Wheeler Farm

On Saturday we wanted to do something fun with Spencer so we took him to the farm. One of his favorite obsessions right now is farm animals. He loves to read about them, make farm animal sounds, sing "Old McDonald" over and over, and play with his animal puzzles. We thought it would be fun for him to see the animals in real life. It of course was a huge success. We took Spencer to see the roaster(or as he calls it: a do do). This is probably his 4th favorite animal (cow, sheep, and horse being 1st, 2nd, and 3rd) and was very excited to see it. Right when we went up to where the roaster was at, it let out a screeching cook-a-doodle-doo. He was so scared and didn't want to go anywhere near it. Needless to say it was pretty funny. I had a fun day with my family and feel so very blessed to have such a wonderful husband and kids.

Addy enjoying herself in the stroller.

Spencer hanging out on the tractor ride.

Dad and Spencer on an old tractor.

The scary roaster!

Spencer feeding the horses. He also feed some ducks, but I think I accidentally deleted the pictures or something because I can't find them!

Kids!

I colored my hair blonder about a month ago. It wasn't a HUGE change so not a lot of people commented on it. In fact, I think only two people even noticed and 1 would be my husband!
The funny thing is when I walked into class the next day my kids freaked out! You colored your hair! Your hair looks different! Then one of the mom's, who is in my ward, was telling me how her daughter came home and went on and on about how I used to be blond and then I went brown and now I am blond again! I just thought it was so cute! I love how they notice the little things and aren't afraid to tell you which can be either good or bad! I love teaching!

Addelyn's 9 month Appointment

On Friday Addelyn went to her 9 month well check-up. She weighs 17lbs 2 oz and is 26 inches, she was 25.2 at her 6 months so I am thinking that isn't quite right or I heard her wrong. Anyhow she is in the 25th percentile for both height and weight. She is doing everything they asked, except crawling. Spencer was 23.5 lbs and 28.1 inches long. He was crawling and standing up and moving along edges at this point. I am not really worried, but am hoping she will start to get moving soon. She definitely likes to do things at her own pace. She rolls everywhere and gets into the crawling position, but usually just scoots backwards. She also can stand for a few minutes, but doesn't really enjoy holding onto to other objects. She has a really happy personality and shakes her head at things she doesn't like. She is so photogenic and takes the cutest pictures! We just love her if you couldn't tell!

Driving the bike, Let's Go, Let's, Go, Driving the bike.

Loves to take off her shoes so she hardly wears them. She loves even more to eat her socks until they are soaking wet!

Rolling over to the bed- her favorite hiding
place!

Practicing to be a model!

Draper Open House

We were able to go to the Draper Open House on January 31st. Spencer was having one of his not so good days and didn't cooperate for us. I wasn't to worried, except for the fact that we were the only ones with young kids at the time and he was been very noisy. He cried and screamed almost the whole way through. When we were done and we walked through to the reception area I could finally feel the spirit. The violin was playing and there were pictures of the temple everywhere and it was a quick reminder to me on how much I love temples and how I appreciate that we have so many so close to us. I had a similar experience going to an Open House when I was little. I didn't cry when I was inside, but I refused to wear the blue slippers. I do not remember it, but I know my mom said I did not want to put them on and so finally they allowed my dad to carry me the whole way through. We also forgot our camera and didn't get a picture to remember the day by :(

After going there I had talked to many people who expressed how pretty it was and because I was so concerned about Spencer I didn't really remember much about the temple or its beauty. Plus, having been to the San Diego temple, my favorite at this point in time, I didn't think it compared in my mind. Then on March 4, I drove some of the YW to go to the Open House. It was a much different experience. I wouldn't trade the experience I had with Spencer and the opportunity to tell him on day that I took him there, but the second time I went I really saw the beauty that everyone talked off. What really matters to me though is the ordiances that go on in the temple, the fact that we can be together with our families forever.

I had fun driving with the YW. The girls teach me just as much as I teach them, if that is anything at all! They are so full of live and love! I hope nothing stands in there to be married in the temple for time and all eternity!

Waiting for the movie to start.

Done and ready to go home.
The temple looked gorgeous at night and it was even snowing when we got out.

Visit to Logan.

The first weekend in March (7th and 8th) we went up to Logan to celebrate Shian, Tara, and Chris's birthday. We hadn't planned on going as I had baptisms for the dead with my YW and didn't know what time we would be done. We love going to Logan and spending time with family and when we do go we like to spend more than just a day there. We like to spend at least 2 days and 3 if possible. However, as I was leaving I told Clif that if he packed everything while I was gone then we could leave right when I got home.

So we loaded up the car and off we went. Right when we got there we hurried off to go to the temple. Then I realized I didn't have my temple dress (as it is too large) and we didn't have any change to rent one. We went to go and try and buy a new one that fits me, but it was closed. By this time it was almost 8 and we knew we would miss the session. We decided to do a little shopping at Seagull and DownEast while we were already out. We so appreciate being able to go out without our kids, but were equally bummed we never made it to our destination! We haven't been able to go since either due to me being sick! Next weekend we have a babysitter lined up and I am not going to let anything stop me. I love going there so much and see the difference it makes in our family.



On Sunday we were able to go to church with Mom and listen to the great speakers and amazing lessons. I so love her ward and wish we could live closer to our families. Maybe one of these days. Clif's work and school dictates where we live at the moment. We then, with Shian and Gavin, were able to wall to the duck pond- one of Spencer's favorite animal at the moment. He had a lot of fun and didn't want to leave despite the cold.
Pals for Life.

Throwing the bread to the ducks.

I am sure if we let him, he would have swam right along with them!

Sun in our faces

Shian and Gavin braving the cold weather.

Later on we were able to have a yummy dinner and celebrate their birthdays. Happy Birthday Shian, Tara, and Chris- I am so glad that I am apart of your family!
Blowing out the candles!

Chris made Tara this puzzle. It says, "The first 30 years brought us together. I can't wait to see what the next 30 bring!"

Shian with her Pampered Chef spatulas!

YW Basketball

This past week was the YW Basketball Tournament. I originally had volunteered to be the girls coach until I had other commitments that conflicted with their game schedule. My commitments ended just in time for their tournament and in time to step in for Tammy who moved to Centerville. It is probably a good thing because even though I LOVE basketball I learned this week that I know nothing about it! However, the girls know what they are doing and they have improved SO much since the first game that I was able to go to. I was so imprssed with how well they worked together as a team. They even had a lady from another word comment on how she loves to watch our girls plays because they treat each other and the other teammates so well. In fact, I remember that at one of the games the other team scored because our girls were helping one of the girls up from falling. I love the YW. They teach me a lot and I think they are amazing! The best news of all is that they won the Stake Championships and we are now on to Regionals. We will need to practice and learn some of the teachniqual terms that I have no idea about. I think we have a shot at doing really well!

Here are some pictures from the last two games.

Pictures

Spencer got a free Kiddie Kandids picture for turning 2. The last day we could get them done was on Saturday so we decided to take him in after my YW basketball games. He ended up being very shy and just wanted us to hold him. That is why in all of the pictures his hands are out reaching towards us. The one of him with the duck he is trying really hard not to smile. It was really cute because his lips were twitching and everything. I just wanted him to give us his cute Spencer smile. We only got him to even take those pictures because we had Addy take some so that he could see it wasn't a big deal. The sad news is on the way back to the car Clif dropped Spencer's suit pants. He never even wore it to church yet. We had just taken off the tags that day. At least we have pictures of it! Hopefully when we get our Spring pictures taken he will be more in the mood to smile! He sure is a cutie though!

Brother and Sister

I get a lot of comments on how much Addelyn looks like Spencer or how you can definitely tell that they are brother and sister. I decided it was time again to post pictures of them at the same age. I guess you can decide if they look that much alike or not. All I know is they both have very happy personalities. I am so blessed to have them in my life. They bring so much into it.





I think after comparing- they really have a lot of the same features! Spencer just had about twice as much chub to go along with it!

Spencer's Buddy

Spencer's Aunt Shian is one of Spencer's favorite person to be with. She is so good with him. Every time we see her she spends almost her whole time playing with him. Spencer loves to play peek-a-boo with her and her name comes out of his mouth at least once a week.
He is so lucky to have someone who loves him so much. We love you Shian and appreciate all the time you spend with our son!

Peek-A-Boo Shian



Sharing Cookie Dough

Reading together

Swimming with him in freezing cold water

Wherever Shian is, Spencer will find.