How do you sum up a year? So many great things have happened. First off, and most importantly, Annie gave birth to our wonderful little boy Samuel. We've enjoyed watching him learn to do so many new things: Roll over, sit up, crawl, make noises, learn to eat baby foods- the list goes on and on. We've also enjoyed watching Lucy grow and change. Every day she seems more and more like a little girl. She's potty trained and doing many other things on her own now. Her vocabulary is exploding- everyday she's saying something new, and it's a blast to watch her grow. We've done some home improvements in building a new deck and a new fence for our backyard.
2011 will bring us new opportunities and challenges, no doubt. I've applied to graduate school in hopes of obtaining a master's degree within the next 2 years. Annie and I both have busy church callings. The kids will continue to grow. We hope to continue moving forward and doing our best to fufill all our responsibilities.
Last night Lucy called to me from her bed. I had read her a bedtime story and kissed her goodnight over half an hour ago, and yet she was still awake. When I knelt next to her bed to see what she needed, she wrapped her arms tightly around my neck. "I love you, Lucy." I said and kissed her on the cheek. "Now go to sleep."
With her arms still wrapped tight, she whispered right back in my ear, "Daddy, I love you too."
My heart melted. It was a small thing, but it helped me to remember what 2010 has been all about, and what I have to look forward to in 2011: My family. Nothing brings me more joy and happiness than being a husband and a father.
2 comments:
This was a GREAT post! I am really enjoying your families blog :) Thanks for sharing!
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