Missing Our Main Guy!

So "our main guy" has been gone in Africa as you know if you are following my blog. We are still counting down the days till he comes home. This last trip has really made us realize that Dad really is the life of the party. There is just something not right when he is gone. Anyway, this week has been interesting. I'm not gonna lie, I'm so tired and a little lonely. I miss having Sean to complain to everyday! haha 

Today we went to the park for a couple of hours and Reagan got her first bee sting. She was devastated and very angry at bees.  I'm a little worried because it looks swollen about 10 hours later. I will be calling the nurse hotline tonight Sean, don't you worry. :)

Look at that face Sean, that has to make you feel guilty. He misses you!

Does this face make you feel guilty? haha I'm a dork I know. Too much alone time on my hands.

So, last night our good friends came over and put together Reagan and Drew's new trundle beds. We were all so excited and I was a little nervous. The crib wouldn't fit in the room anymore so Drew is forced to start sleeping in her "big girl" bed. Yikes! Time is flying by so quickly...I'm done with cribs forever. sniff sniff There's always grandkids!

Bailey felt left out so he asked if I would take a picture of him in his bed to show Dad. There you go Dad. Isn't he adorable! 

Tonight is the first night Drew has no bars to hold her in, darn this is going to be hard or maybe not. We'll see in the morning if she has escaped before I awake and made us all breakfast or something. I need gates, lots of gates!!!!

This is Drew and I talking about how she is a big girl now and she is going to sleep in her big girl bed. No getting out! She is laughing and saying inside, "I'm free!!!"

Well, as I'm blogging Drew is fast asleep in her big girl bed. She tried to escape once only to find me starring her down as she was trying to sneak very slowly out of her bedroom. "Not so fast girlfriend!!!!" She quickly ran as fast as should could and jumped in her bed. As I was keeping watch on the couch I hear a cute, off key voice singing," Yes Jesus Loves Me." I love those sounds. Well, I will be sleeping on the couch tonight just to make sure we don't have a sleep walker on our hands. It does run in the family as some of you know. hehehe

11 days down 7 more to go! We are really missing you Sean! Today was a fun-filled day. Not really but thought you might like to see the latest events going on while you are away in Africa. Have fun on the Safari!!!

Can't wait till you come home and we can have some much needed family time.

We love you Hun!!!!!!

Happy Father's Day...Wish You Were Here!

Hey Hun! We all wish you were here with us to celebrate what an awesome Father you are!!!

You are a dream come true, we are so blessed to have you as the head of our home. You have been a wonderful example of our Heavenly Father's love to His children. Thank you for working so hard to provide for all of us. We love you more than words can say!!!!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

(for those who don't know, Sean is serving on a missions trip to Zambia. To follow his trip go to www.teamzambia2009.blogspot.com, it is on my blog list to the right)

Thank you for my flowers, you really made my day. I was missing you and then the door bell rang and I told the delivery boy that my husband just earned some major points. He laughed. 

I love them!

I had to tackle this one down and tickle her just to get her to sit still for a smile.

She has way too much energy for me.

There she goes running from the camera as usual.

Can't wait till you come home Sean. We love and miss you tons!!!!

Have a wonderful Father's Day babe!!!!

Bailey's Graduation Day!

Our big boy, I can't believe he is done with Kindergarten. :(

Bailey had a speaking part which was a verse and he did so well. 

Yay Bailey!!!!!

One of the moms made the cutest memory book for every kid. So sweet.

Bailey and his best buddy Ethan.

Mrs. Lokkesmoe (Bailey's teacher) and Mrs. King (Bailey's Teacher's Aid and our good friend)

They are all growing up so fast.  I'm am so thankful for these kids. God is good to us.

Me and my buddy

Bai and Daddy, best buds.

Bailey Mason Peters---Class of 2009!!!!!!

Regs loves her brother so much, she is such a great big sis.

We went to Chevys and Drew is being creative while entertaining herself. 

She is so silly.

Ahhhh!!!!

I hate to brag but he is a cutie!

Hope you all enjoy these pics. As I blog, I feel like one post after another we have made so many wonderful memories in our family. I really do thank God for all the blessings He has poured out onto us. He is so good to us. I don't know what lies ahead but I do know He is with us, blessing, guiding, holding us every step of the way!!!!

Jeremiah 29:11

It's Finally Here!!!

BEFORE

(she can hardly wait)

TA-DA!!! 

 (2 hours later at 9:00 at night)

She loves it!

YEAH!!!!! Mommy and Daddy finally finished!!!

Thanks everyone for my birthday present, I love, love, love it!!!

Drew Turns 2!!!

DREW HALEY PETERS

MAY 26, 2007

"our blessing from the Lord"

Wow, we can hardly believe our baby girl is turning 2. It seems like yesterday she was born and our journey with Drew began. She has been through a lot and we are so proud of the sweet, quirky little girl she has become. She brings so much fun to our family. I couldn't imagine life with out our little Drew-dee-doo!!!

We just had a fun little party with just us. Minnie Mouse was the theme and is Drew's best friend these days. Goodbye Dora, hello Minnie!!! We might have to take another trip to D-land when we come home in a couple weeks! 

She tried to hard to blow it out but I had to give a little puff to help her out, she had no idea.

Clapping for herself because "she blew out the candle".

I love my little mice.

This is such a cute baby doll. Her hands magnet to her face and then you squeeze her foot and her hands fall down, like peek-a-boo. Great find, it is a hit!

She is so into pretending these days, I can't wait till her little kitchen arrives...

she is going to love it!

Travis is in town and stopped by to wish Drew a happy birthday, he's the best!!!  

She absolutely loves him!

Daddy's girl!

Hey Fam! Wish you all could of been here! We will see you in a couple weeks. I will post pics of the kitchen when it arrives. Thanks for everything!!!!

Package From My Aunties

Drew's 2nd birthday is coming up next week. We still can't believe it. We recently celebrated her birthday at Disneyland with my mom and sisters last time I came home. I must say it was love at first sight when she saw Minnie. She found a Minnie Mouse scrunchy that Reagan had when she was young and she has carried around everyday. Kate and Ry sent a fun box full of Minnie and Mickey stuff and Drew was so excited. Thanks Aunt K and Ry! You're the best!!!!

She was organizing all her new toys.

Drew loves to color, good one guys!

This is love.

Minnie and Drew= B.F.F

My Wet n' Wild Kiddos

Today was the beginning of a heat wave and so we had some fun on the slip n' slide. I enjoyed just relaxing and watching the kids just be kids. 

Here is Drew in an all too familiar pose. Terrible Two's here we come!

love the baby crack!

This brought back some fun memories of my childhood on the slip n' slide but last time I tried it I pulled a stomach muscle, I'm getting old. :(

Dixon May Fair

We finally went to check out the Dixon May Fair, it is the oldest running fair in the state of California. I think it is 150 years old, I could be way off. Anyway, we thought it would be fun for the kids and although it was hot and we only stayed about 2 hours, I think the kids had fun. Enjoy the pictures!

The Other Two...haha

Ok, so my last post was all about Drew and I've been told from my family that my blog looks like she is my favorite child and that is just not true. I'm enjoying my last toddler, ok people!!! haha No more kids for me until I get me some grandkids, yikes...that is a scary thought.

Here are a couple cute shots of "the other two" haha

Pre-game pep talk...she was listening very intently. 

She is really growing up fast. :(

Reagan is playing on a softball team at her school and Sean is helping to coach. She has Jr. cheerleading tryouts on Monday which is also through the school, she is so excited. 

We don't know what we would all do without a little Bailey in our lives.

My free spirit!

I love every one of  my children with all my heart, I am so blessed by God for giving me three of the best kids a mom could ever dream of, thank you God!!!!

The Happiest Place On Earth

This past weekend I came back home to So. California to attend one of my best friend's bridal shower, Tory.  I knew Drew would just love Disneyland so my mom and sister's all went there with me and Drew. We had so much fun watching Drew soak it all in.  Enjoy all the pictures, there are a lot!

first time meeting Mickey

Mom, Ry and Me eating at Pizza Port. After this we rode on Space Mountain. (I swallowed a bug and me and Ry couldn't control our laughter)

Mom and sisters...love them so much!!!!!

This is my favorite picture of the whole day because it just tips the iceberg of her excitement when first meeting Minnie. She was so excited she couldn't contain herself and had to bend down and curl her fingers up...I love it!!!

This was love at first sight! After she had to go to give another child a turn she was in tears for a while all the time chanting Minnie Mouse. 

In heaven while eating her favorite meal...Pizza!

My mom kept spoiling Drew, I know I will be in the process of de-spoiling her all this week. I must say she looked so cute!

Drew loves her Grammy or rather "Gammy"

The girl loves the merry-go-round!

Mom you are not as old as you think you are, thanks for a memory to last a life time!

(I know you are sore and tired though, haha)

Ok, so Drew started bossing all of us around as soon as she figured out that we would all do what ever she told us to do.

This was at Minnie's wishing well, she would talk and Drew just loved that, can you tell?

I remember when it was me and Genni (older sister)  holding my little sister's hands and now they are holding my little daughter's hands, I love this picture soooo much!

She was getting so tired here.

Bubba Gumps

Rowena, Tory and Me and Tory's bridal shower.

Me and Tracey. She promised me a visit this summer and I better get it or else! haha

I couldn't help myself I was so proud, my underwear that I bought her won the prize for the one Burke would like the best. You are welcome Burke, you owe me! haha

Carmel Trip (Carmel Mission)-Part 2

We had to stop at this California Mission. I took a ton of pictures because it was just so beautiful. I new a school project was coming up on California Missions and these will come in handy very soon. 

Carmel Trip-Part 1

This past week we went on a little get-away with the family to Carmel, Ca. truly one of the most beautiful places in California. We stayed at The Carmel Valley Ranch Resort and packed our 3 day vacation full of great things to do. We went to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and we really had a blast. It is amazing the creation God has made. So unique and interesting. I really enjoyed taking pictures on this trip, it was a sight to see. Enjoy!!!

More pictures to come!

Easter Fun!

Reagan found this leaf shaped like a heart, it was so cute I had to take a picture.

Naomi gave me this face when I asked for a smile...silly girl. 

(My cousin Stacey and Jerome's middle daughter)

Lelani and Regs building quite the cute little friendship.

Mom holding Stacey and Jerome's newest addition. Only 4 days old. So adorable.

Would you believe Drew took this picture? It's true. Maybe she has a gift?

Katie and her long-time boyfriend Justin. Cute.

More than sisters, they are best friends!

My sweet boy. Love his dimples.

Nothing like dum dums in the morning. She couldn't contain her excitement. 

Cammie made an egg that said Jesus, she is so sweet.

(for those who don't know this is one of my little sisters.)

Regs made an egg that said "Jesus Rose Again". I love that she gets what Easter is all about. 

Drews first time coloring eggs. We stained our hands because we were holding them in the egg dye. haha Oh well, good memories.

Waiting patiently to get started at 9:00 pm

It was way past her bed time, I love this face. It says, "I'm trying so hard to do this late night thing but I don't know if I can do it Mom."

Sweet Times in Napa

Hey friends and family!!! Most of my family came up to spend Easter with us. I'm so excited. We went to Napa today and had lunch and enjoyed some awesome cupcakes. We had fun. Enjoy the pics!!! Miss you Dad, Linz, Jordan and Long clan!!!!!  Wish you were all here too!!!!

I'm loving Nor Cal...isn't it gorgeous!

Napa Valley Vinyards

Us trying to be artsy fartsy.

Love spending time with my little sisters...they are gorgeous inside and out!!!

She's not posing or anything

yum yum

Hurry up mom I want to eat this.

a car honked its horn while taking this photo and of she says, "what happened???" 

Reagan is sweet and smart! She is growing into a beautiful young lady.

Can't get enough of those cute little chicklet teeth. 

Dog-Lover