This was Whitney's first Girls Choice dance along with most of the other girls in the group. They really had a cute group. This was the most fun taking pictures of these crazy cuties. Whitney asked Cory by delivering a pepperoni pizza with skittles and directions on how to cook the pizza and think about saying yes to Whitney. He answered her with a great big high heel shoe pinata that said "Get your dancing shoes on cause we're going to girls choice!" For the day date they went to breakfast, rock climbing played lazer tag and while they were waiting for the rock climbing gym to open they checked out Where's Waldo books from the library to pass the time. They came to our house for dinner and Rick was quite the chef with Strawberry daiquiri's, burgers, fries and onion rings. He had set up quite the kitchen in the garage to stay out of the wind while grilling. Brinley and Brielle served again and loved every minute of it. They even got a $2 tip from Cory. They were thrilled. They all looked like they had a great time. Whitney must have because she actually stayed out later then Spencer. That's a first!Monday, March 16, 2009
Girls Choice Dance
This was Whitney's first Girls Choice dance along with most of the other girls in the group. They really had a cute group. This was the most fun taking pictures of these crazy cuties. Whitney asked Cory by delivering a pepperoni pizza with skittles and directions on how to cook the pizza and think about saying yes to Whitney. He answered her with a great big high heel shoe pinata that said "Get your dancing shoes on cause we're going to girls choice!" For the day date they went to breakfast, rock climbing played lazer tag and while they were waiting for the rock climbing gym to open they checked out Where's Waldo books from the library to pass the time. They came to our house for dinner and Rick was quite the chef with Strawberry daiquiri's, burgers, fries and onion rings. He had set up quite the kitchen in the garage to stay out of the wind while grilling. Brinley and Brielle served again and loved every minute of it. They even got a $2 tip from Cory. They were thrilled. They all looked like they had a great time. Whitney must have because she actually stayed out later then Spencer. That's a first!
Spencer Girls Choice
Amanda asked Spencer to girls choice by painting his truck windows "orange you glad I asked you to Girl's Choice?" She had orange confetti, orange pop, orange candy and oranges every where that he couldn't even get into the truck. It was kinda funny because he had just spent the Saturday before cleaning it for the first time since winter. It's kind of sad to hear how these kids are all excepting college offers at different schools. I will miss them hanging out at our house. It's been so nice to live close to the school and have them come to our house to eat. Now they drive from the high school to our house for lunch. Saturday was a lot of fun because I was still up when Spencer got home so I got to visit with them in the kitchen.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Happy St Patricks Day
I can't believe it's March! I tried to find some crazy pictures of everyone but Brinley never takes a bad picture and I don't have many pictures of me because I'm always taking them. We are joyous to see a new season as the snow melts. Our garage has chronic grease, fumes and revving motorcycle engines as Rick and Spencer prepare their cycles for their spring break trip to Cainville and Moab, Utah.
May there always be work for your hands to do,
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane,
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you!
Irish Blessing
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane,
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you,
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you!
Irish Blessing
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Spencer Turns 18
It's unbelievable that it was 18 years ago that we brought our first born home. I remember being pregnant and seeing a cute blond baby boy on a book I had and thought how wonderful it would be to have a blond, blue eyed little boy. He was made to order. He has brought so much joy into our life. What an adventure the last 18 years have been and what a sweet son he is. I guess I'm feeling a little melancholy because we have been receiving college acceptance letters and he'll be out in the real world. I remember the first day he went to kindergarten and I thought have I done enough to teach him whats right because I have no more control over him now that the outside worlds influence is upon him. I wanted to do this a month ago so here goes.
18 Things We Love About Spencer
1. We love Spencer because he is our first born. This makes him extra special. We remember everything he did because it was all new to us.
2. He is best friends with his dad and the relationship they have is envied by several fathers in the ward who have gone on camping trips and high adventure with them and seen how well they get along and enjoy each others company.
3. He adores his grandfather and always goes to his grandfather for wisdom and mechanical advice.
4. He is easy to talk to and is not judgmental. Everyone who knows him seems to like him. When I go shopping with him there is always someone who knows him bumping fists with him saying "Wood or Woody what's up?"
5. I love Spencer for his taste in music. He has always had music before it's time and we always hear it first from Spencer.
6. He's an Eagle Scout. I am proud of his efforts in receiving this noble title. I am proud of him for going to cedar badge for three years and being on staff for two of those.
7. He is not afraid of work. He will do anything you ask. Always helpful around the house.
8. Very determined! He wanted a hockey rink in his backyard so every morning he would get up at 5:00am and turn the hose on to smooth out his rink.
9. He has a sensitive heart towards others. He has been a peer tutor for challenged students at school and has become well liked by them that they have gone so far to make him gifts.
10. He is very curious and mechanically inclined. He use to take everything apart and not always get it back together but now he can fix just about anything in the garage or anything that deals with a computer.
11. Is grateful and appreciates all that his mom does.
12. Tells and repeats stories in the funniest way that we are always laughing when he is around.
13. Loves the outdoors and enjoys snowboarding and motorcycling and camping. He wants to live close to home again some day. Knows how to load, hitch, and haul a motorcycle trailer,pitch a tent, build a fire, Carry a 54 lb pack for a week live on cliff bars and fish for a week.
14. Spencer knows the importance of family and loves his family and loves his extended family and loves to be around family and have get togethers. As much as Spencer teases his brother and sisters deep down he would do anything for him. This past Christmas he saved all his lunch money and allowance and bought nice gifts for all of his siblings. He won't let any of his friends date his sister and any guy that asks him if they could ask her out he says no your not good enough. He loves to brag about who he is related to and loves to talk with people who know or grew up with his aunts, uncles and cousins.
15. Has the prettiest hair even when it was long and people around thought he needed a haircut.
16. Has always had to try hard, nothing has been easy for him. This is a blessing for him though he may not see it now but he will be able to do anything he sets his mind to do, because he's had to work for everything and with his determination he will get what he wants.
17. Is truly a loyal friend, when maybe he shouldn't have been at times.
18. Last but not least we love him because he is Spencer and no one else is like him and we love him for who he is!
2. He is best friends with his dad and the relationship they have is envied by several fathers in the ward who have gone on camping trips and high adventure with them and seen how well they get along and enjoy each others company.
3. He adores his grandfather and always goes to his grandfather for wisdom and mechanical advice.
4. He is easy to talk to and is not judgmental. Everyone who knows him seems to like him. When I go shopping with him there is always someone who knows him bumping fists with him saying "Wood or Woody what's up?"
5. I love Spencer for his taste in music. He has always had music before it's time and we always hear it first from Spencer.
6. He's an Eagle Scout. I am proud of his efforts in receiving this noble title. I am proud of him for going to cedar badge for three years and being on staff for two of those.
7. He is not afraid of work. He will do anything you ask. Always helpful around the house.
8. Very determined! He wanted a hockey rink in his backyard so every morning he would get up at 5:00am and turn the hose on to smooth out his rink.
9. He has a sensitive heart towards others. He has been a peer tutor for challenged students at school and has become well liked by them that they have gone so far to make him gifts.
10. He is very curious and mechanically inclined. He use to take everything apart and not always get it back together but now he can fix just about anything in the garage or anything that deals with a computer.
11. Is grateful and appreciates all that his mom does.
12. Tells and repeats stories in the funniest way that we are always laughing when he is around.
13. Loves the outdoors and enjoys snowboarding and motorcycling and camping. He wants to live close to home again some day. Knows how to load, hitch, and haul a motorcycle trailer,pitch a tent, build a fire, Carry a 54 lb pack for a week live on cliff bars and fish for a week.
14. Spencer knows the importance of family and loves his family and loves his extended family and loves to be around family and have get togethers. As much as Spencer teases his brother and sisters deep down he would do anything for him. This past Christmas he saved all his lunch money and allowance and bought nice gifts for all of his siblings. He won't let any of his friends date his sister and any guy that asks him if they could ask her out he says no your not good enough. He loves to brag about who he is related to and loves to talk with people who know or grew up with his aunts, uncles and cousins.
15. Has the prettiest hair even when it was long and people around thought he needed a haircut.
16. Has always had to try hard, nothing has been easy for him. This is a blessing for him though he may not see it now but he will be able to do anything he sets his mind to do, because he's had to work for everything and with his determination he will get what he wants.
17. Is truly a loyal friend, when maybe he shouldn't have been at times.
18. Last but not least we love him because he is Spencer and no one else is like him and we love him for who he is!
Monday, February 16, 2009
February 14th Senior Ball Dinner
With four high school dances and Valentine's Day on the same night Spencer's group didn't want to attempt to go out to dinner. We hosted the dinner at our house. It was so much fun. Brinley and Brielle served and cleared plates. Rick grilled the steaks and Preston washed dishes. We had fancy shrimp cocktails that we put in little stemmed crystal, artichokes, spinach salad, tenderloin, twice baked potatoes and wax beans, carrots and green beans. We had parsley on the plate and criss crossed the beans to look gourmet. We looked professional.
Spencer was the fortunate guy to take Krista. She is such a sweetie and has a great sense of humor. They did a great job picking their outfits and matching so well.
This was the dessert. Chocolate cups with cheesecake filling and strawberries with chocolate and a mint leaf. I loved these glitter plates I found at Target.
Spencer was the fortunate guy to take Krista. She is such a sweetie and has a great sense of humor. They did a great job picking their outfits and matching so well.
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