K&A

Lisa Marie

2010-01-26T21:11:00.000-08:00

The Car..

It was smashed all the way to the center console. This was one time it was good to not have a seatbelt on. When they found her she was curled up in the passenger seat..

I'm pretty sure there were angels watching over her.

Amie in the ICU with our sweet Lisa Marie

She is so precious..

So for the first week she had no short term memory and she would constantly ask where she was, what happened, who hit her, etc etc.. and I told her once that we were at the hospital in murray and it was close to the cottonwood hospital where I was born and asked her if she remembered how she took care of me then.. The next night she was asking Amie what happened and everything.. She was quiet for a second and had a worried look on her face and asked.. "Am I pregnant?" haha it was so cute!

Christmas Day

I wanted to watchover and comfort her like she has done for me my entire life, she is so giving..

She was in so much pain those first few days yet whenever a family member came in she was only concerned about them. Your true character comes out in times like these and hers was truley selfless.. I am amazed

A Picture is worth 1000 words.. and this one really is, you can feel the love they have for eachother when you see this.. It broke my dads heart to have her have to go through this and be in so much pain.. Its kind of like how they say twins can literally feel eachothers pain, he felt it with mom.. I will forever look up to them for showing me how a marriage should be..

FULL of Love

Our Christmas Miracle

2010-01-25T16:25:00.000-08:00

On Christmas eve morning our worlds stopped.. Lisa Marie, our beautiful mother, wife, and loving, selfless friend was in a horrible car accident. She was running some errands in washington preparing for our family gathering and was tboned. She was driving a little mazda 3 and was hit by a yukon.. When I got the call I was just getting ready to leave work at the mall and I noticed that I'd missed like 10 calls from my family and as soon as I saw that I knew something was wrong.. I called Amie back and she could hardly speak, she told me that Mom was in a car accident and they didn't know if she was going to make it.. that was seriously the worst moment of my life. I called Kavin, he had already heard and was on his way. I sat in the mall surrounded by crowds of people praying that my wonderful mom would be alright.. Shortly after we got on the freeway Amie called and said that the Bishop, Dad, and Tav gave her a blessing and when the Bishop was done he said "They're going to take her up north, she has a long road of recovery but she is going to be okay." At that point I felt through the spirit that she was going to be okay.. Shortly after that blessing the doctors decided to life flight her to the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray.. So instead of driving to St George we drove to the hospital and waited.. and the rest of the family followed.. When my mom and dad arrived, I went back in the ER with my dad.. Mom was surrounded by doctors and nurses that were working on her. It was so painul to see her laying there lifeless.. If anyone knows her you know how full of life she is.. she always has a smile on her face and is ready to love anyone she meets.. We sat in the hall and just prayed.. The power of prayer is amazing.. We both knew that she was going to pull through we were just worried about what was to come for our fragile Lisa.. In St George they told us that she had broken her shoulder, ribs, pelvis, femur, and sacrum and possibly had serious head trauma. When she arrived in Murray she was still in bad condition.. but she didnt have a broken shoulder or femur and there was a little bleeding on her brain, 2 broken ribs and a collapsed lung.. I know that through the power of the blessing she had that she lived.. when an ER nurse from our ward saw her when she was brought in she hurried and called the bishop and said you better hurry here cause shes not going to make it.. Miracles happen through the priesthood and I'm grateful that the lord has blessed our family to be able to keep her. I now truly know how fragile life is.. In an instant your whole world can be turned upside down.. and in those moments you realize that all the stuff that you worry about or get stressed over, little petty things really in the end don't matter. What matters is family and love. "all you need is love!" the first night we were in the ICU, none of my siblings had made it to the hospital yet so I was ableto sit with my dad by my beautiful mothers bedside for a while. She was on a ventilator and wasn't concious but we still talked to her.. telling her that we loved her and that she's strong and to please hold on.. One time I whispered mama lisa I Love You, I love you so much and it was the so comforting because her eyebrow went up and I knew that she heard me it was such a precious moment.. My dad was so amazing and continues to be.. The whole two weeks in the hospital he stayed by her side.. Looking at him it was as if he felt her pain.. I have never seen a couple more in love then my parents, they are always kissing, hugging, and flirting.. Its like they just started dating.. so bradley my wonderful dad stayed by her side the whole time always there to hold her hand when she was in pain and always trying to help her in any way. Early Christmas morning Dad, Amie, Tav, Kav and I all knelt in a circle in the waiting room and each took a turn to pray.. In that circle I felt so much love and I knew in that moment everything really does happen for a reason. Life is Amazing and I am so grateful that there is still a light in my mamas eyes! She is the sweetest thing ever.. She ended being in the ICU for 4 days and in the hospital for a total of 2 weeks.. She is now at home on her road to recovery.. Her pelvis was fractured in 4 places, and her sacrum and ribs were broken at well so it is going to take a long time for her to get back on her feet.. One day she said to me "I don't want to survive, I want to thrive.." I want to follow her example and live with an open heart and love others and do my best everyday to make this world a better place. I also wanted to say how amazing all of our friends and family have been and even complete strangers they've been so thoughtful, loving, and supportive it really just lifted our spirits and also cheered mama lisa up to see how many people love and care for her.. people have just been so loving and our family is so grateful for the prayers that have been said, we have truly felt them. I am so blessed to have the most amazing mother she is the best friend and truly cares for others.. I miss her dearly.. It was so nice to be living here in Ogden for once cause we were able to see her everyday for the two weeks she was in the hospital I will cherish those memories forever. I hope that I can learn to not take life forgranted and live my life so that when it does come to an end I can be able to live with my family forever.. I love you Lisa Marie!

MY Baby Sis!

2009-06-12T01:35:00.000-07:00

This beautiful girl Katie came to visit for the week...
I Have loved it so much, I dont want her to leave, EVER!!

Saint Diego mooner

2009-05-29T18:34:00.000-07:00

I think i was trying to write something..

The cold beach..

The Stunning Temple

Cheesy little boy grin! love it

Lunch time CPK

La Jolla

Del Coronado

This was our trip to San Diego we took right after we got married, we went shopping, longboarded in La Jolla, Kayaked by seal beach, and went throught the san diego temple. It was so much fun! Our first trip alone and as hubby and wifey! Good Times!

nightmares.....

2009-05-06T12:14:00.000-07:00

I had the worst dream last night!! In it Kavin started hanging out with this girl and then before I knew it they were in love and he didn't want to be with me anymore.. but then i woke up and i was so releaved cause it wasn't real so I found kav and started telling him i loved him. He cut me off and said that he didnt love me anymore and was leaving me for the other girl.. and I just broke down, and it seemed like days and I kept trying to talk him out of it, but he was sooo cold. I talked to my mom and she said its okay theres other people out there, you'll be happy again but I just felt like no one else would make me feel the way he did.. And then I WOKE UP!! crying!! it felt so real! I seriously hate dreams like that.. Your mind plays crazy tricks on you.. so after i woke up I gently woke kavin up and told him, and we snuggled and he told me that would never happen and said how much he loves me. He makes me so happy! so the rest of the morning we cuddled till I had to get up for work.. I hope I don't get caught in a realistic dream like that again.. They freak me out

Rodan+Fields Dermatologists

2009-04-30T15:09:00.000-07:00

So I just became a consultant for Rodan and Fields.. They are the creators of pro active and they now have a new full skin care line, which includes a line for sun damage, acne, anti aging, and sensitive skin. The two dermatologist Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields have made a billion dollar product with pro active and this new line is even better. About a year ago the line was sold in nordstroms and it was the top selling product.. I've been using it and my skin looks so much better and it feels amazing! I love it! So if any of you are interested in the product or want to find out how you can make some extra dough let me know and I'll get you some more info.. If you are an Esthetician or just interested in skin care and making money you should really look into this!!

showers from the wedding past

2009-04-27T22:53:00.000-07:00

Mama, Papa, Baby

SPICE UP UR LIFE

It's funny how i look like a little kid on christmas morning.. I was a little too excited! hah GROSS im jk!!

Cousins & Aunt
Ashley, Krissy, Steph, Chelsea
Love you guys!

My ma in law Geraldine! Shes da best..

cuzzy whitney.. it's funny that growing up people thought we were triplets, cause she's way cuter than me now.. amie's up there though..

Kelli bo belli!

Lisa Marie, my mama to be..

Lindsay, the most loving person you'll ever meet..

Sorry these are sooooo old, i couldnt find the cord to my camera so your just going to have to forgive me.. Thanks everyone for being there for me.. Love you all!

no other place, no other people

2009-04-24T18:22:00.000-07:00

I'm just dying to be with these people.. They are seriously soooooooo much fun. I can't wait to spend the whole night laughing.

I Know these pictures are a little strange but it just shows perfectly how BEAUTIFUL St George is.. and you know what? I MISS IT!! I mean yeah it's getting prettier in Ogden but nothing can beat the STG..

So pretty much you combine the beauty of southern utah with the love, life, and laughter of my family and you have the perfect mix... just sittin here bored while kavin studies for finals dreaming of paradise. Hope to be there soon!

Wedding day...

2009-04-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

My wonderful family. The Cox side!!

The whole group.. or at least those who stayed out. It was really cold!

I have the best parents in the world. They make me so happy, its hard being away from their sweet faces!

I love it when he makes me laugh.. (which pretty much all the time!)

Best day.. Ever..

I'm Back

2009-03-24T21:12:00.000-07:00

So it's been awhile... I'm now up in Ogden with my new hubby. I got married 2 1/2 weeks ago.. It was the most perfect day! The temple was so amazing, the way you feel in there is indescribable.. I always wanted to get married in the temple since I can remember but I didn't understand how important it would be till I was actually to that point. To have everyone you love (mostly) in one room in the most holiest place on earth being sealed for ETERNITY knowing that your family will be together forever is the most comforting and peaceful feeling. Elder Nelson was able to seal us and just to be in the presence of an apostle and feel their spirit and testimony, strengthens yours. The day before, Kav and I met with him at his office on temple square and we were kind of expecting him to give us this crazy advice on marriage, but we got in there and it was so simple. He said the most important things in marriage to do are to always pay your tithing and pray together and he told us that every one of the marriages that he has counciled that have problems or even have ended were either not praying together or paying their tithing or both. So simple, but so powerful. It makes me realize that really when you think about it, the gospel is simple. In time the small simple things are the big things, the ones that count.. I am so grateful for my wonderful family for helping me to get to the temple and always being perfect examples of the savior for me. After the ceremony we got outside for pictures and it was FREEZING! and I dont know how i did it but we went around with the photographer for like an hour and a half.. I'm not going to lie I was numb, all the way through.. I liked the way we timed it though cause by the time we were done at the temple it was time for the dinner. (for those of you who don't know we did a dinner instead of a reception... we wanted it to be more intimate and more of a party than a greeting line.. I highly recommend it!!) So The dinner was at the Point at the huntsman cancer institute and it was our dream wedding! it looks over all of Salt Lake and it was timed perfect so right as it was starting the sun was setting.. Dinner was delish and probably my favorite part was when our families all got up and gave us a little tribute.. nothing could make you feel better than to have the people you look up to most, give you a little piece of their hearts. My mom wrote us a poem that once i get a hold of it I'll post it on here; my dad recorded a song called cinderella by steven curtis chapman and it was also the song for our daddy daughter dance he has an amazing voice; Scotie and Katie also recorded the way i am by ingrid michealson, they're going to be famous someday.. I mean they're gorgeous on the inside and out so kind to everyone they know and insanely talented at everything they do. Amie and Tav helped out so much with the wedding, taking our pics, designing our invitations, taking my bridals, etc etc.. They are amazing and so creative and we are lucky to have them as best friends and bro and sis. And then Dusty my big bro was so sweet, he's really not one to express his feelings and one day he came up to me and just said that it probably wouldn't hit him till I was gone but that he'd really miss me. and he kissed me on the cheek.. WOW dusty never does stuff like that.. it made me feel so good! And then Kavins Mom, step dad, dad, Krisha, Whitney and sage took a turn up there and I couldn't have married into a better family. I love them all so much. And it makes living up here a little easier to have them all around. The rest of the dinner/party we just chilled and I dont think we left till ten but I didnt even care cause it was my party why would i want to skip out early to go to the hotel? haha anyways.. That pretty much sums the day up.. I loved every minute of it and I am so glad that my beautiful mother suggested we do it that way. I love being married and I am so grateful for all the people who helped me get there! I miss all you st georgians but hopefully I will see you soon..

random

2008-11-18T07:40:00.000-08:00

BIG 21 like our little cakes?

Dootay and Uncle Tyler

We went to my cousins wedding the night before this and we danced all night so we were all so tired! we seriously didnt do anything the whole day!

Lazy Sundays wake up in the late afternoon. call Parnell just to see how he's doin. Hey par. Yo Sandberg whats crackin? ya Thinkin what I'm thinkin? NARNIA man its happenin!! It's the Chronic.. what?? CLES of Narnia.. The Chronic.. what? CLES of Narnia!!!

Pine Valley on a Sunday Drive

Newport

2008-11-18T07:24:00.000-08:00

Near the condo there was a resturaunt on the beach called Beachcomber it was really cool cause we had to walk through this tunnel to get there where people had painted the whole inside for Earth day. And it was way fun to yell in.. ECHO!!!!!

Hanging out in Barnes and Noble... On the ride down I re read Twilight and I am so Stoked for the movie.. and so is every other girl in my family!!

The sunset looks so unreal its crazy! I love watching the sunset on the beach..its perfect

Amie and Tav couldnt make it to the first part of their honeymoon in newport beach so we decided to go stay in the condo since it was already reserved. So thanks Amie and Tav, it was amazing! We loved every minute of it! I hope that I can live there someday its probably one of my favorite places...

Amie Leigh is 21

2008-10-08T16:22:00.000-07:00

I have had the best day today! Ever since amie got married it's been a little contentious between us and I started to feel like we would never have the same relationship again.. But We have spent all day together cause it's out Birfday and it has been sooooo fun! I Love Amie sooooo much she is seriously the best sister anyone could ask for! My mom wanted to take us to breakfast for the occasion and so we chose Orange Peel cause we love their smoothies and we also wanted to wish our dear friend annette a happy birthday, so we did that. Next Amie and i decided that for our gifts to each other we'd go shopping together at the same time so we went to target and searched and searched until we found the perfect thing.. and we chose similar things so i guess we're more alike than just looks.. 25 main for lunch where we our favorite banana cupcakes and visited with Annette for a while.. it was way good to hangout with her. she's so busy lately we hardly see her.. Now i'm at work and i just wanted to let everyone know that even though life changes your relationships don't have to.. I know that no matter how different or how far apart amie and i are we will still be close as long as we want to.. I Am so grateful for her she has been there for me in every way my entire life.. She is so smart, talented, caring, and beautiful all the way through(and no i'm not saying that cause we're twins) She's my sister, twin, teammate, and my best friend! Happy Birthday Amie Leigh Calico! Tav got so lucky! I love you more!! put your hand over your heart when you miss me!

My honey and me!!

2008-09-17T22:28:00.000-07:00

We just ate PF changs thats why i look bloated! haha
Dinner before Stadium of Fire
This is about a year ago.. Kavin looks hot...
In love at the lake...

2008-09-16T16:11:00.000-07:00

I dont know why but i never announced on this lovely blog that i'm engaged!! Engaged to be married... what the wierd?? IT's way crazy cause my twinner of a sister is getting married in a week and a half!! I'm excited for her but i wish it was me! I miss kavin.. He's going to school at weber state so we only see each other every other weekend.. :( but I'm sure the time will fly by.. I'll post some pics soon!

My Personality

2008-08-07T16:17:00.000-07:00

Took a quiz and it nailed me.. literally! Okay maybe not but pretty close

The Giver

You strive to maintain harmony in relationships, and usually succeed.
Articulate and enthusiastic, you are good at making personal connections.
Sometimes you idealize relationships too much - and end up being let down.
You find the most energy and comfort in social situations ... where you shine.

In love, you are very protective and supporting.
However, you do need to "feel special" - and it's quite easy for you to get jealous.

At work, you are a natural leader. You can help people discover their greatest potential.
You would make a good writer, human resources director, or psychologist.

How you see yourself: Trusting, idealistic, and expressive

When other people don't get you, they see you as: Bossy, inappropriate, and loud

http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyourpersonalitytypequiz/

2008-06-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

I just got back from Salt Lake and i have some really reeally exciting news... AMIE IS ENGAGED!

Its so crazy... Tav proposed to her on the beach in san diego.. I wish i could have been there to watch but i need to realize that i can't always be involved in every little thing in amie's life, thats going to be hard for me but i couldn't be happier for her.. They make the perfect couple and I would never be able to find someone better for her.. He's the only one worthy enough for me to give my other half to. I love you both and congratulations!! you'll have the best life together

2008-05-28T08:56:00.000-07:00

Scotland and KT are two beautiful young ladies.. They are out of school for the summer and i'm so excited cause now we can party all night long every night!!

2008-05-28T08:51:00.000-07:00

I need someone to motivate me to work out before i look like this.. I just get too lazy sometimes. like this morning for instance i made cookies with amie instead of running...

It's hard

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

It's hard to work right now when i look outside and the weather is PERFECT!! All i want to do right now is go to the lake.. But i'm stuck here and with my luck it will rain on my day off.. I guess that's just how life goes!!