The Smith Family

This is a picture that we took in front of Great Grandpa Taylor's house after his funeral. Probably the last one we will ever have in front of his house.


Side note: I was almost 32 weeks along when this picture was taken (about 3 weeks ago). Baby will be here soon! Have I told you that my cute sister Rori is expecting too? She is due at the end of August with her first....a boy!

Awhile back the kids wanted to paint their faces so Jeff bought a little face painting kit. It's gotten plenty of use and Jeff has gotten pretty good at painting their faces. I just love how they call it "paint face" instead of "face paint". Like, can we do the paint face today! They both always want something scary. Check out some of these faces...

Jeff let them paint his face too...

Hannah loves getting her fingernails and toes painted. Usually Aunt Madi or Grandma does it, especially now since I can't bend over! I decided to get a pedicure a couple weeks ago and take Hannah with me. She was so excited that she got to go. She picked out a color and the lady painted her fingers and toes. She thought she was pretty cool! She sat there very nicely...pretty impressive for a 3 year old. I really enjoyed taking her and I look forward to many more Mommy/daughter spa days!

Just three weeks after turning 100 years old, Grandpa Taylor returned home to his Heavenly Father. Even though he was 100 years old and I knew he wouldn't live forever, it was still hard to see him go. I'm so thankful that we were able to visit him in Loa this past summer as he was honored in the Wayne County parade and more recently celebrate his 100th birthday with him. We went to visit him at the hospital the day before he passed away. It was really hard to see him like that. It was sure sweet though to see Jeffrey hold his hand and tell him he loved him. I think we all knew we were saying good bye. I've said it before, but I'm just so grateful that I had a Great Grandpa that I got to share 32 years of my life with. He was there for all of the special events in my life. And the fact that my kids got to meet and know their Great Great Grandpa is even more amazing. I know in his final days he was sure looking forward to being with Grandma again. It's been 10 years since she passed away.

The funeral service was sure a nice celebration of his life. It was nice to hear stories of his life and think of all the sweet little things he has done for us over the years. He never missed sending us a few dollars for our birthdays or baking us cupcakes for Valentines. I know that his children, 8 grandchildren and their spouses, 26 great-grand children and their spouses, and 15 great-great grandchildren will all miss him dearly. He has been an amazing example to all of us. We love you Grandpa Taylor!

Jeffrey is...


I told him that soccer would be starting in the Spring so he decided to lay out his clothes and get ready. Mind you, this was back in January. Maybe just another month and practices will start. He is definitely ready and excited!