Weekly Review: February 21 - 27

About 48 hours ago Mommy and Daddy made a last minute decision. We decided that Daddy would stay home and got caught up on some office work while Mommy and the boys made a flying trip to South Dakota! So Sunday morning, as Daddy left for church, the boys and Mommy loaded into the RSV (red sport vehicle) and made tracks to SD! Right before we left, our good friend Jenny surprised Brian and Spencer with travel goodie bags and they were a huge hit with the boys!

Our goal for travel day 1 was to get to Sioux Falls. Once there we spent the night at Mommy's best friend Jannelle's house. Spencer got a big kick out of Jannelle's dogs Sophie and Sam. Even though both dogs were incredibly kid friendly and very gentle, Brian wasn't quite so sure about the whole deal. Thanks for everything Jannelle - we can't wait to see you again!!!

We went to South Dakota to visit Grandma and Grandpa but we did have another reason for this particular trip. We wanted to go to Pierre and watch Senator/Grandpa in action at the state capital! While we were enjoying our day at the capital, we ran into some royalty - the lovely McKenzie Haley, Miss Rodeo South Dakota!

We were introduced by Senator/Grandpa during the legislative session! The added commentary you hear is why we opted to stay in the gallery this year instead of trying to sit next to Grandpa downstairs. I also apologize for the shaky video - Mommy had some "assistance" filming this one.

....and once again, we managed to rub elbows with South Dakota Governor Rounds! If you have the opportunity to go to your capital, (whatever state it may be in) we highly recommend it. It really is interesting and important seeing your government in action.

For a long time, Mommy and Daddy never thought we would say this phrase, "Spencer needs a haircut!" Well, he needed one so we paid a visit to Grandma's good friend Ann.

Thank you Ann! Spencer is back to his ever so handsome little self again!

PS: We sent long distance birthday greetings to the boys cousin this week. Happy 10th Birthday Krista!!!!!!!!!

Weekly Review: February 14 - 20

On behalf of Spencer and all of us, we wish you all a very Happy Valentines Day! Spencer is posing next to the beautiful flowers that he helped Brian and Daddy pick out for Mommy!

Grandma and Grandpa came over tonight to join us for a Valentines Day dinner. Keeping in line with the day, for "zert" we had a variety of fruits that we dipped in chocolate. Spencer was particularly fond of the chocolate dipped strawberries!

Spencer's brother Brian has been studying doctors this week at school. So, when Brian came home from school on Friday dressed like a doctor, Spencer wanted to be in uniform too! He opted to go with the fire fighter look though!

Weekly Review: February 7 - 13

Super Bowl Sunday doesn't mean much to the boys yet so - Sunday was just another day of playtime for them! A while back, Grandma made the boys an accessory to use in their play kitchen. She made them some hot pads! What would two little boys do with a couple of hot pads you ask? Well, they know EXACTLY what to do with them!

It's been awhile since we posted a "Random Cute Picture" of Spencer so.......here ya go! It doesn't get much cuter than this!!!

Weekly Review: January 31 - 6

On Wednesday evening of this week, Brian's school had a fun event planned. Kids from Preschool through 2nd grade (as well as their siblings) were invited for "Bedtime Stories". Teachers and members of the school/church staff invited us into their rooms where we snuggled in and listened to a bedtime story. There were 8 different reading stations that we roamed between. To add to the fun, the kids (as well as the teachers who were reading the stories) all wore their jammies! Both boys (okay - Mommy and Daddy too) all had a great time! Spencer in particular seemed to really enjoy getting to be a big boy and go to Brian's school!

Hi Ho - Hi Ho - it's off to work in Daddy's vest I go!

Grandma D had to be at the hospital bright and early Friday morning as she was scheduled to have rotator cuff surgery. She came through the surgery very well but her doctors decided that they would prefer for her to have a sleep over at the hospital and not go home until Saturday. On Saturday morning, Uncle Corey flew in prepared to assist his father with home health care for the next few days. Needless to say, we all love it when Uncle Corey comes to town!