Here are some of her friends and team mates.
After the show we went to Derek Hough and Mark Ballas concert- we got VIP passes. The girls had a riot, and loved rocking out to Cute Derek.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Dancing With the Stars
Mikaylas Studio "Center Stage" and their Jr, Teen and Sr. Companies and one of our mini teams-had the priveledge of performing with the Dancing With the Stars Tour. They did their production number "I'm Alive". They did an amazing job! It was such a great opportunity for them, and for our studio. She loved every second of it, and loved watching the stars. Here are a few photos of them warming up.
Here are some of her friends and team mates.
After the show we went to Derek Hough and Mark Ballas concert- we got VIP passes. The girls had a riot, and loved rocking out to Cute Derek.
Here are some of her friends and team mates.
After the show we went to Derek Hough and Mark Ballas concert- we got VIP passes. The girls had a riot, and loved rocking out to Cute Derek.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Can we say WOW!
I have to put a shout of praise out to our Mikayla! She is an amazing girl! We went to "Nuvo" this past weekend. It is a dance competition in Salt Lake. Center Stage did an "AWESOME" job. They pretty much swept the competition. We even had 3 numbers (out of 4) that got to perform at the closing awards. It was amazing. Mikayla got a $250 scholarship for Outstanding Dancer in the Jazz catagory. She worked hard and loved it!
We spent Friday night at the Radison and had a great time. Here is a photo of Mikayla and two of her closest buddies Emilee and Jill.
We laughed all night! There was even a point we couldnt get Em off the floor she was laughing so hard.
We were excited to have Grandpa and Grandma Scoresby come and watch the comp.
The kids did a spectacular job on their last dance "I'm alive". It was extra special as they dedicated it to Hefa Tuita who just recently passed away. He is the father of three of our dancers from Center Stage. It was amazing.
We came home late Saturday night, and spent all day cramming for the spelling Bee. Mikayla won her class spelling B last week and had to compete yesterday for the school spelling B.
It was very nerve racking for the momma bear. Steve was calm cool and collected, but our smarty pants daughter (who only wanted to make it through round one-to beat the third graders) WON the freakin spelling B!
She will now study for the next few months and represent her school at the regional/state wide comp in February!
Good Job Mikayla! We are proud of you! We love you sista! You rock!
We spent Friday night at the Radison and had a great time. Here is a photo of Mikayla and two of her closest buddies Emilee and Jill.
We laughed all night! There was even a point we couldnt get Em off the floor she was laughing so hard.
We were excited to have Grandpa and Grandma Scoresby come and watch the comp.
The kids did a spectacular job on their last dance "I'm alive". It was extra special as they dedicated it to Hefa Tuita who just recently passed away. He is the father of three of our dancers from Center Stage. It was amazing.
We came home late Saturday night, and spent all day cramming for the spelling Bee. Mikayla won her class spelling B last week and had to compete yesterday for the school spelling B.
It was very nerve racking for the momma bear. Steve was calm cool and collected, but our smarty pants daughter (who only wanted to make it through round one-to beat the third graders) WON the freakin spelling B!
She will now study for the next few months and represent her school at the regional/state wide comp in February!
Good Job Mikayla! We are proud of you! We love you sista! You rock!
Delights of December
The month just marches on and our lives never seem to slow down! On December 3rd we made a holiday hand wreath. This is something we havnt done for a few years so it was kind of fun for us.
On the 4th our cute little Elf "Dugan" delivered a new Christmas puzzle for our family to enjoy. I hate puzzles but have really enjoyed hanging out at the bar downstairs putting it together with the fam.
Its a Christmas Eye Spy so Mason LOVES it!
On the 5th we made Candy Cane reindeer. Boy the kids got creative. Megs reindeer even had a feather boa.
On the 6th is "St. Nickolas Day the kids put their shoes outside of their bedroom doors the night before and St. Nickolas fills their shoes with little presents and goodies. I didn't get a photo because I was in Salt Lake with Mikayla.
On the 7th we went to Uncle E's house for our annual Scoresby Family "Family Home Evening".
We had a great time. We did White Elephant gifts, goodies and a lesson!
And on the 8th- we went to see Mikayla and Meg do their Christmas recital. They did a great job! Thanks Becca for being such a great teacher and being so patient!
On the 4th our cute little Elf "Dugan" delivered a new Christmas puzzle for our family to enjoy. I hate puzzles but have really enjoyed hanging out at the bar downstairs putting it together with the fam.
Its a Christmas Eye Spy so Mason LOVES it!
On the 5th we made Candy Cane reindeer. Boy the kids got creative. Megs reindeer even had a feather boa.
On the 6th is "St. Nickolas Day the kids put their shoes outside of their bedroom doors the night before and St. Nickolas fills their shoes with little presents and goodies. I didn't get a photo because I was in Salt Lake with Mikayla.
On the 7th we went to Uncle E's house for our annual Scoresby Family "Family Home Evening".
We had a great time. We did White Elephant gifts, goodies and a lesson!
And on the 8th- we went to see Mikayla and Meg do their Christmas recital. They did a great job! Thanks Becca for being such a great teacher and being so patient!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
December Means........
Christmas fun and tradition for our family. We all love the holidays. Not so much the gifts (they are fun), but the time we spend together. I'm hoping to make it extra special this year for everyone.
Dugan our little Christmas elf arrived with a package on Monday after school. He left the kids their Christmas countdown chain(with something new to do each day together), a new ornament, a new Christmas video, a Chocolate Countdown calendar, an art book and a letter from Santa. The kids were thrilled!
Day #1-the kids spent decorating the family room with holiday chains and snowflakes. White lights and gold beads. Our basement looks like a scene from the mall on the movie "Elf".
December 2nd-The kids got ceramic ornaments to paint for their trees in their bedrooms.
Megs Snowman
Kayla's Tree (she spent an hour getting the sparkles just perfect!)
Mace and his Santa!
Everyday in December is filled with time together! The gift of "Time".
Dugan our little Christmas elf arrived with a package on Monday after school. He left the kids their Christmas countdown chain(with something new to do each day together), a new ornament, a new Christmas video, a Chocolate Countdown calendar, an art book and a letter from Santa. The kids were thrilled!
Day #1-the kids spent decorating the family room with holiday chains and snowflakes. White lights and gold beads. Our basement looks like a scene from the mall on the movie "Elf".
December 2nd-The kids got ceramic ornaments to paint for their trees in their bedrooms.
Megs Snowman
Kayla's Tree (she spent an hour getting the sparkles just perfect!)
Mace and his Santa!
Everyday in December is filled with time together! The gift of "Time".
Thanksgiving 2008
We had a fabulous Thanksgiving! We spent pretty much most of the weekend with my cousins Kim and Troy. We ate till we were sick! Holy Cow! The food was fab! I think the game of the weekend ended up being "Speed Scrabble!" I am finally feeling like I am getting better at it. So I will need to challenge Kristel and Jenny!
Here is Kim, Troy and Mick preparing the bird!
Of course for me, it isnt Thanksgiving unless you shop on "Black Friday". I usually go with my Best Friend Cheri' but she deserted me and went to see her mom in Cali. "Freakin Cheri!". Two of my friends Mindy and Tracy indulged me and my santa hat and stockings. We braved it at 4 am! Got some great deals, and had a blast!
I am thankful for so many things, but mostly for my health, my family, my hot man Stevie wonder buns, and my great friends!
Here is Kim, Troy and Mick preparing the bird!
Of course for me, it isnt Thanksgiving unless you shop on "Black Friday". I usually go with my Best Friend Cheri' but she deserted me and went to see her mom in Cali. "Freakin Cheri!". Two of my friends Mindy and Tracy indulged me and my santa hat and stockings. We braved it at 4 am! Got some great deals, and had a blast!
I am thankful for so many things, but mostly for my health, my family, my hot man Stevie wonder buns, and my great friends!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Activity Days
I am the Activity Days leader in my ward. I have been doing this for about a year and a half. I love it. I get to be with Mikayla and Meg. They are so busy, that it is fun for me to get to spend a little extra time with them. Here is a photo of my cute girls after their activity. My good friend Jane is an Activities Day Leader as well, I stole this flower barrett idea from her. Thanks Jane! The girls loved it, and its so fun to see them wearing their flowers!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
That wonderful Man in My Life
My sister in law Kristel tagged me-so here goes!
I do have to say though that I do have the most wonderful man in the world. He is perfect for me. He has been so awesome to take care of me the past 3 months. He has cried, laughed, and rejoiced with me for 26 years. We have been through a ton in our life time together, but there is no one I would rather be with than my Steve. I love you babe!
What's your husband's name? Stephen Layne Scoresby
How long have you been married? Too long! Just kidding! - 21 years
How long did you date? We dated for 5 years before we got married (minus the 2 years he was on his mission). I waited, but really dated more -I mean really, come on! We joke that we went through puberty together.
How old is he? 43
Who eats more sweets? He does, but we both have a chocolate addiction!
Who said "I Love You" first? He is insistant that it was him. He said I wouldn’t say it until he did first. For crying out loud it was before his mission! But I love him more!
Who is taller? Steve. At one time, I was a little taller than him though.
Who is a better singer? Um... ME!.
Who is smarter? Depends on the topic. But he will say he is smarter.
Who does the laundry? Me–are you kidding! I think he has only done laundry three times in 21 years.
Who pays the bills? Steve-o
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me.
Does he snore? UM YES! Like a chainsaw! I now sleep with Darth Vadar as he wears a C-Pap so that the whole fam can sleep. (Although I am suffering from insomnia now so sleep is not an option in my world).
What does he do in his spare time? He loves to watch movies, play risk 2010, play online games.
Who mows the lawn? We hire it out! He hasn't mowed in 4 years!.
What is his favorite candy bar? He likes anything chocolate.
Who cooks dinner? I do, although he is always good to help out and has a few of his own specialties that he cooks for us. He is also the master BBQer!
Who drives? Steve does when we travel. I take a dramamine and wrangle the kiddies. But normally I am the dance taxi mom.
Who is the first to say they are wrong? We both pretty much do it! But he is really good at admitting when he is wrong, I am a little more stubborn.
Who kissed who first? He did- At the door when I was 16! Aw!
Who asked who out first? Steve-but how could he not, I would not leave him alone. I always found an excuse to be with him and all of his senior friends.
Who wears the pants? This is a LOL question. We are both the oldest children in our families and so this had been a struggle for us for a LONG time. Now we take turns being large and in charge.
Does he say he loves you every day? Yes he does! I love you Stevie Wonder Buns!
In return the people I tag are: Sheri, Jane, Deanne and Jenna
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Dutch Babies
The holidays are about traditions. As I have been thinking about all of the fun things we do during the holidays, I am reminded of a tradition that happens nearly every week! "Dutch Babies"! Steve makes these german pancakes for our family almost every Sunday. He has become a pro at it! The kids love them! They eat them with powdered sugar and syrup and think its quite the treat. They groan when I make them, as mine are in the squat and flat. I guess I will leave this dish up to Steve!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
A Friday Gift
OK so I have a "smart-alec" for a hubby. Because of the severity of all of the fun menopause issues I am going through, Stevie Wonder Buns thought it would be funny to get me a gift that would help in my demise. So, I now am the owner of hand fans. Straight from Korea! Nice huh! Yeah he is so funny, needless to say I did not laugh to loud. Dont tell him that I secretly use them!
Did I mention, I cant wait for the SNOW!
Did I mention, I cant wait for the SNOW!
Hallows Eve
Our family loves Halloween. We usually host a big neighborhood party a few days before the event for neighbors and friends, but this year-I just couldnt do it,but we have definate plans for next year!
It ended up being a packed fun day for everyone. I was "Exhausted" and had to take several breaks. (*I cant wait to be back to 100%!)
The day started off with class parties. The kids dressed up and had all kinds of fun in their classes.
I then took a huge carload of kids to Provo to Trick or Treat on their Center Street business Event. It was pretty much fun. That is where I got worn out, and had to take a breather.
We made sugar cookies, and had our usual chili for dinner.
Our spooks then went out to haunt the neighborhoods.
Mikayla insisted on being a "Nice Witch"....She would not even wear any make up. She was cute!
Meg was the queen of Bats (I have no idea what that is, but then changed to a vampiress).
Mace was a Vampire as well. He loved being scarry. We went through a haunted house. He loved it! He went twice. I ran out, and Mikayla never made it through. He must be a boy! He loved the chainsaws!
I was a vampire too---Mace and I had fun teaming up!
Our Spooks!
Ane here is Steve the "Party Poop"-who only took the kids out to a few houses, and took the job of answering the doors. Oh well someone has to do it!
We had a fun evening and I am quite certain it will take a few days on my part to re-coop, and for the kids to come off of a sugar high!
It ended up being a packed fun day for everyone. I was "Exhausted" and had to take several breaks. (*I cant wait to be back to 100%!)
The day started off with class parties. The kids dressed up and had all kinds of fun in their classes.
I then took a huge carload of kids to Provo to Trick or Treat on their Center Street business Event. It was pretty much fun. That is where I got worn out, and had to take a breather.
We made sugar cookies, and had our usual chili for dinner.
Our spooks then went out to haunt the neighborhoods.
Mikayla insisted on being a "Nice Witch"....She would not even wear any make up. She was cute!
Meg was the queen of Bats (I have no idea what that is, but then changed to a vampiress).
Mace was a Vampire as well. He loved being scarry. We went through a haunted house. He loved it! He went twice. I ran out, and Mikayla never made it through. He must be a boy! He loved the chainsaws!
I was a vampire too---Mace and I had fun teaming up!
Our Spooks!
Ane here is Steve the "Party Poop"-who only took the kids out to a few houses, and took the job of answering the doors. Oh well someone has to do it!
We had a fun evening and I am quite certain it will take a few days on my part to re-coop, and for the kids to come off of a sugar high!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Fall Festivities
It is so good to be out doing things again! I'm a little slow but it is good! Last week I went with the first graders to Hee Haws in Pleasant Grove. Mace had a great time, and LOVED the slide. His favorite part was feeding the goats. His favorite story is the "Three Billy Goats Gruff" so he was in heaven feeding the biggest goat!
The girls have been bugging me to go to Pumpkin Land to get their pumpkins and walk through the corn maze. We have done this every year since Mikayla was a little girl. It's fun, and the kids love it, and I have the same pictures every year. The kids are just older. I dont so much love pumpkinland. I think it is run down and there are mice running around everywhere. (yeah I know its a farm--but it could be kept up a little. Even Mikayla commented on how bad she felt for some of the animals) We had fun though, and the kids picked out some great pumpkins.
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Last night we spent the evening carving our pumpkins. We really had a great time this year. The kids are getting older, and they all cleaned out their pumpkins. Even Mikayla. They all carved their faces too. We were amazed at Meg, she is so creative and focused. We cant wait to light them up in a few nights.
Mikayla hates pulling out the guts!
Mason loves the guts!
Creativity only happens in moms craft room! LOL
The girls have been bugging me to go to Pumpkin Land to get their pumpkins and walk through the corn maze. We have done this every year since Mikayla was a little girl. It's fun, and the kids love it, and I have the same pictures every year. The kids are just older. I dont so much love pumpkinland. I think it is run down and there are mice running around everywhere. (yeah I know its a farm--but it could be kept up a little. Even Mikayla commented on how bad she felt for some of the animals) We had fun though, and the kids picked out some great pumpkins.
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Last night we spent the evening carving our pumpkins. We really had a great time this year. The kids are getting older, and they all cleaned out their pumpkins. Even Mikayla. They all carved their faces too. We were amazed at Meg, she is so creative and focused. We cant wait to light them up in a few nights.
Mikayla hates pulling out the guts!
Mason loves the guts!
Creativity only happens in moms craft room! LOL
Monday, October 27, 2008
NYCDA
This past weekend Mikayla and I went to the NYCDA regionals in Salt Lake City. This was her first time to ever compete in this competition. The teams have been working hard and their hard work paid off. All of their pieces qualified for New York this summer. Our Teen and Senior companies rocked the house! Mikayla and her team (Junior Company) danced with the Teens and Seniors in a Production number. It was so awesome. They got a platinum score! YEAH! Center Stage has some really awesome talent. I know that we are so glad that she has gotten the training and opportunities she has. So I guess we are off to New York for a week in July. She is sooooo excited. Center Stage Dancers and Directors--you did AWESOME!
One of Mikayla's goals was to make Junior company!
Another Goal or Mikaylas was to dance at NYCDA!
And her big goal was to get to go to New York with this awesome team!
One of Mikayla's goals was to make Junior company!
Another Goal or Mikaylas was to dance at NYCDA!
And her big goal was to get to go to New York with this awesome team!
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday Gifts
Many years ago-back in the day. Some of our best friends (Dave and Sher)lived by us. We hung out all the time. Some of my funnest and funniest memories of my early married life are with Dave and Sher. So this story is dedicated to my good friend Dave Hone....I came home on Tuesday to find a gift. It was mixing spoons.
Ok, so I thought that this was random. And mixing spoons as a gift? So, I said to Stevie Wonder Buns-"Whats up with the spoons?" He said it was a Tuesday gift. I laughed and laughed at the memory of Dave.
See Dave used to give Sher gifts randomly. Monday gift, Yom Kippor, Ash Wednesday, Saturday gift. Kind of cool huh. Just little RAK (Random Acts of Kindness). So my question is now that 15 years have passed, I wonder if Dave still does his Tuesday gifts, and I am hoping that Steve will continue to surprise me with Tuesday gifts. They are very thoughtful,and put a smile on my face.
*I did make a mistake though. On Wednesday the spoons were still in the package, and he was highly offended I had not taken his Tuesday gift seriously. So, note to self---put those gifts to use immediatly.
Ok, so I thought that this was random. And mixing spoons as a gift? So, I said to Stevie Wonder Buns-"Whats up with the spoons?" He said it was a Tuesday gift. I laughed and laughed at the memory of Dave.
See Dave used to give Sher gifts randomly. Monday gift, Yom Kippor, Ash Wednesday, Saturday gift. Kind of cool huh. Just little RAK (Random Acts of Kindness). So my question is now that 15 years have passed, I wonder if Dave still does his Tuesday gifts, and I am hoping that Steve will continue to surprise me with Tuesday gifts. They are very thoughtful,and put a smile on my face.
*I did make a mistake though. On Wednesday the spoons were still in the package, and he was highly offended I had not taken his Tuesday gift seriously. So, note to self---put those gifts to use immediatly.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Gardner Village
Over the Fall break, the kids and I went to Gardner Village to see the witches. It was really quite cool. I visited the website and there was a scavenger hunt to print off for the kids. They loved it! Kept everyone entertained as well. There was so much to do and see. PLUS shopping is always good-especially if you have not been out in 6 weeks. It was a lot of fun. Mace decided he loved the candy shop the best, and of course the girls loved all of the girlie shops! Me-I loved being with the kids and being in the fall atmosphere.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I DID IT!
Yeah for me! It's been 6 weeks TODAY that I underwent surgery! I can honestly say that I did not vacuum, sweep, mop, or lift anything heavier than a milk container-aside from holding my niece at 4 weeks (but I was sitting). I physically feel GREAT! It was such a hard thing for me. It is not like me to sit or lay around. My kids, Steve and so many of my family and friends have pitched in to take over my very busy life. You have all done a fabulous job! Thank you, as I feel blessed.
Right now, I am just trying to deal with emotions. Who would have thought that a womans life was so controlled by ovaries. Somedays I am a complete mess, other days-I am great. I am a human oven right now- with all of the lovely hot flashes and night sweats. I dont so much love that! I am an insomniac as well-perscription sleeping aid is barely working for me. SOooo I am hoping in time to be a normal person again.
I count my blessings everyday for my wonderful life. Life is short and it comes at you fast. For me, I am enjoying each moment, as they are all precious!
Right now, I am just trying to deal with emotions. Who would have thought that a womans life was so controlled by ovaries. Somedays I am a complete mess, other days-I am great. I am a human oven right now- with all of the lovely hot flashes and night sweats. I dont so much love that! I am an insomniac as well-perscription sleeping aid is barely working for me. SOooo I am hoping in time to be a normal person again.
I count my blessings everyday for my wonderful life. Life is short and it comes at you fast. For me, I am enjoying each moment, as they are all precious!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Heber City Century Ride 2008
Lately all I have been posting about is me and my little life set back. So, today will be one of those greats in my life. I'll not lie, it's been a rough year for our family in general-both immediate and extended. Our family was not only hit once this year with cancer but twice. One survived, and one did not.
Earlier this year, I rode my first bike race. I was suppose to ride it with my cousin Kim. It was a "Cancer" ride. Her father (my uncle) had just passed and it was just not the right time for her. I rode alone for him. A few months ago, we put together another ride. It was the Heber Century Ride. Everyone chose to do the 50 miler. Again this ride was for the Huntsman Cancer Center. Un-fortunatly I was not able to ride. Kim, asked her brothers to ride as well.
We have now put together a family team. This has become our family quest. One that I think will go on for a long time. Not only was it for an awesome cause, but we were together as a family, and without family, you have nothing. Tears, joy, pain, triumph and service were all wrapped up into one little package. What an incredible day yesterday was for our family.
We (Troy-mainly) designed the coolest team jersey. Our family biking cheer is now "Go Away Cancer!" Many of our family members have had their family experience this ugly disease that never sleeps. Because my cousin married Troy and their last name is "Boldt" we have combined both the "Boldts, and Preece's" to not only "Preece lightning, but to the Lightning Boldts as well. This ride was dedicated to those who have gone on before us, and to those of us who have survived. Sheesh, I never thought in a million years I would be having my name on a shirt and having people ride for me! It was very humbling.
My Daddy and Mom came from Idaho to see his brothers children ride for him (their father), and for me. Although I was not among the participants (this time), I was there cheering and being the pit crew. It was a beautiful day! We had 8 riders and each completed 50 miles. So our family rode 400 miles cumulative yesterday! AMAZING! I was so proud of each of them. The hardest part for me was seeing them start-and telling them "thank you", and seeing their success of completing a very hard ride-and thanking them again. What a great family I have.
It was so cool to see our team in matching jerseys. It was so cool to have people come up to us and ask us what team we were, and it was so cool to be able to say that I was on that survivor list. The people in charge of the ride asked our family for a photo. It was just a great day. I can't even begin to express the happiness, and gratitude I felt. It is such a great feeling to be a part of a cause and a good cause at that. One sleeve had "Preece Lightning" on it, the other had "Lightning Boldts"- The front has a BIG lightning bolt coming down with the words "Go away Cancer" on top. Our backs had stars circling in "Memory of" and the "Survivors". We also love our sponsors who helped us with these jerseys!
As for next season-I will be riding with Team Preece and the Lightning Boldts as we will continue to race for Cancer. My Dad, and Steve are even going to ride. Thanks to Kim Preece Boldt and Troy Boldt, Mick Preece, Jeff Preece, Diana Simpson, Nate Holt, and Belinda and Dave Told. You guys are awesome!
*** I suggest you click on the photos and look at how happy everyone is! It is amazing!
Here is team Preece before the ride began.
This is as close to the bike as I will get for the rest of the season (good thing its almost over!)
Here is Troy- Yelling- "Go away Cancer!" This photo is for little Ben his nephew who passed this past year to cancer as well!
Troy and Mick getting taking a break for a few!
Kim and Belinda--- it was a little chilly in the A.M.
Jeff-had 3 flats on this ride!
Preece Lightning and the Lightning Boldts
**I will post a slide show on preecelightning.blogspot.com soon if you want to see more coverage and photos.
Earlier this year, I rode my first bike race. I was suppose to ride it with my cousin Kim. It was a "Cancer" ride. Her father (my uncle) had just passed and it was just not the right time for her. I rode alone for him. A few months ago, we put together another ride. It was the Heber Century Ride. Everyone chose to do the 50 miler. Again this ride was for the Huntsman Cancer Center. Un-fortunatly I was not able to ride. Kim, asked her brothers to ride as well.
We have now put together a family team. This has become our family quest. One that I think will go on for a long time. Not only was it for an awesome cause, but we were together as a family, and without family, you have nothing. Tears, joy, pain, triumph and service were all wrapped up into one little package. What an incredible day yesterday was for our family.
We (Troy-mainly) designed the coolest team jersey. Our family biking cheer is now "Go Away Cancer!" Many of our family members have had their family experience this ugly disease that never sleeps. Because my cousin married Troy and their last name is "Boldt" we have combined both the "Boldts, and Preece's" to not only "Preece lightning, but to the Lightning Boldts as well. This ride was dedicated to those who have gone on before us, and to those of us who have survived. Sheesh, I never thought in a million years I would be having my name on a shirt and having people ride for me! It was very humbling.
My Daddy and Mom came from Idaho to see his brothers children ride for him (their father), and for me. Although I was not among the participants (this time), I was there cheering and being the pit crew. It was a beautiful day! We had 8 riders and each completed 50 miles. So our family rode 400 miles cumulative yesterday! AMAZING! I was so proud of each of them. The hardest part for me was seeing them start-and telling them "thank you", and seeing their success of completing a very hard ride-and thanking them again. What a great family I have.
It was so cool to see our team in matching jerseys. It was so cool to have people come up to us and ask us what team we were, and it was so cool to be able to say that I was on that survivor list. The people in charge of the ride asked our family for a photo. It was just a great day. I can't even begin to express the happiness, and gratitude I felt. It is such a great feeling to be a part of a cause and a good cause at that. One sleeve had "Preece Lightning" on it, the other had "Lightning Boldts"- The front has a BIG lightning bolt coming down with the words "Go away Cancer" on top. Our backs had stars circling in "Memory of" and the "Survivors". We also love our sponsors who helped us with these jerseys!
As for next season-I will be riding with Team Preece and the Lightning Boldts as we will continue to race for Cancer. My Dad, and Steve are even going to ride. Thanks to Kim Preece Boldt and Troy Boldt, Mick Preece, Jeff Preece, Diana Simpson, Nate Holt, and Belinda and Dave Told. You guys are awesome!
*** I suggest you click on the photos and look at how happy everyone is! It is amazing!
Here is team Preece before the ride began.
This is as close to the bike as I will get for the rest of the season (good thing its almost over!)
Here is Troy- Yelling- "Go away Cancer!" This photo is for little Ben his nephew who passed this past year to cancer as well!
Troy and Mick getting taking a break for a few!
Kim and Belinda--- it was a little chilly in the A.M.
Jeff-had 3 flats on this ride!
Preece Lightning and the Lightning Boldts
**I will post a slide show on preecelightning.blogspot.com soon if you want to see more coverage and photos.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
GO AWAY CANCER!
I have been meaning to post all week, but have been waiting for my family to all be in one place at a time-since I cant get to them.
It is official-on Monday morning September 8 2008 I got a call from my doc. Did I mention that I love him, and that he is my hero! (He is the one who found my "C", and insisted on further testing-much to my dismay and frustration of it all-I am very grateful now!) My pathology came back. All of my cancer tags are clean, my fallopian tubes,ovaries, and cervix were all clean-and the cancer stayed in the lining of my ueterus. YEAH! I was doing the happy dance in my head all day and of course my family was cheering. I have none of my female organs left in me any longer and now all I have to do is re-coop. (yeah that one is not fun for me!) This means no chemo or radiation. Double yeah for me! I will have to follow up every 3 months for the first year and every 6 months for the next 4 years until I am officially in re-mission.
Todays technology is amazing, and my doctors rock! I feel so blessed. We are so happy and relieved. We again are so grateful to all of our family and friends and the fasting and prayers that were in our behalf. Wow!
Here is a photo of my family (Im not standing straight yet). The story behind the photo is---My cousin's(Kim and Troy) two nephews who had down syndrome and both brothers just passed away in the last year from cancer. Ben (the younger)watched Josh suffer and die, and then himself passed with the same disease. He would put his hand and arm in the "Superman" pose and yell--"Go away Cancer!" That has become our family theme as of late.
My cousins and dad will be riding the Heber City Century ride in a few weeks in memory of our family members who have lost their lives to this terrible disease, and to the few of us who have survived. We are team Preece, and our family theme is "Preece Lightning".Striking out cancer! We have a lightning bolt across each of our chests that say-"Go away Cancer"! Although I wont ride this year, I will be there with the team Preece vehicle cheering my family on! (my surgeon will be riding this ride as well-pretty cool) I will ride next year! All proceeds go to the Huntsman Center Cancer Research. I love my family and the support and strength they give me each and everyday!
It is official-on Monday morning September 8 2008 I got a call from my doc. Did I mention that I love him, and that he is my hero! (He is the one who found my "C", and insisted on further testing-much to my dismay and frustration of it all-I am very grateful now!) My pathology came back. All of my cancer tags are clean, my fallopian tubes,ovaries, and cervix were all clean-and the cancer stayed in the lining of my ueterus. YEAH! I was doing the happy dance in my head all day and of course my family was cheering. I have none of my female organs left in me any longer and now all I have to do is re-coop. (yeah that one is not fun for me!) This means no chemo or radiation. Double yeah for me! I will have to follow up every 3 months for the first year and every 6 months for the next 4 years until I am officially in re-mission.
Todays technology is amazing, and my doctors rock! I feel so blessed. We are so happy and relieved. We again are so grateful to all of our family and friends and the fasting and prayers that were in our behalf. Wow!
Here is a photo of my family (Im not standing straight yet). The story behind the photo is---My cousin's(Kim and Troy) two nephews who had down syndrome and both brothers just passed away in the last year from cancer. Ben (the younger)watched Josh suffer and die, and then himself passed with the same disease. He would put his hand and arm in the "Superman" pose and yell--"Go away Cancer!" That has become our family theme as of late.
My cousins and dad will be riding the Heber City Century ride in a few weeks in memory of our family members who have lost their lives to this terrible disease, and to the few of us who have survived. We are team Preece, and our family theme is "Preece Lightning".Striking out cancer! We have a lightning bolt across each of our chests that say-"Go away Cancer"! Although I wont ride this year, I will be there with the team Preece vehicle cheering my family on! (my surgeon will be riding this ride as well-pretty cool) I will ride next year! All proceeds go to the Huntsman Center Cancer Research. I love my family and the support and strength they give me each and everyday!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Home Sweet Home
Im home now. It is so good to be here. As much as I wanted to be home, I was nervous to leave the safety and security of the nurses. I am doing well. My pain is very low if I stay ontop of the meds etc. So I am resting comfortably. The only time I really feel the "Pain" badly is if I sneeze, cough or laugh. I have been coughing alot-due to laying down, I have a slight cold in my chest. It is typical I guess.
Before I left the hospital-the doc had a "come to Jesus" talk with me. Kind of scared me a little. He told me that the surgery I just had was serious and huge. That next to cracking open a chest this was the next hardest to recover from. Only because of the way the incision was cut. So-I will not be lifting or doing anything for "real" for 6 weeks. For me this will be sheer torture! He told me that many people will start feeling better and 5 weeks into their recovery they end back in the hospital starting over. So I guess I am really and truly grounded for 6 weeks.
I had a panic attack last night thinking about my mom leaving in 5 days. BUT- I am tough and I can do this! I have to keep telling myself that things will get done and I dont need to worry. I am learning lots of lessons right now.
I wish I had photos of something exciting to post but posting a shot of a belly with 27 staples and tubes just does not sound too great. All in all I am doing good. I dont feel weak or sickly- just sore and frustrated. I am ahead of schedule and as the doc says I either have a high tolerence for pain or I am tough as nails....Hmmm I have not figured out which I am. But I do know that I will be back to the gym the end of October--slowly but surely.
Before I left the hospital-the doc had a "come to Jesus" talk with me. Kind of scared me a little. He told me that the surgery I just had was serious and huge. That next to cracking open a chest this was the next hardest to recover from. Only because of the way the incision was cut. So-I will not be lifting or doing anything for "real" for 6 weeks. For me this will be sheer torture! He told me that many people will start feeling better and 5 weeks into their recovery they end back in the hospital starting over. So I guess I am really and truly grounded for 6 weeks.
I had a panic attack last night thinking about my mom leaving in 5 days. BUT- I am tough and I can do this! I have to keep telling myself that things will get done and I dont need to worry. I am learning lots of lessons right now.
I wish I had photos of something exciting to post but posting a shot of a belly with 27 staples and tubes just does not sound too great. All in all I am doing good. I dont feel weak or sickly- just sore and frustrated. I am ahead of schedule and as the doc says I either have a high tolerence for pain or I am tough as nails....Hmmm I have not figured out which I am. But I do know that I will be back to the gym the end of October--slowly but surely.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Gratitude Part 2
I am sitting here in the hospital- I am proud to say that I am a "Cancer Survivor!" My surgery was postponed yesterday for a few hours, so we waited for nearly 4 hours. All went well. My Docs were the best! I felt blessed. I have had the best nurses, and PCT's. Docs feel like they got it all! They opened my uterus up after it was safely removed from my body and the cancer had not penetrated the walls. This is a good thing. It pretty much means that it hadnt spread. They took a bunch of lymph nodes out for testing. I am resting now at UVRMC. My pain has not been too bad as I have a catheter pump in my incision that pumps pain meds. I've had lots of visitors and it has been so wonderful to have the support.
Day 3-I am doing well. I do not get to go home for a few days still. Cath is out and IV's are out, and I am up and walking-but still need to be watched closely. Some of the pain meds have not worked for me, so that has to be under control before I get to go anywhere. I miss my kiddo's but realize this is where I need to be. I am so grateful for all the prayers and fasting in our behalf. Our biggest hurdle has been jumped and I will be down for at least 6 weeks. Now we wait for the pathology report. We are hoping the race is over. Keeping our fingers crossed.
Day 3-I am doing well. I do not get to go home for a few days still. Cath is out and IV's are out, and I am up and walking-but still need to be watched closely. Some of the pain meds have not worked for me, so that has to be under control before I get to go anywhere. I miss my kiddo's but realize this is where I need to be. I am so grateful for all the prayers and fasting in our behalf. Our biggest hurdle has been jumped and I will be down for at least 6 weeks. Now we wait for the pathology report. We are hoping the race is over. Keeping our fingers crossed.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Gratitude
Where does one begin, when a heart is full. Emotions are on the rise and life is unpredictable. I have been very vague in posting the events happening at our house lately, yet many of our close friends and family all know what has been going on in our lives. I have recently been diagnosed with uterine cancer. Adeno-carcinoma to be exact. This past month has been extremely hard on me (us), as we have met with specialists-and doctors to make the right decisions for me. Somedays are just plain hard. It comes down to faith versus fear. I cry, I yell, I am silent, and then I cry all over.
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the big day. The countdown began at 21 days til surgery-and now we are at 24 hours. I will have a complete hysterectomy and lymphectomy tomorrow. It's all coming out-including some lymph nodes. Because it is a cancer surgery the incision will be much different. So recovery will be harder. I am finally at peace with the surgery. I know that everything will be ok. We are focusing on the positive in hopes for "clean markers" when pathology comes back after the surgery. I feel blessed because I will have the best doc from the Huntsman Center, and my doc as well. I know I will be in good hands.
I am humbled, as I have the very best family. Both the Preece family and the Scoresby family have shown us so much love and support through this trial. My mama is coming for 10 days to help me-for that I am so grateful. I also have the best friend support in the world. The calls, cards, goodies, flowers just have not stopped. I have friends that make sure I am ok on a daily basis...sometimes several times a day. I so appreciate the support-the love-the friendship etc. It has helped me stay focused on the positive and has helped me to keep things in perspective.
For me, my life has changed. Nothing matters more to me than my family and my friends. I love each person that has touched my life. We have felt the prayers and fasting this past weekend. We love and appreciate each of you. I know that I have a lot to live for and alot to be grateful for. I am tough and I am a fighter! And tomorrow, I will be a cancer survivor!
My Cute Mace
My Angel Mikayla
The love of my Life
My little sweetie Meg!
My greatest blessings!
Tomorrow (Wednesday) is the big day. The countdown began at 21 days til surgery-and now we are at 24 hours. I will have a complete hysterectomy and lymphectomy tomorrow. It's all coming out-including some lymph nodes. Because it is a cancer surgery the incision will be much different. So recovery will be harder. I am finally at peace with the surgery. I know that everything will be ok. We are focusing on the positive in hopes for "clean markers" when pathology comes back after the surgery. I feel blessed because I will have the best doc from the Huntsman Center, and my doc as well. I know I will be in good hands.
I am humbled, as I have the very best family. Both the Preece family and the Scoresby family have shown us so much love and support through this trial. My mama is coming for 10 days to help me-for that I am so grateful. I also have the best friend support in the world. The calls, cards, goodies, flowers just have not stopped. I have friends that make sure I am ok on a daily basis...sometimes several times a day. I so appreciate the support-the love-the friendship etc. It has helped me stay focused on the positive and has helped me to keep things in perspective.
For me, my life has changed. Nothing matters more to me than my family and my friends. I love each person that has touched my life. We have felt the prayers and fasting this past weekend. We love and appreciate each of you. I know that I have a lot to live for and alot to be grateful for. I am tough and I am a fighter! And tomorrow, I will be a cancer survivor!
My Cute Mace
My Angel Mikayla
The love of my Life
My little sweetie Meg!
My greatest blessings!
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