tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27479714372222185392024-03-06T00:52:33.208-08:00Alli Blue & Co.Established 2002Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.comBlogger366125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-61296216887094601882014-04-30T19:36:00.001-07:002014-04-30T19:38:11.935-07:00Color, Ellie, and blog it out.<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Today we are going to learn about color. Here is some clay. </div>
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I don't think happier words were ever spoken to a creative, crafty person. #squeal </div>
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In order to color someone's locks you have to understand color. It's a simple as Roy G Biv. ;) </div>
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Yes. It brought me great joy to make a color wheel. I'm a nerd like that. </div>
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This week we worked on making hair darker, or lighter. Although we are not using real color at this point, it feels so wonderful to be behind my doll and do hair. It's like all is right in the world, and I am where I am supposed to be. It's a very magical Dorothy/OZ type of feeling! </div>
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Candace and I also got to see Ellie Goulding last night. I can honestly say that it was a crazy night. Drunken fights, broken bloody noses, lesbian love charades. And that wasn't even the main act! I will never understand alcohol. I can be around those who have been drinking with no problem. Most people I know drink 100% responsibly and are normal. The folks last night however, cray cray Z!!!! </div>
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Ellie is an amazing performer!! So talented!!! Her voice is hypnotic! </div>
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My friend Kirsten sent me this today. I loved it:) I appreciate how my friends look out for me! And think of me! </div>
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Jason and I snuck in a mini date tonight. Burgers and Walmart. #stayclassy. We came home to this. The driveway was now a canvas for chalk art and we had to park. Here. ;) </div>
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Many posts to come! Can't wait to share my homework with you!! I got to make my own color wheel! And let's just say Pinterest was involved;) </div>
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Xoxo~ Alli </div>
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<br />Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-81147991004397332892014-04-26T17:19:00.001-07:002014-04-30T19:36:53.595-07:00Week One. In. A. Nutshell.I'm still standing! I haven't taken a nap in over a week. I'll treasure my Sunday nap that much more now!<br />
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My first week of school was simply awesome. I've learned so much in 5 days. </div>
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I can do hard things: Finger waves. (These have a million miles to go!)<br />
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I'm really good at certain things: And that's ok. I refuse to dull my shine, just because others are struggling. I will however, offer help to those in need, and want my help. </div>
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I'm not too old for this: I'm the same age, or younger than several other future professionals. We want to start a club for gals 30+ called the Golden Girls. As long as I'm Rose. </div>
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It's ok to have realistic dreams: Maybe I am dream crusher. I don't know. I have no desire to be a stylist to celebrities. (That's a common dream to the 18 year old demographic) (more power to them!!) I am so happy to stay in MY Idaho. I am so happy to do hair of my friends, and family, and little old ladies that want a shampoo set. My dreams are wrapped up in my family. </div>
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I have had such a blast this week!!! I couldn't love school more. I know that it will get hard. I accept the challenge. </div>
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I plan to absorb any opportunity that comes my way. </div>
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I want to earn a trip to Caper in Las Vegas in 2015. I have to sell 45 Paul Mitchell bags that are filled with awesome product! I can do it. And I will. </div>
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I also want to travel to New York with a small portion of the student body. I will work hard to save the money to go. We will learn from the best. I can't wait! </div>
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Thanks for supporting me along my way. I hope you enjoy the journey with me!!</div>
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This is Laura Beth. She was one of my YW. She asked me to do her hair for her Senior Prom. Happily, I obliged. </div>
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Xoxo-Alli</div>
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Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-1339766857083804472014-04-24T18:48:00.001-07:002014-04-24T18:53:00.593-07:00Bits and PiecesToday was pretty fun at school. <div><br></div><div>Here are some pics, with accompanying sarcasm. 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Then you can do these. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Today was a great day. On my feet, behind a head of hair. Heavenly. This won't be a career. This will be a play ground. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Loves~ Alli ;) </div><br></div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-61160297933161717342014-04-23T18:28:00.000-07:002014-04-23T18:28:45.073-07:00Now is the Time~I want to document my time in Cosmetology school. No better place than my blog. It's been neglected far too long. <br />
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My 2014 montra is "Now is the Time".<br />
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I've wanted to do hair for years. I thought about going when September (my cousin) went in 2000. I was advised by a loved one, that this was not a viable profession. I listened. <br />
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Sixteen years later, an almost 12 year marriage to Jason, and realizing my divine worth as a daughter of God, I have finally washed those "viability" thoughts out of my mind.<br />
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I contacted Paul Mitchell Boise in January and started the process. I was horrified. And thrilled. I made Candace go with me to my tour at the school. (Jason had to work). We left, she was almost more excited than I was! It was pretty darling. <br />
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I started school yesterday. April 22, 2014. I survived. The long lingering thoughts of my personal doubts slowly went away. Somewhere, along my life journey, I convinced myself that I was dumb. Slow. Not able to learn new things. Which, in itself IS DUMB. But alas, often times that voice is the loudest. And although I found myself overwhelmed at times, I processed things in small pieces. And survived. <br />
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Here is a list of some of my fears. Just so we are clear....<br />
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Will I be WAY older than my classmates?<br />
Can I do the chemistry aspect? (I never took chem in HS)<br />
Will my kids be ok while I am in school?<br />
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Here were/are some of my prayers:<br />
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Let me find a friend.<br />
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Let me be calm.<br />
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Let me be open minded.<br />
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Let my divine potential shine through my doubts.<br />
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Let me lead.<br />
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Let me be lead.<br />
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Never leave me feeling alone.<br />
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Let me find joy in all the new things.<br />
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Don't let who I was in HS, cloud who I am now.<br />
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There are more as well. Some I will hold close to my heart. <br />
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I can tell you that prayers are being answered. One by one. Some through others, some through the Holy Ghost. All through my Father in Heaven. <br />
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I am so thankful for all those who have made it possible for me to take a step out of my life, and follow my dreams. Jason. Candace. Grammy. <br />
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This is me. Finding JOY in my new kit filled with awesomeness! <br />
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I will keep this blog going, especially about my journey through school. I hope you enjoy, find joy, some laughter, and escape your life. Just for a moment. <br />
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These are the faces that make my day. The kids are growing so quickly. The girls will be TEN soon. On Sunday I sat and did the math. They will be in YW's in 2 years. Then I realized our dear sweet Bailey will be a Laurel when the girls are Beehives. My anxiety went away. Even if it will only be for a few months! </div>
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We have been reading the Book of Mormon each night. All but Burke can read, so last night he had Natalie tell him what to say. He basically said "And it came to pass" over and over and over again. We had a good laugh. </div>
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Back in October I started having promptings that I needed to get off of Facebook. What? How the crud can I do that? How will I know what's going on with my friends, family, the strangers I stalk, or the recipes I want to try? How will I sell Scentsy, or 31?? How will I feel validated by the likes or comments I get? Cause really, that's a major part of what I finally realized was making FB such an addiction for me. Logging off was not easy. I started in November by unliking all the pages that were not "people". That helped. Then I started hiding.......you know.....whoever I did not want to see every time I logged on! To me it's less mean than unfriending......but that's a whole other story ;)</div>
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So I set a goal in December....go 31 days FB free. I called it a "facebreak"! I am so glad the way it all worked out! It was hard the first few days, or the times when people were talking about things that I knew nothing about. Or when my friends dog died and I didn't know! (RIP Coal!!!!)</div>
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Days turned to weeks, and before I knew it I was doing it! I still did Instagram, cause that's my favorite way to share pics! So I felt in the loop somewhat! Within a few days of starting my facebreak I felt the Spirit stronger. I felt clarity. I felt validated by the Holy Ghost, and not likes or comments. I became in tune with my awesome kids. Which they are so awesome by the way. I'm beyond lucky to call them mine. </div>
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Jason asked me what my first post was going to be 1/1/14. It was this:</div>
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December was a great time to refocus on my family, and my testimony of Jesus Christ. </div>
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I'm feeling accomplished! I recommend taking a facebreak. Even if it's a day, or a week. Whatever you think you need. But make it hurt. And make it worth it. It was like a FB fast. </div>
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We started a new tradition! We tried to see Frozen on Christmas day, but alas, so did all of Meridian! So we went the next day! 1. The movie was AWESOME!!!!!! x's a zillion! I even bought the sound track! Do you want to build a snowman? If I ask Jason again he is going to kill me. Lol! </div>
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Jason and I hit Tucano's for his birthday lunch. I always have big plans of eating myself to death, but after one or two rounds of meat, I'm dead meat! It was worth spending the day with my best friend! </div>
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We (Smith side) celebrated our 8th annual Crazy Cousin Christmas Eve! Mexican food, gift exchange, and lot's of fun. Sadly, many cousins were missing! It just wasn't the same! </div>
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Aunt Darelyn read a great Christmas Eve book to the kids! </div>
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Emery, Natalie, Taylor and Amelia loved all these clapping games. They have a song for each one! </div>
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Keller is the best big cousin. The boys were always in his shadow. They had a blast with him! </div>
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Amelia wasn't too far from Ellie the entire time! I don't think Ellie Mae minded at all! Spoiled pup! </div>
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Mr. Blue and I stuck to our guns this year with only ONE gift to our kids. We spent all of December talking to them about Jesus Christ, and all that He did for us. Our goal was to SIMPLIFY our lives. Much along the lines of my facebreak, really plugging into my kids, etc. I'm so thankful for the promptings I felt. It made for a wonderful way to end 2013, and start 2014!</div>
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Not once did they feel like they got less than normal. Maybe it was the distraction of family. Maybe it was the lessons we taught that month. Maybe it was their little Spirits recognizing the importance of having a relationship with their Savior. Who knows? I just hope we can keep it up! Cause it's a good feeling!</div>
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Start blogging again, and not relying on FB for my family history! </div>
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October went really fast! It was really busy, and I take pictures on my phone, DAILY if not hourly, so I thought this would be perfect documentation! </div>
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There was great fundraiser for Julie. It was at the Lift on State St. in Boise. Lot's turned out and thousands were raised. It was amazing because the people that put this on, really did not know Julie. </div>
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I contributed this pumpkin for my table about the Gaubys. That was my job! And photographer! </div>
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I was talked into going to the Haunted Woods with some of my crazy friends. We took these spooky pics before the walk! Julie Shepherd looks like a ghastly ghost behind us! </div>
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I didn't have time for nightmares when I got home. Burke started throwing up at 3 am and continued to do so on the hour until 8 am. It was lovely. Not. This is him watching Mickey Mouse Club House at 5 am. It was a long night. I traded with Daddy at 8 and then woke up before church so he could take the Biggies with him. Little and I stayed home! </div>
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Saw this sunset on the way home from my sisters. Great reminder of being loved by Him. </div>
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Next victim to fall to the flu. Graden. I guess warming up his man parts helps him feel better? Ya, I'm lost too. </div>
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All were perked up enough to paint pumpkins for FHE. Minus Daddy. He was at class, hence the non-carving year. Was not about to tackle that one alone! </div>
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This is when I puke. Filling up the tank. You see why! Look at my reflection! I am NOT happy! I will be voting on the 6th. :)</div>
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The boys and I scouted costumes one day! Graden found his at K-Mart (Holy throw back), and Burke found his at Walmart. Both $10. I can handle that! </div>
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I worked on the girls costumes for a couple of days straight! </div>
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As a family we went to the <a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">Boise LDS Temple </a> open house. It was so lovely. I had a hard time keeping my composure. It was so touching to be there again after being closed for so long! I missed it deeply! The kids LOVED it too! </div>
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We hit the NEW Chick-fil-A after! It was super yummy! And the customer service is amazing too! We will go back for sure! </div>
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Jason and I had not planned on dressing up. I have NEVER not dressed up for a Halloween since we have been married. I was just not into it this year. So at 4 o'clock he asked if I thought we could pull off the Romney's. WTH???? I was blonde a few weeks ago! Wish I had known! He pulled off Mitt SO WELL! </div>
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Mary Poppins and her chimney sweep! </div>
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Cookie Monster! WHAT???? So cute Laura Beth! </div>
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I made this crazy good <a href="http://triedandtruerecipesforyou.blogspot.com/2010/01/spicyoatmealcoffeecake.html" target="_blank">Oatmeal Cake</a> from a Relief Society recipe! </div>
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Yesterday was Halloween and Reagan Browne's birthday! Yeah for this sweet 3 year old! </div>
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Andrew Shepherd, and my kids. Getting ready to Candy Harvest! </div>
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Aunt Julie came with us too~ </div>
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Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-46347122162060509502012-10-16T21:16:00.001-07:002012-10-16T21:18:21.349-07:00The Blog from the Milk CartonYou know. The missing one. The one that vanished this summer? Well, she was found. Looks like she had some work done while she was "away". Maybe a make over from <a href="http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/">www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com</a>???? Thank you Julie MacDonald! <br />
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So heres the skinny on the lard.....or so to speak? I'm sure most of you that would be reading this blog are friends with me on Fb. Therefore you will know of our families current struggles with my oldest sister Julie's health. This is where I have decided to really make this blog my personal journal. Yes a public one. Scoff if you will. You never know how your words can touch someone else. This is my personal blog I have had since 2008. In here I have recorded my sweet growing family. Our blessings, our struggles. Our bloopers! I say that for clarity. The values and opinions are of me and mine. I am not speaking on behalf, or for anyone else. <br />
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I've had a hard time blogging since we came home from Oregon. (I have had the chance to blog for Julie on hers. <a href="http://www.juliegaubyfund.blogspot.com/">www.juliegaubyfund.blogspot.com</a>) We were blessed with the best family vacation we have ever had. We visited Jason's parents and Grandparents for a week and a half. We played hard, laughed hard, loved hard, and slept hard!! I really wanted nothing more than to come home from Oregon and blog about our wonderful vacation! And post all the bazillion pictures I had taken. But instead, I left my normal life in Oregon, and came home to a new reality. The reality of my oldest sister having terminal cancer, and a dark cloud of a landlord turning the furnace on underneath us. And I can honestly that a part of me never made it home. That part was replaced by a numbness that is in my bones. And not the good numb where you cannot feel anything. The kind where you've been home from the dentist for a few hours and the Novocain is wearing off and you can feel the pain through a scratchy, itchy, painful haze. That is my new life. My husband is still supporting me, my children are growing and gorgeous. I have so many blessings. I know them, I feel them, I recognize them. All through the mist of this new life. <br />
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As we were literally waving goodbye and pulling away from Graden and Teri I was reading several texts from Julie telling me about her urgent trip to the ER and what they had discovered. I somehow found enough voice to quietly whisper to Jason what was going on. The next thing I remember was standing in the Stinker station where we had gotten sodas all week. I had my cup in my hand, I was turned away from the fountain, and I realized that the tears were streaming down my face. I guess I can see the comedy that I broke down in a gas station. <br />
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The rest of the drive was fast. I don't recall the stunning landscapes that I has seen a week or so prior. I cannot remember dancing with my kids to "Call Me Maybe" like on the drive there. I vaguely remember texting back and forth with Julie and agreeing on the magnitude of the situation. Both numb. I could feel it in the texts.<br />
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We made it home. The house was freshly painted, it was done by our property manager while we were gone. It was also 90+ degrees in the house. The AC was broken and we found out was not in the budget to be replaced. This only added to my fog. Our routine bed times had been thrown out the window because the bedrooms were all upstairs. It was 98 degrees one night at 10 pm. I could not use the stove or oven. It would increase the heat to an ungodly temperature even downstairs. Our nerves were frayed. Julie was going in for surgery to have the cancer taken out of her colon. The dread of a colostomy bag loomed over us all. Her liver is just as cancerous as her colon. They were to biopsy that as well. A full on battle of good vs evil ensued with our land lord and us. Everything from blaming us for breaking the AC to get a new one, to "just wait till next Spring till the home owner can afford to fix it". These were all strings to an unraveling girl. I was being torn down. Everyday. Every text. Every email. It was killing me. Jennifer and Megan were totally there for Julie in those first weeks of all her appointments. I am so thankful for that. I was consumed by the house. Were we going to move? Were they going to let us out of our lease? Were they going to sue us if we broke the lease? I loved this house. I loved "most" of my neighbors. The thought of moving was a task that was far too daunting for me to process. This is when dear friends stepped in. The Shepherds had a window unit that we used in our bedroom. This offered the only reprieve from the heat. It was the only place I could fall on my knees and pray without sweat pouring off my face while kneeling on warm carpet. The Dingers almost took over the fight with the landlord. Kendra helped me form emails. Jason edited letters because I use very passive language. He killed those letters!!! Friends of friends offered advice. Families stepped up to feed us knowing I wasn't cooking in the house for fear of literally "cooking in the house". Every surface in the house was hot to the touch. Walls, counters, carpet. It's like the house had been hot for so long that it literally became an oven. A lawyer was offered to us. And he rattled some chains!!!<br />
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When it came down to it, we were able to move without penalty. We had 2 weeks to find a house and move. My two stipulations were: SAME WARD. SAME SCHOOL. This is when I really feel like the heavens opened and the Lord poured blessings down on us. We found a house. Same ward. Same school. It was in our budget. Our friends rallied around us and helped pack. The RS came in droves and cleaned. Kendra single handily prepared a moving sale of epic proportions. Women were on ladders, boxes were filling, walls were being wiped, and my stove had never been so clean. I would like to say that I was able to jump right in and help. Sadly that was not the case. I mostly walked around like a zombie with a hand towel. The numbness was still so thick, and the overwhelming feeling of Christ's love through the service of His sweet daughters was almost too much to bare. <br />
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All of this was happening while Julie had her surgery. It was without complication. Coming out of anesthetics was not. She was in full crisis mode. She was in mind altering pain. And we just sat there and watched her. Horrified. We pleaded with the nurse to help. Finally Megan threatened to call Julie's surgeon who was also a dear friend of hers. It took Julie so long to "recover". She never saw our Tourmaline house again. It was too hot for her to come to after her surgery. We had had so many play dates at that house. Holidays. Birthday parties. It was upsetting to me that it was not suitable for her to be in. For no human for that matter. I am bitter about that. And in the imaginary screaming matches I have with my land lord, that is always one thing that I mention. Among a hundred others. <br />
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We are all moved into the new house. It's awkward for me when people ask if we are "settled" in. I'm sure Jason and the kids are settled in. My numbness as turned into somewhat of a state of "unsettledness" if there is such. I've lost momentum. I often prefer to stay home. There are "good" days and there are "bad" days. And sometimes both on the same day. There are new challenges almost weekly. I'm very manic. 100 mph in one direction or 100 mph in the opposite. I am somewhat of an expert in the realm of putting on a happy face. That's the face that looked back at me in the mirror most of my adolescent life. <br />
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A saving grace for me personally was Candace moving home. It's amazing how the heaven aligns with all that is right in the world and miracles happen right in front of us. <br />
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I am not in a place of woe is me. I am in a place of person reflection and honesty. I have a sister that is fighting the fight of her life. I have realized that I am passive aggressive. I don't say what I mean in fear of hurting peoples feelings. I have also learned to have a voice. To be heard when it's time, and to listen when needed. I have learned how strong my siblings are. And how different. We are not all Easter Egg hunts and Birthday cakes any more. We are sisters standing together to circle our wagons and rally for one another. We are tender and loving, sprinkled with humor that is getting us by. <br />
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It has taken me several hours to write this post. I've helped make pumpkin cookies with my kids and three cousins, baked 2 pizzas, and helped with homework. My children are the most beautiful distraction. <br />
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These collages that you see are pictures of my most prized accomplishments. My husband and best friend, and of my sweet children. These pictures stand as a reminder, both beautiful and painful that life can and will change on a dime. I will forever treasure that trip to Oregon. That was the last time I felt whole. <br />
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First stop Kennewick to stay with Uncle Scott, Aunt Pam and kids.....and animals. My kids loved getting to know "new"..."big" cousins! We love you crazy Nielsens!!! </div>
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We headed over to Rainer where Grandpa Graden is a vice principal. We get his whole school to ourselves for a private tour! Their school has a POOL!!! What?? Candace says that's normal. You could smell the chlorine in every hall. I loved it!!! </div>
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Stanky wrestling room. Smell one, you've smelled em all. </div>
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The band room. A personal favorite of the kids. The adults withstand it for as long as possible before our ears bleed. </div>
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After dinner interviews with Reporters Natalie, Taylor and Graden. They had lists of questions to ask Great and I mean GREAT Grandma and Grandpa Nielsen! I think we saw them everyday! We love them so much and are so thankful for ANY time we get to be in there presence! </div>
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A quick train trip to the Oregon Zoo. This was epic for the kids! And yes Graden is picking his nose. </div>
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The train ride home was in what we call 5 o'clock traffic. We let one train go before I was convinced by the other adults that they were all going to be full like the first one. I think my anxiety button got hit 100 times while I stepped onto a crowded train. =/</div>
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The next adventure was the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry! So cool! A must do if you are near the Portland area! </div>
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This one's out of order. We did a ton of driving in and out of Portland to St. Helen's. It was stunningly scenic.</div>
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Teri deserved her own collage! Sorry Mom! You're a trooper!! I've never laughed so hard as when her hair literally crawled out of her pony tail! </div>
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July 4th....a day of service. Jason, Dad, and lil Graden drove over to Hillsboro to take some tall shrubs out for G & G Nielsen. We met up later for dinner and lovely conversation on their patio. I could sit and talk to them for hours.</div>
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The Tower of Terror. Just kidding. Kinda. This is the Astoria Column. It has the city's history up and down the 160+ foot tower. That we climbed stairs to get to the top. Where I had a panic attack and nearly vomited on all the patrons enjoying the view. I'm smiling in on of the pictures. Just refer to the post above about the "happy face". I'm good huh? Wasn't lyin'. </div>
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After the <strike>Tower of Terror </strike>Astoria Column we went to Del Mar beach and met G & G Nielsen there. They have been going to the beaches along the coast for decades. Grandpas job was to find the best one prior to our visit. And boy did he. It was what my heaven will look like. My children have never been so happy. And I apologize in advance for the nudity. It's not that kind of beach, but tell that to my sweet boys....</div>
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Jason and I took a day for ourselves and braved the crazy Portland/Oregon drivers and made our way to the temple. It was beautiful. We were going to do a session, but were re-directed to do <a href="http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2009/04/temple-worship-the-source-of-strength-and-power-in-times-of-need?lang=eng" target="_blank">Initiatories </a>instead. This was no accident. I was meant to hear those words over and over again. </div>
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Sand Dollars from Grandma Nielsen! So special!! </div>
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I went on the porch and saw Burkes shoes next to Grandpa Nielsens. For whatever reason this touched me. </div>
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Momentary laps in judgement when I handed my phone back......</div>
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This is what we came home to......</div>
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And this is where the Lord wanted us. </div>
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Mutual was quite the Event tonight! Sister Dinger and Sister Olesen (Sister Dinger's Sister....have I lost ya yet???) put together an amazing activity for the girls! </div>
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It was about challenges they face! Each game was associated with a scripture! The girls had lot's of fun playing! </div>
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Candace and the kids are in town for 2 weeks! Yeah! Insert happy heart here! </div>
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We have hung out, had lunch, caught up, eaten sweets, and enjoyed the "normalcy" of being together again! </div>
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Tonight before mutual the kids went swimming in her in-laws pool! It's so amazing! I love their pool! </div>
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And hot shot A and hot shot B can jump off the diving board now. HOLY CRAPPERS! They are growing too fast! </div>
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Tourmaline! Haha! That's the street we live on! </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-82840766013543135222012-06-18T20:23:00.000-07:002012-06-18T20:23:07.765-07:00Thank You Julius :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once upon a time they started construction on a park across the street from Walmart. I know that cause I go there several times a week! We talked about it, but thought it would never come! </div>
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It's simply amazing! Boise/Meridian has the best parks in the world!</div>
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There is play equipment, hills, ponds, statues, amphitheaters, sand volleyball, bocce ball, benches, swings, and a splash pad. {and much more too} WE cannot wait to show Grammy and G'ma and G'pa Blue!!</div>
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WE finally made it to this oasis! </div>
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It was SUPER windy when we went, but it was still so much fun! I think you'll be able to tell by these pictures! </div>
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It was a great FHE. Natalie read a lesson from the Friend Magazine about Heber J. Grant and his coat. It was rather cute! </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-8714451306146344592012-06-16T11:51:00.000-07:002012-06-16T11:51:14.018-07:00Dairy Days 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Summer has officially begun! We as in the Dinger's, Shepherd's, Lord's, Orton's, and Bailey of course! First we had a good old hot dog pot luck at the Dinger's to start the night off! We usually get our spots pretty early, so Julie, Bailey and I headed over to lay some blankets down! But with feeding as many as we did, we were late! WE MISSED THE MILK!!!! Whhhhaaaaaa!! And we had to walk forever cause we missed the barricade by minutes! It was still super fun though! The kids all lined up on the sidewalk and scored on the candy! All my kids got shirts too! They are cute this year! </div>
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Well when I got my new camera and the software that came with it, it took off my iPhone software. So I could not upload pictures from my phone! So Jason fixed it for me! And voila! PICTURES GALORE!!!!!</div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-32502676208382321342012-06-16T11:45:00.000-07:002012-06-16T11:45:21.089-07:00Cousin Day @ Eagle Island!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sam and Dallas had a birthday combo party at Eagle Island!</div>
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We had a great time! The weather was lovely, not too hot, slight breeze! The water was shallow all the way to the yellow guard tube! Even Graden made it out there! We had pizza and donuts! It was a grand ol' time! </div>
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The only bummer of the day were the goat heads. They were SO terrible!!! </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-66453017612911637942012-06-13T20:51:00.000-07:002012-06-13T20:51:37.019-07:00Value Color Run 4 Mutual<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For mutual we did a Value Color Run. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-size: x-large;">Color</span> runs are very popular right now, and we decided to try one! Or fearless 1st Counselor Stacy Minor planned out the event. We met at the Stake Center and told the girls to wear a white shirt, pants that could be ruined, and same with shoes! The purpose to start in the white was to signify <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;">FAITH</span>. And as they were to run/jog/walk/crawl each lap they were to think about that value. As leaders we split up and went with them on the laps. We were to compliment them on their <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;">VALUES</span>. All too often we compliment them on their hair, or shirt, or dress. But not on who THEY are as an individual. As they circled the "color station" we spritzed them with water to prepare the shirts for the color. (We used powdered paint from Hobby Lobby and it works better when some what wet). For the grand finale of <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #bf9000; font-size: x-large;">VIRTUE</span> we<strike> sprinkled </strike>attacked them with GOLD glitter! </div>
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<br />Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-74276382896748415952012-06-13T15:31:00.000-07:002012-06-13T15:31:56.220-07:00Ears are for Piercing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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{Note to my single YW......that's a discussion you may want to have with Mr. Wonderful prior to having a baby girl....He may have other plans. He may have a theory that they need to 1. Be old enough to ask. 2. Be old enough to take care of them themselves..... you catch my drift. Hence the theories of MY Mr. Wonderful}</div>
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We went to <a href="http://www.claires.com/" target="_blank">Claire's</a> on Eagle Rd and had it done. They did an amazing job. And I will forgive who ever posted on FB that I should just have it done at Walmart. I do have some standards people! ;)</div>
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They have been awesome about cleaning them everyday. This was how they chose to spend their $20 in birthday money. Daddy and I treated them to several pairs of earrings (Thank you 10 for $10 sale...), and an OWL earring holder. In honor of their Mum. </div>
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That is all she wrote......</div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-14335061239085728732012-06-13T14:55:00.000-07:002012-06-13T15:34:19.596-07:00Memorial Weekend 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1. Borrow everything from ward members :)</div>
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Taylor earned a citizenship award for the third trimester. </div>
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She REALLY had to earn it. </div>
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She REALLY likes to chat.</div>
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She has a hard time not "helping" others.</div>
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We talked LONG and HARD about her not getting an award due to chatting.</div>
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She was NOT getting a stamp in her folder cause of it.</div>
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She started showing me her folder everyday to show me her STAMP! </div>
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There was one day in the past few months she did not get a stamp. </div>
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I was really proud of her! </div>
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She was really proud of HERSELF! </div>
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Good job Bug. You earned it! </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-72942046237605750682012-04-30T12:15:00.001-07:002012-04-30T12:15:27.395-07:00Rooster Tails and a Sunday Drive<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I saw on the news that they were releasing water from the damn at Lucky Peak Saturday and Sunday only. Well, we missed Saturday, so we loaded up after church and picked up sweet Bailey and headed towards the famous "Rooster Tail". I thought it would be busy, but grossly underestimated the amount of people that would be there. The line snaked around Sandy Point forever! We decided to be gangsta and do some drive by's! Ha! The kids thought it was awesome! It was well worth drive! </div>
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{This next picture....imagine me trying not to completely freak out and have a heart attack. The hill we were on was REALLY steep. The kids and Jason were throwing rocks off the side and kept seeing Burke just fly off the side in my mind. I actually had to go sit in the van cause it was too much for me.....Jason is holding his shirt. Perfectly safe....right.....}<br />
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Happy May......almost! </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-17670615604780369362012-04-21T16:44:00.000-07:002012-04-21T16:44:02.897-07:00Graden turns 5!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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*birthday breakfast picnic with Burke and I....Krispie Kreme's with sprinkles!</div>
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*lunch at the mall with daddy. happy meal, new BSU Bronco hat!</div>
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*special bday card from G'ma/pa Blue!</div>
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*party at Settler's on a gorgeous day! </div>
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*WWE ring and wrestler guy</div>
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*mom let him take his scooter to the park :)</div>
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*balloons! (thanks Dina)</div>
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Happy Birthday Bubba. :)</div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-64436376953429518762012-04-14T11:11:00.000-07:002012-04-14T11:11:20.647-07:00Easter 2012<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZN78TKfJSPhd3faN8bIXTh-TvqqmoP3GvfnGGxDKglticy_BU-Czs7aoT-Z5F6pRMHALgfeXlXcuq70bjK5Ljmy5mZfWaMJA_vkUBH5Py4CkMC00HJdFktcdrMvUBkDd0MFSjlBGCIMI/s1600/Easter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZN78TKfJSPhd3faN8bIXTh-TvqqmoP3GvfnGGxDKglticy_BU-Czs7aoT-Z5F6pRMHALgfeXlXcuq70bjK5Ljmy5mZfWaMJA_vkUBH5Py4CkMC00HJdFktcdrMvUBkDd0MFSjlBGCIMI/s640/Easter1.jpg" width="546" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a wonderful weekend! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you did too! </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-19208441719388024322012-03-31T18:30:00.000-07:002012-03-31T18:30:27.085-07:00Baptism Day 3*24*12<div style="text-align: center;">March 24th 2012 was a beautiful day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Natalie and Taylor made the choice to be baptized as member of </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a>!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a very busy day! They had a dance recital in the morning, then the baptism at 4 later that day. Too add to my stress, Jason, who NEVER gets sick came down with a world class-knock down-drag out cough. I thought he was going to keel over on us!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thankfully his Dad and our neighbor were able to give him a blessing. And although he did not feel great, he was able to baptize his sweet daughters! WHEW!!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Grandma Blue made the girls beautiful "party dresses". They picked out their own fabric and everything!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Candace came with the kids! It meant so much to me that she would travel all those miles, alone, with 2 kids to share this day with us! She is the best friend a girl could ask for! </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My friend Cherie, the girls teacher at church made these adorable Subway art prints! They are precious! </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My sister Jennifer made this adorable cake! It matched everything perfectly! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">They got lot's of wonderful gifts for the special day! They even got a set of scriptures, cases, and hymnals from Mom and Dad! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So they were SHOCKED to get a DSlite from us! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I posted way more pictures of FB.........I know.....slacker!</div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-91170113475018159062012-02-17T09:14:00.000-08:002012-02-17T09:14:05.783-08:00Lot's O' Lov'n<div style="text-align: center;">What a fun day we had! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">February 14th 2002 was a very special day for me. I officially met Jason. Unofficially I had heard my room mates talk about some guy named "Blue", but had yet to meet him. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I woke up 10 years later to a Valentine's Day note on my bathroom mirror wishing me a happy day. And then on the seat in my van he wrote a note that said:</div><div style="text-align: center;">"A 10 years ago today I met my best friend".</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was rather TENDER. I loved it because it did not say "My sexy lover", or "my hot wife". But more referred to me as his BEST FRIEND! Oh how that melted my heart. I mean, I am glad I am all those "other" things to Jason too, ;), but being his best friend means more than anything! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had plans for the kids today, but Jason and I were going to have to celebrate later cause Tuesday is his late class night. And some doofuss decided to call a study group that night.....VALENTINES DAY.....from 8-10pm. Are ya kidding me????</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was totally shocked when Jason asked me to meet him down by the campus for a quick dinner! WHAT!!! ME????? OH JOY!!!!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was even more shocked when instead of taking me to Chili's (our trusty favorite) he took me to the EXACT place we met a decade ago. Smoky Mountain Pizza and Pasta on Park Center! Oh I almost cried! I could not believe that he thought of that! We were so close to BSU, but I had not even put it together! In celebration of our love, we tipped our waitress $10. :) </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I posted on FB earlier in the day (prior to my invite for dinner with the hubs) this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"I don't need flowers, or candy, or a hot date....I have eternity"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">TRU DAT YO! :)</div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-52985506098734059672012-02-09T09:30:00.000-08:002012-02-09T09:30:03.175-08:00Our G Funk<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">"Deciding to have a child is monumentous. It is deciding to forever have your heart walk outside your body."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This has never been as true to me as it has been recently. Watching my girls do dance, and have friends outside of people who I would have picked for them, to Graden starting his wrestling career. It's all been so much for me as a mother. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This is my kind boy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thoughtful, silly, lovely, squishy, and positively kissable. He is at the age where he can actually carry a USA Wrestling card and participate in tournaments. This has all been discussed since I was pregnant. When he would be able to wrestle. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That time is now. </div><div style="text-align: center;">He has practice twice a week. Jason does Monday's and I do Wednesday's. I thought I could handle it. It was much harder than I could have ever imagined. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was clear that Graden is painfully shy with a rowdy group of boys. He was obedient to the coaches, but not accretive enough to grab a partner to line up, so he had to be matched with somebody. I watched as he looked at other boys running to find a partner. He just stood there. And my heart melted for him. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have kind children. I am thankful for that. Jason and I had a frank discussion when he got home that we are going to have to "teach" Graden to be aggressive. I would rather teach a child that, than have to teach a child to be meek. He will have to learn that there is a time and a place to be rough. I hope he will grasp to the concept. Considering I have have taught him for 4.5 years now to always be sweet and kind.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My heart was outside of my body. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My heart was with him. </div>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2747971437222218539.post-11138011620384496912012-01-24T09:56:00.000-08:002012-01-24T09:56:56.307-08:00Here we go!Natalie and Taylor will be turning 8 on March 24th, 2012. I cannot believe we are already here! It really does seem like just a minute ago they were babies, and I was tired! Ok, I'm still tired, but they are older now! They will have an interview with the Bishop, and there tell him if they have made the choice to get baptized into <a href="http://www.lds.org/" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints</a>. I am so thankful for my own membership in the church. Times have not always been easy for me, especially as a teenager, and therefor my testimony struggled. But He never left me. <br />
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The girls attended their baptism preview on Sunday. I am glad their birthday is in March because I don't think they could stand to wait any longer! They got these amazing towels for their special day. They snuggled them all day. When Natalie woke up Monday morning I went in their room and as she was making her bed, she said that she was so excited she wished she could have been baptized yesterday :) Silly girl! I told her how sad Grandma and Grandpa Blue would have been if they missed it. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well folks, we did make the right choice. Jason and I parent with the help of the Holy Ghost. We follow the promptings that are given to us. We use these gifts to guide our kids to happiness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bye...bye...</div><span id="goog_1390916488"></span><span id="goog_1390916489"></span>Alli Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15707648501526805382noreply@blogger.com7