Polar Express

We went up to Williams on Saturday to take the boys on the Polar Express. It was our first time and they loved it! Darian didn't want to go because she said it was for kids. After she saw our pictures, she was sad she didn't go. I guess we will be going back next year!

All aboard!

Santa!

The Spivey boys.

I love my little men!

We took the early train and came back to our room and snuggled up and watched a movie together. They are so cute in their matching jammies!

We woke up to snow on Sunday morning! As we were packing up to go, they couldn't wait to get out there and play in it. The excitement faded quickly when they got out in the cold. Luke REALLY didn't like it.

Happy Thanksgiving!

17!

Darian turned 17 on Thursday. Where did my little girl go?! Time really does fly. She is the funniest person I know. I love her goofy sense of humor and she really is my best friend. I am so excited to see what she does in life, because I have never known someone who has had so much going for her. Brains, beauty, athleticism, personality, and just a good person. I know, I'm a little biased. :) We love you Darian!

My brand new baby girl!

My little chunk at 1.

My little beauty at 3.

Karate champ at 6!

Her 9th birthday.

13.

17!

Another Great Trip!

Can you really have a bad time on the beach with your family and amazing friends?

All of our awesome kids!

Look at all my handsome guys!

The Daddies.

The best of buds. Nolan camped out in our condo and he and Noah had a couple of rows. During one, I said to them, "You guys fight like brothers!" Nolan said, "I know! Isn't it awesome?" Yes, I guess it is.

Note to self: Lose weight before next beach trip.

Love these two!

Daddy with his Lukey.

Look who is 5!

5 years ago today our sweet little Lukey-Luke was born. I can't believe our baby is 5! Luke is the kindest little guy I know. He is very sensitive and eager to please. He loves preschool and has developed a very serious crush on a little girl there. It's so cute to watch him get awkward when she is around. He is our best eater and loves Phineas & Ferb and playing video games. Although we have had to really crunch the tv time down because he likes them a little too much. He still takes naps, which I love because I occasionally get to take one with him! Caleb is his best friend and they are too cute the way they pal around. We love you Luke!

Erin with our new addition. Do I have you convinced this is Erin's favorite thing to do yet?

2 months.

6 months.


1 1/2


Luke loves babies and always wants his picture taken with them. Here he is with a very new Jack Franklund when he was almost 3.

As sweet as he is, he still has moments of a little temper coming out. This is his famous nose wrinkle expressing his displeasure at 4.

My big guy at 5!

Our Golf Star

We have been able to go to more of Darian's tournaments. I love watching her play. I can't believe she is a junior and we are starting to get involved in the college scholarship process!

Yes, she thinks she is all that!

Being Silly

Right after Grandma Brand's 90th, we headed right over to our good friend Dave's 40th birthday party. Oy! That's really all I have to say about that.

I'm only posting this picture to remind myself why I will no longer be drinking. Seriously, it was that bad.


I have no idea where they got this wig, but I love these pictures.

I love this kid!

Grandma Brand

We celebrated Erin's grandma's 90th birthday recently. It was a great chance to get a lot of pictures of all of the Spivey cousins.

The birthday girl.

Haley really enjoyed her cake!

Noah and Luke loving on Maddie.

Darian with her boyfriend Kevin.

Me and my Maddie!

Noah and Dylan.

Luke and Tyler.

They actually asked to have their picture taken together! Shocking because you have no idea how badly these two go at it!

Grandma Brand got this sweet rescue dog for her birthday. She was so happy!

More Maddie Time

Erin's most favorite thing in the world... Holding a baby while napping.

Lukey is in love with his new cousin!

I got one of him awake and holding her!

Madison

This is a long overdue post. Meet Madison Jolyn Brown. She is our new niece! Maddie was born on August 1st to Erin's sister Sarah and her husband Jeff. The whole family has anxiously awaited the arrival of this little girl!

Our first meeting in the hospital.

I still love wrinkly, purple baby feet!