Merry Christmas, from Spencer

Spencer has been a good boy this year, so he is hoping Santa will bring him lots of presents. Santa definitely needs to bring him some new clothes because he is a lot taller this year and most of his winter clothes no longer fit! Spencer loves milkshakes -- especially cookies & cream flavored. He also likes to have peas and corn added to most of his dinners. He is learning to read and likes to sound out new words. He also likes to play family board games (although he typically cheats and can't handle losing). He is very cheeky and can be manipulative, but most of all he is adorable, precious and loved unconditionally. P.S. Sky the kitty is doing very well, too.

Spencer's new kitty!

Spencer found a stray cat last weekend. He named the kitty "Sky" because, in his own words, "I could see the sky when I found her." The kitty was extremely hungry and needs to gain some weight. She is very affectionate and enjoys cuddling with Spencer the most. Spencer was troubled to think that someone would abandon a kitty, but I assured him that even though we don't have the answers, there is probably a reasonable explanation. Also, what matters is that he loves the kitty and will take care of her forever. (Actually, it turns out that the kitty is male.)

And not wanting to break with tradition, Spencer says he will not wear a Halloween costume tonight. He likes discussing costumes and wearing them at other times of the year, but he won't wear them in conjunction with any Halloween celebration of any type. That's our boy! :)

Spencer took this "selfie" at the Great Wolf Lodge. He had a wonderful time! He especially enjoyed a blue raspberry slushie there. It's hard to believe this "little boy" is now 6! But sometimes it is hard to believe he is "only" 6. For example, he likes to begin his sentences with the phrase, "You do realize ..." He loves to eat peas -- especially in his mac and cheese! And his favorite show at the moment is "Girl Meets World" because he likes to sing the theme song. Happy birthday, Spencer! :)

Getting bigger!

Spencer continues to grow! He weighs about 50 lbs. and is about 44 inches tall. He likes the character Olaf from "Frozen." Unfortunately, he no longer likes "Thomas & Friends." Nevertheless, he still has a "cheeky" personality (like Thomas!). His favorite snack at the moment is Rasinets. (Maybe that is why he is so sweet!)

Happy New Year, 2014!

On Thanksgiving, Spencer decided to cut his bangs. Needless to say, this was a disaster! He received an all-over short haircut in an attempt to disguise what had happened. The day after Christmas, he put an entire piece of chewing gum in the front of his hair! The gum had to be removed with scissors, so it will be a while before he needs another haircut. Oh, well. This is all part of growing up and being a BOY! Apparently this also involves pretending to drive a go-kart and climbing rock walls. He was happy to receive a new bicycle and helmet from Santa! (But he was quite upset to learn that his old bike and helmet -- which he had clearly outgrown -- were given to another little boy.) Spencer says he no longer likes "Thomas & Friends," but this isn't entirely true. However, his new favorite TV show is "Jessie" on the Disney Channel. He and his sisters had fun at an afternoon "New Year's Eve" party.