tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70463763286794630922024-03-18T21:53:28.922-07:00Henderson HappeningsChristina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-40315785071885488442009-05-25T10:05:00.000-07:002009-05-25T10:27:56.308-07:00HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY 2009!As you can tell by the title, today is Memorial Day. What a great day to pay tribute to those who have gone on before us. Whether they were in the military fighting for our freedoms, our pioneers who traveled west, or members of our extended family, I say a special Thank You.<br /><div><div><br /><div>I'm going over to the cemetary in a bit to put flowers on Mom's and Audrey's graves. Wow how I miss them. I have had Mom on my mind so very much lately. Next month it will be a year. Sometimes I think, were has the time gone. Other times I feel so lost without her. For Audrey, it's been almost 15 years. I saw a picture of her (Audrey) this <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhoigqAjZhfkBQz-4CzQjsfyT017KUDAVQRPTfyt-juNqYrs4hG3wpEJx-GlJyP4L9xiU-x0A7C8oMnJhtc_L966xUuYIAJasfREq21qJ_IRVodLBwR11dNZoeY7tr5I_DHv4eeRsPl8/s1600-h/Hurricane+May+2009+025.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 203px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 276px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339810645581775490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhoigqAjZhfkBQz-4CzQjsfyT017KUDAVQRPTfyt-juNqYrs4hG3wpEJx-GlJyP4L9xiU-x0A7C8oMnJhtc_L966xUuYIAJasfREq21qJ_IRVodLBwR11dNZoeY7tr5I_DHv4eeRsPl8/s320/Hurricane+May+2009+025.jpg" /></a>weekend at Dad's and thought how beautiful she was. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDXQpvl4VqCgjg2T8TiKQLhyphenhyphenr5Z7d1wS3GqIap4GJ1Nj27M_qBC6gw7wfNK0Lr03CX9B-A7dpFhZP1Q_-KqwV9ZoZ0oLt-kLOafi4YXvskoSNVTTkAH1OglzPuVtpo7KidFmzkyYdbsQ/s1600-h/Hurricane+May+2009+036.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 234px; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339813481237454258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBDXQpvl4VqCgjg2T8TiKQLhyphenhyphenr5Z7d1wS3GqIap4GJ1Nj27M_qBC6gw7wfNK0Lr03CX9B-A7dpFhZP1Q_-KqwV9ZoZ0oLt-kLOafi4YXvskoSNVTTkAH1OglzPuVtpo7KidFmzkyYdbsQ/s320/Hurricane+May+2009+036.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Here's some pictures of Kyle's graduation on Friday, May 22, 2009.</div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>Well, I'm having a heck of a time getting all the pictures to post. Once again, Happy Memorial Day!</div></div></div>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-19846250232645766002009-05-15T06:03:00.000-07:002009-05-17T00:07:34.880-07:00Life's Many Adventures!As I read Jim's blog, I think of all the many adventures our journey through life brings. I must say, that no matter where we are or what we are doing, we must learn to enjoy the journey. As Mother's Day approached, there was a bit of apprehension inside of me. Dad was down and staying with us and I knew that this special day would bring some emotions with it. However, Dad did very well. So did the rest of us. We had a BBQ at Bert & Alisa's home and the kids swam. Notice I said the kids. No way in hell was I getting in a swim suit yet!! Plus I got to hold Natalie as she slept in my arms. What more could I ask for.<br /><br />A few quick notes for your reference. The boys and I have a new address. It's a nice home and provides peace of mind and spirit. If you would like to know more about this, simply call my cell and we can chat.<br /><br />#2. Kyle is graduating on May 22 at 11:00 a.m. at Dixie College in St. George, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ut</span>. Two down, one to go!!!<br /><br />So life is good for me. I have few complaints and really....they aren't even worth spending too much time thinking about. I'm healthy, happy and enjoying my journey! Jim, we miss you and Mel! I hope we see you soon!! Love you tons and tons!!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-51118589953610830692009-04-09T17:59:00.000-07:002009-04-09T18:15:00.501-07:00Week 5!!Well as the title of my blog states, I'm in week 5 of post-op. I had a complete hysterectomy on March 5, 2009. All is well with my health and the surgery went great. I came home the very next morning. For about 2 weeks I pretty much laid around and ate way to dang much. I feel like I've put on about 10 pounds. Then on week 3 I returned to work after my Aunt Mary's funeral, and low and behold that day I was back at the Doctors. My left <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incision</span> had gotten infected. Actual diagnosis was "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">cellulitis</span>". After 6 days on antibiotics, I returned to the Dr's because I didn't think I was healing right. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Ok</span>, if your squeamish, PASS THIS PART. She pulled off the scab covering my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incision</span>. READ AGAIN. Now my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">incision</span> is healed up great. I go back to the Dr.'s on Wednesday for my 6 week post-op follow-up. I can't wait.<br /><br />I haven't been able to exercise, except walking. Walking is one of the best exercises for the overall body (Jim are you reading this). However, I love to spin and Turbo Kick Box. I can't wait to get back into the groove of exercising. I'm sure that the first couple weeks will be an adjustment, probably a little soreness, but it will be well worth it! If you don't have your health, life isn't as easy to enjoy. I know this from watching my loved ones suffer with various illnesses.<br /><br />This weekend is Easter!! I love Easter!! No, not because of the candy. But because of Christ. I'm teaching ALL the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">YW</span> on Sunday (No I haven't finished my lesson yet, why rush it).<br /><br />Kyle is graduating High School on May 22, 2009. Wow two kids down and one more to go. I will be sending out the announcements really soon. Kyle was suppose to bring them down last weekend and forgot. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">BJ</span> has been up in Hurricane this week due to Spring Break. He and Kyle will be back this weekend. <br /><br />Tanner is playing volleyball again for Basic. He is such a crazy kid. He wanted to dye his hair a dark blue. It didn't look bad when the color was processing. It was almost a black with a blue tint. Then when he washed it out, it looked way different. So I'm sure I will be coloring his hair sometime this weekend. <br /><br />Justin was in Salt Lake City (actually Provo) last weekend. He came home on Tuesday night. He had a blast. He was visiting his Uncle Aaron and several other friends. He has a few friends that are coming down from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">Rexburg</span> in a couple weeks. <br /><br />So that's about all the knew news. So we wish you all a Happy Easter!!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-71911691117138021642009-03-20T15:18:00.000-07:002009-03-20T15:34:47.290-07:00A Tribute to another Great Woman - Mary WildeFor the passed week or so I've been calling my Dad every day asking "How's Aunt Mary today". She is my Dad's youngest sibling and the baby of their family. Around 1976-78 she was diagnosed and had surgery for a brain tumor. They didn't give her much hope of making it in the long-term perspective. But she did and I believe she is one of the woman in my life who has shown me -- never give up. Well as of today, those daily phone calls to my Dad asking that question will stop. Today around 1:30 pm Mary Price Wilde returned home to her Heavenly Father. She will be greatly missed.<br /><br />My heart goes out to my Uncle Ralph and my three cousins, Glen, Allison & Steve. I have felt the sadness that is in their hearts. No words can ease the pain. Even today, I still miss my Mom <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">soo</span> very much!! I wanted to talk to her during my recovery period, so I said a little prayer. The next few days and the next year will be a trying time for this family. A time to lean heavily on their faith in the gospel, to turn to each other and share their memories, joys and sorrows. A time to laugh, cry and be there for each other.<br /><br />One of the first memories that popped into my mind about Aunt Mary was during a trip home from Hurricane. I road with them, instead of riding with my own family. Allison and I where in the very back of the station wagon laying down (that's before seat belts were a law). I leaned over and farted on Allison's leg (thinking I was funny) she leaned up and told her Mom and I got the biggest scotch blessing I have ever gotten from Aunt Mary. Needless to say, I never did that again, to anyone. Aunt Mary loved to jewelry. She shopped the pawn shops and got some extremely great deals! <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Every time</span> she would see you had on a ring, she would say "let me see that". She would also take the ones off her fingers and just give you one. Even in her weakened condition, she held a calling in her ward as the Compassionate Service Leader. She would make arrangements for peoples funerals, or meals if there was a surgery or need. She knew how to get people to do things in a way that others couldn't. As I said, She will be missed.Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-65574615060678831582009-03-11T15:58:00.000-07:002009-03-11T16:10:23.632-07:00The Best Family!Each day seems to be getting better as far as the recovery from surgery goes. Monday, however, I slept a lot. I guess the sleepless night in the hospital had caught up to me. I've started walking, just short little walks. Down to the postal box and back. If I'm really feeling good, I may do a couple walks a day.<br /><br />As far as my blog title goes, I have the best family! Since the day of my surgery, I have had tons of support from my family. Shane and Dad waited at the hospital and then Bert came to the hospital straight from work. Then Dawn brought us over an AMAZING dinner on Saturday night. YUMMY!! Next Sherry, my Mother-in-law brought us dinner last night. Today while relaxing and watching a video, someone knocked on our door. It was a delivery from Cookies by Design from Jim and Melanie in Texas. Boy, oh boy, sure makes a girl feel good to experience the love and support from her family.<br /><br />I want you all to know how much our family has appreciated your meals, prayers, love and friendship. Not just during this time, but always. I couldn't have picked a better family to belong to. My siblings and their wives are my best friends!! I love you guys with all my heart!<br /><br />Dad and Kyle will be down this weekend. Next Tuesday is Russell's and Caroline's wedding. We are all so excited!! Kyle has Spring break next week, so I'm not sure how long he will stay but I'm very excited to have him home with the family. <br /><br />Tanner is playing volleyball for Basic. He loves this sport sooo much!! Justin is working with the same company. However, he has a super cute girlfriend named Amanda. She's a real cutie pie! Other than that, all is well. Thanks again everyone for all you do for our family!! Love..ChristyChristina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-32933860971628774212009-03-07T16:19:00.000-08:002009-03-07T16:25:11.690-08:00The RecoveryOn March 5, 2009 I had a complete hysterectomy. I'd been having some problems for a little over a year. There wasn't anything cancerous, but I felt this was the best choice. I was scared at first. But Dad and Shane gave me a wonderful Priesthood blessing and my mind was at ease and I felt at peace.<br /><br />Everything went really well during the surgery. No complications. So well, as a matter of fact, that I was back home on Friday, March 6. I've got pictures that the doctor took, but wasn't sure if I wanted to post them. They are of my ovaries and the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">innards</span>. I appreciate all the love and concern, prayers, food, flowers and care that I've received. I'm out of work at least 2 weeks. I'm healing really well.<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing well and is healthy and happy. Love....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Christy</span>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-32202028328511283482009-03-04T15:41:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:55:00.476-08:00Counting Blessings!Where to begin. I have had the opportunity of attending the funeral of Henderson Firefighter, Jeffrey David Mann. First of all , WOW!! You know when you see movies and they have the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">firefighters</span> casket on top of the firetruck and the family, friends, other firefighters all walking behind the truck. Well, that's how they sent him off. I've never witnessed anything like it. Bert took pictures and I hope he posts them, because I didn't have my camera.<br /><br />During the services I sat and reflected on my life. I must say, the Lord has blessed me tremendously!! My life (and myself) isn't perfect, put that's all part of the plan. It's to prepare ourselves to meet him again. I know my Father in Heaven loves me! Even with all my imperfections and mistakes. I've been blessed to be loved. Loved by my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children, my friends, etc. Sometimes we each need to look at our lives and be grateful for what we have and who we are. I hope that everyone that reads this blog knows, without a shadow of a doubt, how much I love you!<br /><br />Also today, I missed my Mom!! I'm having surgery tomorrow for a complete hysterectomy. Yeah I'm a little bit nervous. But it made me think about all the surgeries my Mom endured, especially the last 5 years. I'm extremely grateful for modern medicine that gave us those 5 years with Mom. They weren't easy on anyone, especially her. But we got 5 more years of memories, laughter, special talks & moments. How grateful I am that Heavenly Father provides a plan, a way for us to return to live with him and our families.<br /><br />So now that I have spilled my guts. I sure hope your doing well, where ever you are and in whatever you are doing. God bless you!! I love you.....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Christy</span>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-52721390880439134402009-03-01T15:10:00.000-08:002009-03-02T05:20:13.344-08:00It's a Celebration!!Today is Sunday and even though it's not the actual birthday of either Bert or Kyle, we are getting together to celebrate their upcoming birthdays. Bert's is actually tomorrow (3/2) and Kyle's is Tuesday(3/3). The milestone for Kyle is that it is his 18<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> Birthday. Wow how time flies.<br /><br /><br />I still remember Kyle's birth. It was the easiest of all three births. I actually pulled Kyle out and sat him on my belly. A <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">truly</span> bonding moment. Later that night in the hospital, there was a small earthquake that shook the building. It also happened to be the day of the Rodney King beating (for those of you who remember who Rodney King was). All in all, it was a spectacular day in Spring. Dad is here, Bert and Alisa and Rich and Dawn came over to have homemade pizza and cake. I made a German Chocolate cake and Alisa made a spice cake.<br /><br />We had so much fun visiting and spending time together. Kyle did his impression of "The Joker" and Rich was laughing so hard I thought he was going to burst a blood vessel. Kyle is very talented. One of his many strengths is making people laugh. <br /><br />Tanner made the JV Volleyball team for Basic. He is such a gifted athlete. However, he doesn't realize his own potential. I can't believe he will be 17 next month. Justin is working and has a new girlfriend. She is a cutie! He still hasn't gotten his truck fixed yet but that will probably happen this week. <br /><br />Shane has been very successful and busy selling Real Estate. He has been doing an excellent job of keeping business steady. I will be out for a couple weeks due to a hysterectomy surgery on March 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span>. All and all, everyone is happy and healthy. Love to everyone......<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Christy</span>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-33355251829172912812009-01-17T10:23:00.000-08:002009-01-17T10:37:54.709-08:00Yeah! It's a Three-day weekend!!<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hooray</span> for Holidays! It's a three-day weekend due to Monday being <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">MLK</span> day. Shane and I cleaned the house last night so all three days will be relaxing!! I'm not sure if I mentioned it or not, but I signed up for Tupperware at the end of November (haven't done a thing with it). I really need to get some parties book so that I have a little extra in the bank. I used to sell Tupperware back in the late 80's. Justin was a baby and we lived in Upstate NY. It went really well back in the day, so I figured to give it a shot. However, it's just like any Network Marketing, you get out of it what you put in to it!!<br /><br />I started a new eating <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">regimen</span>. I got the meal plans out of the book "Flat Belly Diet". Now I'm not going on a diet (diets don't work unless you have a permanent change of lifestyle) I'm changing what, how much and how often I eat. I've lost 5 pounds in the past three weeks. It's very satisfying and filling. There are two other gals at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">BLM</span> doing this with me. We weigh in every Wednesday at 10 am. It's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">a lot</span> of fun to have others do it with me. We get to help each other and pick each other up if someone slips off track.<br /><br />I've finished reading two books this month. One was from my favorite author Janet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Evanovich</span> called "Plum Spooky". She writes about a women who is a bond enforcement officer. It's <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">hilarious</span>. Then on a more serious note, I read "Recovering Charles". This book took me a while. I think because it was about a boy and his father who lost the Mother when the boy was young. Still kinda sensitive in this area. But it was a good book!<br /><br />Tomorrow is NFL Playoffs!!! I love football. I really think the season is far too short. My Dad, Justin and I watched both games last week. They were good. Some didn't turn out the way I thought they would but all in all, it was all good. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ok</span> so I've rambled on long enough. I hope everyone is well and good!!<br /><br />Love....<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Christy</span>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-67896903623685435632009-01-09T15:31:00.000-08:002009-01-09T15:40:59.029-08:00Sometimes it's better not to share!Okay so I grabbed your attention by the name of my post. Well in my January 1 post, I stated that Shane had not been feeling well. Yup! That's what I mean. Sometimes it's better not to share. Keep your germs. So I ended up sick this week. I really didn't think it was going to get me. I felt so good through the cold weather and holidays. Then Tuesday arrived and by 10:30 am I had a really bad sore throat and a slight headache. I left work about 1 1/2 early and went home to rest. Got up really early Wednesday (still feeling like pooh) and went to work early to make up the lost time. Same thing on Thursday. Thursday afternoon at my Doctors appointment, he tells me I have a sinus infection and basically a URI.<br /><br />Well there was just no going today (Friday). I couldn't hardly lift my head this morning. And when it feels like your swallowing a fireball with blades. Yeah you've all been there, you know exactly what I mean. But enough winning.<br /><br />Dad's been with us this week. It's been nice to have him around. He's had a couple doctor appointments, some bloodwork (yes he went all by his lonesome) and worked for Eric a couple days. Tonight he is headed to play "Rook" with some friends. <br /><br />Kyle is suppose to be on his way down to Henderson for the weekend. I think tomorrow (if I feel better) we want to see a movie as a family. We have invited Kayla Scow, our cousin to go along with us. She is such a sweet, beautiful girl. I sure miss her Mom.<br /><br />Justin and Tanner are out together and then going to Tanner's volleyball practice at the High School. So other than that, not much else is new. I sure wish my family would blog (hint, hint). I check all the time for Bert to post some pictures but to no avail. (Are you feeling guilty yet). Jim has been traveling but I miss ready your exciting adventures as well. Love to all....ChristyChristina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-19863117061774441062009-01-01T14:51:00.001-08:002009-01-01T14:55:35.274-08:00Happy New YearHappy New Year Everyone!! We enjoyed a quiet New Years Eve at home. Shane hasn't been feeling well, so we rented movies and bought some shrimp and stayed home and watched movies. I was out like a light by 9:3o. Laugh all you want. Getting up at 4:30 am takes its toll.<br /><br />Well Bert & Alisa had their baby on Monday, December 29th. Natalie Hope arrived around 1:50 P.M. Weighing in at 8 pounds and 20 inches long. She has lots of dark hard and beautiful skin color. My pictures are on my cell phone so I can't post them. So Bert will have to post soon!!<br /><br />Justin is in Salt Lake for the New Years. Kyle's with Dad in Hurricane and Tanner is still in NY until Monday night. <br /><br />Hope everyone has enjoyed 2008 and that 2009 holds many opportunities for you and your families!! We love you all. <br /><br />ChristinaChristina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-76434455643677181162008-12-09T17:04:00.000-08:002008-12-09T17:18:56.424-08:00It's beginning to feel alot like Winter!Well today is Tuesday, December 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span> so this shouldn't be a surprise. It was actually a bit <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wintry</span> today. I believe the high was around 51. Okay so it's not freezing, but it was very windy and cool.<br /><br />Tanner received good news last Friday from Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Landow</span>. His mole that he had to have removed was not cancerous. This was a huge relief to him (and to me). He is trying out again this year for volleyball at Basic. His goal is to make Varsity. Tanner will be leaving early this Saturday to fly to New York for Christmas and a visit with his Dad for three weeks. He seems really excited.<br /><br />Kyle was home this weekend. Of course, its <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">NFR</span> and that means "Cowboy Christmas". He went on Sunday (yes the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sabbath</span>, after all we live in Sin City) with Rich and Dawn to scope out the scene. Probably out "babe hunting" as well. He left and returned home on Monday. Dad was glad to have him back home. However, I quite miss having him around. He is doing really well in school and it really helps Dad having him there.<br /><br />Justin, is still working at the fire extinguisher place as a fire technician. His goal is to get certified and be able to do the "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ansel</span>(?)" systems. I hope it works out for him, otherwise he needs to find a part-time job and fast.<br /><br />Russell closed on his house about a week or so ago and has since moved in. I have yet to see it. He currently is in Orlando Florida for a week (I think).<br /><br />I am still working for the school district and grateful to have this job. I am also very grateful to have health insurance. We have been using it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">a lot</span> lately and am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">soo</span> very happy to have it. I can't wait for Christmas to come. It is truly my favorite holiday!!! Jim and Mel, if you guys can't make it, we understand. Sometimes its nice just to be at home for the holidays and relax. Not to mention, you two have driving here 3 times this year. We love you!!<br /><br />Okay well, it's off to the gym for the second time today. I've been working at getting the weight down. Since I went back to work, my lifestyle had changed and it's been an adjustment. Oh before I forget, Alisa went to the OB today and she is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">dilated</span> to a 2 and the baby's head is down. So anytime!!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-18674708589721148552008-11-28T10:50:00.000-08:002008-11-28T11:12:23.929-08:00After the Feast!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynUMpKU3aoFB20QOD4ci5fJRIQTb1QpU5kMrguHRPWmDN-oiywlvRFQXfUiIu4xwX_u-DYGKy2puAM2scgsQpA8jBUoLq4lZJHP9wW1G4AIFrav4bq-k3k2h5mmqihJCmRMHy47N6X74/s1600-h/Thanksgiving+2008+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273787772238997330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjynUMpKU3aoFB20QOD4ci5fJRIQTb1QpU5kMrguHRPWmDN-oiywlvRFQXfUiIu4xwX_u-DYGKy2puAM2scgsQpA8jBUoLq4lZJHP9wW1G4AIFrav4bq-k3k2h5mmqihJCmRMHy47N6X74/s320/Thanksgiving+2008+003.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ2unUzy66_QErndJ2iY-tDSeh9mV3knGbVWVrVEMTPBWm2k00sZNgFXHXHliur-otdLFcidzVh0TAIX8cRJCwGX86b3Wl_Kh4uP3iwhZev4fWiG6qAWnIWHi6AM8Ujt4mfIGegYenT7Y/s1600-h/Thanksgiving+2008+002.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273787767256760914" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 220px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ2unUzy66_QErndJ2iY-tDSeh9mV3knGbVWVrVEMTPBWm2k00sZNgFXHXHliur-otdLFcidzVh0TAIX8cRJCwGX86b3Wl_Kh4uP3iwhZev4fWiG6qAWnIWHi6AM8Ujt4mfIGegYenT7Y/s320/Thanksgiving+2008+002.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well yesterday was an amazing day. For me it started off with getting the turkey in the oven. Then off to the gym and a 90 min (yes 1 1/2 hrs) of spinning class. I had to be able to justify eating whatever I wanted. We held Thanksgiving at Bert & Alisa's. It was yummy!!! Both Alisa and I did turkeys and stuffing, there were mashed potatoes and gravy, banana apple salad, gingerbread pumpkin triffle, rolls, salad and brocolli. I'm sure I left something out. Oh yes, pies. Alisa and I made apple, pumpkin and a chocolate pecan pie. I couldn't eat any so I will be having desert today!!<br /><div><div></div><br /><div>Tanner and I went to the dermatologist on Wednesday. I had two moles removed, Tanner had to have a big one cut out of his back. Yucky! He had to get about 6-10 stiches on the inside and 6 on the outside. Sorry Jim.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggt191j4x2He4L9KKv1gGd8HcoreRWG7-E-emK0O1myQeZFmik14H35bXsg6frGpAnB5GrNGg9SEmSVw6QBQURlUBD8YZNTI4YwU2yEvix9NGmbs9qkqH2NcWMybOe5Ax4hQswH4-ITZE/s1600-h/Thanksgiving+2008+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273787767068713842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggt191j4x2He4L9KKv1gGd8HcoreRWG7-E-emK0O1myQeZFmik14H35bXsg6frGpAnB5GrNGg9SEmSVw6QBQURlUBD8YZNTI4YwU2yEvix9NGmbs9qkqH2NcWMybOe5Ax4hQswH4-ITZE/s320/Thanksgiving+2008+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>It was our first Thanksgiving without Mom. She was missed alot!! Dad talked about Mom and told stories about when they were younger. We all laughed and had a super good time. It was a nice time. I actually didn't feel all that blue until today. So I got up and went to the stores (even though I didn't have any money) then I came home and cleaned my house. WOW what an exciting life I lead (not). I'm headed to get my hair cut and then to lunch with Dad. </div><br /><div></div><div>Hope everyone had an enjoyable Thanksgiving!!</div><br /><br /><div></div><div>Love to all.....Christina</div></div>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-37918071202237216432008-11-15T15:16:00.000-08:002008-11-17T19:16:33.617-08:00Friday was the day!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1-n4dEWcXgIc_cd6PW7sh5gpnSufNBTxpsRZqmABmPVyI4Kte1MtxJchynuVZwZcvNvu55UJYb4rpB0GGK1mUnGeZpd1-iv9T1V4_WeZ9OTa7R2N9Ni_fsmhwgVWZve74lgcpm6PEXA/s1600-h/moms_headstone_11-14-08.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269046189933188642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY1-n4dEWcXgIc_cd6PW7sh5gpnSufNBTxpsRZqmABmPVyI4Kte1MtxJchynuVZwZcvNvu55UJYb4rpB0GGK1mUnGeZpd1-iv9T1V4_WeZ9OTa7R2N9Ni_fsmhwgVWZve74lgcpm6PEXA/s320/moms_headstone_11-14-08.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOUCsRpFiamj_mepn2vGFIjc5yFTuJcrL2kyVM6_YCSoWrAbqEq1zOK9AHce5oKxlIDdiy630sUikYMLwVVwsi5cn3j95FV1mllCGCkdF4vFnqea1M0C4yd6ONpegkEal9RJGz7t8HL1w/s1600-h/moms_headstone_me+%26+Mallory.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269046196423249554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 297px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOUCsRpFiamj_mepn2vGFIjc5yFTuJcrL2kyVM6_YCSoWrAbqEq1zOK9AHce5oKxlIDdiy630sUikYMLwVVwsi5cn3j95FV1mllCGCkdF4vFnqea1M0C4yd6ONpegkEal9RJGz7t8HL1w/s320/moms_headstone_me+%26+Mallory.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Friday 11-14-08 wasn't just the end of the work week this week. It was the day that Mom's headstone was set. Bert and I met at the cemetary and took pictures. It turned out to be a windy and cool day around 4:00 pm when we met there. </div><br /><div></div><div>Bert brought BJ, RL and Mallory with him. Mallory is talking up a storm. She is soo cute. Then again, all Bert's kids are cute. I suppose that's mainly thanks to Alisa (lol). Just kidding Bert, don't freak out, I still love you!!</div><br /><div></div><div>Dad went to Chicago last week for a job interview. I'm pretty confident he will get the job. He's got alot of knowledge in the area that he interviewed for. He said he had a great time and got to do some site seeing around downtown Chicago. </div><br /><div></div><div>Justin is working with a local company that maintains fire extinguisher's. He would like to get certified and then make the BIG bucks. Kyle is now living with Dad in Hurricane. He is doing really well. Matter fact he got "tagged" for Saddies. Saddies is a girls reverse. The girl who "tagged" Kyle he doesn't even know her. How exciting for him!! Tanner, BJ and I went up there last weekend and had a blast hanging out with Dad and Kyle. Tanner is doing excellent in school. He got his driver's license and so far (knock on wood) no accidents!! (Did you knock on wood)Today Justin and Tanner are at Russell's riding the ATV's. Let's hope no one get's hurt.</div><div></div><br /><div>My job is going well. I had my 3 month evaluation and it was very surprising to me how well they think I'm doing. I really like what I do. I wish it would move along a little faster as far as learning the BLM side of things. But patience is a virtue, which sometimes I lack. Justin and I have been going to the gym a few nights out of the week (I still go between 5-6 in the morning as well). I've got a goal to get about 20 pounds off. Since I started working (outside the home) I've put the mother load back on. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Well Saturday was UFC fight night. We went over to a friends house in our ward, had a feast and watched the fights. It's alot of fun and the whole family likes going and hanging out together. Well Tanner didn't go. Unfortunately Brock Lesnar beat Randy Couture. How could he not, he was 65 pds heavier. Oh well it was still a good time.</div><div> </div><div>Here are some pictures of Alisa's "Surprise Baby shower on 11-8-08</div><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5Pr-pItZsLMeis4df4HOTRD2V-QaScvF1MZNhskE-ax6qh_2TAyTlTdqa1eD6qkVISwkxZIne2FuUUq0b3sJJxlKh11Pi7tEBpwNMfWmdVc1xtTWOhQZOE7eBck0L5rTw7EzFBLd264/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269046200710273650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs5Pr-pItZsLMeis4df4HOTRD2V-QaScvF1MZNhskE-ax6qh_2TAyTlTdqa1eD6qkVISwkxZIne2FuUUq0b3sJJxlKh11Pi7tEBpwNMfWmdVc1xtTWOhQZOE7eBck0L5rTw7EzFBLd264/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+014.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUs2kvUCSXBFbwdmzYsVgr_dlU7yJDOsiFVWBTT4vppKlbIUfRuj8Hxo03c7E-z5WByyKjn_msd74he9tfWMO47bYdiDtdo23LrxVrnzK7vGTSLw3oelkG7fTEH50MG_ha3Y3n5-WkQEw/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269046197303158418" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 288px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 224px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUs2kvUCSXBFbwdmzYsVgr_dlU7yJDOsiFVWBTT4vppKlbIUfRuj8Hxo03c7E-z5WByyKjn_msd74he9tfWMO47bYdiDtdo23LrxVrnzK7vGTSLw3oelkG7fTEH50MG_ha3Y3n5-WkQEw/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Here's a few photos of Alisa's "Surprise" Baby Shower last Saturday 11-08-08.</div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGx2SSESFXMGOyUrouFf3JjIo-YJsUjbWFPTYegjIUH-2RbMgf_GTnrJYMU8lU6H7FYyD7Ak2t4SzYJKJ_2ndLwiCvnQfF-VEiG6aqCCPLzIjbdjD5-vpuiQ515iAHnoVhu4vKA5Yxbw/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269047946559072130" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGx2SSESFXMGOyUrouFf3JjIo-YJsUjbWFPTYegjIUH-2RbMgf_GTnrJYMU8lU6H7FYyD7Ak2t4SzYJKJ_2ndLwiCvnQfF-VEiG6aqCCPLzIjbdjD5-vpuiQ515iAHnoVhu4vKA5Yxbw/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+025.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79q1_SLEfixdnlWDJaDtTyzDEF1sNR1chNzBMvthFpmU7bRWRbPIkU6fT6yhmycqsZPHkQnf-SGy6fPYR8KUbRkO61r2HiwcADBkEr8_C0bkeLVNk3KPf2gCm27m8eAiHlUwuo1nx68o/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269047935184286898" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79q1_SLEfixdnlWDJaDtTyzDEF1sNR1chNzBMvthFpmU7bRWRbPIkU6fT6yhmycqsZPHkQnf-SGy6fPYR8KUbRkO61r2HiwcADBkEr8_C0bkeLVNk3KPf2gCm27m8eAiHlUwuo1nx68o/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+026.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3On29wZ-lJXjL1uaYpamc2lr34CDlWt6AxppdQAU-oc7lRKisnzeoUixOAGIG11wYLFHMP7ybicXdkAWrTxU_HYXk80s39PoioJsbx13tUnZpz6vd-cbsOgXgVTi9F51jY3NhMIOIwo/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269047929514962114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3On29wZ-lJXjL1uaYpamc2lr34CDlWt6AxppdQAU-oc7lRKisnzeoUixOAGIG11wYLFHMP7ybicXdkAWrTxU_HYXk80s39PoioJsbx13tUnZpz6vd-cbsOgXgVTi9F51jY3NhMIOIwo/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+023.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSB1Mv9MxqOG1pBnVhyphenhyphenH3oHI0aoCntI9ZqyDB8vq8U6E7O1DjmD-U5hell_O3sBlQLP-lKUStcXUA18QfnrKOFHgFKMsNgjTzjE0a3yfDTWkuCF2xY2JBYGdqVZS_0i6xQWh-EMIzrI7w/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269047926522343778" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSB1Mv9MxqOG1pBnVhyphenhyphenH3oHI0aoCntI9ZqyDB8vq8U6E7O1DjmD-U5hell_O3sBlQLP-lKUStcXUA18QfnrKOFHgFKMsNgjTzjE0a3yfDTWkuCF2xY2JBYGdqVZS_0i6xQWh-EMIzrI7w/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOsUb4T_LiErN5q58NaAPp2KccsGKALlxg1FZvlJOAdHS7ceZE5GQiWZ6NtnRv-sga2nKdtqTm0D6v-4Z_n-x6Lu05w7tNR8GkT-mOdEGAJwoSWsqOplWUKSe8WRp4zlETJ2D5vEsYxQ/s1600-h/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+018.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5269046211916087394" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 263px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 207px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigOsUb4T_LiErN5q58NaAPp2KccsGKALlxg1FZvlJOAdHS7ceZE5GQiWZ6NtnRv-sga2nKdtqTm0D6v-4Z_n-x6Lu05w7tNR8GkT-mOdEGAJwoSWsqOplWUKSe8WRp4zlETJ2D5vEsYxQ/s320/Alisa's+Baby+Shower+11-08-08+018.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-60645958175106965232008-11-01T14:55:00.000-07:002008-11-01T15:55:50.070-07:00The Beginning of the Holiday SeasonI just love the Holiday Season. I sit here, however, and wonder.....where did October go. Woosh and it's now November. Halloween was a great day. Here in Nevada (for some of us) it was a holiday (Nevada Day). Awesome day for me!! Last night the streets in our subdivision were filled with tricker treaters. Some cute as a button and some WAY too old to be doing that stuff. I called Jim and we chatted for a bit. Laughed about an e-mail I had sent him. As we spoke I thought of Mom. Just that this is one of many "1st" without her. <br /><br />I don't know about the weather were some of you are, but it has been warm here! It's November and it's still in the upper 80's-90's. Well Thanksgiving is next. Bert and I were discussing where to hold it this year. Bert wants to go to Hurricane, I want to have Dad and Kyle come here. So we will see. No matter where we have it, it will still be Thanksgiving. Justin will turn 20 just a few days before so maybe we can make it one big celebration.<br /><br />I'm in training all next week (oh boy). The job is going well. I had my 90 day evaluation and it was a good one. There were several areas they had marked that I was excelling in. Yeah I'm a Price what do you expect. Well onto the next chapter. Jim & Mon, I really miss you guys. Hope all is well where you are. We send our love!!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-56688903469702590482008-09-14T09:26:00.000-07:002008-09-14T09:44:52.705-07:00Sunday! Sunday!It's Sunday!!! I love Sunday's. Sleep in (only day of the week I get to), have breakfast (today I made bacon and french toast, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">weewee</span>). Then I lounge until it's time to get ready for church. Our ward starts at 11:30. That's a good time to start, that way I get to sleep in.<br /><br />Justin has been home almost two weeks. He's interviewed twice at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cumorah</span> Credit Union. Put in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">alot</span> of applications, Sportsman's Warehouse, Target, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">RideNow</span>, etc. He is really hoping to get on at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Cumorah</span>. I told him he would fit in very well there. Let's keep our finger's crossed and keep praying. <br /><br />Kyle & Tanner are in Hurricane with Dad this weekend. They went up to help repair the hot water heater that went out (so they say). Those sucker's are really expensive. Oh but the niceties of indoor plumbing. Kyle is working at the City of Henderson as a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Therapeutic</span> Recreation Assistant. He makes pretty good money and it's a pretty "<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">cush</span>" job. He still would rather be in Hurricane but sometimes in life you don't always get what you want. Tanner went out for soccer this fall. He hasn't played soccer since he was about 7 or 8. But he made the JV team and is really pretty good.<br /><br />As far as Jim's blog, yes we called to check to see how you were weathering the storm. So we don't know Texas. But we still love you! Glad to hear that you all got a chuckle out of everyone.<br /><br />Friday was a bit of an emotional day for me. I don't know why!!! That's a joke. Between my family and life in general, I've been WAY stressed out. So after work I decided to drive to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">cemetery</span>. It was WONDERFUL. I sat next to Mom with the warmth of the sun and a small breeze at my back and I cried. I felt a peace come over me as if she was there and understood what I was going through. I miss her. I know I've said that probably a thousand times. But that's how much I miss her.<br /><br />Well it's nice that fall is approaching. The weather is starting to turn cooler (under 100 degrees) and it's nice to be able to get outdoors more often. Love to you all!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-29427723427686270582008-08-16T21:38:00.000-07:002008-08-16T21:45:02.835-07:00Saturday'sWhat a wonderful day. Arose early and got in my daily exercise. Then cleaned the house. It's Saturday, of course. Then Shane took me to the movies and we saw "Momma Mia". I love musicals, I thought it was wonderful. Then for a nice healthy dinner, chicken lettuce wraps (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">mmm</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">mmm</span> good).<br /><br />The boys (Kyle & Tanner) left Thursday morning with our Young Men's group to go to California. They went to Magic Mountain, the temple (which happened to be closed) and the beach. They returned home today and Kyle has just finished filling me in on all the fun. Tanner, of course, is hanging out with friends. See he's been gone all summer to NY and he has only a week before school starts.<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to post before going to bed. I'm very grateful for my family. I'm grateful that everyone is healthy and happy. Alisa found out on Friday that she is having another girl (no Bert is not a happy camper.) He really wanted a little boy. I told them, hey just try again. But Alisa wasn't game for that idea. <br /><br />Well, I've got to teach Relief Society tomorrow so a few moments of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">olympics</span>, then bed time.Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-88967340693979175562008-07-25T16:41:00.000-07:002008-07-25T16:53:23.312-07:00HealingWhere to begin. There seems to be common "funk" (as Jim would call it) amongst some of us siblings. I feel fine one minute, then the next, ugh. Well, it's to be expected. Loosing someone that you love so much hurts. Even with the knowledge that we will be together again, it still leaves an empty void. Just the other day I thought I should call Mom and ask her opinion. Unfortunately, I can't. <br /><br />Loosing Mom has made me take a deeper, stronger look at the way I treat people, the way I live my life, and the things I want to leave behind. I hope that my family, siblings, children, spouse all know how VERY much they mean to me. My siblings are my best friends. They have always been there for me. My children are inspiring to me. When I look at them, I think of how I want their lives to be better than mine. I try harder to be a better person. My spouse, what a wonderful (not perfect) person. He willing let my parents live with us for 5 months (appx). He would encourage me to take Mom and go for a ride or do something to spend time together. He has been there for me thru this mourning process. I am blessed to have such wonderful people in and sharing my life. I think as siblings we talk more and stay in tune with each other more than we did before.<br /><br />I just started a new job with the Clark County School District. During this week of training I have realized what a blessing it has been for me to get this job. The District has been on a hiring freeze. That means no new employees hired. Yet I was hired the day of Mom's viewing (July 1). I believe that the Lord has been watching and taking care of our family. <br /><br />Today Dad and I went to lunch. During lunch he told me he dreamed of Mom a couple nights ago. She was in the garden in Hurricane weeding and having a good time. She wasn't able to do this the last few years and it was something that she missed doing. Dad misses her tremendously. He tells me that almost every time we are together. Pray for him!!<br /><br />God be with you til we meet again!!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-57942594972149629592008-06-30T07:39:00.000-07:002008-06-30T07:55:20.489-07:00BlessingsOn Friday, June 27, 2008 at approximately 3:20 am, my Mom returned home to our Heavenly Father. She is at peace and free from pain, free from the cares of this world. I consider this a true blessing. I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt that on the other side to greet her were her parents, sisters and daughter. They welcomed her home with loving arms.<br /><br />We are blessed to know and understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Atonement and the Plan of Salvation. We will be together again as an eternal family. This life here on earth is not the end. Our loving Savior has provided the way and simply asks us "Come Follow Me".<br /><br />I have had the blessing of having my parents live with me since February. I have spent many hours with my Mom talking, shopping and spending quality time together. She loved to watch HGTV. She spent the last 5 years being a HUGE example to us, her children. Life hasn't always been easy for her. Even from the beginning she has had health issues. Some things I would have never known if she hadn't kept a journal. I now have a greater understanding of the importance of journal writing and plan to be more diligent in my efforts.<br /><br />Dad is doing very well. Even better than expected. He does think his children are worrying too much about him, but how can you not worry about those you love so deeply. Today we are dressing Mom, doing her hair and makeup. This is something I have never done before and I am a little nervous. But I know that this is a huge blessing and I'm grateful she has asked me to be a part of it.<br /><br />Last but not least. <span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong>True love never ends</strong></span>. My parents were married for 47 years. In February at my niece, Nikki's wedding, I watched my parents dance for the last time in this earthly life. It brought back so many memories of dancing in the front room on Atlantic Street. Then a couple weeks ago at a friends funeral, I watched my parents hold hands as the song, "My Best Friend" was played. I watched them look lovingly into each other's eyes. I not only saw the love and admiration, but I felt it. These are things I will never forget. I will miss my Mom alot! She was one of my very best friends. I could call her and talk about anything. She has always been there for me. I love you Mom!<br /><br />ChristinaChristina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-13603484158466087042008-06-25T20:27:00.000-07:002008-06-25T21:01:58.185-07:00My Hero, My MomIt has been a <em>very</em> long time since I blogged. Actually, I forgot my password and couldn't get logged on. There has been so many things going on that I just didn't think it a priority. I recently returned to a full-time job at Cumorah Credit Union. After just two short months as a FSR (teller) I applied and was awarded the job as Real Estate Loan Service Rep. So no more running around like a chicken with my head cut off. <br /><br />The boys are doing good and looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer. Justin and Kyle are both home for a while. Tanner is getting ready to leave for a summer visit with his Dad in New York.<br /><br />The main reason for my post is my Mom. She was taken to the hospital on 6-18 via ambulance. The ER doctor informed us that she might not make it through the night. Mom had 103 degree temp and a very bad infection. Well she did make it through the night, but in alot of pain dispite their efforts to get it under control. On Thursday evening Dr. Parik, Mom's oncologist came in and had a very lengthy discussion with her. Mom made the choice to discontinue chemo treatments that night. She said she was tired.<br /><br />On Friday morning her condition deteriorated dramatically. She could no longer speak or suck on a straw. Then Hospice came in and arrangements were made for her to be moved to Odyssy Hospice. She has been there ever since. Ironic as it sounds, she is in the same room that her mother passed away in. They have made her very comfortable and have taken very good care of her. My Mom is a fighter. She has battled Ovarian Cancer for over 5 years. She has been an example to all who know her that you should never give up. She is, in my eyes a success story. Cancer can do alot of things to you, but it can't take hope away, it can't take your faith away and it can't take love away. <br /><br />Tomorrow is my Dad's 65th Birthday. I know how much they love each other. They have been married for 47 years. Talk about a true love story. I know no matter what happens, my Mom is going home soon to our Father in Heaven. There she will be greated by her parents, sisters and her daughter, Audrey. She will be in no more pain and has passed the test of this life. Mom, I love you! Thanks for always being there for me and teaching me everything that has made the woman, mother, wife, sister and friend that I am today! I will miss you!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-47896665572163781092008-01-13T17:36:00.000-08:002008-01-13T17:52:51.784-08:00Reflecting!Well its Sunday evening. I just turned off the last playoff game for the weekend. To sum up the football, Dallas got beat by the Giants and the Colts lost to the Chargers. I was a tad peeved that the Colts didn't win, but life will continue. <br /><br />Had a fantastic week!! Some of the highlights were that Alisa, myself and a bunch of girls from Alisa's ward went to the movies and saw "P.S. I Love You". AWESOME CHICK FLICK. I'm so glad we had <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Rebecca</span> Gibson along. She cried through the whole movie (just about) so no one could hear my muffled little sobs. There were about 10-12 of us. Then Saturday Alisa and I spent the day together, going to a baby shower for Callie (Gibson) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Lamourex</span> (?) and my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">niece</span>, Nikki's bridal shower. I know I ate well yesterday.<br /><br />Update on Mom's condition. She had chemo on Thursday (10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">th</span>) and her markers are continuing to drop (about 500 points since her last chemo 3 weeks earlier). She told the Doctors as long as it was working, she would continue to fight. What an inspiration!!<br /><br />Justin had shoulder surgery on Monday (7<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">th</span>). He had a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Bankart</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Lesion</span> repair done and will be in recovery for 6 weeks. Then he has several months worth of physical therapy. He heads back to college this week. He has started going back to church and is making some very positive adjustments in his life. Keep up the good work Son! <br /><br />Kyle got his driver's license just before Christmas. Whenever he comes to visit he thinks my car is his. He came down on Thursday with my folks. This is his Junior year in High School and he is doing well. He has a horse named Sugar. Two days before Christmas she aborted her colts. Come to find out she would've had twins. So Kyle was a little bummed but he can try breeding her again later this Spring.<br /><br />Tanner is doing well. He is a Sophomore in High School. His grades this year have been the best I've ever seen. All I know is these kids have grown up WAY TOO FAST!<br /><br />I've applied at the City of Henderson for their Secretary I position and test on the 22<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">nd</span>. I really need some steady income at this time and hope the Lord blesses our family. Wish me luck!Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046376328679463092.post-8432493877777663052007-12-30T10:46:00.000-08:002007-12-30T11:07:32.649-08:00A New Year<span style="font-family:arial;">Happy New Year everyone! It's amazing how fast this year has flown bye. It's also becoming very apparent the older I get the fast time goes bye. 2007 was a good year for our family. Everyone has been healthy. My Mom is continuing to set a HUGE example for the rest of us. She has shown her strength and faith amidst severe adversity. Thanks Mom for showing me how to <em>never</em> give up. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">With the Christmas season, it has given me a chance to look back and be more appreciative for what our Heavenly Father has blessed us with. Far too many things to list. On Christmas Eve, we went to see the movie the National Treasure 2 with Bert's Family and Mom and Dad. Great movie. Christmas was very nice. We spent it with Family. My family came over (all those who were available) and so did Shane's (those who were able). We had a super nice dinner and enjoyed each others company. Thanks to everyone for the gifts. They were beautiful.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">I'm not quite as articulate as my brother Jim. This is my first blog. Our wish for you is health, happiness and prosperity. </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span>Christina Pricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10551345779096943869noreply@blogger.com2