Good times!

Alice was so excited for her first swimming lesson! We thought we would d a trial class to see if she liked it.... well she loved it!

She has talked about it every day since, and for a week straight after she wore her swimming suit! Thank goodness we start weekly private lessons next week!

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EASTER!

We had lots of Easter fun.

Here is Alice and her cousin Jack dying eggs!

Easter egg hunt at Grandma & Grandpa Calton's

All the cousins lined up ready to go!

Easter morning!

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THE ZOO!

Alice is obsessed with the Zoo right now. We went with some of her Calton cousins a couple of weeks ago and had so much fun!

She was so excited the rhino and elephants were out, because the last time we had gone they had all gone inside for the rest of the day!

Grey sweatshirt gang!

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CONGRATULATIONS TO PAUL! YEAH!

He road in his first bike race with his friends Chris, Todd, and Michael!

They road 25 miles and did great!

Good job boys!

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Cole got to meet his Grandma Joan and Grandpa Wayne for the first time last week.

We were so excited!

We wish our little man was feeling better, last week he got Bronchiolitis! We started off all night in the ER one night thinking it was croup. After x-rays, a breathing treatment, and steroids they sent us on our way, a few days later things just didn't seem right and he wasn't getting better. I didn't feel right about how he was doing and called the Dr. again, after more x-rays, 4 breathing treatments at the Dr. they said he actually had RSV and that it had now worsened into Bronchiolitis! Poor guy! Luckily we have been able to escape being admitted into the hospital. We have done breathing treatments at home, and have taken him to the hospital 3 times a day to be suctioned out! As of today, we are still taking him to get suctioned out, but he hasn't had to have a breathing treatment since Monday. So we feel like we are on the upswing of things and hopefully he will be better by the weekend!

We love you Cole! Get better soon ok!

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HAPPY 33rd BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEETHEART!

Yesterday was Paul's birthday!

We love you so much, thanks for being such a wonderful father, husband, and best friend. You work so hard for our family and we want you to know how much we appreciate all that you do for us! We are SO LUCKY to have you!

March Madness!

We are loving the warmer weather!

We are loving our walks. Here was Cole's first walk outside. He loved it and just went right to sleep!

The other day I was getting ready and I noticed Alice carry the scale into our closet, then came out and found her stool and carried it into the closet too, I gave her a minute to see what she was up to.....

And this is what I found.

Our laundry bags are her new favorite place to hide.

(Thank goodness for the scale, that gave her what, like another inch, to make it over and in! :)

Alice loving Cole!

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On St. Patrick's Day a little leprechaun came to our house while Alice was napping and left a little trail of candy that lead to a "pot of gold" or in Alice's case a prize. It was so funny, she was so excited it took her a few minutes to get to the prize, because she would stop and eat the chocolates on the way, she is my little chocolate lover. Like mother like daughter I guess!

Her prize was a big bubble container! She was so excited she would say cheese, but couldn't take her eyes off it!

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A couple of weeks ago, was the 2 year mark since our sweet Ashley left this earth. Obviously the day was tough. Lots of emotions surface. It's a very hard day.

We have decided that on this day that we would spend the day doing things Ashley loved. And as the kids get older we will let them choose what they think Ashley would have loved.

This is how we spent this day. (More for memory and journaling sake than for those out there who decide to read this!) Paul had school, so the kids and I went to Haggerman's for breakfast, something I used to do with Ash on occasion, and she loved it. We then went to the store to get balloons, and headed to the cemetery. Alice loves going to the cemetery. We then headed to Target to buy "Princess and the Frog," because we know Ash would have enjoyed it. After naps we headed to the Zoo! We have so many fun memories of going to the Zoo with Ash, so it seemed like the perfect thing. And Alice has been telling me for weeks she wants to go to the Zoo's house and see the giraffes! Our friends the Wades joined in on our fun! We then headed to Red Robin for a bite to eat. After that we headed back to the cemetery so Paul could go. We tried to get a picture with Alice and Paul at the cemetery, but she was off to the water fountain, one of her favorite things to do when we visit! We planned on having a movie night and watching our new movie with Alice, but by the time we got home she was exhausted.

This is the day before, March 19th

When we left the house the sun was out, I didn't even think to bring coats, by the time we got to the cemetery, which is only like 10 min. away, it was snowing like crazy!

March 20th, 2010

Cole at the Zoo

Alice & Lexi

The Fam!

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This is one of those moments as a Mom that just makes it all worth it!

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Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt!

Alice had so much fun!

Of course we couldn't get a picture of her looking, but I love her face in this picture, it just shows her excitement.

Alice with some of her friends

Alice, Abbie, Lexi, Cameron, Will, & Spencer!

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Cousin Will & Cole

These two are only 6 weeks apart. I am sure that in a couple of years they will be best little buddies getting into a lot of trouble together and we will look back at this picture and wish we could turn back time!

Cute little thing, isn't she?

P.S. Paul is beginning to think no one loves us any more because we don't get as many comments as we used to!!!! So if you want to make my hubby feel happy, take a few seconds write a few words!!!!!!!

LOL! :)

Valentines, Cole's Blessing & St. George

Here's a rundown of the last month or so...

Cole continues to be such a sweet baby, and has brought us so much joy. He has brought unexpected healing to our hearts. He is 3 months old today.

Alice's latest thing is to run and hide behind the couch. She thinks she is hilarious.

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Alice was so excited to take this balloon to Ashley's grave. She has continued to talk about it everyday since, and keeps telling me that she wants to go to the cemetery to Ashley's grave.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

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Cole's baby blessing was a couple weeks ago. It was a beautiful day.

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St. George

We went to St. George about a month ago with my cousin Kim and her family.
It was so much fun and nice to go where it was a little bit warmer. Alice loved swimming with her daddy. She has told me several times that she wants to go swimming in the water again.

We have been going down to their place about once a year around this time of year ever since Ashley was a baby. Ashley and Abby are the same age, and it was fun to see the interaction between her and Alice, and to imagine what it might be like with Ashley.

One of Alice's highlights was playing with Abby and Hannah. They pretty much kept her entertained the whole time. She absolutley loved getting piggyback rides from Abby. She carried Alice around so much that she kept telling her mom that her throat was hurting. I wonder why! I love Alice's face in this picture, you can tell she could hardly contain her excitement!

Christmas and Alice's Birthday!

We've been busy!

First off we got Alice and Cole's pictures taken right before Christmas!

So Cute!

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Christmas Eve!

We spent Christmas Eve at my sisters. The kids had a blast! Here they are in their Christmas jammies!

Christmas Day!

Here favorite present was this roll on glitter!

Cole's cars! He is thrilled, can't you tell!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Alice turned 2!

She also moved into Ashley's room. She is now in a big girl bed! We had to put a lock on the door, and this is how she often falls asleep.... next to the door!

She is getting so big!

Christmas Card

Merry Christmas!

Cole Wayne Peterson

Cole Wayne Peterson

Born November 17th

7 pounds 3 ounces

19.5 inches long

We are totally loving and enjoying this new little addition to our family. Cole is such a good little baby! Alice is adjusting well and has really gotten into taking care of her baby dolls while Mom takes care of Cole!

I snapped these darling pictures of him yesterday (3 weeks old) and wanted to share!