Just for F-U-N

My kids are so great.  I think they are really funny.  Like the other day when I was helping Ryan get ready and he told me "Quit woman handling me, Mom!"   or Haley singing at the top of her lungs into the hair dryer.  (We've all done it.)  And Claire, playing peek-a-boo with her blanket and making us laugh more than her!

Six Months

I am pretty sure that Claire has been able to sit up for quite awhile now, but has never been given that opportunity.  We sat her down on the bed thinking she would topple over- instead she sat there and just looked at us like "What?"  

The last six months have flown by.  Claire LOVES to eat.  (she's a Peterson, of course she loves to eat!)   The better the food the louder she yells for more.  

She loves to hear herself.  "MA, MA, MA, MA"  where her first words.  

 She's adorable and we are so in love with her.  

Is it spring yet?

I have blossoms on my trees! I think this is a good sign.  I got a little antsy and planted some Mums in my planter.  They froze.  

I can't wait to plant some flowers and have some life outside.  

Easter is really early this year.  I think it is weird when Easter is not in April.  

Eleven!

My daughter turned eleven!  I can't believe it!  How did I become the mother of an eleven year old?  

 We had a great party with a few of her friends.  They painted tea cups, bowls, plates & etc. at our local pottery studio.  Haley found the cutest cups that looked like cupcakes.  We filled them with goodies and my amazing friend made lemon and chocolate cupcakes. 

 I think Haley had a great birthday.

Happy Valentine's to you (2008)

Hey hot stuff!  Here's a little treat for you!

This is Ryan's Valentine this year.  We had a hard time getting him to pose for the picture, but now that he see the end result, he loves it.

I totally stole this from Ashley.  Thanks for the idea.

I had no idea...

Ryan said to me the other day- "I new that baby was cute, but I had no idea that she was going to be this cute!"  

He will be the protector of this little girl wether she wants it or not.  

But really- could she get any cuter?  

Things I would never change.

It seems to me that we are always trying to change ourselves or those around us.  Try to loss weight; change the monsters into polite children at the dinner table, etc.  A little tweak here, a little there.  I think that I dwell on the things I would do different instead of the things that went right.  So in spite of myself; here are a few things I would never change:

 

I wouldn't give my childhood up for anything.  My parents are drastically different, but complement each other well.  I am introduced by a neighbor to others as "This is Jennifer, she had a happy childhood."  

 

My Mom, Dad, Clint and Emily- The fact that we all love being with each other... I think that says it all.

 

The man I married.  I am not going to lie.  Things started out a little rough, but he is the best husband.  I am sure he thinks I am a mess most of the time, but I am HIS mess and I think he likes me back.  

 

My three kids who make me happy.  It is my privilege to be their mother.

 

My friends- I think that people come into your life for a reason.  It has been proven so many times, especially the last few years.