Thursday, December 30, 2010

Blessings from our household to yours in the year 2011!



A fun day at the San Antonio Zoo


We always enjoy taking trips to our local zoo, and seeing first hand the amazing diversity of animals that God has created.  Going with little children is especially fun as we watch them experience the joys of discovery!


On the day of our most recent visit, the weather was beautiful, the animals active, and we were privileged to spend time with some dear friends.















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Thursday, December 2, 2010

Thanksgiving 2010 at the Smithes'

"And thus they found the Lord to be with them in all their ways, for which let His holy name have the praise forever to all posterity."  from "Of Plymouth Plantation" by William Bradford

 Ready for the gathering (after lot of preparation)




 Tracy and baby Silas
 Mini gathering
 Thanksgiving football


 Fall colors at the Smithe home


 The treasure hunt




 Soon to be Mrs. Larson
 Regina and Elizabeth

 The Anderson's last Thanksgiving together (Bethany is getting married in January)
 Smithes







Tuesday, November 16, 2010

The Big Moment....National Bible Bee!

The Bible Bee was an incredible experience! Even though Josh did not officially win a prize, we were so proud of him and felt so blessed to be a part of the event.  We were thrilled for our friend Lisel Lawrence (who was part of our local San Antonio Bible Bee) when she won the top prize!  What an accomplishment.

 En route to the written test room

 Smithe, Joshua


 Moments before entering into the oral testing room!  The camera was on the wrong setting, so this is the only image we have.

 Top 100 senior finalists!

 With Mrs. Kennedy

 Chicago Pizza!

 Celebration banquet

 The Smithe's table



 He never stopped moving!



Jeremiah's favorite spot

 Getting ready to leave


"It's been fun!"