Puppy Love

There are several things in the last week I am in love with!  I have always loved Valentines Day, not because of the romantic side, but the decorating, love, friendship, and just fun things. We have some fun things to look forward to next week I will post later, but for now here is a list of things from the last week that I loved!

I ordered Heirloom veggie, fruit, and flower seeds for planting this year.  Now I am just hoping I won't kill them all!

We bought the boys banks in an effort to teach them better money management.  They are very excited!  Now if only I could get them excited about fasting, they hate it!!!

I went with my best friend, Lara, to a Jazz game.  Her work had a suite and dinner, with amazing dessert too.  Afterwards she even did my nails.  Such an amazing bestie!

G & G Zobell gave the boys a Valentines Day package (some of the stuff isn't pictured).  They were most excited for the ball catching toy and that we shared our chocolates with them.  Thanks G & G!

Our dog, Hudley, can't get enough kisses.  He loves to lick our dishes clean and always soak our faces, yuck!

This update I don't love so much, which is why I didn't post an after picture.  I decided to try a new hair-color that Ryan and I picked.  It didn't turn out at all what I pictured and even the hairstylist felt bad and didn't charge full price.  Everyone so far has told me they like it (who knows if they are just being nice), but hopefully with some fading I will like it.

A big change happening next week is me starting a very part time job.  In fact I will not work more than 10 or so hours a week at a local cafe opening up.  This will help me become a better cook, make me manage my time better, and bring in just a little bit of extra money.  Luckily it will happen while the boys are at school.  It still stresses me out, probably because I feel such a heavy load with my Young Women's calling. So before my start date I have crammed mounds of girl time in this week...book club, lunch with friends, and a girls night out with neighbors.  We also had parent teacher conference's this week and all of the boys are at the top of their classes.  I am still amazed by the things they teach me everyday!  Ryan and I also decided to have a Facebook free February (except clearing notifications or answering questions)  and may I say I am getting a lot more done.  Ta ta for now:D

Be a little kinder!

 It seems like people are just angry these days.  I see it especially on Facebook.  Why can't everyone be kind and happy?  In the words of President Hinckley, "We can all be a little kinder, a little more generous, a little more thoughtful of one another. We can be a little more tolerant and friendly to those not of our faith, going out of our way to show our respect for them. We cannot afford to be arrogant or self-righteous."

New Beginnings

New Beginnings...I'm not talking about Young Women's New Beginnings, although I am getting ready for that too, but a new blog for the family.  My last blog, while great, was mostly about me, my single life before I was married.  Now it's a family affair.  I have some catching up to do!  The Peterson's are doing well, but are busier than ever.  Since I last wrote Christmas happened.  The boys were with their Mom for Christmas so Ryan and I spent most of the holiday week with my family.  We started off the week by going to Brianhead ski resort with Glen and Kandace to have a quick visit with my Grandma Mitchell and Uncle Jack's family.  Ryan and my Uncle Jack enjoyed talking about work/computer stuff I don't get.  Later in the week we went to a session at the Timpanogos Temple together (siblings), walked up to Bridal Veil Falls, played games, watched movies, ate many meals together, of course opened presents, and ended it all by my parents taking us out to eat. My parents did so much for all of us, I am so grateful!  It was a lot of fun, but driving back and forth to Orem everyday was exhausting.  Ryan and I took a couple of days to recover!  Ryan got a lot of fun guitar stuff and I got a record player/records that I have been wanting for years. 



 

 

 

 

On New Year's Eve Ryan and I wanted to stay home, but during the day we caught a movie and lunch while we had some SUV repairs.  New Year's day was pretty fun being with all of Ryan's family for lunch, dinner, sorting through childhood stuff, looking at pictures, and playing games.

The boys came home from their Mom's the day before school.  We had both sets of grandparents over to open presents.  If you can't tell the boy's got bikes from Santa.  The next day was Ryan's birthday.  He wanted me to make him a Trifle, which I did. The boys made him a candy bar poster.  Ryan's birthday gifts consisted of a lot of bike accessories.   

 

I wish I could remember everything that I have missed!  I got a new calling, which is the fourth one in the last year.  Everything in my life has changed in the last year, so why not my calling, lol?  I am now the 1st counselor in the Young Women, which is a lot of work.  Between Ryan and I we have meetings 2-3 nights a week.  We still strive to get family scripture and prayer 6 nights a week. 

We bought a new table and king sized bed (used, but new to us) that we love.  Our table fits eight and I don't get Ryan's pillow in my face every night anymore. We conquered an annoying Science Project, country project, and have made lots of juices/smoothies.   That's it for now.  I hope you enjoy Peterson Pondering's (made me think of Pete's Dragon for some reason).