There have been so many things that have brought us tons and tons of joy to ring in the new year. Some happened before 2011, but they are still things that were so great to us, that we are still celebrating in the joy they brought. And these are just some. I could probably make a whole post about each one, but here they are, all at once.
PRAYER
Calin has started clasping his hands together when it's time to say a prayer (not always, but at least 50% of the time), and is showing that he's understanding prayer more.
One night in California, he was crying and refusing to go to sleep, so I went into the room and tried to talk to him. He looked up at me and folded his hands together like he wanted to say a prayer, so I asked him "do you want to say a prayer?" he nodded, stopped crying, and we said a prayer together. He whimpered for a little while longer, but finally went to sleep. I love moments like this! Is there anything greater than being a parent?!
When Calin points to a picture (any picture, even if I'm not in it), he always said "mama" or "mymama" before anything else, and once in a while will say "dada" also. But if I show him a picture of Jesus, he immediately points to it, smiles, and says "jeeees!" Lately I have been kinda hard on myself, and felt like I wasn't teaching him enough, so little things like this are so sweet and encouraging!
COUSINS
Our flight from Ca to Ut was delayed and canceled two days in a row. We were so exhausted and frustrated with the whole situation, but one thing totally made it worth it. While waiting in the SFO airport, my cousin Erica came to visit us. We hadn't seen each other since my baby shower in 2009, so it was wonderful to see her, even if it was just in the airport.
(I couldn't find my camera so I had to use my phone, and couldn't quite get a clear photo :)
FAMILY
We got back to Rexburg on New Years Eve, and Nate, Kelly & kids came up to spend New Years with us. They had been in Oregon since November, so we've missed them a lot, and it was so fun to spend time with them again, and ring in the New Year!
INTERVIEW
Jordan has an interview with University of Utah later this month! We are so excited! They have an amazing DPT program, it would be close to family, and it starts in May which would be perfect for us. So we're praying pretty hard for this one to go well :)
BABY
And we're expecting baby #2 in July! I'm sure if you didn't already know, you probably guessed with me mentioning how sick I have been. But I'm much better now (thanks to some meds), and we could not be more excited for this little one to join our family!!
Happy 2011!!!
PRAYER
Calin has started clasping his hands together when it's time to say a prayer (not always, but at least 50% of the time), and is showing that he's understanding prayer more.
One night in California, he was crying and refusing to go to sleep, so I went into the room and tried to talk to him. He looked up at me and folded his hands together like he wanted to say a prayer, so I asked him "do you want to say a prayer?" he nodded, stopped crying, and we said a prayer together. He whimpered for a little while longer, but finally went to sleep. I love moments like this! Is there anything greater than being a parent?!
When Calin points to a picture (any picture, even if I'm not in it), he always said "mama" or "mymama" before anything else, and once in a while will say "dada" also. But if I show him a picture of Jesus, he immediately points to it, smiles, and says "jeeees!" Lately I have been kinda hard on myself, and felt like I wasn't teaching him enough, so little things like this are so sweet and encouraging!
COUSINS
Our flight from Ca to Ut was delayed and canceled two days in a row. We were so exhausted and frustrated with the whole situation, but one thing totally made it worth it. While waiting in the SFO airport, my cousin Erica came to visit us. We hadn't seen each other since my baby shower in 2009, so it was wonderful to see her, even if it was just in the airport.
(I couldn't find my camera so I had to use my phone, and couldn't quite get a clear photo :)
FAMILY
We got back to Rexburg on New Years Eve, and Nate, Kelly & kids came up to spend New Years with us. They had been in Oregon since November, so we've missed them a lot, and it was so fun to spend time with them again, and ring in the New Year!
INTERVIEWJordan has an interview with University of Utah later this month! We are so excited! They have an amazing DPT program, it would be close to family, and it starts in May which would be perfect for us. So we're praying pretty hard for this one to go well :)
BABY
And we're expecting baby #2 in July! I'm sure if you didn't already know, you probably guessed with me mentioning how sick I have been. But I'm much better now (thanks to some meds), and we could not be more excited for this little one to join our family!!
Happy 2011!!!
8 comments:
Yay! I love it, especially the story about Calin wanting to pray. It is stinkin' cute and melts your heart to see the little ones trying to pray. We are excited about Jordan's Utah interview as well, we hope he gets in that would be AWESOME to have you guys around here :) Then I could actually HELP after #2 is born! Calin can come over and play with Ty and Maylee all the time!
2011 is going to be a great year for the Spence clan. Grand children galore. Maybe You will have a little girl and all the girl cousins will have a blast. Ashlyn, Maylee, and whoever is next. All of my daughters-in-law are doing great in raising your families. I'm so proud of all of you.
yay! Congrats! I've been waiting for the announcement because I did have suspicions! Hope the pregnancy goes well for you and you get better quick.
Marcus told me a couple weeks ago after he ran into Jordan at church, that's so awesome! So excited for you guys! I'm so happy you guys got an interview at the U, I hope it goes well! Two of my dad's PT's went there and loved it. It's also nice to be close to family!
Yay!!! I'm so excited for you guys! Congratulations, that's wonderful news! I was wondering too :) I hope this pregnancy is better than the last one and that you aren't sick as long! I'm glad you all had a great trip! Happy New Year! It'll be a great one!
Congratulations guys! How fun for Calin to have a brother or sister! Hope you start feeling better soon. And hope the interview goes well for Jordan!
Many congratulations to you all! Such exciting blessings and sweet teaching moments with Calin... Love those!
What a great list, definitely all things to be joyful about!
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