Happy Halloween!

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Ya, we love Star Wars....we're those people!

Lia Sophia

I am hosting a Lia Sophia jewelry party on October 30th at my house at 6:30. Let me know if you want to place an order or you need directions to my house and I can email them to you! Even if you don't want to place an order come on by and have something to eat and visit! Its a good excuse to get away from the boys! You can check out the jewelry on their website, www.liasophia.com

A Dear Friend

I've been in shock since Tuesday when I found out about Brian. I can't imagine how his family is feeling, its so unreal. Brian was the best friend any one could ask for and I was lucky enough to have him as one of my best friends. I wish so much that we had kept in touch more after highschool...I have so many fun memories of him. I was able to track down a close friend of ours, Jr, and let him know and he is just as saddened by this. We all lived realy close to one another so were always at one of our houses staying up late and goofing off. My Dad would come down stairs and kick them both out and that would happen again as soon as they worked up the courage to come back! We were always together or on the phone, all my stand out senior year moments include them. We use to have fun taking our younger siblings sledding at woods ranch....I could go on and on. Anyway, Jr and I talked about how sometimes it takes something like this to make us realize how lucky we are for the friends we have. That is so true, and just because we don't talk all the time or haven't talked for years...they are still apart of us and who we are. Hopefully we can learn from this and let our family and friends know how much we love them. My heart and prayers are with Brian's family right now, especially his wife and 2 boys.

Our beloved Brian returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father on October 21, 2008, unexpectedly during the infamous Barney family deer camp. Although Brian lived most of his life in Phoenix, AZ, he was born in Panguitch, UT on October 19, 1981. 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 at 4:00 p.m.
A memorial account has been set up at Zions Bank in the name of Brian Fink Memorial Donation.

Lake Powell Triathlon

I did my first triathlon last weekend in Lake Powell and it was awesome! I am an addict, I'm already trying to find my next one! I did the Sprint event, which is 1/2 mile swim.....12.5 mile cycling.....3.1 mile run. It was hard but not nearly as hard as I thought it would be! I had 3 goals going into it, finish the race, don't get last and don't stop on the run....and I did it! And to my surprise I ended up getting third in my age group!lol Over all I was the second woman in the swim and tenth with the men, which was funny because the men got a ten minute head start on the women! ha There were about 400 competitors and I got 72 over all....not to0 bad huh! I feel weird saying this but I am so proud of myself! The adrenalin was amazing, it just pushes you through the race and it stayed with me the rest of the day! I was just high all day! I didn't feel tired or soar....and then I woke up the next day and that all changed! I was the most soar on Monday and after that it was gone!

Training for the race was so much fun! I pulled Raife behind me on the bike and he loved it! The extra 20 pounds really helped in the race I'm sure! I also took him in his stroller when I went running....I say when because I only ran 3 times....I hate running! I tried to talk Brett into doing it with me but he wasn't sure about the swim so he was a volunteerinstead! He directed the bikers! He wishes now that he would have done it with me....so next time it will be both of us! You should seriously try it! Its a great fun way to stay in shape and keeps you motivated! It was amazing!




Raife after 2 of our bike ride training sessions!


My Mom took the race pictures and had a hard time taking action shots as you can see!lol Mom and Mara were great babysitters during the race!

Temple and Blessing Day!

On September 27 we were able to take Raife to the Temple and have him sealed to us and then we had him blessed later that afternoon. It was amazing, we had all of our immediate families present and a lot of Raife's biological family there as well. Words can't even begin to describe the happiness and spiritual high we were experiencing. We are so thankful for all of your prayers in our behalf and are so greatful to our Heavenly Father for making all of this possible. Being a Mom and Dad is everything we thought it would be...and then some!