So it is true. Christie is pregnant which means one thing: I will be a slave for the next 9 months or longer.
So here is the story. Christie was 5 days late and she decided to take a test. Negative. She had been on and off each month so we figured for her it was normal. 8 days later, Thanksgiving Day, another test. What to our eyes could this be. Positive. I was so excited to tell everyone but she didn't want to believe it at first. 4 hours later she decided to confirm with another test and again positive.
I was able to keep this exciting news a secret for 6 1/2 hours. At Thanksgiving dinner i kept bringing up pregnancy topics to start a conversation. Finally her father asks "when are you guys having kids." Right then i blurted out "About 9 months or so." The family was so excited to hear the great news. I figured since her whole family was with us for Thanksgiving it would be a good time to share.Of course being so excited I also called my whole family and told them too.
We told everyone that we were not going to tell friends until we went to the doctor and felt it was a good time so please don't tell anyone else. We finally came up with telling everyone else and posting this blog Christmas Day.
What was the first mistake I made? Telling The family members.
The secret was kept for one week until we found out that Christies mom told everyone at her work in Richfield. (Everyone that she works with travels from cedar city once a week with the dermatologist) Also christie used to work with all of them and is good friends with a few. Christies sister then told 1 person at Applebees (where christie also used to work for 5 years) and anyone that knows how quickly news travels in Utah, its fast.
Second Mistake? Going to applebees to eat with two of our good friends in cedar city.
Right after we sat down we had someone ask Christie if there was anything she wanted to tell her and we played it off the best we could. (We thought we were still good) 5 minutes later, the girl her sister told comes to the table to congratulate us and let us know how excited she was to hear that she was pregnant. So Mike and Laura, you were pretty much the first friends to find out on accident. By the end of the meal the manager came up and said, "congratulations, i heard you were pregnant."
So here we are telling you 3 weeks earlier than planned so that hopefully you don't hear it from someone else.
We are very excited to find out what it is and can't wait to have the little bundle of joy in our home.
Here is Christie holding her tests. Of course she didn't believe the first one, so hey!!! lets take another. (this was the second picture taken. you will find out why we took 2 when you see the next pic.)
I told her to take a picture with her tests and the picture says it all. She put them against her cheek right next to her mouth. So gross. the cap may be on the end but still, gross. The funny thing is it didn't even cross her mind until i said something. Then she became disgusted of what she just did.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Does The "Plus" Sign Mean Boy or Girl
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Catching Up
Wow we apologize for be so incoherently busy that we could not keep our friends and family updated on our exciting life. Yes, we still only have our cellular devices for our picture taking moments so it will have to do. Here are some random pics we had on our cell phones so bare with the randomness.
Here are Brian's little boys. Mason is on the left and Kenny on the right sitting on Brian's grave site in Panguitch
We tried to capture the action of him trying to shake that dang thing off but it was not budging poor little cash. At least he was warm:)
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Thank You
As everyone knows the funeral services were held last saturday on the 25th. The day was beautiful. I just wanted to thank those of you who came and showed your support and love for Brian as well as our family. I know that Brian would be pleased to see some of his closest friends and family show up. Some traveled over 2 thousand miles to be there.
We appreciate the love, support and prayers that you have given us during this time. We would not be able to make it through without them. Its amazing how families and friends come together when a crisis arises. It makes you realize how close we really are and the love we have for each other.
I am grateful to know that families can and will be together for all of time. Nothing can take us apart. Although Brian is not physically with us now, he will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers and in everything we do. Brian is now in the greatest place and we will soon see him again.
Thank you all for everything.
Posted by The Finks at 1:21 PM 3 comments
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Obituary
This is the obituary that is being posted in the newspapers on friday and sunday.
Brian VerMon Fink
Our beloved Brian returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 21, 2008. Although Brian lived most of his life in Phoenix, AZ, he was born in Panguitch, UT on 10/21/08 unexpectedly during the infamous Barney family deer camp. Brian attended school in both Phoenix and Cedar City excelling in academics and athletics. He especially enjoyed playing and coaching soccer. He served an LDS mission in Lima, Peru where he was dedicated to serving others and spreading the gospel.
He met the love of his life Caytlin Rochelle Staples Fink and married in the Manti Temple where they were sealed for time and all eternity on May 28, 2004. Brian loved his small children Mason and Kenny and worked hard to provide them with the very best. They were his pride and joy.
He was happiest outdoors spending time hunting, camping, fishing, and riding his four wheeler and dirt bike with his kids and family. Brian had a generous heart. He was hard working and always put others before himself. He had a quick wit and a contagious laugh. He always made us smile and was a joy to be around. We love you Brian. You will be deeply missed.
Brian is survived by his wife Caytlin Staples Fink. His sons: Mason Brian Fink (3) and Kenneth Gordon Fink (6 Months). Mother and father: Dan and Louise Fink. Brothers and sisters: Danielle and (Jarrett) Roe, Brandon Fink, Clint and (Christie) Fink, Stephanie Fink, Becky Fink and Shelly Fink. Grandparents: Twyla Sue Fink, VerMon and Catherine Barney. Nieces and nephews: Sydney, Jocelyn, Ashley, and Emily Roe, Braden Loveland.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1450 S. 800E. Orem, UT 84097. A visitation will be held Friday October 24, 2008 from 6-8pm and Saturday 9-9:45am before the funeral Services at the same location. Interment: Panguitch City Cemetery 4:00pm
A memorial account has been set up at Zions Bank in the name of Brian Fink Memorial Donation.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Funeral Services
Sorry. there was an update to the address from when i posted this morning. Iput provo as the city but the funeral is in Orem. For those who don't know they are cities right next to each other. I have edited the post so what you see below is now correct.
This is what i have found out so far with the funeral services
The services will be held in Orem, UT and the burial in Panguitch, UT
Friday 10/24 Viewing 6pm -8pm
Saturday 10/24 Viewing 9am-9:45am
Funeral 10am
All services in Provo will be held at his church center.
1450 So. 800 E.
Orem, UT 84097
The burial and dedication will be held in Pangutich, UT at 4:00pm
Panguitch City Cemetary located on the east end of Panguitch as you are heading out of town on highway 89
A Memorial fund has been set up and donations can be made at any Zions Bank locations. The account name is Brian Fink Memorial Donation
Posted by The Finks at 6:16 PM 7 comments
BRIAN FINK WILL BE MISSED
Its just so suprising that within one moment someones life could change dramatically. I am just very blessed that we had the opportunity to spend last weekend with him during the deer hunt. He was doing so well and looked great.
He was a very good person and loved his family very much. He would do absolutely anything for them. He just turned 27 on sunday, 10/19, and he sounded good. He will be leaving behind his wife Caitlyn of 4 1/2 years and his two handsome sons 3yr Mason and 6month Kenneth
We love you Brian very much and you are going to be extemely missed. You make up so much of our family and i know were a great influence on all of us. You were definitely someone to look up to. Our prayers are with your family. They will be taken care of. I am glad we have the gospel in our lives. Its something we can turn to at all times. The best part is to know that we will be able to see you again. Again we love you.
I am at a block for words at this point. The whole family will be reuniting in provo by this afternoon. We should know what the plans are by tomorrow and i will do my best to keep everyone informed.
Posted by The Finks at 9:21 AM 12 comments
Saturday, September 20, 2008
WEEKEND TO SAN DIEGO/BIRFDAY
Happy birthday to me YEAH
On Wednesday night before my birthday I came home to a delightful surprise. Yep finally got bar stools for my kitchen and .......
The beautiful back splash that I have been wanting forever. My little babe put together the bar stools. So with the help of Megan ( well she probably did most of it) they put up the back plash up while I was at work. What a surprise. I thought that was enough. Nope, then on my bday Clint gave me some perfume and a new coach purse. Loved them. Then he took me to get some sushi and fillet Mignon. Wow what a great day. Thanks babe and thanks Megan for everything.
I think I need some new canisters. Green is my least fav color and they totally don't go now what do you think.
We took a short trip to San Diego. We went deep sea fishing. Can I say WOW it was so much fun. We had to catch the live bate in our hands and poke them in the nose and you had to change it every 3 minutes. Can you say fun. Well I caught two fish both pink and too small boo. Everybody else was catching tons of fish one foot away from me. I could not figure out what I was doing wrong. Clint said I smelled to nice to go fishing and the fish don't like that. Haha what a bunch of crock.
I hate this shirt for 1 it says snorkeling is sexy and 2 it is the most disgusting color of yellow I have ever seen.
random picture of daisy with a pink dress I found for 2 dollars. She hates it but I love it so it stays on.
deep seaing it nice sunset huh. We couldn't take pics of our fish cause our stinking hands would never dry out at sea and we only have cell phone cameras cause yep I broke another one.
Back of the boat everyone said the back is the best fishing I think they lied so they could get all of the fish dang them.
We also went to San Diego zoo. We had so much fun. I love going to zoos because I am such an animal lover. The only animals I don't like are the boring birds and the snakes yuck and scary.
We watched the gorillas forever they are so much like humans it kind of freaked me out. I told Clint I want a monkey and of course he says no every time
Oh the Polar bear was such a show off. He or she was so pretty I want a polar bear for a pet too.
We also went to the temple. This is where we got sealed and we have not been back since. It was prettier than I remember. I was so grateful to be able to go back.
the temple at night which is now our new screen saver
Look at that. I love the San Diego temple because you can see it from the freeway. You go around a turn and there it is sitting on top of a hill perfect in every aspect.
Posted by The Finks at 8:56 AM 9 comments
LABOR DAY
Sorry these are so old but I have been so busy. The fink fam rented a huge cabin up on paragonah mountain. It was a blast just relaxing four wheeling and hangin out with the fam.
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Quail Lake
Clint and I both had the day off yesterday so we decided to head up to Utah and enjoy the cooler weather at Quail Lake with our friends the Romney's. We had such a blast because we haven't seen them for so long and their little boy Cohen is so big. Clint and I could not get over how good of a baby he is. He was like a little baby statue, not even a little peep while we were there. We had a blast wake boarding, wake surfing, and eating budding meat sandwich's.
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
24th of July
Well we have had the pictures for some while but we never had time to post. So Clint uploaded the pictures and I am adding the text. I decided I had time to post since all of my patients are sleeping. It has been so busy lately because all my patients are catching respiratory infections. That means a lot of antibiotics, vital signs, and charting charting charting! I will have to admit that charting is my least favorite part of nursing. I am always worried that I am going to get sued so I always make my charting very thorough. So for the 24th of July Clint was able to go to Panguitch to visit his family and see parade, ride horses, four wheelers and dirt bikes and hang out with all the cousins, nephews and nieces. I was SO mad because i had to work. Now i know how Clint feels when i go do something when hes working. Not fun at all. Plus to top it off i had to stay at home by myself at night without the puppers because we decided to control the pet population and took the dogs to get fixed. For me in Vegas, I didn't get much sleep those couple of days.
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