Proverbs 31 Pursuits

Our little David snoring

2012-01-29T15:31:00.000-08:00

Thought this was too cute!

Testing

2011-11-17T10:47:00.001-08:00

Testing with new phone

I Earn Swagbucks!!!

2011-09-28T09:53:00.000-07:00

I LOVE earning swagbucks and you can too. I save up my swagbucks with every search I do and when I have enough I redeem amazon gift cards!! IT WORKS!! I can't believe I could have been doing this all along. It's free!! Jason is very excited so when he is on the computer he uses the swag search tool bar as well. Try it out, it works!! Click the banner below!

Happy 4th Birthday, Michael!!!

2011-08-28T13:35:00.000-07:00

Michael turns 4! Everything and I do mean everything this Birthday is Superhero! Amber and Dad made Michael's Birthday cake together. They did a great job and it brought back some very fond memories from Daddy's childhood from when his dad made him a Superman cake! We usually do a small family party and the kids usually love it. We are blessed beyond what we could have ever dreamed to have you for our son, Michael!

He LOVES his new batman cave! What a doll house is to little girls this batman cave is to him. So much fun watching him play with it.

His very own Bible this year! He is so excited!

The villains to go with his batman cave

Finally, a superhero cape :D

Spiderman goggles!

Madison was thrilled with her puzzle she got for a party favor

Dad passing out party favors

Our oldest baby and our youngest baby

Alyssa's B-day-- Flashback

2011-08-25T14:53:00.000-07:00

Alyssa turns 9----back in March. I took pictures with my phone and these are not in order.

Amber ran the games. They played a game called "Vaseline race". Each girl dips her nose into Vaseline on one plate and dips her nose in the next plate of cotton balls and runs from the table to the chair and shakes it off as fast as she can while the next girl is dipping her nose. It was really funny!

Amber made Alyssa's cake and my friend Rebekah helped with some tips.
She did a great job!
Amber and Alyssa also did the decorations.

Amber and Rebekah

Alyssa and I went shopping for special cowgirl invitations. I put shinny stars to cover our personal information for posting these on the blog for the world to see ;)

Before it was finished. It was a tasty cake!!
She had a great time and we were worn out at the end!

Sweet time with friends

2011-06-28T19:43:00.000-07:00

I am making this a quick post. I have more to work on. This is a flashback! From 4th of July. Our friends cam over to eat and play. We all had a great time, especially the kids.

The kids got creative and put the slide in the kiddy pool
Jason and Stephen
Jenn and David
Amber made cupcakes and created an American Flag with them.
Madison LOVED the cupcakes! There is hardly a food she doesn't like.

Michael's got moves!

2011-06-28T18:49:00.000-07:00

Our Michael has got some moves (gets it from his momma)!

Daddy and Michael

2011-06-28T13:13:00.000-07:00

Grandma Sheila sent Michael a police uniform. It was a perfect find! He loves it and feels just like daddy. He currently lives in his new "uniform" and he arrests several of his siblings on a daily basis. So here are my men I will share with you, enjoy the pictures! I had fun doing a mini shoot with them.

hahaha, so glad I was able to capture his face here!

So handsome they are!!

Testing with my blackberry

2011-06-17T07:20:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm on my Blackberry and testing to see how well my phone will do letting me post a pic. he's 9 weeks old.

Happy Anniversary (10 years!) & Easter 2011

2011-04-25T18:47:00.000-07:00

On April 21st, 2011 Jason and I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary! Last summer we had begun talking and looking into making plans to celebrate by getting away together on a cruise. Neither of us have been but due to positive pregnancy test and the arrival of our new family member we decided to share this year's very special anniversary with our children. Jason and the kids made homemade Gnocchi's and steamed veggies, however he got so busy he forgot to thaw the chicken for dinner haha! So, in addition to dinner by candlelight, Jason took the time while David and I were sleeping to pick through some pictures that would date from the beginning until now and randomly place them throughout the table. It's one of the most creative ideas I have seen yet! It made for great memories, sweet stories, smiles, and laughter and the best part of all...we finally have a table with chairs we can all fit at haha! AND, I'd like to point out it's our first real set! We didn't sit at it the first few nights, it was too pretty to look at, and well, we have kids!

Anyhow--His idea lead me to have an idea. We broke out the home videos, could not find our wedding video at the time, and we had a million laughs including me getting annoyed with my own commentary on these videos trying to get Alyssa to talk for grandparents when she was a little bitty thing....guess I can talk a lot....geesh! Enjoy the pictures and the Easter pictures below!

HAPPY EASTER! David and I are not in these pictures because we did not go to church. Still recovering from the C-section and David being just a few days old we stayed home. Enjoy the pictures, they were taken in our back yard.

This one has to be my favorite.

Our girls are growing up so fast. And they would not stop talking to take pics.

My favorite people in the entire world! Not to forget little David whom I am holding while taking pictures.

Hope y'all enjoyed the post.
With much love, Rebecca

David Paul Spencer- Our Quiver is Full!

2011-04-16T19:55:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Family, David!
Born--April 13th, 2011--12:53pm- 7lbs 8oz 21 inches long

The first few pictures are Mobile pics and kind of grainy because I am exhausted and on meds. We are very proud parents and Jason is a wonderful husband! As a mom, my cup overflows and as a wife, I couldn't be any happier with the love I feel from my husband working very hard to take care of me and meet my needs! I respect him so much! I'd love to write more but I'm super tired! Enjoy the pictures, we miss you all so much, and wish we could have a family David party!

A very proud daddy!

Such a sweet face.
On our way home.

I love how he is smiling after nursing. He is snuggled up on mommie.

I feel head over heels for his little toes! hahaha

SO PROUD OF AMBER!! She stepped up to the plate to take on responsibility that wasn't hers to take on. She did a great job with the little ones and is in love with our newest addition.
Beautiful young lady! Growing up so fast!
Jason had the kids make me and David a Welcome home banner! They hung it in the breakfast nook. Brought tears to my eyes to come home to so much love, goodies, and a CLEAN HOUSE!
I LOVE THIS MAN!!!

I think David looks like Michael and Madison in this picture. I can see both of them.

Our Quiver is FULL and my babies make my heart smile! Madison wasn't so thrilled at first.

His first bath and he didn't like it. AND he peed and pooed for the nurse who said..."I've been doing this a long time and haven't had one do this yet" lol
As the doctor was cutting the cord and David was peeing on him, all I heard him say was "Hey, point that thing over there!" Then he peed on the nurse.

Was prepped, bored, and waiting for surgery (which I'm not fond of)
That's it for now folks.

We celebrated 9 years of Marriage

2010-05-13T18:42:00.000-07:00

On April 21st, Rebecca and I celebrated 9 years of marriage with a special breakfast of crepes (we learned to make them from watching the Food Network). The kids joined us and Amber and Alyssa enjoyed coffee with us, feeling grown up. I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful woman. Rebecca has been my true joy these last 9 years. We have been through a lot and have weathered a few storms together, but I feel our love is stronger than ever. She deserves a much more lavish celebration than this, but I gotta say . . . the crepes were pretty dang good.

To my sweetheart, I say:

I am still magnetized.
You are still my true north.

Jason

Happy Birthday Alyssa!

2010-03-03T08:55:00.000-08:00

Our Alyssa is 8 years old! So far she has had an exciting year. She played on a team in Upwards basketball for the first time this year. Their uniforms were blue and orange (shhh... don't tell Cameron bout these Auburn colors haha). Her last game was last Saturday and she made TWO baskets!! It was so much fun and we can't wait to do basketball again next year!

Alyssa-you have brought so much joy to our family. Daddy and I are so blessed God gave you to us to love, nurture, educate, and raise you up in a Godly home and in an awesome Godly church! We have watched you grow physically and spiritually and we know God has wonderful things in store for you and for your life to help further the kingdom of Christ in the years to come. We are so proud of you in everything you do. The world would be a better place if more people were like you. We pray God will fill you with his spirit as you continue to love others the way Christ loves you. Happy Birthday My Sweet Baby Girl!! (pink just for you).

She got some new clothes. She LOVED this dress! The smudge on her face is Ice Cream haha.

Jason and I never liked High Tops when they were in style and still don't but our girls love them.

Grandma and Poppy's card.

She wanted a totally different kind of cake this year. I found a $2 heart shaped pan at walmart and bought cookie dough then added ice cream balls with candles...it was fun to do with her and definitely different.

Madison somehow put a cracker on her head and it was stuck and she kept laughing at us. She is so sweet and too cute for her own good!

And now for our Basketball girl!! Lady Eagles!! YAY! WHOOHOO! Okay, so I get a little excited....it's the competitor in me ;p

I will work on some new pics soon!

February 2010 Snow! Lots of it!

2010-03-03T06:53:00.001-08:00

Hello sweet family! I'm sorry this is late. Here is the most snow we have seen in TX since we moved here five years ago. Fort Worth hit a record of about 10 inches of snow. I was so beautiful! We enjoyed every minute of it. Enjoy the pictures and I am working on my next post about Alyssa's birthday.

Merry Christmas and wrapping up the year!

2009-12-25T10:25:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone! It's been a very stressful year but also many blessings. I am so thankful for the love of God in sending us his only son for us, Jesus! I am especially thankful he poured his love out on me with snow. It's my first white Christmas. I am also so thankful for my children God has blessed me with and a new husband and awesome new marriage God is growing us up to be for his Glory. I pray that 2010 will be a year to grow in the Lord and bring him honor and Glory in all we do and above all....I pray we are filled with his spirit so others will see Jesus living in us.

I made this Christmas wreath a few weeks ago. It's real and I made it for free from left over tree stems from our tree. Amber went outside and picked me some holly buds. I have wanted to make one every year since Jason and I married almost 9 years ago but I finally did it this year.

Jason took me to a bed and breakfast back in November for my birthday. Its called the "Iron Horse Inn" and it's located in Granbury, TX about an hour from were we live.
It is a beautiful historical home!
We stayed in the cottage because we had to bring Madison with us. It was perfect!

All original lighting from the 1800's

All original wood work and fire place!

Me and my Maddie

Old tub that you better believe I took a soak in hee-hee

Merry Christmas!

Alyssa riding her bike in the house, they all did lol
Shannon--Michael loves these pj's

He is using his new flash light Grandma and Poppy gave him every chance he gets!
Our Christmas snow man!

My beautiful snow white! Uncle John and Aunt Em made her Christmas Day!!
I wish we would have gotten Michael's face when he heard his police car!
My sweet snow baby :0
Alyssa's choir at church. They did so well!

I love you all, enjoy the pics till next time!

Wrapping Up The Week and and a kidnapping

2009-08-22T11:11:00.000-07:00

Well, we wrap up last week with a smile and some laughter. On Friday Jason played with the boys and handcuffed them. They were so excited to be the bad guy lol. But first we will start with Amber being kidnapped. This was all I expected it to be....lots of drama!

Here is where we begin. Amber is officially a YOUTH now! How did this happen so fast? If you don't already know, we are members of Wedgwood Baptist Church. The leaders sent a letter to all the parents asking permission to kidnap our kids for breakfast. We made Amber get up at 6am and boy was she cranky! She demanded to know what was going on. She was soon to find out....hee-hee.

This was not a happy teenager!

Next--the bus showed up, I opened the door, and Lisa Jackson came running in and Amber screamed "What?!... Okay, now I'm scared!" and before she could finish her sentence Lisa snatched her up and she screamed "MOMMIE, MOMMIE HELP ME!!!!!" and screamed all the way out to the bus!

Excuse my pictures, I was holding Madison and trying to take pics....Jason was holding Michael and Michael was laughing. He thought it was funny.

This is my favorite picture! AND the reason she is already dressed is because Jason and I made a mistake. She was supposed to remain in bed and they were supposed to wake her up...oh well. At least she had no idea what was going on anyway. Jason said it was just as well since she shares a room with Alyssa...however, Alyssa can sleep through anything!

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The youth room

Here are some ramdom pics

She loves her mommie

Me and my sweet baby

I think Madison and I were thinking the same thing here hahaha

Jason took this picture of me....the reason it's so bright is because this is my halo shining all around me....sweet... innocent.... me... hahahaha (right)

Jason hog tied Amber

Grant and Tom

Until next time!!

Our first week

2009-08-20T07:34:00.000-07:00

This week Amber and I started baby sitting. So far this week as gone pretty well considering Amber got sick, but I have kept up with things pretty well. Homeschooling will bring about it's own set of challenges but I am ready to fulfill the commitments I have made to home school our kids, our Friends three kids, and care for them. They are like family to us so I am thankful for this opportunity to try something new and to help them out as well. Also, the boys call me Aunt Rebecca. I feel like they are my little nephews.

Madison pulled the toy on her bouncy seat for the for the first time this week. She worked pretty hard. She will soon have her motor skills learning more and more. Michael is having a language explosion lately but I will save those for a special post about him and celebrating his 2nd birthday.

Michael loves to help around the house....although, this isn't quite what I had in mind at the time hahaha.

We started some school work with the boys. Amber decided to do an educational craft with them. She called it the "Alphabet Tree"...I am very proud of her she was creative and did a great job with them. Tom is 5 and holding the red tree and Grant is 3. His favorite color is orange.

Michale loves to play with and help take care of Wilson. Michael is a paci supporter. He is slowly weening himself though.

This is a random pic but Amber saw this at a neighbor's house and told me she found her dream car in her favorite color so she took a picture hahaha! All she kept saying is "That's such a sweet car! I want one!".

Michael trying to feed Wilson. He is very nurturing.

And lastly, the kids had fun destroying the living room making a tent and playing all sorts of games. They did very well cleaning it up when asked too.

It's Thursday and I will most likely make the effort to blog weekly on Sat mornings. I think this will help me stay committed with a routine.

Random pics

2009-08-14T10:27:00.000-07:00

Love those cheeks!

Miss Madison hanging out with me.

Michael likes to play with Alyssa's baby

Alyssa set up tea for us

A baby bird hatched on our back porch

our little cutie

2009-07-02T07:31:00.000-07:00

She is 7 weeks and 3 days old. She makes some funny faces and funny noises.

Sweet & funny moments

2009-06-11T13:05:00.000-07:00

Jason & the girls recently went to a Father Daughter Banquet at our church
My sweet Michael & Madison. He loves his baby doll.

He calls her " My baby doll"

Cameron gave us a baby swing! It's been nice using it!
Grandma...we are starting to go bald :(

Amber spiked Michael's hair and said "Now he looks like uncle John!"

This baby bounce was a very nice gift for Madison!!

Michael is trying to pull her out

Michael! Desitine is Not lotion!

Michael stole Amber's ipod! We died laughing watching him dance!!!!

Michael stands no chance with two older sisters....They dressed him up LOL

She loves bath time

She was three weeks old hanging out in the Bumbo

36 weeks and counting plus Easter pix

2009-04-15T05:19:00.000-07:00

I went to the doc on Monday and everything is going great. Dr. Irwin said her heart beat sounds perfect and everything is going great. He is still confident that she will be in the 7 pound range... I certainly hope so. To use Uncle John's first words about Micheal that are so true and I will never forget..."Wow, he's a horse"....and he certainly was! I don't mind holding a horse just not giving birth to one hee-hee.

While I await for our new baby I'm trying to get everything ready. I don't know how mom did this four times... I am exhausted! Amber is moving in with Alyssa and Michael and Madison will be sharing a room. I decided this would be a better arrangement since we live in a three bedroom home now. Jason still thought it would be better for Amber to have her own room with her own privacy but I somehow led him to the dark side of my thinking and he finally agreed we should do this arrangement. Y'all who know Jason well know how hard it can be to change his mind, so, may the force be with me hahaha ;) Besides, three kids in one room is very snug even though I finally found a good arrangement for the furniture. When Cameron popped over to give clothes for Madison I showed her what I was thinking about with switching rooms and got her thoughts as well and she too thought it would be best to put Amber and Alyssa together and Michael and Madison together.

Y'all should know that it was very chilly outside on Easter morning and raining so we could not take pictures outside. We are talking about taking the kids to the seminary all dressed up for Easter and take better pix over there. We will take better pictures and the girls will not have to wear their sweaters. Jason took the pictures and Amber would not let me do her hair :( She also did Alyssa's hair....she was very sweet to help and was a big help on Easter morning.

My little man
I could eat him up....seriously...how cute can one little boy get? Well, he is a Spencer :)
My little ladies....

Me and Blessings :)

2009-04-02T09:04:00.001-07:00

It's not the best picture but here I am at 33 weeks :)
I start 34 weeks on Sunday.

My dear friend Cameron blessed me with some much needed clothes and dresses for the baby this week! But on top of the beautiful clothes-- she gave me a diaper bag with the letter "M" embroidered on it!! This is a first for me and I LOVE it!!! I was SO surprised! I feel so loved! I am using this bag or the hospital trip and of course daily use!

I LOVE bags. Handbags, diaper bags, I just LOVE bags! (an shoes ;p)
So Thank you so much again Cameron! I just Love the bag and you!!

Sit Ups with Daddy

2009-03-12T07:15:00.000-07:00

Michael has found that he likes sit ups from watching daddy to them as "homework" for the academy. He is cute as a button and his daddy is too ;)
I love my men!

Michael wants to be like daddy :)

2009-02-17T05:48:00.000-08:00

So, while Jason left the house to pick the girls up from LIT's and Nehemiah kids at church and while I went to the bathroom to get Michael's bath water ready he decided he wanted to help daddy spit shine his boots which would explain why he didn't come running when I told him it was bath time. He LOVES bath time. When I found him like this I could not help but take pictures! It was really messy but so cute! At least he didn't get any on the furniture.

Lets see.....

hmmm...how does this work?

What?

After his bath he decided to wear daddy's police hat. Our little police officer. He had a lot of fun running around the house in Jason's hat. He is such a character, he keeps us laughing.

Just look at that face....he's pretty serious about this job hee-hee.

Here is a face I just love!

He knows he is funny.

He refuses to wear it the right way. or any hat for that matter.

Someone is getting sleepy now. He ran himself tired.

Michael's Tool Time

2008-10-17T16:22:00.000-07:00

My little handy man! Granddad, Grandma and Uncle Josh will appreciate this! We walk into the kitchen to find Michael working on the cabinet door. No idea where he got the little screw driver from because Jason keeps them in the storage unit with his tool box and the door was not opened. In any case, we laughed so hard it deserved some picture taking and seemed blog worthy. He is truly a BOY! Um....he was wearing shorts at some point. hmmmm. Maybe I forgot to put them back on after changing his diaper. He goes through quite a few in one day! Pix are not in order. Enjoy him :)

He got a little tired I suppose
This little handy man needs a break

Priceless moments to treasure indeed! The Lord has truly blessed us!