Family Pictures

We got our family pictures taken at Inniswood Gardens back in early November. There were some really cute ones. Our photographer was Tiara McFalls from McFalls Images.

Winter at home

We spend a lot of time indoors in the winter. I'm not a fan of cold weather. Well, I really hate it. I feel somewhat guilty for always wanting to stay inside because I know Spencer loves playing outside no matter what the weather. Maybe I'll set a new goal to spend more time outside with the kids. Maybe. :)

This is Spencer's current collection of 'friends'. He is always playing with his stuffed animals and takes good care of them, even putting them down for naps.
Gavin loves a good Daddy cuddle
Ready for the cold weather (when we actually do brave the freezing weather and snow)!
Gavin's such a happy boy (and never stops moving as you can tell from the blur).

Country life

We spent new years at Brant's parent's 'cabin'. It's always nice and relaxing there and Spencer loves playing with all of the toys that Brant used to play with. He and Grandpa decided they needed a break.
Brant discovered a sleeping bag he got when he was a scout. Since it's for 5 degrees below 0, it'll come in handy for his scout campout this February. Gavin was testing it out for him.
Getting cozy with the sleeping bag from Aunt Danille.
Spencer grabbed a back pack and the cat's toy and announced that he was going fishing. He walked around outside for a while, but didn't get any good bites...
... then he decided helping Grandpa find some firewood would be a more fruitful venture.
We like to have dance parties around here. It's even more fun with sunglasses and when Puppy joins in on the action.

I have pictures of Brant and Spencer in this outfit so I thought we should take some of Gavin too. This is classic Gavin. This kid spits up like nobody's business. He's always happy while doing it, though.

A little more Christmas

Grandma Pam and Grandpa Rich stopped by on Christmas night on their way home from visiting the rest of the family. Spencer was thrilled to show them his loot.

Christmas aftermath... i love it!

A tired boy after presents and more presents

Brant picked up this basketball hoop a few days after Christmas. It was a big hit and Spencer still loves playing with it.

Home Sweet Home

I made a felt house for Spencer for Christmas. I'm so happy because he really likes to play in it. I got the idea from here and have been working on it for a while. It's great because it's a cover that fits over a folding table so I can fold it up when Spencer's not playing with it. You can pick the flowers and put mail through the mailbox.

You can pick the corn and the carrots.

It's kind of a boring side, but I ran out of time since I finished this on Christmas Eve. I wanted Spencer to have a doggy door for Puppy.
We're already missing an apple... the basket if to store the fruit after you pick it. I also want to make some oranges so it can be an orange tree.

Gavin likes it

A happy boy!

Cute boys

Spencer loved looking through the toy catalogs that we got in the mail before Christmas. Every time he turned the page he would ask, "Which one my like best?" and then tell me which toy was his favorite on that page. I'm nervous for the day when he can actually remember which toys he wants. We'll probably stop looking at catalogs when that day comes.
Spencer chillin' with his buddies (Moose, Mouse, and Puppy).
Spencer is holding up Batman that we found at the thrift store (complete with his batmobile). It's amazing how boys are magically drawn to super heroes. That's why they like their daddies so much. :)

Growing up so fast...
Spencer is really good at *gently* pushing Gavin in his swing. We had to practice a bit.