Back in March Steve and I decided it would be fun for me to surprise our families and go home to California for 2 weeks while he was touring the South Carolina coast for school. It was also perfect timing with a few birthdays in my family as well as my brother Gregory's graduation from Ortho school. I made a few phone calls to our parents and Finn (my brother in law), to make sure they would be around during that time. But they all promised me they would keep it a secret. And they did. I think it was probably the hardest for me to keep it a secret! I have to admit, I almost blew it a few times, but I'm glad I didn't.
It worked out that I would arrive in California on my brother David's birthday. That being the case, I knew I would have a chance to surprise my family when they were all together. Steve's mom picked me up from the airport and I was able to spend the afternoon with her and surprise some of Steve's family as well. After talking to my mom and Finn, I knew when they would be together for cake and ice cream for the birthday, so I timed it around that. It was fun to walk up to the door and ring the doorbell when only a couple people knew that I was on the other side.
I'm glad I was able to pull it off and I can't wait to do it again! My niece Kate made me laugh when she came up to me as she was pinching herself, making sure she wasn't dreaming!
Although we had a great time visiting with both families, we sure did miss Steve!!
It worked out that I would arrive in California on my brother David's birthday. That being the case, I knew I would have a chance to surprise my family when they were all together. Steve's mom picked me up from the airport and I was able to spend the afternoon with her and surprise some of Steve's family as well. After talking to my mom and Finn, I knew when they would be together for cake and ice cream for the birthday, so I timed it around that. It was fun to walk up to the door and ring the doorbell when only a couple people knew that I was on the other side.
I'm glad I was able to pull it off and I can't wait to do it again! My niece Kate made me laugh when she came up to me as she was pinching herself, making sure she wasn't dreaming!
Although we had a great time visiting with both families, we sure did miss Steve!!
Jack 6 months
He loved the pool!
We took a walk to the park and Jack enjoyed the swings for the first time
This has to be one of my FAVORITE pictures of Jack. His first time at Disneyland with his very own pair of Mickey ears!
In front of Small World
Jack (6 months), Talmage (14 months), and Molly (8 months).The 3 Smith cousins born in 2008
Max and Jack
Jack and Abby
Sam and Jack
Kate with Jack
Molly and Jack
Jack and I at a Trythall family picnic while watching Jake's baseball game
I know it's not great, but it was the only time Brad (10 months) and Jack would sit still long enough for a picture. 
5 comments:
We loved having you guys here- we missed Steve too! Great surprise :)
What a FUN surprise! I bet your family loved that! I think you should do it to your family and friends out here in Utah ;) Jack is getting so big and so cute! We miss you guys!!
That is such a fun surprise for you family! I'm so glad you got to go and visit!! Yeah for Disneyland too...that's one of my most favorite places. The picture with Jack and his Mickey is is ADORABLE!!
Thanks for coming up!! We had a great time too!! He has gotten so big!! We missed Steve too!! Love ya!!
What a handsome baby! :)
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