Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Happy Birthday, Spencer!


If you've been thinking you've seen lots of birthdays on my blog, it's because you have! Our little family has 5 birthdays between June 1st and July 26th. It's a little daunting and exhausting. Poor Emma must feel a little left out having a Christmas time birthday!

Spencer just turned 6. It's hard to believe it has been 6 years since Spencer's miracle birth. He was our only baby who almost died during delivery. He gave us a huge scare, but Heavenly Father must have had a mission for him to accomplish here on earth. He let him stay and bless our lives.

Spencer the day he was born

Spencer is a hard worker. He has had so many setbacks with his speech and motor delays, but he never quits. He keeps trying his best even when it's hard. He is an example to me that we can do hard things. Every step with Spencer has meant so much to us because we would watch him struggle to accomplish each challenge in his development. He has truly been a joy to have in our family.

Spencer is a kid with no fear. He has always been our adventuresome child. If there is a mud puddle anywhere, he is the one to find it. When he was little, he would put on his superman cape. He thought he was invincible if he had the cape on. I finally had to hide the cape.

Spencer on one of his many escapades

Spencer is one of the most loving kids I know. He is quick to say "I love you." He is definitely his mommy's boy. He loves cuddling with mom. He has the largest heart.

Here are some of my favorite pictures of Spencer:

Spencer at 3 months
Spencer at 9 Months

Self Sufficient Spencer at 17 months helping himself to cereal from the 2nd shelf!

Halloween 2008

Disney World October 2008

We love you, Spencer!!

5 comments:

Joseph and Tiffany said...

Happy birthday Spencer! You are one awesome friend to Miles!

Emily said...

Wow, your family DOES have a lot of summer birthdays! Happy Birthday Spencer! It was fun getting to know him a little better through this post.

Did I miss your birthday??

Christina said...

Happy Birthday Spencer! He is such a sweet boy, I loved reading more about him!:) Hope he had a great day. And Happy Birthday to you also!!

Anonymous said...

I know this is a couple weeks too late but Happy Birthday Spencer! We really enjoyed being Spencers primary teachers. He is an awesome kid!

Anonymous said...

Happy B-Day Spencer!!!! What a handsome sweet boy!