Christmas eve

In their new pj's and ready for bed. They can't wait to see what Santa will put in their stockings and what mom and dad put under the tree.

burning down the house

Celebrating Wes's 37th birthday with a few friends at community group the evening before. Party - Wednesday December 22

B-day - Thursday December 23

first major technic build

1100 pieces of technic legos. Rated for ages 10-16. Josiah completed 99% of this on his own.

Adaya is checking under the tractor to see what needs repaired.

And sometimes I draw

30 minute sketches of the Smith family

A messy art morning

Mornings like today make being a stay at home mom the best job ever.

Josiah and Adaya?

Or Stephen and Angie?

Sometimes it feels like I'm looking at a memory.

my readers

One is reading and the other wants to be just like her big brother.

my littlest artist

Dear Santa,

I would like the Tower Bridge for Christmas. It came out today. I think it is amazing. You get 479 VIP points if your elves build it this month. I will let Josiah help me put it together. He thinks it is cool too. I will leave you lots of cookies.

Sincerely,

Angela Lee Smith

Portland, Oregon

It's the tan house with brown trim just off Shattuck.

Adaya's new shirt

Today we created horse art at My Masterpiece Art Studio. I am excited about the free movie tickets we got. Adaya is excited about the free t-shirt she got.

Opal Creek Women's backpacking trip day 1

Opal Creek - women's backpacking day 2