Sunday Spencers Series....with a pinch of random

all taken on an iPhone so apologies for the grainy-ness
Before Reese and I left Sunday morning to meet Papa for coffee, I carefully laid out a little diner appropriate outfit for Ryan on her bed (certainly not a 30+ year old, precious, white, dressy dress).  Grant told her to go get dressed and when they were ready to leave, he found her waiting for him decked out in her own version of diner-wear.
A close up (I love that dress)
The original circa late 1970's with Grandpa Britt

Anywho, after paired with a hoodie (of course) it was spared any mess from the pancakes and eggs she enjoyed. Moving along....we also threw a little Mexican fiesta for my cousin Ann's (we'll just say 25th birthday for the sake of keeping her happy) Saturday night. Family photo in the rain: (Ryan was INSISTENT on wearing her ballet outfit)
Reese. Plus Cake. Equals Intense Determination.
Back to our getaway to Seattle last week, the ladies were left in pajama and bakery heaven:
Quite a few people (ourselves included) have said "Reese is the son we never had" - love it. Love her.
Pajama party with Papa
When my folks told Ryan we would be coming home that evening, she said very matter-of-factly, "I can't go home yet, I still have more pajamas".
Instagram pics:

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Bring-a-friend edition....Special guest appearance by Amelia (pronounced oh so well by Ryan as 'a-meal-ma-ma').
And at a coffee shop across town, this little beaut was rockin' some tiger shades...

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Super Bowl edition.....
Additional guests this morning, apparently being reprimanded....not sure they'll be returning.
Stirring dad's cup of cream, with a hint of coffee.

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The daddy/daughter love fest continued for a second straight week with a trip to dad's office...
And upon learning of the sudden death of a former colleague from Maritz, it makes you value the time you spend with your loved ones even more than normal. It's a shame that death tends to be the reminder....let us all strive to enjoy life to the fullest every day and think twice about petty little arguments or setbacks which mean nothing in the grand scheme of things.

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posted 3 days late.
Then the mutual-adoration train continued as my two buds disappeared most of the morning to go to dad's office for some tidying up, the book store and Home Depot.
Now we  need to get Reese in on the action so mom can enjoy Sunday morning coffee with grandpa at a leisurely pace and not running around trying to wrestle an alligator.  Just a thought......

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is back!!!! With two very special guest appearances.
Thanks for the invite Ryan!

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Sunday donuts....

at Rays with special guest appearance by the Reesers!

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via Ray's donuts:
Please remember that Reese and I are always gone prior to Ryan and Grant leaving....hence the questionable outfits and brushless hair.  That is a completely see-through blue 'princess' skirt that would normally be worn over some tights, pants, even shorts.   But rest assured, because as I was giving Grant the 'why the hell did you let her out of the house in that' look, he says 'I put bloomers on underneath'.
Okay then.  Note to self.  Totally okay for a 3 year old to wear some $.10 mesh as long as the bloomers are on.  

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The donut edition....as Ryan matter-of-factly informed dad on Sunday morning that they weren't going for pancakes, she wanted a donut instead.  Of course dad is used to the women in his life telling him what he is or isn't going to do, so why should Sunday breakfast be any different.

Sunday Spencers Series...4th of July weekend edition

Hope you are all enjoying the long weekend!

Sunday Spencers Series....birthday edition

While we're a few days shy of Ryan's third birthday, you'd never know as yesterday was the big party and Ryan was treated to a room full of balloons when she woke up.  For their weekly pancake sojourn, she was able to pick three of her new friends to bring along for the ride....
As soon as the PPC gets their act together and releases the official party photos, we shall share the big 3rd birthday bash with you all.

Belated Sunday Spencers Series...

Apparently her bear needed a nap, mid-breakfast
Some reflective thought on Father's Day...
And in a coffee shop across town, this lovely crew celebrated early on Father's Day with papa.

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That arse.....Dad is making me pick up the check these days.  Something about earning my keep.

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Mother's Day edition....minus the mother

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playing the jelly drums:

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Even though dad's birthday isn't until July, Ryan presented this 'gift' to him proclaiming "happy birthday dad!"
Please note the Dora glasses have been retired....or lost in a sea of toys on our family room floor. Mom's back-up pair of cute pink shades came in handy.

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Special guest star this week....
Ella! Grant's mom came in town to celebrate the Reeser's birthday and spend some quality time with the girls. We thoroughly enjoyed your visit!
Party pics to come tomorrow...

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Guess who got invited this Sunday?

Mom and the Reesers!