Christmas 2009

Merry Christmas everyone...and a Happy New Years.
Ben and I had such a good Christmas. We had the chance to spend it will both families which was a treat. We wanted to share with you that we are now engaged. Yep that is right Ben and I are planning on getting Married this summer.The ring is extremely beautiful and exactly what I wanted. I am so excited to start planning a wedding, but nervous at the same time there is a lot to plan. We had a few things planned but nothing set in stone. Can't wait!!

On a different note, a quick up date about my back....I got my MRI results back I have two bulgy disks (L4-L5 which is touching the nerve root and L5-S1 which is just bulgy). I am waiting for worker's Comp to approve to go see a back specialist to get an epidural (what the other doc. is recommending). I am going to wait till I talk to the specialist before I go and do anything, though. I am hoping to be able to back to normal life in a couple weeks. This has really thrown me a loop. I will keep you posted on any further developments.

I hope all is well with everyone. I hope you have had a wonderful holiday season. We wish you the best for 2010.

Pictures above Ben Holding baby Milo ( 6 weeks old), Ben and I showing off my new ring :), Me holding baby Milo as we open presents (aunt Trina was mean and but a big bow around his head), Alicea (almost 4years old) opening a digital camera (kids safe) from aunt Trina and Ben. And last but not least my new beautiful ring.

Love Katrina and Ben.

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So I have been so busy lately I havent even wrote a good update. so here it goes.....

Last month I got the chance to be my BFF nurse during here labor. It was a great experience as a friend and a RN. Olivia and Kaysha did so well. Kaysha I cant believe baby Olivia is already 1 month old. Thanks for letting me be apart of your special day (days). Here are some photos of that awesome day.

Next for all that dont know, we have been so excited to let everyone know Kayc and Lizzie are having a baby boy. The baby is expected in Dec. What a Christmas present. Lizzie is doing so well. Lizzie is taking it easy to prevent any premature labor. I think she is loving me being here sister in law (she gets free knowledge anytime she calls). Cant wait for my Nephew. Yea!!! Alicea is handling the news of a new baby coming really well. She talks about him coming and seems excited. She is even drawing will sidewalk chalk the new family. (she is also drawing Lizzie with wide hips and big breasts...Kids are so funny).

Next we just got home from Kaua'i. We had such a great time. We were there for a full 10 days. The flight was long but I managed it well. On the island we got to go on an ATV tour, a kayake tour, and a raft tour. We snorkels a couple times and even got to see dolphins. I loved the water. I think I was suppose to be a fish. I swam and snorkels a lot. I think my favorite new thing is snorkeling. The one thing that blew me away the most was the sunsets. They were amazingly beautiful. I wish I could see that view every night. (dont worry I will send pics).

Ben and I are back to Utah and hit the ground running. We are both went back to work the next day and have not stopped since. Our next big trip is going to be to Oregon (yep Lee you read that right). Ben and I are planning to go to Oregon in Sept for the Utah vs. Oregon Football game. So everyone in Oregon we need to get together and have dinner. It is going to be a super short trip since we just got back from Hawaii. I think it is going to be a weekend trip. I will keep you posted on that. The game is on Sat Sept 19, and we will probably fly home Sept 20 unless I can figure out how to stay for an extra day or two and make Ben go home. We will see. Portwoods are you guys in town that weekend?? Everyone in Oregon you guys haven't met Ben yet and we have almost been together for two years. It is about time that he meets the other half of my family.

more pictures of Kaua'i to follow...

Hope all is well

Katrina

Hello everyone:

I cant believe it is already June. We are already half through the year. Where does the time go? Ben and I have been busy as usual. Ben just started a new job this week. He is working in a call center, hopefully it is better then serving for him. He is still going to pick up a few shifts a week at Market St. Grill but not many. He says he is really liking his new job, he said it is going to be a good one. So we will see.

Ben and I have been spending a lot time over at his dad's house getting it ready to sell. It was kind of a sad day when we saw the "for sale" sign go up in their yard. I guess Ben and I were thinking if he sold it in a couple of years we would buy it. It is such a nice house. Plus it is the house ben and his brothers grew up. It also has a nice backyard. We are crossing our fingers that it wont sell. But with the location and the amazing view we both know better. o-well.

Well coming in 2 weeks I am going to start working day shifts. Yea! I am so excited. I have been working straight night for 1 year now. It is going to be great. Ben's new job is during the day, so we are going to be on the same work schedule. I think it is going to be hard to adjust to working day, but my body is going to love the day shifts. I will sleep better and be able to get a good work out schedule going. Cant wait.

Last but not least my brother Jarred is back in jail. We dont know why this time (I found out online, you can go to the jails website and search for a person and there Jarred was). It looks like he has been there since 5/20. So almost a month. Kayc and I found out this weekend, so we are hoping this weekend we can go visist him. I will keep everyone posted on that one.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week.

Katrina :)

I am still alive

Hey everyone,

Sorry for the lack of updates, lately. Ben and I have been really busy. The first update I found my camera. I was so excited. But I havent taken any new pictures yet don't worry I will.

So We are now postponing our Hawaii trip, Ben's dad got sick. He has Bell's Palsy and Hunt's Ramsey syndrome, but it is effecting a couple facial nerves. It has been almost 3 weeks of running him to appt and surgeries. I am hoping he is on the mend but the doctor stated it might take up to 6 months if he does heal. So we are now going to Hawaii in August, we are hoping he will be better by then.

Next, My brother Jarred got of the hospital after 4 years. He was living in a half way house. But they have not seen him in 6 days. So right now we dont know where he is again.

Between the two of our families Ben and I are staying super busy. I am starting to plan something fun for Ben's birthday in May. We are thinking of going camping. Ben only has 4 weeks I think of this semester. He is so excited to be done. I totally understand. Been there done that.

Hope everyone is well.

Katrina

sweet life

Hello everyone,

I hope all is well. Ben and I have been so busy lately. I have become his english tutor ( which I did not know was possible I am not the best to be helping). We have been writing paper and writing speeches all week. He is doing well in school. I have been working a lot of extra shifts to help pay for Hawaii in May. I cant wait to go, Ben's mom thinks I am going to want to stay and I am going to move down there. Not a bad idea. I think could live there.
Ben and I have not yet celebrated Valentine's day yet, that is for tomorrow night. We are just keepingit low key though nothing huge. Dinner and a movie it sounds like. Last night Ben had to work so after work we went to an ugly Valentine's sweater party. Ben and I had pretty good sweater but I am sad to report we didnt win best sweater. We did have a great time though. I have to tell everyone, which this news is very sad to me, I have some how lost my camera. I havent seen it in 10 days. So no more pictures for awhile. I am planning on saving some money to get a new one,so we can have it for Hawaii. I think that I lost a lot of great photos on it since News Year eve time and on. Sad I know, so dont be too distraught if you dont see my face in any new photos for awhile. lol. I will though have my friend email some pictures from last night, and post them later. Hope everyone had a great weekend. I hope all is well.

Smile cause you only live once :)

Katrina

My birthday

I had a great birthday celebration. I started my celebrations with my friends. We went to dinner then to the Westerner bar, for some line dancing. We all had such a great time. Ben's brother Matt decided to be my personal driver all night so Ben and I didnt have to worry about driving, what a great present.
Then on Monday Ben, Kayc. Lizzie and I went out for some amazing sushi. We had such a great night out. Poor Alicea had to stay home, but before we went out she got to sing happy birthday and help me open presents. She is so sweet. I love that little girl.
Best part of my birthday was my day with Ben. I worked on Tuesday night so I slept half of my bday way. But when I woke up he had made me eggs and bacon. So sweet. Also he made mimosas (champagne and oj) with raspberries in the glass and strawberries on the side. How cute is he :) Later after his class we went to dinner with his mom and then his dad, his mom and ben and I watched Sex in the City. It is such a chicflick. The boys were great troopers, watching the movie with me. All in all I have a wonderful birthday.

Miss everyone

Katrina

New Year, New Day

Hey everyone,

I hope all is well at the beginning of this new year for everyone. Ben and I are off to a running start. For me I have been just working my butt off. Where Ben on the other hand is working a ton and has gone back to school. This semester he is taking English, public speaking and spinning. He loved the spinning class last semester so he is going to do it again :) He is still working both jobs and the two days off he has a week, he is in class almost all day. Poor guy. Hope he can survive the semester. Other than working and barely seeing each other we are doing great. I am looking forward to my birthday, so we can have to night off and relax at the same time. IT seems like when I am home and awake he is at work and visa vera. I think for my birthday we are planning on going to dinner and going to the piano bar. Can't wait.

Hope everyone is enjoying the New Years

Katrina

Last but not least New Years and The Sugar Bowl. Ben and I hung out with my good friend Brittany. She was in town for the holidays. We had a great night of friends. I couldn't have asked for a better night.

So for the Sugar Bowl, Ben and I went to Sushi together then off to our friends house for the big game. We had such a good time watching the Utes kick some Alabama butt. I cant wait till next season.

The last big thing Ben and I did was go to Body Worlds with his dad. I thought the exhibit was amazing. I had such a time see the amazing human body is such a amazing artist way. I highly recommend everyone to see it, if it is still possible.

Hope all is well with everyone...

Christmas

So Christmas came and went...It was a wonderful Christmas. Ben and I had such a good day. We got the chance to See both of our fanilies. We got to watch Alicea open presents from Santa. She got a new kitten "Max Diego" I think it was her favorite present. We also got to Have a relaxing breakfast with his family. His family also makes me feel so comfortable. His family and I are going to Hawaii in May for our Christmas present. I am so excited I have never ben to Hawaii. We are spending 10 days on Kaui. Cant wait. So Ben and I forgot to take photos of Christmas. But I did take a lone photo of our first Christmas tree together, it is small but it did the trick. Hope everyone had a great holiday.

Hello Everyone,

So I am going to back track on the holidays. Here it goes...

Thanksgiving Ben and I went ot Kayc and Lizzie's for a great dinner. Kayc and Liz pulled off an excellent dinner. We also got a chance to go eat some pie with Ben's family. After some good dinner we went back to Kayc and Lizzie and we played the Wii. I love the Wii, it always proves to be a good time. Unfortnately I had to leave early and go to work. It was a great night full of many things I am thankful for FAMILY.

The pictures is of Alicea pretending to be a big girl and join the dinner conversation about how our days were it was super cute.