Harrisburg Pennsylvania Mission

I was able to take the kids back to visit my parents in Harrisburg PA. Where they are serving as Mission Presidents for three years. It was so wonderful to spend time with my parents and Spencer and Abby loved playing with Nana Jane and Papa Pugh. The week was full of great adventures and memories for all of us!

We went to Dutch Wonderland where Spencer had a great time riding rides and watching a diving show. The theme park was perfect for little kids and it was so fun to watch him enjoy everything!

Nana Jane made everything so fun for the kids. She spoiled them rotten with clothes, toys and lots of play time. Spencer especially enjoyed the tent that Nana made. Every morning Spencer would wake up and go get his Nana and Papa to start the day off right. He was so happy to be with his grandparents and love them up.

Aunt Lizzy came with us and I can not thank her enough for helping me with the kids and traveling with the madness of children and all the gear to get to and fro. We love you so much and had fun playing with you! You are the best sister anyone could ever have! LOVE YOU! I love this picture of mom and lizzy! We went to Amish Country in Lancaster it is beautiful and so fun to visit this part of the country.

Spencer in a Horse and Buggie

Abby Jane with Nana Jane! Abby was delighted to be showered with love and so many kisses! She was happy, giggly, cute and so good! She is the best little thing and she did all her baby tricks including a Hi Papa!

It was so great to see my parents and I am so proud of their dedication and service. My children love you so much and so do I! One year left and we are counting down the days until Thanksgiving! Thanks for everything!

NO SMOKING!

I took the kids to the Farmer's Market a week ago and we had a fun time looking at all the fresh produce and homemade crafts. The market is held at Pioneer Park which is home to many homeless men and women. As we were walking around Spencer was having a day full of chatter and curiosity. He kept asking why people were taking naps on the grass instead of their bed, and why there was a shopping cart at the park, etc. The questions kept coming as I tried to distract him from this new reality that not everyone has a home.

Spencer ran up to a homeless man who was minding his own business but was smoking and gave him the following speech:

Spencer: Don't smoke Jesus said it is bad for our body's. It will destroy you.

Mom: I am so sorry he is just learning about all kinds of new things and I am trying to teach him some house rules.

Stranger: Well.. I think he is right smoking will destroy my body.

Spencer: Mom, I was just telling him what Jesus told us!

Pretty cute! He is just learning so much and when I think that I am teaching to a very distracted 3 1/2 year old, he is actually picking up what I am saying! But, my next teaching moment was in the car explaining that everyone has their free agency and makes their own choices, we will see if that stuck in his mind before he scolds another innocent bystander. So be careful if you are doing something wrong Spencer will tell you to stop!

LAGOON

We took the kids for a fun day at Lagoon! Spencer could not get enough of the rides, he kept saying,"one more no two more." It was fun to watch him ride everything. Spencer has no fear and was more than willing and eager to go on the "BIG RIDES", He was the perfect height for some of them and he loved being a "BIG KID". Here goes Penny on the BAT! (Look how little he looks in those seats, do you think it's safe? Let's say mom was more scared for him than he was!)

About to get very wet! He loved it even though you couldn't tell from this picture!

Abby was such an angel, being so patient while we took Penny on rides and she had treats and all the attention from her mom!

LeT's EaT CaKe!

Abby enjoying her chocolate birthday cake! Yummy!

She was so sweet, she would put her hand out full of cake and offer a bite to everyone, Spencer took her up on the offer!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBY!

Abby Jane turned 1!

We had a great BIRTHDAY party for our little girl! We celebrated with our wonderful family! Thank you to all the cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents for making Abby's day so fun and special! Look at those big brown eyes, she is so adorable!
I made her a cupcake cake, she loved it and it was fun to make something so pink and yummy for her!

THE DECOR!

She Loved her cake, she was all smiles when she saw it!

She was one spoiled Little girl with all kinds of fun presents and she especially loved her cabbage patch kid, she was giving it kisses through the box!

Princess Abby Jane!

We love you so much Abby and we are so grateful that you belong to us! You bring peace, tenderness, and love into our home. You have been such a blessing and We love you!