Kindergarten

And so it begins, the very first of many "first days of school."  It was a very exciting day for us and Tatum as she has officially begun school.  While she attended school full time in Spain last year, the curriculum and language (duh!), are quite different and this is the same path that the others will follow so we are viewing this as a major milestone.  Overall the fist day was a big success and Tatum has begun to meet some new friends.  She will attend full day school 3x/week and half-day twice weekly.

A special start to the day

Outside of her classroom

In she goes...

Summer fun in Ohio

With the exception of a whirlwind trip to St. Louis and a one-day visit to Kentucky, we have been enjoying our time here in Ohio learning the city and meeting friends.  It has been an adjustment going from a rather laid-back life in Spain to the fast-paced, long-hour world of fellowship.  Everyone is getting used to the changes and we are making the best use of time as we can.

Helping carry her new shoes

Sibling story time

Family bike ride

Sunday afternoon stroll - too cute!

Our newest family member, Gracie!

Outdoor play at home and with the neighbors

"Restaurant Camp"

Pool fun!

Food and fun at the Ohio State Fair

A baby is on the way!

We are very excited to share the news that Baby Smiley #4 is on the way!  He or she will make his/her grand debut in mid-December and we cannot wait.  As of the 20-week ultrasound the baby is growing great and looking perfectly healthy.  Stay tuned for his/her arrival...

Catching Up!

Within our first month back in the good ole' USA we made the rounds catching up with both family and friends.  An added plus was meeting some little ones who we did not get the chance to meet sooner.  While this is only the beginning of our time here we look forward to all the other friends and family we will soon see!

Meeting the Cornely babies: Sean and Grady (and Olivia too!)

Fun with our first visitor: Uncle Greg!

Meeting cousin Jorie

Zoo time with Roman