The Year 2006

As I look back over the year 2006, I am amazed at how quickly the year has passed. We started the year with a major move across country, a new job, friends, Church, and a new son.
Mackenzie turned 3 this year and can not wait till she can go to school. She visits Madeline's class room everyday when we pick up Maddy, and the kids are very nice and always include her in their activities. She loves going to Cubbies on Wednesday nights.
Madeline turned 5 in August and started school. She loves K-5 and has started to learn to read. She also loves to go to Awana Sparks on Wednesdays. She has learned quite a few verses in both school and Awana.
Micah was born August 11th and is now 4 months old. He is a very easy going baby and always happy. His sisters love him and are very helpful with him.
Well that is in short what is going on with us. We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
~The Spivey Family~

S-C-O-R-E

The girls received an early Christmas gift from Daddy. They absolutley love to play air hockey, and when we saw this one on sale we decided it would be a great gift. The girls are extremely competitive, and there is a lot of yelling, but they were so happy to get it.

All the kids at the Party

Christmas Party at Daddy's Work

Tonight we had a kids Christmas Party at Ron's office. The kids had pizza, cookies, and cake. Maddy who up until the party did not believe in Santa, and kept telling me "Mom, I know it's you and Daddy that give us the presents." Well after Santa walked in she quickly changed her mind. Madeline and friend Sabina have some cake. I think they had spilled something and were both looking down at the cake on the floor.
Hello Santa!
Madeline receives her gift from Santa. She was so nervous she just kept giggling.
Mackenzie sits on Santas lap to get her gift.

Christmas Concert

Before the concert Madeline shows off her new dress. Sorry this one didn't come out very well. The K-4 and K-5 class sang Jingle Bells and Away in the Manger. They did a great job!
Madeline and her friend Eunice after the program pose infront of the class Christmas tree.
After the concert we went to Dairy Queen for ice cream. Madeline tells Nana and Goppy all about the show.

Super Girl

It was a no T.V. afternoon today so the girls had to use their imagination and play in the toy room. My downstairs is trashed I think every toy they have is out. Mackenzie came upstairs and asked me to tie her cape so she could be Super Girl. I had to try very hard not to laugh at her- she gladly posed for pictures though.
Up, Up, and Away--I am Super Girl!

Beautiful

My Mom bought this outfit for Micah, I thought it was a little girly,(sorry mom) and when I put it on him Mackenzie said, "Wow he's beautiful!" I think that sums up the outfit.-- Nana it is cute- but I don't think Ron wants a "beautiful" boy.
Do I have to wear this?

The Kids

HI EVERYONE- We miss you!

Almost There

Micah has discovered he can almost roll over- not quite there, but soon!

The Bumboo Chair

A friend gave us the Bumboo Chair to borrow and Micah loved being able to sit up and watch T.V.
This chair is cool!

Hair Cut

Mackenzie hates having her hair combed so the best option for her is short. We found a cosmetology school that cuts hair for three dollars. Both girls got their hair cut- though Madeline wants hers short like Mackenzie, Mommy says no way.

First Bowl of Cereal

Micah had his first taste of Rice Cereal today. I think he liked it! Mackenzie wanted to help feed Micah- I think he will soon be to big for her to hold.

What is this stuff they are feeding me?

Hooray! Madeline and Mackenzie just found out that they are going to Nana's house for Christmas and went to "pack" their bags. Some how I don't think we will need sunglasses! Micah-- Getting so chubby! He weighs about 15 pounds now.
Sweet Sleep- Micah sleeps all night now- Hooray!
Mackenzie has an ear infection and needed some Daddy time.

Happy Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all our family and friends! We miss you all!

Thank you

I would like to thank my wonderful family for a great birthday. The girls each gave me a candle that they picked out, and the best present of all is that we get to go home to Pa for Christmas! We had a nice dinner at the Red Lobster, and then came home and played card games. I love you guys!

Baby Dedication

Today we had Micah dedicated to the Lord.

A boys best friend

Micah has discovered the Link-a-Do.

Happy Boy

Micah is such a happy boy. He loves to grin at everyone.

Harvest Party at Church

After the Picnic Fest we went to the Harvest Party at Church. We had food, games, pinatas and a lot of fun. I ran the duck pond, while Ron took the girls around to all the games.
The girls favorite game was the apple bobbing. Maddy was all girl and tried to make sure she didn't get her hair wet. While Mackenzie who is very competitive dove right in. She would not leave till she got her apple!

Bubble Gum Game

The kids were all given giant gardening gloves and then they had to open up a piece of gum and the first one to get it in their mouth was the winner. I don't let the girls chew gum very often so Maddy was determined to win. And she did- she came in first! Mackenzie had a little bit of help from Cody the Coyote who is the Edinburg minor league baseball mascot.

Face Painting

Mackenzie took a train ride, while Maddy got her face and arms painted. It was the "never ending train" after about 15 minutes Mackenzie had her feet dangling out the cart so I had to ask them to stop so she could get out.

Sharyland Picnic Fest

Our development throws a Picnic Fest every year. They have free food, games, prizes, pumpkin painting etc. for the whole neighborhood. The girls had a great time, and Micah slept through the whole thing! Here are a few pictures of different things the girls did.

The Swing

Thank goodness for the swing- it is Micah's new favorite place to take a nap!