Hjorth Family Reunion T- Shirts Available

Let me know what you think of the design and if you are interested in purchasing some.

 

           SHAWN GRADUATES THIS YEAR!!

May 11th, 2013 is Shawn's Graduation at 5:00 PM...we will have a get together to celebrate his accomplishments at our house immediately following the graduation ceremony!!

 

 

             CONGRATULATIONS SHAWN!!

Hjorth Family Reunion 2013

April 5,2013 Greetings Family!! It’s that time again. That’s right, you guessed it! It is time to start thinking about the annual Hjorth Family Reunion! This year the Hjorth Family Reunion will be held in Jetmore, Kansas on August 1st – 4th. The Smith Family cordially invites you to come and join in this wonderful celebration of family. We promise lots of food, fun, family, and most of all excitement. Activities and Itinerary: ACTIVITY DATE TIME LOCATION Meet and Greet Pizza Party Thursday August 1 6:00 PM Shane’s House 901 Carousel Ave. Jetmore, KS Lunch Get Together and Visit Friday August 2 12:00 PM Shane’s House 901 Carousel Ave. Jetmore, KS Backyard BBQ and Outdoor Games Friday August 2 6:00 PM Shane’s House 901 Carousel Ave Jetmore, KS Lunch Get Together and Visit Saturday August 3 12:00 PM Shane’s House 901 Carousel Ave Jetmore, KS Steak Supper and a Lil’ Entertainment Saturday August 3 6:00 PM Hodgeman County 4-H Building South Atkin Street Jetmore, KS Hjorth Family Reunion Luncheon Sunday August 4 12:00 PM Hodgeman County 4-H Building South Atkin Street Jetmore, KS Hotel Information: We have blocked rooms for anyone who is interested in the newly remodeled Pawnee Valley Lodge here in Jetmore. The rooms are very nice, well kept, and clean. The single rooms are $76.21 per night and there are four of them. The double rooms are $87.26 per night and they have six of them available. They all have a small refrigerator and a microwave for your convenience. They also provide a continental breakfast with your stay. Pawnee Valley Lodge 209 North Main Street Jetmore, KS 67854 1 (877) 357-6330 1 (620) 357-6330 If you wish to stay in Dodge City there are several motels to choose from. Please get your reservations in ASAP as that week is also Dodge City Days. Dodge City is 25 miles south of Jetmore. Area Attractions: Boot Hill Museum and Gift Shop in Dodge City, KS www.boothill.org Boot Hill Casino and Resort in Dodge City, KS www.boothillcasino.com Dodge City Days July 26- August 4 www.dodgecitydays.com Dodge City Roundup Rodeo July 31- August 4 www.dodgecityroundup.org Cheyenne Hills Municipal Golf Course 9 hole golf course located across the street to the north from Shane’s house. www.hodgemancountyks.com/golf.html Mariah Hills Golf Course 18 hole golf course located in Dodge City, KS www.mariahhillsgolf.com Extra: As part of Sunday’s activities, we will prepare a slide show of the best and worst family or individual photos. If you and/or your family would like to be part of this presentation please e-mail your photos to svsmith620@yahoo.com by June 30, 2013. We think this will be extra special and lots of fun!! We look forward to seeing you all in August! For more information on this year’s Hjorth Family Reunion please feel free to contact Elaine at 479-871-6449, Shane at 479-445-9435 or Vicki at 479-871-5630. You can also check out the reunion blog page at www.simplysmithfamily.blogspot.com Love to All, The Elaine Smith Family

GOOD TIMES WITH FRIENDS

When we first moved to Arkansas, we kind of thought we were starting over. We did too!! We left some really GREAT friends and some very special family members behind in Kansas and Colorado. We love to see them and hear from them when we can.
However, Arkansas people are some of the most "downhome" and "friendly" people in the whole world!! We have made some GREAT friends and met some very special people.
This blog is dedicated to our very "GOOD FRIENDS" and their families!! We thank each of you for making us feel like we want this to be our home FOREVER!!
Clint and Leia, Jason and Silvia, and Swain and Larae----- Thank you for being such great friends!! We love you ALL!!

P.S. Larry the Cable Guy is going to be a BLAST!!

Kix Kid Of The Week!

Shawn Steven Smith---- Kix Kid of the Week for January 16th!! CONGRATULATIONS SHAWN!!! Shawn recieved a Kix Kid Trophy, $50.00 in gift certificates to Locomotion, $25.00 gift card to McDonalds, and $25.00 gift certificate to La Huerta.

Here is a copy of the letter I sent to KIX 104!

Jake,

My name is Vicki Smith and I live in Elkins with my family. I have thought about
starting this e-mail to you for about six months or more , but when I did I
would just cry and I could not finish it.

I truly feel that my Step-Son Shawn Smith deserves to be your next Kix Kid of
the Week. When Shawn was two years old- his real Mother died in a car wreck. It
has been a very rough feeling for him to have never known his own Mother.
However, He is a GREAT kid and has a lot of great qualities. Shawn is much more
than just a Step-Son to me. He is my SON, my friend, and my life.

Shawn is fourteen years old and is in the eighth grade.
He is an excellent student that makes straight A's in Elkins Middle School. All
of his teachers, including his Principal Mr. Denzer have nothing but excellent
remarks about his conduct and effort. He is always willing to help out and
strives to always do his best. Just recently because of a very high test score,
he got to have a "FREE" day from school. Instead of just hanging out like most
fourteen year old kids would, Shawn helped his Dad cut and split wood all day.

At home he has two ornery little sisters. McKensi is five and Ally is two. There
has never been another brother that is more loving and responsible than Shawn.
He plays outside with them, teaches them many things, reads to them, and even
changes a diaper here and there.

As far as helping around the house--- You name it!! He can do it! He takes out
trash, makes beds, vacuums, mows, loads the dishwasher. I keep telling him that
he can be a kid sometimes too, but over Christmas Break he wanted to learned how
to run the washer and dryer! He is the best help anyone could ever ask for.

He loves to visit with people, swim, play baseball, read, listen to music, and
play video games.

Someday, Shawn wants to be a veternarian. I believe that is an obtainable goal
for him. He is very compassionate, loving, kind, and an extremely hard worker.

Every week- Shawn is the Kid of the Week to me and I hope you feel the same way.

Thanks,
Vicki Smith

Outside FUN!!

The weather in Arkansas has been so nice so far this winter. The girls love to be outside with their older brother Shawn and their Daddy. Playing in the leaves, stacking wood, jumping on the trampoline, anything really. These are some of my favorite pictures from the girls playing in the leaves. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
It is hard to believe that it is January sometimes. Our Family loves to be outside so warmer weather and spring will be welcome here!

Alexis Lynn Landwehr Arrives!

I have my first Great Niece. Her name is Alexis Lynn Landwehr. Lexi for short. She was born Saturday, December 27th at 10:50 PM. She was seven pounds and three ounces. Twenty inches long. Her proud parents are my Nephew Ryan and his Wife Erin. She has a three year old brother named Skyler. My Brother Mike and Sister in Law Leta are tickled "PINK" to be Grandparents again. WELCOME TO LEXI!!!