HAPPY BIRTHDAY SPENCER!

It's been one whole year since our little Spencer boy was born. I can hardly believe that so much time has passed already. I still remember so vividly the days when he was so tiny and I wanted to frame that very moment so I wouldn't ever forget. I look at all the pictures from the past year and am amazed at how big he has grown! He is turning into a little boy...no longer my little snuggle bug baby. I am so proud of him though--proud of all he is learning and doing. But most of all I am proud to be his mom.

When I see Spencer, I see hope in things unknown. I was terrified at the prospect of 3 children--I wasn't sure I could be a good enough mom for yet another little person. I even remember being in the hospital and feeling like I could hold off having him for as long as possible because then EVERYTHING would change. And you know what? Everything DID change. But it changed in a way that I could never have planned myself. Spencer has brought me a new outlook on life and plans and loving. I feel so blessed to have him in my life...I think we ALL feel that way.

Spencer is such a smiler! As I was looking through the pictures from the past year, I had a terrible time choosing because he just melted my heart in almost every single one. Always big, bright eyes and such innocence. As I watched him today, I realized how far he has come in such a short time. I remember worrying that he would never roll over or crawl because of how much his siblings "loved" / attacked him. Now he is off and climbing everything he can. He stands on his own and gets around WAY to quickly. I love to see him watching Jenna and Kaden...you can just see him planning his next move to try to get involved in whatever they are doing!

Sweet Spencer--we love you so much! Thank you for all you have taught us in such a short time...thank you for your precious smile, your sweet cuddles, and your contagious giggles. You make life so much better!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!