Quick Trip to Cali

Thursday, December 15th,  I got a text from my friend Deanna saying that she would see me on Friday.  I told her I wouldn't be there to decorate my sister's tree.  She was so blown away, especially when she found out my brother wouldn't be able to come either.  Well,  the next thing I know I have a plane ticket home to Cali!

My flight was at 6:05 am.  I missed my flight.  I got there at 6:10.  The airport was crazy busy at 5:30 in the morning, which I didn't expect.  So I got to my gate and the plane had left.  A lot of the other flights were completely full, but we finally found me a flight home!

I landed at 11:55 in the new terminal at the Sacramento Airport.  I was so confused.  to get to baggage claim I had to ride on a tram.  I was so lost.  It was way cool and the airport is so cool but I was lost.  It was supposed to be a surprise but because I missed my flight I ended up telling my mom I was coming home.  She knew, I told my sister, and Jill knew.  Jill helped me make it a surprise.  It was wonderful!  My grandma was all Krista you told me you couldn't come and hugged me.  She was excited.

It was such a nice trip!  Weather was good and it was just a fun trip!  We decorated Desi's tree at the cemetery,  went to pizza, went shopping with my dad (which was a blast),  talked to my grandma, hung out with my mom, went to Sam's birthday party, and oh ya found out my cat was dead!  That part wasn't great.  My cat was 18 years old.  My mom was all um so we didn't want to tell you right away but we can't find ashes!  I was like mom I was looking for ashes the minute I got home.  Come to find out my mom, dad, and Jill have been looking for ashes.  I was like dad my cat is dead and he smiled. All I could do was laugh and say what is wrong with you people!

When I went to say bye to my Grandma on Sunday I swear I saw my cat.  But it ran away from me.  So that must not have been my cat.  So I guess my cat has really died.  18 years was a long time!

I got home Sunday night and we are leaving to go back to Cali, Thursday afternoon.  I can't wait to see my family again!

10 years ago, Dec 15th & 16th, was the start of a long week and a few long years.

10 years ago today was the last time I talked to my sister and have her talk back. Tomorrow will be my sisters 10 year death anniversary. ( My sister actually passed away the same day my grandma Billie did but a year later)  How crazy?!  It was a Saturday morning and I went into Desi's room and asked her to borrow one of her shirts.  She said yes!  She never let me borrow her clothes.  I was so excited I remember grabbing it so quick before she could change her mind.  My family was planning to go to the snow but Desi didn't go because she wasn't feeling that good.  I remember her asking me to stay home and go shopping with her.  I had told her no because I didn't know when I would be able to go to the snow again.  She was all are you sure?  and I had told her yes and that I'd see her later and I loved her.

I had the worst day at the snow!  My feet were frozen so I went back to the truck and sat in the back until everyone else was done playing.  It was horrible.  

                                    "picture of Desi, my dad, and I at my Grandparents house"

When I got home, I asked my mom if Desi already left and she had but that she wasn't staying out late.  My Uncle Andy asked me to come watch his kids so him and my aunt could go shopping.  My parents also went shopping for Christmas.  I remember when my Uncles house phone rang I knew something was wrong.  My Grandpa was on the phone and I knew something was wrong but what he said wasn't what I was expecting.  He had told me Desi had been in an accident and to get the kids ready because my Grandma was coming to pick Josh and I up to go to the hospital and he was going to watch the kids.  I knew then that it wasn't good.    

When we got to the hospital I could barely breathe.  My Uncle Steve walked us inside while we just cried.  We couldn't get a hold of my parents, So my aunt and uncle went and searched for them.  We also had a family friend waiting at the house in case they came home.  They made there way to the hospital and the nurse had Jess, Josh, and myself go into a meeting room where my parents were.  We had a family prayer and I knew she wasn't going to make it.  I remember Jessica holding Josh and I while we sat on the floor.  At this point so many people were at the hospital.  

We were finally able to see Desi and it was the hardest thing!  I just wanted her to wake up.  As hours go by she wasn't doing any better.   I remember when my family decided to take her off support that her heart rate started dropping.  I remember holding her right hand and my dad and mom on her left.  My dad said don't go and her heart rate would get stronger.

When she finally passed away around 3am on December16th I remember just dropping to my knees.  When everyone cleared the room I went back in and sat next to her and just cried.  I kissed her hand and her head and just cried.  I went outside and sat on the floor.  My dad sat next to me and had then pulled Josh over as well.  I was hyperventilating and my dad was calming me down.  

My sister, my best friend, and my roommate for years had passed away.  It has been 10 years since that day but I still remember everything!  I even remember the Friday before her accident when she had driven me home from school.  Before we went home, we went to Bel Air to get huge deli pickles!

"Fall Homecoming football game,  My sister was Royalty.  This was a few months before she passed away" 

I can't imagine what my parents went through and go through not having one of there kids here.  It has been so hard on me losing my sister but I have also learned so much.  My family is even closer than we were!  We now take so many pictures when we are together.  I am such a picture person.  I love having the memories in pictures to go along with memories in my head.  It is also nice to see the faces of the ones you love.  The savior has taught me so much through this trial.  I knew he won't give me a trial I can't handle, even when it is really hard.  I cherish the little things and I laugh more than usual.  

I love my family so much.  I am grateful for where I am in my life right now.  I love being married to Scott who holds me when I am down and laughs when I laugh.  He listens to my stories, even if I have told him the same story before.  I am so glad I have the gospel in my life and grateful for the power of prayer.  I have such a strong relationship with my family and it means everything to me that they are in my life.  

This time of the year is always hard but now it is more about laughing about memories, some tears, and just smiling that we had her in our life and that we will see her again.  

White Christmas... The 1954 classic!!

Last night I caught the last part of White Christmas on AMC, one of my favorite Christmas Movies.  This is one of the last movies I remember watching with Desi.  We were at my Grandparents house and my grandma walked in the living room and was all hey this looks like White Christmas.  we laughed and said Grandma this is White Christmas. haha  Oh the laughs.  I love that movie!  I can't believe it is almost Christmas.  Time is just flying.  I can't wait to go to California to see my family.  This December is 10 years since my sister passed away.  It'll be nice to be with my family.

                                   I love, love, love this song and dance. The outfits are so cute!

                   This part of the movie makes me want to dress up and get spun around! I love her shoes!

 Makes me laugh!!!  Sisters Sisters. There were never such devoted sisters

If you haven't watched White Christmas before you need to watch it.  Especially if you love musicals like I do!  

17 Day Diet starting again

The last time I did the 17 Day Diet I lost 10 lbs.  I have been off the diet for almost 2 months and I have kept off the 10 lbs I previously lost.  Well, I am starting it up again before Christmas.  Good thing I like this diet but man has it been hard to start back up.  I think I am finally done with getting sick, so hopefully I can go strong on my diet and lose more weight.  Bring it on weight loss!

Stockings for the first time since 2000

Christmas 2000 was the last Christmas we had stockings up until now.  When my sister passed away December 16, 2001, my family still hadn't put up stockings and it was to hard on all of us especially my parents to put them up.  So every year after we just never put them up.  It just wasn't the same.  When we were younger we all decorated our stockings with glitter.  My mom would buy glue and glitter shakers.  I loved it.  So this year I put up stockings and that is what I did.  It is a good memory and something so simple.  I don't need a 10 dollar stocking.  I just need a cheap stocking, glitter, and glue.

I love Christmas!  I really do.  It is still a hard time though.  I am constantly thinking about my sister and the fun times we had.  I remember this one time, we shared a bedroom, and she told me I couldn't come on her side of the room.  Well her side of the room had the door to leave the room.  so she made me a pathway.  haha.  I have so many fun memories with her.  I just wish I had more.  But I am grateful for the ones I have.  Man I miss my sister so much and December will always bring back those feelings that my sister is no longer here. I am grateful for religion and that I know I will see her again but it is still hard.  I miss her so much!  December 16th will be 10 years!  10 years!  I can't believe it.  I am so grateful for my family and for Scott.  I can't wait to go home and see my family.

Family and friends, please remember to love those you are with.  I know they can drive you crazy but enjoy the little things and the big.  Smile, laugh, say sorry, drive safe,  and I know there will be Christmas parties coming up,  please don't drink and drive.  The ones who are drinking are at risk and so are the innocent people on the road!  Please be smart!

Thanksgiving

This year we spent Thanksgiving here in Utah and Christmas will be in CALI!  I am super excited to see my family.  On Wednesday we went to Circleville and then Thursday we headed down to St. George to have Thanksgiving the my mother-in-laws side of the family.  It was a lot of fun and nice 60 degree weather.  We spent most of our time outside.

Friday we went shooting in Circleville with Scott's family and his Uncle Mike and his two boys.  I shot down 4 clay pigeons!  oh ya it was pretty cool.  We play this game where you line up and the first person shoots and then the 2nd and so on.  Well the first person shot and missed, then the second, and I came in and killed it!  I got to move to number 1!

Saturday we went to Cedar City and shopped, had dinner, and went to see Tower Heist.  During the movie my stomach wasn't feeling to good and then my back was hurting.  The hour drive home wasn't any better.  I got home and went straight to bed.  Slept for 2 hours and then couldn't sleep.  I said a little prayer that I would feel better and the next thing I know I was climbing out of bed and barfing.  I got to the door and before I could open it I barfed all over.  Called for Scott to come help me and then ran to the bathroom and barfed more.  I haven't barfed in 10 years!  It was everywhere.  I cleaned most of it up and then Scott got carpet cleaner and cleaned the floor.  I got in the shower to clean up and then about blacked out.  I hurried and sat on the floor and then the next thing I know I am getting out of the shower to barf some more.  I didn't get much sleep.  I showered again in the morning but Scott told me to get into bed and not worry about going to church.  I really wanted to wear my new heels!  He told me to just get in bed.  Which at about 10 I finally got an hour of sleep here and there.  Didn't eat all day until about 4.  I had a few crackers and Sprite.  Scott keeps making fun of me because I barfed on the door.  He keeps saying " I'm not sure how you barfed on the ceiling!"  haha.  I did not barf on the ceiling just all over the door and floor. haha.  Sad thing is is Scott's Uncle, 2 cousins and Grandpa who we shared Thanksgiving with all were barfing too.  I sure hope Scott doesn't get it!

Today I slept in, sorta, watched a Christmas movie in bed and tried eating Chicken noodle soup.  It isn't sitting very well.  My mom had told me to just eat bread or crackers but I wanted something more.  Mom's always know best.  Because I burped and a little barf came up.  Yes I know, TMI, but for those who know myself and my family know that is just how we are.  I have the worst headache ever and I am used to having migraines, but this is horrible!  No I am not Pregnant.

End of October

This month has been so busy!  My mom was in town for a week, I sold a butt load of potatoes, which also included multiple trips to Circleville during the week, and then my parents came into town this past week as well.  I have a new calling at church.  Scott and I are released from our CTR 5 class and I got called into a stake position as an assistant in the womens' sports program.  Right now we are at the end of our volleyball season.  It is tournament time, double elimination, before regions.  Hopefully we make it to regions.

I can't believe it is almost November!  This time of year is always so busy.  Thanksgiving in Circleville this year and Christmas in CALI!!!  I am so excited to have Christmas at home and my grandparents house.  It is an alllll day event!  I mean we get to my grandparents house at about 7:30 in the morning for a huge breakfast then go home around 10, then we all come back around 2 or 3 and leave around midnight haha.  I am excited.  I will also be flying home for December 16th.  I can't believe my sister has been gone for 10 years this December.  I miss her so much.  People always say it gets easier, and it does in a way, but I still miss her so much.  I am glad I have Scott by my side because I do still have my break downs.  I always just wonder who she would be.  Who would she be married too?  Would she have kids? How many?  Where would she live?  This time of the year is especially hard.  I am so glad I am close to my family.  They mean the world to me!  I am also glad I married into a good family.  I am pretty blessed and I am very thankful every day!

So this month I have bought drapes for my house. I still need to hem and iron them.

 Also my dad brought me part of our entertainment center I asked him to build.  He is awesome!  He made this in a day.  He is still going to make bookshelves and then a top where we will put our dvd player and cable box.  When he got to Utah I helped him sand it down and then Scott and I helped him stain it all.  It was so much fun and it looks so good! I told him he needs to sell his work.  He likes to do more custom stuff for people so here is free advertising.  He does some awesome stuff!

This is also a new addition to our living room.  It is called "The Elk Hunter"  aka scott!  When I saw it i just had to get it.  Hopefully next year he will get one. haha.

Date day- out shooting

So today, October 6th, it snowed!!  It was only 40 degrees all day except when the sun came out it got up to 46 wahoo, but when the wind blows it doesn't make a difference.  Scott only worked an 8 hour day, which stinks but was awesome because we got to go out and go shooting.  I have 1 gun, it is a 17, and Scott has 3, well 3 at our house.  He has a 9mm, a 22 revolver which also converts into a 22 mag, longer bullet, and then he has a 22. We drove out into the field behind our house and set up our targets.  It was so fun but freezing.

Ok, so I was shooting Scott's new revolver and he switched it to 22 mags and that thing is so loud my ears hurt so bad, so I automatically went and put in my ear plugs.  Tonight when I was reffing the volleyball game every time I blew the whistle it killed my ears.  That gun was so loud and you wouldn't think it would be.  I hope to take hunter safety soon so I can go hunting with the boys and actually be able to CARRY a gun haha.  I bet even with it they still won't let me : )

                                                                    I love him so much!!

                                            He loves his new gun and I have to admit I do too.

Home Decor, Slow and Steady

I am starting to decorate my house.  It is slow and steady and I get A.D.D and can't finish one room at a time.  This past week my mom was in town and we just shopped and shopped.  A lot of our shopping trips also included just getting ideas.  I didn't want to spend all my potato money haha.  But I think I am to a good start.  Like I said, slow and steady.

this is my front door decoration that I bought at Quilted Bear ( I love that store).  It is so cute but when it gets windy, which is often does, I have to take it down or it sounds like someone is knocking.

I bought the vinyl sign Families are Forever to go over our pictures in our living.  This wall is near our front door. Quilted Bear

Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow.  Scott said I do the more naked tomorrow because 'I just love doing laundry' haha.  My laundry room is at the top of my stair case.  I love having it upstairs, it does make it easier to do laundry, but it just isn't fun to fold them and put them away.  Rod Works

My guest bathroom upstairs.  I love it!  I love love love the shower curtain.  I need to get a new shower rod and I am going to get something for the wall above the towels and toilet, or maybe just above one of them.  I don't know we will see.  But I still need to get a candle to go in the candle holder that I love.  The shower curtain is Black and Cream and my mom and I felt red was only the best choice : )  I love it.  Kohls and Hobby Lobby

 Our coat hanger I got at hobby lobby.  It is hanging near the door to the garage.

 Bought this at Rod Works.  It is hanging between my pantry and a closet in my kitchen.

These two cute pieces are going to go on my entertainment center when my dad builds it and brings it out to us.  I bought one and my mom bought the other one from Quilted Bear.

FALL!

Potato season is here.  I have been selling potatoes at a Christmas tree lot in American fork and doing pretty well there.  It's nice to make more money then I did working 30 hours a week.  This Monday my mom got into town and has been staying with me.  We have been shopping, shopping, shopping.  We bought an awesome shower curtain and red rugs and it looks awesome.  Pictures to come!  we also bought a few crafty things we are going to try out and have been just gone from morning to night.  Today was a day of no shopping, well not as much shopping.  We went and sold potatoes for 4 hours and did really well.  Last night my mom took us all out to dinner at Chile's for Scott's late birthday dinner and just because she wanted us to go out.  So if you haven't already I think you should all watch NEW GIRL!  I love it.  I am easily entertained but I think it is so funny.  I can't wait for Psych to start in October as well.  Does anyone know when Bones starts?  I miss Bones and Booth!  17 DAY DIET is going well.  I am on the second stage, wellll I haven't really started but I need to when my mom leaves.  But I haven't put on any more weight.  This morning when I got on the scale I was down 10 lbs. So hopefully it stays off and keeps going down.  So far it has.  so I am excited : )  Well gotta go my mom all the sudden has tons of ideas with what else to do to the house haha.  Gotta go stop her! haha.  See you guys later.   

17 Day Diet Day 6

I am down 6 pounds!!  yay.  Gotta keep trucking to my goal and then some!

17 Day Diet. DAY 3

So on Thursday I started the 17 Day Diet and I actually really like it.  It is a lot of veggies,  a few servings of fruit but it has to be certain fruits and you can't eat them after 2pm.  You eat a lot of salads, Poultry, and Fish.  You also eat eggs and Sugar-Free yogurt which I can't find and Low-Fat yogurt.  Truvia is amazing! just gotta add that in there. I thought it was going to be really hard but it isn't.  When I am cooking for Scott it makes me want what I am cooking but instead I just drink water and say no haha.  I am on day 3 and already down a few pounds.  The only thing I don't really like about the diet is every morning you have to drink a cup of hot water and half a lemon.  If you or anyone you know is looking for a diet plan I would recommend this book to them. It is 14 dollars on Amazon I believe and it just tells you so much good info.  The first 60 pages are for the first 17 days and it is easy reading.

Trying this blog thing out

Well I thought I would start a blog for Scott and myself.  I love following other peoples and just thought I should try it out.  Not sure really how to use it but I will figure it out. So for a little update on Scott and I, we have now been married for over a year and love it.  We own a house in Eagle Mountain Utah and the view from our front yard is amazing.  You can't beat a mountain view for your first place.  Scott works for Ames Construction and he is currently working on the freeway project as an Operator.  I have currently been a stay at home wife.  I will soon be selling potatoes that Scott's dad grows down in Circleville, Utah.  I am going to be going back to school to get a degree.  I have a few ideas that I am considering.  We will see what happens.  I have really enjoyed my life here in Utah.  I miss my family but I couldn't see myself anywhere else.  I love being here with my husband.  My mom says Scott and I have a weird connection, we hate being separated but at the same time when we are apart the love grows stronger.  Well my first Winter here in Utah didn't do so good on my body.  I am trying to get back into shape before the snow comes again.  Luckily I live in an area where there is tons of running areas with beautiful views and I also have a big basement where I can workout.  I am going to do the 17 day diet as well.  I am excited. Well lets see if I did this post right.