Two years ago today, my dad went to be with Jesus. Exactly 6 months to the day from being diagnosed with lung cancer. Those 6 months went by so fast. If only we knew!
We planted 2 apple trees last year in honor of my dad. We used to sing a song together every night, when I was a little girl "don't sit under the apple tree." We danced to that song at my wedding and a cousin played it on the guitar at his funeral.
They are doing great, lots of leaves. One day there will be apples!
I miss him more than I can even explain or show.
But today, I prayed and thanked the Lord for the wonderful years we had together. For the wonderful woman I became because of him (and my mom.) For the kindness he showed others. For his sweet and tender spirit even when I was not so sweet and tender. For showing that a man has strengths and weaknesses and that is ok. For loving me well.
I prayed for Jacob that he would have wisdom and revelation on how to raise two sweet little girls in such a not so sweet world! That his relationship with them would be like none other.
So, I close this post thinking about my dad. And telling my blog readers to call your dad if you can. You only have one set of parents.....
Sometimes I wonder why God didn't set up a phone line so we could talk to our family in heaven, that would be perfect!
Miss you daddy and love you!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 1, 2011
Happy 4th Birthday!
Taylor Renee Ferrell, happy 4th birthday!
Two day's ago Ta started with a tummy ache and all mom's know what that means, stomach bug.
We haven't been sick in about a year, not even head colds.
So yesterday, she ran a 102 fever all day and finally it broke.
Today, she was great and oh so excited for her birthday. We began the day with the table set with a happy birthday table cloth, flowers, pictures, balloons and her first gift from Grandma and Grandpa. She got a pillow pet (which she wanted), a book and Toy Story 3 on DVD. We allowed Kamdyn to open her presents from Grandma and Grandpa as well. She also got a pillow pet and a book.
We ate breakfast and watched Toy Story 3 of course. And than Kamdyn got sick and than Jake started to get sick, stomach sick!
We followed with Nana arriving with presents and more goodies! Ta got a jewelry making kit, bean bag toss game, baking cupcakes thing and a barbie car, not for her barbies but for her dolls! We followed with a quick lunch. We received a card from Nanie in the mail. Ta will go and pick out a gift with her money. She wants more dress up clothes, like she doesn't have enough! And than I made pizza for dinner. She wanted me to make it! It was probably by far the worst pizza I have ever made. Ta ate like two bits and I didn't eat much more than that. Nana, ate a few bites.
Kamdyn and daddy didn't eat....:( After we ate Ta opened her gifts from mommy and daddy, a Toy Story 3 puzzle and the Jessie doll from Toy Story 3. She wanted the Jessie doll...Its a cowgirl from Toy Story 3. We had her cake which was chocolate on chocolate with lollipops and dark chocolate candies all over it. She wanted a CandyLand Cake and I thought that would be perfect. Her other gift from mommy and daddy is coming up, when everyone is feeling better. She wants to ride in the Cinderella Carriage (with a horse) downtown Kansas City at the Plaza, with her princess dress on. We were going to do that today but everyone got sick. When you read this please pray "Lord please keep Lacy healthy and bring health to her family!"
I will post pictures from the days events!
Tonight when I tucked Ta into bed she was sleeping on her new pillow pet, sharing it with Jessie and she had her cupcakes baking in the "oven" her dresser! So cute.... I love that kid!
I can't believe Ta is 4....
Her sunday school teacher stopped us and told us what a dynamic little girl Ta is! Its true, she has such a great personality and she loves to show "love" to others. Taylor, I love you with all my heart!
PS im sitting here watching Jake and Kamdyn sleep together on the couch....it breaks my heart to see them not feeling well!
Two day's ago Ta started with a tummy ache and all mom's know what that means, stomach bug.
We haven't been sick in about a year, not even head colds.
So yesterday, she ran a 102 fever all day and finally it broke.
Today, she was great and oh so excited for her birthday. We began the day with the table set with a happy birthday table cloth, flowers, pictures, balloons and her first gift from Grandma and Grandpa. She got a pillow pet (which she wanted), a book and Toy Story 3 on DVD. We allowed Kamdyn to open her presents from Grandma and Grandpa as well. She also got a pillow pet and a book.
We ate breakfast and watched Toy Story 3 of course. And than Kamdyn got sick and than Jake started to get sick, stomach sick!
We followed with Nana arriving with presents and more goodies! Ta got a jewelry making kit, bean bag toss game, baking cupcakes thing and a barbie car, not for her barbies but for her dolls! We followed with a quick lunch. We received a card from Nanie in the mail. Ta will go and pick out a gift with her money. She wants more dress up clothes, like she doesn't have enough! And than I made pizza for dinner. She wanted me to make it! It was probably by far the worst pizza I have ever made. Ta ate like two bits and I didn't eat much more than that. Nana, ate a few bites.
Kamdyn and daddy didn't eat....:( After we ate Ta opened her gifts from mommy and daddy, a Toy Story 3 puzzle and the Jessie doll from Toy Story 3. She wanted the Jessie doll...Its a cowgirl from Toy Story 3. We had her cake which was chocolate on chocolate with lollipops and dark chocolate candies all over it. She wanted a CandyLand Cake and I thought that would be perfect. Her other gift from mommy and daddy is coming up, when everyone is feeling better. She wants to ride in the Cinderella Carriage (with a horse) downtown Kansas City at the Plaza, with her princess dress on. We were going to do that today but everyone got sick. When you read this please pray "Lord please keep Lacy healthy and bring health to her family!"
I will post pictures from the days events!
Tonight when I tucked Ta into bed she was sleeping on her new pillow pet, sharing it with Jessie and she had her cupcakes baking in the "oven" her dresser! So cute.... I love that kid!
I can't believe Ta is 4....
Her sunday school teacher stopped us and told us what a dynamic little girl Ta is! Its true, she has such a great personality and she loves to show "love" to others. Taylor, I love you with all my heart!
PS im sitting here watching Jake and Kamdyn sleep together on the couch....it breaks my heart to see them not feeling well!
Monday, March 28, 2011
back to the grind
We've been on a "staycation" for the past 5 days. Which means we stayed home, worked on some projects and had fun as a family.
Our project for this "staycation" was to paint our sunroom, white. It is almost finished. The room is primed and half way painted. We use this room as our playroom. Its perfect! Its right off our kitchen and hearth room, so I can keep an eye on the girls at all time!
We started off this vacation on Wednesday, with a trip to the KC Zoo. It was fun! Taylor, was done in about 30 minutes. She would look at the animal for 2 mins and than want to move on to the next. Kamdyn, loved it except for the polar bear exhibit. She cried when she say the big huge bear swimming in the water! Harper, well he slept the whole time.
Thursday and Friday we stayed around the house and made a trip to Lowes and Chipotle.
On Saturday, we went to Jack Stack BBQ and than went bowling. It was so much fun bowling with the kids. We found a bowling alley just for families. Taylor, would pick up the ball and throw it as hard as she could down the lane and of course she didn't need help. Kamdyn, needed a little help and one time her ball got stuck half way down the lane. Jacob and I plan to bowl on our next date, because we are so competitive with each other!
On Sunday, we went to Disney's Toy Story 3 on ICE with our friends (the Martins) it was so much fun! Both the girls were really into it and of course Harper slept.
I've posted a few pictures from this weekend. Enjoy!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
news from the ferrell home!
Everything is great at the Ferrell house!
We are currently on a stayvacation... Jake took off Wednesday-Sunday. We have a few projects lined up like paint the sunroom. We also have some fun around the town activities that we are doing. We went to the zoo on Wednesday. Taylor, loved it and was bored really fast with every animal...she was ready to move on and see a new one. Kamdyn, didn't know what to think. This is her second time to the zoo. After a few minutes she warmed up to the animals. At first she was scared of the polar bear exhibit. It was way to cute! Harper, well he slept the whole time...I'm sure if he could talk he would tell me how much fun he had.
Harper, is starting to coo and really smiles at everything! He is so cute....He is sleeping sorta well. He found his thumb a few days ago and than lost it again!
Taylor, is learning how to read
Kamdyn, can pick out the colors blue, red, yellow, orange, pink and purple! She's 23 months and according to the charts she's really only suppose to know one color by 36 months!
Jacob, had a good trip to LA last weekend. He is enjoying his few days off and relaxing as much as possible, when he's not doing house work!
I'm doing well. Adjusting to a mommy of three. It is overwhelming at times and I do loose my mind. I'm always praying for a sound mind! I can't believe Taylor will be 4 next Friday and than Kamdyn will be 2 on the 12th. Where does the time go? I also can't believe it will two years since my dad passed away. Its very crazy to think that I haven't talked to him for two years.
All and all we are well, thank you Lord!
Enjoy the pictures
Monday, March 14, 2011
Cabin Fever
All I have to say today is, my girls have cabin fever!
We had such a nice weekend and this am woke up to 2-4 inches of snow.
How can this be?
Looking forward to the beautiful weather this weekend, 70s!
In other news, Jake goes to LA (California) this weekend and we are going to my moms.
The following weekend we are taking a staycation!
We are taking the kids to see Toy Story 3 on ice, the zoo and a few other places around the area. We also have housing projects lined up...I love projects!
Kids are doing well. Everyone is growing. Harper, is starting to really smile and be a little more interactive. I just keep thinking next year he will just sit in the corner in awe of his sisters, because they are crazy!
April, will be a very busy month for us! We have Taylor's 4th birthday, Kamdyn's 2nd birthday, Harper will be 3 months, remembering my dad, our 5th anniversary, Easter....and Jake goes to Nashville, TN. My surprise anniversary trip is to IKEA right outside of Chicago! My husband is so awesome!
Happy Spring!!!
We had such a nice weekend and this am woke up to 2-4 inches of snow.
How can this be?
Looking forward to the beautiful weather this weekend, 70s!
In other news, Jake goes to LA (California) this weekend and we are going to my moms.
The following weekend we are taking a staycation!
We are taking the kids to see Toy Story 3 on ice, the zoo and a few other places around the area. We also have housing projects lined up...I love projects!
Kids are doing well. Everyone is growing. Harper, is starting to really smile and be a little more interactive. I just keep thinking next year he will just sit in the corner in awe of his sisters, because they are crazy!
April, will be a very busy month for us! We have Taylor's 4th birthday, Kamdyn's 2nd birthday, Harper will be 3 months, remembering my dad, our 5th anniversary, Easter....and Jake goes to Nashville, TN. My surprise anniversary trip is to IKEA right outside of Chicago! My husband is so awesome!
Happy Spring!!!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Pictures!
My laptop bit the dust.....so, I haven't been able to update our blog lately.
I'm currently using Jake's mac...!
Here are so recent pictures of the kids...
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