Zachary James Smith

I find myself missing a dear friend today. He passed away just two and a half short months ago. He was a great friend and mentor to my husband. He passionately loved Jesus and was a great example of what a Christian should be. I am so thankful to have known him on this side of eternity and can't wait to see him again. I miss his sarcastic humor. I miss his knowledge of, well, everything. I miss his Friday blogs of his 'Top Ten Gadgets O' The Week'. I miss hearing him and Brian talk about church, ministry and Jesus. I miss him picking us up at the airport and updating us on everything on the drive to his house. I can't wait to see him again. We love you Zac!

For those of you who do not know his story go to this link: 

http://www.hello-righton.com/2010/03/01/zacs-story-video/ 

Be prepared, though, God will use it to change you.

It's Hunting Season...Egg Hunting That Is

We went to my mom and dad's for Easter and enjoyed a house full of kids. Holidays are just more fun when there are a lot of kids around. We had an Easter egg hunt. Caden is still young enough to not care that he only got 5 eggs and the other kid's bags were full. Haha! He was just happy to have candy. =D

Master Egg Dyer

Caden's favorite part of Easter is dying eggs. Although, it is always a challenge to just let loose and let him enjoy the process because he doesn't really know yet how to gently place them in the cups of dye, therefore, causing a very colorful watery mess. But, i try my hardest and I think he enjoys himself. =D

Brotherly Love

So far Caden loves his brother to pieces! He shows no signs of jealousy. He is so protective of his baby brother. When we were still in the hospital a nurse came to take Caleb for some testing and Caden started crying, "Don't take my baby!" I am so thankful that Caden loves our new addition.

So Much Love

Between Caleb's grandmas and papas he's got a lot of love surrounding him. My parents drive back and forth just to see him and Caden and to help me and Brian. Dawn stayed in town for three whole weeks so she could be here when he arrived and Kenny drove 10 hours just to come see him when he was finally born. I don't know what Brian and I would do without our parents! What a blessing they are!

Welcome Home

The day finally came. We were very ready to leave the hospital and take Caleb home. I was a little worried because I thought he would hate the car seat. But I was pleasantly surprised when he slept the whole way home.

Caleb Zachary Is Here!

Caleb Zachary Goodban was born on March 18, 2010 at 4:08pm. He weighed 8 pounds 14 ounces and 21.5 inches long. He is a big beautiful baby and we can't wait to watch him grow...even more! Ha!

Celebrating Baby #2

My mom, mother-in-law, sisters-in-law and a ton of my wonderful friends helped to throw me a baby shower. It was wonderful. Great food, great company and great presents! Thank you to everyone for making this happen. Brian and I always feel so loved and so blessed for everyone that God has put in our lives.

Playing Catch Up

It has been WAY too long since I have posted so I am going to try my hardest to catch up. In January Brian was given the best birthday present that I think he could have ever gotten...a Fender Strat. He is absolutely in love. Ha! Thank you to all our friends and family that helped make this happen. He couldn't be happier.