Spencer's first band Christmas concert

Spencer decided he wanted to participate in band this year. We let him choose any instrument.....he chose the drums. I was worried about his choice. But he has done well and enjoys playing. He had his first Christmas concert this year. He even had a solo. It was a lot of fun seeing him in action.


He gets to be in band with his 3 best friends, Barbara, Braxton and Gabe. His next concert is in the spring. 


Spencer is growing up on me so fast. I took him to buy some pants a few days ago. He needed to try them. As we were going into the changing room he said, "mom, um you don't need to be here......I am in the double digits you know."

Barbara, Spencer and Braxton

Braxton, Spencer and Gabe

What.......17 years old!!!!

Tanner turned 17 last week. I was teary eyed off and on that day. I was feeling overwhelmed with how much I love him and what a pleasure it is to be his mom. I also feel a little anxious knowing that he is growing up so fast. I remember the day he was born so well. It seems like yesterday. When he was about a week old I was holding him and loving him and I began to cry. Tom asked me why I was crying. I told him that I was sad because I loved our new baby so much but I knew that he was going to grow up and move out one day. Tom laughed and said he has 19 years until he leaves for his mission, you have plenty of time, enjoy it. That 19th year seems all to close now. Tanner-man, mommy loves you! Happy Birthday!

Spring Skiing....Alta

We finally got a ski day in as a family. Spencer and I have been out together a few times this year. Tanner has been out with friends, but we finally got Tom out with us at the same time!! Great family day! Spencer has improved leaps and bounds each time out this year.

Spencer on the ski lift

Tom and Spencer

Spencer, Tanner and Kim

We might even be able to go at least a couple more times before the snow melts. Living in Utah is AWESOME!! Winter is definitely beautiful in Utah.

Valentien's Card

Life has been a little crazy. Probably not any more than usual, but I am trying to help myself feel a little better about not getting Valentine's Cards out to family and friends. Rachel took this picture at Christmas of the boys in our backyard. I wanted to use this for our Valentine's cards. Sorry all. But here is the picture and maybe I will send them out to you for Christmas next year......LOL. I will get them in the mail before too long. It is one of my favorite photo's of them because they both look so happy.

Long weekend...........

I had an ear ache this weekend. I did not go to work on Friday. I have done nothing but stay home and rest. Spencer introduced me to Mario Cart on the Wii. I have had a lot of fun with it. In fact we have put in about 3 hours as a family playing Mario Cart this weekend. Hmmmmmmmm....maybe I should have an ear ache more often. Both Spencer and Tanner dominate when we play. Tom and I are still getting the hang of it. After the boys go to bed at night I am going to play a few rounds of Mario Cart so I can be competitive when I play with them. I love playing with them. It has been a blast.