Silly Squirrels

If you look closely you can see 4 squirrels.

Today I was washing dishes and looking out the window and saw two squirrels on a really small branch really high up in a tree. Jared has taught me to marvel at animals so I was watching them and hurried and grabbed my camera. Then as I was taking pictures I realized there was a third squirrel and then a fourth! My goodness, it's the middle of winter and there are squirrels everywhere. At one point I think they were all on this one tiny branch- thankfully it didn't break! Maybe one of the squirrels was stuck at the top of the tree and all of it's friends came to coax it down :) It gave me a good smile watching those little critters.

More Fun

Today Madeline found my exercise band and put it around Aliza's waist and was leading her around. They were both giggling and having so much fun. Who's leading who? :)

Rachel's Eating Cereal!

I just can't believe how big Rachel is getting! She is 5 1/2 months and it has just gone so quickly! I fed her some baby cereal today and have to say that she wasn't a big fan. That's okay. She has gotten two teeth and you can see them when she smiles! She is rolling over, laughing, and playing with toys. Even when she was sick this last little bit she still had lots of smiles. How can you not smile back to that that cute little face? I'm thankful for our sweet baby Rachel.

Ring Around the Rosies

Last night while Jared was gone to scouts Madeline and Aliza were singing ring around the rosies while dancing. I thought it was really cute. I just love it when they play nicely together.

Baby it's cold out there!!

I don't know the last time I remember it snowing ALL day! I have to admit that it is kind of fun. I want to snuggle up and read a good book. Despite the weather I bundled up the girls and went to aerobics and then book club. We got to choose a book on Joseph Smith this month. I started reading "American Prophet, The story of Joseph Smith" and it was really good. It is a picture book, so not a hard read, but I learned things even though I only read 25 pages of it. Anyway. I am thankful to be able to read and I'm thankful that we can be studying the teachings of the prophet Joseph Smith in our church lessons for the next two years. I pray that I can gain a stronger testimony of Joseph Smith and also a better testimony of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
One more thing, yesterday my mom called to let me know she is coming up for a week at the end of January to help me while Jared goes on a business trip. I feel so spoiled that she is coming! I am not looking forward to Jared being gone, but the fact that she is coming helps me feel better :) Thanks Mom and Dad!

Baby Bunk Bed

When we were in Utah my Grandma was getting rid of alot of stuff. To say the least we had a car load when we left. Among the things we got was a bunk bed for dolls.


I guess Madeline and Aliza thought the bunk bed was for them. :) Come to think of it, it would save on space :)
Thanks for all the fun stuff Grandma and Grandpa

Holiday Catch-up

It's been quite a while sine I blogged because we were visiting our families in Utah. We had a great vacation and had fun spending time with everyone. The girls did pretty well for the most part, minus getting sick and being grouchy because of a lack of sleep, I think they had a lot of fun. Highlights of our trip were:

The Spencer family Christmas party in Heber


Acting out the nativity scriptures with the Smith family














Getting to see both of our families on Christmas Day,sledding, playing games, and just hanging out.













The Pratt family chess tournament and celebrating New Years with Jared's family


















Oh yah, and of course, opening/ giving presents:)















We had so much fun hanging out with everyone. Thanks for all the gifts and the kindness. Happy New Year! We love you all!