Dance Recital

Gretchen had her dance recital tonight. She did great and was super cute. Gretchen dances at the same studio as 3 of her cousins. They are all so fun to watch.  Aunt Andrea and Gretchen surprised me with this picture.  I was not able to take Gretchen to her pictures this year. 

Gretchen had lots of people there to support her.  Grandma and Aunt Annette came from Idaho.  I only got a picture with Grandpa Cleverly.  Aunt Fran brought flowers for Gretchen.  Of course Aunt Andrea, Uncle Chuck and Marshal were also cheering Gretchen on. 

Memorial Day

 My whole life memorial weekend we always went to the cemetery to my brother and Grandpa's graves.  As a little kid I loved it.  I loved hearing stories about these two people that I never got to meet here on earth.  Now as an adult I am taking my kids to there Grandma's grave to tell them stories of someone they never met on earth.   I told Chad yesterday that I thought that as time passed it would get easier to go to the cemetery with my kids.  Yesterday was hard for me.  They don't know her and it breaks my heart.  Gretchen kept asking who we were there for.  I know that I am the only way they will get to know her, but it is hard sometimes.  Some days I just want to talk to my mom.  I am truly grateful for the knowledge I have that I can see her again.  I am so grateful there is a day to remember all those who have gone before.

Pre-School Program and Dance Recital

Gretchen had a big day yesterday.  She had her pre-school program and her dance recital.  She had a lot of fun people come support her.

 Kinslee, Aunt Andrea, Kendall, Noelle, Charly, and Easton

 Gretchen waiting for her program to start.

 This year they learned about different countries and cultures.  In there program they sung songs from each country.  Gretchen got to be Gretchen while the kids sang about Gretchen and Hans.

 Charly, Noelle, Aunt Andrea, Gretchen, Kendall, and Easton being weird.

 Easton, Grandma, and Gretchen  

 Our family after her program.  I love how all three kids look like they are in pain.  Aunt Melinda was there also but somehow I didn't get any pictures of her. 
Then at 7pm Gretchen had her dance recital.  She did so good I was so happy to actually see her dancing and singing.  Kinslee was a brat and we left at intermission.  I was a little bummed because I wanted to see Charly, Noelle, and Kendall dance a little more.  We went to dinner afterwards with Grandma, Aunt Melinda and Uncle Wally.  Kinslee wouldn't stop crying so I took her to the car and we just chilled until everyone finished dinner. 

 You would never know she was being a brat from this picture of her while we were waiting. 
When we got  home I realized I didn't get a picture of Gretchen in her dance stuff.  She was tired and had to go to the bathroom so this is all I got. 

Aunt Fran gave her these pretty flowers.  

Fire Pit

We used our fire pit for the first time this year.  we had tin foil dinners and roasted marshmallows for s'mores.

Super blurry picture of Gretchen

Easton and Gretchen

Dad and Mom

Gretchen had the camera and told Easton to say Cheese!

Dad and Gretchen

Kinslee was in bed sleeping. 

New Years Eve

We started off our new years eve day buy taking down all our Christmas decorations.  Gretchen took a few pictures.

 Kinslee was a big help with unpacking all the ornaments. 

 She also helped with the lights. 

 Growing up my family always did fondue for new years.  My siblings even gave us a fondue pot for a wedding gift.  We had never used it until this year. 

 Cheese!

 Easton 

 Gretchen

This isn't the best picture but this is one of my favorite things, super salad.  So yummy.

We also had homemade Peach Pleasure Jamba Juice that tasty pretty close to the real thing. 

Peterson Christmas Party

Growing up I loved the Peterson Christmas Party. I loved getting to see all my cousins.  As an adult I think I love it even more, being with my moms siblings does something wonderful for me.  I truly love it.    

 My little Angel 

 Mary and Joseph 

Gretchen the one eared Sheep.

As a little girl I loved seeing Mr. and Mrs. Claus also. 

Easton with Santa

 Gretchen even talked to him, amazing stuff.

 Kinslee was a little unsure for her first time meeting Santa.

Family Party

 We made some what of a spur of the moment decision to go to Idaho for a family party Saturday afternoon.  Here are a few pictures, most of which were taken by Gretchen. 

 Uncle Travis and Kinslee

 Gretchen 

 Something Gretchen drew

 Chad and Justin (No shave November)

 Kinslee laughing

 Kinslee and Easton

 Kinslee

 Gretchen and Mom 

 Mom & Dad 

 Gretchen, Grandma, and Easton

Gretchen and Grandpa

Jimmer

On saturday we stood in line to get Jimmer Fredette's Autograph.  It was pretty exciting!

 Easton and his friend Vance waiting in line.

 Jimmer

Gretchen got a ball signed, Easton and Vance got there hats signed.  It was pretty fun.  We waited in line with Marshal.  Who doesn't love Jimmer?

9 months and other stuff!

This little girl turned 9 months old yesterday.  I think she is pretty dang cute.  I love her cute teeth. 

Here are a few other random pictures taken yesterday.

 Hi Mom!

 Gretchen took this one.

 Ewww!(That's what Gretchen says every time she sees people kissing)

My cute little family

Kinslee is a little bit of a Mommy's girl.

Easton took  this picture of the two of us!