1/2 Marathon...#2

So Josh's brother Sam has been interested in running the Provo half marathon and didn't have anyone to run with, so Josh decided to train this time and run!! It was fun to go an cheer them on, and they did such a good job. Josh was funny the next morning because he was surprised he could walk. His comment was, "Its a lot easier when you train". No hip problems, and they were able to run the whole thing! Shaunie and Kellie came with Sheerstie, Lincoln and I to help cheer them on. The boys were glad to see us a number of times because they said it gave them an extra burst of energy!

GOOD JOB SAM AND JOSH

I took Josh up to Vivan Park and this was how cold it was!

Cleaning out!!

As we were cleaning out the house trying to get packed to go, I found this itinerary!! Pay close attention to our job from 8:30-8:55. I thought most of you would get a good laugh!! I thought these pictures of monkey were really cute! We put our kids to work at an early age!!

Just needed the Real Food

So most of you know from watching me feed him or from experience of watching him yourselves that Lincoln is a terrible baby food eater!! Lets just say when John and Emma were watching him the other day John was determined to have Lincoln eat a whole jar of baby food. John said he had his talking with Lincoln but come to find out Lincoln only ate half!!! He just likes to spit it out and shake his head no. The other day i was feeding him a little mac and cheese, went to the bathroom and came back to find i was feeding Lincoln all the wrong foods. He apparently knows what he wants!!

Baby Hallie

Steve and Rachel came a few weeks ago, and we got to watch Hallie all day while they shot a wedding! Well Josh watched her most of the day and then when I got home I helped! She was so funny, she was terrified of Josh so she was really good! Rachel told us she would take maybe 2 naps and she ended up taking 3 or 4. Josh said she wouldn't even look at him. She would drink her bottle and then all the sudden would go limp! When i came home, this was Hallie sleeping with her Uncle Josh and I thought it was so cute. Yes, that is a spoon on the side of her face! If was fun to have them stay with us, and to be able to spend time with them before we came to Texas.

Baby #2

Yes this is a different baby... i think the most asked question when I show people is" are those of Lincoln" No, no... its true we are pregnant again!! We are really exited and even more excited that we are having another boy(if you couldn't tell). It came as a little shocker to us, but couldn't be more excited for Lincoln to have a brother to play with, especially because we are leaving where all the cousins are! I went in for the ultrasound the last Thursday, while my mom was still here! I don't think she has been able to be there for any of the kids ultrasounds, so we thought it would be fun for her to go! Christy, Morgan, and Brittany were also there to be apart of it! At first the baby had his legs crossed and so we were not sure we were going to see, but then she pushing on my belly, giving him a mini earthquake, and there he was legs open like he was sitting on copy machine for all of us to see! Its such a good shot almost embarrassing to show. It was fun to find out this time, but i think we will do the surprise thing again!

Dinosaur Museum

Collin has had this thing with digging for dinosaur bones, so Josh told him we would take him to the museum. When we were at the pool with Kaden, and talking about going he was excited to go too, because he was not able to go for Adams birthday! It was actually a lot of fun. Kaden and Collin were so cute and funny to watch. Each new dinosaur they came to it was just as excited as the last one. Both the boys were so good and so much fun to take.

New Lindon Pool!!

Christy, Adam, Josh and I with all our kids decided to go try out the new Lindon pool! It was so much fun, we went back on Saturday! It has a lazy river, slide and a surfing thing! Its our new favorite pool so anyone that wants to go let us know! $5 for adults and $4 for kids- and then if you want to do the surfing thing its $10. Not bad!

It was really fun to watch the boys do the flow-rider. Josh found a bracelet(you need one to get on) the first day and went over with Justin. All the 9/10 year old boys were helping Josh learn the different tricks. It was so cute to watch because Josh would do a barrel roll and all the kids would cheer loud for him. Then, Justin did really good on the stand-up side, and showed up Josh. Josh kept doing it like he was snowboarding and I guess you distribute your weight different with this.

Crashing

Lincoln has been standing himself up on everything but does not really have the best balance, so he has had some bad falls. I think he has hit most corners already. The other day he had a really bad one that started to bruise and swell getting a huge knot on his head so I hurry to get some ice(or peas). He was pretty good about letting me put it on him, but we just felt to bad.

The 4th at the Bunkers

I forgot to post these pictures... but the Sunday after the 4th we lit off some more fireworks.

I love the pictures with all the boys!

Diving 101...

So Lincoln has learn to climb up on everything put has to figured out how to get down. The other night Josh was sitting right next to him and figured this was the best way. Then of course it became a game!

First Tooth!

Finally it broke through on July 4th weekend and I finally pulled out the camera to get a picture!! I think the second one is is its way!

Pictures from the 4th

Yes i made him shirt... it didnt turn out as cute as it did in my head but i couldn't find a 4th of July shirt for him and was not about to allow my baby, for his first 4th, not have a shirt!!

Annual 4th of July Trip!!

So like always for the Petersen's family tradition we went to Idaho to see the 17th best in the nation's firework show! We went early in the morning to stake out our spot and spent most of the day at the park! We pushed our limit a little with Lincoln but were still able to stay and watch the fireworks. He was so into the fireworks but then half way through fell asleep... it had been a long day for our sweet little boy! He was so cute when we took him on a walk around the park! He was very tired so we were trying to get him to fall asleep. He is normally so good on his walks, he loves them. He just sits content most of the time, so when I heard him fussing I figured he had to be so tired. I went to get him out and hold him but noticed he was just laughing. He would hear the fireworks that kids were letting off and then start laughing. We tried to get it on video but of course it was not the same but still so cute!

Our Naughty Little Boy

Josh went to the restroom, came back and couldn't find Lincoln! He was back behind the rocking chair and end table in the living room, right where all the cords are. The kid loves to find cords and play with them. Not too scary yet because he no teeth but a little scary because its all electrical cords. Be ready mom and dad, its time to baby proof!!!!

Then this morning I hear Lincoln, so I go into his room to get him! I come in and this him on his knees holding onto the top of the crib... I think its about time to move the crib down!

My favorite about all of this is that when you catch him, he gives you the biggest smile like he knows he got caught but if he gives you a smile then its okay!!

Fathers Day and Birthday

I know everyday we should show how much we love and appreciate our dad's but what a great day to really express how grateful we are. Josh and I are so lucky to have the dad's we have and the support we have from both of them. Josh and I have been lucky because we have been able to grow close to each others dad's and grow a respect and love for them as well. Something most can't say, so we feel very lucky!

It was really fun for me to celebrate fathers day for Josh... we let him sleep in, and then made breakfast when he was ready for it! Lincoln got him some new clippers(mainly b/c ours are so bad) but then we wanted to do something that would be fun for him to have. I know we will have more kids but Lincoln was the first to make Josh a dad, so i wanted something for his first official fathers Day! So we set up the table with pictures of Lincoln and Josh together and then made a new frame that has pictures of them around it!

2 days later we celebrated Josh's Birthday, with brownies and drinks, at the softball field... that is where we are most of this days anyways. Then over the weekend Josh's mom watched Lincoln as we went out for dinner for the first time just he and I since Lincoln was born. As much as we love Lincoln it was so nice... I am so grateful for Josh and all he does! One of the things I have always loved most about Josh and especially when we were dating was how much he loves kids. Now that we have Lincoln its even more! He is such a great dad who is always willing to help and seeing him with Lincoln is so endearing. I love him for his accoplishments and his accoplishments to come. The goals he has set and moving forward with them no matter what has come in the way. I love him for his testimony of the gospel and desire to always be better. I couldn't have a better best friend and I could never imagine life without him! Happy 28th Birthday Baby!!! ;-)

Lincoln's First Haircut

Finally we decided to give Lincoln a haircut! Well not me, but Chrsity did! It was getting a little long and has been about due for a few weeks now! It turned out so cute, and he did such a good job. He played with anything he could find to keep himself occupied. He had soap to the mouth a little earlier than we ever thought but that's what he choose to suck on. Oh and for all the mom's out there don't worry I saved the hair and for the dad's... its really not that weird!

One Cougar to another!!

Finally we have made our decision for Law school! We have decided to go to the University of Houston. When we started trying to decide it wasn't one of our top choices of schools, but it ended up feeling like the best place for our family to be. Everything kept pushing us back to Houston and it became too obvious to not decide to go there! We are excited to go and live by my mom, dad, grandma, pompom and other friends and family I left behind! But I will have to say its not an easy thing to do! I think any time Josh and I talk about leaving Utah, sad to say but there are not dry eyes! We have come to love it here and love being around a lot of our brothers and sisters! It Has not really set in yet but I know saying bye to everyone here will be one of the hardest things for us to do. We are so excited and a little nervous for the move but can't wait to finally settle in and allow Houston to be home for us.

Talking Away!!

At first I was not sure if he would keep talking if he saw the camera, but he was not shy today, just talking away! This is Lincoln most mornings, we just love it and eat it up!

Swimming Pool

Lioncoln Loves his baths, so we figured he had to love the pool! We took him to that pool around the corner from our house and he was so cute. At first he had this scall on his face and didn't know what was going on. Then he figued out he was in water and started splashing around! It was so cute and fun to take him outside and get a little color for the both of us!

Push-ups and Scooting Around

So Lincoln has started to kind of scoot himself around... Josh has been practicing with him a lot during the day! It is so funny because he reaches his fingers for it and then when he figures he cant get it, he gets in push up position and moves himself forward! Sometimes if he does not move quick enough his momentum moves him backwards! It is so cute to watch, but it worries me how close he is to crawling and being mobile!!

With Out Lindsey...

Lindsey I hope your happy... this is what happens when you leave to go live in Ohio for the summer!! Now he keeps talking about wanting to buz Lincoln's hair!

Playing in the Yard

Helping Make a Decision

So most of you know we are in the middle of deciding where to go to law school. We didn't get into Texas, which would of been our first choice and made life a lot easier but i guess thats just how things go in this house, nothing is easy! So we have narrowed it down from 14 schools to 3, BYU, Houston and Notre Dame. Each have good and bad things about them, its just waying out which will be the best in the end, for findind a job and which school will allow Josh to learn the most. Everyday we ask Lincoln which one we should go... He has been doing this thing where he shakes his head no, (which is so stinkin cute) but once again he is not making it any easier on us either!

Copy Cat

Mothers Day

So I had my first official mothers day! I woke up to Lincoln in daddy's arms handing me a card(more like sucking on the card) and breakfast almost ready, flowers on the table and a little gift! I can't tell you how nice it was to wake up to breakfast. But even more reflecting on my own mom and now being a mom myself! These last 5 almost 6 months have been some of the best months of my life. Hard at times, but moments I would never take back. I knew I always wanted to be a mom, but actually being a mom has been the best blessing any women could ask for! I am grateful to of been taught by my mom, and learn from her great example. I think as we are little we don't really know what it feels like to be a parent, even though we think we do. I remember being reminded, one day you will know and it really is something you can't explain until you are actually a parent. So happy mothers day to all the mom but especially my mom., and Josh's mom that we couldn't talk to because she is in Europe.