The Smith Family

Fourth of July

Chad — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:29:33 +0000

This year for the Fourth, we used one of my vacation days and visited Laura’s aunt in Loveland, CO. We left Friday and returned last night.

While we were there, we spent plenty of time enjoying the weather, had lunch in Wyoming, fed the chipmunks in Estes Park, and stopped by Casa Bonita on the way home.

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Toddler Bed

Chad — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 03:56:40 +0000

About a week ago Kaden graduated from a crib to a toddler bed. We’ve barely slept since.

We switched from the convertible crib to an entirely new bed because we found out it had been recalled along with all other drop side cribs. We lucked out and got a full refund rather than having to sell it for less.

Kaden playing piano

Chad — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:58:17 +0000

We were in Overland Park over the weekend visiting family and Kaden decided to make a little music.

Not bad for a two year old.

Laura on Judge Judy

Chad — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:45:54 +0000

As some of you know, Laura was on Judge Judy a while back as a witness. Here is that episode.

No one was awarded anything since they were all being stupid, but they did get a free trip to LA for the filming.

Kaden swinging

Chad — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:24:09 +0000

Christmas 2009

Chad — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 00:00:02 +0000

After two weeks and 6 meals celebrating, we finally put away our Christmas decorations today.

This year was pretty expensive but well worth it. Highlights include:

1 laptop, a netbook, a Nintendo Wii, 5 Wii games, 7 seasons of Married with Children, 1 kitchen set, a toddler tool bench and a whole bunch of baby clothes.

We even got a baby sitter for New Year’s but had to cut our evening short to take the dog to the emergency vet. Apparently he is among the many dachshunds who have epilepsy.

When we were visiting my family for Christmas we also discovered that Kaden likes to play the piano.

I go back to work on Monday.

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Kaden Dancing

Chad — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 04:55:42 +0000

Laura taught him everything he knows.

Turkey Day

Chad — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:51:23 +0000

We celebrated Thanksgiving twice this year by having our own dinner Wednesday and with Laura’s mom and family Thursday. There wasn’t much excitement except for a mean game of dominos with her grandparents.

Laura always wanted to camp out for Black Friday so last night we slept in the Best Buy parking and got her a $700 laptop for $500.The savings we received was immediately spent on a warranty.

She gets to fly to LA Tuesday for a filming of Judge Judy and will be back Thursday.

Laura’s Birthday

Chad — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:15:34 +0000

Laura’s birthday was Friday so we got to eat out plenty of times this weekend. We skipped presents this year since she wants a laptop for Christmas, but she did get her favorite kind of birthday cake.

Halloween

Chad — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:59:37 +0000

We decided not to trick-or-treat this year since Laura and I do not eat candy and Kaden is too young for it. I worked most of the weekend so we didn’t hand any out either.

Laura carved Kaden’s pumpkin and her car ended up getting vandalized in the middle of the night. She came down with the flu Sunday and I have a lot to do at work so this week looks pretty uneventful as well.