Finally Summer

I'm really not complaining though.  It was actually kind of nice having the cooler weather for so long while I am prego.  The last couple of days have been quite brutal, but I am almost done, so bring on the sunshine.
My brother Mitch and his new wife bought a condo that conveniently has a swimming pool.  Yay, for us!

Dancing Queen

Sydney had her dance recital at the end of May and I have been meaning to post the video, but I got a new video camera and I can't quite figure out how to post it on the blog yet, so stay tuned.  But, for now, I just had to show off her cute pictures.

Father's Day

Yes, I am still here, I just haven't taken that many pictures lately.  

On Saturday, we went to my grandparents for a BBQ with my dad.  Of course, I didn't take any pictures with my dad, but got a few fun ones of the kids.

Sydney with my brother's new dog Kodie

Connor playing Frisbee with my other brother's dog, Azure

This is the only "Father's Day"ish picture that I got.  At least two of them are fathers.

On Sunday, we had John's brother and his family and his neices and nephew over for dinner.  The kids and I got John a fire pit, so of course we had to break out the Dough Boys!  First Dough Boys of the year always makes me happy!

The Fire Pit!

Typical Peterson scene: everyone laughing at John being a goof.  I think in this one he got a little too much lemon in his dough boy.

Can't forget the marshmellows!

Yummy Deliciousness!

Swagger Wagon

Okay, I thought this was pretty funny!

Swagger Wagon Rap

Thanks Carolyn

John Peterson, DDS

Things are really starting to move with John's practice right now, it is crazy!  We went and visited his building the other day and they had dry wall up and it really started to sink in that this is really happening.  We are both getting really excited to start this new phase of our life.  Timing is definitely not perfect. Ya, both "babies" are due the middle of July.  So we will need lots of prayers, mainly so my children survive : ).  Anyway, if you are interested in checking it out, John has finished his website and you're welcome to check it out here.  He has a "blog" section that shows a few pictures, but  here are a few more updated pictures of the building.

This is the waiting room and the little childrens nook.  Notice the ceiling.  Can't wait to see what it looks like when it is all done.

This is where the reception desk will go.

And this is the opporatories.  Again, I think the ceiling will look really neat.  John will have space for 5 opps eventually, but for now he will only have 2 until he gets busier.  

Victory! the second time around

Since Connor was showing no interest in getting rid of his pull-ups, even after I told him he couldn't go to swimming lessons or preschool until he did, I had to make a little bargain.  Every time he went potty, he would get a bead to put in a jar and when the jar was full, we could go to the Dinosaur Museum.  Well, after a long struggle, we finally made it to the museum.

Congrats on being a big boy buddy!

(Hope it lasts this time around)

Couldn't resist a picture of Marshall, my nephew.

Best part about the trip:  I got a flat tire.  You may think, no problem.  Minor inconvenience.  Just change it and be on you way to your doctor appointment.  Well, I didn't exactly know how to get to our spare tire, all I knew was that it came down between the driver and passenger seats, under the car.  I can't even reach my toes to tie my shoes let a lone crawl under the van to get the tire.  So, we have a service through our insurance so I called them.  "Ya, he will be there in 45 minutes."  Ha.  Try 2 1/2 hours!  If I would have known he was going to be that late, I would have let the two nice gentle man who stopped to help, actually help me, but no.  I thought the guys would be there soon, so I sent them on their way.  If I would have known, I would have let the kids go back into the museum, but no.  I thought he would be here "any minute."  Luckily the kids were very good waiting.  And luckily, we were able to fix our tire for cheap.

"Mom, I want horse lessons"

My aunt has some property behind her house that she is renting out to some horse owners.  Occasionally when we are there, we go out back to feed the horses some carrots. 

 The white one was a little more hyper and scared her, and me, a bit.  He was obviously not used to kids walking around his feet.  But they really liked the carrots!

Connor, on the other hand, was a little less sure of these giant beasts.  Grandpa had to help a bit, since mom (me) can't lift him right now.

This particular night we happened to get lucky because the owners were there and let the kids ride them.  Sydney was asking to ride one before the owner even offered.  She was so excited when they offered!  I was so proud of her.  I thought she would be too scared of those huge animals and then I thought she would be too shy to actually do it.  Well, I was wrong.  There was no hesitation whatsoever. 

Is that not a face of pure happiness?  I just love these moments.

Again, Connor was a little less sure.

And so was I, so I made sure he had extra protection.

Marshall didn't seem to care at all. "Who cares that this big beast is staring me in the face, everything is huge to me."

I just really liked this picture.  Connor with his uncle Mitchy!  Definitely more sure of him than the horse.