Well, here we are at the end of another [ADJECTIVE] year. We hope this Christmas letter finds you well as you celebrate this joyous season of [HOLIDAY TRADITION]. 2011 has been a/an [ADJECTIVE] yet [ADJECTIVE] for us, with the kiddos [VERB ENDING IN “ING”] like crazy. Caroline is almost 2, and if she could sum up the year so far in a single word, it would be “[EXCLAMATION]!” She loves to paint [PLURAL ANIMAL] and ride her new [ADJECTIVE] tricycle. She looked very [ADJECTIVE] in her [ADJECTIVE] flower girl dress in August. This year she started school (one day a week); she has taken to it like a [NOUN] to [NOUN].  Caroline [VERB ending in “S”] her baby brother Luke very much.  Speaking of Luke, he made a/an [ADJECTIVE] entrance on September 14. He spends his days [VERB ENDING IN “ING] and [VERB ENDING IN “ING] with Caroline. Having two kids has been very [VERB]!

Zach is still working for BNSF Railway and has been traveling quite a bit to [INSERT BIG CITY/RANDOM SMALL TOWN], which has left Jess feeling very [EMOTION].  He [VERB ending in “S”] racquetball, Rangers baseball and projects in the garage.

Cowtown Photo Booths has continued to [VERB]. The second [ADJECTIVE] booth is under construction now! Look for us at the next [EVENT]!

Jess stays busy [VERB ENDING IN “ING”] and [VERB ENDING IN “ING] the kiddos. She started her own [ADJECTIVE] business- LivingLifeDesigns.com.  Need a/an [ADJECTIVE] resume makeover or celebration design?  She also [VERB] scrapbooks and wedding monograms for Cowtown Photo Booths.

We [VERB ENDING IN "ED"] our 5^th anniversary by taking a/an [ADJECTIVE] trip to Boston- with a/an [ADJECTIVE] side-trip to Maine. We’ve traveled to see family and friends in [INSERT LOCATION] too.

In short, life is [ADJECTIVE] and we are grateful. As always, we wish you, our [PLURAL NOUN], the happiest of holiday seasons and a new [NOUN] filled with blessings, silliness and smiles. Take care and we hope to [VERB] you soon. Remember to take time to celebrate Jesus’ Birthday by [INSERT CHRISTMAS TRADITION]!

[CLOSING],

Jess, Zach, Caroline and Luke Smith

p.s. We’d love to see what you came up with! Send us your Madlib! It will be good for a laugh!

p.p.s. Tell all of the ladies in your life to get an annual mammogram!  Jess’ mom was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in August and is currently undergoing chemotherapy. We are thankful that they caught it early.  Zach’s mom celebrated her 10 year anniversary of being breast cancer free this fall. Get checked!!!

p.s. Say an extra prayer for my mom and her doctors. She was recently diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer and is undergoing treatment.  Remind all of the women in your life to get an annual mammogram. I am very thankful that she did.

Many blessings to you and your family.

- The Smith Turkeys

Her face is priceless.

C teaching Luke Itsy Bitsy Spider

Lots of pictures here: http://jessandzach.shutterfly.com/

7 pounds 12 ounces and 20.5 inches

Welcome to the world! We love you!

Lots of pictures here: http://jessandzach.shutterfly.com/

Watch her in action and listen closely to her say Happy Birthday to Uncle Jeff.

C Walking & Happy Birthday Uncle Jeff

BIG Sister Shirt!

Baby Smith is due September 21! Check back for updates

Can you believe it’s March? I uploaded some new pics from February and March – jessandzach.shutterfly.com

Caroline is 14 months old now. She is growing fast and soooo curious! She is thinking about walking, but not quite yet. She can stand on her own and walk if she is holding on to something. She crawls super fast! She knows quite a few signs (more, milk, water, thank you, please, airplane, car). Her vocabulary is expanding every day! She mimics a lot (careful what you say). Words she knows (more, please, bath, mama, dada, hi, bye, flower, cheese, juice, night night and she will gladly perform animal sounds for you too (dog is her favorite, duck, cow, elephant, walrus, monkey, rooster, sheep)

Also, I started a blog in January. I’m just learning, so let me know what you think!

getSNAZZY.com is a personal style blog. I decided to start keeping track of some of my outfits and try to be fashionable so I don’t turn into a frumpy mom. These pics are mainly for me, but I thought I would share and maybe inspire you, since it is so easy for moms, especially, to get stuck and let themselves go! I am by no means a fashion expert, but I’m learning and trying to look my best and be a good role model for my daughter. I’ll also include mom adventures and favorite things plus tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.
What’s new with you?

p.s. Have you visited CowtownPhotoBooths.com? Zach and a buddy from A&M started a photo booth rental business – check out the revamped website! It’s been a busy and fun year so far! Weddings, Super Bowl party, corporate parties, birthdays…

Run the Jailbreak

3.8 miles with awesome, muddy obstacles. Muddy trenches, water/mud crossings, hay bales, maze, jumping through tires, river slide, wading through waist deep muddy creek, tire climb, maze, muddy creek, mud crawl. Did I mention AWESOME!? www.runthejailbreak.com

Keller Run in the Dark benefiting www.communitystorehouse.org

We decided to walk the 1 mile fun run It was great to see so many people from the community exercising and having fun. We were on the Advanced Therapeutic Massage team with our neighbors Greg, Claire and Seth. www.wholebodywholelife.com/

After the races we relaxed on the couch, ate pizza and watched a movie while Caroline slept.

What are you thankful for? I am thankful for new adventures!

More pictures here.

MUDDY FUN! Jess & Zach

http://jessandzach.shutterfly.com/ – 100 new pictures

http://www.youtube.com/user/jessandzachsmith – 15+ new videos

Also check out http://cowtownphotobooths.com/ Zach is one of the business partners. Spread the word to everyone about this unique party idea! “Like” their facebook page too http://www.facebook.com/cowtownphotobooths

What are you thankful for?  I am thankful for safe travels, Caroline’s smile, Aggieland, friends and family and God’s many blessings.