Fun for Valentines

Your Love Is Represented By a Pink Rose

You see love as something that should be light, fun, and whimsical. People fall in love with you easily. And you tend to fall out of love easily! You express your love through attention and shared experiences. You love people more than they realize.

What Rose Represents Your Love?

Krystal & Bryce

Me and Krys

Dinner at Pink Taco

Playing games

Me and Bridge man

They love to play ball together

The kids on the tube

They were helping each other warm up

Such zoo's

The games they come up with

He was obsessed with fixing our sink

I hate to admit it, but he really did fix it

We got them matching Pj's

Bryce and Krystal were able to come to Arizona and stay with us. It was so much fun. They are so fun to be with and so thoughtful of us. The kids had a blast with Bridger. We were able to go swimming a lot and that was really fun for the kids. Yes, that includes Bryce!

One night we got a babysitter and went into Scottsdale, we went to the mall and dinner at Pink Taco. It is the most amazing Mexican restaurant. We played games constantly unless a basketball game was on, and then Krystal and I did projects! We did tons and tons of Sonic runs -of course. We were so sad to have them go, but so grateful for the memories. We love you guys, thanks so much for making the effort to come.

My Little Rapper

We sat down to watch American Idol and all of the sudden Sadie just starts rapping and this is what came out of her mouth, "some are bad and some are good, some get the ticket to go to Hollywood." As Matt and I stared at her in amazement she was just giggling away so pleased with herself.

Sophie's 6 Months Old

My angel

Little princess

I love her eyes

Kissing her daddy

My little sauce pot

I can not believe my baby is 6 months old. Time is so weird how it can just go so fast. Looking back it seems like I was just pregnant. Not only that but it seems like we were just barely starting medical school and now Matt is getting ready to graduate. Sadie was 3 and Connor was 1 when we moved here. As you can tell, I am dealing with some pretty big changes. Exciting, but sad too! I love this little girl more then I could ever express in words, which is probably why I show it in emotion - unfortunately!!

Whitney's Birthday

Whit and me

Helping her get ready

She never wears make up so it was fun to dress her up

All of us at lunch

My little sis

The girls at the movie

Sadie even got to go, she says she's "in love" with Troy

At dinner

We were able to be up in Idaho for my little sister's birthday. I love her so much and we had so much fun. We went to TGIF's for lunch, then went shopping at the mall, and then all the girls went to High School Musical 3. I love that show - have I ever mentioned that before?? After the movie we went to dinner. Whitney is the most darling thing ever and I adore her so much. I have been bonded to her since the first day I saw her in the hospital when she was born. I love you Whit, thanks for being one of my most cherished friends.

Sophie Update

My little princess

In her snowsuit

She is always so happy

Her little pajamas

Visiting with my dad

My sweet baby


My little angel is 5 1/2 months now and I just wanted to write about what she is doing so I don't forget. She is rolling all over the floor. She is getting her two bottom teeth in. Which is so early for my kids. Sadie and Connor were almost a year before their first tooth came in. She says "da da" and "na na" and "ga ga". She holds onto things and loves to put them in her mouth. She has brought me so much joy. More then I could have ever hoped for or thought possible. I am so grateful for her. I thank Heavenly Father for my precious miracle.

Peterson Christmas Party

I had to do a slideshow because our family is insane with pictures. It was so much fun. We had tons of good food, the gift exchange was amazing, and we played games, and watched our favorite Christmas movie. It was so fun just to be all together - we missed Dallin a ton though, but we know he is doing great things in England. Thanks mom and dad for such a fun party!

Oh, Sadie

Connor was sound asleep and Sadie came in and said, "Mom, Connor is making weird noises." Then she paused for a sec and then asked, "Can children snore?"

"Big Girls Don't Cry" by Fergie was on the radio and Sadie said, "Mom, what is this song?" So, I told her and she said, "but, mom you cry".

She came in with high heels and said, "Now I look like I am seven!"

Picking out our Christmas Tree

Whit, me and the kids

Our family getting our Christmas Tree

My dad with the kids

They were so excited

Matt and me

All of us!

Can you tell how cold it was?

Mom, dad, and Whit with the kids

Whit, Connor, grandma, and Sadie

The kids thanking grandpa for their tree

It was so fun this year. We went and got our own little Christmas Tree. The kids were so excited and even though it was cold, it turned out to be the best memory. Sadie and Connor decorated it and it made Christmas morning so special.

Payne Christmas Party

Sadie and me

Connor and Lexi

Working on their next game

Our little family

Cari and me (It still amazes me that we married brothers!)

Stef, Cari, Kelly, and me

Matt and me

Sophie and grandpa

The cousins

Decorating cookies

Grandma brought all of the stuff for decorating the cookies

So proud

Matt and his brothers, Jon & Ryan

The kids with their Pj's that grandma and grandpa got them

Brooklyn & Sophie

Little Sophie

Such a big day

Sophie kept grabbing Brooklyn's flower

The boys with their little girls