Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Engagement Pictures
These are a few of my sister and Ryan's engagement pictures I took for them. I had only had my camera for a week or so, so I didn't know alot about taking professional pictures and just thought they were going to be for fun...BUT, they liked them enough to actually use them for their announcement pictures. Anyways, I took like 2oo pics, but here are just a few of my favorites. Keep in mind..these have not been touched up or anything!! lol..
HERE COMES THE BRIDE!!
My little sister got married this weekend!! She was the most beautiful bride and everything went so smooth. It was a crazy buys weekend at the McSpadden household trying to get everything ready, but it all came together nicely and they are finally married for time and all eternity! Ben and I got there with our kids Thursday night around 11pm and stayed through Sunday. Friday was spent getting everything put together for the reception and all of the final wedding touches and then Saturday was the big day. I was so excite/nervous for her I barely slept a wink all night! I got up early that morning and did her makeup, got the kids ready, and off we went to the the Boise temple where they were married. It was a beautiful ceremony and it didn't help that I was pregnant because I cry over anything anyways,..I bawled like a baby through the whole thing. I was ok until she started crying and then I lost it. Something about watching your baby sister getting married, I was very emotional all weekend. It was so neat just seeing her so happy and in love, it made me so happy that she found that for herself. Ryan is an amazing guy and adores Taucia. He treats her so good and just watching the way they interact with each other made me so giddy for them.
We had a lunchin at the church afterwards where of course my dad makes me get up and give a speech..which of course I bawled through again! We then went back to my parents, rested for a little while (oh and may I mention that my husband came down with a sore throat the morning that we left. He pretty much slept the whole first day we were there and whenever he got a spare second to rest. I thought he was just being a baby with a bad cold. But come to find out when we got back in town...he had STREP THROAT! I felt so bad. I did have some left over amoxicillan so the first day he started complaining I made him start taking that. Good thing too or we probably would have all got it. Anyways, he was quite the trooper with me dragging him to everything!)
The reception was that night and it turned out awesome. It was at the church and Taucia didn't want it looking like a church gym so they pretty much transformed the whole thing! Hanging lights, that see through sheer material over the lights, everything! For food she has an ice cream bar with every topping you could think of. A chocolate fountain and lots of yummy things to eat. It was a crazy busy night with all three of my kids tired, visiting with every person that came to the reception (it felt like...she knows SO MANY PEOPLE!) but it turned out amazing and we are so happy for her and Ryan! They are so happy in love and so cute. We are so proud of them and hope they know how much we love both of them. Thanks for a fun weekend guys, WE LOVE YOU!!
The VERY happy couple!!
It wa so cute, as soon as Taucia came out the doors Austin ran up to her and gave her a big hug.

Ryan's family, they are all super nice.
She made such a beautiful bride!!

YEA!!!

AWWW

YEA!!!
AWWW
They were so happy, it was so cute
Outside of the temple

My darling little princess holding my bridesmade flowers..she carried them around ALL NIGHT!

This was the look I got from Talon pretty much all night...pulling on my legs screaming "MAMA!! MAMA!! He wasn't quite sure how he felt about all those people there so was a little nervous. Pretty dang cute in his studly little vest though!

My darling little princess holding my bridesmade flowers..she carried them around ALL NIGHT!
This was the look I got from Talon pretty much all night...pulling on my legs screaming "MAMA!! MAMA!! He wasn't quite sure how he felt about all those people there so was a little nervous. Pretty dang cute in his studly little vest though!
Daddy daughter dance..my dad was pretty muchh in tears.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Oh how I love this little boy
Two of my favorite quotes from Austin as of late:
Last night we were driving home and as he is looking out the window he says,"Mom, is the moon the door to Heavenly Father's house?" haha!
Second: I noticed every time I give Austin kisses lately he wipes them off. So, I asked him why and he said,"Mom! You are a girl! Every time you kiss me it makes me look like a girl...and I'm a boy mom!" He was seriously upset about it, it was hilarious.
Last night we were driving home and as he is looking out the window he says,"Mom, is the moon the door to Heavenly Father's house?" haha!
Second: I noticed every time I give Austin kisses lately he wipes them off. So, I asked him why and he said,"Mom! You are a girl! Every time you kiss me it makes me look like a girl...and I'm a boy mom!" He was seriously upset about it, it was hilarious.
Oh how I wish I could live in that little mind of his for just a day.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
What an experience
Ok, so I had an event happen today that I decided I had to blog about. It was quite the eye opening experience for me and I don't think I have ever in my life felt the way I felt today.
As some of you know a couple of months ago I found a really cheap ticket online to fly out and visit my friend Kelli in California, so this past week I drove down to Boise, Idaho; left Austin and Brooklyn with my family and Talon I went on a little trip together. I won't go into much detail about the trip...it was definitely fun seeing Kelli, Jeremy and adorable little Kalylie, but let's just say the second day I was there Kalie got the flu, and then two days later Kelli got the flu so we pretty much just stayed indoors and played. (Oh and the weather was crazy, rained like sheets all week as well..so that just added to the funness..haha)It was still fun to catch up with Kelli and Courtney though, I swear we don't see each other for years and when we get together it's like we're back in high school all over again.
ANYWAYS, so yesterday I flew back into Boise, picked up my kiddos and made the long 6 hour drive home today. We came upon Treamonton and I was having one of those moments where the kids were crying, we were tired of driving and we all just needed a little break. So I was getting ready to take the next exit when I look up and see a red SUV in the opposite lane on the other side of the median rolling and coming right at me. I pulled over ASAP to watch this car roll three times and land upside down in the snow filled median. I saw the passenger in the car as it was rolling (that's how close she was to me) and could tell she was a young girl but couldn't tell if anyone else was in the car with her. I jumped out of my car along with two truck driving guys. Both of the men started digging the snow out to get down to her and literally had to get flat on their stomachs to start pulling her out. I'm standing about 5 feet away not really knowing what to do and as soon as they get her head and shoulders out she starts screaming at me to GET HER BABY OUT!!! Panic swept over me because the snow was completely filled with snow and I didn't see a baby. I had on my dumb clog shoes that kept falling off because the snow in the Median was up to my waist so I just kicked them off and started running towards the back seat. The mom was pointing towards a handle looking thing so me and a man pulled on it at out popped a car seat....filled with snow. I brushed the snow off right in time to hear a piercing NEWBORN baby crying, and sure enough a tinny tiny baby boy is in the car seat crying like crazy.(he was FOUR WEEKS OLD) I knew it was a good sign he was crying so I got him out of his car seat, took him to my car and wrapped him in blankets. (Now may I remind you that I was gone for 10 days so I had all my luggage in my car...blankets, clothes, shoes, onesies from Talon, etc...so it was a huge blessing. They got the mom to my car and she was HYSTERICAL. There was another lady that pulled over that happened to be a nurse so checked her and the baby out and they both seemed to be ok. Except that the baby had glass all over him and the mom had a huge cut behind her ear and was bleeding everywhere. She checked the baby out and told me to take off his wet clothes and change him into some of Talons, which drowned him of course but I was happy to have them with me, then wrapped him up into one of Austin's big flannel Thomas blankets. I had extra shoes for the mom, gave her a jacket and just waited for the ambulance to come. It got there..which seemed like FOREVER, and I just held that baby., picking glass out of his hair, wondering how such a little thing didn't have a scratch on him. They both ended up being ok, mom just had some pretty bad bumps and bruises and needed some stitches. But as soon as I bundled that little baby up he fell right asleep in my arms (which I wasn't sure was ok but the EMT guy said he was fine) and I seriously just said prayer after prayer thanking my Heavenly Father that I didn't come upon something worse and that this poor little family was ok. The ambulance took them to the hospital (oh and I have to add, my sweet Austin told the little baby he could keep his blanket..which I thought was really sweet because it was his favorite) and after they took off...I lost it.
I seriously sat in my car and bawled like a baby. In the moment I was all about helping, getting things under control, and as soon as they left I'm pretty sure I went into shock. Ben called me right as that happened and I was so emotional I couldn't even talk...which pretty much freaked him out until he understood why and then was just concerned about ME getting home in one piece. I did just that, and then hung onto him and my kids like no other the rest of the night.
I think sometimes I go through phases in my life where I just try to get through the day, take things for granted sometimes, and I don't really stop to look at everything I have and how amazing my life really is. I have never had more of an understanding of how fast that can all be taken away from me and how fragile life really is until I witnessed this today. Sometimes we all start feeling sorry for ourselves, think about if we could have this or that..but the only thing that matters is the now and what we do with it. I think of all of the people in Haiti and how scared they must be right now..I can't even imagine.
Anyways, what a scary eye opening experience this was for me today, but one that happened to me for a reason for sure. And one that I will never forget.
As some of you know a couple of months ago I found a really cheap ticket online to fly out and visit my friend Kelli in California, so this past week I drove down to Boise, Idaho; left Austin and Brooklyn with my family and Talon I went on a little trip together. I won't go into much detail about the trip...it was definitely fun seeing Kelli, Jeremy and adorable little Kalylie, but let's just say the second day I was there Kalie got the flu, and then two days later Kelli got the flu so we pretty much just stayed indoors and played. (Oh and the weather was crazy, rained like sheets all week as well..so that just added to the funness..haha)It was still fun to catch up with Kelli and Courtney though, I swear we don't see each other for years and when we get together it's like we're back in high school all over again.
ANYWAYS, so yesterday I flew back into Boise, picked up my kiddos and made the long 6 hour drive home today. We came upon Treamonton and I was having one of those moments where the kids were crying, we were tired of driving and we all just needed a little break. So I was getting ready to take the next exit when I look up and see a red SUV in the opposite lane on the other side of the median rolling and coming right at me. I pulled over ASAP to watch this car roll three times and land upside down in the snow filled median. I saw the passenger in the car as it was rolling (that's how close she was to me) and could tell she was a young girl but couldn't tell if anyone else was in the car with her. I jumped out of my car along with two truck driving guys. Both of the men started digging the snow out to get down to her and literally had to get flat on their stomachs to start pulling her out. I'm standing about 5 feet away not really knowing what to do and as soon as they get her head and shoulders out she starts screaming at me to GET HER BABY OUT!!! Panic swept over me because the snow was completely filled with snow and I didn't see a baby. I had on my dumb clog shoes that kept falling off because the snow in the Median was up to my waist so I just kicked them off and started running towards the back seat. The mom was pointing towards a handle looking thing so me and a man pulled on it at out popped a car seat....filled with snow. I brushed the snow off right in time to hear a piercing NEWBORN baby crying, and sure enough a tinny tiny baby boy is in the car seat crying like crazy.(he was FOUR WEEKS OLD) I knew it was a good sign he was crying so I got him out of his car seat, took him to my car and wrapped him in blankets. (Now may I remind you that I was gone for 10 days so I had all my luggage in my car...blankets, clothes, shoes, onesies from Talon, etc...so it was a huge blessing. They got the mom to my car and she was HYSTERICAL. There was another lady that pulled over that happened to be a nurse so checked her and the baby out and they both seemed to be ok. Except that the baby had glass all over him and the mom had a huge cut behind her ear and was bleeding everywhere. She checked the baby out and told me to take off his wet clothes and change him into some of Talons, which drowned him of course but I was happy to have them with me, then wrapped him up into one of Austin's big flannel Thomas blankets. I had extra shoes for the mom, gave her a jacket and just waited for the ambulance to come. It got there..which seemed like FOREVER, and I just held that baby., picking glass out of his hair, wondering how such a little thing didn't have a scratch on him. They both ended up being ok, mom just had some pretty bad bumps and bruises and needed some stitches. But as soon as I bundled that little baby up he fell right asleep in my arms (which I wasn't sure was ok but the EMT guy said he was fine) and I seriously just said prayer after prayer thanking my Heavenly Father that I didn't come upon something worse and that this poor little family was ok. The ambulance took them to the hospital (oh and I have to add, my sweet Austin told the little baby he could keep his blanket..which I thought was really sweet because it was his favorite) and after they took off...I lost it.
I seriously sat in my car and bawled like a baby. In the moment I was all about helping, getting things under control, and as soon as they left I'm pretty sure I went into shock. Ben called me right as that happened and I was so emotional I couldn't even talk...which pretty much freaked him out until he understood why and then was just concerned about ME getting home in one piece. I did just that, and then hung onto him and my kids like no other the rest of the night.
I think sometimes I go through phases in my life where I just try to get through the day, take things for granted sometimes, and I don't really stop to look at everything I have and how amazing my life really is. I have never had more of an understanding of how fast that can all be taken away from me and how fragile life really is until I witnessed this today. Sometimes we all start feeling sorry for ourselves, think about if we could have this or that..but the only thing that matters is the now and what we do with it. I think of all of the people in Haiti and how scared they must be right now..I can't even imagine.
Anyways, what a scary eye opening experience this was for me today, but one that happened to me for a reason for sure. And one that I will never forget.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Merry Christmas to All!!
So for the past couple of weeks I have been trying to upload our fun family pictures that we got taken but for some reason my computer won't pull them up on my blog. SOO I keep waiting to do a post until I figure it out but it looks like it might not happen...so, decided just to update you on our little family before Christmas time hits and you don't hear from me for another month!
Our little family is doing great, just enjoying this fun holiday filled month that sometimes seems crazy busy, but more then anything makes me so grateful for the family I have and the moments we share.
If you read the post below, you know we are expecting baby number four. I have been more sick with this one then any of my other babies for sure, so it's been kind of challenging. When i say sick, I mean throwing up 3-4 times a day, almost after every meal, but not being able to keep anything down so throwing up doesn't help because then I'm nauseous because i can't keep anything down! Already not sleeping at night, I seriously toss and turn ALL NIGHT!! So annoying! And then weak and tired from not getting sleep that I just want to stay in bed all day, but as you all know that IS NOT POSSIBLE with three other little kids! So, not to be a complainer, but it's kind of been a rough couple of months! BUT, after some advice from friends and doctor, I think I finally have it under control for the most part and am hoping the 'constant car sick' feeling is starting to fade...we shall see! Brooklyn and Austin are super excited to have another sibling and make sure to tell everyone that mommy has a baby in her tummy. Ben and I are very excited about this little one, and even though life is going going to be very crazy busy I can't wait! For those who are wondering, yes, I'm secretly hoping for a girl...how can't I?!!? But of course I know we will be blessed with whatever we are supposed to have and will love with every inch of my heart no matter what. I'm of still getting the looks from people that say "What the heck are you thinking?!," When I tell them we are expecting...but have gotten used to it and have come to the mind set as of late that we know what we are doing, my family is the number one most important thing to me and that's all that matters."
So, besides that we are just crazy busy getting ready for Christmas. I'm definitely one of those who has to be careful not to go overboard, and we are trying really hard to teach the true meaning of Christmas...but lets just say my four and two year old sleep with Toys R US magazines every night and tell me about 20 different things a day that they want from Santa. Talon would be happy with a piece of cardboard for Christmas, so he's my easiest one that's for sure.
You know, this time of year I always find myself wondering how I was so blessed to have such an amazing family. Such good kids, a loving supportive husband, a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep at night. There are so many out there that don't have these things and it breaks my heart when I actually stop and think how selfish I can be sometimes when I hear some kids are asking for a pair of shoes, a coat, food, etc... All that matters is that we are all together and have each other. To serve others and teach our children that the feeling we have in our home is not just from all of the Christmas music, the tree or the lights, that it's from us and the things we do together that brings that spirit into our home. I hope this Christmas season you all find joy in each other and know that we love each and every one of you.
Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our little family is doing great, just enjoying this fun holiday filled month that sometimes seems crazy busy, but more then anything makes me so grateful for the family I have and the moments we share.
If you read the post below, you know we are expecting baby number four. I have been more sick with this one then any of my other babies for sure, so it's been kind of challenging. When i say sick, I mean throwing up 3-4 times a day, almost after every meal, but not being able to keep anything down so throwing up doesn't help because then I'm nauseous because i can't keep anything down! Already not sleeping at night, I seriously toss and turn ALL NIGHT!! So annoying! And then weak and tired from not getting sleep that I just want to stay in bed all day, but as you all know that IS NOT POSSIBLE with three other little kids! So, not to be a complainer, but it's kind of been a rough couple of months! BUT, after some advice from friends and doctor, I think I finally have it under control for the most part and am hoping the 'constant car sick' feeling is starting to fade...we shall see! Brooklyn and Austin are super excited to have another sibling and make sure to tell everyone that mommy has a baby in her tummy. Ben and I are very excited about this little one, and even though life is going going to be very crazy busy I can't wait! For those who are wondering, yes, I'm secretly hoping for a girl...how can't I?!!? But of course I know we will be blessed with whatever we are supposed to have and will love with every inch of my heart no matter what. I'm of still getting the looks from people that say "What the heck are you thinking?!," When I tell them we are expecting...but have gotten used to it and have come to the mind set as of late that we know what we are doing, my family is the number one most important thing to me and that's all that matters."
So, besides that we are just crazy busy getting ready for Christmas. I'm definitely one of those who has to be careful not to go overboard, and we are trying really hard to teach the true meaning of Christmas...but lets just say my four and two year old sleep with Toys R US magazines every night and tell me about 20 different things a day that they want from Santa. Talon would be happy with a piece of cardboard for Christmas, so he's my easiest one that's for sure.
You know, this time of year I always find myself wondering how I was so blessed to have such an amazing family. Such good kids, a loving supportive husband, a roof over my head and a warm place to sleep at night. There are so many out there that don't have these things and it breaks my heart when I actually stop and think how selfish I can be sometimes when I hear some kids are asking for a pair of shoes, a coat, food, etc... All that matters is that we are all together and have each other. To serve others and teach our children that the feeling we have in our home is not just from all of the Christmas music, the tree or the lights, that it's from us and the things we do together that brings that spirit into our home. I hope this Christmas season you all find joy in each other and know that we love each and every one of you.
Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
BABY NUMBER FOUR IS ON ITS WAY!!!!
That's right!!! We are excited to announce that baby number four is on it's way! Yes, we are crazy, four kids in 5 1/2 years (that's got to be some kind of record right?) I am due in July 19th , so am still in the early phase, but have been sicker then sick so far with this one and for those of you who have had babies know that number four is much harder to hide then number one or even two for that matter...I fee like my tummy is already starting to pop out, no joke! Anyways, with my wonderful past of miscarriages, I am hoping this little one holds on. To be 100% honest, when i first found out I was super scared and didn't really know how to react, but as the weeks have gone on I've grown to love this little one just as much as my other three and can't wait to hold that sweet baby in my arms and welcome him/her into our little (not so little anymore) family! I know our Father in Heaven has a plan for all of us and I know that this little baby is definitely part of mine.
I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the holidays with loved ones close by. I can't thank all of my friends and family enough for your love and support. xoxo
That's right!!! We are excited to announce that baby number four is on it's way! Yes, we are crazy, four kids in 5 1/2 years (that's got to be some kind of record right?) I am due in July 19th , so am still in the early phase, but have been sicker then sick so far with this one and for those of you who have had babies know that number four is much harder to hide then number one or even two for that matter...I fee like my tummy is already starting to pop out, no joke! Anyways, with my wonderful past of miscarriages, I am hoping this little one holds on. To be 100% honest, when i first found out I was super scared and didn't really know how to react, but as the weeks have gone on I've grown to love this little one just as much as my other three and can't wait to hold that sweet baby in my arms and welcome him/her into our little (not so little anymore) family! I know our Father in Heaven has a plan for all of us and I know that this little baby is definitely part of mine.
I hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy the holidays with loved ones close by. I can't thank all of my friends and family enough for your love and support. xoxo
Monday, November 9, 2009
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
(Three new posts just so you know!...keep reading!)
Happy Halloween! Fall is my favorite time of year, such perfect weather and so many fun fall activities for families around here. We made it out to Thanksgiving Point this year and went to their famous "Cornbelly's corn maze." They had so many fun activities for the kids there, it was actually pretty amazing. Slides, blow up jumping things, hay rides, etc..my kids loved it and when it was to go they were kicking and screaming.
We had so much fun this year and am so sad that it's already over! This year my sweet Brooklyn was a dancer girl off of High School Musical, Austin was Bumblebee the Transformer, and Talon was a lion. They were the cutest kidos ever and had so much fun. We went to our wards trunk or treat and got more candy then you can imagine! My family was so nice and come up to spend it with us. My mom, dad, sister Kyli, and my other sister Taucia and her fiance' Ryan. During that day we went wedding dress shopping for Taucia and she found the dress of her dreams! Then we came home, went to the trunk or treat, came back home, ate pizza and the Oreo dirt cake and spider cupcakes I made, then watched a scary movie to end the night. Thanks to my family for coming and spending some time with us (especially to my 16 yr old sister Kyli, I know you had to have given up some sweet Halloween parties. I really appreciate it! Oh, and I just have to brag real quick about Kyli, she's a freshman and just made the varsity basketball team! Good job Kyli, I'll be coming home to watch many a games! Love you all, see you in a few weeks for Thanksgiving!
My little lion

Daddy and his boy

The famous dirt cake...it was soooo good if I do say so myself

Taucia and Ryan, so cute!

My spider cupcakes
(Three new posts just so you know!...keep reading!)
Happy Halloween! Fall is my favorite time of year, such perfect weather and so many fun fall activities for families around here. We made it out to Thanksgiving Point this year and went to their famous "Cornbelly's corn maze." They had so many fun activities for the kids there, it was actually pretty amazing. Slides, blow up jumping things, hay rides, etc..my kids loved it and when it was to go they were kicking and screaming.
We had so much fun this year and am so sad that it's already over! This year my sweet Brooklyn was a dancer girl off of High School Musical, Austin was Bumblebee the Transformer, and Talon was a lion. They were the cutest kidos ever and had so much fun. We went to our wards trunk or treat and got more candy then you can imagine! My family was so nice and come up to spend it with us. My mom, dad, sister Kyli, and my other sister Taucia and her fiance' Ryan. During that day we went wedding dress shopping for Taucia and she found the dress of her dreams! Then we came home, went to the trunk or treat, came back home, ate pizza and the Oreo dirt cake and spider cupcakes I made, then watched a scary movie to end the night. Thanks to my family for coming and spending some time with us (especially to my 16 yr old sister Kyli, I know you had to have given up some sweet Halloween parties. I really appreciate it! Oh, and I just have to brag real quick about Kyli, she's a freshman and just made the varsity basketball team! Good job Kyli, I'll be coming home to watch many a games! Love you all, see you in a few weeks for Thanksgiving!
Daddy and his boy
The famous dirt cake...it was soooo good if I do say so myself
Taucia and Ryan, so cute!
My spider cupcakes
I thought this was such a cool chair...Talon thought otherwise as you can see!

"one day my prince will come..."such a little princess

Loves from my girl

They had such cute things at this place!
Austin was all smiles the whole time

Me and my baby

They went down this slide probably 50 times


cheese!

We aren't really brave enough around here to attempt carving pumpkins yet so we pain them. These are our final products

Ben is seriously awesome. We have probably been through three vacuums since we've lived here. Ben took back our other vacuum about a month ago and when he left I told him not to come home with some cheepo one again or I would scream! He called me and told me that he bought one on sale for $75 and all I said was, "If this one breaks in the next year I'm buying a Dyson." He just laughed and said ok. That night he walked in the door with a Dyson...oh I love him! Thanks for spoiling me babe. Our carpet has never been so clean, I vacuum every day now..it's my favorite chore!
"one day my prince will come..."such a little princess
Loves from my girl
They had such cute things at this place!
Me and my baby
They went down this slide probably 50 times
cheese!
We aren't really brave enough around here to attempt carving pumpkins yet so we pain them. These are our final products
Ben is seriously awesome. We have probably been through three vacuums since we've lived here. Ben took back our other vacuum about a month ago and when he left I told him not to come home with some cheepo one again or I would scream! He called me and told me that he bought one on sale for $75 and all I said was, "If this one breaks in the next year I'm buying a Dyson." He just laughed and said ok. That night he walked in the door with a Dyson...oh I love him! Thanks for spoiling me babe. Our carpet has never been so clean, I vacuum every day now..it's my favorite chore!
This is Brooklyn's favorite part about Halloween, she LOVES painting the pumpkins, and every year she chooses blue.
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