Almost done!

Our back yard is almost finished. Finally! They were supposed to finish Saturday except they couldn't get the rest of the rock and sod delivered, so we should get it finished up tomorrow. I have a day by day progress report on my other blog, spencerfamilyfunnies.blogspot.com. I have been updating that one better because it is linked to my yourtendermoments.blogspot.com page.

Spring Snow

We had a blast the other day as we played in the FOOT of snow mother nature blessed us with over spring break. Directly above you can see most of our favorite sledding hill in our back yard. Griff made a little jump at the bottom and they all had hours worth of fun. I make my first attempt down the hill without quite being prepared. It seemed like just a fun little hill, but you actually get going pretty fast! We had quite a bit of fun, and though this change in weather moved back our back yard installation by at least a week, I wouldn't have traded it for anything!

Happy Birthday Brynna!

I have never been good at getting birthday posts up, but I will get this done, even if I am a week late!

My dear sweet Brynna,
I hope that you had a fabulous time on your birthday this year. I can't believe you are already five! You have already grown into such a beautiful girl inside and out. I love how you are always the first to volunteer to help me in the kitchen and how well you play with Cyerra. You remind me so much of myself at that age, quiet, but always doing your best to make good choices. I look forward to seeing you grow even more, although if I could keep you at this age forever, I just might. I love you more than I can say and I am so proud to hear you call me Mom!

Finally Furnished!

We finally got new furniture so our front room looks like we live here! Still lots to do, but it feels like a huge improvement.

Happy Birthday Josh!

Josh,

Happy birthday! One year ago was the last time we saw you healthy and well. I loved to watch you play with my kids and let them chase you all over with such patience. They love you so much and we all miss you terribly. I remember meeting you for the first time and you were younger than Aaron is now. I watched you grow up from afar and am sad that I never got to know you well enough to share in so many of the memories that everyone else shares. I take comfort in knowing that you are part of our eternal family and that someday
we will be with you again. These pictures are how I will always remember you. So much fun and laughter. I smile all over again everytime I see them and remember how great it was. We are thinking of you today and always! We love you!

Great-grand kids collage 2008

Christmas Dresses

One thing I love about having three girls is finding pretty dresses that match. These are some of few pictures I have recently taken of Cyerra where she isn't squinting and making a funny face for the camera.

Ashlyn decided to help Brynna dress up in practice for her first dance recital. It was cute to see all three girls playing dress up together!

Simple Joys

No pictures for this post. I should have been quicker with my camera to capture our first snowfall in our new house, but alas, it has mostly melted already. It was enough to cover our not so landscaped backyard with a beautiful cover of white for a few hours. It made me smile. Actually I think I might have even whooped when I saw snow coming down. I might be silly, but I love to see the snow coming down. I love how it covers everything in a beautiful layer of white, if only for a few moments. I love the sparkle in my husband's eyes at even the thought of getting out and pretending to be a kid again with all of that white stuff. I love how excited my kids get to find all of their snow clothes so they can go build a snowman, even if it is only 18 inches high. I love kissing little fingers to warm them up after they come in from the cold. And lastly, I love having an excuse for a nice warm cup of hot chocolate!

Red Rocks

We had a blast with Taylor and Shannie last weekend at Red Rocks.

A Walking Contridiction

I keep saying that Griff has multiple personalities and he just hasn't been diagnosed. My theory started when he started going by Scott at work, but still wanted to be called Griff by friends and family. I always have to let him make the introductions because I am often unsure of which name he wants to go by when meeting someone new. However his recent wardrobe choices have erased any remaining doubt that there have to be two voices screaming for attention in his cute little head.

Go BYU! Go UTAH!

new landscaping

Here are some pics of our new plants in the front. Now I can't wait to get the back done next March!

Sunday Specials

We had some fun this morning when we were actually ready for church early!

A couple of weeks worth of water and it is looking pretty good. Notice the new tree too. I think our new neighbors are quite happy. Now on to the back yard!

We made it back for Aaron's Baptism!

Here is a pic of some of the family we had at the baptism.

Father and son in all their glory.

Grandma and Grandpa Spencer with Aaron on his special day.

Grandma JoLea with Aunt Melissa


The Spencer Boys checking out Aaron's new scout book.

All in all it was a fabulous time. We loved seeing everyone is who has been so dear to us for the last five years in the Garden 5th Ward. We will miss them.