Owen Gets Glasses!

A few weeks ago Tim (yes, I am giving him full credit) noticed that Owen was starting to cross his eyes. We called the doctor and asked if that was a problem and she referred us to see a Pediatric Optomologist. Owen had an eye exam and they found he is +3.50 with astigmatism in both eyes. Meaning, my sweet 13-month old needed eye glasses. We are hoping the glasses correct his eyes crossing, if not he will require surgery.

He got his glasses yesterday and for the most part he has been really good with them. It has been very moving as it is like he is taking in the world for the first time – he is now seeing the world in high definition! He has just been looking around at everything, pointing at things and saying, “look” – it just melts your heart.

My Dad's Birthday

Well, the family got together for a normal Spencer birthday and celebrated my dad’s 59th birthday. Both Josh and Luke made Papa a special card/drawing and that was really sweet. When my boys and my brother’s boys meet it is simply CRAZY! They are not only cousins, but also friends - and all are such great kids.

Josh is getting ready for soccer!

Josh starts soccer on March 7th and he is so excited! He has his soccer shorts and shin guards and loves wearing them around the house and has even brought them to show-n-tell at school. He tried on daddy’s cleats and while they were obviously too big … he was running around trying to kick the soccer ball. I think this will be a great activity for him!

1-Year Pics of Owen

These were taken at home in the evening so there will be more to come ... we have very limited time to work with in the evenings when we get home from work. I have to say ... he is such a sweet boy and is really starting to show his great personality. I love it!

New Rooms for Josh & Owen

We started to “re-do” of the boys’ rooms after we got back from Mexico. Josh was in need of a big-boy room so our last day off back in October was spent giving him sports themed room that he could be proud of – here are some pics of Josh’s room …

During our time off last week, it was Owen’s turn for a new room. Owen’s room was in desperate need for a “re-do” – especially since his room was painted in preparation for a little girl. Oops! Oh well, it is now corrected and this little boy has what I consider to be a perfect safari themed room for my little man. Here are pics of Owen’s room …

Happy 2009!!!

On New Years Eve we had to drive Bailey and JR back to Dallas to meet Kim and Ryan. After we did the drop-off, we drove to The Loomis home for dinner. Chris is a friend from Houston – we were great buddies at St. Ignatius youth group. Chris is now married to Jane and they have two very cute children named Marshall and Chloe. Jane was a wonderful hostess and dinner was fantastic. With four kids – all aged 4 and younger – having dinner and bringing in the New Year at their home was a great treat. Thank you Loomis’ for a wonderful evening!

Owen's 1-Year Well Care Visit

Here are the stats:

Length: 30” – 60th percentile
Weight: 24.5 lbs. – 70th percentile