New School Year= New Drill Team

I’ve often said that I feel like the luckiest girl in the world, but I don’t say it without reason. Part of that reason is due to the opportunity I have to coach and teach dance. For the last 4 years I have been coaching the drill team at Rockwell Charter High School. We’ve been UHSAA approved to compete on a High School level for the last two years but this year we are finally where we belong, in 1A division. I am so excited for this year not just because we will be competing, but because I have an AMAZING group of girls on my team this year. I’ve never met so many girls with dedication and such a great work ethic. I have been floored by their growth as individuals and as a team. I can honestly say that they bring me so much happiness and meaning to my life. I love these girls with all of my heart and can’t wait to see them kick butt this year. Below are few pictures from camp (we won the hardest working team award) and team pictures (minus 2 girls). I will post more updates and pictures as the season continues.

Bryden's 6 Month Pictures

One of my best friends, Rachelle Rausch Olmos, was advertising a mini-valentine shoot for the month of February for only $20.00. I decided to jump on this fantastic deal seeing that Bryden will be 6 months old this month and it was time for updated pics. I have to say Rachelle did an amazing job and Bryden just LOVED her! She got some of the most adorable pictures of our little guy. If you are looking for a fantastic photographer or even some free drawings you have to check her out. Lareephotography.blogspot.com

Here is a sneak peak of what she did with Bryden:







Bryden,

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love you. You are the most amazing little man and I can’t ever imagine life with out you. You are the sparkle in your mommy and daddy’s eyes and are the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen. Your smile lights up the room and can change anyone’s mood and melt their heart all in a matter of seconds.

I love your outgoing personality and even your stubborn behavior. Your beautiful Blue eyes are to die for and your big smile is contagious! I cherish the times that we get to spend together and hope those times never change as you get older.

I love it when you sing along with me. I love the BIG smiles I get from you in the morning when I get you out of your bed. I love feeding, bathing and cuddling you every night before you go to sleep. I love the screams you give out while we are out in public and the way that you demand attention from everyone around you. You are such a flirt with the girls but you know just how to draw them in!

You are so much fun BB and I know your just going to get even more fun! I look forward to watching you grow up over the years and am so excited to see the man you will one day become. However, I will cherish every day, every minute and every second I have with you now because I know those memories and times can never be replaced.

I love you Bryden with all of my heart! You are the most amazing blessing and I am so proud and happy to be your mother!!!

Love,

Mommy

5 Months Already!!!

We cannot even begin to describe what a joy being a parent has brought into our lives. We never thought it was possible to love something so much! Bryden has changed our life so much in such a short period of time. Wade and I are amazed daily at his progress and love watching him grow. He is such a daddy’s boy and loves to cuddle with his mommy. He is in the stage where he still wants to be held and be a baby but then at the same time he doesn’t. He has started on rice cereal and baby food and absolutely LOVES it!!! We are so lucky to have our little blue-eyed boy and are so excited to see him grow over the years. Here are a few pictures of him over the months…

1 Hour Old...


1 Month Old...


2 Month Old...


3 Month Old...


4 Month Old...



5 Month Old...

It's almost Christmas Time...

and the Spivey household is ready!!! Last Thursday I was inside visiting with a few of my past drill team members. Wade told me he was going to go out and clean up the garage (it is a complete mess due to the fact we are finishing our basement)so that we could park in there when the snow comes. A few hours later when I went to walk the girls out to their car this is what I saw...



and he wasn't even finished!!! I will need to post a pic of the finished project but am going to wait until the neighborhood is all decked out. When Wade put up his set of lights all the neighbors jumped on board and now the neighborhood is starting to look like the "Night Before Christmas" neighborhood in Taylorsville!

Seeing that Wade was excited and spending a lot of time on his lights I decided to do something Christmas-ee too. I wen't to the craft store and bought a few items to make a wreath for the front door. I did this a couple of years ago and thought I would give it a shot again. I must say I am pretty impressed with the results...


Wade still has a hard time believing that I made it because I am not crafty at all, but seeing how impressed him and my mother in law were made it so worth it. And the best part is it cost less than $20 to make...the wreath itself was most of the cost!

A few of Bryden's Favorites...

*These pics are a little blurry, they were taken with a cell phone and arn't the best*
Bryden is getting so big I can't even believe it. While he is so much fun to interact with it makes me sad to see my baby getting so big. He is not sleeping through the night yet but we are getting close..fingers crossed that will be the next big post. He is however starting to show a lot of personality and is in love with a few things.



This is a pic of Wade reading Bryden his bed time story. Although we only have a few books (Thanks Rachelle) he loves to be read to and could listen to it over and over again. I don't know if he understands anything we are saying or whats going on but I do know that when I show him the book he gets a really big smile on his face!!!



This picture portrays two of Bryden's favorites... #1 and probably the winner is his Boppy pillow. I originally purchased it so that it would be easier to feed him but have come to find out it is more of a babysitter than anything else! Bryden could lounge in this boppy all day long and be totally content. And I am not complaining it makes getting ready in the mornings a whole lot easier. Bryden will just lay on the bed watching the news sucking on his fist. Wish I had a picture of that because it is so adorable!!!

The last favorite for this post is his new slippers. The poor little guy has hands and feet that are constantly FREEZING! So when Wade and I went to Park City this last weekend we made a stop at the Carter's outlet and bought B some slippers. I wish they would fit me because they look oh so comfy!

Having fun being a mom...

I never could have imagined 11 months ago (when I found out I was pregnant) just how much my life was about to change. People always told me that there was “Just something about being a parent” that makes everyday worth living for. I can honestly say I believe them now 100%. My little Bryden has changed the way I think, act and live on so many levels. Even though sometimes it’s hard… I would not trade being a parent for the world!!!


Bryden,

I just wanted to let you know that you are the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. I never thought it was possible to love somebody so much, but you have proven me wrong. I love to kiss on your big chubby cheeks and I could just hold you in my arms all day long. It breaks my heart to have to leave you when I go to work in the morning, but I want you to know I think about you all day long.

Thank you for your smiles and big kisses before I leave that is what gets me through the days. Even though you are not sleeping through the night and mom and dad are both extremely tired, I love getting you out of your crib to feed and snuggle you. I love that you coo all the time and think how much you slobber is absolutely adorable.

Your daddy loves you very much as well. You two look so much alike and a lot of your actions mimic his. He loves giving you baths and letting you “swim” in the bathtub. Even though he won’t admit it he loves when you sleep in our bed with us and will even put you in bed with him before I get there and say its because you were fussy or cold. He hates being away from you when he goes to work but loves it when you come to see him at the fire station. I want you to know that you are the most amazing little man we could have ever asked for. We are so excited to watch you grow up and learn so many new things, but don’t want you to get big at the same time. We love you so much Baby B!!!

Love,
Your Mommy and Daddy

Bryden's 1st Halloween

On Halloween Bryden wasn't feeling so well so instead of going out we decided to stay at home. I didn't take too many pictures that day (because i was tending to a fussy baby) but here are a few my neighbor took.


We dressed Bryden up as "Dracula". Come to find out our neighbor bought her 2 year old the same costume. This is a picture of the 2 together. Clearly you can see he was not a happy camper!