. Here are some of the pictures from the weekend. There were just so many to choose from so there are quite a few. It was just too hard to pick!

The whole family except for Shanny at Luna Lake just before heading home.
WE MISSED YOU SHANNY!!


Joshua driving Grammy's car while staying out of the cold rain.

Cody and his fish at Luna Lake. 14" 1 1/2lbs!! Go Code!


Richard, Kara, and Cody coming in on the paddle boat.


Granddad and Joshua hanging out at the hotel.


Grammy and Joshua at Big Lake watching the guys fish.


Aunt Kara, Uncle Richard, and Joshua staying out of the rain. Josh was very entertained by pulling on the umbrella and making it hit Uncle Richard in the head.


Daddy and Josh fishin'.


I'm not only a legendary fisherman, I'm also a chick magnet!! LOL!


Mommy and Joshua cuddling at the hotel.


Cody at Luna Lake the first day we got there.


Mommy and Joshua hanging out by the water. He sure did LOVE being outside and all of the fun things to get into!

Happy Mother's Day!!  

Posted by Eloise Smith

I have to say, I am one of the luckiest girls alive! I am blessed with an awesome husband who tries so hard to do things above and beyond what I deserve. He treated me to not only a wonderful Mother's Day, but an entire weekend. Friday he kicked things off and we went to dinner with Cody's mom to thank her for all she does.

The next day, Saturday, I got to sleep in while Cody took care of Josh. I then was treated to an hour long massage at Spa One. It was FABULOUS! After going to our Nephew Noah's birthday party, we got to see the new Star Trek movie while my brother and his wife watched Joshua (thanks guys!!). It was fabulous by the way.

Then Sunday, I got to sleep in... AGAIN!! I woke up to breakfast, presents, and Joshua decked out in a MVP of Mommy's Team outfit. Cody even drew me a rose!! It is beautiful and I can keep it forever (I will post a picture of it later).

Needless to say, I am a very blessed girl. My first Mother's day was very memorable. I love Cody and Joshua both SO very much!


**I'll post pictures soon of my super fun weekend!**