n o p i c t u r e s

Well, I am at work and I thought I would post a quick note so everyone can know that we have not died and fallen off the earth.  We have been busy painting a room downstairs for my parents when they come at Christmas.  We are excited about that and we are planning a whole lot of.... um.... whatever.  

Jeremy is doing good.  He is trying to communicate more.  It is mostly crying and screaming when he can't get his way.  

I am about the same as Jeremy, but I have learned to control my temper tantrums (the corner is a good place for reflexion).  My calling is great.  I enjoy working with the Young Men.  We have planned this big war at Church for Priesthood meeting training with the Young men.  We hope it goes well.  We are going to have them build forts and then help them apply to the gospel.  

Heather is great... oh she is great... and doing well at her calling with the young women.  Whenever we do a stake young men's/young women's activity, we get to work together.  They made Cinnamon rolls on Wednesday and they were good. 

I mentioned that there are no pictures, but I may have Heather put some up.  Love you all. 

Haacke

h e a t h e r

Oh, that was sneaky Heather... I do appreciate the stretching you said, it makes me happy.  I do have to admit that I am the one that came ahead on this marriage.  I have never been more organized or have more ambition because of your support.  You build me up and support me in all my escapades (even the nutty ones).  

Heather is the best mother and wife that anyone could ask for.  She is very thoughtful and spiritual.  She reminds me daily of the importance to pray for guidance in my decision making.  I love Her with every molecule of my body and find it very hard to stay away from her when I am at work.  I love the walks we go on, the conversations we have and the goals we have set.  

Heather I love you back and I hope we have another wonderful year.  

Four Wonderful Years and Counting.....

Today is our 4 year anniversary.  I don't want to gag everyone with our lovey doveyness, so if you don't want to hear it, stop reading now.  I have the most handsome, wonderful, gifted, talented, sweetest, giving, PATIENT, lovable, righteous, steadfast, honorable, smartest, hard-working, self-sacrificing, etc., husband ever.  I know some of you think that about your spouses too but for me Spencer is absolutely the perfect person  to be sealed to for eternity.  

I am so grateful for all of our blessings the greatest of which is the gospel and the love we both have for our Savior and all he has blessed us with, each other and our son.

Spencer, I love you and am very grateful for all you do and the example you are to me and everyone around you.  Happy Anniversary!

Sports Fanatic

Spencer is working really hard to brainwash our son into loving sports.  So far so good.  He really gets into the BYU cheer.  "Ball" was his first real word and he continues to enjoy new games that have anything to do with hitting, throwing or pretending to catch a ball. He also has to drop his bat or golf club to clap for himself after he successfully launches the ball into the air.  

Last week we put up our tent after Spencer built me a fire pit for our anniversary.  I really enjoy our backyard and we are both learning more and more about gardening and other outside household chores.  It's fun.

We never did actually campout because it has started to get way too cold at night.  Fall is in the air.  I am really excited because I love this time of year.  However, come January-April I get really sick of Winter.  I guess I am more used to the milder winters of Virginia.  Spencer grew up in Idaho so I think he is pretty use to the weather.  

Labor Day Weekend

  We had a wonderful weekend of getting things done and marching in parades.  Here in Hawarden, we have a big celebration over the Labor Day holiday.  We like to call it Big Sioux River Days.  Spencer and I had fun turning Jeremy's little wagon into a horse and then they both burnt up walking in the kiddie parade.  Jeremy seemed to have a great time waving to the crowd.  He got a little trophy and a capri sun.  Yes, he liked the capri sun better.