2 weeks old

I can't believe Spencer is 2 weeks old today. It's hard to remember life without him. I wish I could get a picture of him smiling. It's so cute.

First bath

Spencer's umbilical cord fell off a little early during the night of the 23rd-24th. I don't think it was quite ready, but when I changed his diaper during the night it was gone. So we finally got to give Spencer a real bath. I don't know how much he enjoyed it, but the girls thought it was pretty fun.

Playing in the rain

We wanted to go for a walk after dinner, but after only a block it began to rain and by the time we got home it had begun to pour. Once it let up a bit the girls floated paper boats down the road and then they road their bikes through the puddles. They had so much fun. I wish it would rain more often.

Once Audrey saw the umbrella all she could think about was holding it. She didn't care about riding her bike anymore.



At the end of the storm there was a full rainbow in the sky.

one week old

Spencer is one week old today. We decided to get out of the house and drive up the mountain for a little picnic.

Father's Day

I wish we could have done more for Mark this father's day. He did get a few presents to open. The girls wrapped them as I feed Spencer. We tried to make him breakfast, but he had a 7:00 meeting and Spencer and I had a rough night. So I mixed up the batter and Mark made the crepes.


After church we went on a drive to Bonita Creek. The drive out isn't that pretty, but the area around the creek is beautiful.

5 days old

Today we took Spencer for his first check-up. He is doing really well. He weighs 9 lbs 12 oz. I took a few pictures of him because the ones I posted before weren't very good. I wish I could capture his real cuteness, but I'm not very good at taking pictures especially with the camera we have. Spencer has one dimple on his left check when he smiles, but I didn't get a picture of it. I'll keep trying. It is fun to have a little baby again. I wouldn't mind a little more sleep, but he's worth it.

Spencer Thomas Smith

Spencer Thomas Smith arrived safely on June 16 after a quick induction. He weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and was 21 inches long. He has a little light brownish hair (more in back than in the front). He is a calm baby so far and his sister adore him. They would hold and kiss him all day if we let them. We are all doing well and we are so grateful to finally have Spencer here safe and sound.