Jake's First Golf Tournament

Jake had his first golf tournament on Saturday. Except for the fact that it was waaay too hot (it had been cooler but jumped up to 95 degrees just for our golfing day) and that we have a lot to learn, Jake had a great time.
Jake and Patrick getting checked in. Patrick got to be his caddy - he had to take a test and everything! Serious business. We couldn't watch him play (you have to be over 5 to be in the gallery) but Patrick reported that Jake did really well for it being his first tournament. He says he definitely no Earl Woods and hinted that maybe some of the rest of the dad's might have been.
Here is Jake warming up. I think he looks just adorable - a little golfer! Patrick said his drive is beautiful but needs to work some on his chipping and putting. There are some unbelievably talented kids here in the Phoenix area. But Jake was the only one in his flight who had never competed before and was one of the youngest too.
A picture by Dylan of the family waiting to hear the standings. I took the little boys to Fashion Square and got out of the heat and got some new make-up. So it was a good, busy day all around!

Introducing my niece...

Camryn Renee Smart
October 15, 2008
6 lbs 15 oz
20 inches

My first niece! Who knew such a thing could happen?! It's been all about the boys so far. Thank goodness Amy is due to have a girl in January - Camryn would be sooo outnumbered!She looks so tiny and precious in this picture. I can't wait to meet her! I'm not sure if I can hold out all the way until Thanksgiving - they change so much in the first month and I need a newborn snuggle!
Erica and Ryan said they were totally blown away by all her hair. I am loving it! Congratulations Erica and Ryan! My sister did great and I am so excited for them to begin the awesome adventure of being a family.

Chris, Lindsay and the Hudson

We had a fun Sunday afternoon with my brother and his family. They were in Phoenix for the weekend to do some work and were able to stop by on their way home to Vegas.My nephew Hudson! So adorable, mellow and good-natured. The boys thought he was awesome too and pestered him way too much. He tolerated them pretty well. Dylan loved that Hudson had on an undershirt and promptly went upstairs to put on an undershirt of his own so that they could be twins.
I got to hold Hudson lots which was my favorite. Carter brought "nay-nay" downstairs for Hudson to cuddle with. I thought it was nice that he decided to share. He did not appreciate the suggestion from Chris, however, that Hudson take nay-nay home with him.
Look at this cutie! We had so much fun with them. Aunt Lindsey even jumped on the tramp with the boys and completely solidified her coolness. When Dylan came in, he asked if I could do a back flip. When I said no," he replied, "Well, Aunt Lindsey can!" He was in fine funny form today.
The proud boys with their cousin. We were so glad that they took the time to stop in and see us. Can't wait to see you for Thanksgiving!

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Thanks to awesome Ashley, I don't gotta blog! Go here and see a little about what we did the rest of the time Patrick was out of town. Do we not have the best friends?!! This is their families' "little slice of heaven" and I heartily agree. Just what me and the kids needed when our patience for being "dad-less" was wearing thin! Thanks, you guys!