Priceless Happenings

TodaysMama and Gamestop contest :)

2010-11-15T16:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

I decided to take a few minutes of my recoup time to sign up for this awesome contest. The questions also seemed pretty fun to answer too :)

Mama’s Holiday Wish List Meme

TodaysMama (link to: http://bit.ly/tmwishlist) and GameStop (link to: http://bit.ly/gamestop10) are giving away a sleighful of gifts this holiday season and to enter I’m sharing this meme with you.

1. What is your holiday wish for your family? Have a happy and healthy holiday! Enjoy the time with each other.
2. What is your Christmas morning tradition? We just started it two years ago, fresh monkey bread baking while we are opening presents. We get it ready Christmas Eve before bed. Just one more thing for the kiddos to be excited about.
3. If you could ask Santa for one, completely decadent wish for yourself, what would it be?

Mytilene Greece :) I have always dreamed of going to Greece to find out more of my great-great grandmother who I am named after. My runners up would be either England or Germany. I would love to this castle which happens to be in Bavaria where my "Becker" side comes from.

Schloss Neuschwanstein

4. How do you make the holidays special without spending any money? We try to make treats for our extended family and friends. The most it is costing is our time. My extended family this year is also doing a "talent" gift exchange. We are sharing our talents of music, etc with each other instead of store bought gifts.
5. What games did you play with your family growing up? Monoploy and Dark Tower. I also remember when we got our atari, I love Pac-man.
6. What holiday tradition have you carried on from your own childhood? Grandma's house on Christmas Eve. Also hanging the ornaments on the tree as a family while listening to Christmas music.
7. Where would you go for a Christmas-away-from-home trip? Most likely to Ohio. We've never spent a Christmas with my family in Ohio. Fortunately, we've been able to kidnap my parents for different years.
8. Check out GameStop (link to: http://bit.ly/gamestop10) and tell us, what are the three top items on your GameStop Wish List this year? DSi XL's for both Zoe and Emma. Call of Duty Black Ops for Adam and Del and then Donkey Kong Returns or Wii Sports for me and the munchkins.

Pres Monson :)

2010-07-01T04:15:00.000-06:00

I just have to say, I thank Thee O God for a Prophet!!! For years I have sat back in silent admiration for our dear, loving prophet. I have been inspired and humbled by many of his wonderful teachings. I know that I'm not really supposed to share many of my work experiences but I couldn't help share a wonderful, humorous side of our prophet.

Monday night I took a call from Pres Monson, he was looking for one of his secretaries who happened to not be available. He said that he would try again later and that maybe he would take a drive. He joked and even mentioned taking a walk on the boardwalk. I don't know how it happened but all of a sudden he and I were talking about Monopoly and he was quizzing me on the different names on the Monopoly board. I have to admit I must be a lousy Monopoly player, I could only remember a few of the properties. I even cheated a little and tried to google the Monopoly board for help. Pres Monson just laughed and said he's played longer than I have. He knew every property. It was the best 10 minutes I have had in a very long time. I love our Prophet and I love his laughter! I also love that he took just a few minutes out of his busy schedule to joke with me and make me laugh.

"Pajanimals" - "La-La-Lullaby"

2010-06-12T05:40:00.000-06:00

This is Seth's favorite lullaby :) He loves to sing this before bed. We go down to the computer, find it on youtube and then we sing it together. He is very picky about the parts too. Mommy sings all of the parts except for the duck. He loves singing the ducks part. I melt whenever I hear him trying to sing it by himself. Now if I can just find the CD somewhere :)

Love you Seth.

My New Life

2010-06-12T05:14:00.001-06:00

I found this clip about Stephanie Nielson by accident. For the past year I have been reading her story as she deals with the struggles and challenges of starting her life over. I started reading just a few days before she was to come out of her coma. I was so inspired by this woman that I have never met. I am still inspired by her. There are some days that I think "why me". Why do I have to go through this? It is normally something small, something that seems big at the time but is really not. I read her words and it makes me stop and think, that "why me" moment is actually a blessing in disguise. It is a learning moment given to me by our Heavenly Father. It is up to me to decide, am I going to lay back down and curl up in a ball or am I going to stand up and face the situation head on. I also find myself looking at my family differently. I have always tried to make sure that I tell my children that I love them. I tell them that they are beautiful or handsome. But I want them to really believe those words. I do a little more hugging, a little less grouching :) I want them to know that not only Mom and Dad love them but that our Heavenly Father loves them, NO MATTER WHAT!

Just a few thoughts :) Happy Saturday!!

Gratitude list for my "chillins"

2010-04-30T05:25:00.000-06:00

About two weeks ago, I went to pick up my vacuum and move it away from our stairs so noone would get hurt. Unfortunately, I forgot to tell myself that. As I picked it up and turned I felt a sharp pain go thru the upper shoulder area of my back. Great! I pulled something. That's ok I thought, it'll be ok tomorrow. Well, seems like tomorrow kept going and going and here we are two weeks worth of "tomorrows". I started going to the chiropractor last Thurs. I did not like him for probably the next 4 days. Yesterday I finally started to like him. The pain is going away :) No more feeling like my breaths been taken away. Woohoo!! I can also pick up Caleb out of his crib and not feel like I'm going to cry. Woohoo, even better. Who can resist picking up such a cute little dude! Anyway, my kiddos yesterday did some little but huge things for me. I don't think they really realize how much I appreciate it so I am making sure that all of you know how much I appreciate it :) Maybe it will leak back to them. It started out with Josh. He finished up the sememster at LDSBC 2 weeks ago and every morning he gets Emma and Seth breakfast and then takes Emma to school. Oh how I love that. I actually am getting more than 4 hrs of sleep on nights that I work. When he got back I heard some noise coming from the bathroom. At first I thought it was Seth in there playing with his tub toys. Low and behold it was actually Josh cleaning the bathroom. He must have been reading my mind. I have wanted to do that the past 3 days. You can only look at the same spot on the mirror for so long. I then heard my bedroom door get shut and then mumbling of Adam and Josh talking. Josh left for work and a little bit later, I hear Adam asking Zoe, Emma and Seth to help pick up toys, shoes, coats, whatever it was out of the front room and family room. WOW!!! That is huge. Normally I have to beg Adam to do stuff like that. Not only did he help the little kids pick-up and vacuum, he finished off his dishes, he mopped my kitchen floor (I LOVE the mopping fairy when he shows up) and he tiddied up the puppy area in the kitchen. I am soooooooo grateful that he did that for me. What a nice surprise!!

Other nice surprise....Zoe had her homework done right after school. She even had her reading and spelling words done that we normally do Friday mornings before school because we've both forgotten about it.

Again....WOW, are these my kids???? Ahhhh, it's moments like this that make me just smile from ear to ear.

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Service Project Update

2010-02-01T17:40:00.000-07:00

This is info I received from Bree Strong. Her mom visited our troop and discussed what her organization, Healing Hands for Haiti, does for the people of Haiti. She talked to the girls about the recent earthquake and what the people must be going through. Our troop collected items to make hygiene kits for her to take to Haiti last week. Here is update regarding the trip.

Dear Friends-

First of all I want to say THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all the donations for Haiti we received!!! We received enough donations to make 140 hygiene kits (put together with love by Birkley & Peyton's girl scout troup & our neighborhood boy scouts) and a TON of clothing & blankets. We packed up all the hygiene kits and as much of the clothes as we thought they would take and delivered them to the pick up location Tuesday night. There was a TON of stuff.

I am amazed at the humble & giving people I am friends with and I am grateful for all of your willingness to jump at the chance to help someone else. You are each truly wonderful people! THANK YOU!

After all that, my mom didn't end up going! :) Apparently, things were a little disorganized and the plans of the group changed, which made it so my mom was not going to be able to accomplish the things she was planning on for Healing Hands for Haiti's compound. So, in an effort to be helpful, not harmful, she gave up her seat to a medical volunteer. I know it was hard for her not to go, but I know that with the changes that were being made, it didn't make a lot of sense for her to go anymore and she feels good about it.

I'm pretty sure our stuff got on the plane for Haiti...no one has called me to come and pick it up! :)

The leftover clothing & blankets you all donated will be shipped separately to Haiti with Healing Hands in the next few months.

Again, thank you for stepping up and showing me what it truly means to serve! THANK YOU!

Bree

Girl Scout Troop 2233 Service Project for Haiti

2010-01-21T05:08:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone,

As I'm sure all of you are aware, there has been a great deal of loss in the country of Haiti. When I met with my Girl Scouts on Tuesday night, I asked them if they were aware of the earthquake that had occured and if they would like to do something to help. Immediately, every hand went up. Before I had a chance to offer the suggestions to the girls that I had, they started pouring out ideas of different ways we could help. It ranged from making blankets, donating all of our cookie money they are currently trying to earn, sending clothing and so forth. We have decided upon two organizations that we would like to help. The first is Healing Hands for Haiti and the other is Soles 4 Souls. Healing Hands main focus in the past has been to help those who have disabilities obtain prosthetics and the rehabilitation they need. Soles 4 Souls collects new or gently used shoes to send to those in need.

I know that most of you have recently assisted my son Adam with his Eagle Project to make Hygiene Kits for the Road Home Shelter here in Midvale and we have greatly appreciated your support and generosity. You may also be wondering what you can do for those in Haiti. Our troop has decided to make hygiene kits as well to donate to Healing Hands and also collect shoes for Soles 4 Souls. We will only be collecting items until this coming Tues, Jan 26th so that we can assemble the kits and get them to Haiti as quickly as possible. If your willing to help with supplies, below is a list of what is needed. If you'd also like to help us assemble them, feel free to stop at our Ward building on Tues night at 6:30. We will be having a guest from Healing Hands for Haiti speaking to the girls about the service they render.

Hygiene kits provide disaster victims with basic items necessary for health and cleanliness.

Assembly Instructions
2 unbreakable combs (no sharp handles)
4 toothbrushes (packaged)
1 tube of toothpaste (6-8 oz., no pumps)
2 bars of soap (approximately 4 to 5 oz.)
2 hand towels (new towels, approximately 15" by 25". Please do not use dish towels or washcloths. To sew towels, serge or zigzag the edges of terry cloth to make a 15" by 25" towel.)
Place items in a heavy-duty, one-gallon sealable bag. Remove all air before sealing.

Items can be dropped off at my home between now and Tuesday or they can be delivered to the church on Tuesday night. I will be arriving at the church by 6pm.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me via phone or email. I will be working my graveyard shift the remainder of the week and unable to take calls before 11:30am.

Thanks again for all the support!

Kim Price
Girl Scout Troop 2233
801-567-1190 (hm) or 801-455-0266 (cell)

PS....please feel free also to forward this on to anyone that may read your blogs. Thanks :)

Baby Caleb

2010-01-04T22:41:00.004-07:00

Again, hard to believe little Caleb is now 2 1/2 months old. I'm officially off maternity leave and trying to readjust. Caleb is starting to develop his little personality, during the week of Christmas he started laughing and smiling. Mommy also found out that he is ticklish under his arms. He's now sleeping about 4-5 hrs during the night which is soooooo nice. Dr Bean ok'd us to go ahead and give him cereal before bed so that it would help him sleep. I've never loved baby rice so much before. At first I joked that he was like a little clock. He was awake every 3 hrs on the button.

Caleb also weighed in at 13 lbs 2 oz during his 2 month check-up. A whopping 5 lb gain. He seems like such a happy little guy.

During his 2 month check-up we were told that we should go see a specialist. We (the dr and us) had noticed during his 2 week checkup that he had a small ridge in the middle of his forehead. We had hoped that over a course of time it would start to expand and balance out. Dr Bean rechecked it and referred us to Dr Faizi Siddiqi at PCMC. Upon meeting Dr Siddiqi, we had it confirmed that Caleb's metopic region (his forehead) had fused together prematurely. As he would grow, his skull would not be able to expand as his brain grew. If he did not have surgery he could possible have developmental delays, brain pressure that could cause seizures and problems with his sight and sinus. The condition is called Metopic Craniosynotosis. Since Caleb is so small, he is able to undergo a newer endoscopic procedure that will allow the doctors to cut the bone and release the two plates so that his skull can then grow normally. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xaCcRugag80) With this new procedure, he will have a smaller amount of surgery time (2hrs), a smaller amount of blood lose and a shorter time in the hospital. If we wait, the surgery will be much more difficult and would require a longer surgery time, a night in ICU and a week in the hospital. It is scary but after meeting the doctors and researching the procedure, we are feeling more confident. Caleb will be having his surgery this Friday January 8th. We won't know the time until the night before. Caleb will also be wearing a little helmet after surgery to help his skull form correctly and to help protect his surgery area. He'll need to wear the helmet for about a year. We held a family fast yesterday and have given him a few blessings. Now we just wait, pray and have faith that everything will be just fine.

Here are a couple pics of my cutie pa-tootie. I was even able to get a few of his cute little smile.

Frosty the Snowman....

2010-01-04T22:25:00.005-07:00

I can't believe it is already 2010!!! I also can't believe it's been 2 months since I last added anything to my poor little blog.

For Christmas, we get together with as many from our 3 families as possible. We have Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa Rich's, Christmas Day with Grandma and Grandpa Price and then we squeeze in my two sisters either Christmas night or the next day. I am so grateful that they are pretty flexible :) Anyway, one of our traditions is to exchange Christmas treats among families each year. One of the treats we received this year was a snowman kit. It was so awesome!! The kids loved it. It snowed a few days ago so on New Years Day, Zoe Emma and Seth decided that they would build a snowman. While they were doing it, you could occasionally hear one of the girls singing the song. Seth also had his little tongue out trying to catch snowflakes and mommy was peeking out the front window to see how cute they all were. I couldn't resist getting a few snapshots and then grabbing the camcorder to record a snowball fight and the creation of another snowperson. Daddy popped out too for a few minutes to help the girls put the buttons in the right place for Frosty's mouth.

Time for some good news :)

2009-10-12T01:34:00.003-06:00

I can't believe October is here!! It feels like an eternity has passed. Most if not all of our family and friends are aware that I lost my step-dad, Papa Chuck, on Sept 12th. He fought a very hard fight but due to the complications that arose caused by his injuries, his body grew very weary and he would not survive without life-support. We as a family agreed to remove the life-support and let him return to our Heavenly Father. My family here in Utah was able to travel back to Ohio to attend the funeral. 2 days before I left, my Grandma Arnett and step-mom Margaret were going into their home and fell on the steps leading up onto the porch. Grandma sustained 4 fractured vertebrae and Mom sustained a fractured wrist. When the hospital did the MRI to see the condition of the fractures on Grandma they found that she had cancer in the spine and it was developing rapidly. Chemo would not be beneficial for her so everyone involved agreed to just make her as comfortable as possible. 2 days prior to the fall, they feel that she had a stroke which may have caused her to be unbalanced at the time she was trying to get into the house. While in the hospital she had another stroke and was declining further. By the time I had returned to Ohio on Sept 16th, they did not expect Grandma to make it through the weekend. She actually passed away at 5:45am the morning of Papa Chucks funeral, Sept 18th. Talk about a double whammy! The best thing that I loved and will remember about Grandma is her smile and always making you feel good. She was also very blunt and told you exactly what she thought of a situation.
I titled this blog as "good news" because even with all of the tragedy our family has sustained, I feel blessed that in 6 more days my little Caleb will arrive. I am sad that he won't be able to know my Dad or my Papa Chuck but am grateful for the knowledge that he has been able to be with them both for the past month. Makes me wonder what secrets they have shared with him. lol. More good news comes in the form of my nieces and nephews. I am going to be a "great" auntie beginning in April. My nephew Sam's fiance,Sarah, is due on April 15th, my niece Jeweli on April 14th and then on Tina's side of the family my niece Mindy is due on April 19th. I love spring :) I have also just found out tonight that my nephew Jimmy and his wife Missi may be expecting their second baby in June.
I just had a "Lion King" moment and thought of the song Circle of Life......

PS....My mom, Kate, is coming out to stay with us for Thanksgiving, Caleb's blessing and Christmas. I'm glad that she is coming and am looking forward to getting to spend some down time with her. I know that my kiddos are excited to see Grandma too:)

Another Testament of Chirst

2009-09-30T10:05:00.005-06:00

I found this today while looking at Deseret Books webpage. If you haven't seen the Reflections of Christ book or DVD yet, you really should. This slideshow is by the same photographer.

http://www.anothertestamentofchrist.com/

Emma and I were watching this morning and I loved the questions and comments that she made.....1)This makes me think of Grandpa Chuck, 2)I wonder what Jesus's voice sounds like, 3)He really died for all the bad things that we do or will do? It was a great opportunity to share just a few simple feelings with her and let her see how happy those before us were when he came to the America's after he was crucified. She really liked when he was with the children and giving them hugs and kisses. She mentioned at that point that she was happy to be his little sister.

Priceless :)

Papa Chuck....

2009-09-11T05:33:00.004-06:00

(I couldn't resist this picture, he was modeling the santa hat for the my girlies)

Well, I haven't posted on here for a few weeks. So much has happened in that time. I really don't know where to start. On Aug 24th my stepdad, Papa Chuck, was in a car accident involving him on his scooter and a pick-up truck. He was on his way home from work at about dusk and the truck pulled out in front of him, claiming not to see him, and hit him. The jerk was scared so left the scene and didn't bother to even call 911. He did later return but not til after Papa had been taken to the hospital via careflight. I won't get into details about him because one, he isnt worth wasting my energy on at the moment, and two....well I really don't want to get going on such a horrible person that would just leave another human being lying in the middle of the road.

The last two and half weeks have been a huge roller coaster for my family, especially my mother. We were called on Monday night, the 24th, late saying that during the surgery to repair one of two broken femurs, that Papa's blood pressure had dropped drastically and that the right side of his heart had almost completely given out. He was not expected to survive and we were told to come home quickly if we wanted to say good-bye. After loosing my daddy only two short years ago, Papa has been given a lot of "Dad" duties I don't think he expected. He will not and has never tried to replace my dad but he has made me feel like I am as much his blood as any of his other children. He has always given me and my other siblings an open door policy so to speak, treating us with love and respect.

Anyway, we (Liz, Jayne and I) made it home Wed morning. Cherrie made it home Wed afternoon and Jennifer by Wed night. Papa by this time had received 3 priesthood blessings by wonderful Priesthood leaders and we were waiting. He slowly progressed to our joy but would still need more surgeries. He survived a surgery that following Sunday to close his abdomen that had to be opened to allow the ventilator to do it's job....then stablize.....Thurs he underwent the next surgery to repair his second femur. Again, his blood pressure dropped very low and he had to be revived. The girls and I had to return to Utah on Saturday afternoon (the 5th) unfortunately to get back to "life". We have received daily updates on progress or in our case, the lack of progress. Papa has not been awake since Aug 25th and without blood pressure medicines at this time he would be gone. Today we are to conference call with my family in Ohio and the doctors to determine what we are to do further, what can be done further and what Papa's chances are to still recover.

I am not by any means loosing my hope but I am trying to be realistic at his odds. I like my family, pray every day that he will be healed and able to come home. I have seen miracles in the past few weeks that I am very grateful for as well. I have seen the wonderful blessings of the priesthood in action and have a greater appreciation and love of the gospel of Jesus Christ. For the knowledge that Heavenly Father loves each and every one of us and for the fact that he knows us so well that he is there to comfort us no matter what the trial. He never gives us more that "He" knows we can bare. We just have to remember that we must be patient and willing to accept his plan and his will. Not always an easy task. I was just looking at a blog for Paul Cardall, a wonderful pianist that has had a major heart condition since he was 22 hrs old. He is now 36. He wrote that his illness was a blessing. He also found the quote I will close with from Elder Neal A. Maxwell. Most of you know that Elder Maxwell suffered from a long battle of leukemia that eventually took his life in July 2004.

Philosopher and spiritual leader Neal A. Maxwell wrote, “God loves us and, loving us, has placed us here to cope with challenges which he will place before us. I'm not sure we can always understand the implications of his love, because his love will call us at times to do things we may wonder about, and we may be confronted with circumstances we would rather not face. I believe with all my heart that because God loves us there are some particularized challenges that he will deliver to each of us. He will customize the curriculum for each of us in order to teach us the things we most need to know. He will set before us in life what we need, not always what we like. And this will require us to accept with all our hearts--particularly your generation--the truth that there is divine design in each of our lives and that you have rendezvous to keep with destiny, individually and collectively.”

For anyone reading, please keep Papa in your prayers and also my mom. Love ya! me

$500 Wal-mart GC contest....we'll see.......

2009-08-17T17:04:00.003-06:00

So I'm entering a contest for a $500 GC to Walmart to update Josh and Adam's to the new "Your Zone" collection. Their poor room has bunk beds that I think used to be in the MTC eons ago. They don't complain though. Hopefully if I win they will be able to get a much needed update :) We'll see. Here's a picture of what I think would be a fun addition for them and the link to where you can enter the contest too if you want. They also have some way cute "girlie" items.

http://www.ahappyhippymom.com/2009/08/walmart-your-zone-bedroom-makeover-and-500-gc-giveaway.html/comment-page-23#comment-10285

All about my Dad :)

2009-08-03T11:06:00.003-06:00

So today's blog is all about my daddy. It's hard to believe that it has now been two years since he left us. It still feels like yesterday I was packing to make the long trip home to say my good-byes. I think the best part of my remember "what was I doing at this time two years ago" was talking to him on the phone the day before his heart attack. My little sis had just flown in from Ohio and we were checking in with him to let him know that she had arrived. The last thing we said on the phone was "I love you Papa" and "I love you too kiddo". I miss those phone calls a ton but thinking of them make me smile whenever I start to miss him. He always had a way of making me smile or think of the up side even when I knew he might be having a bad day.

Some of the things that helped me get through his funeral and the weeks that slowly passed was thinking of some of the funny things we did growing up. Dad nicknaming me "skunk", buying me a 5lb box of Twizzlers - just because he knew I loved them, teaching me how to drive a tractor, me asking him where we were going and him answering "crazy", me then asking him if I can drive him and him saying that I already was. Him trying to build Zoe and Emma's bedroom. Jack-hammering my bathroom floor and leaving a big hole because his drill broke. Teaching me how to put a worm on my own hooks and then getting to use "his" fishing pole. Getting to buy my own fishing pole. Dad making Zoe and Emma laugh whenever he came to visit. I love his chuckle :)

Browsing Facebook.....

2009-07-10T00:25:00.002-06:00

While browsing on facebook, I came across this great quote by Pres. Packer. Not sure the talk or where it came from but I still really liked it.

Happy Friday :)

"Faith, to be faith, must center around something that is not known.
Faith, to be faith, must go beyond that for which there is confirming evidence.
Faith, to be faith, must go into the unknown.
Faith, to be faith, must walk to the edge of the light and then a few steps into the darkness.
If everything has to be known, if everything has to be explained, if everything has to be certified, then there is no need for faith. Indeed there is no room for it."
-Elder Boyd K. Packer

Domino's American Legends House Party

2009-07-02T04:39:00.007-06:00

"Hot" pizza delivery boy

"Hot" delivery boys even "hotter" daddy. Wow that's a lot of pizza!!!

Take the picture already, we are starving.....

This pizza is out of this world!!!

About a month or two ago, I heard on KSL or Ch 4 about these things called "house party's". Someone had been chosen to host a group of friends and family for Domino's Pizza to try some of their new stuff. I thought, Hey, why not see what this is all about. Needless to say, I went on houseparty.com and entered. There are literally thousands of people who submit to get to host these parties, in Utah I happened to be one of the 20 chosen for the new American Legends Pizza Party. The party was to be scheduled for June 20th. With Father's Day the next day I decided what better way to honor our American Legend Dads then by giving them American Legend Pizza???

We invited all of the Prices and Schows over and were able to to try 5 of the 6 new pizza's. Domino's sent out a party pack that contained a $75 gift certificate, a game and some coupons. We were able to try the new Philly Cheese Steak, Honolulu Hawaiian, Memphis BBQ, Cali Bacon Ranch and the Cali Veggie. I even had a little bit of $$ left over to buy two of the new pasta bread bowls to try out. Very YUMMY!!!

I think the family favorites were the Philly, Hawaiian and the Cali Bacon Ranch. We got rained out for our movie on the garage so the kids opted for Guitar Hero on the Wii and the grown ups had fun playing just chatting and Aunt Kimmie got to play with new nephew Ben :)

Thanks for a fun night Domino's!!

I survived a night of Brownies!!

2009-07-02T03:59:00.007-06:00

Getting tattooed at the Girl Scout Booth when we entered the zoo

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Look out world, here we come!

My favorite group of monkey's getting ready to visit the Gorilla's

Del & Josh helping out with breakfast, mmmmm, bacon!

We had our Brownie sleepover on Friday night. I had all of these great plans for a fun and event filled evening. There was going to be smores, a campfire, charades and then of course girls giggling in the tent next to mine. Well, due to the weather, none of that happened. It's amazing what mother nature will throw at you to make you just put your arms in the air and say I give up. The girls kept good spirits and even though the tent got wet and we had to move inside, I think they had a fun night. We never did get to do our smores but they did "decorate" the first girl to fall asleep with a "yarn" spiderweb. Our second leader had something come up with her family so she didn't make it. We were very grateful that a wonderful Grandma was willing to step in so we could go to the zoo Saturday morning. The pictures I have are all of course "after" the storm moved us all inside. Del & Josh were our handy bacon makers for breakfast. I think they had a lot of fun eating as much as cooking :)

Our wonderful Grandma helper, Elaine Ferguson, helped a ton by driving us in her Suburban and helping the girls with our animal scavenger hunt. The girls had to find animals with certain types of habitats as well as finding animals with certain types of fur/scales/camouflaging. We were able to ride on the new carousel as well. They also made their hats that they wore to the zoo to keep the sun off.

And a week later.......

2009-06-22T19:41:00.002-06:00

I was hoping to be able to post a cute little picture of our ultrasound but alas, my home computer doesn't like me right now and won't let me scan pictures.

For those that we haven't told yet, our darling little Halloween baby is going to be a BOY :) :)

Wooohoooo.....

2009-06-12T06:05:00.002-06:00

Only 2 more hours til Ultrasound......any last minute guess's on what baby will be?

A little homesick....

2009-06-04T05:48:00.003-06:00

This is one of my favorite places back home. Charleston Falls near Huber Hts, Ohio. I used to take walks there with my friends during the fall and summer. Whoever took this picture did a great job, I can almost hear the sound of the water :) There are times I just miss Ohio......

Announcing the newest addition to the Hillcrest Productions Company

2009-05-18T20:04:00.004-06:00

For those of you who know our ever so humble Adam.....you will not be surprised to learn that he and his cousin Johnny have both made it onto the Hillcrest Productions Company. This is huge achievement for both of them. Their auditions consisted of singing a solo, reciting a monologue and then dancing. From what I heard the group dances were pretty grouling.

I have to admit, I'm not excited for the amount of time that is going to be required and the fact that I feel I will never see Adam during his senior year of high school, but I am VERY proud of him for sticking with it and not giving up on a major goal. I wish him all the best and can't wait to see him on stage :) Love ya bud!!!

My lil' Seth....not so little

2009-05-07T03:01:00.003-06:00

Every year I take the little kids to get their birthday pictures done in November and December. Since I wanted to get a new family picture with everyone I decided to wait. My sister Kris and her daughter Dawn are here visiting from Ohio and Dawn wanted to get a few pictures taken of her little boy AJ who is 5 months old. I told her about Kiddie Kandids and thought hey, I should get Seth's done since I don't have a single pic of him on my "kid" shelf other than when he turned 1. Emma was bummed that we didn't get her pic taken but I promised her we would go soon. I'm also looking forward to doing Adam's senior pics for next year as well as Josh's mission (keep your fingers crossed) pics in the next month or two. Anyway, here are the ones of my "not" so lil' guy who is now 2 1/2.....I love how they turned out.

Our new addition.....

2009-04-22T23:52:00.001-06:00

Sorry there are no picks but I had my first baby check up yesterday. We got to hear the baby's heartbeat and confirmed that there is just one little person in there. Only 6 more weeks and we'll know what the little person is going to be :)

Easter with Grandma

2009-04-10T05:29:00.006-06:00

I can't believe it is already Easter! Holy Cow, I feel like it should still be Thanksgiving or Christmas with how our weather has been. This past Sunday we got together with family for a pre-Easter party. We did BBQ on the grill, which was awesome. The weather was nice enough for what seemed one day only so that the kids didn't have to wear a winter coat. Here are a few pics of my cute little ones and their cousins.

My nephew Kaiden

Me nephews Dallas and Jackson by the tree.

Josh with Emma and Seth

I think I am going to call Adam the "yo-yo man". He was doing some pretty cool looking tricks.

Instead of Green, we have....

2009-04-10T05:21:00.005-06:00

Purple 2nd Degree.....Miss Zoe had her purple belt testing in Mar. She missed 2 things on her kata I think so she was able to receive her Purple Belt Second Degree. You can tell by the pics she was not very happy. We are proud of her no matter what. I know she is going to ace it when we are done with this next session. Her sensei also said that she got an A+ on her sparring with other students.

The "Graduation" night was also pretty cool because our Sensei got to present his first black belt. His son is a black belt as well but since he was related Sensei could not do the final teaching and have him under his "group". Needless to say, the first black belt was a GIRL!!! Girls rock! Her name is Olivia and we have watched her move up since she was a purple belt. She can really move. Anyway, she and Zoe have had a lot of fun in class together and have done some sparring. Never know, maybe Zoe will be Sensei's second female black belt :)

After long adieu.....

2009-04-10T04:48:00.002-06:00

Here is Adam right before going to Prom. He had a couple GQ pics with mom :)

Soon to come.....

2009-03-27T00:23:00.002-06:00

Pictures of Adam and "Prom" and Zoe....green belt bound.....

Another little bit of gratitude!!

2009-03-27T00:00:00.002-06:00

Wow, I was just catching up on my blog reading and came across NieNie. I found her one day on my friend Emily's blog and haven't been able to stop checking in. Her story has been so amazing. I just don't know what I would do if I were in a similiar situation. Would I be able to find the humorous side of it all or would I be a "wallower". Anyway, her post that hit me pretty good this week was on motherhood and the fact that her little boy didn't "want" her. She then went on to talk about how one night she went to check on him when he was upset and that unlocked the door. He let her hold him and snuggle. The other thing that got me this week was hearing of the accident in Montana. The small airplane crash that killed 3 families. I was thinking of the grandpa that had planned the trip and was looking forward to such a fun week of laughs, fun and giggles. What must be going through his mind as he was walking through the crash site....knowing that his 2 daughters, 2 son-in-laws, and 5 grandchildren were all there. 3 of the 5 were my Zoe, Emma and Seth's ages. I can't imagine my life without them! Then to read NieNie....I long for those wonderful little snuggles, their 400+ giggles a day, their little chocolate smiles, you get the picture!! Just grateful that I have such an amazing and beautiful family!

Thank you Heavenly Father!!!

342nd MP Company -- Guardians of the Troops!

2009-03-15T01:47:00.005-06:00

As some of you may know, my nephew Jimmy is serving as an MP in Iraq. I've been thinking of him a lot the past few days and was so excited to see that he has added some pictures to his myspace page of him and his buddies. Jimmy has been in Iraq since just a few weeks before Christmas. He will get to come home I believe in Nov. His wife Missi is in Ohio with their little girl Kendra. Kendra is just a little over a year old and carries her "daddy" bear all over the house.

The main reason for this posting is that I just wanted to say how much I appreciate what our soldiers do for us everyday. It really bugs me when I hear or read something that says that these young men and women are stupid or uneducated and that they don't care about the people they are trying to protect. Most of them have hope for our world and believe that they can be of some small service in making it a better place. Some people may not agree with every reason why our soldiers are deployed but they need our support regardless. It is because they are willing to be soldiers that give us the rights to have our freedoms and the ability to express them. Yes, I know that the revolutionary war brought forth our actual freedom but it is our modern day soldiers that continue to protect and defend that freedom. My family prays every day that our soldiers, especially our little MP squadron, are kept safe from any harm and that they will be brought home safely to their families. My family has a long line of soldiers that I am so very proud of. There are ones that were spies during the revolutionary war, those that fought on both sides of the civil war, my cousin Raymond that fought in Vietnam, my Uncle Gus who was an engineer in WWII, my brother Kevin who was in Desert Storm and now my nephew Jimmy. These men may not be hero's in the worlds eye, but to me they always will be heros!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvbzp1ybl88

This YouTube is of Jimmy's CO before they left for Iraq. If you look hard enough, you'll find him. He is about 6'2" redhead w/the last name of Billingsley. He is a pretty funny guy. I think at the end he is even caught doing a little dance. I laughed pretty good. Enjoy!

Sooo......

2009-03-08T05:14:00.003-06:00

Well, there's no reason to beat around the bush. Some of you already know but our "little" family is going to get a little bigger. We found out last week that we are expecting the last little Price. We knew when we decided to have Seth that we were going to have one more and this time it just took a little longer. Baby Price will make an appearance just before Halloween, Oct 23rd. We are getting excited and for the moment feeling good. We'll see how long that lasts. Can I just tell you how glad I am it is not going to be in November or December. LOL.

2009-02-22T04:47:00.002-07:00

I saw this on my friend Trina's blog and thought it would be fun!

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:

1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

2- What I create will be just for you.

3- It'll be done this year.

4- You have no clue what it's going to be.

The catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5people who do the same on your blog.

The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!

Draper Temple Open House

2009-02-01T01:54:00.006-07:00

Today we went as a BIG family to the Draper Temple Open House. Del's parents, Cheryl, Steve and my sis Liz and their families all went, 22 people. Since Mom and Dad were able to park closer to the temple we were actually seperated. Steve, Julie, Emma, Mom & Dad were able to go through a little faster than we did. We had to be bused over to the temple and didn't arrive until about 7pm. When we did get there it was dark so I was unable to take pictures. I've found a few on the news webpages to share.

The Celestial Room...Isn't the ceiling beautiful???

The Baptismal Font

My favorite room, the Garden Room. It made me feel like I was actually in the mural. I loved that there were so many animals to be found in the paintings....Elk, mountain goats, a cougar. Amazing and all handpainted.

The temple was so beautiful. What a huge blessing to live where there are so many and to especially be able to take part in an Open House. The last open house I went to was for the Mt Timpanogos Temple. I had barely (within a week) moved here from Ohio and was still a bit down about my divorce I was about to finalize. As I walked through the halls with my sister, I was comforted and reassured that I had made the right decision. Who knew that 12 years later I would be walking through the halls of a brand new temple with my wonderful family. I loved being able to tell Zoe about some of the things I remembered from when my family was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple when I was 9. I really hope that she is able to remember the feelings that she had today. She mentioned as we were getting ready to enter the Garden Room that she felt like my nephew Jake was holding her hand. I LOVE the Temple!! Josh and Adam also seemed to really enjoy being there and just taking everything in. They loved the Celestial room and the sealing room.

If any of you have a chance to go before the dedication, please do and take your kids. You won't regret it :)

Family Pics 2009

2009-01-25T02:54:00.003-07:00

Well, we were finally able to go and get a new family picture done. We haven't haven't had a new picture since Seth was just a few weeks old. We decided to do a casual picture this time round. I have to tip my hat to Del and the older boys for being such troopers. We went to Kiddie Kandids, where I normally do the little kids pics. It was a smaller sitting area so those long legs got a little cramped. The pictures turned out cute though. Seth would not smile to save his life. He just did a cute little pucker. When we were finished, he finally decided that he was going to smile and laugh. Little turkey!! After pictures, we headed over to Marie Callendars. Adam turned 17 yesterday and we have a tradition that the birthday person gets to pick a place they want to go for dinner. We had a lot of fun despite the rain. When I left for work, Del and the boys were braking out the Wii and getting ready for a night of fun. I am bummed that I missed it. Del called me around 1:30 to see if they could open my Wii Fit. Can't wait to try it tomorrow :)

Here are the pics for everyone to see.....

Why, Why, Why

2009-01-24T02:51:00.003-07:00

I saw this on my friend Rick's Blog and couldn't resist adding it to my own. I had a pretty good chuckle....Enjoy!

Why, Why, Why, Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are almost dead?

Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they already know there is not enough money?

Why does someone Believe you when you say there are four billion stars; but have to check when you say the paint is still wet?

Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?

Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word 'lisp'?

If people evolved from apes, Why are there still apes?

Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

Is there ever a day that mattresses Are not on sale?

Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?

How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?' Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That really hurt, why don't you watch where you're going?'

Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

And my FAVORITE......The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

Age of Technology

2009-01-24T02:32:00.004-07:00

I am so excited.....tonight I have come to a new area of wonderful technology. I am now writing this segment of my blog on my wonderful new laptop!!! Del and I have been pricing,comparing, discussing, talking ourselves out of, pricing, comparing....you get the picture. We finally decided today that I get my laptop. It is a Dell Studio 1537. I am mainly going to be using it for school but am excited to find that I can go wireless at work. It has been so much fun. I already bugged the help desk at work. I told them that I was sorry to bug them with my personal computer stuff but wanted to make sure that I was doing things right. The guy was so awesome and didn't mind helping me one bit. Woohoo.....we'll see how things go.

Our little family also decided to get a new Wii system. I am excited because I splurged and got the Wii Fit. We'll see how "fit" I get. Josh and Adam started this craziness when they mentioned purchasing a Wii together with their cousins. Good idea but I was trying to figure out how they would be doing visitation rights....needless to say, I told Del it would be ok if we went halvsies with them if they wanted one badly enough. Luckily Best Buy had all of our Wii needs available :) Woohoo!! I think they are now going to be saving up for Rock Band. Wish us luck.

Catching up with Friends.....

2009-01-04T06:47:00.004-07:00

We had so much fun on New Years Day catching up with old friends. Jen and I were able to keep in touch with a few of the missionaries who served in Ohio my senior year of high school. I think they were really influential in helping Jennifer to serve a mission. It's been about 9 years since they we were all together (mine and Del's wedding). We have all agreed that it will not take 9 years to get us all together again!!

Our little group..Jason & Shari Ott, Cretia & John Tinsley, Jennifer & Paul Dunn, Kim & Delwyn Price and Scott Lazerson

Kim & Scott Lazerson

Shari & Jason Ott

John & Cretia Tinsley

Another cool thing, I don't have a picture but my friend Scott Black, who also served in Columbus Ohio Mission, and his wife Shawna were able to attend Zoe's baptism. He and I are more like brother and sister than we are friends. He and his companion, Charlie Lynch, really helped me get reactive when I was married before. I love them both to death!!

Zoe's Baptism

2009-01-04T06:37:00.003-07:00

Isn't my girl beautiful :)

Zoe with Del

Zoe and Daddy

My how they grow. I can't believe my little Zoe has been baptised! It seems like she is still too little to be 8. Our day started off really great. Since Aunt Jen and family had another niece getting baptised that morning, we were able to schedule Zoe's for 1pm. it was nice to be able to relax in the morning and let everyone take their time getting ready. We were very fortunate enough to have so many family and friends join us for Zoe's special day. I know that my nephew Jake and my Dad were both there. What a wonderful feeling to know that Heavenly Father allows those that are with him to visit us every now and again.

At long last....

2009-01-04T06:19:00.005-07:00

Temple Square

Temple Square Lights

Our little group from Cali, can you tell they were a little cold?

Cousins are so much fun! Zoe, Megan and Emma

Grandma and Grandpa Luby

Grandma and Grandpa Price

Isn't that scarlet and gray just adorable on that little guy!

Waiting for Santa to arrive

"Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...."

2009-01-02T03:25:00.003-07:00

I just thought I would pop on here and just express how much I feel loved and blessed. This has been such an awesome week and a half. I think mostly because of how much of my side of the family from out of state has been able to be here as well as having some great experiences on Christmas Eve when I was working alone and then also during Zoe's baptism. Christmas Eve was awesome. I wasn't exactly looking forward to working but when I got there and started settling in I opened a few emails from the girls at work. There was one by Josh Groban singing Silent Night as a slideshow of the Saviors birth was presented. Needless to say, I cried like a baby. The next was similar, the A/V guys at work sent out an electronic Christmas card to everyone. It was so cool to feel the spirit so strongly and to get to reflect on the true reason for the season. I did do some gift wrapping but also just really enjoyed listening to my Christmas music. I'll do a seperate posting on Zoe's baptism in the morning when I can add a few pics. My computer is still on the fritz but I found I can use Del's :)
I am so grateful for the Savior and for His love He unconditionally gives to me and the sacrifices that I on so many occasions feel unworthy to receive. I may not say it publically enough but I do have a testimony of that and of the wonderful gift of the Atonement. I am excited for a new year and for the wonderful blessings that are in store for me and my family as we strive to be worthy of them.

I hope that you each have a great New Year also. Remember to take that extra minute or two to tell your family and our Heavenly Father just how much you love and appreciate them.

Wow, 0 for 2.....

2008-12-18T03:03:00.002-07:00

Not good, Mama is 0 for 2. Little Miss Zoe turned 8 on Tues. We didn't do very much but we are looking forward to the weekend. I got to go to her school and do a little "Zoe" spotlight. That was a lot of fun. I got to talk about her and then her class got to do a Q & A session. She has some really cute and funny kids in her class. Zoe's big day comes on the 27th. She will be baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She is really excited. She had her interview with the bishop 2 weeks ago and is just "waiting" patiently. LOL. Grandma & Grandpa Luby arrive tomorrow and then Aunt Jen & Family will arrive on the 23rd. My computer at home is on the fritz so as soon as it is up and going I will have lots of pictures :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZOE......It's great to be 8!

BOLT

2008-12-14T02:09:00.003-07:00

If you haven't seen it, you need to. It is a really cute movie. We took Emma and her best-buddy Sar-bear (my niece Sarah) to go see it for Em's birthday. Cheryl and I laughed so much that we hope we didn't bother anyone. If the pigeons don't make you laugh then the hamster surely will.
The other thing I liked about Bolt was the "short" film before hand. Mater Tokyo. There have been 3 other "Mater" spots on the Disney channel lately. They are so cute. I also just read that there is going to be a Cars 2 in Summer 2011. Jakey would have loved seeing Mater all hyped out and then in one of the other shorts as a firetruck. I hope they release them on a DVD all together.

Where has the time flown....

2008-12-11T23:51:00.003-07:00

I can't believe we are almost into the middle of December. I have missed posting Thanksgiving, the day after shopping and most importantly, my little Emma's 5th birthday this past Monday. Since I had to work a swing shift, I feel that she got jipped a little bit. Thank goodness for my nephew Daniel having his birthday on the 4th, we went to Cheryl's on Sunday to participate in his Teacher ordination and were also able to share in the day with cake and ice cream for both of the girls. Emma has always been my little cuddlebug and at times even resembles Linus from Peanuts. She has been miserable the past week without her cherished blankie. I even explained that new blankie has been made with just as much love as the original but it is to no avail. She still sneaks into my room, tucks old blankie into new blankie so I won't see and then curls up on my bed. After she falls asleep and I go to move her and old blankie is discovered. This has obviously been very tramatic for her. We'll see how things go. I will have pics to share soon of their "party" time as soon as I get them from Cheryl. In the meantime.....Happy Birthday my cute little redhead!! I love you to pieces!

2008-11-21T04:25:00.003-07:00

Are you ready for some football......

This weekend....
Ohio State vs Michigan

then
BYU vs U of U

Choose your colors wisely, get you pom poms ready and remember, it's just a game.

Whoever said that must have been on some serious medication!

Happy Birthday Seth!!

2008-11-16T06:51:00.005-07:00

Tomorrow is my little mans birthday. I can't believe he is going to be 2 already. We celebrated his birthday with Dels family and Liz & Gary. Seth was so funny when it came to blowing out the candle on his cake. He knows that it is hot so he was scared to get too close. Del had to go stand by him and try to coax him into blowing it out. It eventually became a group effort. He loved hanging out with his cousins and then had a blast opening all of his fun presents. Sure love ya little man!!

Interesting

2008-11-15T07:48:00.003-07:00

I was just looking in the newspaper from back home (Ohio) and found an article that one of my cousins wrote about the casinos that they were putting on the ballot on 11/4. (No, they didn't pass) He was expressing his opinions as a guest writer in the paper. The last sentence struck me as we are dealing with all sorts of issues in our society lately. I thought it very good and wanted to share. "To fail to engage your faith on the issues that affect our society is to admit that faith is irrelevant. History has proven otherwise." Thanks Steve Collett. (link to complete article: http://www.wnewsj.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=168771&SectionID=42&SubSectionID=&S=1)

My Little Seth

2008-11-14T04:34:00.003-07:00

My little Seth is the funniest little guy. I just had to take a second and write about him. Lately he has been coming out of his little shell and developing into Hmmmm....He loves to tease Zoe and Emma, play with the puppies and wrestle with Dad and the boys. He has also really been getting into playing with cars, trucks...all the really cool "Boy" stuff. I think the thing that cracks me up the most is him finding my camera and trying to take pictures of himself all while being sure to say "cheese". Any time the little ham sees one of us with a camera he stops looks at you smiles with that cute little grin and says "CHEESE". Too cute, PRICELESS! I can't believe he will be 2 on Monday. Wow does time fly.

Proclamation of the Family!

2008-11-07T07:43:00.004-07:00

I've pretty much kept my opinions about politics to myself. I feel that everyone has their own personal beliefs and that we should be able to respect each others freedom to choose the best candidate or proposition. The past two days here in Utah we have been hearing the outcome of Proposition 8 that was presented to voters in California. Our church was asked to join a coalition of other religions as well as non-denominational groups to assist in passing this proposition. The Proposition was given that an amendment would not be made to alter the California constitution to change their definition of marriage. I personally support this and if I lived in CA I would have voted for it as well. I know that the homosexual community in CA currently have the same rights that I and Del have as far as a Civil Union. Therefore, all legal aspects of their relationships are protected. As a protest to the Proposition passing, protesters picketed outside the LA Temple and today they are going to be picketing Temple Square. Why is it that these protesters feel that the LDS Church is the only group that didn't want the constitution changed? Didn't they see the voter turnout that the Latinos, African-Americans, Catholics and Prodestents didn't want the constitution amended either. It hurts to see such a sacred edifice such as the Temple be dragged into the middle of their cause and to see them climbing on the fences with their flags and signs. This has also caused me to think more deeply at the things I have studied for myself and have gained a greater knowledge and appreciation for. I am so thankful for a Prophet to guide us in these times. I am also grateful for the men who serve as General Authorities in the Church. As an operator, we have received calls at all times of the day and night from protester's wanting to cause harm to these men. It strengthens my testimony to see that they have the faith that Heavenly Father will protect them in the fight to protect our families and the sanctity of marriage. I hope no one minds this being so long but I also want to close with the following copy of The Proclamation of the Family which was given to us in Oct 1995 by Pres Gordon B Hinckley and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children.

All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.

In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize their divine destiny as heirs of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.

The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.

We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God’s eternal plan.

Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. “Children are an heritage of the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, and to teach them to love and serve one another, observe the commandments of God, and be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.

The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.

We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.

We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

Poor Adam

2008-11-02T01:16:00.002-06:00

As many of you know, my son is quite the magician. He practices his card tricks relentlessly at times. This year he decided that instead of dressing up and using blood all over whatever for Halloween, he would tap into his magical personality. He got up early, painted his face to reflect a 4 of Hearts playing card, got to school and heard the following....Just a reminder, there is to be no face paint for costumes. He was so upset at the thought of all the time he had put into his design and then to have to wash it off. When we went to Del's office on Friday, he donned his old man mask from last year. Seth was not pleased!!

Gotta love FALL!!

2008-11-02T01:03:00.004-06:00

On Wed, Del got home from work and had the little ones get their shoes on for some fun. He took them over to our neighbor Gene's house. They raked up all the leaves in the back yard and had tons of fun throwing them in the air and jumping in the piles. Way to go Dad! :) They also had great time trying to climb the apricot tree.

Happy Halloween......

2008-11-02T00:30:00.006-06:00

Trick or Treat was so much fun. The kids had a day off of school due to a teachers meeting so that made it so much nicer too. We started off with a little visit to Del's office for some "cubicle" haunting. Talk about spoiled kids!! The crew at his office rock, I think the kids had a good third to half of their bag filled. They also provided chips, sandwiches, drinks and cupcakes for the kids as well as letting them use the break room to play on the Wii, search the net for Club Penguin and catch a game of foozball. Del's brother Mark also works at Wavelink so we met up with him, Janett, Westin and Ethan.

Our next adventure was Trunk or Treat at our wards parking lot. This is always a huge event in our neighborhood and the kids love it. This year we invited cousin Ashley to come with us and then go up and down our street. I think she had a pretty good time.
We also had a pretty good time with Del's costume...notice the goofy glasses he had us all try on, I don't think Zoe was very happy with them.... Josh and Adam went to pick up a friend from downtown and then we ended the night by visiting Grandma/pa Price and then carving pumpkins.

Just thinking....

2008-10-27T10:34:00.004-06:00

It's hard to believe my little guy will be two next month. It is also hard to believe that we have been without our Jake for 2 years & 16 days. Steve and Julie let us borrow Jakey's UofU shirt to go along with Del and Josh's costume, when Del brought it home I just started crying because I started to think of Jake and then to Halloween 05 when I last saw him actually wearing this shirt. We love and miss you a ton bud!! I'm still curious what things you told Seth about while you two were together :) Love Aunt Kimmie

Grandma Rich's Halloween Party

2008-10-27T09:12:00.005-06:00

Last Saturday we went to Grandma Rich's for annual Halloween Party. The kids always dress up and have a great time. For those of you aren't familiar, Grandma Rich is Del's first wife Tina's mom. They are a pretty cool family we do things with them just as much as we do mine or Del's. Our kids are so blessed to have such a huge family to support them and love them. In the pics, do not be fooled by Del and Josh wearing U of U attire. They are huge BYU fans, in fact that is the joke with this being their costume.

Cornbellys...

2008-10-27T08:56:00.003-06:00

Too fun. We went with Del's sister Cheryl and her family to Cornbelly's down at Thanksgiving Point on Saturday. It was a blast. Josh and Adam didn't get to come with us because Josh was on a date and Adam was working. Did I mention he is a "live" manequin? If your ever at South Towne, check him out in I think it's called Belle Chic. I guess he has freaked a few people out. Anyway, the little ones had a blast. We went through the corn maze, Zoe shot the corn canon, bounced on the air pillow and even got to do a ride on the hay wagon. Cheryl and her family are so much fun. We love getting together with them and just chillin. I am so grateful that Del's family is close by. Here are a few more pics of our grand adventures.

Girls Night Out

2008-10-17T03:52:00.001-06:00

Well, the girls and I got to do a first in quite a while. We tried to have our Brownie Girl Scout recruiting on Tues night and ended up only finding one other girl. It's very frustrating. Zoe wanted to join a troop last year and there wasn't one and the same this year so I decided that we would start our own. You need to have 5 girls at least to get started. Keep your fingers crossed we can find 3 more girls. Anyway....after our recruiting session, the girls and I decided to have a little girls night out. We were just going to go look at a new coat for Zoe but ended up going to Build-a-Bear that was right beside Childrens Place. Zoe got Bunny Bunny a Brownie vest and Emma got a new little friend named "Squirt" the elephant. Emma loves elephants!! I also found a cute little Halloween kitty and decided she needed a home. The girls named her Pumpkin. Pumpkin and Squirt even had dinner with us at Belgian Waffle.

Humanitarian Aid

2008-10-13T18:35:00.000-06:00

I just wanted to leave a little note regarding the Humanitarian Relief that our church gives. I just had a gentleman call in to work requesting the address for the church so that he and his mother could send a thank you note for the aid that they received as a result of Hurricane Ike. He lives in the Beaumont area and was hit very badly. He was very appreciative of our services and stated that he was also a Christian and believed that we should all be willing to help each other. He has also been driving over 60 miles to help another congregation that was hit harder. He mentioned that he is using the supplies that we were able to provide to help others there as well as to assist with food. He said that we would be amazed at the destruction there, people are literally living in tents. My point of this is that even though we may only be able to give a little through our tithes and fast offerings and also our time, it means the world to someone who has very little or in some cases nothing. Even though my home is safe and sound here in Utah, my family still felt the wind effects of Ike in Ohio. Many were without public provided power but due to the teachings we have been given by the Prophet and other General Authorities they were prepared with the necessities to sustain our families their for over a week. My brother was even able to take his generator to my uncles office the first few days after the storm so that the office could have electricity to run and take calls, etc even when the city area they were in was without power. I can imagine that without the guidance to prepare, they would have been short mainly on the food and water needed to take care of over 20 people. I hope that I am just as prepared should the need arise at any time that my family will be provided for and watched over.

This is an awesome link.....

2008-10-09T04:28:00.001-06:00

My friend Tammy had this on her blog. She always has such fun and cute things for me to find. Thanks Tammy :)

About time....

2008-10-09T00:49:00.000-06:00

Well, I've found enough of my friends are now doing blogs so thought, hey, I might as well join the fun. Pretty soon I'll learn more of this to start adding pictures and things like that for now. Just thought I'd write in a quick hello :)