The Goeckeritz Family

A note my husband wrote

2010-03-01T10:09:00.001-08:00

March will be an eventful month for our family.
Nicole is pregnant-miserable but thankfully she is doing well, no serious complications. She is scheduled for a C-section on Friday, March 12th at noon. Right now we call the baby boy, Baby-X. We have a few names picked out but nothing defininte yet.
Ammon will be a sweet big brother. Sabrie makes me fear for our new baby's life. She is very possessive. At least once a day I hear "My mommie" or "My daddy" from her. She has also recently started telling people "My Ammy." Anyone comes near Nicole or me and Sabrie calls down the thunder and lightning. It's cute in a way, but when the new baby comes I think Sabrie will have a rude awakening. Hopefully we can include Sabrie and make her feel the baby is "My baby" and not competition for mommy and daddy.
March 6th is also an important date for us. We will be going to the Jordan River temple to be sealed together as a family. Some of you may not believe in the LDS church, but hopefully you'll still be happy for us as this is something meaningful and special to us.
I finally decided to test for sergeant. I passed the first phase. We'll see how the rest goes.
Nicole and I had a surreal moment. We began the process of registering Ammon for kindergarten. I can't believe how big he's getting. I'm so proud of him. Sometimes he's got a sassy mouth, but that kid has a big, loving heart. He's smart and friendly and I'm confident he'll do well in school.
Anyway, I just wanted to share some of what's going on in our family. Hope all of you are doing well.

Love,

Brian

Temple Dreams

2010-02-23T13:54:00.001-08:00

Today I called and scheduled a date to take out my endowments and get sealed to my beautiful family. We are going to the Jordan River Temple on Saturday March 6th at 5:20 for endowments and then the sealing will happen at 7:30. I am so excited to see my little babies all dressed in white. I have really come a long way in my life and am finally ready for this new chapter even though I am a ginormous pregger person. Hehe....Hope they have a temple dress big enough!

Baby X is scheduled

2010-02-23T13:51:00.001-08:00

We went to the doctor yesterday for our 36 week appointment. Everything is looking great. I am not dialated or effaced at all. We decided on a date to have our little guy meet us in person. It was so weird to do that. I have never scheduled a day to have a baby. He will arrive around 12:00 pm on Friday March 12th! We are so excited and nervous too. Even though I have done this before I still get nervous for the whole C-section. I just can't wait to meet my little man.

Today

2010-02-09T10:39:00.001-08:00

Today is my little sister's due date for her little man to come into this world. I am so excited to meet him. I remember being where she is at a few years ago. There is nothing worse than hitting that due date with no baby. Every minute past the due date is torture. I feel her pain. The bright side is that everything is going well for her and her baby is healthy. I am so grateful to be sharing this time with my baby sister and watch her become a mother. She and Aaron are going to be the cutest parents.

20 week visit

2009-11-06T08:22:00.000-08:00

I had my 20 week visit yesterday and I have only gained 5 pounds total! I was super excited. I am measuring at 20 weeks and the baby sounded great. All my boodwork came back normal. He asked me if I had the H1N1 and flu shots yet and I told him no. I have been so nervous to get them after all the crazy stories out there. He said that he recommended it and they were having a special clinic for pregnant women to get the shot that day at the LDS hospital. He said they only had 300 shots so I would need to hurry. I felt like I was supposed to get it. So I drove up there and let them stick me. It wasn't to bad and I feel a little more at ease about not getting sick. All is going well and this pregnancy is not so bad...Although I still have 20 weeks to go. We will keep on truckin along!

It's A ???

2009-10-22T12:38:00.000-07:00

Boyee!!!! We got to see our little boy for the first time today. He was so cute in there. We are so excited to welcome him into our home in March. I am so grateful to be a mommy to these wonderful spirits. Everything on the ultra sound looked normal and healthy. We are so truly blessed.

Sabrie is 2 today!!!

2009-10-14T09:16:00.000-07:00

Finding out

2009-10-09T13:17:00.001-07:00

We went to the doctor last night and we got to hear the baby's heartbeat. So sweet. Everything is progressing great. We get to find out what the baby is on October 22nd. We are getting so excited. I will keep you posted!

All Hallows Eve

2009-10-07T10:55:00.000-07:00

I can't wait...I am getting soo excited for Halloween this year. This is the first year we get to decorate our yard with all the spooky trimmings. I will take a picture when it is all done and post it. This year Sabrie is going to be a witch with Mommy, Auntie Megs, and Grandma. Ammon says he wants to be a skeleton. We haven't got his costume yet. We are going to have a special date night with him to go and pick it out. Daddy is going to be whatever Ammon tells him to be. Hehehe. We have a family tradition on Halloween that Grandma and Grandpa come over and we make homeade bbq chicken pizza. This year Megs and Aaron are coming over too! Aaron is excited to sit on the porch and scare the trick or treaters! Megs and I are going to either make rootbeer or wassil. I love Halloween!!!!

I suck

2009-10-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

So I totally suck at updating this ol blog. I am a busy human I guess. So since the last update we have found out that we are expecting another baby. I am due on March 21st. We are so excited and a little freaked out. I am scared to have 3. Sometimes I can barely handle two. My little sisters are both pregnant too! Cami is having another little lady due in Jan., Meggers is having a little guy due in Feb., and mine is still a mystery for another month due in March. Crazy!! I am so thankful for all the blessings that I have in my life. A wonderful family, great friends and health! Ammon turned 4 on August 2nd. I can't believe my little guy is getting so big. He is a wild one that is for sure. He really enjoys...Transformers, Man vs. Wild, playing with Aiden, Mac n Cheese, helping me cook, and cuddling in his bed for just a minute before he goes to sleep. I love him so much and can't imagine a world with no Ammon in it. Well this is all I have time for today. Love you all....

May Updates

2009-05-18T15:15:00.001-07:00

BRIAN: Mr. Goeckeritz has been extremely busy this month. He is working so hard to get the blasted yard project of death completed. He hand poured a cement pad in the front and back yard. He built a lovely retaining wall, and is working on making us a very nice flagstone patio. He came with me to the locker room cleanout and helped me carry my winnings. We went and saw Star Trek wich he loved...time travel and all. He is such a loving and helpful hubby. I am so lucky to have married him!

NICOLE: I have been up to alot of softball mania! I play on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. I absolutely love it! It makes me feel so good! I am loving the sunshine and the smell of the ballpark. I have really been missing my Dad in St. George and can't wait to go see him and Grandma Kim. I had so much fun at the locker room cleanout and made a haul. I got autographed shoes, practice jersey's, shorts, undies, socks, wrist bands, warm-ups, jacket, and a year supply of coke products! It was awesome! I love the dang Jazz!

AMMON: Ammon has been playing T-ball. It is his first year. He is so cute out there. Before his first game he told me that he was going to hit the ball off the earth. I laughed so hard. He gets so excited when he catches the ball. I am so proud of my little slugger! He is such a wonderful little helper for me. He really cares so much for his family. He truly has a heart of gold. P.s. Don't mess with his sister or he will go crazy on you....

SABRIE: My little princess is growing up so fast. She loves to sing, talk, and dance! She is so much fun. The other day was kindof a rough one for her though. It all started at the local Tim Dahle Nissan. I had to take my car in to get it serviced. Brian was supposed to meet me there. I had both kids with me and we were waiting after we dropped the car off for Brian to pick us up. While waiting Sabrie sneezed and a whole bunch of snot came shooting out all over. She started to wipe it into her hair and I was yelling at her to stop. I hurried and ran inside with her to the bathroom. We got her all cleaned up and started to walk back outside. She must have been angled just right so that her belly was pressed against my shoulder...because as we were almost to the door she upchucked all over the Nissan dealership floor. OH MY GOSH! Snot then barf!! Ugghh! How embarrasing. So I cleaned up the dang floor just as Brian arrived...Lucky butt! I handed the kids off to him and he took me to work and then took the kids home. Sabrie still had barf and snot in her hair so Brian put her into the tub. A few moments later he found that she had pooped in the tub! This was the first time she had ever done this!!! So he pulled her out and put her on the rug while he scooped the poop. To top it all off she went out with a bang and peed on the rug...

Winner!

2009-05-07T07:57:00.000-07:00

I entered the Utah Jazz Locker room clean out contest on Utah Jazz.com thinking there was no way in heck I would ever win it. Here is the description of the contest...Have you ever wanted to feel what it’s like to fill the shoes of your favorite Jazz player? Now you can, literally. The Utah Jazz is granting fifteen lucky fans the opportunity to clean out the Utah Jazz Locker Room at the EnergySolutions Arena and keep whatever they find. You could walk away Boozer’s shoes, Deron’s jersey or Memo’s lucky shorts! Forget autographs and replicas – this is true Jazz memorabilia!!

Anyhow I completely forgot that I even entered. Brian called me and said,"Nicole are you a winner?" And I was like yah I'm a winner..."Nicole are you a true winner?" yah, quit jerking me around....Then he said"Have you entered any contests lately?" I said no. He said " You didn't enter a Jazz locker room cleanout?" I said ohhhhh myy gawshhhhh! Yes I did!!! The promotions director for the Jazz had left him a message on his phone. I called her back and she said that I really did win. I get to go to the Energy Solutions Arena on Monday morning at 6:20. Fox 13 will be there broadcasting. 15 People will pick a players name out of a hat and whatever player they get you then go to thier locker and see what presents they left out for you! I can't believe I got choosen for this! I am freaking out! I looooovvvvvvvvveeeeeeeee the JAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

Easter 2009

2009-04-14T11:09:00.001-07:00

Ammon during one of the many hunts this year...He is such a great egg finder!

Daddy holding the rugrats while waiting for our neighborhood Easter Egg hunt to start...Sabrie is ready to go...

Daddy and Sabrie. She was so good at finding eggs this year. She would get soo excited when she would see an egg. Mommy held the bucket for her while she found the eggs and put them in. We made a great team.

I love this picture of my cute little family! They all actually smiled! Happy Easter everyone! We love you so much!

Costco bunny

2009-04-14T11:05:00.001-07:00

Ammon saw the Easter Bunny at costco so on the way out we said he could go see him. Ammon got all upset so we decided to not visit him afterall...Then we got in the car and Ammon started bawling that he wanted to see the bunny....so I pulled over in front of the store and daddy took Ammy to see him...Ammy started to cry once placed on the bunny's lap...so daddy stepped in with him...This is what came out. Hoppy Easter!

Ammon's Valentine

2009-04-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

For Valentines Day this year we got super romantic! Monster Jam!!! Ohh yeah baby, I know you are jealous! Ok maybe not...So it was a very special thing for our son. We promised him that if he went poo on the potty like a big boy all the time that we would take him. He loves...loves...LOVES...Monster Trucks! We had such a great time. Ammon was so happy. It was really noisy so mom reached into her magic bag of wonders and found some headphones. Ammon put them on and he felt mucho bettero.... Anyhoo we were sure entertained and had a lovely time with our handsome son. Go El Toro Loco!!!

Help us!!! It's Jayson

2009-04-14T10:57:00.000-07:00

Brian and I went to a movie a little while back and we saw the cardboard cutout of Jason from Friday the 13th. We just had to strike the pose! Help.....

Just call me jerky

2009-04-01T07:59:00.000-07:00

So ever since my little boy came into this magnificent world I have had some weird things happen to me. My head occasionally will feel like all the blood is rushing to it, and it will pulse. I have dizzy spells and vertigo. Then even weirder my head involuntarily jerks to one side and I will grunt or make a weird noise. So 3 years have gone by and it is getting much worse. I jerk around 15 times a day. It has created some serious neck pain for me and not to mention it is very embarrassing. So I decided to go see a neurologist. I met with the doctor and he thinks that I have Tourette's Syndrome. It usually comes on before the age of 18 but for some it can come on in adulthood. It is a genetic problem where the brain misfires.. Anyhoo it can only be treated with anti psychotic drugs or anti-depressants. Both of which I am not interested in until my jerking gets so bad I will consider. He had me go see a heart specialist too because I have been having the dizzy spells. They had me do a bubble test where they inject air into your arm and watch it pass through the heart on an ultra sound. That looked good. I wore a heart monitor for 24 hours and that was a pain in the butt, I will know the results on Monday afternoon for all the heart stuff. My doctor also wanted to rule out any other possibilities for my head jerking so he had me go in for an MRI and MRA. I did that on Monday and will know the results on the 15th. So as long as I don't have any tumors or any aneurysms in my brain then I have Tourette's syndrome. Who would have thought? I am kinda freaking out. So if you are ever with me and you see me jerking my head and making funny noises you will understand...Shizz....

Fun family collage

2009-03-31T10:07:00.000-07:00

Saved by vomit

2009-03-19T13:08:00.000-07:00

So I was driving to work yesterday and my baby girl had an empty water bottle that she was playing with. She managed to get the lid off and then put it into her mouth. I heard a funny noise so I turned around and noticed she was choking. I panicked, pulled over on Bangerter and started to get out of the car ready to do the heimlich. She started to vomit and it pushed the lid out of her throat. I was so relieved. She was so scared. Puke everywhere and I didn't care one bit. My baby was ok. I have learned my lesson. Babies can get things off you wouldn't think they could. Make sure to keep these objects outta reach!

Blessing from a 3 year old

2009-03-19T13:04:00.000-07:00

So last week we were all sick with the dang flu again. Brian got it real bad. He had a fever of a 102. Every night before bed we read Ammon a story and have prayer. Before we started the prayer I told Ammy that Daddy was real sick and we needed to make sure and ask Heavenly Father to help Daddy to feel better. Then Ammon stood up and placed his hands on top of Brian's head and started to pray. It was the cutest thing ever. After the prayer he asked Brian if he felt better. Brian said yes, not a sick. Ammon was so happy. He is so darling and the brightest light on a darkened night.

Freed from prison

2009-03-19T12:57:00.000-07:00

So it is finally done. God heard me...when for so long I wondered if I was forgotten. The man who stole so much from our family was sent to prison. He will be there for the next 3 to 15 years. It hurts my heart to know he is there, but it also frees my heart to know he is there. No longer will I see this man doing whatever he wants with no guilty conscence while I suffer wondering why? He is in a place where people have to go when serious crimes are committed. Our family can now heal knowing that justice was served. My Grandmother got to hear the words "I am sorry" from her husbands mouth for the first time in 62 years. For that I am truly grateful. She is the most amazing and loving woman. She deserves so much more than that man ever gave her. The judge said every word that I have waited so many years to hear. I believe that someone else moved him to say those things. I was not forgotten..... Thank you lord, thank you for every soul who helped me do what had to be done. I love you all.

Jesus wants Ammy for a sunbeam....

2009-03-02T12:03:00.000-08:00

So I am totally a lost soul trying to find answers.... I really am unsure what is true and what is not anymore. I am trying to find out what is real. I was raised a mormon and I do love the church. But I just am trying to see if it is what is in my heart at this time. Anyway enough about me... Brian was off work on Sunday so we took the kiddos to church. We hardly ever go, because Brian works most Sundays and I suck at controling the demons on my own. I feel I don't even get anything from it so why bother??? So we went this Sunday. It was nice. The people in the ward actually noticed me and my family. I even went to Relief Society... Yikes.... They were really sweet. And for the frist time in my life I enjoyed it. Sabrie was very good and let me listen. I met a couple of women who I could see being wonderful friends. Anyway before we went to go to class after Sacrament we went to go drop off little Ammy at nursery. Lo and behold little Ammy is a big boy now and no longer belongs in the nursery. He is a stinkin sunbeam!!! I can't believe my baby is in primary... He was sooo scared and didn't want me to leave him. So I sat on a tiny chair next to my baby who is now a big boy and we learned about how important Daddy's are. It was so cute and uncomfortable. He then felt brave enough to go on his own with Sister Moss to his class. And I let him go.... My heart worried that he would be ok... He was and next week he was invited to say the prayer, which he loves to do. So now I have to get him there to fulfill his duties. It is my responsibility to make sure he learns in everyway, no matter what I do or don't believe. So I am really going to make an effort to get my son to sister moss......Maybe God will still let me into heaven if I do this one thing for my kids... Even if I am not worthy in other ways.....One thing I am sooo excited for is the day when the primary kids sing in front of sacrament. I will probably cry my eyes out.

Grandpa Fry's 75th Birthday

2009-02-09T15:02:00.000-08:00

My amazing Grandpa Fry turned a whopping 75 years old on January 29th. We all went up to his house for a wonderful dinner that Grandma prepared for us. It was so much fun to hang out with our favorite grandparents on this special day. Grandma is such a great cook. Here are a couple photos from the festivities.

20 Reasons I love my Grandpa:

1. The best darn back tickler ever

2. Always let me sleep in the bed with them

3. Pioneer park lessons

4. Table rules

5. Pride and Joy

6. He adopted my Dad

7. His love of christ

8. The hardships he has faced in his life

9. Coming through those to become the most amazing happy man

10. His smile is infectious

11. His sense of humor

12. His work ethic

13. He was a truck driver but not a creepy trucker

14. I can trust him

15. The way he treats my grandma

16. How he still loves my mom even though my parents are divorced

17. He came to my softball games

18. He was always there for me

19. He came to lunch with me one tuesday afternoon

20. He is my heart

Happy 75th Birthday you handsome beast! Love you sosososo much!

Ammy and a girl hat

2009-01-29T16:19:00.000-08:00

So I was bored last night and decided to put Sabrie's hat on Ammon. I told him to give me some cool poses. This is what the outcome was. I love this kid....

The truth shall set you free

2009-01-28T12:58:00.001-08:00

So I feel the time has come in my life to just be open and let some things come out of me that I have held in for so very long. The reason I am doing this is because I feel that maybe it could help someone else who may be going through or has gone through something similar to what I have been through, and feel there is no hope. For a period of three years I was sexually molested by a family member. It was very difficult for me because I loved this person and was so confused because I was afraid of him too. He would do wonderful things for me and then take advantage of me when we were alone. I was 11 years old. I never knew why I didn't run away and scream. I would just lay there like I was dead and pretend it wasn't happening. I now know that many victims do this same thing. After a few years of enduring this horrible trial it came out into the open and we found out I wasn't the only victim by this person. We had a giant family meeting and this person promised he would stay away from the children and write letters of sorrow to them. I never received a letter and never heard that he was sorry. In fact from then on he never admitted he did anything to me. From time to time he would still say things of a sexual nature to me, and in my heart I knew he was a ticking bomb waiting to go off. For several reasons that I won't go into, it took me until I was 27 years old to finally do the right thing and report this family member to the authorities. For the past few months I have been tried more than I can almost bear in this court process. Everything that was done to me is all new again. It is hard for me to sleep and hard for me to be the girl I want to be. I am so grateful to my family who is standing behind me in support and love. You know who you are. I am so grateful to my co-workers that help out at work while I am in court. You know who you are. I finally feel a sense of control in this matter and know that God is here with me. It is time for this man to be put where he should be for what was done to his family. It is time for me to fully heal, knowing that the man who did these things to me is having to pay for what was done. I also pray for him to find time to seek for forgiveness before it is too late, he does not have many years of life left due to old age. I want to say that we just had a hearing on Monday and for the first time I heard the man who hurt me say that he was guilty of the crimes he was accused of. It felt so good to hear him say it out loud. I have waited so long to hear that. My heart leapt from my body. We just have one more hearing where he will be sentenced on March 9th. I can't wait for it to all be over. I will stand on that day and tell the judge how he impacted my life and plead for a sentence that fits the crime. I am terrified to do this. But it will be done. In closing of this crazy post, I just want to say it is never to late to do the right thing no matter how frightening. You can do anything you want to. God listens and answers prayers. And if you ever need anything I am a shoulder you can cry on. I will understand. I love you all so much. You are the glue that holds me together when I feel like falling into pieces. Without you I would not be the person I am today. I can't wait to live each day better than the last and look forward to life's challenges and rewards. I am so sorry it took me so long to do what needed to be done with the justice system. But I made it in the end.

Theft of my card!

2009-01-20T15:03:00.000-08:00

So I went to pay the ol Discover card today and I looked up my balance on the internet to find that it was 30.00$ higher than I thought. There were 3 charges from yahoo for wierd titles. I was totally freaked out because me or my hubby have not used the card recently. We did let my sister in law borrow it for a single transaction that we know the total for. Anyhoo I called yahoo and they said someone has gotten our credit card info and is setting up websites where they sell merchandise in our names. They even knew our address and everything. Holy crapoly!!! So some random a@$hole is selling things to unsuspecting humans in our name. Maybe it is some type of scam. I had Discover shut down our card and reissue new ones. I don't know how our info got leaked out but I just wanted to say be sooo careful about what websites you purchase from online. You never know who is seeing what you are typing. I love you all and check your statements often!

20 Reasons I love my Birthday Hubby

2009-01-14T13:18:00.000-08:00

1. Steelers parties
2. Being introduced to books on tape that I thought were a waste of time. I was wrong!
3. Losing my husband to Mrs. Fields one day at the mall
4. Random Jazz note left on my car one fine afternoon
5. Gorillas that give hairless gifts
6. My two amazing children
7. Forgiveness
8. Wierd food ideas that turn out amazing
9. Never using a recipe
10. The golden prize
11. Being there in the courtroom
12. Holding me at night when I can't sleep
13. Supporting me through anything
14. Tram rides to the top of a mountain and a slow walk down
15. Goeckeritz for life
16. Sexy bald head
17. Baby blue eyes
18. Buns of steel
19. Hottest calves
20. Achieving your dreams, this is your time baby! Go Roger Miller!!!

Happy Birthday to you my best friend and lover!
Love Your Wifey Poo

The many faces of my stinker

2009-01-14T11:35:00.001-08:00

Go Jazz!

2009-01-14T11:31:00.000-08:00

We won 4 tickets from work to go to the Jazz game on Monday night. Awesome!!!! We rode trax downtown and walked into the Energy Solutions Arena feeling Jazzed up! I love them sooooo much. Mehmet Okur my favorite player must have known I was there becuase he scored a career high of 43 points! I love it! Here are a couple of pics from the event.

Happy Steelers/Birthday day!

2009-01-14T11:23:00.000-08:00

Brian turns 34 today but we had a party for him last sunday. It so happens that Brian's favorite team was playing. The Steelers conquered! I made creamy white chili and regular chili. They turned out delicious. I am not much of a cook so I was kinda scared. I tried to make a yummy cake for Bri and it looked so perfect when I took it out of the oven. I turned it upside down on a tray to get it out of the pan. And rip! It broke in half and crumbled... Oh no! Ammon was so mad at me. He told me he was telling Daddy that I ruined his cake. So sad... I tried as best as I could to peice it back together and then frosted over the top. Looked ugly but tasted awesome! Oh well, it all comes out the same in the end. Hehehe. We had such a fun day filled with family and friends. Happy Birthday sweetie I love you more than you will ever know.

The egg disaster

2009-01-14T11:20:00.000-08:00

So we were making some yummy cookies and Ammon really wanted to help. We put him up on the counter and let him sit by the bowl. Brian pulled out the eggs to add them. Ammon got so excited that he grabbed an egg and squeezed it. Kerplow! It exploded all over his pants. I was like ugh! And then I started to laugh. I had to get the camera. Silly kid!

Christmas 2008

2009-01-14T11:13:00.000-08:00

So I am a little late in adding the xmas pics. We stayed the night at Grandma Cheryl's house and woke up to some sweet presents that Santa had left. The kids had a blast opening them. We then made a really yummy breakfast and gathered around the table. We talked about Jesus and had a prayer. It was so peaceful and wonderful. I truly love Christmas and the spirit it brings. I love to watch my kids faces when they see the wonders that are laid before them. I am so in love with them and my family. I couldn't be more thankful for all that I have and all that is to come. Merry late Christmas!

Help us please!

2009-01-03T11:19:00.001-08:00

So our poor house has been infected since the week of Thanksgiving with the dreaded norovirus. My neice Brooklyn first got sick and then me and so on until out of the 11 living there 10 have had it. What really sucks is I got it again right after Christmas and then poor little Ammon has had it 3 times in 3 and a half weeks. What the hell! I have sanitized the whole house twice with bleach, lysol, rubbing alcohol and clorox wipes. I make everyone use hand sanitizer all the time. It's like I am the germ police. I don't know how we keep all passing this crap around and around. Everyday someone either has the squirts or is yacking somewhere. I have aired the house out to the point that we are all freezing our little butts off and still people are getting sick. How do I beat this dirty germ down? I can't keep doing this. It is awful! Help someone...... Or maybe stay away.

2008 Cyprus Credit Union Breakfast

2008-12-24T08:27:00.000-08:00

One of my amazing New Hires Tommy Fitton

Those Amazing Magna kids. I love you Keithy Poo!

The training and HR magic!

The company I work for is so amazing. Every year those that want to wake up early get to go enjoy breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. It is such a wonderful feeling of christmas cheer and anticipation for the day to come. Everyone gathers together and laughs and eats a delicious meal. What a wonderful thing for a company to do for thier employee's. With times being so hard and getting harder I am so thankful to have the job and friends there that I do. Merry Christmas Cyprus Credit Union! Thanks for all you do for me and our community....

Our Christmas Cake Winner

2008-12-24T08:10:00.000-08:00

So we went to the White Family Christmas party on Saturday and they had a cake decorating contest. There were some pretty amazing cakes that came about. We are not the best at these types of things but dang it we tried. We came up with a construction theme of Build Christmas In Your Heart. There are tractors and cranes involved in the building of the tree. Ammon loved it and thought we were the coolest ever. We won the award of wackiest cake. So much fun! Please don't forget to Build Christmas in your heart this year......

Poopy Prizes

2008-12-19T10:41:00.000-08:00

So for the past 6 days Ammon has been wearing Big Boy Undapants! This is the most glorious thing that can happen to a mother. Although Ammon is very good at urinating, he is having a very difficult time pooping. He cries and cries the whole time he is on the toilet and says "I can't do it, I'm Scared, my bum is not working, and oh nononono.." So I am a mean mom and won't let him get off the toilet until he pushes out a little nugget. I told him how cool it is when the poo splashes the water. I push with him. I tell him to pretend he is Batman or Spiderman, they are very good pushers... Yet he still cried and screamed and kept asking to get off the potty. So I told him to take deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. He was so cute when he was deep breathing. Then he calmed down a little. Only to start crying again when he started to push. Dang it! So Brian came in and I asked him to give Ammy a blessing. Ammon was so quiet there on the potty for the entire blessing. After he said that Jesus was going to help him. He pushed one time and sure enough came out a nice poo. He pushed again and the deed was done. What a miracle it was... A small miracle but one none the less. I started to cry. God does listen and helps us in times of need. Even on the potty.
Ammon is still scared of going poop. He has held the poo now for 4 days. I don't know what to do. Any advice???

Oh Edward....

2008-12-11T15:43:00.000-08:00

So the Blood Van came to our work today. I have never given blood so I decided to give it a try. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The tech that helped me was super nice. I felt fine until I started to get up..... Then it started, the hot flash, the nausea, the weirdness. They had me put ice packs on my chest and drink tons of water and juice. I started to feel better so I got up. Sure enough the heat waves come back and I started to not feel so good. Anyway after about a half an hour I was allowed to leave the blood wagon. It has been about two hours and I am starting to feel normal. I am glad I did it all in all. It was scary feeling like I was going to pass out, but knowing that someone might live with my amazing blood made it all worth it. I just wish it was Edward who was having my blood......

Vacation To Dad's in St. George

2008-12-04T11:08:00.000-08:00

We were really missing Grandma Kim and Grandpa Fry so we decided to hop in the ol Kia and take a trip to St. George. Grandpa wasn't able to make it out for Ammy and Sabes birthday so he decided to have a special birthday celebration at thier house for them both. We got there and Dad had a trip to Zions planned for us. We did a little hike up to Weeping Rock and then went to a 3D Dinosaur show that Ammy loved. We had the kids first ever picnic. It was so beautiful in Zions. I for sure want to go back. We then went back to thier house where a Kim put togther the most wonderful birthday dinner full of Dinosaur magic. Uncle Kip made a Dinosaur Cake that was so stinkin cool. Ammon loved it and still talks about it today. After dinner Grandma and Grandpa brought out the presents. Ammon got Spike the giant dinosuar that walks and does amazing tricks. Sabrie got a horsey she can ride on. They love their toys and especially their grandparents and Kipper. We are so thankful for our wonderful family and the memories that we make with them. I love you guys!

Halloween in Cali

2008-12-04T11:02:00.000-08:00

We took Ammy and Sabers trick or treating in my Aunt Cyndi's neighborhood. Holy moly, that was so much fun. She lives in a very well to do area, so the candy that was passed out was incredible! It was such a wonderful feeling to trick or treat in 75 degree weather. I love Halloween in California. Ammy loved trick or treating after a few houses. At first he would cry when someone would say he was cute. Sabrie just hung out in the stroller and jabbered. We held out a bag for her too, of course it was really for the adults. Hehehe. We ended up with so much candy and in the space of one week we had every single piece eaten. What are vacations for????

California dreams 2008

2008-12-04T10:51:00.000-08:00

So i am really late in posting this but we went to California on October 30th and came home on the 7th of November. My mom, dad, meg, aaron, brian, ammy, sabers, and me had such an amazing time! The reason we decided to go was to see my beautiful cousin Lauren Jones get married in the San Diego Temple. Then we decided to make a trip of it. We went to Disneyland three days, Universal studios, Seaworld, and Knottsberry Farms. I truly had the time of my life. My kids were so good. They both loved Disneyland so much. Ammy loved the Pirates ride and the Winnie the Pooh ride too! Sabrie just pointed at everything and smiled. I loved every ride. TinkerBell flew over the park during the parade and I cried! So magical. I never wanted to leave. I can't wait for the day when I get to go back. Anyway here are some pics from the events.....

Kiddie Kandids 2008

2008-11-24T14:59:00.000-08:00

Just got the kiddies pics done for Sabrie's first birthday. So cute!

Yearbook Yourself

2008-10-28T09:52:00.001-07:00

This is me from the 60's. Pretty dang funny.

States I have visited

2008-10-28T09:30:00.000-07:00

visited 12 states (24%)
Create your own visited map of The United States or determine the next president

Renewal

2008-10-27T11:35:00.000-07:00

So I just got my driver's license renewed. What a pain in the butt. It is also so very sad. They made me take another picture. Goodbye to the sweet 22 year old so pretty and young and skinny. Hello to the mother of two picture. Woah is me.....

She Devil!

2008-10-27T08:37:00.000-07:00

Amy, Blake, Brian and I went to a costume party on Friday night at Pauls house. It was so good to see him and the rest of the family. Brian was the hottest She Devil I have ever seen. I couldn't keep my vampire hands off him. Blake was a sexy lady and Amy was a biker chick. We had so much fun. I danced with a hot devil! I love Halloween so much.

London's Birthday

2008-10-27T08:33:00.001-07:00

On Saturday we got all dressed up and went to London's Halloween birthday party. She is our niece. It was the cutest party I have ever seen. The kids had such a great time. Ammon was a dragon sharp tooth as he calls it and Sabrie was a fairy. They look so cute in thier costumes. Sabrie started to take more than one step this week. She walked across the living room yesterday. Grandma Fry was there to witness the majesty of Sabrie. I sure love these little goblins.

Sabrie lou hoo

2008-10-22T09:24:00.000-07:00

Sabrie's first birthday

2008-10-16T15:22:00.000-07:00

Sabrie has reached the happy age of 1! We are so delighted to have this beautiful baby girl in our lives. She has brought so much joy and love to us. From the moment I first held her in my arms that cold October night I was madly in love. She is such a happy silly girl. She doesn't want to walk yet but she says aw ooo when she drops something now. We had a big birthday bash for her at Grandma Brown's house on Tuesday night. She tore into the cake and pretty much ate it all gone, except for the cake in her hair, lap , face, etc.... Happy Birthday my little angel, my little heart, my baby forever.

Highlight the ones you have done!

2008-10-08T15:06:00.000-07:00

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Bungee jumped
11. Watched a lightning storm
12. Taught yourself an art from scratch
13. Adopted a child
14. Had food poisoning
15. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
16. Slept on an overnight train
17. Had a pillow fight
18. Hitch hiked
19. Built a snow fort
20. Run a Marathon
21. Watched a sunrise or sunset
22. Hit a home run
23. Been on a cruise
24. Seen Niagara Falls in person
25. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
26. Seen an Amish community
27. Taught yourself a new language (sign language)
28. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
29. Gone rock climbing
30. Seen Michelangelo’s David
31. Sung karaoke
32. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
33. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
34. Walked on a beach by moonlight
35. Been transported in an ambulance
36. Gone deep sea fishing
37. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
38. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
39. Played in the mud
40. Gone to a drive-in theater
41. Been in a movie
42. Visited the Great Wall of China
43. Started a business
44. Served at a soup kitchen
45. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
46. Gone whale watching
47. Got flowers for no reason
48. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
49. Gone sky diving
50. Bounced a check
51. Flown in a helicopter
52. Saved a favorite childhood toy
53. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
54. Eaten Caviar
55. Pieced a quilt
56. Stood in Times Square
57. Been fired from a job
58. Broken a bone
59. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
60. Published a book
61. Had your picture in the newspaper
62. Read the entire Bible
63. Visited the White House
64. Killed and prepared an animal for eating?
65. Had chickenpox
66. Saved someone’s life
67. Sat on a jury
68. Met someone famous
69. Joined a book club
70. Lost a loved one
71. Had a baby
72. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
73. Been involved in a law suit

I tag: any one who wants to do it

Help us fulfill our dream!

2008-10-07T08:38:00.000-07:00

So we are going to attempt to move the big stuff this weekend to our new home. If anyone has time we would appreciate some help. Please let us know if you can. I love you all!

Random acts of kindness

2008-10-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

So there are some amazing humans out there. Yesterday I was feeling like I didn't want to cook dinner so I decided to go and get Papa Murphy's pizza. I drove out to Lehi to the store and to my surprise it was closed. I am finding out that Utah County pretty much shuts down on Sundays. So then I thought that I could go to Costco and get one of their take and bake pizza's. So I went there. To my surprise they were out of pizza. So I had to go to the food court and order some. The cashier said it would take 10 minutes. So I sat down to do some people watching. I was just staring around and I noticed a man with some roses in his cart. I wondered what he got them for. He walked away and I thought he left the building. Later I saw him walk past me again. And then he came back past me. I thought he left again. A minute later he came from behind me and handed me a single pink rose. He said '' I think you deserve this, have a nice day." Then he just smiled and walked away. I started to cry bawl right there in front of everyone. I couldn't help it. What an angel that man was. I feel overwhelmed in my life right now. Such a simple act, yet it touched me to my soul. I love you, whoever and wherever you are!

Some people!

2008-10-03T11:50:00.000-07:00

So a guy came up to me today and started to pat my tummy and said I didn't know you were pregnant again. I couldn't believe it. Not to mention that another man this week mentioned that i looked crappy. And then asked if I was ok. I was... So I guess I look like a crappy pregnant lady. For shame on you dirty men! Didn't your mommies teach you not to do those kinds of things??? I guess it is time for a dang diet and exercise routine. Damn!

I love this family

2008-10-01T08:29:00.001-07:00

Bat Girl!!!

2008-10-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

A couple of days ago Sabrie brought Ammon's Batman mask to me and then she tried to put it on. I helped her put it on. And when I did, the smile that came to that baby's face was immense. She was in heaven. I took her to the mirror and she started to laugh. I then took her upstairs to show the rest of the family and they would laugh and then she would too! It was so cute. She didn't want to take it off. She is our little super hero girl!

Circus

2008-10-01T08:20:00.001-07:00

So on Sunday we went to the circus. It was so much fun. Ammon really loved the horses and motorcycles. Oh and of course the elephants. It was so fun to see both Sabers and Ammon pointing and laughing at all the fun things. After awhile Sabrie started to get bugged and wanted to get down off our laps. We had to keep passing her back and forth. And just when she started to settle down the dang circus ended. Grandma Brown came with us and got the kids thier first taste of cottoncandy. It ended up a little sticky, but so much fun! I am not sure we will go back for a few years but it was a good time.

Cornbelly's

2008-10-01T08:11:00.000-07:00

For a fun family outing we went to the delicous IHOP and then to a crazy cornmaze at Thanksgiving Point. Sabrie ate more than I knew was possible to eat for a little one. Ammon was so excited to go to a crazy cornmaze. When we got there it was overflowing with fun activities for the kiddies. They had a fun jumping pillow, a giant blowup dragon you can walk inside of, a cute tractor train, slides, and of course a cornmaze in the shape of David Archuleta. I have always dreamed of being so close to him, hehe. We got really lost and a little irritated after awhile, but it was a real fun time to be walking around with the family. The Walker clan joined us and it was nice to get out and just a have a crazy corny time!

Anniversary

2008-10-01T08:06:00.000-07:00

Brian and I had our 5 year anniversary on 09/12/08. We wanted to make it a special one so we went up to Snowbird and stayed a night. It was so beautiful. I love being in the mountains. We got a pass to ride all the fun rides like the Alpine Slide, zipline, tram, and others. We had a total blast. It was also Oktoberfest up there so we got a couple bratwursts and listened to some polka for awhile. It was amazing. I am so in love after all these years. I love being married to my sweet husband and can't wait for the next 5 years. I love you hunny!

Homeowners again

2008-10-01T08:03:00.000-07:00

Well it finally happend yesterday we closed on our new home in Eagle Mountain. We are sooo excited to move in and make this house our home. It will be kinda wierd to live in Utah County instead of Salt Lake. I am always worried that no one will want to come visit us. So please don't forget about the Goeckeritz crew.

Thankful

2008-07-10T10:09:00.000-07:00

Our 4th of July was soo much fun! We went to the Riverton carnival and watched the Fireworks. Ammon rode a pony and Sabers watched all the craziness around her happily. We are so greatful to live in America and to be a part of this amazing country. Thank you to all the troops for doing what you do for us!

Trip to G-pa Fry's

2008-07-10T09:48:00.000-07:00

So we just went to Grandpa and Grandma Kim's house. We had such a blast! Ammon got to go on his very first boat ride while Grandma Kim got to spend some precious time with Sabrie. It was so much fun for mommy and daddy too. We played a little basketball and a ton of beans! I am so glad I got to hug my Father too! I love St. George and can't wait to make it out again! I love you Sarah!!!!

St George Trip

2008-07-10T09:44:00.000-07:00

2008-07-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

Soccor Boy

2008-07-10T09:14:00.000-07:00

Ammon started Soccer a couple of weeks ago. He is so cute running all about the field chasing kids and ball. He signed up with one of his best buds Meric! He loves to play at first but by around half time he starts crying and just wants to hang out on Mom's lap. That's ok with me. I am so proud that he even tries. It is funny though, on the field there is a big dirt spot where half the kids will get side tracked and start playing in the dirt during the middle of the game. Half the parents are yelling at their kids to get out of the dirt and go kick the ball. I love it!

The Great Licorice Caper

2008-06-13T10:34:00.000-07:00

So grandpa is responsible for this one! Grandpa was eating licorice and thought it would be fun to give Sabers a taste.... He created a monster. She LOVED it. She did not want to let it go. And thus made a very big mess. Once I finally pried the tasty treat from her paws she freaked out. Screams of pure anger and frustration. I put her in the tub and she cried the whole time. It was so funny. Who knew one could love licorice so much???

The Bees and the Family

2008-06-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

So we all went to the Bees game last night. It was Ammon and Sabers first time going to a Baseball game. Ammon was bored at first until Daddy pulled him up on his lap and explained what was going on. Ammon got super excited and loved every minute of it from there. It was so cute to see Brian teaching Ammon something new and them bonding together. Sabers didn't know what to think, she just loved hanging out on Grandma's lap eating treats and cuddling. We ended up having to leave before the game was over because she got real tired and grumpy. But that is ok! We still had one of the best nights as a family ever!
Crazy side note to this family night... On the way there we were looking for a parking spot and we saw a little boy about 5 yrs old walking on the sidewalk and all of a sudden a dog comes booking it around the corner and attacks him. Brian pulled over and we jumped out of the car to chase the dog away. We called the police and Animal Control. The dog bit the kids leg open so he went to Insta Care. It was so sad. All I have to say is if that was one of my kids that dog would have no life left in him. Dead meat.... Well go Bees!

The new news!

2008-05-29T12:08:00.000-07:00

So yesterday our house went under contract. Awesome!!!! Hope fully all will go well and we will be able to move out on june 28th. So all those who have trucks beware... A little update on the Goeckeritz family. Ammon had his tonsils and Adnoids out a couple of weeks ago and it was an awful experience, the poor little guy didn't eat for two weeks. And he was just miserable. We didn't get any sleep either. It was the worst when we had to give him meds, he would freak out and so we would have to hold him down and force it down his throat. He would cry and cry. I felt like the worst mom in the world. Here was this little boy in so much pain and I felt like I was abusing him. Then after about a week of not pooping he tried to pinch one out and couldn't so we had to give him an enema. Talk about a rough two weeks for us. He is feeling much better this week but still has a hard time sleeping at night. I think he sleeps with his mouth open and it makes his throat dry out and hurt. He wakes up screaming. Lord it is hard being a parent sometimes. I can't even imagine what it would be like to have a child with an illness beyond a minor surgery. How do they do it? I feel so weak sometimes.

The kids started a new daycare this week alot closer to home, no more driving out to Magna and then back to West Jordan before work every morning woo hoo! I felt bad changing them but Ammon has other kids to play with and that has been so beneficial for him. They even do little art and music projects. Sabrie is as cute as ever. She has stolen my heart. I am so thankful for that baby. I can't imagine life without her. I had a dream the other night that I supposed to have another one and I actually want to. But I don't want to be prego... Poop. Plus Brian said we should wait until we are into a new house, so maybe another year or two. Well enough is enough. Go Jazz, oh wait they broke my heart....

The spring walks of the Goeckeritz crew

2008-05-09T10:09:00.000-07:00

We love going for walks no that the weather has gotten a little better. This is our walking attire. Sabrie loves to stare at all the amazing things on the outside world. It is so funny to watch her see new things. She is so bright and loves life. Ammon discovered a lady bug the other day and now he talks about them all the time. There is nothing better than taking a few minutes out of a day to gather up the family and get some fresh air. I have also been running alot. I am starting to like it, who knew? I ran the farthest I have ever run straight on tuesday, 2.60 miles. I was so proud of myself. Then I started thinking that the marathon I am striving for in September is way longer than that 2.60 miles. Dang I gotta work reallllllyyy hard. I am steppin it up to atleast to 3 miles today. We will see what happens, hopefully my muffin top reduces in size. hehehe....

Little Star

2008-05-09T10:02:00.001-07:00

Sabers is growing sooo fast. She is the most fun little girl I have ever met! She loves to eat baby food and rice cereal. I am so thankful because Ammon is a little turd when it comes to eating what I want him to. She will even eat the nasty peas. She started saying Mama about a week ago and she will try to copy you when you spit or cough. It is so dang cute. She has the cutest personality. I am so thankful that this baby is in my life. She makes me a better person.

House help!

2008-04-24T11:39:00.000-07:00

So our house has been on the market since November. We are trying to sell the dang thing so we can move out with Amy and Blake in Saratoga Springs. They are going to charge us only$600.00 a month for a year or two so we can save up some money to either build or buy our dream home. I am starting to get frustrated. I swear I am constantly cleaning my brains out. Last night we were supposed to have people come through so we cleaned only to have them not show up. Bollucks! When will the blessed day come that we wash our hands of this cute little house to move on to something more fitted for our family? If ya know any buyers send them our way! We are asking $265,000. What a great deal! Thanks a million....

Goeckeritz Look-alike Meter

2008-04-24T11:38:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

Goeckeritz Look-alike Meter

2008-04-24T11:29:00.001-07:00

MyHeritage: Family trees - Genealogy - Celebrities - Collage - Morph

My Celebrity look alikes

2008-04-24T10:09:00.000-07:00

Brian's Celebrity Look a Likes

2008-04-24T10:03:00.000-07:00

Cute Kiddies

2008-04-23T11:27:00.000-07:00

Easter pics! Ammon fell asleep after all the activites in his high chair. That is funny! Lulu is just lookin cute as ever.

2008-04-23T10:52:00.000-07:00

Brian and I went on a much needed vacation to Las Vegas at the end of Feb. We had so much fun. It was our first time gambling together. What a riot. I can see how people get addicted to that stuff. I didn't win any money but we sure had fun losing it. As you can tell I got a little sunburned. We were also there for a softball tournament. Brian and I are doing so great. Our marriage has never been better. He is working on his first Novel right now and that takes alot out of him. He hopes to have it done by August 2008. I really hope that someone will pick it up and publish it. If it gets published you all better buy that sucker up. I will even have him sign it for you! You watch he will be famous some day. I am famous in my own way I guess. I am the teller trainer for the oldest credit union in Utah, so that is exciting. I love my job at work and at home. I love being a mom and am excited to have one more baby some day. After that I think we will be done. I decided that I am going to run in a Marathon with a couple of other co-workers. I am so nervous, but excited. I have never done anything like this. Hopefully I will make it without dropping dead. It is Playoff time right now and I am totally psyched about our rockin Jazz!!!! Keep your socks on kids cuz they might just blowum away....

The happiest baby ever!

2008-04-23T09:16:00.000-07:00

Little Sabrie is now 6 Months old! Holy Moly how time flies. This baby is so amazing. She loves toys, rolling all over and her brother. She sat for the first time yesterday 04/22/08 all by herself. It made me so excited. Sabrie has many nicknames we call her little Lu Lu, Lulabella, bella, bellsy, and princess. She is the light of my life. I have never met a happier baby. We found out yesterday that she has ecxema, poopy! It is all over her arms and tummy. Poor lady. We got some cream, hopefully it will take it away. Maybe if I ask Criss Angel he could get us some magic ecxema remover cream with fairy dust!

Television is a break for mommy!

2008-04-23T08:50:00.000-07:00

So here is litte Ammy watching those cute creatures known as the Backyardigans. I know some might not let thier kids watch t.v., but for the Goeckeritz household it is a different story. Thanks to Dora and Diego Ammon is now counting in Spansh and English. He will also say help me in Spanish at random moments. It is so cute. I am truly thankful for the moments when Ammon is entertained by some t.v. I can then have a little time to myself. His new fav's are Curious George and The Land Before Time. He loves to pretend he is a Sharp tooth. It is soooo friggen cute. Ammon had his first sleep over a couple of weeks ago. I can't believe how big he is getting. He had a great time. I was afraid I would get a call in the middle of the night telling me to come get him. Ammon loves his friend Meric. I am so greatful for all his friends and their mommies. Ammon is almost 3 years old. He is the smartest little demon I have ever met. I am truly blessed to be his Mom.