Temple

We were able to go to the temple for the first time in a very LONG time yesterday. As always, it was such an uplifting experience. I had the thought while there and it was reiterated today in church. We are asked to go to the temple so often to help us remember what life is really about. It definitely did that for me.

We went to Red Robin, Yummmm, afterwards. I really enjoyed the fries. Justin ordered Mac & Cheese with his food. Funny guy.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Fall Ward Party

Our ward party was Friday night. A great time was had by all who attended. There were about 16-20 different chillis to taste for the cook off and other great food to accompany them. The missionaries actually judged the chillis. As always Justin made his white chilli that he always does for chilli cook offs. This year he named it "Diary Farm Special." Why? The only thing I can figure is he did it in honor of our friend Robbie, who is a dairy farmer.

In the past Justin has always gotten great compliments on his chilli at the contest he enters. In fact, it is often one of the first gone. He has never won a prize though.That all changed Friday night. He won "The Most Unique Chilli." We were surprised and excited. Here he is with the super cool award.

 

They also had the children do a parade of costumes. It was great to see them model their characters. Some of the kids were shy and some hammed it up. I wonder to myself, "What will this baby be like?" We will see next year :)

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Pumpkin Carving

We had our good friends Garret and Nicole come over to carve pumpkins last weekend. They were tending some kids in our ward while there Mom was out of town. We had a yummy dinner of Shepherd's Pie in a cup before the carving began. Here is what happened after our dinner.

The Kids

Mia

Chris (sorry about the blurry picture)

Garrett and Nicole

Justin used some power tools to move the job along quickly.

 

Mine was the cookie monster! We put it outside with the cookie in its mouth, it lasted for about a week before the half that was sticking out broke off.

 

 

 

Our pumpkins- for the three of us.

 

We had a great evening and as usual I had forgotten how much work it is to carve pumpkins!

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Boxes

 

These are two of the last boxes left over from our big move up here this spring. I am just getting around to getting them cleaned out to make room for the little one that is coming. Oh how I love to get rid of things and organize!

 

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Toys

 

First baby toy from Grandma Blazzard. Couldn't have picked a better one myself.

 

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

A Favorite

 

My favorite place! These pictures are from our stop at my parent's home on our way back from Utah. The first is walking with Justin and my Mom. I love going on walks with my mom when I am home. I get to smell the farm, feel the soil and visit with one of my favorite people. Justin came this time too, so it was even more fun!

 

These trees are in my paren't front yard. I thought they were beautiful and had to snap a picture. They sure do dump alot of leaves to be cleaned up though. That will happen in about two weeks.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Pregnancy Records

 

 These are both a little late, but I wan't to print my blog off at the then of the year, so I am posting them! Not too much of a bump, this dress shows it off the best.

 

 

 

July 12, 2012

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Josh's Wedding

 

We made a trip to Utah last week for Justin's youngest brother's wedding. The wedding was held in Kamas. We are happy for Josh and Brandi and know the future has good things in store for them.

Nearly all of the Blazzard's and the Atkinson's were at the wedding. It was nice to catch up with everyone since it has been a while since we had seen them.

 

A funny portion of the evening was during picture taking. Josh and Brandi wanted a picture with all of Justin's brothers and their spouses dipping and kissing. Great idea! However, a sad side effect of my pregnancy has been that I can't really kiss Justin (it is just gross to me right now). You may think this is weird, however I have talked to many other pregnant woman and they say they have the same problem. Anyways we tried to do the picture, but every time I got close to Justin's lips I just couldn't follow through. The photgrapher got fed up with it and we never got a successful picture, but it was pretty funny. Justin's older brother and his wife are not super affectionate. He wasn't quite sure how to dip her, so as a joke he put her in the baptismal hold. He is too funny!

 

While in Kamas, we sold Justin's truck to his younger brother Brad. Justin's work provides him with a work truck and told him he can use it for whatever he needs, including personal use. It is a great bonus and blessing! Since the Chevy was just sitting around and we live in an apartment, we decided it should probably go. Brad and Riata had been needing another car and wanted a truck. It worked out well for everyone. We were sad to part with it. Alot of our history has stories involving that truck. It was a great truck and hope that it does well for Brad and Riata.

 

 

Notice my heart pajama pants- $6 at Old Navy that week. Thank you!

 

I didn't take too many pictures while we were there. I was still feeling kind of yucky, so I was constantly eating or sitting to calm the stomach. We went target shooting one day, what fun! There aren't any places we know of here in the Portland area to do that. Justin's dad brought a Chinese war gun out and we shot that a bit. Talk about big, loud, and powerful. I could only shoot it three times and then was done. I didn't like imagining people using it for its intended purpose.

 

Another highlight of the trip was seeing the mountains and the fall colors! Utah is a truly beautiful land and at times we miss it. Family, good food, and fun. It was time well spent and look forward to the coming holidays when we get to be with family again!

Random picture of our niece Abbie, but she wanted me to take one of her after we took one in front of the truck. Isn't she a cutie!

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Duck Tape Tie and Head Band

No this is not a tutorial on how to make things using duck tape. I will leave that to the young lady in Justin's Sunday School class. She likes to create things out of duck tape. One Sunday this summer she asked my husband if he would wear a duck tape tie is she made him one. He said, "You have to ask my wife."

She asked me at girls camp and I told her only if she made me a head band to go along with it. Well she kept her end of the bargain and brough these to us a couple of Sunday's ago.

While I admire her creativity, I really am not into wearing headbands especially duck tape ones. Justin admitted he wasn't to into the idea either. I did put mine on for my Primary class and Justin did wear his for Sunday School. My primary class loved it and I think the Sunday school kids did too. I remember being into making things out of it when I was her age. Thanks Emily for the memories.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard