Cooper and his fish.
Red Fleet State ParkBrandon and Mindy Smith Family News
I really enjoyed reading last month's newsletter... I printed it off so I could take it to the High School with me when I subbed. I love substituting at the High School. I can sit there and read all day!
We've gotten into the full swing of baseball season, juggling 3 kids' games and practices. I'm sure a lot of you know how that is... and more! My kids are delightfully average at sports, so don't be expecting all of the MVP reports that the rest of you give. ;) They all look really cute in their uniforms, and isn't that what really counts?
We were really excited to find out that Jason and Dallas are having a baby! I don't know if they'll write news or not, so I thought I'd throw that in mine. She's due November 3rd, and I'm hoping they have a boy. Or a girl. I like both kinds!
We went camping at Red Fleet State Park the 3rd weekend in April. It was so beautiful, and very uncrowded, which is why we went so early. The boys went fishing, and Cooper caught one. Tyler tried really hard! There are some amazing camping places really close to us... Red Fleet is only 15 minutes from our house, and the reservoir and surrounding hills are breathtaking. We're only 45 minutes from Flaming Gorge, so we've been up there a couple of times, too. We can't wait to camp there too. We'd love to camp with anyone who wants to meet us in this land of the dinosaurs!
Aubrey got to go do Baptisms for the Dead for the first time, which was really special for her. She also played her violin in Sacrament Meeting, and did a great job. She always gets really nervous when she has to perform, but she doesn't need to be! She also played her violin for a school research report on Shinichi Suzuki. She did a great job. I think she got 110% or something. She has extra credit coming out her ears, and she doesn't need it at all. I think she can't stop herself from getting every point possible in all of her classes. She's one smart cookie. She went to Colorado for the Science Fair, and on an Honor Society trip to Salt Lake.
Tyler loves baseball, and we're hoping he gets to finish the season. He was playing soccer at recess two days ago (still April news ;) and collided with a kid. He hurt his knee, and can't walk on it. It's very swollen, and the doctor is concerned about all the fluid, which is pointing towards injury. If he doesn't have a lot of improvement by Monday, he'll have to have an MRI. Since we don't have insurance yet, we're praying that it gets better. Yikes. Poor guy... he's been in a lot of pain. We found him some crutches at DI, so at least he can get around a little bit.
Cooper has been struggling with eczema, and it's been really bad on his arm. I convinced the doctor to give me a prescription for Cooper when I took Tyler in (Cooper wasn't with me... I just told him that I know how this eczema thing goes, since we've dealt with it many times before), so hopefully that will help clear it up. Cooper turned 7 in April! He's getting so grown up! And he's a fun kid to have around.
Brandon has been busy with getting his showroom put together, and doing the Home and Garden show here in Vernal.
Conference was wonderful, as usual. I've already relistened to all the sessions, and have enjoyed revisiting favorite talks. I laughed and cried listening to the talks as I cleaned new houses for my job. Good thing nobody is there with me... they'd think I was a little nuts! I sure love President Monson! Well, I think that about covers April. We hope you are all well.
Love, Brandon, Mindy, Aubrey, Tyler, and Cooper
I really enjoyed reading last month's newsletter... I printed it off so I could take it to the High School with me when I subbed. I love substituting at the High School. I can sit there and read all day!
We've gotten into the full swing of baseball season, juggling 3 kids' games and practices. I'm sure a lot of you know how that is... and more! My kids are delightfully average at sports, so don't be expecting all of the MVP reports that the rest of you give. ;) They all look really cute in their uniforms, and isn't that what really counts?
We were really excited to find out that Jason and Dallas are having a baby! I don't know if they'll write news or not, so I thought I'd throw that in mine. She's due November 3rd, and I'm hoping they have a boy. Or a girl. I like both kinds!
We went camping at Red Fleet State Park the 3rd weekend in April. It was so beautiful, and very uncrowded, which is why we went so early. The boys went fishing, and Cooper caught one. Tyler tried really hard! There are some amazing camping places really close to us... Red Fleet is only 15 minutes from our house, and the reservoir and surrounding hills are breathtaking. We're only 45 minutes from Flaming Gorge, so we've been up there a couple of times, too. We can't wait to camp there too. We'd love to camp with anyone who wants to meet us in this land of the dinosaurs!
Aubrey got to go do Baptisms for the Dead for the first time, which was really special for her. She also played her violin in Sacrament Meeting, and did a great job. She always gets really nervous when she has to perform, but she doesn't need to be! She also played her violin for a school research report on Shinichi Suzuki. She did a great job. I think she got 110% or something. She has extra credit coming out her ears, and she doesn't need it at all. I think she can't stop herself from getting every point possible in all of her classes. She's one smart cookie. She went to Colorado for the Science Fair, and on an Honor Society trip to Salt Lake.
Tyler loves baseball, and we're hoping he gets to finish the season. He was playing soccer at recess two days ago (still April news ;) and collided with a kid. He hurt his knee, and can't walk on it. It's very swollen, and the doctor is concerned about all the fluid, which is pointing towards injury. If he doesn't have a lot of improvement by Monday, he'll have to have an MRI. Since we don't have insurance yet, we're praying that it gets better. Yikes. Poor guy... he's been in a lot of pain. We found him some crutches at DI, so at least he can get around a little bit.
Cooper has been struggling with eczema, and it's been really bad on his arm. I convinced the doctor to give me a prescription for Cooper when I took Tyler in (Cooper wasn't with me... I just told him that I know how this eczema thing goes, since we've dealt with it many times before), so hopefully that will help clear it up. Cooper turned 7 in April! He's getting so grown up! And he's a fun kid to have around.
Brandon has been busy with getting his showroom put together, and doing the Home and Garden show here in Vernal.
Conference was wonderful, as usual. I've already relistened to all the sessions, and have enjoyed revisiting favorite talks. I laughed and cried listening to the talks as I cleaned new houses for my job. Good thing nobody is there with me... they'd think I was a little nuts! I sure love President Monson! Well, I think that about covers April. We hope you are all well.
Love, Brandon, Mindy, Aubrey, Tyler, and Cooper
