Petersen Party of Four

4th of July at the cabin!

2008-07-25T13:43:00.000-07:00

At least I am finally blogging the 4th of July! We went to the cabin, it was a lot of fun! At the parade in Pequot Lakes
Morning boat ride, Mommy & her boy
Papa's girls, my Dad never gets left alone! Those kids adore him!

Grumpy Girl at the parade...she looks like me when I am pissed, haha!
Do you think my Dad is teaching Eric a thing or two...about the parade maybe....haha!

Mallory's favorite thing to do at the lake, go boating!
Best Buddies!
Papa's Boy

Mallory caught 4 fish!
Hmmmm....Otis says, this smells good....

Deep in thoughts....do we have to leave tomorrow... :(

Few More Pics....

2008-06-20T19:44:00.000-07:00

See I am doing good here ladies (you know who you are)...I have blogged twice today!

Mama's boy, he is such a clown!

Ahhh....why the grumpy face Lukey?!?!

My pups...Otis

My blue eyed girl....

Yum....now that is some good cake! Luke is a sweeter!!

I AM BACK.....OKAY!!!

2008-06-20T12:47:00.001-07:00

Yes Yes....I am blogging again! Here are some pics of the kids..... Now stop bugging ME! Mallory's first bike ride! This little girl can play outside all day & all night! She says "I am outside girl!!" She learned to ride her bike in about an hour & now she is off on bike's rides....

There they go.....
Some pics from the Zoo......

Below is the pictures from Walking with the Dinosaurs! My brother Ben & I took Sean and Mallory. They loved it!

Mallory took a bath outside in a bucket & clothes...haha!

Who's child is this....we changed her clothes 3 times!!

Mallory loves to garden at Grandma Pete's house

Welcome to the world Gavin!

2008-03-14T19:46:00.000-07:00

Gavin Bartels (my new nephew) was born this morning, March 14th at 9:15am!

8 lbs 5 oz 21 inches

He is smiling already and happy to be out in the world! Congrats Ben & Robyn....enjoy no sleep with 3 kids!! WHOA!

Welcome to the world Nico!

2008-03-14T19:41:00.001-07:00

Nico Morelli was born on February 27th! He is just darling! I wish I had some updated pics, but this was my first visit to the hospital to meet him. Congrats to Traci & Mario!

To see the best pictures of him....visit Traci's blog...obviously!

Matt Proposing to Lindsay

2008-02-20T06:57:00.000-08:00

Matt proposed on the beach in San Clemente, he had a buddy taking pictures with out Lindsay knowing about it! He then framed the pictures and surprised her the next day with the pics!

Happy Valentines Day

2008-02-16T09:48:00.001-08:00

Cupcake time! Mallory loves to bake with me, she made her own cupcakes to bring to daycare!

Oh a little snacking in between never hurt!

YUM-O! Had to wear their Valentines shirts! "Mommy's Valentine" Daddy's Little Sweetheart

Don't wear heels on ICE!!

2008-02-12T13:51:00.001-08:00

Well I took quite the fall today after lunch with the Edina RE girls. Funny thing is, is that Connie had been yippin' to Traci about the ice...."Be careful Traci, don't fall!!" Well, I guess I should have taken her advice! I will look at it like.....hey I took the fall for "T".... haha!

Hmmmm....interesting

Actually looks better in the picture, my knee is now huge...haha

Looks like a sprain...nothing that will slow me down at least!

Man, I need a pedicure!!

Matty-Boy Got Engaged!!

2008-02-11T20:51:00.000-08:00

Matt proposed to Lindsay on Saturday evening on the beach in San Clemente, CA (where they live) as the sun was setting. They are getting married this August on the beach! Matt had a buddy take pictures of him proposing (with out Lindsay knowing about it) so I will blog the pics when I get them! So sweet, Congrats Bro!

Trying to keep it updated.....

2008-02-11T20:24:00.001-08:00

Seeing Double.....Buggs and Sweets
Such Love, Such Love....for now...
What a beauty!
Out of my way!

Mallory has been teaching Lukey how to brush! What a great big sis!"Ya, I got this down peeps!"
Mommy always wears Uggs, why can't I???
"Oh ya....piece of cake, I am lookin' good!"
Now this is an interesting super hero costume, PJ's, Dad's work boots, and Otis' dog blanket

Auntie T Spoils Me...and Mayio too!

2008-02-11T20:11:00.001-08:00

Traci and Mario or aka "Mayio" gave Mallory the cutest Dora birthday card, it sings happy birthday in english and in spanish.....ya it was cute until I heard it 100 times in a row! A month later and 500 more times; I have about had it! I think I might hide it for a while. On a positive note, I now know how to sing happy birthday in spanish! You can tell by her face, she is thrilled the card sings! "Yahoo Hoo Dora Sings to Me!"

"Yes, a BOA! I am a 100% Diva now"

ya, thanks a lot guys....like she needs any help being the diva around this house!

"This is soooo me"
Oh, I need to get a picture of the wedge high heels that came with this lovely package....to be continued....

Viva Las Vegas

2008-01-28T19:37:00.001-08:00

Our mother/daughter trip to Vegas! I won't bore you with too many pics, but we had a very good time! My favorite hotel, The Bellagio
Standing outside New York, New York
Dinner at Emeril's Fish House
Mom after a long day & night of gambling & cocktails! haha!

Mallory's 3rd Birthday!

2008-01-28T19:01:00.001-08:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Sweets! Mallory picked a Zoo theme, so we had a Madagascar birthday party!

Hey.....why does the little guy always steal my balloons!
Grrrr...Thanks to Aunite Leslie, she was a Leopard all day!

Even preggers fits at the kiddie tableLots of presents!!!

Little guy steals more presents from the birthday girl....
Plenty of kisses for all

"Man, I am pooped, what a party!"

What an end to an awesome party, cheers to the b-day princess!

Few more from Traci's Shower.....

2008-01-18T12:26:00.001-08:00

A few more pics of the mama opening gifts..... such fun, such fun!!!

Libby read Mario's book......

The grandmas cried.....

and cried......

Traci's Baby Shower

2008-01-18T11:55:00.001-08:00

We had quite the baby shower for baby Moe! Traci has a lot of great friends who love her a lot!

We can not wait to meet you baby Moe....we love you already!!

Edina RE Party!

2008-01-04T19:03:00.000-08:00

My best girls (or b-i-c-h's) I love YOU!! BP's all the way!!

Our main man...our one and only hubby!

3 Amigas!

Ya, Baby Moe!

Toni Toni Toni has done it again.....

Whoa....yep, she went THERE!

R.J. and Patty-Cake

It's okay ladies, we will do it again sometime!

Christmas Morning!

2008-01-04T18:55:00.001-08:00

Santa was here! Mallory's hair looks like mine in the morning....yikes! ha Every little girl's dream, the ultimate doll house!

Whoa, a puppy & a 4-wheeler....sweet!

Yes, he likes the puppy more then the 4-wheeler......

Finally a Post

2008-01-04T18:45:00.001-08:00

So I have not posted forever, I think my 2 best girlfriends are about to kill me...T & Lester...So here I am! Let me pick out some pics for you! How about a few Christmas ones!

Luke's 1st Birthday

2007-11-16T12:27:00.000-08:00

Our little Petersen turned 1.... Happy Birthday Lucas! On Luke's Birthday, October 26th we had a little party for him (just the petersen party of four) a week later we had the big family party.

Thanks Tee and Moe....but tell my sister to get her hands off it!

My new best buddy Ralphy

What a way to end the night, happy birthday to me!

Our New Family Member

2007-11-16T07:51:00.001-08:00

We decided to add another member to our family! Mallory got a fish! His name is "Hook" after one of her favorite movies! We have had him for almost a month and yes, he is still alive!! :)

Mallory & her love for animals.......

2007-10-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

I always thought I had a love for animals, especially farm animals; but Mallory tops her Mom! She has a passion for animals that is so amazing.....I see a veterinarian in the future. A girl after my own heart! This is a small petting zoo in Farmington next to our church, they have animals there almost year round. We feed them fruit, veggies, and crackers. They even like sweets!

The Hay Maze

2007-10-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

Not so sure....

Hey Kitty-Cat

This is pretty fun.........

What a day!

Luke is not too sure about the big orange things....

2007-10-22T12:48:00.000-07:00

What in the world are those???? "Mom, seriously....I am so not into this"

Mallory loves pumpkins....we have 5!

2007-10-22T12:36:00.000-07:00

Which one looks good...man, tough decision.... I can do this....oh ya....ugh....

Ya, Success!

Best Friends

2007-10-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

Mallory would not take her pajama pants off....yes they are horse PJ's....really, this is not an outfit!

My little man is almost 1

2007-10-21T18:40:00.000-07:00

Yep, only got 2 teeth Mom....for some reason the other ones won't come in!

New Beginnings....

2007-10-18T16:28:00.000-07:00

Traci finally talked me into starting a blog! So here we are...The Petersen's!
I will add pictures of the kids and try to keep up with the blog. Mallory will be 3 in January and our little Lucas is 1 next week!