SNOW DAY!

We got to enjoy a wonderful snow day with the whole family at the end of Feb. Daddy was off of work and got to spend all day outdoors with the kids. They had a blast building a snowman and "climbing mountains". Enough with the snow now, we are ready for Spring!

Lilyana turns 5!

Lilyana's actual birthday was at the end of February. I left it up to her to plan her day and said we could do whatever she wanted. Of course, it was all animal related. We first went out to Hoffer's where she has not been before and looked at all the animals. We had no idea you could feed all the tortoises and get so close to them! The kids had so much fun feeding lettuce to them. I believe they said the oldest was 23 years old and has been in commercials. :) Then Lilyana wanted to visit the animals at the shelter. We took a donation in and a nice worker gave us a private tour and brought out a puppy for Lilyana to hold. We almost walked out with that puppy if it wasn't for the phone call to Daddy who said no way! We went out to eat then enjoyed cake and presents when Daddy got home from work. The day was perfect and Lilyana enjoyed every moment. Our little girl is 5! It just sounds so much older then 4! Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!!  

Kid's Birthday Party!!

The kids birthday was to be a "Rainbow Theme" Party but Mom got a little lazy/tired and didn't do as much as was planned. But the kids did not notice either way! We had a clown come "Miss Sparkle" who I highly recommend. She is so talented and actually attended clown school! I didn't know there really was a clown school. :) She entertained the children with face painting and balloon animals. The balloon animals were a huge hit with the kids. Gavyn did not want much to do with his party so he is not in many pictures. :( He was afraid of the clown so would not get his face painted and wouldn't let me take any pictures of him without hiding his face. Such a stinker. Daddy was able to get him involved and at least blow out his candles at the end of the party. We are thankful for all our friends and family that could make it! It means a lot to us and the kids! Lilyana talked about her upcoming party for weeks and was so excited for it. She wanted to make sure all her guests were given cake and personally handed out cake to each person before devouring her own piece. So sweet of her. I cannot believe the kids are 5 and almost 3! They are just growing so fast. Good thing another little babe will arrive in less then a month! Happy Birthday Lilyana and Gavyn! We Love You!!

The girls singing Jesus Loves Me!! SO Precious. 

Christmas Day!

Always a crazy time at the Peterson house for Christmas Day! But equally just as fun! Grandpa Peterson had Ellyson and Lilyana upstairs to rehearse Christmas Carols they would later sing to the family. (I will try to post a video of it). Ashley was able to get the whole room to settle down and be quiet for a few moments to listen to some scripture readings so we do not forget the true meaning of Christmas. Then the craziness began and didn't stop! (I think this may be way all the men take their annual shots right when everyone arrives so they can make it through the day and night)! It was so nice to have the entire family together to take a photo, and a great photo of all the cousins together, and of course the sister picture. Which this year I am not fond of! Can't wait to have this baby and get my butt back into shape again!! Merry Christmas to all!!!! 

Christmas Eve and Morning

I hosted Christmas Eve for the first time at our home. So there is no pictures. :( I was busy running around and never thought about stopping for a moment for pictures. It was a wonderful time with The Von Heimburgs, Grandma Peg, and Sally. The kids were crazy!! I think they liked all the people in the house and were showing off! I did manage to remember a picture of the kids in their Christmas pajamas right before they went up to bed. We had cookies and milk out for Santa and carrots laying outside for the reindeer. After that the kids were so exhausted and fell right asleep!