I am an AUNT!

Little Landon was born today at 3:19 p.m. He is 8 lbs exactly and 22 inches long. I am so excited for Gary and Sarah and can't wait to hold him in a couple of weeks!!

*Independence Day*

My parents decided they would join us Peterson children down south for the 4th of July week. They started the week off at Bear Lake. Emily and I took off after class to spend the weekend with them. It was great, I sure do miss the parental unit.

We went to the marina to pick out the sailboat my parents want to buy when they retire. I am not sure I am okay with this plan since they will be sailing around the world...excuse me what happened to being grandparents that I could bring the (distant future) kids over and visit.

The lake was so blue and beautiful but a little to cold for Emily and I to swim in but that didn't stop my parents.

My parents finally got to go back to the Logan temple. I am so glad that they were sealed in this temple for all time and eternity. I can't imagine spending eternity with a better family then them!

Then it was off to Midway a cute little Swiss town up Provo Canyon. As a Swiss citizen I felt at home...not really since home was never Switzerland for me but maybe if I had some lederhosen.

All of my mom's side of the family got together for a family picture and bbq. It was fun to see them since there is no family reunion this year and we are all get along so well.

The World Cup crowd

Matt the master at the BBQ

A little family wrestling and talent show consisting of a the worlds greatest monkey face (Matt) and the fastest monkey walk I have ever seen (Becca).

Then it was off to the Stadium of Fire. We had to wait in line FOREVER for dinner is was so crowded. It was a good reminder why I love living in North Idaho so much!

Hello Carrie Underwood and thanks for a GREAT show!

All the girls enjoying the opulent firework show.

That next morning it was off to the hot springs to relax after being go go go all weekend.

Then we were back at it...off to the Peterson's for 4th of July dinner and packing all of Julie's stuff to move her back home. To be honest I don't know how all the stuff fit, we will just say my dad is an amazing packer.

Hello married life ;) I will give them a break I guess...Sarah is a week overdue and Gary is busy working hard in school, so they deserved a break.

It was so great to spend so much time with all the family. Heavenly Father has definitely blessed me with a wonderful family that has such love for each other. I am so grateful for the freedoms that we have in this country and for all of those who fight for my freedom. It is the home of the free because of the brave.

One GREAT Thursday!!

Today was a GREAT day, especially compared to the bad luck I have had all week. I got a great email forwarded to me from Cody (who is doing amazing).

At 4:16 a.m. I finally found my long lost tooth...I won't go into details about how but I was pretty excited.

There it is in all it's glory, almost ready to go back in.

Emily had a hard time sharing my excitement with me at 4 a.m.

I also got a visit from the tooth fairies. Lance and Lora sent me flowers and a dollar for my tooth...they even let me keep my tooth :) They are amazing and definitely made my day!

Best Weekend EVER!!!

This last weekend Sena and I went up to Libby, Montana to see Cody and the amazing Ercanbrack Family. It really was one of the best weekends I have ever had. The Ercanbrack family was so nice and gracious toward us and we just felt so welcome.

Lance took us horseback riding along a gorgeous trail that followed the river, it was perfect. Here is Sena getting a boost up the hill.

We tried going double which ended a little bad but Cody is not ready to joke about it yet so we won't talk about it :)

This was my reaction most of the time on the horse I am such a baby, even with Lance around to make sure nothing happens.

How cute, leave it to the boys to make sure it's safe to ride double.

All set with Mr. Dinkleman and of course Lance near by just in case.

I had no idea that people in Montana take garage sales so seriously the traffic was constant to the neighbors garage sale.

Yet another teaching moment....I learned so much this weekend, even how to make waffles.

and shoot guns...... this is called the no look shot, oops.

I am going to call this gun BIG BERTHA, she had power. Thank goodness for the steal sled.

Enjoying the full Montana experience!

I have to give a shout out to Lora too, I was so bummed to find out that I didn't take any pictures with her. I know I am horrible remembering to take pictures, these pictures are all from Cody. Lora you're great and such wonderful company. I enjoyed watching your hypnotist videos,having late night chats (because every night was a late night), and just spending the weekend with ya. Next time I will make sure and get a picture.

Thank you so much Ercanbracks, for one truly amazing weekend!!!

Never too OLD!

It's true you can never grow out of playgrounds and a blue slushy. Good thing I get great satisfaction from both.