Spencer's Blessing Day

Chad holding Sada and Levi after getting off the trampoline

I have always wanted a picture of me feeding a baby for some odd reason. So here one is. Kipling actually took the picture

Kip, Kinleigh, and Sada

Daniel and Chad eating the wonderful Strawberry Ice Cream

Kinleigh holding Spencer

Dianna holding Spencer
while we were waiting for the ice cream to get ready the kids played outside and I tried to clean up a little after such a big feast!

Spencer had his blessing in the Clayton Ward, Smithfield, NC on May 2nd. Most of his uncles were there. Those who stood in the circle were Papa, Uncle Chuck, Eric, Brad, Christian(Chad's side of the family) Grandpa Bob, Uncle Andrew, Jared, and Christian(my side of the family), and of course Daddy. Those who were in attendance other than those in the circle was Uncle Collin and Cayler,Aunt Cherre, Crystal, Kristy, Camillia, Candice, Leigh, Heather and Karen. Cousins in attendance were Scott, Caroline, Mackenzie, Kalea, Mia, Landen, Spencer, Maddie, Emma and Hannah, as well as Grandmother Simpson and Nana. Immediate Family your mother, Kipling and Sada. Chad gave the name and blessing it was very special and sweet. After church we had dinner at my house we had a yummy dinner consisting of Pork Tenderloin, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, Squash Casserole, Rolls, Chips, and carrots and dip. We were supposed to have Homemade Ice Cream for desert, but I could not find the motor until everyone left so we had the cookies my Mother made for appetizers as desert as well. Once everyone left we made the ice cream and invited the Erwin's over. I was running around so much that I did not have a chance to take pictures during dinner. We enjoyed all of those who came over for dinner and are very grateful for such a wonderful family that is righteous and can participate in such a wonderful event. One of our friends made a comment about how great it was to see such an big family who was able to participate. How true that is!!! I want to Thank all of my family and friends who are and will be great examples to Spencer as he grows up.
Love you all.

Special Day

Yesterday was a very special day for me. My Brother Christian and his wife Karen went through the temple and were Sealed for time and all Eternity. We took the missionaries in our ward with us since Elder McCullough(er) taught Karen about the church. Chad's parents watched Kip and Sada (so we had room to take the missionaries) and we left Spencer with my Sister's Nanny 5 minutes away from the temple in case I had to leave real quick to feed him . When we got to my Sister's house I had to feed Spencer which put us on a crunch for time. We got to the Temple and the Session was full, Chad and I already had an appointment but the Elders had not called. I pleaded with the Temple President to let the Missionaries in, but all he could say was we will see. Got in and told my dad and out walked the guy and in walked the Elders a couple minutes later. Elder McCullough was so excited. The Sealer asked my Brother and Karen if they were ready to get married, Karen shook her head yes Christian just sat there.....OH MY Funny BOY. I can just say it was so peaceful and my Sister,Karen and I just balled our eyes out. I am so happy for my Brother and Karen. LOVE YOU GUYS FOREVER

Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Sada making her craft with Ms. Christie at the Library

Kipling is making his craft

Sada loves to do crafts

Sada on the slide at the bounce house this is the first time she has gone down the slide by herself

Here she is getting ready to go down the slide. I am so excited she is doing this by herself. It is a little hard to watch Spencer and also take her in the inflatable and go down the slide with her.

On Tuesdays we usually go to the bounce house for the kids to get out and play and then on Wednesday we go to the Library for story time and craft time. This gives the kids time out of the house and something to do. The summer schedule is out for summer reading and I am so excited, I cannot wait they have a lot of fun and exciting events planned. And another great perk is you get free books, Oh I love this....where to put them is the question?

Visit to Dairy Queen

Chad feeding Spencer a cold spoon

Spencer loves the spoon there might be some ice cream still on it:)

Sada loved the ice cream...can you tell

This was definitely a treat for us to go out as a family to get a treat, I cannot remember the last time we did this. Every time I tell chad we should go and do something he always comes back with, we can do that at home. We had so much fun and enjoyed the ice cream I took the kids back the next day while Chad was out working with Habitat for Humanity for the Day of Service our Church took part of.

Lowes Workshop for kids

Chad helping Kipling make a school house

Kipling and Sada with their goggles and aprons

Kipling making a flower planter box

Every Saturday I have been taking the kids to Lowe's for the past three weeks. The first two weeks Chad was out of town and this past week Chad came with us after going to pick Strawberries. Lowe's gives the kids the goggles and aprons and then every week once they complete the project they get a patch to put on their aprons as well as a certificate. They have really enjoyed this. It has been a little stressful for me having to help/try to make both of the kits for the kids. Luckily both weeks Chad was not there people have taken pitty on me and have helped me out with at least one of the kits.
Spencer....well he just sits underneath the table and sleeps through all of the hammering. What a champ!!

How much the kids weigh

Chad brought home a scale today from work and we weighed all of the kids here is what they weighed in at:
Kipling 36 1/2pd.
Sada 24 1/4pd.
Spencer 11pd. 1oz
they are growing up so fast:)

I will catch you

When I put Spencer down either to lay on the couch on the Boppy, in the crib on my Bed, on the trampoline if we are outside and the kids are playing elsewhere or where ever Spencer let out a little screech and do I blame him. Not one bit. He has a Three year old Brother and a 21 month old sister that run for him or somehow sense I put him down and they come running. Yesterday I let the kids know over and over and over that Spencer did not feel well and to leave him alone. I put Spencer in Sada's crib where I just knew he would be safe. Not even a couple minutes go by and I hear Screaming coming from Sada's room. It was Spencer. Sada had climbed into the crib and was laying on top of him...OH MY!! Also yesterday I put Spencer on the trampoline so I could push Sada on the swing, Kipling is happy playing on the slides and then all of a sudden I look over and there Kipling is jumping on the trampoline just laughing as he is jumping up and down and Spencer is going up and down just terrified. I run over yelling and screaming and poor Kipling is just staring at me terrified OH MY! Today I am fixing lunch and Sada and Kipling are supposed to be in there seats and Spencer is sitting on the couch in the Boppy, when all of a sudden I look over at Sada's empty seat. I go running and there Sada has already pulled Spencer out of the boppy and he is hanging off of the couch the only thing keeping him from falling is he is sandwiched between Sada and the couch. I come and say I will catch you Spencer and Sada moves luckily I was there to catch him. Poor Spencer. He will be a strong boy when he grows up thanks to his older brother and sister.