Our Trip to the ER

She's all smiles now, but last night was another story. She tripped and smacked her face on a table. She got a 1/2 " gash, they ended up deciding to use glue instead of stitches. Pretty traumatic experience. The females in this family are GREAT but they aren't real famous in Navy Medicine circles for their ability to withstand pain.

Tired

This picture just about sums it up for us lately.

Grandma's visit

Grandma came, worked her fingers to the bone, entertained the girls, and had a birthday! Thanks for all of the help. We needed it.

Olivia Claire Peterson is here!

Weight: 8 Lbs 3 Oz
Length: 20"
Hungry: 24/7

Pioneer Children . . .

shoved down mountains of trans fats after a pioneer Family Home Evening. The twinkie -cookie covered wagon stayed assembled only long enough to take this picture. Life is rough.

Aric's Wallpaper of the Week

Disclaimer#1 The verbiage used in this add in no way reflects the verbiage used in our home...or at least by Sally.

Disclaimer #2 Just for the record, Sally was strongly opposed to this post and after having posters remorse, I must say, I don't use that language either, but it is kind of funny.

Slip N Slide How To

Staying cool in NC

Megan wipes out

She caught that wave though

Happy 4th of July

I try hard not to get political, but it is the 4th. McCain isn't much better, but at least he's a Patriot.

pa·tri·ot –noun
1. a person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion.
2. a person who regards himself or herself as a defender, esp. of individual rights, against presumed interference by the federal government.

Megan, alone and unafraid

More Back Yard Friends

Not pictured: squirrels, rabbits, rat snakes, water moccasins, copperheads, tree frogs, toads, skinks, lizards, and about 10,000 different bugs. Gotta love North Carolina!

Finally 4!

After counting down the days for the past week, Addie's birthday finally arrived!

She was thrilled with her "party" (she had her friend, Emma over to play - that's as close to a party as you get when your mom is 8 months pregnant). They broke in her new slip 'n slide (more like a slip 'n land), made their own jewelry, and enjoyed their fair share of strawberry cupcakes.

A Quick Trip to Raleigh

The girls loved the Natural History Museum - except for the dinosaur room. I think it gave Addie nightmares. (Luckily the snow cone made up for it.)

Hill Ridge farms was just outside of Raleigh. We rode the train, fed the animals and giant catfish (disgusting), mined for gems, and slid down the giant slide.

We also found time to take turns going to the temple, hit an outlet mall, and most importantly, have lunch at the Cheesecake Factory - YUM!

Fort Fisher Aquarium

I was going to wrestle this guy and make some nice boots, but it turns out the aquarium staff frowns on man vs gator wrestling matches...sissies.

My four ladies.

Addie and Maverick...I mean Aric, go boating.

Megan's first day of nursery

She cried a bit, played some, and then in fine Peterson tradition, ate three times her body weight in snacks! Success! (This success story made possible by today's nursery workers Elizabeth and Jessica. Thank you.)

Our pet fox

She comes around every night at sunset. We found out that she really likes Cheetos. Who doesn't?

On an unrelated note, I added a new link to IBD editorials. Worth taking a look at.

The Knack

This goes out to all those with "the Knack". You know who you are.

The Best Moms in the Whole World

. . . In no particular order. (That should win me some brownie points.)

A Great Idea

Addie is infatuated with her friend Emma's princess car (Megan, not so much). Last night she had a great idea:

Addie: "Hey Dad, I have an idea. Well, Mom has a car and you have two cars (a truck and a motorcycle). How about you sell your motorcycle, and then you'll have a lot of money to buy me a princess car? Do you think that would be great?"

Needless to say, Dad didn't think that would be too great.

Pictures for Grandma