Teagan's Baby Blessing

Many thanks to Danielle Dallas for recording Teagan's baby blessing.  I would like to share it now with those who could not attend.

Teagan’s Baby Blessing given by Timothy B.  Fisher June 3, 2012

Teagan Timothy Fisher

Heavenly Father, we, a few of thy sons, come together to give this little boy a name and a blessing.

He shall be known upon the records of the Church and throughout his life as Teagan Timothy Fisher.

We are grateful for this ordinance as described in the Doctrine and Covenants. Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the plan of salvation and thy kindness to each of us on this earth.

Teagan, I am grateful to give you a patriarchal blessing at this time. You will receive a patriarchal blessing by an ordained patriarch to declare your lineage and to pronounce upon you other blessings. It is my turn as patriarch of this family to bestow a blessing upon you.

We love you and are here to support you throughout life.

Not long ago you were with Heavenly Father. You kept your first estate and chose to come to earth and gain this little body.

I bless you to exercise faith, to learn, to grow, to enjoy this beautiful earth and to not be distracted. True happiness is to follow the Savior, Jesus Christ. Your job is to follow the prophet.

I bless your mind to take hold of gospel truths that you may teach, lead, expound, and be an example to those around you.

I bless you to learn and grow in both secular and spiritual.

I bless you that you will serve a mission and teach people how to pray.

After your mission I bless you to seek an education that you desire and then find a woman to be a helpmate to you.

Your parents love you.

I seal these things through the great love and in the name of Savior, Jesus Christ, amen.

Thursday, June 14, 2012

I am so excited.  I got this new blender that makes a lot of hard fruits and vegetables into a smooth liquid consistency.  So I tried it out this morning and it was so good.  I put in carrots, peaches, spinach, blueberries, and a little agave.  The color was nasty looking but it tasted so good.  The kids even drank a glass; of course I told them the ingredients after they finished their smoothie.  Finally, I am getting some spinach and other healthy things into their bodies.  In fact, there is a recipe for ice cream with spinach and Jacinda is so excited to make it.  Forget about the 2.5 gallon container of Aggie blue mint ice cream (with oreo type cookies and white chocolate) in my freezer, she wants the veggies.  This is so awesome.

Some Time Early in June

I went to bed at two am.  I got up at 8:30 am.  Cleaned my room and the bathroom then went outside to play with the kids.  The weather was perfect.  The kids ate popsicles at we walked up and down the sidewalk.  Then we went to the Coburn's house and played on the swings.   I got to talk with Debbie and she informed me that the snakes are out in her yard.  I will keep an eye out for them.

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Last week was Teagan’s baby blessing.  Tim did such a great job.  His spirit amazes me.  He always says that he is trying to come up to my level, but after Teagan’s baby blessing and his (Tim’s) testimony, it appears that I need to come up to his level.

Before church, we tried to get a family picture.  What was I thinking?  My kids do not sit still.  And my camera is on its last life.  Anyways, I did get a few good pictures.

Summer is here and I am so happy.  I am totally enthusiastic about learning.  I bought some math and alphabet books for the kids to do this summer.  We have already been to the library and going crazy with reading.  I am curious to see if I can sustain this behavior during the entire summer or if it ends by the beginning of next week.

 Cute Teagan in his baby swing.

 My sweet family that cannot sit still for a picture.

 Xadia's favorite pose for any picture.

Shhhh....Teagan is sleeping.  He is such an angel.