Christmas 2009

Bailey and Katie with there new gum drop pillows

Trevin opening his first set of transformers

Teagan with her new roller skates

We had another wonderful Christmas holiday. We spent a lot of time with family and friends and it was a joy to see everyone. The kids made out like bandits once again and dad walked away with a new pellet gun and a gas tank for the old Land cruiser (he was really excited). I am just glad all the commotion is over, it seems we are just busier every year and it will be nice to get back to normal.

Halloween 09

Two Monkeys, One Indiana Jones, One Ariel, and a herd of nerds.

Teagan and Trevin

Peterson Family

This years was another great year of trick-or-treats. We spent a lot of time with family and friends doing various tasks. The kids had a really great time and of course ended up with a year supply of candy.

Better late than never!

This summer we were lucky to go to Lake Powell with our family. This is actually one of our favorite family vacations because the kids just enjoy it so much. This year was a year of trials and fun. On the way down we blew a tire on the boat trailer, luckily we weren't to far from a town where we were able to find a replacement tire. Once we got there and everyone was settled we spent a lot of time playing and fishing. Trevin loved catching fish and making me be the lizard hunter I think we actually caught about 15 lizards. Teagan just enjoyed floating around in the lake. Trevin also tried water skiing, after attempting it behind the boat with out much success his uncle
Brady thought to pull him by running along the shore. This actually worked and he got up one time now I think he will be a little less hesitant to try it behind the boat. After 4 days we called it quits and headed home for some well deserved rest and relaxation.

Summer Fun

Trevin and Teagan at the pool.

Clark Planitarium IMax Screen with the Little Family

This is the Place petting farm with a new baby goat.

Utah's Hogle Zoo

Thanksgiving Point Dinosaur Museum

Well here we are in the middle of July and the summer is already half over. We have spent so much time running from one place to the next and working that it has just been a total blur. We have managed to spend a lot of time doing some really fun things, so far here is are list. Camping at Benyon Creek, Swimming at the local swimming pools, Art City Days Parade and Carnival, Trip to SLC where we went to the Zoo, This is the Place, Thanksgiving point, Beehive House, Clark Planitarium, Discovery Gateway, and The Tracy Avery. We also just got home from a five day trip to Lake Powell. We are exhausted!!! ( But I think the kids are ready for more.)

Trevin's Birthday...

Are little man is growing up. There seems to be so much excitement every year in June not just because school is out for the summer break but because it is Trevin's Birthday. He kept telling me for months that all he wanted was a Lego Indiana Jones Cake with Indiana and Short Round. I felt completely overwhelmed what was I going to do? Not only was I confused about how to decorate the cake but where was I going to find Short Round Lego's. I just happened to come across a Lego set one afternoon that had Short Round so I bought it on the spot. I guess after several thought and some discussion I came up with this cake and he was thrilled it was exactly what he wanted. He is currently obsessed with anything Indiana Jones or Lego so all he wanted were Lego's or a Bull whip. We of course settled for Lego's but Nana had a better thought and found him his very own Bull whip ( I told her she would be the first to know when he takes out his eye or whips his sister) Oh well he was so excited, lets just hope he follows our advice and uses it with caution. Trevin has grown up so much this past year and I just can't believe how time fly's. We are so lucky to have such a good boy in our lives we wouldn't know what to do with out him. Thanks to everyone who showed up for the party it was a huge success.

P.S. Don't mind the silly look on his face, he thinks every time a camera is around that he needs to act silly.

Mothers Day.

So for those of you that don't already know this, I am not the biggest fan of Mothers day. I like the concept of showing my mothers how much I appreciate all they do and spending time with family, but unfortunately my husband manages to make it miserable and I am more often than not disappointed. Well this year I planned on it being just another ordinary Sunday. Well of course Jay decided on Saturday that he was going to take the kids and go camping and that they wouldn't be back until Sunday late afternoon. So being me I threw myself a pity party, not only was I mad I couldn't go but I was upset that on Mother's Day morning I would be all alone and then I would have to go to my darling baby nieces blessing by myself. Well Sunday rolls around and I get up and get ready to leave and about 30 minutes before I take off they roll in. So we made a mad dash for the showers got both kids ready and I took off for the church leaving my hubby behind. When we returned he was showered and ready to go to my sisters for lunch and sitting on my table was a Juki Serger. I have been wanting a Serger for years and every time I need one I borrow one from my mother in law or my good friend Tiffany. I was so shocked not only that he was showered and ready to go but that he has actually been listening to me over the years express my interest in a serger. We ended up having a really good day, he pulled out all the stops and made it so nice for me. I will still be leery of certain holidays but he certainly proved me wrong this time. I hope my family and friends all knows how much I love and appreciate all they do for me. I don't know how we would be managing through this tuff time in our life's had it not been for all of you who have been so willing to help out with the kids, and everything else. You are all a blessing in my life and I deeply appreciate you.

Wicked

I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to go see the Broadway hit Wicked this weekend with my two sister in laws, my mother in law, and four of my nieces. We left on Saturday and spent the day shopping, eating, watching movies, and just hanging out. Then on Sunday we got up and attended the afternoon matinee. I had so much fun, the show was amazing and the company was even better. It seems that the older my nieces and nephews get the busier everyone is so that means less time to see on another. I was shocked at how much they are all growing up and I am so proud of them for being such good girls. Its amazing how we all just are so busy that time just fly's by and you don't even notice until one day you are finally forced to take a minute and stop and everything is changing. I came home with a renewed strength (probably from getting a break from all the hustle and bustle) and hope of spending more time with my family. Thanks you to Marlene for inviting us all to stay over night it was well needed and I had a total blast. I hope we do it again this fall like we used to.

Princess Birthday

Today we celebrated Teagan's birthday with her friends. They all come wearing there favorite princess dress ups and we had a princess tea party. I made Jello-o jigglers, fruit kabobs, and peanut butter and jelly on rainbow bread ( colored bread). Then later we ate cake and ice cream. This year she insisted upon a Barbie princess cake so of course that is what she got. Teagan had such a great time with all of her little friends over and they were all just so excited. I can't believe how quickly time is going and how quickly she is growing up. So all in all it was a major success, thanks to everyone who came I hope you all had a wonderful time.

Spring Showcase

We have been fortunate enough to be able to put Teagan into dancing this. She has enjoyed it so much and just can't wait for the next week to roll around so that she can go once again. This last week she had the opportunity to perform at there annual Spring showcase, she did such a good job, she wasn't nervous or anything just excited to be there and she actually did a pretty good job. Now we just have to wait for the year end recital in May. I know I am excited and so is Teagan as for the boys they aren't to sure about all this. Her dad keeps saying he is going to teach her a new sport and I just keep telling him to get used to it.

Working out...

Lucky for me I have a neighbor that is nice enough to allow me to use there small home gym. I can't believe how out of shape I am. I have been going over there a couple of times a week, when ever I can fit it into my already busy schedule and I work out for about 30 min sometimes more. It is so amazing how sore your body gets from just one days work. Hopefully over time I will build up more endurance and some flexibility, I am sure time will tell.

New Niece

Here is a new photo of my baby niece. I finally managed to make the time to put one up. She is such a good baby, so good in fact that her mom and dad have to wake her up during the night to feed her. She sleeps more than any baby I ever had how lucky for her mom. I just love having her around, this is the first niece or nephew that I have had close enough that I can actually see them on a day to day basis.

Baby Time

We were lucky enough today to welcome the newest member to our family. My sister and her husband had a beautiful 7 lb. 3 oz., 21 inch long baby girl this morning and what a great experience it was. They actually let us watch the c-section through a window it was amazing. Kudos to Dr. Judd for his fine handy work. M is doing well along with the baby and we can't wait for them to get home so that we will be able to see them more. Good luck you guys your going to need it.

New look

So today I went over to one of my closest friends house and helped her start up a blog. She had never done one and wanted to start so she could post pictures for family to see that don't live close by. After messing around for awhile we figured out how to up load a picture for your blog title.
I was so inspired that I thought I should try one myself so here it is. I will probably change it when we get some newer family photos done but until then this will just have to do.

Who's having a baby?

Okay so you might not find this as funny as we did but we decided to see who had the bigger belly my sister who is due in 2 weeks or my husband (mind you he was pushing out with all his might to even come close). Looks like she is the winner by one inch lol. Thanks to J for being such a good sport.

Part time job.

So for those of you that don't know I picked up a evening job to help us through the gruelling winter months. Not only is the economy taking its tole but so is all this bad weather. I was really unsure of how it was going to work out since I am still working at my salon and now I am working a couple evenings a week. But all is fine, I really like what I am doing and I feel like I am helping out my family more. Although it is trying on us to not spend so much time together we know this is what has to happen right now ( hopefully it isn't forever). So thanks to all of you that listened to me cry and worry about if it was going to work out or not. You are all truly a blessing our lives.

Ice Skating

During Christmas Break we were invited to go up to Midway and go ice skating with our cousins and friends. We got there and everyone was really excited to try something new. Well you see neither of my kids or my friends had ever ice skated. We got them all ready to go and headed for the ice. I will just say this, the next morning I woke up and I felt like I had been bench pressing 100 lbs. I practically had to carry my little one all around the ring. She kept just going completely slack in the legs and just hang on me. T-dog did much better he still complained and fell a lot but in the end he actually started to get the hang of it. As for everyone else I think they all did just great. Next time though I think I will need more muscle power if I take the little one.