Tayah
"I love baby Jesus because He is the Christ."
"Runolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is my favorite!"
Kadence
"I love Christmas because I can give away presents. It makes me feel good."
"Daddy, it's my most favoritest time of the year!"
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Monday, December 20, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Smith Family Christmas Letter 2010
For your reading pleasure, here is the annual Smith Family Christmas letter (and the family photo we included). We mailed out most of them the day before Thanksgiving (yes, we are on the ball this year), but because of our widespread popularity, couldn't mail them to everyone. Thus, the convenience of the blog. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
TO: Commissioner S. Claus (aka K.Kringle, JO St. Nick, Big Fella), 1225 N. Pole
FROM: Committee on the Ethical Distribution of Christmas Cheer 2.0
SUBJECT: David and Elizabeth Smith Family Christmas 2010 Status
C.C.: Santa’s Much Better Half (although less in mass)
Honorable and venerable Commissioner of Naughty and Nice:
We, the Committee on the Ethical Distribution of Christmas Cheer, present the following findings. First, we felt it necessary to reinvestigate said family as it has been three years since the Smiths were officially deemed Nice. And as is common elfish knowledge, it is nearly impossible for humans to be considered Nice this long (as clearly seen in the Smiths’ friends and family). All this said, it is the conclusion of this committee that the Smiths did accomplish the impossible. After 11 months of placing them under a microscope, we not only declare them once again Nice, but from hence forward, they will be the barometer by which Nice will be measured. Oh, and Humility too. Included is our evidence, thoroughly collected through exhausting and sometimes questionable tactics.
(On a side note, we are gratified for a second chance. Those disgraced members of our previous group, who embarrassed the department with the infamous Eggnog Incident at last year’s social, have been indefinitely reassigned to the Subcommittee on Fruitcake Standards.)
Name (nickname): Stockton David Smith (Little Man, Buddy)
Age: 13 ½ months
Occupation: world’s cutest baby (as determined by a very biased voting party—his parents)
Likes: Smiling, laughing, mobility, eating, following his sisters, going up (but not down) the stairs, balls (esp. basketballs!), snuggling, grandparents, “typing” on the computer.
2010 Accomplishments: Among many things, mastered the arts of sleeping through the night, rolling over, crawling, walking, big people food, and separation anxiety all in one year’s time…easily showed the most growth of anyone in this family…says Mama, Da (Dad), and ball…his family would be lost without him.
Name (nickname): Tayah Smith (Dolly)
Age: 3 ½ years
Occupation: drama princess (not yet a drama queen, but check back next year)
Likes: Coloring, dancing, singing, being simultaneously independent and dependent, Nursery, biking, friends, princesses, pretending she’s in charge of this family (pretending?!)
2010 Accomplishments: Became potty certified, saving her parents much in resources and sanity…displayed her 3-year old red headedness many times daily, but is an angel 90% of the time…started preschool…embraced her role as a big sister…now shares a room with her older sister…learned to pray…melts hearts of all around her.
Name (nickname): Kadence Smith (Princess)
Age: 4 ¾ years
Occupation: big sister supreme
Likes: Learning and teaching new things, reading, drawing, Sunbeaming, singing, friends, scootering, Barbies, cooking, chatting on the phone with boys (okay, just one…Daddy).
2010 Accomplishments: Recognizing and writing all letters, with reading just on the horizon…is a mother hen to Stockton…attends preschool three times weekly…performed in first of at least 15 consecutive Primary programs for the Smith family…epitomizes “sugar and spice and everything nice.”
Name (nickname): Elizabeth Torgesen Smith (Mommy, Sweetheart)
Age: 31 years
Occupation: mother extraordinaire, the glue that keeps the family together
Likes: Reading, green thumbing, serving, exercising, couponing, cooking
2010 Accomplishments: After three years, was released from Young Women’s; now a Ward Missionary…oversaw a bumper crop (square foot garden)…never gets sick…cut eight inches off her hair…participates in many groups (play, book)… survived weekly trips to local water park with three kids…discovered cure for the common cold.
Name (nickname): David Jonathan Smith (Daddy, Honey, That One Guy)
Age: 32 years
Occupation: doting daddy, Director of Annual Giving (LDS Philanthropies)
Likes: sleep deprivation, reading, basketball, the Utah Jazz (just a little)
2010 Accomplishments: Constantly defended his son’s name (sources confirm that he was unequivocally not named after John)…blogs weekly for the Utah Jazz…still 1st counselor in bishopric…made acting debut in Church’s Worldwide Leadership training video, playing the role of ward mission leader…won’t quit his day job.
Family Accomplishments
o Made first family excursion to Disneyland. Confirmed that it is indeed the Happiest Place on Earth.
o David and Elizabeth traversed to Hawaii sans children…a first-ever in five years.
o Spent a wonderful week in Eden, Utah with family.
o Took several mini trips to Pocatello and St. George and had lots of family visit Springville.
o Hit local hot spots during weekly family outings and dates (Lagoon, Hogle Zoo, Temple Square, Thanksgiving Point, several plays and concerts)
o LDS pianist Jon Schmidt dedicated “Love Story Meets Viva La Vida” from David to Elizabeth at a concert on their sixth anniversary.
It is apparent that the Smith Family is the antithesis of Naughty…or they have us all fooled. As per regulations, we seek the Commissioner’s approval. We will have our eyes on them again in 2011. This is our report.
Bob Cratchit
Tiny Tim
Rudolph
Frosty the S.M.
Mr. Krueger
Ralphie
Sugar Plum Fairy
Bing Crosby
Should the Commissioner or other interested parties wish to contact the Smith Family, they may do so via the following. When you do so, their Niceness is guaranteed to rub off on you. And you need all the help you can get!
(will omit our contact information here for obvious reasons. Those who know us know how to get a hold of us!)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
What Shall We Give?
Here is a wonderful video with inspired words from President Monson and beautiful music from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. It was a perfect way for me to start the day and to think about the true meaning of Christmas. Let's remember to bring Christ into Christmas and to give to others. In doing so, we give a true gift to Him.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
What a wonderful day!
It's a wonderful day today because it's my dear husband's birthday. Happy Birthday Honey! I love you so much and am so greatful for all that you do for us. I couldn't ask for a better husband, a better best friend, or a better father to our children. We love you so much!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Christmas Festivities
Well friends, we have officially thrown ourselves into the Christmas season. The day after Thanksgiving found us doing some Black Friday shopping (craziness...people show their true colors during this time! We were actually able to find some great deals, so somewhat worth it :) and then decorating the house. We also went to the Spanish Fork Christmas Craft show.
Tuesday, we attended the Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band Christmas concert at South Towne Mall. Great music, included the girls' favorites, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman.
Yesterday, we hit the South Jordan Christmas show (another craft show) and then completed what has become an annual family tradition: the Festival of Trees. Here are our adorable kids there. As you'll see, however, from the photo here, their energy waned. Time eluded us and we quickly found ourselves with cranky, tired, past-bedtime, and hungry children...as evidenced by the photo below where no one cooperated except our little guy. 
Thursday, December 2, 2010
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