Hello Grandpa and Grandma Smith!

Just wanted to post some pictures of Troy & Nancy (Daryl's parents). I happened to take some pictures when they stopped in on Sunday after church. Judson loves seeing his Grandparents! Hugs and Kisses to Grandpa and Grandma Smith...........

Happy Belated Birthday Ganny!

I have been so busy with Judson,Picture appts, Christmas tree and work, I forgot to BLOG about my Moms birthday. Sunday( November 23) was her birthday, we went shopping all day. We had a wonderful time. Happy Birthday Mom (Ganny)! We love you very much!

You can draw your Social Security Check now, you have turned 62. Be proud Mom.. I hope I look as good as you when I turn 62... Damn, I feel 62 some days. How about yall?

Shannon, Judson & Jeannette (Ganny)

Reflections Of A Mother

I wanted to share this poem one my dearest friends Bonnie Langdale shared with me...

This is for you Mothers and "soon to be Mothers"...

I gave you life, but cannot live it for you. I can teach you things, but I cannot make you learn. I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you. I can allow you freedom, but I cannot account for it. I can take you to church, but I cannot make you believe. I can teach you right from wrong, but I cannot always decide for you. I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside. I can offer you advice, but I cannot accept it for you. I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you. I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish. I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor. I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you. I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure. I can tell you the facts of life, but I can't build your reputation. I can tell you about drinking, but I can't say "no" for you. I can warn you about drugs, but I can't prevent you from using them. I can tell you about lofty goals, but I can't achieve them for you. I can teach you about kindness, but I can't force you to be gracious. I can warn you about sins, but I cannot make you moral. I can love you as a child, but I cannot place you in God's family. I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God. I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.

This poem is for my son Judson Harrell Smith. I pray I will always be a positive reflection in your life. Mommy loves you Juddy Buddy...

Judson loves visitors!

This weekend was full of fun.. Judson had his pal Chance over Friday night to play. They played their little hearts out until it was time to go night-night. Saturday my step-sister called and she said that she and Brett were coming to see us. We don't get to see each other that much because our parents are not together, but we still try to see each other when we can. We had a good visit Saturday and it was good to get caught up on everything. Judson enjoys visiting with all his company. Can't wait til next time.

Aunt TT & Judson

Ganny reading a book to Judson & Chance

Thank you Mandy, Donielle & Michele

I received this award from my blog friends Mandy, Donielle & Michele. I am honored to accept this award and I will display it proudly on my blog spot, I really enjoy blogging and keeping everyone up to date with our life with Judson. So thank you for being a part of my life as my blogger buddies.

Now allow me to give you some explanation of the purpose of the Proximade- one creates one's blog and one makes posts to it over the course of time , one receives comments and develops regular readers and via reading each others pages exchanging comments one grows "closer" to these people, so via blogging one moves into closer proximity to some individuals than one might not otherwise have come into contact with & acknowledging this friendship, this proximity-one earns a proximade.

I think all of my blogging buddies have been selected!

A Big Mess!

Can anyone give me any tips on how to keep a baby clean when you are feeding them. That is the only one thing that gets Mommy's nerves in bundle. I have ruined alot of bibs and clothes from feeding him baby food. Now I just feed him with his clear plastic bib and a diaper. Does anyone have any suggestions? Take a look at this video!

It won't be like this for long!

I wanted to share this song with you guys.. Everyone has told me how fast our children grow up, but this song really caught my attention. Tears just fell down my face when I listened to this song, because it won't be like this for long, and it is flying by me. Go to the website below. Do not do anything. The song will start playing. Darius Rucker was the lead singer for Hootie & the blowfish. I love his voice.

www.myspace.com/dariusrucker

Can I do this?

Well I am so excited.. My little man is doing a little stepping these days. Bless his heart, he is trying as you can see in the video. Take a look....

Making friends!!!!!!!!!!!

Judson has been busy these past few days with his buddies stopping by the house to get some play time in. Chance, Robbie and Stephanie (Lassiter) came over Monday night so the kids could play. Tuesday, Brandi and Trace (Farmer) came over to see us. It has been a good weekend besides Judson being sick with his cold... But his cold has not slowed him down from trying to walk. He is taking 4 or 5 steps at a time. So I guess it want be long before he is running around the house. It is hard to believe that he is walking @ 9 months. Lord I know I will not have a Christmas tree up long, before he distroys it. lol

Trace & Judson giving each other a hug.

Judson trying to hug Chance.. hold on..... the dog is turning over!

Busy Friday Morning!

This Friday morning has been a busy one. Last night Judson started with a runny nose and sneezing and a low grade fever. He did not sleep well at all last night. We get up this morning and I am getting ready for work and Ganny calls and she is sick with a virus. As most of you know that I have to be at work @ 7:30 a.m. and Daryl has to be at work @ 5:45, so MaMa(Ganny) comes to my house around 7:00 for me to get to work on time and she takes Judson to Brandy's for me. Anyway, I had to finish my (month end report) to send to Raleigh today. So I could not stay at home. I called the phone nurse @ Greenville Peds and she said he needs to be seen, she said he may have a sinus infection. Keep in mind I was just at the doctors office Monday for Judson's checkup. I explained that I was over an hour away, so we discussed it and I am going to take him to Tonya this afternoon.

Lord, this fast lane never slows down. But the good lord has a smile on my face today because its Friday and we are going to make the best of this weekend. Pray for Judson and Ganny that they will soon be back on their feet and feeling much better.

I posted this picture because my little fella was sick in this picture. This was in the Surgi Center the morning before he had his tubes put in his ears. Mommy loves you Juddy Buddy....

Costume Party @ VPCC!

Here are a few pictures from the Halloween Party at the country club. It was fun seeing everyone dressed up. Of course Daryl and I did not dress up this year. I did have more pics, but I could not post them all. Here are some I just picked!

Jessica & Adam

Heath, Kelly & Ryan

Jamie & Tina

Jamie & Donny

Shelley, Sheryl, Tina, Danny & I will let you guess who the lady is backed up to them.. (Wade)

Family play date.. with Sara Grace

MaMa Harrell & Judson

Aunt Jerri, Sara & Judson

Sara (Cutie Pie)

Judson & Sara

Judson and I were busy again Monday. Judson had a doctors appt. in Greenville for 9 month checkup @ 10:30 a.m. His checkup went well, he weighs 23 lbs. 10 oz. & 30 inches long. After that we had to make a run to Babies r us. I came back to Ahoskie and I ran by Daddy's grave to put flowers on his grave, then @ 1:30 p.m. went to the (Ahoskie House) to pick up my MaMa Harrell and then to Winton to see my Aunt Judy ( my Daddy's sister). We had been planning to do this for so long and someone always had plans (me), so... it finally happened. We had a great time seeing everyone and Judson really enjoyed Sara. My cousin Christy is Sara's mother. Sorry Christy and Lisa.... We had a wonderful time. We need to schedule another date we all can attend. It was great seeing MaMa Harrell, Aunt Judy, Sara and Aunt Jerri. Hope we can do it again soon.

Judson Harrell Smith - Halloween 2008

Judson gel did not hold up for this picture! lol

Ready to rock-n-roll!

My microphone will not work!

We had a great time with Judson trick-or-treating, but we only went to a couple of houses in our neighborhood. He didn't know what was going on. He did enjoy seeing the others that came by to visit and he did enjoy some chocolate after we got in. Of course I had to take the entire costume off to change a diaper, so he did not have it on long after 7.