A Year at a Glance (2012)

WOW! I just realized that I have not blogged in almost a year. Some much to cover. Nate: He is the best father. He takes so much time with Parker to love, play, help, guide, and be a FATHER. He is the best daddy I could ask for. He is literally a partner with me in raising our son. Nate works so hard to provide for our family. He has grown so much this past year to be someone I am proud to call my husband. He does what he can to make sure we are happy. He currently has a new business he just started a few months back, which is going well. He also is working with a great company. He is doing well and I am proud of him. Parker: He is now 2 (26 months) and is the funniest kid ever! He has the best personality. He literally is Nate and I's pride and joy. From his smile, laugh, joking, and silliness he is just adorable. My favorites about him are: his smile, his laugh, when he prays, when he says "mommy, mommy", his love for BUZZ and WOODY, his love for food, when he tries to ride Bella like a horse, his curiosity, and his gentle heart. He has a gentle spirit in him that loves praise, and touch. I love that we pray with him every night, and I sing him songs ("Amazing Grace" is a favorite)while I rock him before bed. This may sound weird but when I rock him I love to hear his breath and the sucking of his fingers (lol sounds lame but some out there get it). I enjoy every minute with my boy. He stays with his OMA while mommy and daddy are at work. Oma is the best, couldn't do it without her. Parker loves his OMA and PAPA Valeriano and his Grandma and PAPA Kincaid, as well as TIA D, Uncle Jo JO, SIAH (Josiah), REESE, ASHHOLE (Asher), and SLEY (Eisley); Aunt Dani, Uncle NANIEL (Daniel), and great grandparents. He is starting to "miss" people. He is becoming a little human, which sounds crazy but until now he was just a eating, sleeping, and playing little boy.....now a little human with a personality of his own. I only pray that God teaches Nate and I to love who he is and to help him grow into his own. I feel so blessed to have Parker as my son. I cannot imagine life without him. Now, life is not all peaches and cream....he is starting to say "NO!" or throw fits now and then....but overall he is a pretty amazing kid (THANKS BABYWISE!). He sleeps 12 hours and naps 2-2 1/2, and eats great. We feel lucky and blessed. Parker loves music. He loves to dance. We currently enrolled him in "Kindermusik" which is a great music class for toddlers. This class has taught him to be more social and expressive. Favorite movies of Parker: "Mickeys Once Upon a Time", "Meet the Robinsons", and "Toy Story 1". He loves Mickey, Buzz, and Woody (his action figurines (dolls)). Parker also loves to color. He is very creative. My little boy has so much energy, and he is keeping Nate and I busy.....this is amazing. Kelly (Me): I am in my 6th year teaching. I teach 4th grade and love it, though there are days I wonder why I teach (or moments). I decided to finish my Masters this year. I graduate in May 2013 (YAY!!). This has kept me busy, and without a social life.

This has been a goal of mine since I was young (feels great). Writing my THESIS is a lot of work but Nate is very supportive (thanks babe). A big part of my life has changed over the year. I find myself wanting to be with my husband and son all the time.........which is hard to understand for some (maybe?). I love my little family and want to take in every minute with them. Life isn't perfect, but it is my life, my family, and I am LOVING it! Here is to a great year full of LOVE, LAUGHS, SMILES, and BLESSINGS! Thank you Lord for being my continual rock, support, joy, and strength. The Lord is my everything, I feel so blessed.