Monday, March 2, 2009

Fun in the Snow

















The children enjoyed a day of snow. Mark didnt have to go to work until about 11:30 so we all enjoyed a little bit of sledding in our yard. The white snow makes our landscape so pretty. Very peaceful. Its now melting off but it was fun while it lasted.
Peace and Grace,
Jen and the Family.










Saturday, February 21, 2009

Church Frustration.....BUT Learning that God is all I need

I have struggled with some issues with my church for some time now. BUT this past week I have learned to trust in God and he has told me is that HE is all that I need.
I am a member of my church and have been going regularly for 10 years. BUT this past year I have felt like a total stranger in it. This is the first year I have not been involved in a bible study due to working schedule. When I was involved I would see people in the hallways and they would say "HI, How are you." and seem to take a general interest. I would have no problems with getting together with other ladies for lunch or play dates. Well now that I am no longer involved...I have gone months with walking the halls of the church and no one giving me eye contact or asking How I am doing. No one has called or emailed me to see what I have been up too. Its sad that a church has become this way. ALSO that I have been in touch with several of past friends to get together but there has been no response. Its ironic that now my two closest friends don't even go to my church. Sad huh?
As I am a very social person and struggled with even wanting to go to Church.....but through much prayer I have realized that I am at my church to PRAISE GOD and Learn his word. My church is awesome in the way that the music is uplifting and and messages from the pastors are wonderful. I hate to say it BUT if I left the church would anyone know that I was gone? I don't think soooooo. Right now I will stay at my church and continue to grow in the Lord. I pray that someday this may change.
This has been on my heart and this morning I layed awake wanting to let it out somehow.

May God continue to give me peace

-Jen and Family.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Sunday, February 8, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Caydon.....

Wanted to announce the birth of our newest member of the family. Mark's sister Mandie had her 3 child this morning. She had a baby girl. She was born in Florida at 7:10 AM and weighed 6 lbs. 70z. and 19 inches long. Her name is Caydon Hawley Bell. She joins her two big brothers.....Dillon (5) on the left and Addison (3) on the right.
CONGRATULATIONS and may it be a quick healing and recovery.


Peace and Grace,

The Perry Family

Monday, January 26, 2009

The Perry Petting Zoo


Just thought I would share our pets with you.....This is Jacob's hermit crab....he got him/her in January after waiting patiently. We actually now have two...Jessica wanted one. They are fascinating creatures.






This is our newest member..."Cupcake" the hamster. Jessica bought her with her allowance. She is fun to watch and play. Interesting is that she doesn't like to run IN her wheel but rather on TOP of it. Today I put her in her ball so I could clean her cage and I had trouble finding her. She made it all the way to my bathroom from Jessica's room. Very smart.








On the right is Jacob's guinea pig...Mr.
Guinea. He got him for his 6th
birthday. So he is 2 years old. He is
calmer then Cupcake and does like to
be held and hand fed a carrot or
lettuce. He also "talks" more and
when you open the refrig he can hear
it all the way into the kitchen and he
squeaks really loudly wanting a
"treat".





This is Bailey. Our first baby. She will be 12 years old this year. She is very loving and wants to be around people at all times. Jessica and Jacob enjoy hugging on her and snuggling with her on the floor. She gets very excited when it comes meal time, treat or a walk.













Last but not least this is Jacob's "Beta Fish." We actually have two. Jacob has one and Jess has one also. Not sure of their names but Jacob gets very excited to see them swimming around.











Well that's about it for the Perry Petting Zoo. That's enough animals for us. Mark said no more.....It is fun to see the children playing with them.
I just got finished cleaning all the cages for the day......yippee.

If anyone wants to come buy and check out the Perry Zoo, feel free to come on by. We are open M-F 8-5. Admission is Free. Love to have ya.

God Bless,
The Perry Family.



Monday, January 19, 2009

NOT ME MONDAY

Well I am going to try it again....being challenged by MckMama.....

I did NOT wait this long to finally write on my blog........
I did NOT spend 45 dollars on my daughter for her to get a hamster and then I did NOT spend another 35 dollars because the hamster DID NOT escape from the first cage (within 10 mins of putting her in there) - NOT me. I am NOT a sucker for my children's happiness.
I did NOT agree to get a hamster when we do NOT already have 2 beta fish, 2 hermit crabs, 1 guinea pig and 1 dog. No we are NOT calling ourselves the Perry Petting Zoo.
I did NOT let my children sleep on the floor in my daughters room next to the hamster we did not get.
I did NOTtell my children that they had school today even though they do NOT hoping they would sleep in.....and they did NOT wake up at 6 AM and come in and ask me what time it is. I did NOT yell at them and tell them to go back to bed.

My daughter did NOT stay up till 10:30 pm so she could watch her new hamster that she did NOT get named Cupcake.

Well to finish....I am NOT praying that we get snow tonight for another day off.

God Bless,

-Jen and Family

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Merry Christmas to all



Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry CHRISTmas! We will be down in Florida for the celebration. So may everyone have a blessed Time. I wont be posting until we get back. Not looking forward to the 70 degree weather, had to pull out our shorts from storage but it will be a nice time with family.

This picture was taken at Jacob and Jessica's school. Their last day of school until after the Christmas break.

God Bless, Jennifer and Family