Watch out world, here comes Spencer!

Spencer is all over the place! He had a few days of lifting himself on his hands and toes, ready to do pushups. Than he started putting one knee down and rocking. Then he started pushing himself with one straight leg then moving the other knee forward, reminiscent of Kwazimoto (spelling?). Now he is off to the races with a full fledged crawl and Mommy isn't ready for that! He is so excited about his new found freedom and Mommy likes to see him so excited.

I am fearing a little for his life though, now that Eva thinks he can move around like her. Yesterday, she was dragging him by his feet into her room so they could play together. He will learn quickly to be tough!

Aren't kids so adorable?

Emma

I just came home from watching the new movie about Emma Smith. I am in awe of her. She was such an amazing woman. The movie, in my opinion, was very well done. It increased my respect and reverence for her and all that she endured. I pray I will not be asked to lead such a life. I pray for just a tenth of her strength and nobility. She has left an amazing legacy for her children and all of us who learn of her. Such a beautiful name . . . Emma.

Spencer is eight months old!

Time is sure flying this year! Eva's first year went by a lot slower than Spencer's first year. I am busier this year than I was then so that might have something to do with but I swear the planet and the sun are rotating faster and faster every year. Spencer is now eight months old. He went to get him up for the day a few days ago and found him sitting up in his crib. Now that wouldn't be so spactacular if it weren't for the fact that I know no one helped him sit up because I was the first one to see him in about 12 hours. So he is now able to sit himself up and he is all over that. He is also getting up on his knees and working on the crawling thing. I am afraid I don't have much time left. Yesterday afternoon, as I fed him his lunch, the spoon scrapped along his bottom jaw and it felt differently . . . Spencer has his first little tooth! How fun! I will miss his toothless grin though. The only sign I had that he was teething was all the drool but he had been doing that for months. What a good little guy!

Today, Spencer was making a mess with his banana. He looked like he had eaten it all so I kept giving him more but really, he was playing like a chipmunk and hording it in his seat!

Pioneer Day

On Pioneer Day, we got together with my sister Melissa and her kids for a picnic and fun in the park. We went to the new Nielsen's Grove park in Orem and had a good time! Eva and Daddy played "get you". Spencer sat on the blanket and gummed up my keys.

Eva Update

Eva is such a pretty girl! I was watching her play yesterday and had a proud mama moment. I love her coloring! I think up ways to deter possible suitors, at least until she is 25! :) Here are a few pictures from yesterday.

Spencer Update

Spencer is almost 8 months old now - can you believe it? He is eating well - plump and happy! He can roll over and sit up. He even lifts himself on his hands and tip toes so he looks like he is going to do a push up. :) It is really cute. Here are some of the pictures we had taken of him last week.

One of my new hobbies . . .

Since we bought our house two years ago, I have been dreading taking care of the yard but this year has been nice. I have have found I actually like planting flowers and taking care of them. I am really enjoying being outside working in the soil. I just have to get my joints to stop aching so much and then I could do more of it!

Eva loves to come out with me . . .