Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Whats With The Name?
Sitting down the other night to catch up on our blog, I just became so overwhelmed at all that I needed to add. Overwhelmed is a word that I have used a lot over the last several months. Having six kids, two dogs and an entrepreneur husband, can at times seem too much to handle. I rethought the whole idea of blogging again, when one of my little's came over and asked to look at the past pictures and stories. We had so much fun going down memory lane. Listening to her talk about some of the posted experiences, it hit me like a brick to the head. THIS IS WHAT MATTERS! OUR FAMILY! OUR EXPERIENCES! I truly believe that the busyness and unneeded distractions of the world are some of Satan's best tools. It is hard though, to find that balance. Lately I see families that are here and there and everywhere..... but not together. Now don't get me wrong, there are definitely times when you have to divide and concur. Especially with a family as large as ours. Right now we have church, cheer (which includes JV football games and varsity games. And basketball games), volleyball practices and games, voice lessons, guitar lessons, violin practices and play practices. That is only with the three oldest. We are BUSY! I would love, love, love to put them in ballet, hip hop, swim team, and karate just to name a few. I want them to do and try everything. I want to give them every opportunity I can. But that would be more and more time away. It also means less time for us as parents to really bond and partake in important conversations. I do not like stressed and hurried nights that consist of frozen pizza or hot dog dinners. I don't do well with the too tired and cranky kids that still need to do their homework before they hit the hay. More activities would just lead to more chaos. Isn't that what Satan likes, chaos? In chaos lives uncertainty, anger and frustration. I don't want that. We have done good enough. But I don't want to be stuck with just good enough. I want better than that for our family. I am choosing to focus more on what really matters. I am choosing dinner around our table at home, not at Mr. McDonald's table. So that brings me to the name change of my blog. When I sit down to blog I want to see the words FOREVER FAMILY. I need to see those words. I want to be reminded of why I do what I do. I want our family to remember what our ultimate finish line really is.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Time Marches On
My last blog post was two years ago. TWO years! I have wanted so many times to catch my blog up, but then get so overwhelmed at doing so. I decided to just start from where we are at today. If and when I have time I will go back and post things that should really be included in the blog.
Some of the major things that have happened will be recorded later but I do want to go ahead and do a quick review. This may read like an annual Christmas letter..........
The last picture that I posted was of my baby boy, Jake. He has been such a wonderful addition to our family. He is now two years old and ALL BOY!! He loves anything and everything to do with sports and more specific......BALLS!! He has been able to name all the balls since he started talking: football, basketball, soccer ball, volleyball he loves them all. He has the best personality and seems to take after his dad in the personality department.
We decided to get a new puppy. We got a Blue Weimaraner named Kai .I wish that we would have waited until the "Little's" were older, he can be a bit much! I can't wait until he his no longer a puppy.
We also moved! We loved the home that we were in. It was HUGE and fit our family of eight wonderfully. However it was on a pretty busy street where drivers would speed by sometimes going 60 mph! On Christmas Eve Jeremy was parked out front on the side of the road waiting to pull into our driveway and was hit by a drunk driver! It totaled our Excursion and set into motion several new chapters in our lives. We decided that we needed to move and started looking at new homes that week. Finding homes with 5 or more bedrooms in our town is not easy. Having families with 1-3 children is the norm. We found a home in a neighborhood that we have loved and wanted to live in. It does not have the square footage that the other house had. But does have enough bedrooms. After living here for a few months I am so happy not tho have all of the waisted space that we had in the other home. Less cleaning!!!! This home is perfect for us. We do miss having a swimming pool and are hoping to put one in next spring. Our neighborhood is wonderful. We have great neighbors. And my children can play outside without constant supervision. My son actually keeps getting out of the house and I find him happy as can be sitting on his dad's 4-wheeler.
Jaycee started HIGH SCHOOL! Seriously, when I named this post 'Time Marches On,' I wasn't kidding! Where in the world did she get permission to grow up so fast? Jaycee is a wonderful girl. We are pleased with the choices that she makes and the example that she is to her friends. She is a cheerleader, soccer player and on the cross country team. She also attends early morning (6am) seminary where she studies the scriptures and receives a great start to her days. We honestly couldn't ask for a better role model for her little sisters.
Jayden has been busy with her singing and guitar playing. She LOVES school and the school that she attends is the Visual And Performing Arts School. Right up her alley! She has been working with a recording studio here in town and some very exciting things are in the horizon.
Jillian is such a fun loving girl. She is a talented dancer and is looking forward to working on that talent. She is always willing to help me out with things around the house. She is also attending VPA and is in the third grade. She has made some great friends this year and just had a a slumber party where we celebrated her turning 9!
Jenna started at VPA this year! She was so excited to be "big" like her sisters. She is the sweetest thing you will ever meet, I promise!
Jaxon Claire missed the cut off date for kindergarten by eight days! They just changed the date. She was devastated. But I am on cloud 9 to have her home for one more year. Although I really need to buckle down and teach her preschool stuff. We are sad that Mrs. Dana's preschool closed:(
As for me I "just keep swimming, just keep swimming." My two closest friends moved away and that has been tough on me. At first I was so busy with the move and summer time fun that it wasn't that hard. Now that things are settling down my thoughts have turned to my loss. I have spent almost twelve years with Rachel and Heather. TWELVE years of bonding. TWELVE years of laughter and tears. TWELVE years of major life decisions and contemplation. We have so many memories that I am grateful for and blessed to have. Rachel and I were pregnant together four times! Heather was pregnant three of those times with us. Our children are like sisters. They both have all girls. And I decided to step out of the box and add a BOY to the mix. Yay me!! Heather and her darling family are now eating yummy tacos in Mexico while Josh finishes up medical school. Rachel and John moved to the sticks to raise cows and chickens and children! Great moves for the both of them, new chapters in their life books.
Change is rough and dirty. It sometimes sucks everything out of you in so many ways. But just like those rough and dirty rocks that you put into the rock tumblers I am praying that I come out of this all shiny and new. As of this post I'm still tumbling away:)
Some of the major things that have happened will be recorded later but I do want to go ahead and do a quick review. This may read like an annual Christmas letter..........
The last picture that I posted was of my baby boy, Jake. He has been such a wonderful addition to our family. He is now two years old and ALL BOY!! He loves anything and everything to do with sports and more specific......BALLS!! He has been able to name all the balls since he started talking: football, basketball, soccer ball, volleyball he loves them all. He has the best personality and seems to take after his dad in the personality department.
We decided to get a new puppy. We got a Blue Weimaraner named Kai .I wish that we would have waited until the "Little's" were older, he can be a bit much! I can't wait until he his no longer a puppy.
We also moved! We loved the home that we were in. It was HUGE and fit our family of eight wonderfully. However it was on a pretty busy street where drivers would speed by sometimes going 60 mph! On Christmas Eve Jeremy was parked out front on the side of the road waiting to pull into our driveway and was hit by a drunk driver! It totaled our Excursion and set into motion several new chapters in our lives. We decided that we needed to move and started looking at new homes that week. Finding homes with 5 or more bedrooms in our town is not easy. Having families with 1-3 children is the norm. We found a home in a neighborhood that we have loved and wanted to live in. It does not have the square footage that the other house had. But does have enough bedrooms. After living here for a few months I am so happy not tho have all of the waisted space that we had in the other home. Less cleaning!!!! This home is perfect for us. We do miss having a swimming pool and are hoping to put one in next spring. Our neighborhood is wonderful. We have great neighbors. And my children can play outside without constant supervision. My son actually keeps getting out of the house and I find him happy as can be sitting on his dad's 4-wheeler.
Jaycee started HIGH SCHOOL! Seriously, when I named this post 'Time Marches On,' I wasn't kidding! Where in the world did she get permission to grow up so fast? Jaycee is a wonderful girl. We are pleased with the choices that she makes and the example that she is to her friends. She is a cheerleader, soccer player and on the cross country team. She also attends early morning (6am) seminary where she studies the scriptures and receives a great start to her days. We honestly couldn't ask for a better role model for her little sisters.
Jayden has been busy with her singing and guitar playing. She LOVES school and the school that she attends is the Visual And Performing Arts School. Right up her alley! She has been working with a recording studio here in town and some very exciting things are in the horizon.
Jillian is such a fun loving girl. She is a talented dancer and is looking forward to working on that talent. She is always willing to help me out with things around the house. She is also attending VPA and is in the third grade. She has made some great friends this year and just had a a slumber party where we celebrated her turning 9!
Jenna started at VPA this year! She was so excited to be "big" like her sisters. She is the sweetest thing you will ever meet, I promise!
Jaxon Claire missed the cut off date for kindergarten by eight days! They just changed the date. She was devastated. But I am on cloud 9 to have her home for one more year. Although I really need to buckle down and teach her preschool stuff. We are sad that Mrs. Dana's preschool closed:(
As for me I "just keep swimming, just keep swimming." My two closest friends moved away and that has been tough on me. At first I was so busy with the move and summer time fun that it wasn't that hard. Now that things are settling down my thoughts have turned to my loss. I have spent almost twelve years with Rachel and Heather. TWELVE years of bonding. TWELVE years of laughter and tears. TWELVE years of major life decisions and contemplation. We have so many memories that I am grateful for and blessed to have. Rachel and I were pregnant together four times! Heather was pregnant three of those times with us. Our children are like sisters. They both have all girls. And I decided to step out of the box and add a BOY to the mix. Yay me!! Heather and her darling family are now eating yummy tacos in Mexico while Josh finishes up medical school. Rachel and John moved to the sticks to raise cows and chickens and children! Great moves for the both of them, new chapters in their life books.
Change is rough and dirty. It sometimes sucks everything out of you in so many ways. But just like those rough and dirty rocks that you put into the rock tumblers I am praying that I come out of this all shiny and new. As of this post I'm still tumbling away:)
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Holy Cuteness!
I found these pics on the camera. I have no idea who took them, someone short I am guessing....
Jacob's Blessing Day
"Jacob Jeremy Terrell, you will be strong and healthy throughout your life and be able to withstand the elements to remain healthy and live a long life. As you grow, you will strive to seek the Holy Ghost and opportunities to do right and be drawn to the spirit. You are blessed with the ability to discern between right and wrong and to gravitate toward those who will lift you up. You will grow strong and receive the priesthood and be a good priesthood holder. You will be able to serve a mission and be sealed in the temple for time and all eternity. You are blessed with the ability to listen to your parents, siblings, and your church family for guidance throughout your life. You will find an eternal companion, and you will be an example to those around you and a beacon of light."
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Buddies
My friend Gretchen had her baby, Davis 10 weeks before I had Jake. She has 3 girls and was wanting a boy just as bad as I was. We had so much fun being prego together with our boys.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Special Visitors
Uncle Johnny came to visit Jake while on leave from Iraq. He has to go back for several more months but he will be done for good in December.
Uncle Johnny and aunt Melly.
Uncle Johnny and aunt Melly.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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