Sarah's 30th Birthday in Gulf Shores

We had a blast in Gulf Shores, but it was bittersweet. We had two fabulous days on the beach before oil came ashore. It was heartbreaking to see those that depend on the gulf and beaches for their livelihood. Jake loved every minute of the trip, serving as the greeter everywhere we went. Whether the pool, on the beach or in restaurants he made it a point to wave to nearly everyone who strolled by. Between waving and pointing out all the seagulls (which he called "ducks" but since his vocabulary is limited we went with it), it's amazing his arms didn't fall off.

Smith/Kenney Family Christmas

We picked Ryan and Katie up at KCI then jammed in the Tundra to head for Columbia the weekend after Christmas. The snow continued falling as we drove, but we made it! We went to Boonville to meet up with the Ayers' family and grandpa and grandma Kenney on Sunday. Good food and good times were enjoyed by all!

Ryan & Katie's wedding

We officially welcomed Katie to the Smith family in Manhattan this weekend! Following the rehearsal dinner at the alumni center on campus, Jake headed back to the hotel with grandpa Steve and grandma Sharon while Kris and I went to Aggieville with the wedding party and friends. Good times! Kris spent most of Saturday with the groomsmen while Jake and I rested up.

As Katie walked down the aisle with her parents, Jake clapped to show his excitement. His timing was perfect! He had seen enough, though, and was rescued by aunt Barb. The two of them walked and played in the back of the theatre during the rest of the ceremony.

Grandma Sharon bought Jake

a tux to wear to the wedding.

Little did we know that someone had switched the pants on the hanger. While the shirt, vest and tie were size 9 months, the pants were size 12 months! Jake literally crawled out of his pants several times during the evening. During the reception, we switched to his John Deere onesie so he could comfortably play and dance. Jake was a trooper, taking several power naps during the night and rallying for a dance here-and-there.

It was certainly a memorable night for everyone. We thank Ryan and Katie for including us in their special day and look forward to forming many more memories with them!