19 Things We Love About Spencer

1. He's not confrontational.
2. When you go anywhere with him you are guaranteed to run into somebody who knows him.
3. How he used to try to use big words as a little kid and slaughter the English language.
4. He has a tender heart and feels for the underdog.
5. He loves motorcycles and knows how to fix them.
6. He loves snowboarding.
7. When he's interested in something he learns about it with a passion.
8. He's not perfect but he's not a hypocrite to save face.
9. I love his subtle laugh! It's contagious.
10. He can tell a good joke or story. I loved how he use to tell us Chuck Norris jokes
11. He is a hard worker and not afraid of work.
12. He's a good scout, he is always prepared. His grandpa and dad taught him well.
13. He is reliable.
14. He is a loyal friend.
15. He's charitable. He is always helping someone out in need.
16. I like his taste in music. He always likes something before it becomes popular.
17. How he can cook good burgers and steaks.
18. I like his sense of humor to stir away anger.
19. We love him because he is who is. No one is going to change him. Except for maybe the girl he falls in love with.

Brinley Gets Braces

January didn't come quick enough for Brinley to get her braces. She was begging for braces back last fall  but we had to wait for a new year. I have to say she looks pretty cute in them and has been a great patient. I haven't heard any complaining and she has been great about turning her expander and brushing. Let's see if the enthusiasm will continue for three more years!

Welcome 2010

We rang in the new year with two of the prettiest and sweetest party hosts ever. Brinley and Brielle know how to throw a great party. Our favorite game we played on Wi Fit was the snowball fight. Our arms were so tired by the end of the night. Kristin was the snowball champion.   We look forward to a new year and are equally excited for the opportunities we have to improve. Whats your new years resolution?

Merry Christmas

 

Happy Birthday Whitney

17 Things We Love About Whitney

 
1. She is the nicest girl I know.

2. She never talks bad about anyone.

3. She is a great role model and always has time for her little sisters. 

4. She is a wonderful musician on the piano, flute, organ or singing.

5. She has bright sparkly blue eyes.
6. She can be the prettiest girl all fixed up but still looks amazing in a ponytail when we are camping.

7. For being a blonde she's really smart with a 4.1 GPA.

8. She is always willing to try even when it's hard.

9. Being in the popular circle is not her goal.

10. As busy as she is with friends, homework, piano, MYAC she always finds time for her family.

11. She is a great listener.

12. She has always been respectful to her parents.

13. She fills our home with beautiful piano music.

14. She is helpful around the house. If she sees a task she'll do it without being asked.

15. She desires to dress modest for a teenage girl. Buying immodest clothing has never been a battle.

16. She loves to learn and amazes me how quick she can learn whether it's calculus, piano, or a dance.

17. She is a good sport and can be wild and crazy as you can tell with her school pictures this year.

No this isn't photoshopped. Whitney was not looking forward to getting school pictures.   So Brielle said just where some glasses and nobody will be able to see your face. These are 3D glasses from the movie UP with the lenses punched out. The photographer had a fit when she had the glasses on. I had to support her and tell him he would take the picture with the glasses because I was paying for them.  I paid for these? What was I thinking?

Annual Gingerbread Houses

We had our 3rd annual gingerbread house contest at Amy and Alans again. Thanks for making it so much fun. Amy is the queen of gingerbread houses. We did more socializing this year then in the past. The kids did more playing then decorating because we went home with bare houses. We had more fun chilling on the couch catching up with everyone while Victor and Brianna kept the competitive spirit going for all of us. This was my favorite spot sitting with Spencer.