Monday, November 29, 2010

Family Picture

2010

Got our family pictures back.  LOVE how they turned out.  Hopefully at least one of them will be gracing our Christmas cards this year. (pretty sure it's impossible for ALL of us to be looking at the camera at the SAME time) This picture will not however be making the cut.  Although, it's a pretty accurate depiction of who runs this house now a-days.  I'd like to say it was me...but who am I kidding.  The day I brought Natali into this world also marked the end of my reign as ruler!  All hail mighty Spencer.  (expect Isaac...apparently he's plotting and revolt)

Thanksgiving

I have no pictures of any of us on Thanksgiving, just the crafts that contributed to our gathering and feasting.  This year we were able to celebrate Thanksgiving with great friends, fabulous food, football, and the all important black friday shopping!

The company was wonderful.  One of the many perks about being in Texas (besides the wonderful weather during this time of year) is getting to be here with friends.  Serioulsy we are pretty lucky.  We all contributed to the meal and I have to say it was pretty AMAZING.  The nice thing about splitting it up was that all of us brought something, so no one felt totally overwhelmed.



Shauni made it all look professional with her table settings, and I contributed my knock of Pottery Barn mayflower name plates.  Not to shabby.


Earlier we made these cute little turkeys to go on the kids plates.  They didn't last long.  And I also brought along my "pumpkin turkey" to use as the center piece for the kids table.



It always amazes me how much organization and prep work goes into pulling of an event like this, and how insanely quick it all seems to be over.  But despite the fact that we are both over 24 hours + away from our families, it was a nice day.  It actually got chilly which helped with the holiday feeling.  Shopping was fun, and eating left over pie even better (just kidding, nothing is funner than shopping).

I am grateful for so many things.  Health, family, a residency program, and most important the gospel.  It's what helps to keep everything in perspective and keep me on the right track.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 26, 2010

Black Friday

I went. I saw.  I was in bed at 6 am.  It was AWESOME.  Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like standing in cold lines outside and plowing down your fellow neighbor.  Bring it!!!  Happy shopping.


Sunday, November 14, 2010

Don't Be Fooled

Don't be fooled by those sweet kissable cheeks and that "oh so sweet" smile.  Today Spencer morphed into a Sunday MONSTER!  It was one of those days that makes you swear that you will NEVER have another baby...ever!  That kind of day when you wonder why on earth you even try to go to church with multiple small children.  That kind of day when you finally surrender the white flag (because the child is crying so hard you are pretty sure he is about to make himself throw up), and one parent takes the MONSTER child home for a nap out of pure respect for the nursery workers.

Thankfully post nap he was slightly better.  Half MONSTER, half sweet Spencer.  Whenever I asked for kisses I got a nice whack to the face.  He launched his fork off the table repeatedly all while crying until I gave it back.  He cried while Ben was on the floor trying to play with him and every time I changed his diaper (what a mean mom)!  What's the deal...maybe there are more teeth coming in.  I swear that boy has been teething for MONTHS I tell ya!

Hallaluejah for bedtime, and rest for both MONSTER Spencer and mom!  Hope tomorrow is a better, monster free day! :)

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Final Halloween Picture

At our ward Halloween Carnival they had a photo area set up.  I'm so glad they did.  We actually got a family picture.  We're not all looking in the camera, but hey, it's better than nothing.

(and for the record I am NOT a Ute fan...it's a Steve Young 49er's jersey...I wouldn't want any confusion)

Monday, November 01, 2010

Guess Who...

It's MUSCLE MAN!  Cute Spencer Chase really got into the Halloween spirit this year.  He LOVED dressing up and while "trunk or treating"  he kept sticking out his hand waitinf for people to put candy in it.  It was TOO cute.

Spencer also hit the 18 month mark this last week.  Big KID!  He went in for his check up.
Stats...Height: 30.7 inches & Weight: 24 lbs (I think the doc said 25%)   ...that's teeny for Fluhman babies...






Spencer finally decided to walk at around 17 months.  He is still a little wabbly, but enjoying his new found mobility.  FINALLY!  Thank you Spencer.