BRASADA

our favorite place to go when school gets out! brasada is this little resort 20 minutes from bend, oregon. its seriously the best.

huck tucked right in at the pool and made himself at home. my kind of boy!

i brought sully's old cowboy boots that fit tess now. she was feeling the ranch lifestyle.

view of the stunning sunset from our house.

the next day, my dad and craig golfed.

while we hung out by the pool. skin to skin time!

cowboy camp! tess was too young (but i still had her dress the part) but the boys went horseback riding, cooked their own meal over a fire and did other cowboy things.

brasada isnt a huge resort but they have everything you could want and its all super nice. the kids loved playing in the cold waterfall and then jumping into the warm pool.

pool boys.

 

waterslide time! 

 

there is literally nothing better on this planet than a brasada smore.

except maybe three cute humans on a popsicle float.

their pina coladas are very tasty.

that afternoon my dad went golfing again and let tagg drive the golf cart!

more smores.

traveling with grandparents is the best!

my four babies.

last few minutes at the pool before the drive home.

a magical week. we loved every second of it.

june

we had some super delicious strawberries sprout up in our yard this year. they were very sweet. 

bbq-ing is our favorite thing to do in the summer. 

especially when there is a cherry pie for dessert!

the boys finished out their baseball season strong. they each received games balls and really improved on their game. we love baseball!

triple a baseball is no joke but tagg did great! 

lover boy! soooooo cozy. 

tess had a blast at the school carnival. she rode on her first pony, spike. it was magical.

tagg had a magical time taking pictures with girls. 

my sweet friend had this little wooden bat engraved with huck's name and birthdate. i cried when she gave it to me. it is so freaking precious. 

brooke came into town to play meet huck. we went to a fancy auction one night and had a great time. 

my wonderful friends threw a little baby shower for hucky. that banner! that mini guest of honor!

i am incredibly lucky to have these girls as friends. 

and this guy as my husband for the last TWLEVE years! happy anniversary. 

this scary beast has been making regular appearances on our property this summer. shoo, bear.

happy birthday and fathers day to craig! we love him a lot. 

best father of four ever.

megan and david moved into their house on the lake and we take fuuuuuuull advantage of it pretty much daily. one of our favorite activities is to cruise around the lake on the PARTY BARGE!

 HES HERE!

huck fielder smith arrived on thursday, may 18th and we LOVE this little nugget.

craig and i got to the hospital suuuuper early for my scheduled c-section (after you have two c-sections i guess they make you have c-sections from then on). it had been 9 years since my last normal c-section (sully was normal and i was put under for tess) so i was a littttle nervous. but everything went smoothly and about 25 minutes after walking into the OR........

huck was born! i had never done skin to skin with my babies after delivery but ohhhhh man, when they placed this baby on my chest 2 seconds after he was born i was in HEAVEN. i will never forget how wonderful he smelled and his little breathing. i never wanted it to end.

craig is the best husband and dad. i love the quiet, special few days we get to spend together in the hospital with our newest treasures.

THOSE FEET!

my parents with baby huck!

one of my favorite things is seeing my new baby's name in writing for the first time.

 

only to be outdone by my first favorite thing: watching tagg, sully & tess see their new little brother for the first time.  

tess was soooo sweet. she loved huck's nose and hat. "soooooooo tiny!"

sully was beyond proud. i mean look at that face! he really wanted a younger brother. i emailed this picture to sully's teacher so she could show his class. he loved it.

tagg was protective and nervous. i love this picture of my oldest and youngest. time needs to stop!

PARTY OF SIX!

per our tradition, jocelyn drove up to see the new baby only hours after he was born. i love the time we get to spend together and maybe this hospital visit will inspire another smith baby!

tagg, sully, tess, huck. all a few hours after birth. cookie cutters!

 

he was a great eater from the first few minutes of life! clearly he enjoys having something, ANYTHING in his mouth. such a piggy.

proud grandpa and grandma smith.

me and my favorite new baby doll!

ready to take huck home.

first car ride. he looks so little!

my four babies.

tess is loving being an older sister. besides the few times i have caught her poking his eyes or trying to shove the pacifier in a little too hard, she is perfect with him.

dang, i wanna eat him.

sweestest little boy. we love you huck, and are so happy youre here. of course it was you all along! xx