Thankful

I want to take a moment to acknowledge my thankfulness for an answered prayer. To the rest of the world, this is not a big deal and part of growing up, but it means so much to me. So far, the Nelsons have been healthy for a long time. Carley had her tonsils & adenoids out this Summer and so far she has not had one serious cough or cold of any kind! She has had minor seasonal allergies, no strep or anything like that! I am not boasting or bragging at all! I am just acknowledging God has answered our prayer for healthier kids! The only thing going on with her little body are a couple of UTI's this year and we are working on that. Also she has been going to the dermatologist since October because she had 6 planters warts on her foot. They have been nasty but 2 weeks ago, they cleared up! It seriously is another answered prayer!

Corey spent last January sick almost the entire time. So far he has not had any ear infections or throat infections since October. Last night he ran fever for about 2 hours and it was the first time in forever. He has a cough that has turned nasty. Hopefully we can treat it with stuff we have here. Either way, this is the healthiest this little guy has been maybe his entire life. Once again, I am not jinxing anything or boasting, I am just so thankful that God has answered our prayers for a healthier winter!

We have friends and friends of friends who have very sick family members. Whether it is a sick baby or a sick parent, it is sad to watch and we are fervently praying to the Great Healer on their behalf.

I received my printed blog book for 2011 a couple of weeks ago and it reminded me again why I love to blog. It also is such evidence of God's hand moving and working in our family. The best posts are the ones where you can see God answered a prayer. I would be ungrateful not to acknowledge what He has done on our behalf again and again!

On the Move!

Grammy and Pawpaw Spann bought Corey a Mickey Mouse motorized scooter for Christmas. This little guy loves it. He loves to go. He is great at pushing the pedals and not good at all at steering, which keeps mom busy when he rides. He is so cute on it and feels so big. How am I supposed to be serious with this little tough guy?

Sweet Carley Moment

on Sunday night, Carley was playing in the yard of the home we attend for Growth Group kind of off on her own. It was dark and she was looking at the stars. On the way home she said she needed to tell me something. She said she God talked to her. I asked her what He said and she said he just put his voice in her heart and He told her, "You are the only you and I love you. Obey your parents. Trust in Me all the time." She said it so seriously and so innocently. She said it was an important moment. Those were her words. That night she picked two bible books to read and she said her good night prayer and it brought tears to my eyes. It went something like this, " Dear God, Thank you for talking to my heart. I love you too and I will follow you forever. I will always be yours. I trust and hope in your power. Thank you for Jesus. In his name I pray, Amen".

I am not sure what all went on that night, but I am so thankful that Carley's faith is becoming real and she understands prayer is a two way conversation.

Lord, please grow faith in our Carley. Help Cody and I to parent her in the way you want her to grow and in ways that let your love bloom inside of her. Help her words tonight to be true and let her always follow you. It is humbly in your son's name I pray, Amen

These Two

..melt my heart. Carley loves to read the Bible to Corey. These two can fight and scream at each other, but most of the time, they are so sweet and loving. I hope this friendship lasts a lifetime!

Nana

Last Wednesday night I was bathing the kids and Cody was at the station. My mom called and surprised me by offering to come spend the night and get the kids ready for bed and school. I cannot tell you how thankful I was. Mom showed up, got kids in pjs, and started rocking. My kids just LOVED it. They really cannot get enough of my parents. I cleaned up the kitchen and read books with Corey. After we was asleep, I found mom and Carley in Carley's twin bed. Carley had talked Nana in to sleeping with her. My sweet mom completely agreed. I was asleep by 9:15 and rested so well knowing Nana was here. Thanks again mom for coming even when I don't ask. We love you!

January is off and running!

I started back to work on January 2nd which was a VERY early start. The first week was good. We are off and running. Carley was so excited to go back to Kinder! She had a great couple of days getting some private attention though. One day she stayed with Cody and he took her shooting for the first time. He said she loves it and is a good shot. It sure scares me! Not my thing, but I am trying to be super supportive. The next day she spent the day getting all the attention from Nana. I am glad she had those days to get some love before another semester was underway.

Corey is busy, busy, busy, but cute, cute, cute. He loves school, his class, and his teacher. I am so thankful for our daycare.

I thought the kids looked especially cute this morning at church.

Carley and her match, Ashley-Rose. Corey in his fire engine gear. he did decide to throw a fit before we left and I got that captured below. Love my sweet babies!