Favorite Spot

Every morning after Brit wakes up and eats I put him on the Luv Sac and let him hang out there while I try to get somethings done. He loves it. He looks so small because this thing is huge. He sits and laughs at his brothers and sister while they run around him and sometimes snuggle up with him. Seriously this has to be one of his favorite spots, mainly because I have made it be.

But he looks so stinking cute sitting on it.

He will hang out on the luv sac just watching everything and everyone around him. When he's done relaxing and observing not to worry he let's us know.

Here he is showing off his new found tongue...he loves to have his tongue hanging out of his mouth. It is so funny! It is usually out a little farther than this.

Zach's Idea of Vacumming

This morning I gave Zach the job of vacumming along the walls and under our coffee tables and couches. I left the room for a few minutes and I heard the vacuum going and when I came back into the room this is what I found him doing.

I am surprised he didn't get a huge hickie or something on his chin...he had it stuck there for a while.
Here he is moving onto his cheek. I love the way his cheek looks just being pulled onto the hose.


After is stuck on his cheek he ripped it off quickly. This boy is famous for making a fairly simple job take forever! It was funny this morning but man sometimes it really makes me crazy.

Zach's Wolf

For Pack meeting in June the boys learned about fire. We had a fire fighter come and talk about fire safety and then learned about the different ways to build fires. After the discussion and lessons each boy was able to make their own fire. I know, I was a bit nervous at first but the boys did a great job. No one was hurt and they had a blast.

Here is Zach building his fire.Once we got it started, he was enjoying the warmth of it.

Zach earned his Wolf (finishing up the last requirements on his birthday) and recieved his award that night. He was so cute. He is becoming so mature if you will...well, he's just growing up. He is a great boy. I love this photo of him reciting the Boy Scout Motto. He didn't know I was taking the photo. I think this is one I will cherish. Don't ask why...I just like it.

"DO YOUR BEST"

One of the perks of the boys advancing is that when they do, the mom's are rewarded also with a mother's pin. I know that I don't always have a great attitude about scouting, (which I am trying to work on), but I love that the boys achieve what they set out to do. It makes me happy when it all pays off.

Here we are just after Zach pinned my mother's pin on me. I have to give credit where credit is due...I promised I would note that Brian Bullock took the photo. Thanks Brian!

Good Job Zach now onto Bears!

4 Months Old

Seriously, tell me that he isn't cute...I dare you!

Brit at 4 months
The number 4 sign only lasted a few seconds before this happened...

It went straight to the mouth. Just like everything else!

Time is flying by...Brit turned 4 months today. On one hand it has flown by but on the other hand it seems like he's been in our family forever! He is still loved so much by all of us. He is carried, hugged, kissed, sung to, rocked, talked to, played with, tickled and much more every day. I am still trying to train the older kids that if he cries they don't have to run over and pick him up. Not that I am going to let him cry forever, but seriously, a baby can cry from time to time. He is starting to talk (you know baby sounds) and laugh and he gives his smiles away freely. I love his smile it will light up a room. He is so much fun!!!

A few days ago he started to do this...

What a happy day as a parent. Big step...in my book at least. He hasn't mastered holding his bottle but it won't be long. YEAH!!! He is such a cute little boy! And 4 months old already!!!

Father's Day 2009

Brit in his MY DAD ROCKS shirt. Pretty much sums it all up!

Craig with all the kids at the end of the day!

Craig and kids before we were all ready for church. Brit had just gotten out of the bath.

Breakfast is served!!!

Father's Day was exciting as always. This year it was a bit different because Craig had High Council Meeting at 6:00 am. So the traditional breakfast in bed had to be changed a little. We waited for him to get home and he was served, chocolate covered strawberries, and cinnamon biscuts, and milk. Mainly because he had already eaten at 5:30 am his favorite sausage, egg & cheese crossiant. So we had to come up with something fast. I think he liked it. It was odd for the kids to serve him in his office with his suit on. But who cares, it was fun anyway. We gave him his presents and let him eat as we all got ready for church. He got some fun gifts, he got a dutch oven (&lid lifter), all the ingredients for cobbler, a Pleasant Grove Vikings t-shirt for football season, and a strawberry cheesecake another one of his favorites. I think he enjoyed his gifts. The best thing about the day is that he was able to come to our ward. (with his High Council calling he attends a different ward in our stake every week so we don't get to go to church with him.) It was great to have him with us. We enjoyed the day with family, eating a delish dinner of chicken cordon bleu. Can't go wrong with that. Brit showed how much he loves his dad by wearing a onesie that said MY DAD ROCKS on it. He looked so cute.

Craig is an amazing Father! I love how he is such a great example to all of us. He loves his children so much and they love him. Both Craig and I have been blessed with wonderful Father's also. I couldn't ask for better men in my life. Happy Father's Day to all of them. I love you all!

Strawberry Days Parade

Saturday we ventured out to the Pleasant Grove Strawberry Days Parade. I thought we were so lucky to have nice cool weather, but wasn't thrilled with the rain. LOTS OF RAIN! The rain came off and on through the parade. We got wet, but we survived. The boys were asked to walk in the parade with their football teams. It was fun to call out their names and cheer for them as they came by. They were definately the cutest ones out there!!! Brit, Libby and I enjoyed the parade watching the royalty floats, the marching bands, and the other random floats. We got so much candy and other coupons & stuff. Craig was at the cabin and he missed out on all the fun. I told myself that next year we are going to make Strawberry Days a big deal. There are so many fun activities all week long that I have never taken time to attend. Next year, we will be attending. I love living in Pleasant Grove, it is a great city and from now on Strawberry Days is a high priority. I am sure it will be tons of fun!

Here's Zach, just as another boy walked right in front of him...he was so cute!

My cute football player!

It wouldn't be a Utah parade with out Rodeo Queens!

Some Fire Fighters with the flag at the first of the parade.
I love the hush that comes over the crowd as the flag approaches. It makes me tear up every time.

Here are the darling parade spectators!

Brit wasn't too sure about the parade...all the sirens at the beginning didn't go over to well, but he was a trooper even with the down pours.

45 Years Together!!!

Harold & Susanne Peterson ** July 13, 1964

Last Saturday my cute parents celebrated thier 45 year anniversary. As the day fastly approached us children tried to think of something we could do to make it meaningful...we came up with a few ideas and finally decided on a couple. My sister Cari made an amazing movie using a ton of fun family photos put to music. Which of course was a hit! Then each of us came up with reasons why we loved Grammy & Papa (Mom & Dad). Having all the grandkids and in-laws do one reason and us children do 3 reasons...we came up with 45 Resons Why We Love Grammy & Papa! I think this was something they loved. Each person took thier turn telling their reason...some were funny, some were serious. There were many laughs and many more tears shed and it was something that I will never forget. Of course they know they are loved but hearing specific reasons why is something amazing to hear.

I must say that I have the greatest parents ever!!! They have had 45 wonderful years together, I am sure some days haven't been bliss, but they have come through those times closer & stronger. They have raised 5 children to be loving, kind, successful & hey pretty darn cool! They now have 20 grandchildren who adore them. It is always a great day when we all get to be together, laugh together & cry together. I love my parents so much and my brother and sisters are my best friends. I hope that I can raise my children to be best friends.

My mom surprised my dad with having his wedding ring that was ripped off his finger at work early in their marriage (like months after married) repaired. I thought it was a very thoughtful gift. I think Dad liked it also!

I captured this cute photo of my parents...this is one that I will always cherish! The love that they have for each other is priceless!