TEN!!

My happy, lovable, blonde hair blue eyed baby is a whole TEN years old!!

Newborn…

One year old…

Two years old…

Three years old…

Four years old…

Five years old…

Six years old…

Seven…

Eight…

nine years old…

and now TEN!

I sure do love this kid. 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. He and Maxwell will fight like cats and dogs but also be the ultimate yard football teammates and gamer partners. When it’s just Spencer and Samantha they are two peas in a pod. They can make each other laugh like no other!! 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! The more Spencer grows up, the more of Robert I see in him. He’s laid back and doesn’t get frazzled easily. He knows what he wants and will stick to that decision once it’s made. He’s really not concerned with what others think! This kid also loves his creature comforts – give him 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 4th grade with Mrs. Faulker and Mrs. Margaritis and everything comes pretty easy to him. 4th grade is more challenging than 3rd and we’ve been doing some studying but he’s done well on everything. Spencey is a likable guy and has good friends but is also friends with everyone. Most of his core group from kindergarten are still his favorites but he’s picked up some new best buds from his class this year. He’s a friendly, loyal kid who makes friends easily.

Spencer is a good athlete and brings the hustle and the heart. He’s been putting in the work and it’s starting to really pay off. Last year was a year to prove himself and this year has been the year he’s gotten to show off what he can do! He played a big leadership role on his summer baseball team and now he’s getting to be QB on his football team. He’s also back on his OTM team after an impressive run on Flyers in basketball. He works hard and does what he needs to do without complaint. I do think he’s happiest with a ball – or gaming controller!! – in his hands! Spence continues to keep his 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’s just in it for the fun!

A little interview with Spencer:

Favorite book? Diary of a Wimpy Kid Hard Luck
Favorite TV show? Shark Tank
Favorite movie? Remember the Titans
Favorite color? Green
Favorite song? No idea
Favorite number? 7
Favorite restaurant? Tecate
Favorite thing to eat? Queso
Favorite friend? John, Henry, Penton, Crawford
Favorite toy? Xbox
Favorite animal? elephant
Favorite dessert? brownies
Favorite sport? football currently
What do you want to be when you grow up? A real estate agent!

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

Happy TENTH birthday, Spencey!!