Genealogy, I Am Doing It

Mike and I had the opportunity to take our oldest two to the Meas Temple Saturday, along with my dad, and do baptisms for family members who have passed on.  It was the first time for all of us and it was an evening I will never forget.   My dad had done all the hard work and we were able to do the fun part.  I am forever grateful to him for allowing us that opportunity!! We were able to do work for my Grandfather, and an uncle and aunt...along with some family members that were related to my Great Grandmother.  It was an evening I can't quite put into words and the excitement I feel knowing that someday we will all meet again, is, well, priceless!!

Thanks to Aunt Shar for watching the boys!!  They had a fantastic time...but we are talking about Aunt Shar, McDonald's, candy, treats, and Baby Griffin...can't really go wrong there!!

What I Learned

This past week I was able to spend some quality time with my sisters.  Though we all live within 30 minutes of each other, well almost all of us...we rarely see one another.   I came to realize I have been missing out on what they bring to my life.  We stayed up late and talked, we cooked, we cleaned, we worked, we got lost, we laughed until it hurt, and a few of us even cried, but we did it all together.  

I walked away feeling loved and wanted.  Guess no matter how old you get, you always want to have that feeling.  I also realized how much I have taken for granted the fact that I have a husband that treats me with such love, honor, and respect. And, that my children that aren't really that bad after all :D.  I realized that my "problems" could be so much worse and that my life is truly full and richly blessed. 

I am both happy and sad that our weekend is over.  It was defiantly a learning experience for me. Through life, I have realized that even those experiences I would never choose to learn on my own, I am grateful for the lesson they teach me.  They have molded me into who I am and what I believe.  Each life lesson has made me stronger in my love for the Lord and my testimony of His gospel.  I know that He loves me and through my obedience, He has blessed me and my family beyond comprehension. 

I will forever treasure my parents, both sets of parents, for the unconditional love and knowledge they continue to give to me.  The encouraging words, council, and support never seems to end.  The love they have for our Savior, and His gospel is seen in all they do and say.  They are true examples to me and each day I strive to be more like them.  

My life is wonderful...and really, what more could I want?

and the winner is...

What a surprising evening we just had. 

We attended an awards banquet for all those who had participated in sports throughout the year. We were unaware that Baker would be receiving TWO very special awards.

He received an award for most improved in basketball.  His coach said that the recipient of this award was one who surprised him.  This player did not start off in the starting line up and in the fist game he put him in with only 10 minutes left.  They were down by quite a bit and once this player went in, he was a "mad man".  Baker ended up scoring over 12 points in 9 minutes and led their team to the win....and started in the rest of the games :D

He also won the award for best sportsman ship.  They announced that the winner  was a constant example not only to his team mates, but the opposing team and his coaches.  As parents, we are never surprised at the example Baker is to our family.  We are blessed to have him in our home and grateful for the example he is and all that he stands for.

Congratulations Baker-man!!  We love you!!!

So Far, So Good

As a parent, it is understood that we now have certain responsibilities.  But what are they?  

Who's to say if you are or are not reaching those requirements?  

 All I know is that we were not given any books, manuals, or guide lines to follow with any of our boys.  It was a total trial by error and the error's, sadly, seem to keep coming.  

 We brought them into this world with open arms and a heart full of unconditional love.

 

 We taught them how to walk and let them run in the rain...

   we encourage and support their unique habits and laugh at their silliness...

  we love, comfort and console them when they are in need...

  we do our best to teach them... hoping that they will become honorable men... standing by their side and sometimes needing to support from afar...hoping that they know we are there to ask questions to and praying that they always feel our love...even when it pains us to see them grow up...and at times, fall down...

 

 

 we are their biggest cheerleader, defender, and advocate...we love the good, bad and even the occasional ugly...we see what other seem to sometimes miss...at times we advise, explain, instruct, guide and prepare them...we simply LOVE &  ADORE them...

 

 our boys are each others biggest fans...they are best friends...they are always there for each another...they do their best to lead by example, not only for each other but for us as parent's too...

We may not have gotten a any books, manuals, or guide lines to follow...and I certainly do not profess to know it all (or even close to all)...but what I do know is that the Lord has given us four precious gift...gifts that we hope to one day return back to Him.

I find my self constantly thanking my Father in heaven for my life and the countless blessings he has placed in it. 

There are no two days alike, there are no two Eliason's alike.  But the unconditional love and never ending support we have for one another is really...something else!!

A Walk on the Wild Side

I had the pleasure of attending a field trip with O's first grade class to the wildlife world zoo . I forgot how fun it was and how much O loves animals. It was a great day and I am blessed to have this sweet memory with him.

R.I.P.

I came home today from a doctor's appointment to this...

"DIED OF BOREDOM"

Well, guess Ian and I will have a lot more free time :D

Promise!!

Baker had his eagle court of honor on last Sunday. What a great evening...and the best part is, I will NEVER have to post anything more about it!!!

Job well done Bakerman!!