Spring Break

My mom, brother, two sisters, niece and nephew came to visit. Luke's cousins wanted to hold him as soon as they got there.


America did as well, because she's never met Luke before.



We played lots of games.


Merilee and Mom took the kidlets to the beach. Luke was napping. The others were gaming it up.





We went to Teddy Bear park to have some fun.


Luke looking so cool, just like his daddy.



More games.


Making messes.


Julia wanted to push Luke around in this stroller.

Merilee and I are known for the shut eye photos. Figures that the only person with their eyes open was the baby.

Thanks for coming to visit. We had a lot of fun!

6 Months!

I haven't written in a month but recently Luke has hit the 6 month mark. He can sit up by himself for short periods of time. And now is 13 1/2 lbs. ( I know he's a skinny bean pole.) And a day after his 6 month birthday I felt something sharp when I let him gnaw my finger. The tooth has broken through. Notice the excessive drool.






I made this purse for my cute niece for her new brother's arrival. So she wouldn't get jealous that he was getting all the presents.

And made this play mat for my newest nephew, Austin. Welcome, little guy.

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day! I am so glad to share my day with two cute valentines. Greg and I got engaged 4 years ago on the 17th. My grandma told me to tell Greg that I was busy if he didn't get a move on telling me what his intentions were with me. So he pretended to cut off his hand while "slicing a bagel"(pre-sliced) and made me get out the first aid kit with band aids and an engagement ring. Unforgettable and very unique sweety. I'm grateful to have you in my life.


Luke, I love you so much. I was so excited to get you and have my own baby. You are so cute! Deep down, I don't mind that you're getting clingy. I like it. But you better give your daddy so more attention and slobby kisses.

Grandma Came to Town

Debbie Gessel came to visit for a few days. It's really nice to have Grandma be so excited to see your baby. Luke has loved being held and played with constantly. Here are some highlights.

Grandma and Luke
Sleepy pose


Happy Baby ( still no belly laughs)


Our little future missionary.

I love putting my feet in my mouth.


Carrots are so yummy that I do the "What about Bob" mmmms.

The Januaries

Put your chemicals high, so your babies don't get poisoned. Greg used this photo for a safety meeting at work. I was like, isn't that kind of funny that you are letting your kid be near dangerous chemicals for a safety photo? And he was like, "We're both right here so it's fine." I did, however, get Greg to not take pictures of our baby on the stairs. That was a close one.


Luke's 4 month picture I hadn't posted.



Luke didn't participate in the money run. But Greg did take him upstairs early for a special photo op.


Luke is always happy when we go in to get him in the morning. So cute!


And Luke's 5 month photos. Pay no attention to his obviously upset expressions. What a big boy!




In other news, we got fish. Some of those fish also had babies and then died. We then took back the original fish to the pet store and got more fish.

Christmas Vacation 2009

Ok. So I really don't get a vacation. So what. It was nice to have my family in town during their Christmas break.
Why do my parents put me in animal costumes when it is no longer near Halloween? Because they are fun pajamas from your Grandma Peterson. Eat your leaves.

What is Christmas?








This year Santa tossed down some dollar bills. I totally got a $10 and two $1's. Sweeet!

If you'd like to see a funny money run. You've got to watch last year's footage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ulpm0A5n_g


Luke lounged with his Grandpa while everyone was opening their gifts.


Greg put Luke on my shoulders.


Snuggling daddy.











My mom: Grant is upstairs taking a nap with Luke. (She's up there taking pictures instead of saving Luke)
Me: Ok
Mom: Luke's actually not asleep. He's just lying there.
Me: As long as he's happy. . . Well, maybe I should go check on him.











Christmas karaoke came to pass. Luke is doing his pose, or covering his ears.

French dip brisket sandwiches for Christmas lunch. Best ever. The brisket cowboy nachos for dinner were also excellent. Basically, I sat down and planned the holiday menu a month in advance because I was so excited. It mostly happened as planned.





My dad got a math book for Christmas. He picked it out, it's just a typical Peterson thing to fall asleep anywhere.



Bonnie and Merilee going to singles ward. They look so hot!