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Since I have not been in a blogging mood lately, what better way to get me back blogging than to wish my two favorite eight year olds a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Kaden and Spencer turned eight yesterday, but we started celebrating last Friday. They invited some of their closest friends to a birthday party at Jump On It. They had a great time jumping on all the tramps while playing football at the same time!
Then on their actual birthday they couldn't believe that I would make them go to school, but I did!!! Andy had the day off of work so we picked up a special lunch for them and ate lunch at school with them. This was major progress for them to let us come to lunch with them. They are too embarrassed already to have their mom and dad eat with them, but at the last minute they decided it was okay. Then last night we just had grandparents over to celebrate by opening presents and having cake and ice cream.
Every year when November 16th comes around I somewhat relive alot of the emotions that I experienced when the twins were first born. It is no secret that their first year of their life was one of the hardest years of my life. I look back with such gratitude for the people who helped me and my family. There is a very long list of people from family members, close friends, neighbors, ward members, visiting teachers, and so on. Most of them would probably not consider what they did for me as important and amazing as I consider it. I have no words to describe the love and caring I felt from them through their acts of selfless service!!
In honor of their eighth birthday, here are the eight things I love the most about Kaden and Spencer:

Kaden:

*Kaden is my sensitive, kind, and caring boy. I hope he never grows out of this.
*My sports FANATIC!!! If there is a sport to be played he will play it. His life revolves around sports.
*He is a great big brother. He is very protective and caring of Ethan!
*He is very smart and a good student. His teachers can never say enough good about him.
*Kaden is a great helper. He loves to do jobs for me around the house!! He will make some girl very happy someday!!
*He is a great example and friend to those around him.
*Kaden does what he knows is right. He is a good leader.
*Kaden is very calm and balances out our family.

Spencer:

*My comedian. Spencer loves to get people to laugh.
*Spencer is very compassionate. He genuinely cares about others.
*Spencer has more energy than anyone I know. At times it wears me out, but I wouldn't change it!
*Spencer loves to help me with things that need to be done around the house.
*Spencer is a great friend. He always wants to include everyone in everything!
*Spencer is a great student--especially math and handwriting. His writing is perfect!! It is neater than any adult I know. His teachers always brag about what a good student he is!
*Spencer has a great imagination. He likes to write stories and does a great job.
*Spencer is always happy. Just looking at him smile all the time makes me smile. I am smiling just thinking about it!

Happy Birthday Kaden and Spencer! Thank you for all the wonderful attributes you bring into our family! I love you SO much!!

The boys and their friends at Jump On It

Anxiously waiting for their grandparents to come so they could open presents!

The boys requested a football cake

Make a wish!