19 May 2010

private.



see this little girl? she's harnessed to me in this photo. she's protected... and that's important. i'm going to write this post with as least emotion as possible.  

i hate to do it, but i have to make this blog private.

i love to write--it brings me happiness and relief. it allows me to express myself in a way that i can't do when speaking. i can be free, and i can be myself. writing is who i am, in a way. i also love my daughter and my husband. goldie has become the single most important thing in our lives, and it seems like since she's been born nothing else really matters. i like that. we know what's important, and we're very thankful for how much we've been blessed. we've been tossed and turned emotionally since the end of february with things that i will not discuss on here (not things involving us as a couple, but things happening against our family). i'm in protection mode; call me mother bear. as dear as all of you readers are to me, i can't continue to have this blog be public. some things are just too precious. i love my blog. i love sharing my life with you, and i love that you share yours with me. it's been a good ride, and maybe one day things will slow down and i will be able to trust those around me again. but until then, private it is. leave me your email if you'd like to continue reading. i'll do my best to make it work for everyone. my email is jenna.vela@gmail.com, just in case you ever need me.

also...



well, it's pretty obvious that i can't invite you all.  wouldn't that be nice?  so i've decided to create a new blog so that we can all keep the party going.  this blog right here will become private, and i will post about goldie, my family and friends, and thoughts/experiences as well.  the new blog will also be thoughts and experiences, but also things that purely inspire me.

if you don't receive an invite to view this private blog, please don't be offended.  understand that it is what it is, but this new blog will basically be the same thing--minus most family stuff.  i think it's going to be great.

so follow me on over to the new blog.  i'm glad this is going to work for everyone.

www.lemonsandthoughts.blogspot.com

181 comments:

eden and david said...

i dont remember how i found your blog, but i love it. you have a beautiful little girl, and your writing is awesome. if possible i would love to follow it after you go private. edenbarrett@yahoo.com

Tori said...

I guess I'll be the first to say I want to keep reading about you, Jake and your sweet Goldie girl. I love how honest and open you are Jenna! You truly are one of a kind and you inspire me and I'm sure you inspire so many other people. I wish I lived closer to you and your sister! I love you both tons! xoxo, my email is toribollard@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I'd like to continue reading and seeing cute pics of Goldie!

mysupersweetdiary@gmail.com

monica said...

im in!
btw, you're super creative, sassy and everything else i look for in a friend.

Lindsey said...

I would love to continue reading:)
snazy.2003@gmail.com

Jessica said...

I, too, would love an invite! And I miss talking to you.
jbalkman@gmail.com

Amanda and Matt Dalton said...

Hey Jenna- I'd love to keep reading. I hope all is well on your end! Thanks! -Amanda

Jodi said...

jleigh1084@hotmail.com

chloƩ said...

i'd like to keep reading but i understand if you have too many slots to fill! and i know we have never met, but i am a good friend of grant and brittany's and think you are such a great writer, and your family is so cute!

chloeroseashby@gmail.com

seanandchloe.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I'm a friend of a friend, but love your blog, and would love to continue reading if there's room for me!

jadeharper@gmail.com

Stephanie said...

I would love to continue reading...I know I've only left a few comments on your blog, but I so identify with so much of what you write. My kids are a bit older than your sweet one (6 & 4) but I *so* remember the identity crisis I felt in those early days - the dream come true of being a mom, yet still wondering who I was and who I was meant to be.

Thanks for sharing your life with so many. My email is azdrews@gmail.com ((hugs))

Mandy@ a sorta fairytale said...

i've stumbled across your blog several times through friends and i've always enjoyed reading your thoughts and insights! i'd love to continue to do that!

philipandmandy@gmail.com
and
mandychiappini@gmail.com

Unknown said...

O you know I am your number one reader!! I can't help but wonder if I will do the same once we have our little one. I think it's a good a safe choice so here is to privacy!!!

Stephanie said...

Oh, and while I don't have my own blog, I do have a journal that I've kept here for the last 6 years...just so you know I'm real. :) http://www.tloljournals.com/forum188.php

Steph

Erika Gerszewski Potter said...

erika.a.potter@gmail.com :)

The Thueson's said...

Jenna!!! Please add me! I love seeing when you have new posts! :) tarathueson@gmail.com

and I totally know what you mean about your life being turned upside down. Isn't it awful??? Dang people who just want to ruin our lives. Mind your own business! :)

Amy said...

i don't know you but i'm not a creeper and i love your blog!

amydoxey@gmail.com

notesbyamy.blogspot.com

Aubree said...

Aubs_10@hotmail.com. I have only commented a couple times but I was roommates with your SIL Jenye. I love your blog. I find it refreshing and fun! But I understand if you can't add me!

Tara said...

im a long time lurker...been reading for years. i am a friend of jenna r., ask her about me if you're nervous to add a stranger. :) i promise i am harmless. i also have a private blog and would gladly add you if you'd like!

taramarieoliver@yahoo.com

JJB said...

I would love the honor of being able to continue to read your sweet words- you refresh me! If possible, please add me to the list: justinandjuliebrymer@gmail.com - you are wonderful!

Andrea said...

(applause)

acp389atgmaildotcom

Hard decision. I know. You will find much more peace and freedom knowing most of your readers.

That being said, sounds like things are a little crazy around there. Maybe we should meet up and swap stories haha? I don't know what's going on, but there is no doubt in my mind. The "battle" is raging.....if you know what I mean. I feel like I'm being taken down from every direction lately. Keep your head above water and if you ever need a listening ear/email friend. You know who to come to!

You are hot.

{Layla} said...

lks0914(at)gmail(dot)com.
your blog is lovely and so are you.
keep writing.

Sheryl said...

i love your blog my dear. private's not bad. i hope to get an invite. i sound like one of those teenager's on mtv's sweet 16...sherylkgarner@gmail.com

Megan said...

megansbean@gmail.com

Ashley said...

I understand if you can't fit me, but I hope there may be room for a friendly and (somewhat) silent bystander. Good luck with everything!!! I respect you :)

ashley.n.knowlton@gmail.com

Trevor said...

I couldn't bear not to look at Jake.. So I definitely need an invite.. Though, I have to admit Goldie does seem to be cuter than him.. (sorry man)..

-"JONES"

Trevor said...

Oops, my email is samoajones244@gmail.com

Unknown said...

hope you'll add me. I love reading your blog, mothers are kindred spirits. mckenzie.h.graham@gmail.com

Lisa said...

I can't remember how I found your blog, but I am forever grateful for it. The inspiration and hope me, a stranger, is able to find in your beautifully written and heartfel messages is beyond me. If you don't feel comfortable, I understand. lisanieder@gmail.com

megan and melissa said...

I have never met you before...but have been following your blog for awhile and always love to see what you and your cute family are up to. I would love to keep reading after your blog goes private...if there is any way that I can.
xoxo, Meg
fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com
meg.crowton@gmail.com

Marianne & Eddie said...

Whenever blogs go private I never send my email if I don't know the person, but yours is too good to be true! I really enjoy reading & relating. The only connection I've got is I've been taking pilates from your girl Liz for years. If you have space I'd love to keep reading~ xmarianne.goldx@gmail.com

Ash & JD said...

the razzle dazzles are in.

ashleykarena06@gmail.com

::jill:: said...

hi jenna.

i use my husband's e-mail for blogging. (he started the blog originally)

jon.facer@gmail.com

you and goldie are to die for. :)

Meikel said...

So I totally struggle with going private. You may have tipped the scales for me. But I love you, so may I please continue to read?
meikelreece@gmail.com

Morgan said...

Add me please :) You have my email, but I will email you anyway so that you have it.

age said...

Sign me up please.
ageloveselle@hotmail.com

Hope you are all well.
age

Jessica said...

I would love to continue reading! You're a wonderful writer. Please add me.

neusclues@gmail.com

Megano said...

If there is room I'd love to be added. mnjniccoli@yahoo.com

The Phipps: said...

me too please! janellerphipps@gmail.com

eclaires said...

Hi Jenna!

I'd love to be included, so I can keep reading. I hope things smooth out for you and your family. Atsimink, kad viskas bus gerai. Gal, ne siandien, bet kada nors. :)

Buk laiminga.

Ani said...

anitaylor1@gmail.com

Kali and JT said...

I would love to keep reading, our babies are just a week or two apart so I swear you always blogged about how I was feeling- I grew up in the same stake as Jake and am good friends with brandi beeson (now litchfield) so I am a real person!

kalitracy@gmail.com

TLC said...

i 1000% understand. You have such a sweet baby and I adore reading your thoughts and seeing how you view the world. So, of course I would love to be added in. BUT. I know that you have only so many slots to share with private viewers.

So, just in case...

c.tierra@ymail.com

Lauren said...

Jenna, I can't remember how I came across your blog, but you have been such an inspiration to me and I would love to keep reading if it's possible :)

l_wertz16@hotmail.com

Jon and Meghan + boys said...

hey jenna... we had a few editing classes together forever ago, and i found your blog some way or another, but have never commented. shame on me! i do love reading and congratulations on your little girl! i know you waited so long for her. if you have room in your invites, my email is jon.meghan.beutler@gmail.com.

maleahbliss said...

Hope I make the "cut"! :)
maleahbliss@msn.com

Rebecca Anderson said...

rebeccandersn@yahoo.com

thobeka said...

i'd love to keep reading about your experiences as a young mother, if it's not too invasive. all the best!
thobeka
justthobeka@gmail.com

Marie said...

Hi Jenna-

I stumbled across your blog a while back wandering around on Facebook. We actually went to high school together and I would love if I could keep following (if there is room), Goldie is gorgeous and I always love your taste in design!

MSBusch@gmail.com

Cathy said...

Jenna, I'd love to be added, as I love reading your thoughts. You keep me grounded and remind me that life is real.

cathylynn.wheeler@gmail.com

Ca V Ha said...

I think you have my email :) but in case you don't - cvhanna@gmail.com

natalie said...

nataliejanebeal@hotmail.com

Nellie said...

I'd love to keep reading-I love your blog and your honesty and think you're wonderful!

nellieandbubba@hotmail.com

Agnė said...

Jau turi visa jura prasymu... tikiuosi ir toliau galet skaityti tavo blog. stai mano e-mail'as: agne.keler@gmail.com

Agnė said...

Jau turi visa jura prasymu... tikiuosi ir toliau galet skaityti tavo blog. stai mano e-mail'as: agne.keler@gmail.com

Agnė said...

Jau turi visa jura prasymu... tikiuosi ir toliau galet skaityti tavo blog. stai mano e-mail'as: agne.keler@gmail.com

Tracy said...

Would love to be able to keep reading your blog... You are very inspiring to new mother's everywhere. Keep your head high!

hamlettd829@gmail.com

Stefanie said...

I read your blog for a few months and I love it! Please invite me :)
s.teffi@rocketmail.com

Cortney Clegg said...

if you have room:
cleggfam@hotmail.com

katie said...

jenna dear we love you! keep us in the loop...

katiebrewer3@gmail.com

hope you and jake (and of course miss goldie!) are doing well!

Katie said...

Lovies.

Katejmcneil@yahoo.com

Jessica said...

I would love to continue reading your blog! My email is jessicaholbrook8@gmail.com. My blog is jessicaholbrook@blogspot.com.

Alyssa Griffeth said...

Oh, Jenna! I totally don't blame you. It's something we've been considering for a long time now too, but I just haven't been able to bring myself to go private (not yet at least).

We'd love to keep reading though! Every once in a while, Grant surprises me and says, "So, I just read on Jenna/Katie's blog that....." It always makes me laugh that he checks up on your blogs, but its such a great way to keep in touch! Our email is:
griffethhome@gmail.com

SHANNON said...

i totally understand...you gotta do what you gotta do! thank you for putting yourself out there & sharing your ups & downs....but if i can continue to be one of your followers id love that! ;) Shannon Danis SKV6.BLOGSPOT.COM BrwnEydAngl6@aol.com

Rachel Anne said...

Jenna,

I have loved reading your blog, our girls are 10 days apart, and hearing you voice similar thoughts about this motherhood experience has been great. I understand if I don't make the cut but here is my email - rachelanne.williams@gmail.com - and you can keep up with me here - http://thewilliamsroost.blogspot.com/

Thanks,
Rachel Anne

Unknown said...

jenna,
i have loved keeping up with you and your family via the blog, especially since i don't think i've seen you since the volleyball days with jones! i tell my mom all the time how beautiful goldie is, and it's been so nice to follow where life has taken you! i hope all is well, and i'd love to be able to continue to follow as goldie grows up!

kathryn.e.hamilton@gmail.com

Best of luck,
Katie

byubrandy said...

If you have room - I do love reading your blog Jenna!

byubrandy@mindspring.com

Beth said...

I love reading about you and your sweet family. Hopefully you have enough room to add me if not I totally understand. By the way I was sitting at a light the other day and there was this white suv with Utah plates was in front of me, they backed up and did a U turn I thought oh man I hope there is no cops around. Kelli was with me and said hey Mom that was Jenna's husband, we laughed so hard. Have a fun summer and call if you want to do something or come into to town and visit.
eamurray718@yahoo.com

Chrissi said...

I totally understand your reasoning to go private... keeping the family safe and secure is #1.

If you're ok with adding creepers on your blog, please put me on the list! I'd love to keep following.

chrissi.harris@gmail.com

Megan said...

i love you, you know that! i haven't been posting on my blog because i want to make mine private too, just haven't made the effort. good for you for sticking to your guns and i hate that people aren't being nice to you.

can't wait to see you in a couple of months!

meganpapworth@gmail.com

Alissa said...

I can't remember how I found your blog- friend of a friend?- but your writing is so refreshing and wonderful. I've truly been inspired by the relationship you have with your husband and daughter, adn hope to have the same with mine- my email is azimm85@gmail.com.

- Alissa

Heath and Gretchen said...

gsparry@gmail.com :)

Nila said...

Please Jenna, please please please put me on the private list. I need my daily Jenna-and-Goldie fix!

I hope the storms in your life abate soon - turmoil is an awful state of being.

I love you - Nila

Chase and Jessie said...

I would love to continue reading!! Thank you:)

bubbleytoes@cox.net

Zane + Nichole said...

i know you probably have lots of real life friends who want to read your blog, but here is my "pitch" to add me to your list! i love reading your blog jenna. you inspire me, you remind me that it's ok that i'm not perfect right now, i'm not everything a "mormon girl" is supposed to be and that's ok. i enjoy reading about your ideas and ideals, your struggles, your happiness.

anyways, if you have room, i'd love to keep reading. thanks for your posts. :)

lilfraulein@gmail.com

Ali said...

add us to the list! blali.hillstead@gmail.com

Robert & Amber Salmon said...

Hey Jenna... this is Amber Salmon from Platinum Washington D.C. and Jake and I were in the same ward growing up. Anyway I would love to keep up with you guys. My e-mail is
booo41@comcast.net

Aly said...

I think I found you in a roundabout way through Megan and Aaron Young. I promise I am not a creeper and I would love to keep reading! Goldie is so adorable.

aly.dickson@gmail.com

abby said...

oh yuck, i'm sorry jenna. if you have room for me...abbygracesharp@gmail.com

p.s. can't wait for our herbal tea chat. :) sounds perfect. oh, and that isn't pearl's pony but it totally gave me a double take. it really does look like her!

Chanse and Janell said...

Love your blog!
Only if you have room:
janell_bloom@hotmail.com

chanseandjanell.blogspot.com

Omega said...

Hey girl, I know what you mean but I'm hoping you don't mind keeping me in the loop! Sometimes I'm afraid that I put too much on facebook even though I have that as friends only, but I also think that a blog would help me to relieve some stress too! Loveyou

Omega said...

oops my email is
blanton317@hotmail.com

heehee

Unknown said...

Wow ms. popular. I hope you remember me. I lived next door to you in Hawaii with Alecia and Kacie. Anyways, I just started following your blog yesterday and I'd like to continue. my email is cathyjones4 at gmail dot com

Your baby is ridiculously cute by the way

Alis said...

hi jenna,
i somehow found your blog through an lds mom blog a long while ago, and i hope i get to keep reading! my e-mail is:

alis(dot)heidar(at)gmail(dot)com

thanks:)

Valerie said...

I love reading your blog. You have a talent for writing! my email is redheadedvalval@yahoo.com if you can find room in your invites for me! :)

Chelsea said...

i love your blog!
chelsea (dot) alder @ gmail (dot) com

Johanna said...

i would love to keep following your blog. i love the way you write and appreciate your honesty. Your family is so cute.

stbfinehout(at)gmail(dot)com

Erin said...

i love your blog. i love the way it makes me feel, how things you say and feel are things that I say and feel! I really wanted to meet you at your cousin ashley (and jds) wedding, because you inspire me. I realize that things I go through are normal because you are one person that vocalizes those things too! I love your blog, but totally understand why you are going private! emlow07@gmail.com

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

I came upon your blog via an LDS friend's blog. We haven't met and it's only occasionally that I read your blog, but your writing, and the real and honest emotions you put out there so eloquently for your readers is refreshing and inspiring. The joy, struggles, emotions and real life goings on that you write about, while staying true to and living by your personal believes, is wonderful and different from a lot of other blogs that only serve to make the writer appear shiny and perfect. I"m sure people who you actually know will take precedence over myself, but if you find space for me, I'd love to be added as a reader. :) k.m.mcleskey@gmail.com

Kate

Emily said...

I came across your blog from a friend and I love reading your blog. You have a way with words and I am always so inspired when I read your blog. I would love to be a part of your private blog list if possible, my email is empennock@gmail.com

Zach and Katie Hillstead said...

good move. katie.hillstead@gmail.com love you. don't know why i even just gave you that...like you don'thave it and wouldn't add me. ha.

Kelsie Thueson said...

Kara Simmons told me about your blog and I just love it! I'd love to be able to continue to read it!
kelsiethueson@gmail.com
Thanks!

Brittany said...

Hey! My email is brittany_s_long@yahoo.com Also, I haven't mentioned this but, you are looking soo good! I can't believe how fast you lost all that baby weight, motherhood is obviously doing well for you :)

Amanda and Chad said...

I've heard you can add more than 100 readers on a private blog now, so you should be good to invite all that you want to! I love your blog and your writing. You are an inspiration to so many. I love your cooking blog too! It's my favorite. I would love to keep reading if you have room for me

lloyd_am(at)hotmail(dot)com

Rachel Wise said...
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Jen Holtkamp said...

dear jenna, i would love to keep up with you and your adorable family :) jen
jenholtkamp@gmail.com

{brady+sarah} said...

I would love to continue to read your blog!! I don't remember how I found your blog but I have really enjoyed reading your thoughts and I feel like I can learn so much from you as I a mommy! I hope you have enough room for me on your blog list!
sarah_hiatt@hotmail.com
Thanks!

Yumiko said...

Labas Jenna!

We met way back in 2006/7, just before Christmas when you were in Vilnius with Sesuo Krukstin :)

I would love to continue reading if there is room... Thanks! giedre (at) gmail (dot) com

abbie said...

abbiemckinnon @ yahoo dot com

Mike and Alecia said...

Love keeping in touch through your blog. Your family is absolutley adorable!
kinfischbeck@hotmail.com

Cierra said...

just one of the other 1,000's of random followers of your blog. :)

if there's room, i would love to be added as well:

cierra.orellana@gmail.com

Brady and Brittany said...

Hi Jenna-I was Rachel's roommate 2 years ago and I enjoy reading your blog sometimes!! It's so inspiring and I love the way you write.

mrsbrittanyfish@gmail.com

bradyandbrittany.blogspot.com

The Scalese Family said...

I am a follower of your blog. I would love to keep reading. You inspire me! Thanks,
Jessica Scalese
angelhair2@hotmail.com

Mollie said...

I know you don't know me, but if you're OK with it I'd love to be able to keep reading. You can check out my blog and see that I'm not a creeper. :) mollie@wtribe.com

Danielle said...

We love keeping up with you guys :)

Jacob and Danielle Dean

dlparkinson@gmail.com

michael. mindy. dane. said...

I think I originally found your blog through Brittany Barnes or Aaeran, but I'm not sure. So we do have some mutual friends. I would love to keep reading about you and your cute fam. BUT, I 100% understand if you're only inviting people you actually know. I went private, too, and was a little creeped out by people I didn't know personally. Anyway, if you don't mind...
mindydegering@yahoo.com

Karey said...

106 people, already! I'd love to be able to keep peeking in on your lovely life, but if you can't squeeze me in, that's ok, too. I understand that you have to do what's best for your family!

kareycrain@gmail.com

party of four said...

Sad, I love your blog, and check it regularly. However, I totally understand...my husband calls me mother bear all the time. Good luck to your little family though...Goldie is ADORABLE!

yellow dog blog said...

adamsjana@gmail.com.....your blog is my favorite and I'd love to keep reading it. wishing you and your sweet family only wonderful things. :)

Nicky said...

I understand completely! Keep us if you can! nlsmith10@gmail.com

Alisa said...

alisalynbrennan@gmail.com

thx!

Katherine Fajen said...

I'd love to keep reading!
katherinefajen@gmail.com

McKell and John said...

You know the forwarding rule right? So once you fill up your 100, will you forward the email to me? I love reading your blog and that Goldie is edible.

mckell_allen@hotmail.com

Jacey said...

Seeing how many comments you already have shows just how much everyone LOVES reading your blog. I'm glad I stumbled onto your blog by way of The Hillstead's blog. You are nothing be real and honest and I'd love to continue to read: jacey@comcast.net

Jenna Eve said...

I am a fellow blurker and I would love to keep reading. I appreciate your honesty and love this blog. I totally understand the need to privatize though. From a fellow Jenna : kreedandjenna@gmail.com

Rebecca said...

I'm really sad that you are going private. I love your spirit and wisdom and most of all, your humility. you're a great mom and person. I would love to get an invite, but understand that you don't know me (I'm from GA, though, and I'm sure if we were in the same ward, we would be friends:)) so I might not make the list. But, in case I do make the cut, my email is rgjbell@gmail.com. Good luck wading through whatever it is you are going through!

Jamie said...

Don't you just hate weirdos who can't watch other people's happiness without criticizing? Maybe this isn't why you're going private...Anyway, if you have space, we would love to be included. jamie.a.cook@gmail.com

Have a great day!

Jen said...

Add me! I love reading your blog :) Oh and keep June 12th open if you can...I am having a baby shower for Monica in Columbus if you are looking to travel south! Oh, and I need your address! My email is jen.e.philpott@gmail.com

bladenfamily said...

I know we haven't met, but I love your blog! If there is room, I'd love an invite!

stephaniebladen@gmail.com.
mikeyandsteph.blogspot.com

Jordyn said...

I would love to keep reading your blog. Your little one is so dang cute!

Jordanward18@hotmail.com

Cody & Britt said...

hi jenna! i'd love to keep reading if you'll let me :)

brittwillis@gmail.com

Kelsey said...

I would love nothing more than to keep up with the Vela fam. Really love to be included but understand that it's hard to include everyone. That Goldie sure is adorable! xoxo

kelsey.nixon@gmail.com

Erin said...

erin.risenmay@gmail.com

Good for you for following your mommy bear heart.

Unknown said...

ashmo6@gmail.com

Hi Jenna! I'm in your parents home ward in GA and I find your blog so inspiring! Goldie is just a doll!

MollyLandonPhoto said...

super cute and creative.
mollylandonphoto@gmail.com

Lauren said...

I love you and that sweet baby girl, either way. :)

lauren.doak@gmail.com

j,d and little b said...

Hi I used to live in Georgia and know some people that know you and your sister. Your blog is awesome... as a new mom it's always nice to here someone going through the same things as you! jonnalov@yahoo.com

Janae said...

I'd love to continue to read if you have room.

vano_182@hotmail.com

Ali Beeson said...

I would love to be able to keep reading your blog! I am Brock Beeson's girlfriend and he knows your husband! Your blog is amazing!
alibaby2212@gmail.com

-Ali Fox

erica said...

sad. i've loved reading your blog.
if theres room i'd love to be invited.
ericapatten at gmail

mattandlesliecogbill.blogspot.com said...

Hey Jenna! Keep us posted..Goldie is adorable and love to see your pics!
Matt and Leslie Cogbill
lesliekcogbill@gmail.com

MMMandM said...

Please add me!!!

mfirkins@gmail.com

andrea said...

agracefaulkner@gmail.com you look so skinny!

Juliana said...

My sister knows your sister Rachel... and I came across your blog one day and would love to still see it. I love reading your posts/inspirations and honesty! But I understand if not!

julianawade@gmail.com

Morgan said...

Of course I'd love to read your private blog, but I also know that you can only have 100 readers, and since you don't really know me, I don't think there's any reason why you should add me before you add any of the wonderful 130+ people who commented before I did. Should Blogger ever decide to allow unlimited numbers of readers (we can all dream, can't we?), my email address is Maggieblake36@aol.com.

Please don't feel like you need to be apologetic about doing what you think is best for your family. Just remember that the only thing that matters is that you feel comfortable with your decision:)

Lisa said...

jenna! If you have room, I would love to be able to keep in touch with you via blog.

lisahong1@gmail.com

Hopefully I make the cut.

Cassie and Doug Hansen said...

jenna! i miss you guys! i love your little goldie! she is seriously the cutest little thing ever! it brightens up my day to see how happy you guys are! love ya, cjune15@msn.com

Unknown said...

I love reading your blog. Its so honest and you and your family are cute as can be.
marissa_jarrett@yahoo.com

Positive Petersons said...

hi, i don't personally know you. but, i found your blog through my sister in law morgan, and i just LOVE your blog. it is seriously my favorite of all time. i know you can only invite 100 people to your blog. so i 100% understand if you don't invite me. but, i'd love to kepe reading. i LOVE it. here's my e-mail
emilysue27@gmail.com

In This Wonderful Life said...

oh no!! :( I hope everything is okay! I'd sure love to read!! I know you have lots of readers and that's the hard part about private!

Rachel F. said...

Oh how I will miss you! Add me to the list, if you can...

rachelzackrison at gmail dot come

The Clarks said...

hey jenna! I would love an invite too..but totally understand if there isnt enough:)

amyleeclark@gmail

Magdalena said...

thekindgirls@gmail.com

Alisha said...

I found your blog through Megan Papworth. I'd love an invite, but I can see you already have 144 comments and Blogger only allows 100 readers for a private blog! Still...
themorganclan @ gmail . com

jenn said...

i would love for you to let me keep reading your blog! i just love your "realness" and all those beautiful pics of you, jake, and georgeous goldie!!!
jennrn1998@aol.com

Whitney Elizabeth said...

ohhh no! i knew this was coming. i just love reading your blog....you're so real and so creative. i know your sis rach. i'd love to keep reading.

Darren and Brandi said...

I'd love to continue reading if possible. I love reading your blog! And by the way, your daughter is beautiful. Hope I can meet her sometime when you and Jake come to visit Washington!

beeshbum@gmail.com

Brandi

Carrie Fox said...

Hi! I've never actually met you but I grew up with you husband, Jake. I love your blog and would love to keep following it! And your baby is gorgeous :D Hopefully I will meet you guys someday!

fox03006@byui.edu

Carrie

Haypri said...

Hello Jenna! I found your blog recently through Gretchen Parry's and have really enjoyed checking it out now and again! I understand you wanting to go private (I have a little girl too)--and I have pondered that question with my blog. You have to do what is best for your family. I would love to continue to follow if I can, and feel free to check my blog out and follow as well! Thank you. ;)
annabumford@gmail.com
Anna

rob said...

holy hell! you have a lot of readers .. i wish i was popular like you, obviiously you will add me i am your best friend. love that smiley goldie pic by the way.

The Roches said...

I've loved reading your blog but I totally understand that there's only room for so many. (I knew you at BYU. Or maybe I knew you and you didn't know me? Ha.) Hope things settle down for you and your fam. You're right.. there's nothing more important than that precious baby.

Emily
emmy.roche@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Don't forget about us! We love catching up with your cute little family and watching adorable little Goldie grow. I miss you lots and hope everything is going well. Love you...jennydannels@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would love to follow once you go private! You are such an inspiration! Reilly.Butler@gmail.com - Thanks

Caitlin said...
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The Cartwright Family! said...

Jenna
i love keeping up with you and you cute family.
Amy
amycart@gmail.com

AJ and Cindy said...

i've recently found your blog and i love reading it. if you have enough space, i'd love to be included! thanks! fydreams02@comcast.net

Danni said...

I think you're a friend of a friend and as embarrassing as this is to admit, I've been reading your blog for a couple of years now. I would love to be able to continue reading, but I know your list is very limited! dannifluke@hotmail.com

Traci said...

I would love to keep reading your blog too... When you lived in WI forever ago I was friends with Katie and found your blog through her. My guess is that you don't even remember who I am, but I just think you and your family are adorable. And I love reading your blog. tracisuezim@gmail.com

The Schanz Family said...

I met you at megs cabin and we were both prego... and have been reading since. I would love to continue to read. You are an amazing writer... I only wish I could express myself in words the way you do. it is fun to read your emotions. I can relate to a lot of what you say. Hhschanz@gmail.com

Katie Bayley said...

I would love to keep reading, Jenna! katieabayley@gmail.com

Liz said...

Ok, I've been a stalker of this gorgeous blog for a long time now. I enjoy reading what you write so much, you are funny and have a really refreshing take on life. I'm a friend of Alison Faulkner. Please add me to the list!

abitmuch@gmail.com

Rachel said...

Look at all your readers, Jenna!! That's so awesome. I would love to be able to read your blog, but I do understand if that's not possible. My email is sunrae.86@gmail.com.

Anonymous said...

I don't know you, but read your blog weekly and adore hearing about your baby girl and family! I can relate you alot that you share, and if there is room for me I'd love to keep reading - promise I'm not a creeper :)

megan.seifert@gmail.com

Lynn said...

i'm another "blog stalker!" you don't know me but i love your blog. i don't remember where or how i found you, but i love how real you are and your blog is so refreshing! i'd love to keep reading if possible :o)

p.s. goldie is so adorable!

Lynn said...

oops forgot to leave my email... thelynnied@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

jareann@gmail.com

i heart you!

Anonymous said...

I would love to keep following along, if that's okay - my email is surfhoney@gmail.com ... all the best, Jenna!

L said...

I'd love to keep seeing pics of that cute baby!

-Laura Rees
lrees22@gmail.com

ds_guera said...

Jenna I love your blog, it gives me inspiration, makes my heart melt, and I just love to read it everyday!!! I hope that I can continue to read your words and enjoy your pictures...! I loved the time I had you in my life, and through this I get to have you in my life forever!! so either i understand but id love to still follow!
ds_guera@yahoo.com
Danielle Stout<3 :)

Becky said...

would love to stay posted on that sweet family of yours!

rebecagiles at gmail

m- said...

Jenna, from the first time I met you, I was amazed at how you LIVED in the world. Your ability to absorb the world's flaws and beauties gave you a pure and candid perspective of life. And now your blog puts that perspective in words. How wonderful. I love to see and read about you and that beyond gorgeous Goldie. I would love to read more.

megbeames@gmail.com

The Browns said...

tabrown1212@gmail.com. hope things are going well in ohio. goldie is still as dream boat

Julia Nixon said...

juliaricks27@msn.com Love you

Michelle said...

holy crap, I hope that this isn't a first come first serve invite going on! I love you tons Jenna, and I truly hope that everything is okay with you guys. You make me think about my life in ways that I never would. I love reading your writings, and hearing about your beautiful little fam. love ya!

michelleholbrook@gmail.com

cait said...

don't forget me & the goldies twinner livi! i love that her hair is lightening a bit, just like livis. i just die over these pictures of her, she is such a doll. love her everything. please let us in! caitemma@gmail.com! and fyi. {you can invite more than 100 people by forwarding the invite} xoxo

allison said...

I commented before when you were thinking about going private. I just love reading your blog because of your honesty and your outlook on life. I have been reading for awhile now and have been inspired by you so many times. I am sure you've run out of room for invites but if not I would love to keep reading.
allison.eccles@gmail.com
adambombandlittlefrenchie.blogspot.com

Ariel Mae said...

I am also a friend of a friend, but I absolutely love your blog. Your family is adorable! I understand if there isn't room, but I would love to keep reading if possible!

arielnielsen@hotmail.com

Caesar Beezer The Wonder Dog said...

I suppose if I need a "Goldie Fix" I can run over to Julie and Max's house and watch their faces light up when they talk about her...I'll be sure to check into the new blog - just to be INSPIRED BY YOU! xoxoxo, Auntie Nan

Anonymous said...

Hey Jenna, it's Amanda (Huntington) Christenson. I absolutely love reading your blog and look at it all the time. If you have room for me that would be awesome!

edamanda.blogspot.com
amandapanda4444@yahoo.com

The Young Family Inc. said...

Isn't it creepy to think that ONE of these people could be Elle Spindler!?!? She told me she wasn't a "creeper" either!