We went to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The kids loved it!

Thanksgiving break

My dad and my brother, Ryan, were able to come for the Thanksgiving weekend! We had such a fun time. On Thursday morning we went to the turkey bowl. Dad and Ryan played with Barry and his brothers. It was fun seeing them play together. Lincoln grabbed Barry's keys and used the little whistle on them. We called him the referee of the game!

Then we went to the Pope's for Thanksgiving dinner. We had a wonderful feast and had a great time being with them and of course watching football. I cooked a turkey all by myself this thanksgiving and it turned out yummy.

On Friday we went bowling! I think it was Braden and Lincoln's first time bowling. They had a blast. Braden did a little victory dance after every time that he bowled. Pretty funny. I also never knew that a person could a gutter ball when they had the bumpers on. Lincoln is a pro at doing that.

After bowling we went out to lunch and we were going to go to Mosi, but I locked the keys in the van. My brother in law Jeff saved us and brought us out a spare key. So we ran out of time and so we just went home and played rock band. It was pretty awesome. We got the Beetles rock band game and loved it. Growing up I listened to the Beetles a lot being that it was Ryan's favorite band and my dad loves the Beetles as well.

On Saturday My Dad, Ryan, Braden and I went to the Miami/USF game. We had a great time.

Ryan Left on Sunday and my dad left this morning. We are missing them already!

Lincoln loves Pictures and Brooklyn is walking!

So every time I get out the camera Lincoln wants me to take his picture! He loves it! So I got out the camera to take a video of Brooklyn walking and he threw a fit. So I took a picture of him. He is such a cute kid!

Brooklyn is also walking. Finally at 15 months she decided that she wanted to be like everyone else in the family!

Braden earned citizenship

This last week Braden earned citizenship at Mintz Elementary School. They don't give grades to kindergartners on their first report card, but they do give them citizenship if they have been a good student. So Braden not only earned citizenship but he earned a Super Star Award! Good job Braden!


This is Braden's teacher Mrs. Psarras. She is THE BEST!

Brooklyn's braids

I put Brooklyn's hair in two braids the other day. After I was finished I got the camera and said, "okay Brooklyn, say cheese!" This is the best cheese face that I have seen ever! She even said cheese!


Side view


Braden playing with Brooklyn.


Brooklyn posing for the camera! Love that popped toe!

Our shortsale...hopefully :)

As many of you know we have put an offer on a short sale. It is pending on the banks approval so it is not a for sure thing, but we hope hope hope it will be ours. Some of you asked for pictures of the inside, so here you are. Barry was the photographer, so that explains the quality of the pictures. We will keep you posted on the status. Keep us in your prayers

Back of the house...notice the firepit

The house sits on a hill so the backyard slopes into a wooded area/conservation

Master bathroom shower

Master bathroom sinks/vanity

This is the kitchen, through the archway is the dining room.

More of the kitchen. It looks out to the family room/back porch.

Family room, the back little hallway goes to a back private bedroom with its own bathroom.

All of the lightfixtures stay :) this one is in the dining room.

More Pictures

More lovely pictures of Chelsea's wedding

My little sister's wedding

Last month my little sister got married. We took the whole family to Utah and had a marvelous time! I can't believe Chelsea is married. It makes me feel old. But Justin is a great guy!

Chelsea and her new husband Justin

Me and Brooklyn

Me , my cousin Amanda, cousin Courtney, my sister chels and sister sharee


The whole Peterson Clan (except for Amanda & Scotty)

Me and my bubba Ryan

My little love Brooklyn