Things are finally slowing down here for about a week before we head up to Indiana. I had a great conference this past weekend and to celebrate, we had brunch at the club with Pawpop after church on Sunday. Suzy just adores her Pawpop and has been looking forward to this all week.
I had to include this photo. I love how they have the exact same expression. It even accents the "Smith cheeks". Priceless.
Here's a new face I'm not so fond of. "Moooommmmy.....Andy 's ....... blah blah blah." Can you just hear the whine? I know I post often about how great my kids get along. Here's a glimpse to show you we are a "real" family.
This, however, is how I prefer to portray our kids. Andy smiling and watching his big sister. So loving, so adoring...
Strike a pose, buddy, strike a pose.
Now this... THIS makes me smile. This is a classic "Every new OT must study this" photo. It gives me hope that he will someday be an academic superstar. He's practicing to copy from a black (er, white grrrrr....) board someday. Good weight bearing and shift in the upper extremity, good reciprocal movement in the lower. Holding the ball to form good arches in his hands to hold a writing utensil and cocontracting the neck and eye muscles as he looks up. This, my dear non-OT friends, is why crawling is such a big deal. Granted, not doing this will not make a kid less happy, friendly, smart, etc. It just really helps to give a kid an "edge".
And here is our little Superstar's newest super power.
He took his first steps this weekend. I believe Pawpop was proud, indeed.
By his face, I think Andy was proud too.
I realize this picture is blurry. I still love it. Can you see some jealous little arms on Pawpop's back? ;) I'm just glad he's strong enough she didn't knock him over like she so often does to me.
She truly is not neglected. Just had a rough week without her momma.
What's a trip to the club without a golf cart ride?
I would have loved to stay longer, but it was 100+ and little man has his Daddy's ability to handle heat. His poor little face was soooo red!
Thanks, Pawpop for the fun day and wonderful memories! We love you and look forward to Grammy joining us next time.
Suzy adores her Grammy.
Yup, this is adoration - Suzy Style.
She also serenaded us with her guitar. I could watch the video over and over, she sways and gets all groovy in it. So funny. Maybe some day I'll post it for you.
Andy's entertainment was more of the comedic type. He's so clever. He's already figuring out how to put a straw in a cup. (Yes, I give my husband a pink cake and my son a princess cup. I can't make this stuff up.) I've been warned not to give Andy a screwdriver. Apparently, once Rob got one, nothing in the house was left assembled.
He's so stinkin' CUTE! And funny. And he loves his mommy. Really. Don't you see it?
He's very funny. If you laugh, he will laugh. He's such an easy audience.
With a bit of Rob still reserved on the side.
Love the little foot. 
Suzy and Andy, thank you for the nightly entertainment. I'd give you both a million encores.
