Cruising and being Sick

Sorry its been sooooooo long this baby is really kicking my bootie! I have been sick every day all day since week seven. I will have to admit that this is one of the hardest things that I have had to go through but I know it is well worth every vomit haha. On a better note Clint and I decided that a cruise is something we needed to do before we became parents. A couple of our friends had the same idea so yup we planned a cruise. We flew to Miami and stayed there for a couple days and then went on a cruise to key west, Cozumel Mexico and back to Miami. We had a blast here are some pics of our adventure.

Getting a sunburn the first day in Miami was not in the itinerary

Here we are on our balcony in Miami in our hotel. I am not sure what we are doing ha!

Sunset after snorkeling in Mexico sooooo much fun!

Virgin daiquiris and red bull is how we roll

All dressed up for dinner

The girls riding bikes in Key west

The southernmost part of the United States of America

This evil parrot just on the side of the road who took a bite out of everybody's arm

Just the girls hanging out while the men win some money in the casino

The best part of the boat. yup water slides!

Breakfast on south beach

Last night of vaca tan and tired

Does The "Plus" Sign Mean Boy or Girl

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.

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.

So here is by far the most random event of all time. Here is the story of my pet rooster/chicken. One beautiful morning I was awakened by the noise of a cock-a-doodle-doo. Yes, and keep in mind this is in Las Vegas. I stumble down the stairs trying to talk myself out of what I was hearing. Sure enough to my wondering eyes may appear a rooster/chicken in my front yard. I am not sure what the difference is between a rooster and a chicken since this is the first time I have been close enough to see a real life one (lame I know). I tried to steer that stupid thing into the road or even into someone else's yard. This scheme worked for ummmm about 5 minutes then there that stinking thing was again in my yard. I am pretty much the most pathetic animal lover there is to man so I figured this monster was hungry since it was at our house for 5 days. I decided that dog food was a good choice. Bad choice! that monster stuck around so i stopped with the feeding hoping it would get hungry enough to go back to where it came from. Sure enough it was gone. I was kind of sad when I found that it left because it was always exciting to come home and check if it was still there. I got over that sadness within minutes. If anyone has seen my friend make sure he is in a good yard:)

Clint had some friends from Phoenix visiting so we decided to take the to the Mandalay Bay shark aquarium. We had tons of fun. There is something about aquatic life that amazes me. I could have been there all day watching their every move.

Here is Dora the fish. She is so famous I couldn't''t resist getting a picture with her.

Cell phone pic gotta love it NOT!

A SHARK yikes. This is the one of reasons I avoid the ocean. The second if Jellyfish.:O

Can you believe I was touching the same animal that killed the croc hunter! Danger is my middle. Christie Danger Fink sounds soo good doyou agree?

Here are Brian's little boys. Mason is on the left and Kenny on the right sitting on Brian's grave site in Panguitch

Here is cash in his beloved bee costume for Halloween. Doesn't he look like he loves it hahaha just kidding. I swear I am not an animal torturer.

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:)

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.

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.

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.

Its day 2 and emotions are still just wandering. Until this afternoon it has felt as though this still isnt real and your just waiting for him to walk through the door or give a call. We finally had the opportunity to go visit Brians body. Reality has finally kicked in. It was so hard to even walk through the doors just knowing that your brother is on the other side and not going to beable to greet, hug or talk to you. Our family has never had a more emotional time, but just glad to be together for it all. The strongest one in the family was Brians 3 year old, Mason. He kept telling his mother to not cry and that he would be there to help and that she can be happy. He is such a strong spirit. Every action, look and saying is just like Brian. He is his walking image. Everyones support has been great and we are so grateful to have such friends and family to be there for us. We appreciate that.

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

BRIAN FINK WILL BE MISSED

For those of you that havn''t heard my brother, Brian Fink passed away last night. We are currently in shock and denial and its been a rough morning full of prayers and tears. We know whats happened and just don't want to believe it.

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.