Recent Photos of Life

 12 Weeks old and sitting up in her bumbo surprisingly well!

 This little lady is a big girl! 90% for her weight and 97% for height. I love her so much and am so sad she is growing so quickly! I cried tonight looking at the 6-9 month clothes she will soon be in.

 Pancakes that I through together all from food storage! I was feeling rather accomplished that morning. We had gotten back late the night before from Ontario and had no milk and 1 egg. What do you do for breakfast? Duh, duh,duh! Food storage pancakes from scratch.

 First Ponderize scripture!

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Newborn Pictures

 Beautiful pictures done by our dear friend Nicole. These capture the beauty of our family growing so perfectly. I am so grateful for her talents and her being so patient in working with our family.

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Aunt Mary

When Jenna was 2 weeks old my dear older sister Mary came for about 6 days to help out. 

It is always a blast and a relief to have her around to help out.

Natalie recently started calling one of her baby dolls Mary, in honor of her aunt.

A hike, more like a nature walk, we went on. Justin brought his remote control car.

Visiting OMSI. I scored a good deal on a year long family pass. So glad I did. The kid section is pretty darn fun.

October Already

 

Picture courtesy of my sister Rachel Hawkins.

"What happens when you get a sister!" 

We kicked off another week without Daddy today. 

Thankfully Natalie was in a pleasant mood and Jenna is doing well with self soothing to sleep.

I have really been enjoying "Ponderizing" scriptures. This weeks is a couple of paragraphs from the "Living Christ" as I am trying to memorize that before Christmas.

Filling my life with more good is so necessary right now, and I am so grateful I was able to get that counsel in General Conference.

I also scrubbed a couple of bathrooms tonight, so I would say we are on a good roll for the week.

I have been reading the book "The Power of Everyday Missionaries" by Clayton Christensen. What a great read and call to repentance. He really clarifies the 'how' of doing missionary work in our every day lives.

I hope that I can step up and be better about following this commandment in my day to day life.

Natalie's Halloween costume arrived today. I cannot wait to see her in it! 

As this picture shows, she is obsessed with all things princess and her Halloween costume definitely fits this stage. 

She has recently added these sayings to her daily conversation, 

When she see's us playing a tickling game with Jenna, "Can I get a turn?"

When asking her a question about doing something, "I would LOVE to."

When sitting in her room looking at her Doctrine and Covenant Reader, "I just reading about "Jophes Smiff."

 

Also, I was declared cavity free at the dentist today. That is always great news.

Have a Happy Week! 

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

Primary 2015

This is the bulletin board I designed for our Primary.  

A foot print gets added each month for that month's theme. 

It has almost been a year since being put in as the President and it has been one full of growth and learning. I really do love the children and am looking forward to seeing them share the Primary Program with the ward. 

Justin and Ruth Blazzard

2nd Week

View from the back of our minivan.

My mom came to visit and always it was wonderful.

She cooked and cooked and cooked for us.

One day I think she made almost 12 loaves of bread.

It is a very special for me to get to have her come and spend time with our family during this new chapter we are beginning.

I love her, hope I can be like her and always cry when she leaves.

Natalie had a blast with her as well.

Ezra loved the baby. 

His older brother who is 3 told him that maybe they could get him a baby when he is bigger.

First Week Home

One Week Old in these next two pictures.

I love how this captures me soaking my swollen feet in the background.
 Having a baby is sure hard work for your body.