Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I have fallen behing once again on my blogging. So, I'm updating on our wonderful holiday season finally. We spent Christmas eve and Christmas day here in Houston. It was wonderful to be able to celebrate in our home and party with our family who lives here. The girls thouroughly enjoyed the getting and giving of presents this year.



Spencer didn't care either way as long as all his needs were met.


We hopped in the car early on the 26th and headed to Nashville. Other than one minor setback (Sarah puking) we made it in a timely manor and had a blast with Mom, Dad, Park, Cyd and April's family. We went to the Opryland hotel for some dinner and entertainment. We also saw the Grinch Ice Exhibit. We had to wear heavy coats through this giant freezer where everything was made out of ice. We even slid down the ice slides. I am not made for those freezing temperatures and was very grateful to get out.




We enjoyed seeing this charming little fairy tale movie--The Tale of Despereaux.
Last night we partied like it was 2009! Truthfully though, I could barely keep my eyes opened and all the children were asleep well before midnight. I am looking forward to this new year. I have been pondering my own New Years resolutions. I really feel like this is going to be a great year!

My BIG Baby

I took Spencer to his 2 month check up last week. The doctor informed me that he weighed 14lbs 11oz. WOW! I asked the doctor if I had the amazing growing baby. "No," he says. "He is perfectly normal for his birth weight." So Spencer is in the 95th percentile for height, weight and head size. He's perfectly proportional and almost sleeping through the night now. I put him down about 10:30pm and he sleeps until 4:30am. I am definitely not complaining about his size because I feel like it might be helping with his excellent sleeping pattern.

I promised more smiles

Here are a few more pictures of Spencer smiling. He is such a happy baby and smiles all the time now. I hardly have to do anything anymore. He entertains himself for long periods of time just cooing, talking and smiling.

Santa Pictures

Thought I would post some of the cute pictures taken of the kids with Santa.

That's Crazy Talk!

I am not lying. It really did snow in Houston yesterday. Here's the proof.

Baby Smiles!

It is official. Spencer started smiling on November the 25th. I have been making a fool of myself for weeks now trying to get him to smile. Well all the waiting and hard work finally paid off. Here's a half smile picture. I will post more soon.

I am so grateful...

For my family! I mean, look at them--are they great or what?

What a handsome man!

Two cute girls having fun in the shower.

My happy little baby.

Of course, I have not forgotten that everything I have comes from my Father in Heaven and my Savior Jesus Christ.