Team Smith

Cassidy Grace is 16 months old and all toddler! She talks often and loudly. She enjoys reading aloud to herself and anyone who will let her sit in their lap. She can climb unassisted on and off the couch. Her reach extends just over the kitchen counter. Her favorite words include: Friday Outside All Done More Mama Dog Rooster Yellow Duck- yes these have to go together A,B,C,E,G Wow Whoa Daddy- though it sounds like Dadeeee! Yay- almost always accompanied by clapping

Saturday August 28, 2010 We found a Kelty Kids Backpack on Craigs List for only $25! These things can retail for over $200 so you can imagine just how pleased we were. One week after this purchase we tested it out in Tahoe. Uncle Nate joined us for a morning of hiking at Sugar Pine State Park. At the park there is a trail that meanders along the beach and a beautiful mansion called Pine Lodge. I really wanted to tour it, but did not want to pay another price (you have to pay to park too). So instead we walked around the outside and peaked through the curtains. Much fun was had by all :)

Had an incredible time at Kitty's house today! Weather was perfect for splashing in the water. Cassidy was hesitant when her feet first graced the water, but soon she warmed up; her squeals contagious and abundant. Cousins Conor and Grace made it that much more fun! Hopefully Matt tanned a little :)

Cassidy loves to pretend she is drinking from cups. When she does drink from a cup at home, it's usually half full of water and a quarter of that falls on the floor! (For you math people out there, how much water did she actually drink?) These photos were at daycare this week. :)

So it has happened. Matt got a bike over the weekend. Stay positive y'all! This photo will be the first and last time you see Ms. Cassidy on a bike till she graduated from college or moves out of the house- whichever comes first! XOXO

Have you been one of the lucky few to be speed dialed by Cassidy? If you were, you probably had a good long conversation since she loves to talk on the phone! She'll cock her head to the side and make hand gestures with her left hand while balanciung the phone with her right hand.

Growing up I can't tell you how many times I would wake up early on a Saturday morning, grab my favorite sugary cereal (Coco Puffs) and plop down in the living room for some cartoons! It's a time honored tradition every since the world was introduced to Corn Flakes :) Cassidy will carry the tradition forward...Enjoy some pics from this past Tuesday when she had her first real bowl of cereal with a spoon and everything at daycare. Yes, I was late that morning to work by about 10 minutes, but these photos were so worth it!