Another Angel has been sent to Heaven

I write this post with a heavy heart for my dear cousin Leanna. Her little 10 month old went back to our Heavenly Father on Saturday. I still don't know ALL the details, but I guess he pulled a t.v. off the dresser and it landed on his head and crushed his skull. They live in Heber and he was taken to the Show Low hospital. They were wanting to air-evac him down here, but were unable to get him stabilized enough to be able to do so. happening. I don't necessarily believe that this was just chance or accident. I do believe that Heavenly Father could have intervened at any time, but that it wasn't His will to do so. I am so grateful to say that we do have the gospel and the knowledge of eternal families. With out this, all would be lost. I am so glad we were able to have our family reunion last weekend so we could see her and her family. All I can say is , Leanna and Mitchell, we love you and pray that peace and comfort from our dear Saviour may help you through this HUGE trial in your life.

Family Update!

I know it's been awhile since I've blogged,but here is what's been going on. The week before school started I took the kids to Sunspash. We had a blast ,I remember when I got to go when I was young and I'm glad they got that experience too.

On Aug 15 we went camping at A-1 lake with Mikey and Cassie, Myron's parents ,and our friends the Waters. This is a annual tradition we started about 5 years ago . We always have so much fun and it is sooo beautiful up there!

On Labor Day weekend we had our Blair family reunion. It is alway nice to get to see all of our family. I love my grandparents so much , they have been there for everyone and are such a great example to me and my family!

Dad giving the kids rides on the 4-wheeler!

Grandpa's Obituary...

Robert McNeil Morris Jr., age 81, died July 29, 2008, at Queen Creek, AZ. Retired Chief Inspector for the Maricopa County Highway Department. Long time homing pigeon flyer. Survived by his wife LaReece Morris of Queen Creek, children: Lonnie Morris of Springerville, Randy Morris of Gilbert, Shanna Fuller of Queen Creek, Jay Morris of Gilbert, Cinda Rohan of Pinedale. Siblings: Osborne Morris, of Moncks Corner, SC, Wallace Morris of Mesa, Emogene Petersen of Snowflake, Luneil Johnson of Queen Creek, Elnora Wimmer of Mesa, Daisy Lou Orr of Mesa, John Morris of Queen Creek, Jim Morris of Mesa, Sandra Carter of Snowflake, Wendell Morris of Mesa and Linda Larson of Amalga, UT; 19 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents Robert M. Morris Sr., Marie Pauline Morris and brother Olin D. Morris. Services held Saturday, August 2nd, 10 AM, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Val Vista Stake Center, 1005 N. Voyager Gilbert, AZ 85234 Viewing held, Friday, August 1st, 7-9 PM at Bunkers Mortuary, 33 N. Centennial Way, Mesa, AZ 85201 Published in the East Valley Tribune on 7/31/2008

In Loving Memory of Grandpa Pigeons (Morris)....

On Tuesday July 29 Myron's grandpa passed away. About one month ago doctors found a mass on his abdomen and gave him three to six months, so it wasn't a shock but we thought we had a little more time. Grandpa was such a great father and grandfather, he knew how important family was and was a great example for us all. He welcomed me into the family and made me feel just as loved as anyone. We love him so much and he will be greatly missed.

The BIG 11 !!!!!

I know I'm a little slow on this blog stuff!On thursday July 24th Lacey turned 11. My how the time flies I remember when she was a baby it seems like just a few years ago. She was such a good baby and has grow to be a sweet young lady. We are so proud of her and love having her in our family!

Well for her birthday we had a little party with some friends and family. Earlier in the day we went shopping and she got a new bike, then we went to lunch at Cafe Rio. LOTS OF FUN!!!!

Wanna Make a Memory....

Here are the directions:

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you.It's actually pretty cool (and funny) to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. :) If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

TAGGED!!!

Thanks Mel... Here it goes.

i am: so in love with my husband
i know: i am a child of God
i want: to lose 30 lbs
i have: 4 beautiful kids
i wish: my husband and I could travel around the world
i hate: onions
i miss: having Cassie around
i fear: sharks ( i never got into the ocean until recently)
i feel: loved when i am around my family
i hear: Wizards of Waverly place on TV
i smell: Lucky in Love on my Scentsy candle( thanks BZ)
i crave: Chocolate
i search: for the remote everyday
i wonder: if I'm teaching my kids enough to face the world
i regret: yelling at my kids too much
i love: being at home with my kids ( thanks babe) -and our great families
i care: about my kids future
i always: want a clean house, but that's unrealistic
i am not: patient either Mel
i believe: families can be together forever
i dance: with my kids
i sing: when the music is loud enough that you can't really hear me
i don't always: show my kids how much i love them
i write: badly
i lose: my temper
i win: usually nothing
i never: leave without telling my husband and kids i love them
i listen: to radio disney all the time
i am scared: of losing a loved one
i need: hugs and kisses from my husband often
i am happy about: how hard my husband works for our family
i tag: Whoever

FOURTH OF JULY!!!!

• Breakfast at Grandpa's!
  cousins getting ready for the parade:)
  The float
  Tanner jammin out on the float!
  
  Karson had too much fun:)

We went to Eagar for the weekend to see my husbands family and Cassie. My brother-in-law is running for Sherriff, so we got to be in the parade. All of the kids had a blast! Tyler and Tripp rode in their Hotwheels truck,and almost ran over everyone! When I was on the float, I would look back and could only see orange. Andrew had so much support there it was awsome! After the parade we went to Lyman Lake for a BBq and fireworks. It was a great weekend, and really nice getting away from this heat.

MYRON'S B-DAY!!!!

On the 1st Myorn turned 32! We had cake and icecream on Sunday with my family. Then on his b-day Myron and I went out to dinner and a movie. It was nice to go out by ourselves,somthing we haven't done in a while.

San Carlos!!

Myron and I got to go to San Carlos with some friends of ours. We went snorkling, fishing and of course shopping. We went snorkling in a cove of an island , it was so amazing ,there were sealions swimming around with us . The fishing wasn't as successful as we would have liked,but it was still a blast.

Jordan's Birthday!!

Jordan turned 7 on June 5th,( I can't believe my baby is so old:( ) On his birthday we went shopping , he got a new bike, and we went to lunch at Steve's Krazy sub, his favorite. On Friday evening we had family and friends over for cake and icecream.

My Birthday!

Well, on June 3rd I turned the big 31. We had cake and icecream at my parents on Sunday, then on my birthday we went out with some friends to Oregano's.

Football

Jordan had his last football game. He has grown so much in such a short time. At first he was afraid to tackle ,but now he asks his coach if he can play defense ,so he can tackle.

After jordans game we had a party at Skateland. It was alot of fun watching the kids trying to skate. At the end of the party he got his trophy( which he slept with that night) and we had cake and icecream.

Our Little Author!

Lexi wrote a personal narrative at school and her teacher entered her in the Voices contest and she won 1st place for the second grade! The contest was for all of the Mesa schools . They said they had 800 entries and she was one of the winners! On May 1st we went to the awards night, she got a ribbon,certificate,and a book with all of the winners stories. We are so proud of her ,she is such a joy to have in our family!

FINALLY!!!

Jordan finally lost a tooth! About two months ago he had finally got two loose teeth(somthing he had been waiting for ,for a long time). Well unlike any other kid he didn't hardly play with them. About a month ago his growup teeth started growing in(he kinda looked like a shark).But yesterday Tanner helped him ,by tying floss around his tooth and then the other side to the doorand IT WORKED! Tanner was so excited for him it was so cute! then he put it in a baggie and then wrote a note - Dear toothfairy, This is my first tooth ever lost. I hope you love it. Love,Jordan- It was so sweet! Jordan was so excited when the tooth fairy had come this morning ,so Tanner helped him get the other one. Tanner is such a good brother(well most of the time anyway)!

READY, SET, HIKE !!!

Saturday was Jordans very first tackle football game. When he first started practicing he wasn't to sure about the tackling part ,but he was the one who wanted to do this, but over the last couple of weeks he has become more confident. He did really good blocking , but I forgot to take pictures of him actually playing , I got to into the game. Here are a couple pix of him before the game, he looks like a stud if I do say so myself!

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Easter !!

On Saturday we went to Nana and Papa's and had an Easter egg hunt with the Blair cousins and Karson. On sunday of course the Easterbunny came and everyone was excited except Tanner, he was sick and didn't even want to look at his basket:(

Lexi's baptism

On Saturday our little Lexi was baptised! We are so proud of her and so blessed to have such great kids! It was a great day! Thank you to all the friends and family who came !

DISNEYLAND 2008

DISNEYLAND!!!

During Spring Break we went to disneyland with the dance studio and Lacey and Lexi got to dance there. We went with Mike , Cassie and Karson; and Georgia. While the girls were back with a disneyland coreographer doing a workshop, Tanner and Jordan got to go to JEDI training. They had such a blast and they got a cetificate that says they are JEDI'S. Myron said it was so cool ,and that was his favorite part. We had such a great time even though the last two days were very crowed. Then we went to the beach for a couple hours before we went home and of course the kids (and Myron) didn't want to leave!

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This weekend Myron and I went to Mexico with some friends of ours. It was a very quick trip. We left at 4 am Saturday , got to Rocky point about 9am , stayed out on the boat all day, and left at about 9pm. We had such a blast! On the way out to the fishing spot we saw some dolphins ,it was so cool, they would swim right along with the boat! The boys fished all day , Myron caught about six fish . Before we went back to shore our friends wanted to show us this island that had alot of sealions on it. On our way out to the island we saw a whale . It came so close to us it was so AMAZING! We both we a little tired and alot sunburned the next day but we had a great time!

8 is GREAT!!

On Feb 25th Lexi turned 8! Lexi will be getting baptised on Sat March 22 , she missed the stake baptism day by two days this month :( I can't believe how fast our kids are growing up ! On Sunday we went to Nana and Papa's and had a little family party ! On Monday (her birthday) I brought the kids Krazy Sub for lunch, and ate with them.

Blue and Gold

On Feb 1st was Tanner's Blue and Gold banquet. The theme was China, so we had to eat with chopsticks(some of us didn't get very much to eat!lol!) .Before Tanner could get his awards our whole family had to dance around the room under a dragon. Tanner got a computer beltloop and two arrow points. We are very proud of how well he is progressing in scouts.