Spencer's Special Day

On Thursday Spencer turned 12! We tried to make it a special day for him. My folks flew in from Idaho and I canceled my classes and skipped my evening class to be home with him. He didn't want me to take him out to lunch because he didn't want to miss recess ("the only one I get, Mom!"). So...I didn't. Instead we ate dinner early and went to Jordan's football game (as posted earlier).

Friday after Spencer had his interview to graduate from primary and enter into the priesthood we went to Buffalo Wild Wings for his birthday dinner.

We had a great time just hanging out! Spencer loves lots of things. He's been dying for this wooden sword we see often at the local convenience store we get out slushies at (he always makes his with a "cherry on top")

He loves legos and BYU and books and stuff. His excitement that overflows out every crevice he has is what makes it so fun! He is someone that giving gifts to is actually a great thing. He shows his excitement in a HUGE way. No photo can capture it...tho I do try.

I think Cody may have been just as excited to GIVE the Lego set as Spencer was to RECEIVE it!

 His new saber

 

 Kelsey helped grandma make cupcakes for his birthday

 Grandma sent books and a BYU beenie and tie

And today he received the priesthood at church. He was SO excited! The look on his face I will not soon forget! Scott's folks came and so did mine...what fun we had!

Spencer and his dad

 My boys

 Had to get the skateboard out....and in his suit! Yikes...this mom wasn't letting this go on and on

 

 with Grandpa Sproul

 With Papa

 

 A proud boy (makes this mom and proud mama)

 with Nana and Papa

 with Grandmama and Grandpa Sproul

 with Grandpa Sproul

 The family (added two since in one Kelsey is smiling and Spencer is looking at her and the other Spencer is smiling and Kelsey is not!) Here I come photoshop!

 

 the fam with Nana and Papa

 the fam with Grandpa and Grandmama Sproul

It has been a GREAT day! Everyone has gone now and the house is semi quiet...sort of! So happy that we all could share this special day with Spencer!