Sep 29, 2014
Boston turned ONE!
I can't believe he is one! It has been one whole year since his sweet spirit has joined our family. I love him so much! Watching him grow is wonderful. He can now walk, point to what he wants, shake his head for yes and no. He is learning new words like thank you, yes and no. He loves to follow James and play with him. Although he may still be pretty attached to me, I love that he snuggles and wants to feel loved. I can't believe how my sweet boy has grown up so fast!
Summer Lovin'
Now that summer is now almost over I should probably record some of our favorite times!
For the 4th of July we had a family gathering at the fair grounds for the Fourth of July celebration, Mom, Dad, David, Melissa and her family, and our family all watched a great show that was accompanied with music, it was a very unique experience.
In August we were able to join David at the Temple for his first time going through. The Temple is such a wonderful place to visit. I always feel the spirit so strongly and to go with family is even more special. All of Logan's siblings made it to Missouri for David's farewell talk. David will be serving in the Provo Utah Mission for two years. I love seeing all of the Bliss family. Logan had quit his job the weekend before everyone showed up so we were able to see all the family and spend plenty of time with everyone! Jared was the only one from his family that was able to come out, but we still enjoyed seeing him. Jase and his family drove out for the weekend, as well. Melissa and her family also came, although they live only an hour away from Springfield we don't get to see them as ofter.
We were able to go the the lake, and have a BBQ, go to Silver Dollar City and go on plenty of scooter rides! David had also planned his Court of Honor for the Thursday all the family was arriving so they could all celebrate with him.
Dave left on a wednesday, we met up at the Airport early to say goodbye for two years. James enjoyed playing with his uncle, running around the airport jumping into his arms, he sure does love him. Whenever we go to mom and dad's we ask James where Divid is, he always replies he is at the airport on the airplane. Such a sweet boy.
September just flew by! Logan started a new job at a different bank and so far loves it.
Boston learned to walk! He also turned one! James started physical therapy to help his in-toeing. He has had some orthotics placed in his shoes for almost a year and there hasn't been too much improvement so we started PT to possible help his muscles pull his feet out. So far he loves playing when we go and do exercises at home.
This past week Logan's Grandmother passed away from a 16 year fight with Alzheimer's. I never got the chance to know her, but Logan was able to. As we attended her funeral we were able to both learn more about her and her wonderful, kind sweet spirit. We also saw how much love she shared with everyone around her, and how much they loved and cared for her. Right before they closed her casket Logan's Grandpa went up and gave her a hug and a kiss, he had so much love for his wife, he had cared for her for so long and to let her go must be so hard. I told Logan how I was so excited I would be able to meet her in the next life. I love the plan of salvation and how it unites families for the eternities. All of the Bliss family united to say their last goodbye, it was so nice to see family I have never met and those I have.
This summer we spent so much time with family! We were visiting almost every week! I love being with family and enjoying all the laughs and stories that are shared.
Logan's parents bought a boat in July so trips out to the lake were necessary. James was able to kneeboard with the help of Logan and I learned how to kneeboard and waterski this year as well. Logan's family grew up with a boat and waterskiing so they are all pros. I had never seen Logan ski until this summer and it was pretty impressive! I also was able to see all his brothers and dad do it. I know I struggled just getting up, it takes a lot of strength to do all the tricks they managed.
For the 4th of July we had a family gathering at the fair grounds for the Fourth of July celebration, Mom, Dad, David, Melissa and her family, and our family all watched a great show that was accompanied with music, it was a very unique experience.
In August we were able to join David at the Temple for his first time going through. The Temple is such a wonderful place to visit. I always feel the spirit so strongly and to go with family is even more special. All of Logan's siblings made it to Missouri for David's farewell talk. David will be serving in the Provo Utah Mission for two years. I love seeing all of the Bliss family. Logan had quit his job the weekend before everyone showed up so we were able to see all the family and spend plenty of time with everyone! Jared was the only one from his family that was able to come out, but we still enjoyed seeing him. Jase and his family drove out for the weekend, as well. Melissa and her family also came, although they live only an hour away from Springfield we don't get to see them as ofter.
We were able to go the the lake, and have a BBQ, go to Silver Dollar City and go on plenty of scooter rides! David had also planned his Court of Honor for the Thursday all the family was arriving so they could all celebrate with him.
September just flew by! Logan started a new job at a different bank and so far loves it.
Boston learned to walk! He also turned one! James started physical therapy to help his in-toeing. He has had some orthotics placed in his shoes for almost a year and there hasn't been too much improvement so we started PT to possible help his muscles pull his feet out. So far he loves playing when we go and do exercises at home.
This past week Logan's Grandmother passed away from a 16 year fight with Alzheimer's. I never got the chance to know her, but Logan was able to. As we attended her funeral we were able to both learn more about her and her wonderful, kind sweet spirit. We also saw how much love she shared with everyone around her, and how much they loved and cared for her. Right before they closed her casket Logan's Grandpa went up and gave her a hug and a kiss, he had so much love for his wife, he had cared for her for so long and to let her go must be so hard. I told Logan how I was so excited I would be able to meet her in the next life. I love the plan of salvation and how it unites families for the eternities. All of the Bliss family united to say their last goodbye, it was so nice to see family I have never met and those I have.
We had such a wonderful summer! There was so much time with family and so many memories! To finish is off we we had some family pictures taken!
Photo Credit: Catie Nueber Photography
Photo Credit: Catie Nueber Photography
May 28, 2014
Memorial Day Weekend
I love bank holidays, Logan is always off and I love time with my husband! We originally had no plans for the weekend, we were going to stay at home and enjoy our family time. Half way through the week we learned that Logan's parents were going to Oklahoma to visit family. And of course Logan was on board, it had been six months since we visited. We called some of Logan's aunts to find out if they had space for us to sleep. We were off on our adventure Saturday after Logan got off, Reagan (Logan's twin brother) decided he wanted to go as well so he hopped in. We made it to OK, and visited with one of Logan's favorite cousins Mikey. We drove to a lake and rode four wheelers, it was so humid that it was very uncomfortable to even be outside! After four wheeling for a bit we headed to Logan's aunts house where we were staying. Logan's dad had brought both his scooter and Logan's scooter, they were a hit and everyone wanted a turn.
Sunday we spent time with Logan's Grandfather, Grandmother and Uncle in Tulsa. I always love visiting with him and hearing all of his stories, some I've heard every time I see him but I don't mind.
On Monday I spent time with the girls and David (another one of Logan's brothers) and went shopping for mission clothes! He will be leaving in August to serve for two years in Provo, Utah. After four hours we were done, and ready to leave for Missouri! We had so much fun with family. There are always so many things to do and so many people to see. I am so lucky to have married a man with such a fun, loving family!
Sunday we spent time with Logan's Grandfather, Grandmother and Uncle in Tulsa. I always love visiting with him and hearing all of his stories, some I've heard every time I see him but I don't mind.
On Monday I spent time with the girls and David (another one of Logan's brothers) and went shopping for mission clothes! He will be leaving in August to serve for two years in Provo, Utah. After four hours we were done, and ready to leave for Missouri! We had so much fun with family. There are always so many things to do and so many people to see. I am so lucky to have married a man with such a fun, loving family!
May 23, 2014
Strawberry Picking
It's Strawberry Season! I love strawberry season so much! I love the smell of them and that they always come when it's beginning to warm up. They are the first signs of summer! This year we again visited the strawberry farm in Stockton. For Three years we have been going and I must say I love it! They have a pretty neat set up, all the mounds are covered in black wrapping and the rows are pretty well cleaned out. The boys and I drove out to Grandma's House and did a caret switcharoo and hopped into her car and we were off to Stockton. When we arrived the field was already filled with people, We grabbed our boxes and were off. The fields were full of ripe strawberries! We were done picking in no time! I picked 20 pounds, almost double what I picked last year! I froze a ton, made some freezer jam, will make a strawberry pie and gonna munch the rest! James was a great helper this year, he did more picking than eating. Boston on the other hand was a little harder, we sat him in the middle of the row and let him play in the dirt, he loved it and i didn't mind until he started eating it. Luckily Grandma's friend Jane and her sister came along so they were able to help with Boston, when they finished picking. Once we were done we grabbed some median food in town and were off back to grandma's house. I love my Mother-in-law! I couldn't have picked a better husband with a better mom. We spent a few hours talking, catching up and talking about the boys. I always enjoy talking to her and an so thankful we get along so well. our drive home was pretty uneventful, except for the fact that our car smelt so delicious! I cannot wait for next year!
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James has green so much, and his love for strawberries has not stopped either!
May 22, 2014
Close to home
Right now there is a huge forest fire in Arizona. It's estimated size is 5000 acres! The "Slide" fire as it has been named has put up a fight and refused to be extinguished! I pray for those fighting the fire and for those who's lives it is affecting.
The first forest fire that effected me was when I was in high school and holds a special place in my heart. It taught me a life changing lesson. My brothers and I had gotten home from school and we were doing homework, watching tv or relaxing. There had been an orange haze and had smelled like smoke all day. The fire had been inching towards my little home town slowly. Normally fires are well contained before they reach Flagstaff, but this was one was not giving up. I would open the door every now and then to see what was going on and I remember smelling so much smoke I could breath without coughing and looking up and the sun was red and the sky was thick and orange. I closed the door and turned on the fans in the house so the house wouldn't heat up since we couldn't open the windows, (we didn't have air conditioning,most of flagstaff doesn't). Not long after the power went off, and I started to worry how could I call my mom at work, should we be worrying about what's going on outside, is my house going to burn down. I took a deep breath and said a short pray for guidance. Instantly I remembered that my parents had a phone that didn't require electricity and called my mom. She told us not to worry and we would be fine, then said she had to go but would be home as soon as she can (working at a hotel, during a fire can be pretty busy). About 30 minutes later I felt this feeling in my stomach and knew we needed to leave our house. I told myself no we are fine, the fire is far from us and we would be safe. Then again a felt uneasy and prompted get your brothers in the car and go see mom. I knew in my heart that the spirit was speaking to me and I needed to listen. I told my brothers to put some shoes on and that we were going to see mom at work, just to see what was going on. Erik and Tyler listened and Ian said he was just going to stay home, I told him we should all go, but of course being a teenage boy and not seeing the whole situation, he stayed behind. So Erik, Tyler and myself all drove out of our neighborhood. We passed police cars and barricades closing the roads, I then realized the neighborhood was being evacuated. I started to worry, and that uneasy feeling in my stomach came back and said this is serious you need to get Ian. So I told an officer my address and that my brother was at home and I needed to get him. He wouldn't let me go back in the neighborhood but sent an officer to check the house. I waited for what felt like ages. He returned and said no one was at the house. I entered full on panic mode. Wondering what I should do again I was prompted, he is okay, just go.
So my two brothers and I drove down the road to the hotel where my mom worked and pulled up, instantly I saw my dads car with both of my parents nearby. I instantly told my mom i didn't know where Ian was and I left him there. She said not to worry and he was okay. Apparently she had heard that our neighborhood was being evacuated and her boss gave her his keys and told her to go home and pick up her kids. She came to our house right after we left and picked up Ian and beat us back to the hotel. We stayed the night at the hotel and waited until late the next day when we were given the okay to go home.
My family was safe, our house was still there, no one was hurt, everything was okay. I am so thankful that I was able to notice the spirit speaking to me and that I chose to listen. Fires are scary, dangerous and can destroy lives in minuets until someone takes control and are extinguished. Like a fire can destroy homes and lives, so can satan. He is dangerous and will not stop until someone takes control. With the help of Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost we can learn to extinguish Satan in our lives and homes, so we can return to live with our Heavenly Father. I am grateful for what happened so long ago, I learned to listen to the spirit and watched how it can help me make the right choices.
The first forest fire that effected me was when I was in high school and holds a special place in my heart. It taught me a life changing lesson. My brothers and I had gotten home from school and we were doing homework, watching tv or relaxing. There had been an orange haze and had smelled like smoke all day. The fire had been inching towards my little home town slowly. Normally fires are well contained before they reach Flagstaff, but this was one was not giving up. I would open the door every now and then to see what was going on and I remember smelling so much smoke I could breath without coughing and looking up and the sun was red and the sky was thick and orange. I closed the door and turned on the fans in the house so the house wouldn't heat up since we couldn't open the windows, (we didn't have air conditioning,most of flagstaff doesn't). Not long after the power went off, and I started to worry how could I call my mom at work, should we be worrying about what's going on outside, is my house going to burn down. I took a deep breath and said a short pray for guidance. Instantly I remembered that my parents had a phone that didn't require electricity and called my mom. She told us not to worry and we would be fine, then said she had to go but would be home as soon as she can (working at a hotel, during a fire can be pretty busy). About 30 minutes later I felt this feeling in my stomach and knew we needed to leave our house. I told myself no we are fine, the fire is far from us and we would be safe. Then again a felt uneasy and prompted get your brothers in the car and go see mom. I knew in my heart that the spirit was speaking to me and I needed to listen. I told my brothers to put some shoes on and that we were going to see mom at work, just to see what was going on. Erik and Tyler listened and Ian said he was just going to stay home, I told him we should all go, but of course being a teenage boy and not seeing the whole situation, he stayed behind. So Erik, Tyler and myself all drove out of our neighborhood. We passed police cars and barricades closing the roads, I then realized the neighborhood was being evacuated. I started to worry, and that uneasy feeling in my stomach came back and said this is serious you need to get Ian. So I told an officer my address and that my brother was at home and I needed to get him. He wouldn't let me go back in the neighborhood but sent an officer to check the house. I waited for what felt like ages. He returned and said no one was at the house. I entered full on panic mode. Wondering what I should do again I was prompted, he is okay, just go.
So my two brothers and I drove down the road to the hotel where my mom worked and pulled up, instantly I saw my dads car with both of my parents nearby. I instantly told my mom i didn't know where Ian was and I left him there. She said not to worry and he was okay. Apparently she had heard that our neighborhood was being evacuated and her boss gave her his keys and told her to go home and pick up her kids. She came to our house right after we left and picked up Ian and beat us back to the hotel. We stayed the night at the hotel and waited until late the next day when we were given the okay to go home.
My family was safe, our house was still there, no one was hurt, everything was okay. I am so thankful that I was able to notice the spirit speaking to me and that I chose to listen. Fires are scary, dangerous and can destroy lives in minuets until someone takes control and are extinguished. Like a fire can destroy homes and lives, so can satan. He is dangerous and will not stop until someone takes control. With the help of Heavenly Father and the Holy Ghost we can learn to extinguish Satan in our lives and homes, so we can return to live with our Heavenly Father. I am grateful for what happened so long ago, I learned to listen to the spirit and watched how it can help me make the right choices.
