Funnel Cakes!

  It only makes perfect sense to me that the minute your kid(s) get home from the last day of school you begin to party like it's 1999.  Yes, I said 1999.  And what I mean by that is you CELEBRATE SUMMER VACATION!!! And the perfect summer treat is funnel cake of course:) 

Funnel Cake Recipe:
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
2/3 Cup milk
1 1/4 Cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Pour oil (veggie/canola) in pan and heat to med/high.  You will need a funnel too.  Pour batter into funnel and make a circle and continue to make the circle larger.  Once it's a light brown, turn over and cook the other side.  Take out and place over paper towels.  Once any extra oil is off, shake powdered sugar over and enjoy:)

I'm sooooo happy summer vacation is here!!!!  Ahahahahahahaha:0) Evie

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A Smith Summer: The Final Chapter.

  Well, here's to the last Friday of the summer...sniff, sniff.  I really hate summer to end.  Like really, really hate.  I'm gonna miss hanging out in the kiddie pool, seeing the kids scream going down the Slip-n-Slide, going to the creek nearby our home, happy hour at Sonic, and mostly, sleeping in....long dreaded sigh.  Don't get me wrong, I like fall, it's just winter I entirely loathe.  It's coming, mark my words.  As soon as school starts, winter sneaks in and becomes a thorn in my side.  I sound depressed don't I? lol  Maybe I need a big bowl of ice cream and a viewing of, "The Sandlot" tonight.  Anywhoo, here's some pics I ran across today.  They were taken back in June.  So, here's to the end of summer and looking forward to a great fall season.  If you're headed back to school, have a GREAT year!!!  Evie

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A Smith Summer: In Kansas City

  Well, here we are again.  Happy Tuesday:)  I don't have much to say, just pictures to show.  Personally though, that's my favorite kind of blog to read:)  Here's some fun pics I took up in Kansas City a few weeks ago while out with my Mom and my kids on the Plaza.  If you've never been, you must go!  There's so much to do around that area.  Here we go....

Mollie, the Betsey Johnson store shot is just for you:)

They were so impressed with the goodies outside the doors...

Dream big, Jael;)

She noticed my camera by now and started to pose...

We headed to Loose Park, my favorite park in KC:)

There was this awesome tree I had to take their pics on....

I can't believe he's about to turn SEVEN!  I'm getting old!!!

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Hide Away Spot

  Good morning guys:)  I wanted to share with you our little family hide away spot.  Not that I'm going to tell you WHERE it is, just show you a picture of it;)  lol  Not gonna lie, I'm not a huge fan of living in Southern MO.  I'm just not really a country girl, but some days I feel like it because Brian will mention heading to the "creek" and we all put on our swimsuits and jump in the car.  We drive about five minutes away and then get in the water and walk about ten minutes over slippery rocks and little fish nibbling at my legs.  I really try to not scream, trust me I try.  Then, I see it.  Our little spot of heaven.  It even has a swing.....

         ( I ziplocked my little handheld half working Vivitar camera and took three shots before it died on me.)

There's always this small current that the kids can just float down.  Hayden has actually learned to swim since we've found this place.  The waters are cool and clear.  There's beautiful large shade trees and a white rocky shore.  And best of all, it's quiet.  It's our hide away place.  Hope you and your family has one of your own. 

After today I will not be posting a blog till after the 5th of July.  And you know I'll have some pictures to show you and some stories too.  Let's not forget my Michael Buble concert this Saturday!!!!!

OK, wonderful blog readers, have a great week and a safe 4th of July!!! Evie

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Lightning Bugs

  I love being an artsy fartsy Mom.  Anytime I get the chance to use my camera with my kids to show them how to have fun, I just LOVE IT:)  Last night we were catching lightning bugs outside.  Hayden, my son loves to think about shutter times.  We decided to set up the camera and tripod with a slow shutter speed.  And thus, you get to see lightning bugs glow.  Hope your Monday is wonderful!  Evie

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A Smith Summer

  Happy Friday everyone!  I'm so ready for a calm weekend.  If you know me, you know I can't go a full week without posting about my kiddos.  Last night they got out of the pool and headed up to their "clubhouse" and looked too cute to not take a picture.  After all, they are my favorite subjects.  Have a great weekend!!!  -Evie
                                            Thank you Aunt Mollie and Uncle Logan for the cute Hello Kitty suit:)

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