Labor Day

Labor day was a blast in the pool. Thanks to mom and dad for making the water "warm" before we got there. Ava has grown out of her swim suit and I don't have a 6-9 mo. suit, so she was "necked" in the water. We had a BBQ with the cousins and even our neighbor friend McKay. What a nice day to swim!

One more year before kindergarten!

My sweet baby is going to preschool. She's had so much fun reconnecting with her teachers and making new "boy" friends.

Sunrise...Sunset...I don't remember getting older

Isabelle goes to first grade.

Hannah goes to fourth grade.

"The Ward Camp out of fantastic"...says Kristie. "I could have done without the long drive, lost of kids, sticky marshmallows and messy Cheetos"...complains Chad. Did I mention that I got there at 3 PM and took the kids to the river while Chad arrived at 6 PM just in time for dinner. We left at 9:30, giving him adequate "Chad time" when we got home. I love this boy!

Peterson Girl Sleepover

Every year since I was about 9 we have had an annual Peterson girl sleepover. My mom is 1 of 5 girls. These 5 sisters have produced a lot of girls themselves and now us nieces are adding to the cycle. I seem to be the leader in the "girl" production.

It is so fun to see my aunts tease their mother, my grandma. I especially loved how grandma swooned at Collin Firth on the big screen but reminded us that Grandpa came first and then President Deiter F. Uchtdorf.


Kate is the latest "girl" in the Peterson clan. She was 5 weeks old in this picture. What a cutie! Can I mention that she slept 8 hours this night? Not fair.















Ava and Ashley.

Stephanie with Baby Kennedie

















Aunt Darlene Grandma and Aunt Linda

Deanna and her two girls, Michelle and Ashley. Michelle's new baby Kate.




Aunt Janet and cousin Tiffany.


Aunt Deanna and Aunt Janet

Aunt Stephanie and water fun!

Lagoon Day with the Hales

Can you imagine the looks that Amy and I got as we walked around lagoon? Two moms and eight girls!!

Swimming with the Turners

My cousin, Lisa with her three boys. They came to visit us from Idaho. My girls absolutely adore them.

Ava 5 months

Get your motor runnin'

Our neighbor, Ray has an awesome motorcycle! The girls were able to have a ride the other night. How fun, but a little scary!

Highschool Friends

A few weeks ago my friend Sherrie organized a friend pic-nic while Kristen was here during her move. It was amazing to see so many of us all in one place. Several of the girls I keep in touch with regularly, but some I haven't seen since high school! We caught up and introduced our children to each other. So many memories ran through my mind for the next couple of days. We had some good times, girls!