Father and Son's Outing

Andrew took Tanner on their 1st Father and Son's outing and was pretty excited. They didn't spend the night but had a fun day of fishing, playing football, roasting hotdogs and marshmallows over a fire, and playing with friends.

FISHING with Dad!

Tanner's first fish. He reeled it in and everything!


Tanner, Andrew, Dirk, and his son Hunter.

Everyone had a fun day of fishing and every boy caught a fish. We had just bought Tanner his pole that day. Andrew thought Tanner would never use it and that it wouldn't work. But Tanner caught two on it and Andrew caught three. Who says a little pole can't catch fish! It caught more than on Andrew's pole!

Fun life of Tanner

"Go Duke" Thanks uncle Jared for the awesome shirt when we went to visit!
Having fun at the zoo
Busting out yummmy watermelon for the (cold) summer
Ridin' a train at the Children's Museum

Happy Mother's Day!

Andrew took some pictures of Tanner and me with my big belly for Mother's Day. It was really a great day. Not only did Andrew go above and beyond with making me feel special, he has been doing it for months now. Giving me countless massages for my aching back, helping Tanner out and letting me just relax, and pretty much doing everything I ask of him without complaining. I think he will be happy when this baby is finally out and won't feel guilty for saying "No" to me. Or maybe he'll keep being the Prince Charming he has been! "I love you Andrew, thanks for all you do for me!"

Something must be in the water?!

Here are SOME of the women pregnant at Village Green. We planned to get as many women as we could in the picture. 17 showed up and there where many we could count who weren't there... or who couldn't keep their babies in long enough before the picture was taken. Going from left to right we are in order of soonest due date from June to September (I believe... but am not sure).

Ending April!

He sooo loves me! "Don't mess with her"
My bump!

30 weeks this week. Only 7 1/2-8 more to go... I can hope can I? I don't think I should get much bigger or I'll POP!

Tanner's bump!

Running around with friends when he face planted it! I swear I heard his head crack!

Visiting the trains again. We were up there almost an hour. Looking around and watching the trains below "pull big freight cars". Tanner could have stayed up there another hour!

Tanner and Alex. One of the few boys his age that live within the closest 8 houses. If Alex is outside playing Tanner thinks he needs to be. Here they were jumping off the steps over and over again!

Golfing!

On Saturday, Andrew went out golfing (at the driving range) for the first time since I brought his clubs back to NE. So we made it a family day out. Tanner had his club and Daddy showed him how to golf. Unfortunately Andrew is still learning too and a guy next to them (Father Fred... no joke!) stopped Andrew to give him some tips.... for an HOUR! It was good though, Andrew appreciated the help and Tanner just enjoyed "Smacking the ball so hard!" We would have loved to stay out longer, but the weather became cold and rainy. So Tanner and I went to the car and Andrew got a few more tips from Father Fred and we were out of there!

Good times out on the green!

HOORAY!

Diggin' the the dirt!

Tanner is POTTY TRAINED!

He went almost 5 days without one accident, including nights! Since then there has been a couple, but we think that he is doing great! Much better than we ever expected. He likes underwear much better than diapers. I think it's been over 2 weeks since he wore one!

Tanner's "cool motorcycle bike" he got as a reward for becoming a BIG boy! As you can see.... he loves it!

GO BLUE JAYS!

Creighton vs. Iowa

Andrew, Tanner, and I thought we'd go give the Creighton Blue Jays our support! Tanner of course loved it and talks about it every time we drive past the stadium. He wanted to get a ball, but none came our way!

Peterson Family Photos

The whole family (minus the son-in-laws)
Going youngest to oldest: Doug, Jenny, Cliff, Camille, and Amber

Sitting: Dad and Mom

The grand kids

Carlaya, Bailey, Tanner, Colby, and Noah

Family and Tanner

Doug (my lil' bro), my Dad, and Cliff (older bro)
Noah and Camille (nephew and sister)
Savannah and Ashley (neice and sis in law)
Tanner diggin' away!
"Please tell me we are going to get out of this car soon?!"

This is Tanner after driving from Vegas, to stopping in Mesquite, then St. George, and finally driving to Panaca. He was a little tired!

Good times

Noah, Carlaya, Bailey, Colby, and Tanner..... all being QUIET!
Yummy cobbler grandpa... thanks!
Jeffrey, Savannah, and Tanner checking out the chickens
My little brother Doug and his friend each bought a duck. Tanner thought it was pretty cool getting to feed them out of his hand!
Good ol' Lincoln Logs! Tanner loves playing with the little guy and horse. As soon as we got to my parents he asked where they were and where a gun was. It amazes me how he still remembers them from Christmas break!

Lovin' Grandpa and Grandma Peterson

All 5 grandkids were all on my dad at one point! I am sure he loved it!
"He's getting me!"
This was probably one of Tanner's favorite things about going to Panaca.... the 4-wheeler. My dad even let him drive and use the accelerator, until they about ran me over, then he grabbed the handle bars! Tanner loves to speed!
"Love you Grandma!"

My parents were really the only people that Tanner wasn't shy with in the beginning. Everyone else he had to give a few minutes before warming up! But he had fun with everyone and talks about flying in a big jet to see them all almost daily!

Visiting Great Grandparents!

We got to have dinner and yummy lemon meringue pie with Grandma Martha up in Pioche one night. It is always a treat to visit her!

My Grandpa Roe has had some medical issues and has been staying in St. George to take care of them. It was so fun to get to see both of them and listen to their great sense of humor!
Tanner was a little nervous laying in the bed next to him!
We were able to see my Grandma and Papa Peterson a couple times. First in Mesquite going home and then in Little Field heading back to Vegas. It's always fun to see family!

Fun in Las Vegas!

At the Dino park!

"Look at me mom!"
Play tower with death slides. There was signs that said "6 years and up" so I thought I would hold Tanner and go down the tallest slide. Note for all: Slides are not made for a prego woman holding a 2 year old. We both slammed our heads twice really hard, I got a huge bruise on my knee, and I felt like I pulled something I shouldn't have pulled! Worst experience ever! By the time we reached the bottom, Tanner was screaming and I thought I might go into labor! The slides twist so weird!

Noah, Carlaya (up top middle), and Tanner

These slides on the other hand were great for the kids.... and me!
Checking out the ducks in the dark water! Tanner and Noah would run right up to the water without a fear in the world. Camille and I thought we were going to have to jump in and get them because it would look like the two boys would fall right in!