Hey all!!
Today was a very special and exciting day for us! WE GOT A PUPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have had a fun filled morning and early afternoon, just loving on this adorable lil guy :) He is a 2 month old White Lab, and his name is Elliot(After Graham's middle name...). He is easily the most chill and relaxed dog that we have EVER had, which is a plus, because he's really good with the boys. He slept the ENTIRE two hour long car ride home, and he's just so DANG CUTE!
We actually saw a post on Facebook from my Mom's cousin that her daughter had found a litter of puppies on the side of the road, and wanted to give them away to a loving home, when my Mom saw it, her wheels started turning, and before we knew it, we were getting a puppy!!
Elliot is the perfect fit for our family, he is very easy going and relaxed about everything, but at the same time he is very, VERY playful, like all little puppies. We have had a few problems this morning with biting, but again, it's just a puppy thing, and it can be trained out of them. All in all, I am a VERY happy gal today!!! It's times like these when I REALLY wish I had my smart phone again, then I'd be able to show pictures....:(
<3 Always,
Rose
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Day 20- Generations!
Hey All!
"This generation of kids" is a term that gets thrown around a lot, and most teens do feel a bit hypocritical saying it because they are a part of them. However, we are not "kids" we are 90's kids, that did NOT grow up around technology, and THAT is important. It is even more obvious when you have such a HUGE age range in your family, our family in particular range from almost 24 to 7.
I remember growing up as a kid, we spent our entire summer, all day, EVERY day, outside, being creative and active...when did that change? I remember literally spending every MOMENT we could outside playing, from the minute we got up, to the minute the sun went down, it was such a great treat when we were able to come INSIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, we have to almost BRIBE the little ones to go outside and play, what's up with that? Like, really??
Anyways, this afternoon, we lost track of the boys for a few hours, and we naturally thought they were watching TV, so I'm sure you can imagine the heart attack my dad and I had when they weren't!! I just so happened to look out the window and see the boys, spraying each other with hoses, "because they were bored"...it looks like our "next generation" isn't completely at a loss!!!! This scene just made my heart so happy. It just reminded me so much of my childhood...and it made my heart smile.
There is really not that much difference between the "New Generation" and the rest of the world, and it is really YOUR choice how much technology they are introduced to. Obviously, you can't restrict the use of iPads or Smart Boards at your child's school, but most definitely at your own home, MONITOR the technology. In other words, before you start telling your children about "when I was your age..." think to yourself, ARE you letting technology consume their lives? Is that healthy? Then, why not have them walk to their next sports practice? Or send them outside for an afternoon? It will brighten their character and childhood memories immensely!
<3 Always,
Rose
"This generation of kids" is a term that gets thrown around a lot, and most teens do feel a bit hypocritical saying it because they are a part of them. However, we are not "kids" we are 90's kids, that did NOT grow up around technology, and THAT is important. It is even more obvious when you have such a HUGE age range in your family, our family in particular range from almost 24 to 7.
I remember growing up as a kid, we spent our entire summer, all day, EVERY day, outside, being creative and active...when did that change? I remember literally spending every MOMENT we could outside playing, from the minute we got up, to the minute the sun went down, it was such a great treat when we were able to come INSIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, we have to almost BRIBE the little ones to go outside and play, what's up with that? Like, really??
Anyways, this afternoon, we lost track of the boys for a few hours, and we naturally thought they were watching TV, so I'm sure you can imagine the heart attack my dad and I had when they weren't!! I just so happened to look out the window and see the boys, spraying each other with hoses, "because they were bored"...it looks like our "next generation" isn't completely at a loss!!!! This scene just made my heart so happy. It just reminded me so much of my childhood...and it made my heart smile.
There is really not that much difference between the "New Generation" and the rest of the world, and it is really YOUR choice how much technology they are introduced to. Obviously, you can't restrict the use of iPads or Smart Boards at your child's school, but most definitely at your own home, MONITOR the technology. In other words, before you start telling your children about "when I was your age..." think to yourself, ARE you letting technology consume their lives? Is that healthy? Then, why not have them walk to their next sports practice? Or send them outside for an afternoon? It will brighten their character and childhood memories immensely!
<3 Always,
Rose
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Day 19- Mountains :)
Hey!!!
So, today we went to this really cool city called Blowing Rock(for you local people, you should check it out!). We found a cool national park that looked over some RIDICULOUS mountains, and it was only 15 minutes away from our house! Which is awesome. I really wish I could have taken pictures, but of course, my phone is still dead...:(
It is so awe inspiring and humbling to be living in SUCH a gorgeous place as this, our God is TRUELY an awesome God :)
So, today we went to this really cool city called Blowing Rock(for you local people, you should check it out!). We found a cool national park that looked over some RIDICULOUS mountains, and it was only 15 minutes away from our house! Which is awesome. I really wish I could have taken pictures, but of course, my phone is still dead...:(
It is so awe inspiring and humbling to be living in SUCH a gorgeous place as this, our God is TRUELY an awesome God :)
Monday, August 4, 2014
Day 18- Reunions :)
Hey all!
So, it's true what they say about siblings, when you're living under the same roof, you will likely be at each others throats most of the time, however, as you all grow and mature and go off to college/move out of the house, when they come back, you will be SO much closer!
Today, I saw my sister for the first time since we left Wheaton over a month ago(woah, has it really been that long?), and it was awesome. I was so, SO excited to see her, even though she DOES drive me nuts sometimes. Though we may not be super close and buddy buddy like a lot of sisters are, we love each other, we support each other, and we ARE sisters, and that's enough.
Leaving Wheaton, I was SO excited to finally have my own room for the first time in 5 years, but when I got here, it was very lonely indeed. Our old house was only 3 bedrooms and a master for 5 kids and 2 parents, and now we ALL have our own rooms, which we're not used to, and we tend to spend a whole lot of time in other people's rooms, just to be there :) I described it to my friend as, it's kind of like a college dorm room, there are people constantly coming and going, and it's not unlikely to go to sleep and wake up with another person sleeping next to you...that happened like the entire first WEEK. Anyways, I do love having my own room, but again, it's just weird, none of us have ever had our own rooms, and especially for the two younger boys who are basically joined at the hip, it is really weird to be ALONE in your room. If you come from a big family, you probably understand what I'm talking about, you always have someone to be with, and when you don't, you don't really know what to do with yourself. Combine that with the fact that we have just moved to a small town and know very few people, my brothers have basically become my best friends.
It was so weird for me though, to be the ONLY girl, the OLDEST, and the one EVERYONE comes to with their problems if Mom's not around, so I was very happy and relieved to see my sister today, I know she's not staying here very long, but I am so excited that I have someone to do sister things with, and someone that's older than me to be the "responsible adult", because I hate being that....
<3 Always,
Rose
So, it's true what they say about siblings, when you're living under the same roof, you will likely be at each others throats most of the time, however, as you all grow and mature and go off to college/move out of the house, when they come back, you will be SO much closer!
Today, I saw my sister for the first time since we left Wheaton over a month ago(woah, has it really been that long?), and it was awesome. I was so, SO excited to see her, even though she DOES drive me nuts sometimes. Though we may not be super close and buddy buddy like a lot of sisters are, we love each other, we support each other, and we ARE sisters, and that's enough.
Leaving Wheaton, I was SO excited to finally have my own room for the first time in 5 years, but when I got here, it was very lonely indeed. Our old house was only 3 bedrooms and a master for 5 kids and 2 parents, and now we ALL have our own rooms, which we're not used to, and we tend to spend a whole lot of time in other people's rooms, just to be there :) I described it to my friend as, it's kind of like a college dorm room, there are people constantly coming and going, and it's not unlikely to go to sleep and wake up with another person sleeping next to you...that happened like the entire first WEEK. Anyways, I do love having my own room, but again, it's just weird, none of us have ever had our own rooms, and especially for the two younger boys who are basically joined at the hip, it is really weird to be ALONE in your room. If you come from a big family, you probably understand what I'm talking about, you always have someone to be with, and when you don't, you don't really know what to do with yourself. Combine that with the fact that we have just moved to a small town and know very few people, my brothers have basically become my best friends.
It was so weird for me though, to be the ONLY girl, the OLDEST, and the one EVERYONE comes to with their problems if Mom's not around, so I was very happy and relieved to see my sister today, I know she's not staying here very long, but I am so excited that I have someone to do sister things with, and someone that's older than me to be the "responsible adult", because I hate being that....
<3 Always,
Rose
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Day 17- A restful afternoon!
Hey guys!!!!
So, for the past couple weeks, my allergies have really been acting up, either that, or it's a cold. Of course, because we don't have a family doctor yet, we can't figure out what it is that I'm allergic to. :( Anyways, it has gotten to the point where last night, I had 3 pillows, and I still didn't fall asleep 'til past 2 o'clock, and woke up at 7:15....needless to say, I am SO exhausted today. I am so grateful for both my parents, because when they saw me this morning, they KNEW it was getting worse, and they stopped by a drug store on the way home from church to find me some allergy medicine(I can't take Sudafed, because it will react with my other meds I'm on...), and then did the very best they could to keep the boys out of my room and relatively quiet, so I could have SOME peace, even if it didn't mean sleep. Unfortunately, I am STILL stuffed up, and have a massive headache pretty much 24/7, so sleeping didn't work out, but it was still nice to have some peace and quiet to recharge for an action packed week ahead! Please pray that I will begin to feel better soon, and/or that we can determine the cause of whatever is going on with my body, and that I will have the energy to get through this next week complete with 3 house guests, a trip to Georgia, and a family reunion. THANK YOU!
<3 Always,
Rose
So, for the past couple weeks, my allergies have really been acting up, either that, or it's a cold. Of course, because we don't have a family doctor yet, we can't figure out what it is that I'm allergic to. :( Anyways, it has gotten to the point where last night, I had 3 pillows, and I still didn't fall asleep 'til past 2 o'clock, and woke up at 7:15....needless to say, I am SO exhausted today. I am so grateful for both my parents, because when they saw me this morning, they KNEW it was getting worse, and they stopped by a drug store on the way home from church to find me some allergy medicine(I can't take Sudafed, because it will react with my other meds I'm on...), and then did the very best they could to keep the boys out of my room and relatively quiet, so I could have SOME peace, even if it didn't mean sleep. Unfortunately, I am STILL stuffed up, and have a massive headache pretty much 24/7, so sleeping didn't work out, but it was still nice to have some peace and quiet to recharge for an action packed week ahead! Please pray that I will begin to feel better soon, and/or that we can determine the cause of whatever is going on with my body, and that I will have the energy to get through this next week complete with 3 house guests, a trip to Georgia, and a family reunion. THANK YOU!
<3 Always,
Rose
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Day 16- Butterfly chairs.
Hey guys!
So, ever since I was in the fourth grade, I've had a weird interest in butterfly chairs. When I was in fourth grade, during our silent reading time, our teach had a select number of chairs, and went through the class list each day so we each got one. I remember the BEST silent reading was while I was sitting in a butterfly chair. For Christmas that year, I requested one thing...I wanted a butterfly chair, unfortunately for 10 year old Rose, I didn't get one.
Ever since then, whenever we are in IKEA or some other furniture store, I always at least LOOK at the butterfly chairs, if not, I ask my Mom if I could get one. Today, my childhood dream came true, I GOT A BUTTERFLY CHAIR!!!!! And, I haven't moved from it since I got home. My heart is so happy, this may seem little and insignificant to you, probably because it is, but it is what has made me happy today :)
So, ever since I was in the fourth grade, I've had a weird interest in butterfly chairs. When I was in fourth grade, during our silent reading time, our teach had a select number of chairs, and went through the class list each day so we each got one. I remember the BEST silent reading was while I was sitting in a butterfly chair. For Christmas that year, I requested one thing...I wanted a butterfly chair, unfortunately for 10 year old Rose, I didn't get one.
Ever since then, whenever we are in IKEA or some other furniture store, I always at least LOOK at the butterfly chairs, if not, I ask my Mom if I could get one. Today, my childhood dream came true, I GOT A BUTTERFLY CHAIR!!!!! And, I haven't moved from it since I got home. My heart is so happy, this may seem little and insignificant to you, probably because it is, but it is what has made me happy today :)
For those of you who don't know what a butterfly chair is....This is one!
<3 Always,
Rose
Friday, August 1, 2014
Day 15- Having a family close by!
Hey Everyone!
As many of you know, I spent most of my childhood pretty far away from any extended family, and any time we got together, it was big deal! To give you an idea, my cousins on my Mom's side, I remember meeting them twice in my life! However, my cousins on my Mom's side are some of the most open and friendly people that I have ever met, which makes it easy to love them ;)
One thing that I was really excited about from the very beginning and throughout our move was being closer to family, we're still not SUPER close(about an hour and a half to my Grandma's, and four hours to my Aunt's), but it is still a good deal closer, at least we're in the same state! Today we had our first outing with extended family since we've been here, and I so loved it! I loved seeing my Grandma's house, and seeing where my Mom grew up, but most of all, I just loved spending time with my Grandma! Anytime I see her, I am always so excited, but today was different, because I got to see HER home, and usually it's her visiting us. The more time I spend with my family, the more similarities I see between all of us, for instance, today at the store Aedon(who's 7) was being a brat and I turned to him and said, "Aedon...stop acting like you're two!", and my Grandma turned to me and said, "...wait...Aedon's NOT two years old?!" that sounded EXACTLY like something I would say :)
Because of the fact that I did grow up very far away from family, I love it anytime we're all together, and it makes me so happy to know that we'll be able to see a LOT more of each other now that we're closer. I'm so excited to see my second cousins grow up, and I am so excited to be their "cool older cousin" when they need me! Long story short, my extended family means a lot to me, and I am so happy that we are a lot to closer now!
<3 Always,
Rose
As many of you know, I spent most of my childhood pretty far away from any extended family, and any time we got together, it was big deal! To give you an idea, my cousins on my Mom's side, I remember meeting them twice in my life! However, my cousins on my Mom's side are some of the most open and friendly people that I have ever met, which makes it easy to love them ;)
One thing that I was really excited about from the very beginning and throughout our move was being closer to family, we're still not SUPER close(about an hour and a half to my Grandma's, and four hours to my Aunt's), but it is still a good deal closer, at least we're in the same state! Today we had our first outing with extended family since we've been here, and I so loved it! I loved seeing my Grandma's house, and seeing where my Mom grew up, but most of all, I just loved spending time with my Grandma! Anytime I see her, I am always so excited, but today was different, because I got to see HER home, and usually it's her visiting us. The more time I spend with my family, the more similarities I see between all of us, for instance, today at the store Aedon(who's 7) was being a brat and I turned to him and said, "Aedon...stop acting like you're two!", and my Grandma turned to me and said, "...wait...Aedon's NOT two years old?!" that sounded EXACTLY like something I would say :)
Because of the fact that I did grow up very far away from family, I love it anytime we're all together, and it makes me so happy to know that we'll be able to see a LOT more of each other now that we're closer. I'm so excited to see my second cousins grow up, and I am so excited to be their "cool older cousin" when they need me! Long story short, my extended family means a lot to me, and I am so happy that we are a lot to closer now!
Rose
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