Monthly Archives: May 2009

Vacation in Little Rock part 2

Posted on May 28, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Fun Slide Monday Check out this huge water slide!!  And wow did the boys have FUN!!!  Carlos and Josh had just the best time—sliding and then running around and sliding again.  Cory and Sharon’s grass will never be the same!! … Continue reading →

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Vacation in Little Rock part 1

Posted on May 26, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Well I’m officially back from my blogging break.  While “on break” we took a little vacation to Little Rock to visit with Stephen’s sister Sharon, her hubby Cory, and their two boys Josh and Jon.  Stephen’s parents were also able … Continue reading →

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2 Years ago today

Posted on May 25, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Two years ago today Natalie was placed in our arms!  What a completely amazing day it was…..and what a blissful feeling to hold my baby girl for the first time. If you want the picture version click here For the … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 11, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Yesterday marked the fourth Mother’s Day that I spent as a mommy!  I’m so thankful for the four precious gifts that God has given me.  Not long ago Mother’s Day was a day that I would rather skip….well not altogether … Continue reading →

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Don’t mess with me!!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by houseofsmooches

I gotcha!            You won’t get away from me!! Run run as fast as you can……                           You can’t get away from the Bennie man! Oops……. maybe I did mess with the wrong girl.

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feet

Posted on May 7, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Isaiah 52:7  How beautiful on the mountains        are the feet of those who bring good news,        who proclaim peace,        who bring good tidings,        who proclaim salvation,        who say to Zion,        “Your God reigns!”

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Random thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2009 by houseofsmooches

** I wonder why my house gets messier before it gets cleaner. ** My one-year-old picks up toys better than my three-year-old. ** Why were puzzles created?  I hate puzzles.  I trashed about 4 or 5 today.  Just-can’t-deal-with-them-anymore!! ** And … Continue reading →

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Busy week

Posted on May 4, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Life has taken a turn for the busy around the House of Smooches.  And my house is a complete….well it’s gross, so I’m going to do the responsible, grown up, right thing and clean, clean, clean!! I took this picture … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the years……in glasses

Posted on May 1, 2009 by houseofsmooches

Natalie one month old And since we’re on the subject of glasses, I thought I’d add her one and two year glasses pose! One year old   2 years old  

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