Celebrating Valentine's

We had a big group passing our valentines at Mimosa this year!

 Savannah's Vday party at school.

 Dropping off valentine treats with Great Grandma.

 I took my #1 girl to get a mani with me (because she finally stopped biting her nails!!)

 Fondue for dessert on Valentine's Day with the fam.

 A super romantic night...just the 5 of us : )

 "Hello ladies" from our newest little Valentine.

 Lastly, but definitely not least, my handsome, most favorite Valentine.

Spencer is 3

This guy continues to be so much boy & so much sweetness all rolled in to one! I couldn't get many pics of him because he wouldn't be still; He was constantly jumping & kicking! And that is normal for him; jumping, kicking, climbing, throwing, pretty much any way he can exert the maximum amount of energy! He takes after his daddy and has a pretty great arm. He can throw far & throw accurately. He loves all things sports. His other favorites are airplanes (He always says "one more time up high airplane") & superheros (in particular spiderman, iron man & the hulk). He LOVES to dress up in his superhero costumes & pretend he is one. He is crazy about & crazy good at puzzles. And he loves to look at books & be read to. Puzzles & books have been a go to around here with a baby. He goes to YCW one day a week & is so proud of his nap mat. He started going to speech twice a week & is already making huge progress. But his favorite weekly activity is gymnastics. That is no surprise because of how active he is. Every time we see a curb he has to walk sideways on it & sing "sideways on the highway" from gymnastics. And I love how he calls it "nastics" : ) His best friend continues to be his sister & he has surprising adjusted pretty well to her being at kinder. I think he is enjoying his own time & space, but he is so happy to play with her when she gets home. They are sharing a room now & loving it. Especially the bunk beds as evident by their late night slumber parties! He is also crazy about his baby brother & he is very sweet with him. He loves to point out "nany sade" to people & give him a sweet little kiss. He doesn't ever seem to get annoyed or jealous of him (his sister has set an amazing example there) & he loves to hold him for a minute but then says he's too heavy : ) He is a solid eater (unless he's got too many distractions) & the best person to share Subway or pizza with bc he loves them both "all the way" (like me). He is partial to Chick-fila (brainwashed since birth on that) & pizza. If asked what he wants for breakfast he will answer pizza. At his 3 year check-up he was 36 pounds & 38.25 inches tall. It has been amazing to watch him learn this year. He may not talk as much as his sister, but he is just as smart. But more importantly, he has a generous & loving heart. He shares absolutely everything (without being asked), holds the doors open for everyone & is generous with hugs, smiles & kisses. Each one of us is so blessed by him. We love this boy!

Spencer's Airplane Party

For a boy obsessed with airplanes, an airplane 3rd bday party was a must!

 The kids each made their own airplane to take home out of popsicle sticks & we attempted musical airplanes (but only the older kids successfully pulled the game off : )

 Make a wish sweet Spencer!

 Lots of sweet family & friends helped us celebrate!

 We love our airplane loving 3 year old!!

Slade 1 Month

I know it existed and I'm sure it was good, but I can't possibly imagine life again without this little sweet heart. And I can't imagine my older two kids not having the opportunity to love on this little peanut. As far as babies go, he falls somewhere in between baby Savannah (pretty terrible although we loved her madly anyway) & baby Spencer (pretty much perfect). He is a fantastic eater & sleeper. He wakes up once in the middle of the night to eat & once pretty close to morning (5ish). And the rest of the time he is pretty happy...as long as he's being held. He loves being held! And knows if you put him down (even if he's asleep). This made the nights challenging until we borrowed an awesome little baby rocker that cocoons him like he's being held. He has been holding his strong head up from the get go (just like his siblings before him). He smiles while dreaming which is adorable and makes sweet baby coo's. He loves sleeping in the wrap while I wear him around which is how I get anything done. And he loves his daddy big time. Daddy knows the perfect way to hold him out & bounce him when he's fussy. His big sis is the most help & has even changed his diaper! His big brother loves to hold him, but usually only for about 30 seconds while giving him eskimo kisses & then declares "too heavy!" Most people upon seeing him confidently say he looks just like baby Spencer-we agree! I love how similar our babies look!! He completes our little family & he makes us each happier and better!