Hospital Fun with Spencer!

The tradition continues! With every baby, Tyler takes chocolate cake and milk into the hospital and eats with the baby explaining how delicious this treat is. I bet Grandpa Hal would do the same if he were here! So far, three for three of our children enjoy this treat--it will be a while before we know if Spencer will like it.



Aunt Jodi and Spencer

Grandma Roundy and Spencer

Karson enjoying his brother and taking a nap! They sure do look alike!

Mom and Brynn--she didn't care much about the baby, just wanted to be with mom.

Braden and Spencer

Temple Square Visit

Hot Chocolate on a cold night after seeing the lights.


On the day after Thanksgiving, mom decided that going to Temple Square and seeing the lights and the Christus wouls be a great idea. (I guess I thought it would furthur my progression with the baby coming!) The kids enjoyed seeing this statue and learning of Jesus. They didn't enjoy the crowds, we will return when it slows down.

Santa Claus Visits

Santa Claus came visiting at the ward Christmas Dinner on Dec 1, 06. I was not able to attend as Spencer was born that day also. Grandma Jan and Tyler enjoyed their time seeing the kids on Santa's lap. Karson here whispered that he wants a "scooby doo umbrella." We will have to see if Santa can work miracles and find one!



Braden is the perfect age for Santa Claus. Tyler and I are soaking up our time as this fun will pass for him in years to come. Anyway, Braden asked for a "wallet." Lately, Braden is really into money. He has figured out that nearly everything in this world costs money. He wants money and a safe place to put it. Currently, he and Karson are earning $1 each week depending upon their obedience and such. Tyler and I are trying to teach them about tithing, savings, and the importance of money. Hopefully Santa can bring him a wallet because mom is tired of finding Braden's money stashed in a hiding place in his room.


Brynn didn't make it far on Santa's lap. She jumped right back into Grandma Jan's arms. She talks about Santa, but is not too fond of sitting on his lap and talking with him. Maybe next year?

Baby Spencer December 1, 2006

Here is our handsome son weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz and 20 in long.
Spencer came one week early by induction, and mom is glad he isn't any bigger.


Proud parents of Spencer!

Mom was in labor for approx. 5 hours. The epidural didn't work well the first time, so they fixed it a little bit and gave me a high dose of medication. This made mom numb all over including the fingers and chest area. They turned it off immediately because Spencer was ready to come out anyway. It is sure difficult to push when you are numb. It is a good thing that the doctor pulled the baby out after only 9 pushes--the umbilical cord was cut before the shoulders and the body came out--and he was purple. He did not breath for nearly 45 sec -1 minute. This sure made mom and dad nervous. But, all is well now. He looks like his brother Karson and has a tint of blue in his eyes, but who knows if it will stay?

We are home now and the kids sure enjoy their little brother. Dad returns to work tomorrow, Braden continues with school, and mom gets to work here enjoying the rest of the kids. Life is busy, but we will try to enjoy every possible moment while we can, because these little ones grow up fast. We are truly blessed and thank everyone for their help, prayers and love.