Happy Anniversary!!

Yes, lucky blog readers, you get two posts today. This one is just to say Happy 2 years to my husband and best friend, Travis! I love you, and am thankful each day that you walked into my life. You've also given me the greatest gift in the world and for that you will always hold a special place in my heart.

And to be extra schmoopy, here's a pic of us on Saturday night as we were on our way out to celebrate :)

Great Grandma Visits!

My grandmother came for a visit, and finally got to meet her one and only great-grandson, Spencer! We had a blast with all of the extended family over to visit on Sunday night, and I think Grandmother Ruth enjoyed all of Spencer's goodness. He was on his best behavior!

Four Generations:


Look at me smile!

Pictures of the extended family visit to come soon (as soon as Nana sends me her pictures, hint hint!)

Cereal? No, thank you.

Spencer's well-documented first foray into "solids."

"Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?"


"Mom, what are you doing to me??"


"I'm over this"


And the next attempt didn't go much better:

"Fingers taste much better than cereal...YumYumYum"


"Ha...ha, I got Mommy messy too!"

Monkey Weigh-In

We had Spencer's 4 month appointment yesterday. He is growing like a mad-man. He weighed in at 16 lbs, 3/4 oz. He's 26 inches long, and has a 17 inch head circumference. So, he's in the 75% for head and weight, and 90% for height. At his 2 month appointment, he was 50% for height, and 75% for weight, so he's grown a LOT.

Spencer took his shots like the little champ that he is. We also got the go ahead to start rice cereal. Let's just say that's not going as well as Mommy had hoped. Pictures of our first attempt to come soon.

Baby Laughs

This one's just too cute not to post:

He loves to laugh at Uncle Lou-Lou.

Oh, and there's no ear infection. Apparently he just felt like being bratty ;) My guess is that he's teething, but what do I know?!

Easter! Baptism! Disney on Ice!

What a whirlwind weekend! Yesterday Spencer and I packed up for a day out and about. First stop: Disney on Ice Adventures. Why am I taking a 4 month old (on his 4 month birthday no less) to Disney on Ice, you ask? Because he loves music and lights and it was free. He slept the first half, but woke up at intermission and I do think he really enjoyed it! Besides, we had the firm suite and got to hang out with lots of other babies. Next stop: lunch with the Mockbees. We're going to have to try that again - either Spencer was in a fussy mood, or Brayden was. They weren't ever happy at the same time. After lunch, Nana and I hit the stores to find a super-cute all-white baptismal outfit for Spencer and a super-cute dress/outfit for Mommy. I think we succeeded (see pics below).

Today was Easter (duh!) and we sat Spencer down this morning and opened all his loot for him. Surprise, surprise, he got baby food, spoons and plates (we're moving to solids soon). He also got all his summer pool supplies: float, swimmies, and sunscreen! After that, we jumped into high gear, got showered, dressed, and hit the church for Easter services and Spencer's baptism. He ROCKED! Not one peep out of the little guy. I think he was confused as to why he was being doused with water when he wasn't in his bath, but he really took it all in stride. He also looked ADORABLE! Up next: Easter brunch at our house for family. Phew! I'm tired just recapping the whole thing!! I need a weekend from my weekend...Oh, and I have a trial coming up next week, so you may be hearing less of me...

Last note: we think Spencer is sick again (Round 3?). I think it might be another ear infection - poor baby!

Videos

It's been a while since I posted any videos of the Monkey, so for your entertainment

Video #1 - Spencer explains that he is not thrilled about tummy time 15 minutes before bedtime:

Video #2 - Spencer much prefers his back.

This one was taken literally 2 seconds after the first. Notice the only differences are that he's on his back and he has his paci. Wow!

Opening Day

We had Spencer all weekend, and it was great! He's such a great baby, I just can't get over how lucky we are. Friday night we had a nice, chill night at home. Saturday we went up to Pine to visit Grandma Cindy and Perry. I don't have any pictures of that, but I know Cindy does!
Sunday was another chill day. Today Daddy and I went to the Dbacks opening day game, and Spencer was decked out in his Dbacks gear:







And these were just too cute not to post: