Just Stuff

Friday night was girl's night, which we try to have once a month. I really look forward to it and love spending time with friends. I love my kids and husband, but there is nothing like spending time with just the girl's. We went to Red Robin, which we do pretty much every month, and then went to Border's at midnight to get the Twilight DVD. I must say that we were definitely the coolest people there!

On Saturday we took Emma to Encanto Park with some of Shaun's family. She had so much fun! She really enjoyed riding the rides and running around. She loves anything outdoors. She is getting a little better at listening and staying close by. She is so independent and wants to do things by herself.

(Emma and her cousins.)

On the helicopter

Spencer had a good time too....

Taking a rest

All of us

After the park we went to Shaun's dad's house for tacos. And Spencer turned into a pirate.

Monday we went and looked some houses. We walked into the second house and fell in love! It's a foreclosure, but is in really good condition. Fresh paint and carpet. Vaulted ceilings and so much light! We put in an offer and are waiting to hear back. I hope that we are able to get it. It has some things that need to eventually be updated, but is move in ready. Keep your fingers crossed!!!

Here is the house, we are so in love.

And here is just a cute picture of Emma at Sam's club.

Not Much

Not too much has been going on this week. We went to Shaun's Aunt Sheri's house for St. Patrick's Day. They are Irish, so we had Corned Beef and Cabbage, with red potatoes and corn bread. It is really good, except for the cabbage. His aunt lives on an acre, so Emma had a great time running around, getting dirty and of course bonking her head and scraping her nose. I didn't take any pictures, but we did attempt to get one of the four of us. Not great....

We are doing some serious house hunting. We went and looked at one yesterday. We didn't like it, but we are still searching. Our real estate agent asked how old Spencer was. She said, "How old is the baby, eight, nine months?" I was like are you kidding?? He is 2 1/2 months old. She was like, "Wow. He's pretty big. Almost the size of my one year old nephew." She must have a SMALL nephew. Or I have one BIG child.

(Here he is, doing what he does best)

We are hoping to find a home soon. While the price is RIGHT.

Four Years.....Already

Today is our 4 year wedding anniversary. I can't believe it's already been 4 years! We actually have 2 anniversaries. March 12th, when we got married and April 29th, when we were sealed for time and eternity. I am a convert to the church and we got engaged before I was a member of the church for a year. Neither one of us could wait until then to get married, so we got married in our singles ward building and then got sealed a year later.(some random pictures from our wedding day)

I never knew that I could love someone so much! Shaun is the funniest person I have ever met. He makes me laugh and smile everyday! Sure, we have had disagreements and financial hardships, but we love each other so much and would do anything for one another. Everything always seems to work out and we are so blessed. I'm so happy and excited that we get to spend eternity together!!

Everyone is always curious about engagement stories. And ours is super cheesy!! It was December 22, 2004. I just knew I was going to get that ring I wanted so badly. Shaun told me were going to drive to Mesa and go to the visitor's center at the temple. But, first we were going to stop at the park across the street and exchange Christmas gifts. I knew it, he is going to propose! So, we get out our gifts and he hands me this HUGE box. I'm thinking this box is to big for a ring. :( I starting unwrapping and there is another box and another box and another. I open a bunch of boxes until I get down to a small CELL PHONE box! Oh, great a new cell phone. (he told me I said that out loud! How embarassing, I meant to say that in my head) Crushed, I open the box and inside is an even smaller box. I open the box to find the ring I have been waiting for. With tears in my eyes, I turn to Shaun, who is now on his knees. And he says the words I have been waiting for, "Heather, will you marry me?" Of course!! Yay!! And that is how we got engaged. Long story!!!

(Engaged)

Four years later we have two beautiful children and lots of memories. I can't wait for countless years of more memories! I love you Shaun Reed!!

(Us now, we really need to take a good family picture.)

Baby one: Emma

Baby two: Spencer

2 months and Counting

Today was Spencer's 2 month check-up. The doctor said he looks perfect and to keep up the good work. Here are his measurements:

12 pounds 12 ounces: 75th percentile

24 1/4 inches long: 90th percentile

He is growing well and is very healthy and happy! Yay!!

Emma loves her little brother. She always wants to hug and kiss him. And wants to hold him in her lap. Even though it seems like he is almost as big as she is! She also likes to help buckle him in his carseat or swing and throws his diapers away. She is such a big helper!

Blessing and Belly

Spencer was finally blessed this past Sunday. And I must say that it was AWESOME! I haven't felt the spirit so strong in a while. I feel so blessed to have a husband that can use the priesthood to bless our child. Some of my family was there and Shaun's mom. I hope, even though my family are not members, that they could feel how powerful a blessing is. Just hearing a father's blessing makes me want to have more kids for him to bless!! :)

My good friend Shauna (from Ghira Daisy Photography-link under friends list) took some great pictures of me a little over a week before Spencer was born. I love how they turned out.

Beef Eaters

Shaun and I had a nice Valentine's Day. We got to go on a nice quiet date, alone! We had dinner at one of our favorite places: OutBack. Because, as my friend Shauna says we are BEEF EATERS! Anyways, we splurged and I had a Filet Mignon and got yummy smoothies. Usually we only have water. Then, we went to see the movie "Taken". It was a really good movie, I recommend it. And then for the most romantic part of our night..... we went to Walmart and got diapers. I don't have any pictures of our night, since neither one of us likes our picture taken, but we had a great night together.

As for our kids: they are growing too fast. I can't believe Emma is going to be two May 30th! She is talking like crazy, mostly words and a few short sentences. She is obsessed with Elmo and Sesame Street. (She calls them all Elmo) She is already starting to wear 24 month clothes. My baby girl is growing up so fast!

Emma isn't the only one growing up too fast. Spencer is getting huge! I weighed him on our scale, I don't know how acurate it is, but it said he weighed 11 1/2 pounds! He is starting to wear 3-6 month clothes and he is only 6 weeks old! He is getting better at holding up his head and is smiling more and more. And he is such a good sleeper. He sleeps all night! He usually wakes up around 6 am, I nurse him and he sleeps again until Emma wakes up at 9 am. I sure love my babies and feel so blessed to have them in my life!

Sleeping in the swing

For some reason the flash didn't work

Four Weeks and More....

Spencer is 4 weeks old now. I took him for his well check today. He weighed 10 lbs 3 and 3/4 oz amd was 21 and 3/4 in long. He grew soooo much in such a short amount of time! And the doctor said that he is still perfect.

Shaun and I had our first alone date night since Spencer was born. On Thursday his boss gave him Suns tickets. So, of course we had to go and use them. My mom came over and babysat for us. The game was fun, but they lost. Which they have been doing all the time lately. But, it was fun to go and just spend time with my husband. (I hate putting up pictures of myself!!)

The court view.