Our sweet baby

My sweet friend Jamie came over and took some pictures of baby Spencer. He is about 6 weeks old in the pictures but since he was so small he still looks tiny. This is a beautiful baby. 

I love this picture, he looks just like my babies here. 

Oh how we love our sweet baby boy. 

First Day of School

And they're off. Second grade and Kindergarten first day of school. They were both very excited, looked adorable and walked right into class. We are grateful for good teachers, nice kids in their classes and a short commute. :) They both came home from school buzzing about the whole day and so excited to tell me all about it. I think I'm in denial about them really being gone all the time. We had such a fabulous summer, idyllic really. I told Aaron we need to start planning what we are going to do for fall break right now to get me through. 

34

I turned 34, just like that I'm really 34. It was a pretty typical day filled with caring for kids and we actually drove to Arlington that day so lots of packing and cleaning too. But Aaron got me Indian from our favorite spot in Arlington while we were there and bought me an oreo cake. Then after we got back I had a combined party with my birthday twin, Margaret. We had a swimming party at our house and it was perfect. They made a texas sheet cake (one of my favs) and we put sparklers in it to blow it out. Happy Birthday to me! I have a feeling this is going to be one of my best years ever. 

Happy Birthday Camilla!!

I can't believe our sweet girl is 5! 5 whole years old. She woke up and said to me, "Mom I am never going to be 4 again, last night was the last time." She has been so excited for her birthday and loved having a day all about her. It was a pretty fun day filled with swimming and a quick date with Dad. 

For dinner her choice was Chuy's. She wanted an enchilada with beans and rice and of course, a push up pop. 

I made it through dinner with my four littles all by myself. Not for the faint of heart my friends. 

She some how convinced her Dad to throw her a princess birthday party. Aaron did all the work and put together a darling little party. When Camilla woke up she asked Aaron to get her breakfast and he said, "how do we ask for things?" She said, "do I have to say please on the day of my princess birthday party?" That's our girl. She ate up the whole princess thing. 

The girls had a dance party.  

Of course lots of swinging in the big swing. 

Aaron gave the girls a mani/pedi while they ate their princess sandwiches and watched My Little Pony. 

Then it was pink cupcake time. They made and decorated their cupcakes and loved it. 

Happy birthday baby girl. 

Camilla brings so much passion and spunk into everything she does. No one will climb up into your lap and cuddle with you faster and you can't help but forgive this girl about 2.5 seconds after getting frustrated with her. She works so hard at everything she does. She is determined, genuine, and very funny. I just know this one is ready to take on the world. Dream big my beautiful girl! 

2 months

Our sweet angel boy is 2 whole months and he is fat!! He has grown so much its crazy. We are enjoying this little butterball more and more as he continues to grow. This months our sweet boy is really starting to enjoy his baths, he started smiling at us (oh how we all love that smile and fight over it every day), he is grunting and loves to stretch out. He is trying to find his fingers all the time and loves to look at mobiles and dangling toys. Spencer loves to be held and loves his pacifier. 

Spencer was blessed this month and he was perfect. 

Spencer's brother and sisters are still crazy about him and really help me by watching him, playing with him and inserting his paci. Spencer is getting very strong and does well with his tummy time. 

Spencer is sleeping longer stretches at night and unfortunately doesn't have much a schedule during the day. Poor fourth child grabs a nap whenever he can, usually in the car. He has days when I wake him up from every single nap but his favorite napping spot is his swing. 

Official stats:

Height: 24 inches (85th)

Weight: 11 pounds 14 ounces (50th)

Head: 40 cm (75th)

Woah!! This kid grew so much this month, he gained almost 4 pounds. The doctor and nurses couldn't believe how much he had grown. They were all very impressed and pleased with a breastfed baby growing so well. It was a proud mamma moment. 

Lately

 Just some cute things my littles have been up to as our summer comes rapidly to a close. 

Looking adorable all ready for church. We give our kids a lot of liberty with their clothing choices (the girls take full advantage, Carson could care less). Brookey wanted her pink tennis shoes and Millie her boots. 

We love this baby of ours. Trying to play with his older siblings but just can't stay awake. 

Brooke got her first hair cut. She is now our short haired girl.  

She was so excited to get a hair cut with her big brother and sister. 

The girls both got braids. Oh how I love these cute girls. I can't believe I am already here getting back to school hair cuts! Nooooo!!!

Going out with a bang

So our summer flew by, it was so wonderful but way too fast. Well we decided to go out with a bang for our almost last weekend and drive to Arlington. We were able to watch Sheppy play soccer and hang out with Cory, Sheppard, and Evie. Then on Friday we all went to Hurricane Harbor. My parents flew in that morning, Aaron flew in late the night before and we all worked together to make it fun for all the kids. Carson was an animal, he loved every single ride. He even went on the Geranimo and wanted to ride every tall slide. He was fearless and a blast. The girls mostly wanted to swim in the lazy river. :) I was back and forth feeding Spencer and my parents watched him the rest of the time. Carson and Aaron opened it up and closed it down. After we got home Aaron put the kids to bed and then went and picked up Indian food from our favorite restaurant and an Oreo chocolate cake that Brookey picked out for me. We ate delicious food and watched old Modern Family shows. 

Then on Saturday we had a fun morning and then I went to the temple (I did a session in Spanish!) and then when I got home it was time to get ready to go to a party for Camilla and Evelyn. We went to the country club to go swimming and swim we did. They had diving boards and a big deep end and our kids had a blast. Then when they were so hungry they couldn't take it anymore we went back to my parents' house who had a fabulous meal ready. Aaron's parents came too and it was fun to spend time with them as well. 

Then it was cake and ice cream time. Camilla picked out a rainbow cake with Grandma and Grandpa and baby Evie had some very fancy, yummy cupcakes. 

We sang to the birthday princesses. They are both gorgeous girls. 

Then on Sunday we blessed our sweet baby Spencer. It was a beautiful blessing. Aaron blessed Spencer to be kind and loving, to work hard, to grow in his testimony of the Gospel, and to always remember his 3 very special names and the good men who he shares them with. He also blessed him to have a special relationship with his mother who sacrificed so much to bring him into the world. It was just lovely and we were blessed to have so many people that we loved there with us. 

Aaron's co worker, Ryan and his girlfriend, Hannah made the drive - so nice of them.  

The Priesthood circle, minus Chuck who made a special effort to be a part of it with us too. 

We love our sweet boy and are so grateful to have eternally in our family.