Other July Happenings

Life gets away from me constantly. Mostly because I'm just so exhausted to fit in everything let alone the abstract things I "should" do. Some days still really seem like survival. A fog some say, truly exists.  But I try to at least be present for my kids. I definitely struggle with Lexi. I usually max out early evening. And I know Dallin is too well aware of media already. But every day is a new day to try. And try my patience they do. Just kidding, I mean not, but the goal is for me to be better because I'm the one who needs it. We have kids to try our souls I tell ya. I feel like having kids has made me completely aware of all my weaknesses, like a slap in the face. Otherwise, I would have been a very patient, easy going, kind spirit. Now, I'm a bit of everything. 

Lexi is still very much attached to her brother, but I realized I don't have a ton of pictures of just the two of them. I also fell in love with Dallin's 12 month church outfit. Slay me.

I attempted cow appreciation at chik-fil-a for the first time. Lexi was too cute in her excitement to dress up when I mentioned it, I had to follow through. Plus, I still hate making dinner.

The green beans on Dallin's face will forever spark the age old battle between Mr Smith and I. That man sure hates his vegetables, but that's his choice as an adult where I can't slip them in. When it comes to my children? Shut up.

I love this picture of Lexi with the Lillie boys. This was a very cute afternoon with them walking to the splash pad up until we got there and they ran around not listening. Sounds about right. The caption with this photo is Lexi being asked if he (Korbin on the right) was her boyfriend and her saying, "Sorry, my dad and mom are". Yeah, we want none of this talk, but insist on the latter.

And Mr Smith's splurge this summer. His dream of a huge, army, family, doomsday tent. We'll be seeing you on the flip side of the coming disasters *eye roll*. He still owes me a minivan. But Ms Princess camper doesn't seem to mind.

We also discovered Lexi LOVES apricots. I simply love them because for once I don't worry about helping her eat them and the mess after. I let her eat however many she wants. It's tempting to go back and pick more. The heat during the day is just brutal. We also went ahead and wrapped up the Provo library summer reading program. She got a couple small prizes and a new book! And she gets to go to a pool/game party this Saturday. I wish all libraries were as cool as ours...we always have fun with craft & story time. And by craft time I mean Lexi is still a little too young...