Fun in the Snow!!

I couldn't get this picture to face right but I just wanted you to see the twins in their snow suits. Both of the suits were too big for them but at least they were warm.

Here is Sam getting ready to slide down the hill. He had a blast!!

Here is mommy, Aria and Sam getting ready to ride down the hill.

Here is daddy, Zachary and Sam. Just Zach and dad rode the sled this time.

It is so funny to watch these two interact. Aria is faster at getting places but Zach is close behind. Anyway, just as Zach catches up to Aria she is off to a new place. He'll just follow her around for a while until he gets tired of it and then he plays on his own. They both take each others toys away from each other but it doesn't upset them at this point. I'm sure that will change in a few months or weeks.

The above pictures were taken at Family Night yesterday. Travis found a big snow pile and shoveled out a path for the sled. Samuel was so excited he could hardly contain himself. He would have played all night. Aria and Zach even had a turn going down on the sled. It was fun and a great memory.

Good Night!!!!

Aria gets herself into fun places but gets mad when she can't get out. That's when big brother comes to the rescue.

Zach is starting to move around more and like his sister he can get him self into an area that he is unable to get out of. Again, it's big brother to the rescue.

You can't really tell but Sam got quite a black eye last week. The picture doesn't do it justice. He loves to answer the phone and door. My sister came to the door and Sam took off full throttle, tripped and hit his eye on the side of the couch. By the next morning it was swollen almost shut and black and blue. It hasn't bothered him one bit. Although he sat on dad's lap for quite awhile right after the accident until he felt better.

GOOD NIGHT!!!
I just have to share with you that I had the best night last night. I didn't get woke up once. I can't remember the last time I got to sleep through the night. Infact, I got 9 1/2 full hours of sleep. Sam was asleep by 9 pm and the twins were asleep by 8 am. I even got to sit in bed for a few minutes and play sudoku before I laid down. It was so nice to have a bit of peace and quite before bed. It makes for a calmer mom when you get a full night sleep. It was WONDERFUL!

Happy New Year 2010!

Today was Samuel's first day in Primary. I just had to take a picture because he was so handsome. I have to say I'm a little nervous on his ability to stay in his chair and be quite but he was excited to go. My little boy is growing up.

Daddy helped Sam build a tent. Of course, Sam wanted Aria and Zach to be in there with him. Aria had other things to do but did check in on them every once and awhile.

This was Christmas morning. Sam was more excited about getting the candy then the gifts. Infact, when we'd asked him what he wanted for Christmas he'd say, "just candy".

Zach is doing so good at sitting up. He likes playing with this toy. It was so funny the first few times he'd play with it he would pull to towards him and hit himself in the face. It took him a little bit to realize he was doing that to himself. He is rolling all over the place trying to keep up with Aria. He also scoots around in circles on his belly and backwards. He hasn't figured out the forward scooting yet. He will also claps when I count or sing Patty Cake. It is so cute.

Miss Aria doesn't have time to sit. She is on the move all the time. Her favorite spot in the house is at the cd's. She is so close to crawling. She does the army crawl now. She also will start moving her arms when a song comes on that she likes.

This is the twins with Great Grandpa and Grandma Spackman. It was so fun to see them at the Spackman Christmas party along with all the cousins and aunts and uncles.

Skyler and Zach at the Spackman Christmas party. Zach doesn't seem to mind having bows in his hair.

Cousin Kaylee and Aria at the Spackman Christmas party. We love having Kaylee around. She loves holding the twins and does a great job taking care of them. Wish you lived closer.

Christmas morning 2009. The best part about Christmas was sharing it with our kids. We had a year full of wonderful blessings. We look forward to this new year watching our kids grow. We so enjoyed all the cards and pictures this year. We love hearing from you.

A time of Thanksgiving....

The kids and I (Tami) went up to my parents for a few days. It was a lot of fun and Samuel loved being there and playing with Lady. (my parent dog) While we were there my brother Bret watched my kids and I went fishing with my mom and day. We all limited out and it was so much fun. It was freezing cold but totally worth it. Thanks mom, dad and Bret.

Zach is 10 months old now but this picture was taken when he was 9 months old. He is doing so good at sitting up. I was up at my in laws the other day (Travis mom is teaching me to crochet. She makes it look so easy and does a fabulous job. Thanks mom for being patient with me) and Zach sat for like almost an hour just watch us and a movie with Samuel. Zach is talking a lot and is very loud. He is all boy. He says da da da. It is so cute.

This is Miss Aria at 9 months old. My mom took the pictures again. She does such a great job. Anyway, Aria is 10 months old now and is rolling everywhere and I think with in a couple of weeks she will be crawling. She is always on the move. It is going to get crazy around here soon with these two mobile. She says ma ma ma. She sits well too but would rather be rolling around getting into things.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and of course have so much to be thankful for. Most of all our families. They love and support us always. I also want to say a special thank you to our birth mothers. They are very special to us and we appreciate there courage and selflessness. We love you all.

Happy Halloween

Samuel is always wanting to make the kids comfortable or happy. This time Sam put every toy in the swing with Zach thinking this would surely make Zach happy. Actually he was pretty happy for awhile until he couldn't move his arms to get to a toy. What a nice big brother.

Zach sitting with just a little bit of help from the boppy.

Aria sitting with just a little bit of help from the boppy.

I had posted a picture of Sam and Aria in the tub in a previous post, so I finally got one of Sam and Zach. Those are some clean good looking boys.

We where working outside one Saturday and Zach and Aria were tired of being in the stroller so I put them both on me. It worked for a little while. ha ha

Travis had a birthday on November 3th. Sam could hardly wait to carry the cake and candle over for dad to blow it out. I think Aria and Zach just wanted to get their hands on it. We hope you had a good birthday babe. We love you!!!

Samuel was a rodeo clown for Halloween this year. (compliments of my sister Amy) I thought he was so cute. He loved running up to houses and saying trick or treat. Of course, he could hardly wait to get the candy.

This is pre-trick or treating. Sam the rodeo clown, Zach the spider and Aria the bumble bee.

This was the finished product after carving the pumpkin. I thought Travis and Samuel did a great job.

Thankful for our Health!!!

Grandma R, Samuel and Grandpa R.
Sam is so happy when his grandparents come to visit. Unfortunately I don't have pictures to show how excited he is when Grandpa and Grandma P come to visit. He loves both grandparents and I'm so thankful for all of their love and support.

Zachary and Aria didn't want to be left out so we put them in their bumbo's to watch. I looked over and saw them holding hands. Isn't that cute!

Our family has been sick for the last week and a half (except for Travis). Zachary has been the worst. He is still sleeping a lot trying to recoup. I finally took him to the doctor on Friday and found that he has .... well I can't find the spelling for it but it wasn't the H1N1. He was fevering, throwing up, coughing and not eating much. Poor little guy. I just felt so bad for him. We can finally get him to smile and that makes me feel better. Aria just got a cough but it didn't keep her down. She truly is too feisty. Sam has had a fever, cough and sore throat. He feels much better and still has a slight cough. As for me I think I just had a head cold. We are defentantly on the mend and this was just a reminder of how thankful we need to be for our health.

I want to give a special thanks to my sister Amy who brought over dinner one night, my neighbor Kristi who also brought over dinner one night and my neighbor Holly who called almost daily to see if I needed anything and gave me 2 cans of chicken noodle soup. You all are so sweet and thoughtful. Your kindness was greatly appreciated and the food was delicious.

Very Special Day for our Family

LDS Logan Temple
Aria and Zach sealed to us for eternity

Of course Sam can't stand still and has to show off during our pictures

Outside the LDS Logan Temple
Family members who attended the sealing.

Samuel 3 years old
Where did the time go.

Sam finally sat still for just a minute and I just loved this picture.

Aria kept wanting to lean on Zach. This is how it is most of the time. When I do tummy time with the both of them, Aria is always rolling over on Zach.

I know the hat shades Zach's face but I sure love this picture.

Isn't he a handsome boy.

I love this hat and it's even cuter when Aria is wearing it.

My sweet little girl.

Over Labor Day week end we had Aria and Zachary sealed to Travis and I in the LDS Logan Temple. It was such a special day and I could hardly keep my emotions under control. They were blessed by Travis on that Sunday. Again, what a special day. Travis did such a great job. I'm so thankful for him. He loves our kids so much and is a great father. We thank all those who came and supported us. We have such great families and we love each and every one of them.

During all of this my mom took Samuel's 3 year old pictures and the twins (suppose to be 6 month old but ended up being 7 months old) pictures. She did such a great job. I love them.