Christmas Day - 2010

Christmas day we didn't spend traditionally because Uncle Corwin had Sydnee and Kelsei the week later so we "talked" to Santa and had him come a week late. We did let the kids open one gift from us on Christmas morning and the gift from Grandpa Dan and Grandma Diny.

Oscar got a WII game; Lego Indiana Jones .

Oliver also got a WII game. Lego Batman.

We let Myles open the gift from Grandpa Dan and Grandma Diny. It was a Hunting WII game for them all to share.

This year before Christmas we were given a very special gift, the twelve days of Christmas. We got something every night. One night it was a ginger bread house for us to put together and all the trimmings. Another was Christmas books and a blanket to snuggle with. Another was a Christmas movie, popcorn and treats. There were soooo many thoughtful gifts and the boys loved getting them each night. The last night the kids received these cute Disney pjs. Oscar was Buzz, Oliver Woody, Myles Lighting McQueen, and Avery Minney Mouse. Avery's had her name emberoidered on it as well. It was an amazing Christmas surprise. We felt so blessed and loved while our daddy was soooo far away!

Avery - 4 months - December 2010

This Avery in her Christmas dress from Grandma CC.

She was so cute dancing with her little legs just moving as fast as they could up and down.

Avery is happy being held. She loves sleeping with Grandpa Roger and he likes it when she sleeps too because that means he can gets a nap too!

Avery is really playing with toys now and the boys love giving her things to put in her mouth or grab. She is a smiley little one and so happy. We all love having her around.

Oh Christmas Tree - 11/30/10

To help us get in the mood for the Christmas season we decorated my parents house and the Christmas tree. It was a little bit early for our family, but it was nice to have it done in time to enjoy the rest of the season. The kids enjoyed doing the "Peterson" family traditions and seeing the Christmas decorations that I have been using since I was a child.

Thanksgiving - 2010

This year we spent Thanksgiving in the Tri-Cities with Kirt and his family again. They are the most centrally located and had the best place for a big group. Corwin and Tarah came too. Mom and Dad couldn't make it last minute, cause mom had hip surgery and wasn't out of the hospital yet. We had a good time haning out.

The three sibliings. Crazy how we have all grown up and have families of our own. Who knows when we'll be back together again?


The kids got to go play in the snow a few times. They have a perfect size hill behind their house to go sledding. I think for the most part they enjoyed their time. Maybe Oliver didn't like having his hands get cold when he wouldn't keep on his gloves, but that was about it.

Corwin brought his Xbox Kinnect. We had a great time with it. I think it was the hit of the weekend. The favorite was the dancing one.

Little Lady - 3 mo. - NOV. 2011

Avery is such a joy to have. The boys love her. Oliver is always making her laugh and she is so smiley now. She is happy as long she isn't the only one in the room. She likes her gym to play with the objects hanging down and has started to reach for them. The swing is where she falls a sleep most often if she isn't in mommys sling. Mostly she loves to be held by mommy. She is just a little spoiled, but we love her so much it is hard not to.

First Snow in Spokane - 11/18/2011

We got to Spokane just days before the snow flew. We had high hopes of working in the yard for Grandpa Roger, but didn't get very far. The boys had a great time playing in the snow though and it was one of the many days they got to play in it.