Happy Holidays

Merry Moving and a Happy Sickmas!

Lets just say that this Christmas was STRESSFUL! I like to finish things I like perfection, I have tried to work on that but it being Max's First Christmas, I was feeling the need to have everything in order and perfect..... Well it didn't happen and I ended up repeating to my self again and again, "It's ok, you can't do everything, It's not all going to get done......Breathe!...." It is really hard just to walk away and get yourself to believe that. I have been working on these charms this year for my friends and family (didn't get them done), I was making My Nieces cute aprons, (didn't get that done). I wanted to decorate the Christmas tree (partially got that done Garland mostly). I really wanted to have the house put together (disaster) and I wanted to have my family over for a post Christmas party and sledding followed by a weekend at the Cabin (That didn't happen either)! What did happen? We moved to Herriman, we got sick and sicker, and then really sick. We went to Nola's Funeral. We did get to have Christmas at my parents home, Corey's parents home and our own (That was really nice, Usually I work). We did find our new ward and I survived driving over the point. (My greatest fear!) Needless to say it turned out really good. Now we are feeling better (sort of we all are on Antibiotics). Corey goes back to work on Monday, and I start school on the 12th. OH and I placed my first PERC line Yea! Finally I was begining to really worry but I had Great Cheerleaders Erin, Keith, Ryan and Chocolate! (that is Julie's trick). Oh and the Slide show is supposed to go with this post Love You All

The Elfin Emersons'

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Nola Luke

I really like this photo too of Nola holding Max at his blessing.

Corey's Grandmother Died yesterday morning. Nola. She is an amazing woman, I never heard her complain, she always welcome me and told me that she Loved me. She gave great Hugs and always seemed happy even though you knew that she had to be tired, she had swollen ankles and probably ached. One of my favorite memories of her was her doing the jig with her cane. She can dance and now she is really dancing! She really missed her Bernell she would say her prayers out loud every night and talk about Bernell. I wish I could have met him. This is my favorite picture of Nola just this Summer at the family reunion she had just won the contest along with Marsha for "Best Chili." Such a great smile.

Ok Laura Here You Go..

My Friend Laura Tagged me to Answer these questions, it took me a while but here we go! I am passing the Tagggg to Amber, Heidi, Ann and Kelly. HaHaha

Favorite color: Hmmm... This is hard blue...& green although I wear a lot of brown and Black.

Favorite Movie: Right now "Get Smart." I Love Steve Carell

Favorite Christmas movie: Hmmm... I would have to agree with You Laura "White Christmas" My favorite song in that is "sisters, Sisters"

Bubble Gum: Big Red

Sport: Watching football and Ice-skating.

Favorite vacation: Our last cruise with all of our friends.

Book: I don't know that I have a favorite book. HMMM... A textbook! The last book I read was "One for the Money" Janet Evanovich

Favorite Song: I really Like PINK's new song.

Max First Daycare Pictures

Yea! Balloon!

Max gets tubes in his ears! Yeah! no more ear infections every 3 weeks. He got a balloon at the doctors office and 2 shots to help clear up his current ear infection. Tuesday, he gets his tubes! We tied his balloon to his pacifier and he crawled around with it all afternoon he even ate with it and tried to feed it cereal. He is such a good baby. Everyone was impressed at the doctors office with how happy he was with his ears looking like they did. He is patient. God only gives us what we can handle. Does that mean I am weaker because I got such a great baby, husband and dog? Hmmm...

Here is the Video sorry I can't rotate it. Any ideas on how to rotate it?

One of My Favorite People.

Gregory R. Gordon
Gregory R. Gordon 1951 ~ 2008 Beloved husband, father, son, friend and Doctor Gregory R. Gordon was called home to Heavenly Father November 24, 2008.Born March 9, 1951 to Reed W. and Renee Gordon in Salt Lake City. He attended Olympus High School and the University of Utah. He served an LDS mission to Northern Mexico from 1971-72. Upon his return he met and married his sweetheart Kristin in the Salt Lake Temple on September 13, 1973. After medical school he practiced OB-GYN for 10 years in Las Vegas, and moved to Provo where he has practiced since 1995. He has served on the Stake High Council, as a member of the bishopric, branch president, Gospel Doctrine leader and in the Young Men's organization. He is survived by his wife, parents, brothers Jeff and Drew, eight children Chaston, Carlin Spradlin (Kevin), Cameron (Candice), Cirina Hassler (Matt), Corinne Larsen (Jeff), Calvin (C.J.), Claire, Celeste and six grandchildren; Samantha, Jessica, Cole, Tyler, James and Eli. His joys were his family, his Savior, and being a partner with Heavenly Father in ushering his children into their earthly experience. His incomparable life of love and service cannot be captured in words. He will be missed by so many. A private funeral was held. Friends may express their love and appreciation by contributing to the Gregory R. Gordon Memorial Fund at any Wells Fargo Bank branch.

*Here is a link to Greg's beautiful tribute video*
http://www.mem.com/movie/MovingMemories.asp?ID=2726144

Saving the World!

My Friend Jen Showed Me These Bags How Pretty And Cool Are These. They Are Called Envirosax and Hold Up to 44 lbs each and All 5 Roll Up into a Little Pouch For Your Purse. I LOVE them. This is what I found on their Website. www.envirosax.com

• Approx. 380 billion plastic bags are used in the United States every year. That’s more than 1,200 bags per US resident, per year.
• Approx. 100 billion of the 380 billion are plastic shopping bags.
• An estimated 12 million barrels of oil is required to make that many plastic bags.
• Only 1 to 2% of plastic bags in the USA end up getting recycled.
• Thousands of marine animals and more than 1 million birds die each year as a result of plastic pollution.
• The United Nations Environment Programme estimates that there are 46,000 pieces of plastic litter floating in every square mile of ocean.
• Plastic bags are often mistakenly ingested by animals, clogging their intestines which results in death by starvation. Other animals or birds become entangled in plastic bags and drown or can’t fly as a result.
• Even when they photo-degrade in landfill, the plastic from single-use bags never goes away, and toxic particles can enter the food chain when they are ingested by unsuspecting animals.
• Greenpeace says that at least 267 marine species are known to have suffered from getting entangled in or ingesting marine debris. Nearly 90% of that debris is plastic.
• Americans consume more than 10 billion paper bags per year. Approximately 14 million trees are cut down every year for paper bag production.
• Most of the pulp used for paper shopping bags is virgin pulp, as it is considered stronger.
• Paper production requires hundreds of thousands of gallons of water as well as toxic chemicals like sulphurous acid, which can lead to acid rain and water pollution.

Baby Gates

I Like baby gates I don't know that Max feels the same because they keep him from trying to climb DOWN the stairs. He is into everything and everything goes in the MOUTH! What am I going to do with the Christmas Tree!

Ya Katie's right. I'm far from done. She dosen't know it yet. But I just put new Jessy James rims and tire. Exhaust, edge chip, air intake, throttle body spacer. If you don't understand those words. It's ok. Well just say umm.. ya just a little more power and just a little fast. ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Halloween Pictures!

On Halloween Max got to Wear his Costume to the Doctors for yet Another Ear infection!

Our Little Monkey!

This is My Favorite!

Corey and Max They really Do Look A lot A like.

Max

Max

Cooper So Happy in his Costume! Our Favorite Little Hotdog!

Cooper

Cooper Corey and Max They look Thrilled don't they!

Aww... Max likes hot dogs!

Blowing Bubbles

My Favorite Little Sharkie!

I figure I better get a picture of Max in my Favorite Hooded Towel Ever. His Sharkie Towel I love it. He is almost too big for it but he is soooo cute. I found it at Target also one of my Favorite stores ever. I have been trying to upload my videos and they are not working, any suggestions? Anyone? Max is quite proficient at getting around now and I spend most of my day literally chasing him around. I can't imagine how it is going to be when he walks! He also is now just finished with his 3rd ear infection pretty much in a row and the fluid is still there in his ears he is plotting a course towards tubes in his ears. I am making an appointment tomorrow in anticipation for the inevitable, with Kipp Robins. Then I will be ready. I asked the doctor if it was a bad thing to be so anxious for tubes and he said no that they will help him hear and keep him from getting infections. They just have to have proof that it is a chronic thing that is not clearing up, which means 4-6 ear infections within the year. He is going to make that with no problem so tubes will be good.

Corey is now back to work after his back proceedure and seems to be doing well I miss him at home though even though I do like the quiet sometimes.

I am getting anxious for school. I just don't know how to do things with a kid, I have never done that before. I was telling Corey that I could go to St George and do clinicals in their unit and just pound my hours out in one month. Corey then reminded me that we have a Son..... What would I do with Max. I just am having to adjust things in a way I never had to before. I guess it will be a learning experience in more ways than one. Anyway I have Halloween pictures to get posted I will do that tomorrow. Katie

Eric & Amber

Eric & Amber Christensen

My Boys

Meghan the Cutest Flower Girl

Amber and Her Brother and Sisters

Grandma with Meghan

Portland Temple

The Richins' Sister Richins threw Amber a "Tea Party" For her Bridal Shower. She is so much fun she throws great parties.

Eric Amber and Domineau

"Now Eric Better Take Care of My Amber!" "Oh he will"
Amber's Dad threatening My dad..... Right ;)

The Absolute Cutest Man in the World! Amber's Grandpa and Aunt. Her family is so cool and fun. I would love to just sit and listen to him he has stories I am sure.

In August we went to Portland for Eric's wedding he married a cute girl named Amber. She has personality and is outgoing and funny and well Great. Well we took a lot of pictures and I am finally trying to narrow down which ones to post. Here are some. We had a lot of fun with family and it was so much fun to meet Amber's Family.