Mom's Birthday Dinner

What a good day this was. I always love to get together with my family. Each year we go out to dinner for my moms birthday. This year I think mom was with us.

When we got there they had the tables set up wrong. They didn't know that we needed one long table. We don't like to separate. So when the waiters left, we did a little re-arranging. I'm sure they loved us.

It is nice to have Chris and Jennifer join us. They are so much a part of our family and love them dearly.

We went around the table and each family gave an update on their family. It's fun to have blogs to keep up on all the kids.

We then left the restaurant to begin the hour long "Peterson good-bye" Those of you who know us.....know what I am talking about.

When we left I had to take a trip past the home that I grew up at. I really go home-sick.

I will tell you -I have 'the best' family ever!
Mom....Happy Birthday!

Leatherby's

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.


They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually.


They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an
inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they move away.


Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been meet, our desire fulfilled, their work is done.


The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.


Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.


LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Author unknown.


Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime. You will be missed.

A visit from Heather and the boy's

It was fun to see the boy's again. Heather has been real good at keeping in touch and letting us see the boy's. As you can see they are growing up. Heather is living in West Valley for now so they are close.



Tysen had fun playing with Ronaldo. Ron is walking now. They got along great.

Tuesday McDonalds Play Group

What would I ever do without a little break in the day with some good company and other kids for Zoee and Evva to play with.

Last Tuesday when I walked into McDonald's there were a couple of ladies who were laughing as I walked in. MMMmmmm could it be that the last time they were there Evva did her little strip show? Yes, it was. I mean she took it all off. This week she only took off her shirt.

I had to take my camera because this was the last time we would be with the Stamps at McDonald's. We are so sad!! Zoee couldn't understand why they were going to move, me either. I am really going to miss Sharon.

The kids really do have fun playing together. We look forward to going each week.

Catch up....

This past week has been a little busy. Our stake had our Recognition dinner and if you can believe it.....I forgot my camera. That made me very sad because, It was so nice. Decorations, help, food, fireside everything was great!

We had wonderful ladies from the Relief society come and help with nursery. 'That was not an easy job'. They were in there for 3 hours with around 16 wild kids. "May they be showered with many blessings"!

Jenny Phillips was amazing. She is so down to earth and leaves us each time with such a strong spirit. I could listen to her for hours on end. Oh wait--I do. MMmmmm for any of you that don't have her CD's. They are incredible. You may need to get one.

Speaking of incredible, what great counselors I have. As I ran around crazy like a chicken with my head cut off, they made sure everything looked right and ready for our youth, along with our wonderful Stake President. I have no words great enough to even express what a great man he is.

I can't leave out our chef. I have a wonderful, talented son in law who cooked a great dinner for our stake. So not only does he do heating and air conditioning, messages but he also cooks. Who could ask for more.

Last night Jed, Derrik, Tysen and I went down to Donna Sandstroms viewing. For those here in our stake, she is the mother of 'Sister Modesty'. The viewing was from 6 to 8 so I talked with Colleen and we decided to meet around 8. When we got there the lines were long...like 2 hours long. They said as soon as the family arrived at the funeral home at 5, the line had started to form. Needless to say it was 10 pm when we made it through the line. What a great tribute to this wonderful lady. I was so glad that I went. Bob is such a good man. Just the expression on his face when he saw me made it all worth the 2 hour wait in line. He will always be dear to my heart.

The funnest part was I ran in to two old friends that I had not seen for...MMMmmmm let's see, (I'm telling on my age here) 30 years and 16 years. Crazy! How much fun though. I went to school with Shelly and worked at Albertsons with Kate down in Orem. Where the line was so long, we were able to catch up a little on the many years gone by. I was also told that we are having our 30 year class reunion. Okay, I can't be that old! WOW!! Where does time go? Speaking of time.....I think it's time to go shopping.

Zoees new trick

Zoee has really wanted to learn how to blow bubbles so she asked her mom to teach her.


Well as you can see, she has now learned how to blow bubbles and she usually has gum in her mouth. She thinks it's pretty neat....so she showed me

And now Grandma is blowing bubbles with her. I am sure you were all wondering what I did with all my time. Okay, now you know.

10th Ward YW Talent Night

Tired little Evva

You know how Evva loves the hair.
'She cut hers twice ... in the same week'.

When ever she gets tired she likes to play with your hair.
The other night after family night she was sitting on pompas lap and started playing with his hair. I thought it was so cute that I had to get a picture of it and share with all of you.....
See,
I told you she is going to be a hair dresser!

New Fridge for New Years

New years day our fridge went out on us. So we ran to Lowe's half hour before they closed and got a new fridge. The funny thing is....Jed got a bonus and he really wanted to get a snow blower. Well, it went for a new fridge. We sat listening to the ice drop from the ice maker and Jed said.."There's my snow blower, making ice"

Maybe next year.
It sure is nice. Zoee likes it.

Job Hunting for Derrik....

Back to basics has now closed there doors here in Utah so Derrik is now looking for a job. If any of you hear of anything that would be good for him.....PLEASE give us a call. Needs to make at least $10 hr.

CHRISTMAS

Christmas Eve Heather came over with the boys. It was fun to see them. It's been awhile since I have seen them. It was fun to visit and play.

Christmas has come and gone...already! WOW does time go fast.
Christmas day Derrik, Meagan and Tysen were with us. They got up before Santa even dropped the load. Well, I guess you we kinda slept in."yes"! After we opened gift's we went to Tim and Desis. Tim fixed us all breakfast. I think we just might have to make that a family tradition. I liked that. Jeddy and Ady came down for breakfast and then we all came back to the house.

We had been waiting for Timmy to come and when we got home he had left a message that he had broke down. Man, that boy sure has had some rough Christmas's. I think we are just going to kidnap him before Christmas and not let him go anywhere until after Christmas. He had called his dad and Tim went and got Timmy and brought him down. Then came back and picked him up and took him home. It was nice to have all of our family home for Christmas.



Derrik was so worried about Timmy so when he did finally show up, he was relieved. As you can tell by the pictures, all the family got CAT sweats. I told the kids that we were going to use these pictures for next years Christmas cards. It is so hard to get them all together at one time. So out of all the gifts that we got, I would have to say the best of all is that we had all of our family home for the day.

Christmas has been good

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I wanted to take a minute to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I have been so blessed this year with so much. To my family out there who has always supported me, in even my bad years. My husband that is so good to me and such a great example to me. My kids who are no longer kids (boy they grow up fast....I will always be so grateful for. They are the reason I am here today. My cute....mischevious...grandchildren who make it all worth while. My neighbors whom I think of as family. To all, I love you tons! I hope your holidays are filled with lots of laughter, love and the sweet spirit of our Heavenly Fathers love.
Merry Christmas

Seeing (Dad) Santa

Okay, so I had to share this. Tim (Zoee and Evva's dad) plays Santa at Christmas time. Well today Desi had him go to her work to play Santa. I decided that I would take the girls up to see him. We wondered how they would react or if they would even know if it was their dad. We walked in and Santa turned and said hi to the girls and Oh my......Evva was scared to death! I tried sitting next to Santa to see if she would even tell him what she wanted for Christmas.
Nope...that wasn't going to happen so Desi sat down and tried to get her to talk to Santa. That didn't work either.

Okay, so she was pretty traumatized


Zoee did great. She got up and told him what she wanted and everything was just great. She had no clue who it really was.


So the funniest was when Tim came to pick the girls up and Evva told him....."I sat on Santa's lap today" "oh yea? Did you tell him what you wanted for Christmas?" "yep, a barbie"
After the girls had pictures with Santa, one of the girls that Desi works with brought her dogs to sit on Santa's lap. She had them dressed up so cute that I had to take their pictures also

Family Night

We gathered our family together tonight and did gingerbread houses for Family Night. It is always so much fun to get together but I will have to say the more that I try and keep up with moms traditions, the more I learn to appreciate her more and more. What an amazing lady! I love you mom.

Evva had fun helping her dad


Zoee said she was the winner. We didn't know it was a contest but.....she sure did win in the food storage department.

Zoee's Christmas Dance Performance

Zoee had her Christmas dance performence this morning over at Jefferson Elementry. Zoee did so good. After she performed she got to sit on Santa's lap. She asked him for a magic box for Christmas. If anyone out there knows where to get one of those, let me know.

Stake Appreciation Dinner

My Christmas tree is finally up. Well most of it anyways. The bottom of the tree has been kid proofed. Evva still stands on her tip toes to see if she can reach the ornaments. Zoee keeps asking me if she can help finish putting up the decorations. Bless her! I keep telling her that I am done. MMmmmm one day she will understand and by then well then I will be able to finish decorating my tree clear to the bottom.

I got both the girls one of those chocolate advent calendars and they love that. Zoee reminds me first thing in the morning. She's going to love Monday when she has to catch up from not being her on Saturday and Sunday. What would the holidays be without these cute children.