Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Man I am so grateful for these two loves of my life. And how cute is it that they are totally matching?

And let me just say a few things about these cuties. Spence is honestly amazing at everything he does. He is so sweet to Lance and I. I couldn't ask for a better husband, father, and friend.

And Lance, wow, he just amazes us every day. Today I was looking at him walking around and exploring our apartment and he was just so dang cute. I love that he is walking and has such a new found freedom. He is so smart. He can say about 5 animal sounds, knows some of the facial body parts, can say several words, and is jabbering in his own language all day. It is adorable. He has also started to do this laugh that is two hard laughs right out loud and it just makes us laugh every time he does it. Sometimes when it is quiet, I think Lance has gotten into some trouble, and he is usually just sitting there reading his books. He is so happy and so chill. I don't have a clue why Spence and I lucked out getting the most amazing kiddo in the world, but we are so grateful for him and love him so dang much!


We had a lovely time at one of our friends houses. Because Spencer goes to an international business school, we enjoyed Thanksgiving with people from all over the world, and also enjoyed dishes from their native countries in addition to the traditional food. We are so grateful for the opportunity we have had to come to Arizona, for Spence to be educated at such an amazing school, for all the cultural experiences we have had, and for the many wonderful friends we have made.

I am grateful for our families who we missed a ton today, but will see them very shortly for the Christmas holidays and Speen's graduation.

I am grateful for the good health we have been blessed with.

I am grateful we are able to live in this country and for the freedoms we enjoy and the opportunities that are available to us.

And most importantly I am grateful for the gospel of Jesus Christ which is the staple of our lives.

Hope you all had a wonderful day as well!

CHOW!

Isn't this picture awesome? That is our friend Will's hand compared to my hand... WHAT?!? We all come in different shapes and sizes and I am grateful for everyone's individuality!

2 random thoughts!

First a riddle...

How do you know when it's time to buy your child a new pair of pants?

ANSWER: When today, while playing with a friend at the park, I am asked if my son is wearing capris!?! So, I look at the tag, and yep, pretty sure they are 6-12 months and Lance is now 16 months. Oops! But since it is still hot down here, I guess he is still in style with his now converted capris.

Which brings me to my second point: Today on my way to the grocery store - keep in mind, windows rolled down, Arizona heat blowing into my car - something interesting came on the radio, and that is when I realized that it was certainly strange listening to Christmas music in 85 degree weather!

The time has come...

Alright, the time has come for me to go private... so please list your email if you want to continue looking at our blog - - - If you feel uncomfortable leaving your email address, email it to me at: hikatietaggart@gmail.com

Even for all you blog stalkers out there who never comment, I'll still send you an invite if Spence or I know you. Thanks!

You know you are hormonal if...

...when you see a commercial for the new bachelor you start crying!

I wouldn't even consider myself an avid Bachelor fan, but he is a single dad with a kid, and you know they show you the scene where he runs and tackles his little boy in a big bear hug and gosh it was so darn sweet... I just may have to tune in!

*For the record, I am hormonal because I am currently visiting with Aunt Flo!

Tomato Soup Gone Awry!!!

The ending of the recipe said to blend it up in the blender but I guess it was too hot, cause it exploded... all over me. Two of the burns on my face have already blistered and look like huge nasty zits, but hopefully they will clear up soon! I am just grateful nothing worse happened...

McDonald's!

Spence doesn't have class on Friday, so around noon I came up with the brilliant plan that we should take Lance to McDonald's for his first time and let him play in the play pen!

Ok, so I am sort of a germaphobe, so I made Speen go in the play area with Lance. Isn't he a great guy, he could barely fit.

Lance was so happy to be there, he was totally into exploring and grinning from ear to ear.

Hmm, look at this cool toy that came in my happy meal!

Big fan of the cheeseburger!

Alright, so I felt bad that Spence could barely move around, so I went in and played with Lance.

Can you find us in this picture?

Every dark cloud has a silver lining.

It passed! HURRAY! I just have to throw out a huge kudos to our family and friends in California who worked non-stop to get this proposition passed. THANK YOU for your hard work.


Well, since it is pretty obvious who my choice for President was - I will just say that I hope with all my heart that Barack Obama can unite our country and restore the economy. I will probably disagree with him more than I'll agree with him, but one thing I will do is support him, because I think we should all show respect for the President of the United States of America.

What?!?

I just thought this was super funny, so I had to post about it...

Saturday night, my dad tells my mom to choose a movie to go to. My mom is browsing through the movies and is thinking probably Secret Life of Bees or Forever Strong - then she's sees a movie that peeks her curiousity...


Fast forward to 6:45 pm - they are in the movie theatre, and the following convo takes place:

Dad: Do you realize we are the only adults in this movie?
Mom: Oh, you're right.
Dad: What is this movie about anyway?

Previews start - they are all cartoon...

Dad to Mom: This better not be a cartoon!


For those of you who know my parents, especially my dad, I am totally busting up that just the two of them went to HSM3! And better yet, they liked it. My mom's quote exactly, "your dad didn't mind it at all!"

Who knew that such a wide range of people would like HSM3, maybe I'll have to check it out myself!

Picture Tag

So I usually don't like tags, but this one was easy. . . 4th picture in the 4th folder - - - I present to you: Baby Spencer! (and no, I don't have a clue what mamma Taggart was doing to his binky!)


I tag everyone whose name starts with an "L" or an "S"