There’s not many things better Spencer’s birthday…he’s just so easy to celebrate! The day started out with doughnuts…of course!

He then had a half day at school. One advantage of a mid-October birthday is you get out early for parent teacher conferences! They got out at noon and his buddies came over for a little party. We had some CFA (with a side of Samantha!)…

brownies…

basketball…

and some silliness. I love this group of friends he has!

We then headed to Defy for some jumping!

A good time was had by all!

That night we finally got to open presents after Maxwell’s football game…

This kid is the best and I hope he had the very best birthday!!

My easy going, blue eyed baby is ELEVEN!

Newborn…

One year old…

Two years old…

Three years old…

Four years old…

Five years old…

Six years old…

Seven…

Eight…

nine years old…

ten…

and now ELEVEN!

Spencer is the best. As I say every year, he’s a happy kid who plays hard, tries hard, and loves hard. He’s so easy going but definitely knows what he wants – and what he doesn’t want. He’s not swayed by doing what’s cool or simply because everyone else is doing it. He does what he wants and doesn’t worry too much about other people. I love it.

He and Maxwell will fight like cats and dogs but can also be good buddies discussing fantasy football and throwing whatever ball is around.   He can pick and pick and pick and push Samantha’s buttons, but they can also be two peas in a pod. He’s such a good brother to them both and I cannot imagine where any of us would all be without our happy glue in the middle! Spencer is still laid back and doesn’t get frazzled easily. He is the calm in the storm always. In sports he can battle harder than every kid out there but can somehow maintain his composure when things get tough and shake it all off after the game.

He is a creature of habit – and a creature of comfort! A good blanket and his iPad or Xbox and he’s set for life! He’s a sleeper too – he gets all snuggled into the very middle of his bed and would stay there all day if I let him.

Spencer is doing excellent in school. He’s in 5th grade and making all As…well except for that reading grade that slipped a little due to one reading comprehension test! ha! Reading is not his favorite but he’ll catch back up. I’m not worried at all. His 101% in math balances that out! Spencey is a likable guy and has good friends but is also friends with everyone. He’s a friendly, loyal kid who makes friends easily.

Spencer continues to bring the hustle and the heart to whatever game he’s playing. He’s not afraid to put in the work. He never complains about going to practice or having to work hard. He loves whatever sport he’s playing at the time and gives it his all. He was a leader on his summer baseball team, balled out on his OTM and Flyers basketball teams and now he’s QB of his football team. Spence just keeps a good attitude about it all. He’s the best encourager of his teammates, doesn’t take it all too seriously and doesn’t take the losses too hard. He sure is fun to watch play!

A little interview with Spencer:

Favorite book? Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Wrecking Ball
Favorite TV show? ESPN
Favorite movie? Super Mario Bros
Favorite color? Green
Favorite song? Mean
Favorite number? 7
Favorite restaurant? Tecate
Favorite thing to eat? Mexican
Favorite friend? Henry and Mac
Favorite toy? Xbox
Favorite animal? Elephant
Favorite dessert? Brownies
Favorite sport? Football
What do you want to be when you grow up? NFL or NBA player

I’m so proud of this kid and love him so much! Our happy Mr. Spencer!!

Happy 11th birthday, Spencey!! We love you!!