7th Tri

Well, I am not even sure where to begin...we finish up this tri at the end of February with Christian taking his 2nd part National boards in March. I don't even know the words to describe this tri, but it has been one heck of a roller coaster, very busy, and draining! Chris is in clinic now where he gets to work with student patients and family members. He is really loving it even though he is beyond busy! He gets a lot of his patients from the Rugby players which is good for his numbers. He has to have 50 student adjustments and then 200 non student adjustments. He plans on studying abroad in 9th tri so this will be a great opportunity to get those numbers. We are not sure where he is going yet but he can't wait to go just for the experience and to bring Chiropractic to other parts of the world! The student clinic is only open during the evenings so this makes for a very long day. Every night Chris does not get home until 8 or 9 pm! Christian packs all his stuff the night before and always hangs his clinic coat and dress attire (he has to wear a collared shirt and tie in clinic) in the kitchen so he can just grab it and go since he is gone by 530-6am. 7th tri necessarily is not hard book wise just very busy work, especially when it comes to clinic paper work...oh the paperwork..LOL! Lets not forget as well that he has Rugby practice twice a week with games usually on the weekends that require him to be gone. He also has had lots of seminars this tri which take up most of his weekends and also require him to be away. Oh and did I mention he works a part time job too? Yes needless to say, we sure miss our Daddy! The boys NEVER see him, I mean NEVER! They are still in bed by the time he leaves and have gone to bed for the night by the time he gets home. Poor Treyson thinks his Daddy lives somewhere else because in his mind he knows that we go see Daddy at school and work but he never sees him at home. He is always asking me, "Can we please go see Daddy at him home?" It honestly breaks my heart and Chris's too. I mean if you think about it he kinda does live somewhere else, he is at Palmer way more then he is at home..LOL! They were not kidding when they said "welcome to the Palmer Widow life" and "they really are married to the school more then you!" Chris has been asking me to keep the kids up later just so he can come home and read them a book really fast and put them to bed. When I read them their nightly book they always ask for Daddy and get upset when he is not there.  To tell you the truth I am not sure it is going to get less busy or any easier so we are just trying to enjoy this journey of being a "Palmer Chiropractic Family" as we can. 

We usually throw Chris a "tri party" after each tri but honestly, he is just never home for us to give him one and celebrate. Nevertheless we are grateful for his efforts and its fun to mark one more tri done! We do not give a mark until the tri is completed so this picture shows he has completed 6 tri soon to be 7!! YAY, not too much longer! 

Back in November, Chris has his white coat ceremony. This is where they receive their white "doctor" coat to be officially inducted into the Palmer Clinic. 

 There are all guys that are in our ward part of the class of 131. 

(L-R) Brandon Wilson, Christian Price, Steven Pulous, Aaron Cunningham, David Marler.

Soon they will all be Doctors of Chiropractic! 

Here all the wives that came. Some could not come for various reasons but the funny thing is we are all pregnant here due in April, June, August..LOL! 

(L-R) Nicole Cunningham, Kerri Price, Tess Marler

We are missing Tammi Pulous, and Shari Wilson. 

 Me and my FUTURE CHIROPRACTOR!! 

So proud of him!! 

 We attempted a family picture and we all know how that goes with our boys...LOL! Making memories is what counts right:) 

We love our Chiropractor Daddy!! 

 Soon to be...

Dr. Christian Price, D.C.

I love saying and writing that:) 

I would honestly be lying if I said this "palmer life" is not hard! I never thought it was going to be this difficult but it is very challenging. I guess it is more rough on our family because Chris does have rugby and works a part time job,  if he did not have those things it would be a lighter load on our family for sure. We could not do it financially with out Chris having to work and his Rugby scholarship pays for half of our school as well. I think it is stressful for both of us. Chris slaves away at school all day, then he has clinic or rugby, then he has a seminar, rugby game, or works on the weekends. Then there's me, I am at home taking care or kids, making sure they are happy and fed, tending to the responsibilities of the household, working teaching Zumba, doing ICAA stuff, ect. I guess your seeing a pattern here, we are extremely beyond overloaded. It's hard to find time for each other let alone as a family. I also feel like I miss out on all the fun stuff like when my friends do "girl nights" and I can't go because my hubby is gone and I have my kids. I do feel like there is no me time but then I look at Chris and he has no me time either. It gets very depressing and overwhelming at times. I really do feel like a single parent. I often ask myself, "did I really sign up for this?" Working out as become my saving grace. A dumbbell and Zumba have become my psychiatrists. I know others have worse situations then me but like I said I am not going to sugar coat on how hard this has been on our family! I guess being pregnant does not help my emotions at all. I find myself crying for no reason, feeling sorry for our family, getting angry more easy (which is not like me), ect. I have been praying a lot to keep me sane and to have the right perspective. I know this is only a short time and it too shall pass. Some days are better then others and other days I want to just scream!! These times are rough but I know that we can get through them. I try my best everyday to have a good attitude and to just strive to be better. I have come to accept that this just comes with the whole "Palmer family package."  Our Father in Heaven has truly blessed us so I do try and count our blessing, and recount if necessary! I know the best is yet to come, I believe it wholeheartedly! Sometimes we have to make sacrifices for a greater outcome and although at times its frustrating, I know it will be worth it! 

Going to visit Daddy at school is a weekly thing. The boys love those adjusting tables when they get to go into the clinic, oh do they love them! They know that Daddy is learning how to "fix bodies!" and that he will be a "chirotractor" one day.  

 The boys had their first appointment with their Daddy Doc this past week. It went pretty well. These boys are very well known in the Clinic, let just say that:) 

Oh 7th tri, you have been a brutal one but we are enduring you well! I love my husband and I could not be a more proud wife. His presence his missed on a daily basis but I know it for a good cause why he can't be around. He is preparing our future for us and he takes that very serious. He provides for us without complaining. We could not make it without him and we love him so very much. He is a exceptional husband and father. I know he will make an awesome Chiropractor!!   

Hello 20-TWELVE!

It is halfway through Jan. and this month as just flown by so fast with so much going on.

First, we rang in our News years with a bunch of friends that stayed behind at Christmas break. We first took our boys out for ice cream for our treat for the night and then got a babysitter so we could go out. The Underwood's hosted at their house. It was a fun night filled with lots of games, laughter, and of course watching the ball drop. I really can't believe that its the year 2012! I am really excited for this coming year, yet its already draining me. It's going to be a great and busy year for our family! 

Second, we had our first snow fall finally!! My boys have been asking for snow since Christmas so they were so excited when they woke up and saw the blanket of snow we got. Of course we had to go out and play. I took the boys sledding...sorta. Porter fell asleep on our way there, then only 15 min into our sledding adventure a mean old man who I guess owned the sledding hill wanted us to leave. He actually was quite mean to us. I guess he does not like people using his hill for sledding! Weird, I know.  We attempted a snowman a couple days later when the snow was more hard, when the boys decided it was much more fun to run and jump in the snow shovel piles then build a snowman...LOL! Trey enjoys eating the snow. He called it, "snow ice cream." Porter just loves the snow too. He likes to take his gloves off and feel the snow until he realizes how cold it really is...LOL! We totally thought we were going to skip winter this year but it finally came and its been cold here in d-port. 

 YAY SNOW!!

 Treyson's adventures with 2012 snow fall...

 and Porters!!

Here's me and the babes:)

Third, I have been working really hard on Palmer's planner for the Chiropractic School as ICAA president. I don't want to get into the details of it but lets just say I will be glad when its DONE!! I should be getting the shipment sometime this week! YAY! 

Fourth, I started my new job at the YMCA as a Zumba instructor. I teach a couple nights a week. I had very first class this week and it was a blast. I had never taught my own class by myself only part of a class or a couple songs. It ended up being a huge party and so fun! I seriously love my job and all my Zumba ladies! I plan on teaching up until delivery and hopefully Zumba-ing this baby right out come April!! 

Fifth, we have been getting some major work done on our home. We received a letter in the mail about winterizing our home for low income families going to school. We looked into and had them come and examine our home to see if we qualify and we did. We got new insulation in our entire home, a new furnace, fridge, they fixed our doors, they put new fans in our bathrooms, ect. It honestly has been such a blessing to our family and we feel so grateful to have all this stuff done to our home for FREE! I honestly should not complain but it was hard the weeks they were here having to be gone all day with my kids or just to have workers coming in and out of your house all day long. Porter did not have a nap for those weeks they were here so I would just drive around and park somewhere and let Trey play in the car with this toys...LOL! My house is seriously a huge mess, I do not even know where to start...LOL! I know I can't complain but its was just hard not have your "own" house for weeks. We are seriously so thankful though for the opportunity to have these things done for our home. It has helped tremendously. They will be finishing up here soon and everything should be finalized by Feb.

Lastly, I am sad to report that I was released from Young Women's. I am honestly really beside myself about it. It was really unexpected. A couple of months back we had some issues with the President not being able to come to mutual because of her school schedule. It was understandable but she begged for her release and they would not grant it. I honestly thought then that the YW program was going to be re-done but it wasn't. We created a system that was working with the President not being able to be there and it was flowing really well. I remember the Bishopric saying to us that they believed they had the right people in YW's so this is why they did not want to make any changes even though it would be hard for our presidency. This tri Chris has his clinic hours on Wednesday nights and it has been almost impossible to find sitters for them seeming how I use the YW a lot to babysit and just people having stuff going on Wed. nights themselves. I have not been going to Wed night activities as much as I should because they have always asked at all cost for us not to bring our children, especially toddlers. I have not really had any other choice. I feel like I have done the best I could with my situation. I really love the YW program and serving in my calling as 2nd counselor, I have really grown as a person and daughter of God.  I will really miss it. The bishop said he has other plans for me in a couple months so I guess we will see. By the time I get another calling we will only have a short time left here in d-port so I am not sure what it will be....LOL! I honestly am fine with having no calling but then again I will embrace anything the Lord calls me to do. I am grateful for the time I had in Young Women's and the opportunity I had to serve the Lord and in the Church.  I will really really miss the girls :( I guess on the plus side I can now teach a Wednesday night Zumba class!!! :)

My goals for this year are very similar to to the previous years. I hate making resolutions because I always want to be striving to be better, making goal, ect. Life is just flying by....

So, Hello to the year 2012, it's already been a month of craziness and change! Bring on the rest of the year!! I am as ready as Ill every be.

New hair Debut & 6 Months Prego

I chopped my hair! I chopped a little more off then I wanted. I got a little scissor happy..LOL! It really did need it. I am not sure I even remember the last time my hair was cut so yes it was in need a of a haircut.  When I cut my hair it's like an all day thing. I am somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to doing it on my own. I love lots of layers and texture in mine since it's so thick. No one here has been able to cut it right so I was sick of paying big money and coming home and fixing it. At least if I were to mess up the only person to be mad at is me. I think it turned out pretty good even though when I go to run my fingers through it, it feels so short! I know its not short but its short for me. I have not had it shoulder length since beauty school. Anyway, it will be a nice change. I was going to cut bangs but I got really nervous. My SIL Kimber just cut bangs and now I really want to but when I talk to Christian he said, "you already chopped so much just leave it for now!" LOL, he is probably right.  This took me a couple days to get used to let alone doing drastic bangs I have not had since elementary school! Everyone says they like and I do to. Here's the Debut of the new hair...

Before...

 After..

On to the pregnancy...

Here is the belly.. 6 months pregnant! 

25 weeks almost 26 and feeling really fantastic!! I sometimes for get I am pregnant. Of course I am starting to feel the roundness of the belly and the weight even though it has not been much. I am still in my regular jeans I just have to rubber band them. With my other boys I could not get my regular jeans over my hips by this point. This is good news:)  They say with each one your body feels worse and worse and I can honestly say that this one has been my easiest and best pregnancy ever!! If all my pregnancy could feel like this depending on how labor and delivery goes I could have many many many more babies!! When I say this, it scares Chris even though we want a big family...LOL! He just says there should be one "many" not several...haha!  I am feeling the little man cub move around in there finally. He still does not move as much as my other boys but he is a mover especially after I eat something sweet...LOL! By this time I usually have the glorious (not really) brown line going up the middle of my tummy but I have not got it yet with this one...hopefully I don't. I am starting to get crampy and tightness after my hard work out. Luckily my magnetic flex saves the day. Midwife says I am clear to do what I am doing up until I deliver until they say others wise. I picture my water breaking during a work out...haha, now wouldn't that be fun!?! 

The only thing that's been hard is what people say to me when I tell them its another boy. Usually strangers or just acquaintances. It's rather insulting sometimes and I have wanted to punch people. I guess it has thrown me for a loop because I never got these comments with Porter. I honestly hate when they rub it in when they have one of each, like they are better parents or something. I guess 3 boys to some people is insane or too much. Here are some comments I have gotten...

- "You poor thing!" 

-"Guess you have to get it correct this time!" 

-"God must have not gotten not got it right!"

-"I am sorry, good luck with that!"

"Oh man, your crazy...that is too bad!"

ANNOYING!! 

I have had a couple people be really excited and say nice things but its usually people that have all the same gender as well. One lady said to me that had 4 girls, "well at least we get a lot of attention when we go out!..LOL. 

People had no clue that I really did want a girl or thought it was at first they just assume. I am so thrilled for another little guy and when I thinking of him makes me ectatic! I get a lot, "well didn't you want a girl?" I tell them yes of course who wouldn't after having 2 of the same, it is a very innate natural feeling to want a different gender. We are so stoked for 3 boys though. I usually get a weird look after that statement. Our boys are studs and such a blast and we will just hope for a girl next time:)  Also I let them know that even if this was a girl we would still have more children so it really does not matter. This is when I get the ghostly look of death that I belong in a mental institution....LOL! Funny how people are when it comes to having kids these days or large families. Maybe its because they see my other rambunctious boys and they just try and find something to say which it usually comes out rude like the comments above! Like they think I can't handle it or I am just too young to be having this many kids. Any baby is a blessing and my boys are so adorable.. this one will be no different. There are many women who can not bare children, have children who have passed on, or really sick, disabled, ect. Any baby is a gift from our Heavenly Father and were excited for this bundle of joy! 

Excited to be a Mama of 3 little men for now.... 15 weeks until little Mister gets here. Am I ready at all? NOPE!!! Having said that, I can hardly wait to snuggle with those soft baby cheeks and smell that newborn smell!! I had a dream I gave birth to a blue eyed blond curly hair baby boy...not likely but hey I would take it! Can't wait to meet him and see his personality grow and develop. I love my boys. Cheers to being a Mother of 3 little men pipsqueaks!! 

My 1st Book of Mormon

9 years ago, on January 3rd, 2003, I entered into the waters of baptism to become part of The Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints. Every year this day comes around I begin to reflect back on all the glorious memories that changed my life forever. Looking through some things from my baptism I came across a Book of Mormon that I had saved for some reason. I was sad that I could not find any of my photos anywhere of this special day. Anyway, When I opened it I was only to find and inscription written to me which said.....

Dear Kerri, 

I am giving you this book because I care so much about you. I know this very book I am writing on is SO true. Kerri, I challenge you to read it and learn of its teachings. When I am lost and when I feel that there is no one out there, this book brings me the biggest comfort that will ever be. You have already graced me with a great friendship between you and me. I want you to know that...that  will always be there no matter whatever way you choose, but Kerri I believe that you already know the right path, which is the LDS Church. I can not say more then that this Church is the only true Church on this earth. Kerri Galea, I personally promise that if you follow its teaching and follow Jesus Christ you and I live with him together, forever. Kerri you have opened new doors for me and there are so many great doors you will open if you open your heart unto the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Kerri by helping saving you, you are helping saving me. I love you not only as a great friend but a sister in Zion. I will help you every step of the way. The choice is now yours, you will make the right one...I know it! 

Your friend, tall and skinny FOREVER..

Anthony C. Johnson or Ferno


I wrote this word for word, punctuation and all. After reading that today I realized that this was my very 1st Book of Mormon! Reading that now meant more to me then it did when I first read it. Tears of joy came over me as I sat and read through this. This Book meant so much to me. It's the book that changed my life forever. Anthony and I became great friends our Senior year and I pretty sure he was really nervous giving the Book of Mormon to the head cheerleader of the school, not knowing what would happen. We had talk about the Church on and off and I believe I had been once or twice. It was not until I received the Book of Mormon that the true change began. It was not a sudden thing for me, it took time, patience, and love on every ones part to convert my heart to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There are so many people to thank that helped me and believed in me through this long process. You know who you are. My heart is seriously so full tonight as I write so if my words seems jumbled and out of order please don't mind.

I actually have not talk to Ferno in a while but I hope he knows that because of this gift he gave me that we will forever be eternal friends. I owe him a debt of gratitude. The Book of Mormon brought us together, it was no coincidence. Heavenly Father knew we needed each other and for that I am truly grateful. I am  not even quite sure of the exact date of when for the first time I held in my hands a sacred volume of scripture, I wish I did. I just know that this book was completely new to me. I remember it being hard for me to read and understand at times but I wanted and had a desire to learn. After all one of my best friends put me to the challenge so I was not going to let him down. I remember my family and peers learning I was reading this book and them not having very nice to things to say about it. Every time I read I knew the things they were saying were untrue because there was just something about he spirit of the book. Almost all the passages that I read talked about Jesus Christ, salvation, atonement, repentance, ect. I certainly purposed that there is no way this book is of the devil, or a made up story. I will admit that a lot of the stuff I was reading I did not comprehend that well but I knew what I was reading was something good and from God. I remember reading the promise that if I “would ask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if the things I had read were true; and if I would ask with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ, he would manifest the truth of it unto me, by the power of the Holy Ghost” I tried to follow those instructions, as I understood them. I prayed every night sometimes even several times during the day and just asked God if this was the right thing. I expected a glorious manifestation to come at once as an overpowering experience but it did not happen as such. Nevertheless, it felt good and I never felt any negative feelings at all. It was then I began to believe. The next verse has an even greater promise: “By the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things”. I did not know how the Holy Ghost worked, I mean I did not even know what the Holy Ghost was even though the Book of Mormon explains it a number of times in a number of ways. I was the still small voice and the throbbing heart that kept me going, it just felt right. I was later given a Bible and told to read them together. This was good for me to see how the stories fit together in both books. My testimony of it did not come all at once even though I wanted it to at times. It came in pieces, little by little as my starving soul yearned to learn more. I began to take the missionary discussion by this point. I was very reluctant to take them but it was a good decision since I did learn so much from them. I grew to love them so much for the lessons they were teaching me. I began to attend Church and went pretty religiously, sometimes even by myself. I grew to love the people and I could feel that they loved me. I felt like I belonged. I did not read the whole Book of Mormon before I was baptised, I did not need to. The change of heart happened before I even was close to finishing it. This is how powerful the book is. The missionaries kept committing me to baptism and then when the day came I would say I still felt I was not ready. The missionaries invited me to baptism because they felt that maybe this would help me see what I could experience too. It was on that very day that I knew that the Gospel of Jesus Christ was true. I am not even sure how it happened but I remember praying so hard that God would tell me if this Gospel was true and if I were doing the right thing. It was during the songs we sang at the baptism, I actually don't even recall what song it was but during the song I was thinking and pondering about my feelings and all of a sudden the spirit hit me really strong. It was really amazing because I honestly felt a little stunned, I could not even speak. I was overcome totally with the spirit, I truly felt that burning in my bosom that the Book of Mormon speaks about. I never could explain it then but now when I look back is that I felt peace, like there was something missing in my heart and on that day it was put back. Nothing else mattered, I did not have to be afraid anymore, I did not have to worry anymore. I felt healed. After I kind of came out of my spiritual cloud the only words I could say was, "I know, I know, I know!" I remember being so excited and telling the missionaries that for real this time I was ready for baptism. I immediately went over to Ferno's house and told him the news. We set the baptism date and it so happened to be Anthony's birthday. It was perfect. I really felt like I was doing what God wanted me to do. I was ready:) My baptism day could not have been more perfect. Thinking about it just makes fireworks go off inside me. I would like to leave you with my testimony...


I am so grateful for my 1st Book of Mormon. I have since read the Book of Mormon a couple times and each time I read it I learn something new not only about the Book but myself as well. It has answered my prayers, been a guide in my life when I have questions, and most of all I have developed a closer relationship to my Father in Heaven and Brother Jesus Christ. Every time I have read it cover to cover I have blossomed and grown in my testimony of the Truthfulness of the everlasting Gospel. It is planted in the heart and nourished by learning the doctrines, keeping the covenants, and participating in the ordinances of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Nine years of experience now with the Book of Mormon have taught me the truth of the Prophet Joseph’s statement that it is “the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man will get nearer to God by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book." I love the way Wilford Woodruff put when speaking about the Book of Mormon, “All the ingenuity of all the men under heaven could not compose and present to the world a book like the Book of Mormon. Its principles are divine, they are from God. They could never emanate from the mind of an impostor, or from the mind of a person writing a novel. Why? Because the promises and prophecies it contains are being fulfilled in the sight of all the earth.” I know this to be TRUE. So as I write to you this very night that I baptised 9 years ago, I bare a strong witness and conviction of the goodness of this sacred book and that it is indeed the word of God.  The good that has come into my life since that day I trace back to the divinity and influence of this book given to me almost a decade ago. I am far from perfect, gee whiz I am way far from it....but I know that through the atonement of our Savior that I can become perfect. The Gospel bring me happiness and hope. I am so thankful to even be apart of it. Jesus Christ is my Redeemer, I know he lives. Joseph Smith was a great man, the more I learn about him the more I have so much respect  and love for what he did in bringing forth the true Gospel. I look how far I have come in these many years and I am filled with so much gratitude for the blessing my Heavenly Father gives me even when I still make mistakes. I have a loving husband and Father to my Children. I have 2 beautiful sons, soon to be three that my Father in Heaven has in trusted me with. I honestly am so humbled right now it is hard to find the words to write about my feelings of the Gospel.  This is Christ Church. He is the life and light of in this crazy cruel world. I tell you all with a surety of my very soul that this is the everlasting Gospel. The truth has been revealed to me, I found my way....my way back home. I know, I know because I can feel it. I leave this with you with tears of joy streaming down my face...in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.


Here I am almost a decade later:) 

This pic was actually taken a couple months ago...
Here is one of my favorite talks ever given about the Book or Mormon....

Rewind {Christmas Parties}

Yes, it is already Jan. and I am still posting about Christmas stuff. I already have all my Christmas stuff pack up and it will soon be put away. The month of December was full of Christmas parties for us.

First, was our annual ICAA couple night out Christmas dinner. I was in charge of the whole thing and gave a little speech in the middle. We handed out our "ask me why my spine is so fine" shirts and also sold the last of our Palmer Christmas ornaments. The food, service, and company was wonderful. I am so excited for this upcoming year and the things we have planned for the club. It was really a good night. I have a couple new people on my board since some graduated and moved away. This positron I have keeps me busy...I have been working all break on the Palmer 2012 planner that we are in charge of. Its been a long process and I will be glad to have it done. I am thankful for all the wives in the club help and support. I could not do it with out them. Love ICAA.  

 Second, that same night later was also the Rugby Christmas Banquet. We only got to make an appearance since my other responsibilities with ICAA had to be met first. We mingled for a little while and then we had to get home. 2012 will be Christian's last season of Rugby. Pretty big deal. He has accomplished so much and I look forward to them going to the Championships again in June. 

 Third, that same night was also our 1st ward Christmas party. We could not do all three so my friend from the 2nd ward invited me to theirs that would be help the next day. Christian unfortunately had to work but the boys were anxious to see Santa and I knew he would be there. The boys and I really had fun together, we all three wore our Santa hats. 

PS. Don't mind my scratch on my lip that I picked at and made worse! 

 Both the boys loved Santa. They sat on his lap and just smiled. "Santa, Santa, ho, ho, ho...is what they kept saying. 

 My boys were a hoot that night....it was probably all the sugar cookies they ate, LOL! They looked so adorable in their matching sweaters and Santa hats. I love them so much, they really make events like this so much fun! Thanks for letting us party with you 2nd ward! 

Third, We hosted our own Christmas Eve Party Brunch at our house. We had some couple's come over who did not have plans. We feasted with some yummy grub and just had a good time. It was short and sweet since most of the people came had other plans that day as well. We took pics in front of the tree and this time we actually got one good one:) 

YAY for Christmas Parties! I promise I am done posting about Christmas. Now lets bring on the NEW YEAR!!