Here we are with another month that has come and gone. I really can't believe how fast time passes. It's kind of sad in a lot of ways - where Jake is concerned, I just wish it would slow down a bit. This month has been super busy for me, but I've enjoyed so much of it too! Here is a synopsis of all we did this month:
- We started out the month by celebrating my niece's, the lovely Miss Zoey, 8th birthday! Seriously can't believe this girl is already 8! I love her to pieces and can't imagine not being a part of her life. It is so wonderful to live so close to my sister and be an active (although less active now that we have our own kid) part of her and her girls' lives! I love them so much and can't wait for #3 to arrive! Jenn & Ben planned a fun "kid" party for her the Saturday before her birthday. Jake and I dropped in after Jake woke up from his nap. They had a clown do most of the show and Zoey LOVED it! It was fun to see the kid's excitement. Then on her actual birthday, February 4th, I got to go to dinner with her to Tepanyaki...yum! Steve was not feeling well that night and Jake was a holy terror, so unfortunately I snuck out just as soon as I snarfed down my food. She has made the decision to be baptized and that will take place the same weekend as the Spencer girl #3 baby blessing in April.
- Our sweet and devoted dog Macey turned 4 on February 6th. She is just one of my kids at this point. I love her and even though it is harder taking care of our dogs now that we have a kid (and a husband), I wouldn't trade her for anything. She is our first baby girl and will always be a special part of my life.
- We attended the baptism of our cute nephew (actually great-nephew, but who's counting...)! Maxwell is a fun, kind and talented boy. We enjoy being a part of his life and watching him learn and grow into a sweet boy. His parents, Emily & Ryan, are wonderful! I am so happy to be a part of their family by marrying Steve.
- Of course, we had to celebrate Valentine's Day this month! Steve surprised me (total surprise) with flowers and chocolates delivered to my work. I'm grateful for him remembering me and spoiling me. It was a lovely bouquet of tulips and iris' in the most adorable vase ever! I really enjoyed them as they started to bloom over the next couple of days. We invited my mom over that evening for dinner. Steve got held up at work that night and didn't get home until about 7pm so I did all the cooking - and I must say it was pretty stinking good!
- The week after Valentine's we headed to St. George, Utah, for the entire week! It was awesome! Steve had a work conference and so I took a much needed vacation from work, we found a sitter for our dogs, we packed up for an army (it's amazing everything you have to take when you have a kid!), and headed out. We had so much fun...even though it wasn't warm the entire week - we did get about 3 good days out of it! I enjoyed every day I got to spend with Jake just being mom. We went to the park, went on walks, went swimming, walked around the mall (a lot!)...seriously though, I didn't spend a ton of money, I just needed to get my exercise in while I was gone so I became a mall walker that week ;) Jake LOVED the swings! He didn't want me to take him out even though I had pushed him for well over a half-hour. Needless to say, I cannot wait until Spring as he is going to be so much fun this year! We returned to SLC just in time for another huge snow storm, yuck! Did I mention I'm ready for Spring?!
- I dropped in for the wedding reception of a wonderful friend the evening I returned from St. George. Steve really hates things like that (he barely let me have my own)...so I took Jake with me for a date. I love my boy - he is always so darn cute! Here are a few pics of him being cute. He loves to be tickled and laughs hysterically whenever we do it to him!
- Young Women's has been fun this month. It has been busy, but fun! Our main activity this month was New Beginnings. It was a wonderful evening - if I remember, counting the new beehives that are coming in this year I think we had 10 there that night...which is really good! Since our ward split last month, our youth numbers have dropped significantly. It is a small group, but a really good group of girls that I am having a blast being a part of! All the planning and preparation paid off as it turned out wonderful. Our theme for the year is "Stand Ye In Holy Places" and we used a shoe theme for the night. Becky made the most amazing cupcake shoes ever! They turned out SO CUTE!
- I'm still doing WW and really making some good changes! It is hard and continues to be a constant struggle (don't know why I thought it wouldn't since I've dealt with it my whole life)....but it's been fantastic having friends do it with me as we can keep each other motivated. I'm now down 13.4 lbs for the year...not as much lost in February as January, but I'm hoping to pick it up this month! I saw this on FB today and think I will try to remember this advice!
I think that is about it so I'll quit for now :)
