Bad Blogger

Have you noticed?

Sometimes I am great at keeping my blog up to date,

then there are other most times I am terrible at it!

My apologies.

This blog is supposed to keep you

up to date on what's happening with us down here in Portland.

But it ends up being spurts of catch ups. 

We have some BIG news!

Spencer found out about a week and a half ago

that he is being transitioned from the on-campus clinic

he us currently working at,

to an off-campus clinic.

This is unofficially known as being "off-sited"

and is a super big deal.

Let me tell you why -

At the school campus clinic Spencer only

is able to treat faculty,

fellow students and their immediate families.

That is great, and still offers the hands on experience that he needs,

but generally speaking most of those people are in good health.

At the off-campus clinic he will be treating the paying public.

So basically people who have real issues that they really want fixed!

Spencer will be diagnosing, developing treatment plans

and putting the last years of schooling into action.

The thrill of seeing someone come in with something,

and eventually leave feeling well must be an amazing feeling for Spencer.

But let's remember to whom the glory goes to.

Spencer has spent hours upon hours

with his head in books,

hands in cadavers,

time in adjusting labs

in order to help people feel better.

But his hands are really tools of the ultimate Healer, Jesus Christ.

What an amazing way to glorify God!

With Spencer being transitioned 

it has increased our chances of him getting a 

preceptor-ship,

which would allow us to be moving back to B.C. 

in June instead of September.

The chances are great, 

but still not a guarantee.

Please keep us in your prayers 

as we are thinking, preparing and planning for this transition.

It is going to be a big adjustment moving our family once again to a 

different (although not new) country,

settling our family and learning to live a life NOT as students!

(Did you know that Spencer has been in school since we met in 2004?!)

Needless to say I am sure,

we are really excited to be close to our friends and family in B.C.

However,

 we have really come to love Portland,

our church family, and our friends we've made here.

The school is such an interesting community to be part of,

and I am going to miss certain aspects of it.

We love our church,

our small group

and the MOPS I am apart of there.

We've been blessed with amazing friendships

and it is really hard for me to imagine mothering without 

their nuggets of wisdom, advise and support.

Here's to blogging more often...

Sleep When Baby Sleeps/Currently

This morning I should be following this advise,

considering Claire (and I) were up at 5 a.m.

Instead I am sitting here reading blogs,

going on Pinterest and listening to my tummy growl.

Inspired (challenged?) by Tanis' blog Currently,

I am going to do my own!

Here goes...

Obsessing over: 

Trader Joe's Ginger Molasses Cookies. They are so gingery and go perfect with a cup of tea. I am still trying to eat clean, but twice so far I have made an exception for these and not once regretted it. 

photo via traderjoes.com

Working on:

unloading the dishwasher. Sounds exciting doesn't it? Lately, it feels like every time I tidy up it takes about 15 minutes for my little monster to come along and untidy it all in about 5 seconds. So unloading and loading the dishwasher is something I can do that contributes to a clean up that she can't undo (yet).

Thinking about:

moving home. The logistics of it. Where will we live? Will I have a baby bump? When will it be? How do I live as a wife of a career man? (He's been a student the entire time we've been together.) It's still a long ways off, but the end is in sight. Crazy.

Anticipating:

Christmas! I LOVE this time of year. September 1st to January 1st. Coloured leaves, pumpkin-everything, peppermint-everything, festivities, warm scarves and coats, yummy smells (I love candles too Tanis, especially cinnamon-y, spicey, pumpkin-y ones!) This year Claire is old enough to participate in Christmas activities. I am excited to take her to Zoolights, bake cookies, use her advent calendar. I have all kinds of things up my sleeve! 

Listening to:

Some Nights - Fun

It is such a FUN song. Claire and I dance to it often. She rocks back and forth, spins around and laughs and laughs and laughs. 

Eating:

Clean. (Except for those cookies!) It is a difficult adjustment. There are times we fall off the wagon and cave to cravings, or convenience. But we aren't hardcore into it. We are just stepping back, and taking a real look at what we are putting into our bodies. Even if we think its healthy, we are just trying to eat things that come in its original form as much as possible. 

Wishing:

That I could take my little family and we could escape to a secret place for a few days. Where its just us, nothing school related and just enjoy being together. Have dance parties, watch movies, play games, cuddle under blankets and listen to music. 

Dissing:

The rain! I want to take Claire trick or treating. Normally I really don't mind the rain. It doesn't bother me too badly, but I just want it to hold off for a couple of hours this evening. 

Laughing at:

This picture.

Photo credit thanks to Michelle Cervo Photography

Michelle and I took the babes outside so she could take a couple photos of them in their costumes. Of course my babe just couldn't sit there and smile at the camera. She loves the rain, so she ran in the rain while Michelle snapped a coupe photos. She got wet, and looked a little disheveled, but she had a bit of fun. 

There you have it...my currently. 

Happy Halloween!