Gatlinburg 2015

Family vacation!  This past Christmas we decided to do a trip instead of presents!  It was the best idea ever!  We had so much fun.  We met in the middle which is Gatlinburg how nice is that!

Here we are on our first stop!  McDonalds.  Can you tell we are so excited!?

We got there a little early so we went to one of the road side fair type things.  My boys really really enjoys this!  I think it was actually one of their favorite things.

The first night Ms. Susie gave us "big kids" a night out.  We went to the new little downtown like area in Gatlinburg called The Island.  It reminded me of a downtown Disney feel.

Our first official day, we just took our time and went to Dollywood's Splash Country.  We had planned to do the after three the next day is free.

We are all ready to go!

We came back and hit the hot tub!

The boys and Nat Nat!  They loved Nat Nat.

The whole family made a trip to The Island

One day during the boys nap the four of us went and walked around Gatlinburg.  I sure do miss my Rosie!

We of course went to the Dixie Stampede.  

At one point I looked down and saw this!  My heart melted!

Brant was worn out!

We grilled one night and had some of Mr. Ira's corn. Yum!

My little bunch!

This really was such a great trip.  We had an awesome cabin with an amazing set up.  Most of all we loved getting to hang out with these guys!  We miss them so much!

Spence's 1 year pictures and 12 month update

I just knew pictures with Spence would be easy.  He's always so happy go lucky!  Well except picture day of course.  Those teeth were really bothering him.  We still got several that I love.  You will notice there are none with Brant.  He was completely not in the mood. 

I love how the chair pictures turned out most of all!

Mr. Serious is below.  This really is a rare look for Spence.  He LOVES his daddy!

Goodness gracious, we love him!

HAPPY 12 MONTHS!! 

• Weight: 25lbs!  The doctor said he lost 3 lbs!  I'm not surprised he is so mobile now.
• Size: diaper-5 clothes- 18 month 
• two bottom teeth and I believe the top two are on their way too.
• Still a great sleeper for the most part
• Doing great with the cup and working on eating with a spoon.  If I dip it out and hand him the spoon he does perfect and hands it right back for more.
• Walking every where!  He's not 100% steady but he rarely crawls now.

• No change here....Food:  Loves to eat!  He eats any and everything. 
• Whole milk and we are having to give him some juice for constipation occasionally, but then he has diarrhea so we are trying to figure this one out.
• We are hoping he is not our biter.  We have noticed he appears to be trying to bite when he gets upset.  Hopefully that is just teething.  
• He is a determined little thing.  
• loves to be outside
• Wants anything Brant has and if we give Brant something and do not give him the same thing he will notice and get upset already!

Spence's FIRST birthday party!

We were extremely blessed that for both of the first birthday's for the boys...Ms. Susie (Ike's mom) has ask me for my idea on the theme and I have pinned some of my ideas on pinterest, and she used that and ran with it.  I am one of the least creative people in this world.  She is one of the most creative people in this world so it works out great. I always have a vision, but I could never pull it together like she does.  I knew I wanted Spence's party to be bold primary colors, so when I came across the planes, trains, automobiles theme I was sold.  Ms. Susie pulled it all together for us, and it turned out perfect!

We always want the 1st party to be close to our family.  Ms. Susie rented a huge room and playground at the community YMCA.  It turned out to be the absolute best location!  It was big and roomy

Mom and dad with the birthday boy!

Nana and granddady

Meme and Paw

Aunt Mary and Uncle Hank came down for the party!

Dalton and Preston

I did not do a big cake this time.  We never even cut Brant's because the cupcakes where sooo good!  So we did cupcakes and 2 SMASH cakes for Spence!

Stop light cupcakes

More party pictures!  The YMCA has all these mats for working out that they let us use.  They loved playing on those.

Brant taking a break for a cupcake.

Spence was so happy to see Libby at his party!

But Brant was equally excited to see Taylor Grace!

Love these two sweet girls!

Meme, Papaw and ALL their grands!

Nana and Granddaddy and the boys!

I think Spence's first birthday was such a huge success.  I am so thankful for everyone that came to help us celebrate out sweet little blessing!  

My oh my how time flies.  You are by far the happiest baby I have ever seen.  You laugh and smile all the time.  You can never know the joy you have brought into our lives.  It’s so neat when God surprises you with something you didn’t even know you needed.  That is definitely you.  Our family needed you.  It’s amazing how different and perfect you and Brant are for us.  I know that the Lord has amazing things for you, and I pray daily that you will love Him above all else.   Spencey Whincy, we love you so very much.   Happy birthday baby boy!