What to write!

Christmas is upon us and I am so greatful that its almost over. We are spending out Christmas morning with the kids and I am so excited to see their faces as they open up presents from us and Santa Clause. I tend to some what over do it but I think that I am compensating for my own childhood. We never got much because my parents were poor. I really think that is why I want to give my kids so much. I know that there are other kids out there that would benfit from it too. I just want my kids to be happy and glad for the things that they do get. I have not heard from them the things that they wanted and didn't get. I think that they are generally happy for just the smallest things. In fact I bought myself an ice scrapper, living in Minnesota that is one thing you do need. So it was in the car when I picked up Ayden. He wanted to see what it was and I explained to him on how to use it.... He was so happy that I bought it that he shouted, "Mom I love my new gift"..... Silly boy!

I hope that everyone is having a wonderful and safe Merry Christmas!

Thanksgiving and everything else in between!

This is my favorite time of year. Good food and family fun. Thanksgivig we spent at my in-laws. It was nice to see everyone. The kids love going to grandma/grandpa's. We ate and then watched some football. The kids were actually pretty good. SHOCK!

Then Friday we had some running around to do and then I went out with my brother and sisters. Carrie and I were drinking and Addie was a sober driver. Its nice when you know that you can drink and be safe. We had a semi-reunion at Sarna's in Columbia Heights. Pretty nice place.

Now its December and Ayden is waiting for the snow to start falling. We can't wait to get out there!

Christmas is on its way. I can't wait for that day.....

I know I know

Its been forever since I have added anything. Time is just getting away from me. Everyday and Every night is a new thing. Ayden is happy and growing so fast. Hanna is doing great in school. But they are both excited for Christmas. We have fun crafts that we are going to do. Then its the Christmas tree that will be put up the weekend of Thanksgiving. Ayden hopes for snow everyday. He is so bummed that we have none. I am not as excited about the snow as he is. I do love this time of year. Amounst family and friends and Christmas movies on Family Channel and Hallmark Channel. We do plan on getting together with friends and family for some sledding parties (that is if it snows).

I am getting my list out and checking it twice. Going to make sure that Hanna and Ayden and always so nice. My kids are finally at the age where they are both very excited about Santa. Ayden thinks that he is so cool...lol

Here are some pictures from Halloween (Thanks Jason for Ayden's awesome costume from
http://www.halloweenthrills.com/

There is an internal error with the site..... So pictures later!

Eight!

Thanks, Meghan ;)

8 T.V. Shows I love to watch:

1. Hereos
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Ghost Whisper
4. One Tree Hill
5. Survivor
6. Big Brother
7. Biggest Loser
8. Cold Case

8 of my favorite restaurants are:

1. Speghetti Factory
2. Timber Lodge
3. Olive Garden
4. Outback
5. McDonalds-For the kids
6. Rose Garden
7. Acapulco
8. Old Chicago

8 things that happened yesterday:

1. Got Up
2. Took a Shower
3. Went to Work
4. Made dinner
5. Gave Ayden a bath
6. Talk to Carrie most of the day
7. Got my work done
8. Snuggled with Ayden

8 things I am looking forward to:

1. Going to the pumpkin patch
2. Halloween
3. Christmas
4. Black Friday
5. Sledding with Ayden this year
6. Dinner with the family
7. Katie's Wedding next year
8. Meeting the new arrival Lainey

8 things on my wish list:

1. New curtains
2. Get all caught up on winterizing
3. Shopping for Christmas
4. Hoping that the flu doesn't get us
5. To be more organized.
6. More time... there never seems to be enough
7. A not-so-long winter :)
8. Wish to meet Brandi

Now 8 people that I tag:

1. Brandi
2. Carol
3. Carrie
4. Nikki
5. Stephanie
6. Selena
7. Angela
8. Meghan

Minnehaha Falls

We have gone down to the Falls twice this year. Both days were just great. The kids love going down there. Ayden wants to ride the bikes (maybe next time). This summer we have really been doing things as a family. With a lot of outdoor activities. I think that the kids have really enjoyed out family time too.

Camping with Carol and Nathan!

So what have we been doing this summer well 8/22 I brougt Ayden camping for the first time. He absolutely loved it. We went with Carol an Nate and had a blast with them. I loved that fact that Carol and I got in some good friend time. Ayden loved that fact that he got to run everywhere. They got to play games and Ayden got to spend time with his cousins even though now he has added some that aren't really his cousins but I think that he thought everyone was his family. It was just great. I am just so glad that I got to spend that time with Ayden.

I'm Turning 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is when Ayden was born. I woke up at about 11:30pm 7/28/05 and my water was breaking. I tell you it was the weirdest but coolest feeling ever. I woke up Kevin while I was running to the bathroom. He quickly got on the phone to the hospital (Unity) to find out if we should come in right away. I was laughing. I knew the time was coming when I was finally going to meet my baby. I drove to the hospital... we got there and check in. During that time it was already the 29th. I asked what the date was, when I told I realized that Ayden as born on my dad's birthday... Funny. So finally at about 5:30 am the nurse came in to tell me that they were going to try to speed things up with some good ole Pitocin (hate that stuff) to get me to have contractions. I had Kevin, Carrie (my sister), Addie (my sister) and Renee (Kevin's sister) all in the room with me. I made some cry and others think twice about having kids (Addie). I was begging for an epidural. I still was not dialated to 4 yet. That was at about 3pm on the 29th. Finally the doctor came in and new that there was something going on. For all those hours in hard labor I was not dialating to anything. The doctor then decided to do an emergency c-section. I got my epidural and I felt so good after that... I remember the nurse asking me if I was ok after the epidural and I love I couldn't feel anything and that was great. :) They had decided that Ayden was caught on something but unsure of what really. Into surgery I went. Kevin was admitted in. Everyone else waited. By that time my mom was there too. 7:56pm 7/29/05 Ayden Timothy Peterson was born to Parents Lynn and Kevin Peterson and sister Hanna Peterson.

I don't think that I have ever been happier in my whole life. There has been happy very happy moments in my life but the moment that you have a child and you look at that childs face.... There is nothing like that feeling.

Milestones before he was 1 years old were~
He started crawling at about 5 months old.
Walking about 9.5 months old



Ayden was about a year old here. I don't have the actually picture yet. Grandma Peterson is looking for one for me. I didn't have a digital at that time.


This is when I turned 2 years old and my whole family celebrated with me.
I learned how to ride a bike when I was 2.
I could climb a fence at 2.
I am a man on the go and no one can hold me down :)

Now this month I am going to turn 3 years old.....OH BOY!!!!


Ayden is turning 3 years old on July 29......

Here are some pictures of his big moments