tonsillectomy #2

Both of my boys are terrible sleepers.Both have (had) huge tonsils which were affecting their breathing while they slept. So now both have had tonsillectomies.

Spencer, 2 1/2 years old (December 2009) Parker, 1 1/2 years old (December 2011):

Christmas decorations

This is the first year that we put all of our Christmas stuff out the day after Thanksgiving. Scott's work has taken him all the way to Louisiana & Mississippi for the holiday season. From November 26-December 22 Scott gets to be in a decor-less hotel room without any Christmas festivities. Spence couldn't handle himself any longer without a Christmas tree, so we thought that it would be nice to for both Scott & Spencer to put up the tree together, before work took dad away.
Spencer gets to pick out an ornament every year, and this year he choose a Phineas and Ferb ornament. We didn't let Parker pick out an ornament because he is too busy pulling off every other ornament on the tree...naughty.In this picture, Spence is showing off our Christmas tree painted, advent calendar white board along with his "fire-shooter" hat.What is Christmas without matching Cars Christmas shirts.

More camping/summer pictures

For most of my childhood, my birthdays were spent camping in McCall.My birthday this year, was not any different. We went camping with my side of the family, and spent the day swimming in the lake, and eating at the Pancake House.Parker is my good eater. He very willingly will sit at his table when it's time to eat. And is always the last one still eating.It is unbelievable how dirty my boys get while camping.
Other summer activities:We love to go down to play in the Centre on the Grove fountainYou may be wondering why my little sister Katie is wearing such a large hat..a few weeks prior, while boating, Katie got sun burnt. It wasn't your average sunburn, however. Several days later her forehead became swollen. It was the oddest thing, it literally looked like she had play dough under her skin. Her forehead could be molded into different shapes. Our favorite was sticking our finger into it and leaving a dent. Days later the swelling continued down her face, and she then became an avatar.Have you ever had the bridge of your nose swell? We hit the Western Idaho Fair every year. However, year after year, I am liking it less and less. Parker, however, got a kick out of feeding the animals.Spence loves going on the little rides. Parker was scarred for life, after Scott and I made him go on a ride at Lagoon. Spence goes solo for now.Parker will go on carousels, and thinks that they are great. Po Jo's is a favorite of ours.

Spencer's Birthday

Spencer's birthday was all the way back in August - I'm just late putting up pictures. You would think that since I'm not in school I'd have more time to update my blog. I guess previous semesters I was putting off homework by blogging.
Spencer turned 4 this year, and had a fun-filled day. He decided to have a Cars 2 birthday party, so we began our festivities by going and watching Cars 2 at the theater.
Following the movie we ate lunch and headed straight up to Lucky Peak for some birthday boating.Spencer falls asleep every time we go on the boat.
Spencer is a very mature, articulate, smart little 4 year old. He's very cautious, and very sympathetic. However, once you break his shell he's very funny, high energy, and is the leader of the pack. He's very curious, driving us insane with millions of questions, and also quick-witted and likes to negotiate. We love him, and can't believe that he is already 4!!

Go Big Blue

1st game of the season
(Spencer, Parker, Alex, Zeke)

Star Struck

My little sister Katie sends me this text one day (she works at the BSU bookstore): "Carly, I just rang up Kellen Moore's books!!"
Two minutes later I recieve this picture text:

A few weeks later I recieve a phone call (Katie is at the mall, and hysterically laughing): "Carly, Flava Flav is at the mall!! He's just walking around..so we are following him. He just came out of Champ Sports."
Two minutes later I receive this picture text:

1st Camping trip of the summer

Pannell Family - Lost Valley Reservoir 2011


Best buds Spencer & his cousin Gavin

Scott cooking with his older brother Jason

Parker sitting by his cousin Emma

Cousins Bryson, Spencer, Hannah, and Kimberly fishing

swimming

Hannah, Tyler, Gavin and Spencer playing in a fort that was found up the hill from our campsite

We took a break from our four-wheeler ride to pick huckleberries

Eli, Gavin, Spencer, and Parker eating breakfast

Words (and pictures) cannot express how dirty Parker was throughout the whole camping trip