Clarification

I would just like to take a second and clarify for a few people who view my blog what exactly my blog is to me. It is a way for me to keep my family and friends updated on what is going on in my life. This is a story about Lisa and her family. I only write about the events of my life and the feelings and emotions I have regarding these events. I also write about the people that I spend time with and document where my family has been and what we are doing. I appologize if this history excludes individuals and makes them feel left out. I am truly sorry, but if those individuals would like to start their own blog about their family it is a very simple thing to do. For me, this is my journal. This is a venue for me to express my feelings about my life and the things that I experience. It is a very personal thing to me and I will continue to write in the way I have been. Thank you all for your support and kind words and giving me the encouragement to continue writing.

Lisa

A trip to the Cabin

After the wedding we decided we needed a much deserved break. Chuck and Kris were so gracious and let us take Troy's family up to their cabin up above Heber. It is so beautiful up there and their cabin is so warm and homey. The Fisher's loved the beautiful mountains and how quiet and restful it was. It was so nice just being together and getting to spend time just talking and playing games. It was so nice to just be...no makeup, no schedule, no phone! Steve did all the cooking and everything was so delicious. We spent a couple of hours on Saturday sightseeing and strolling down Main Street in Park City, it is so charming there! We thoroughly enjoyed just hanging out and getting to know each other better. I have always loved Troy's family, but after the trip to the cabin I can't think of anyone other than my own family that I would rather spend time with.

When it was time to leave, I think we all felt like we needed more time there. I loved every minute we spent together and can't wait until we see you again. We all love you so much and appreciate everything you did for the wedding. I felt as though when you all walked off the plane that the cavalry had arrived! Thank you for all your hard work and support. Heidi, I don't know what I would have done without you. You got inside my brain and helped me carry everything out. You told me "when you walk into the venue, you are going to be pulled in ten different directions and someone other than you needs to know the vision of what you want." How did you know? It happened just the way you said! You are amazing! You are all my heros. You work until the task gets done and you do it happily! You have no idea how much I appreciate and love all of you. Look at the wedding pictures if you get the chance and see what we all accomplished. I am still getting comments about how beautiful everything was!

I love you all and I am so hopeful that October works out because I cherish every minute that I can spend with you. My fingers are crossed!

Papa's Celebration of Life Party

I can't believe it has been a year since we lost Papa. He was the light of all of our lives and nothing has been quite the same since he passed away. Our trip to California was bittersweet this time because we had just had the wedding and spent several days with the Fishers. It was a treat being able to see our family twice in two weeks, we felt so spoiled! The sad part was that our trip was all about Papa, and his tangible absence. Steve did such a wonderful job reminiscing about Papa, we laughed, we cried, we pondered, we mourned. It was a wonderful day and I was so happy to be a part of it. I am so grateful to my in-laws for who they are and what they bring into my life. Troy and I are really lucky that we both married into such awesome families. I am so blessed.