Happy Anniversary Baby!

Mark and I celebrated our sixth anniversary on Saturday. It has been a crazy six years--a bit like a roller coaster. We are working on year number seven now and my mom says it is the first seven years that are the most challenging. WooHoo! We've almost made it! I love you Babe!

How cute is she?

Avery's school pictures arrived finally. It is a fun thing to send your child off meticulously dressed on picture day and then see the results a few weeks later. Not bad if I do say so myself.

Absentminded

My brain is not functioning lately. I thought I was pretty absentminded when I was pregnant but it does not compare to the brain farts I am having now. Just within the last few weeks I forgot a whole box of diapers in the shopping cart. I forgot to send over a picture of Spencer for the ward newsletter. I missed the really great sale at Children's place because I forgot to place my order by the last night of the sale. Mark asked me to pick up some things for him at the grocery store and I forgot and returned home empty handed. I completely forgot about visiting teaching on Sunday. My poor companion ended up doing it all by herself. I forget to return phone calls. I left Avery on the toilet for at least 10 minutes because I forgot she called me and needed help. The list goes on and on. I have so many things that I cram into one day, I need more organization. Well, at least I haven't left my kids at the store or something really terrible.

Anyway, before I forget, I have some pictures to post and some catching up to do. Here is a recent picture of Spencer and his acne. He is getting so big so fast. I am sure he is at least 12 lbs by now.


Last week, we were invited to go to the zoo. I tossed around the pros and cons of making such a trip with three children and at the last minute, I decided to go. We all ended up having a blast. The weather was perfect and Spencer was content to sleep in the stroller the whole time. I got to socialize and get the girls away from television all at the same time. It was a win-win situation for all.





This is a random picture of Sarah showing off the huge scratch on her face curtosy of Avery. What about that hair?! I cannot wait till it grows out more.

Acne woes of a 1 month old

Spencer will be one month old in a few days. I can't believe how big he is getting already. He is getting too long for a lot of his 0-3 month clothes. In the last few weeks he has had lovely little pimple patches pop up all over his chubby face. The same thing happened with Avery but Sarah didn't have much of an acne problem at all. Oh well, it doesn't bother him and I think it's cute.

Halloween 2008

Halloween felt very long this year. We had our ward Trunk or Treat party the weekend before Halloween. Then, Avery's school had a costume parade last Thursday. The excitement of dressing the kids in their costumes had worn off by the time Halloween finally arrived. I must say, they did look pretty cute. Sarah wore Avery's old candy corn costume. I made Avery a tutu, bought the leotard, and threw together the rest of her ballerina costume together. Spencer did not get too dressed up. I bought a cute little onesie that said "Baby's first Halloween" and a cute little pumpkin hat. He spit up all over it before I could take any pictures. I'll have to dress him up again and post his cute little outfit. Spencer and I stayed home and handed out candy while Mark and the girls trick or treated. It was a fantastic first Halloween in our new home. I look forward to many more here.

My Handsome Boy

I am incredibly grateful for this good little boy that I have. I listen to him hiccup and watch him explore the world with his eyes and wonder what he will be like when he grows up. Right now, in the background, the girls are screaming and fighting. How long will I have until my sweet, calm baby is participating in all the craziness?

I can't believe it's been a week

Time goes by so quickly but feels so slow sometimes. Little Spencer is already a week old and I enjoy every precious moment with him. I am officially on my own during the day with three kids since Wednesday night. My mom was a huge help and I was able to survive those first days just sleeping, eating and taking care of baby. What a treat! It's over now and I am adjusting pretty well. I do have to battle with the baby blues every now and then. It is amazing how many tears one can shed because of hormones.

Avery started school this week and is loving it. I cannot believe she is growing up so quickly.



I am enjoying being able to spend those few hours that Avery is gone with Sarah. She is such an interesting and independent little girl.

The girls love their baby brother but I am super paranoid about them squashing him. He is just so small.