Our Little Family

We recently had our family pictures taken for Christmas cards and Landon's six month milestone. Amy Springer with Tilt Photography did an amazing job capturing us as we are! Landon is so cute in all of the pictures but these two pictures were my favorites! Thank you Amy for taking the best pictures, we will cherish these memories forever.

Christmas at Temple Square

On Sunday, December 14th, we took Landon to see the Christmas lights on Temple Square. I think everyone in the state of Utah had the same idea! It was packed full of families and their small children. It was awesome to see the many lights and how perfect each light was laid. I took a picture a tree that had lights on every limb and branch!!! Just imagine that all over Temple Square and you'll know what the rest looked like. It was freezing, but we had a great time. The look on Landon face when he saw the lights made it all worth our while!

Landon Meets Santa Claus

We took Landon to meet Santa Claus at the mall. At first we were a little discouraged because Santa Claus was too expensive. But not to worry we found the "real deal" Santa Claus at another mall. Landon was very skeptical at first, but when I walked away for the picture he let the vocal chords ring! Santa Claus was very understanding and wished him a very Merry Christmas and handed him back to me. (The picture is priceless to me! Landon totally has the "deer in the headlights" look.) We took some other pictures of Landon at our house in front of the Christmas tree before we went to meet Santa Claus. He's so precious!!!

Happy 7 Months Landon

On December 5th Landon turned 7 months. He weighed 17 lbs 3 oz! He is growing so fast! He is now sitting up on his own, holding his own bottle, gurgling his spit, continually rolling, and throwing a good tantrum every now and then! His head is now at the right position so we're just waiting on the soft spot in the back of the head to close up before the helmet can come off. (Every now and then we give him a break!) He still lights up for Daddy when he comes home from work, but always saves lots of kisses for mommy. We are so blessed to have Landon!

Landon Loves WalMart Too!

It is the highlight of our day when we get to leave the house to visit the local gathering place: WalMart. Landon loves it, too! He is now big enough to sit in the cart and gets very impatient waiting for me to disinfect the seat portion. As we walk up and down the isles he loves to shop for things and not tell me! I got up to the cashier and had almost $20 dollars of unknown items in my cart! It was so embarrassing, but funny at the same time! I have to watch him closely from now on!

The Best Gingerbread House Ever

Curtis and I decided for FHE we would make Landon a Gingerbread House. Let me be honest...It took us 3 hours. I shouldn't even say us, because I was so anal about it being perfect I did most of it. I let Curtis decorate the Gingerbread man. (Do see why I was so anal bout the house?) We had a fun though. I was very focused on my art, and Curtis was focused on eating my art... We are going to make this a yearly tradition. Next year I think I will buy one for me and one for Curtis and we will make it a contest!

Look at the Buns on That Babe!!!

Curtis and I had just given Landon a bath! I was singing with him, "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" when Curtis all of a sudden snapped a picture. I wasn't sure why he did, but after looking at the picture we both couldn't stop laughing! Curtis said, "Well we know he got something from you; a big butt!" Sad, but true! However, it looks good on him.....

The Annual Turtleneck Party

It's been a tradition of Curtis and Tim's friends to get together at Christmas for a "Turtleneck Party." This year was no exception. Wendi and I brought the babies along with us; they were so good. Curtis and Tim caught up on old times with old friends and the "White Elephant" gift exchange was hilarious! Some how Curtis and I ended up with one of the gifts we brought to the party! Merry Christmas everyone!

Jax Wants To Be Just Like Landon

On Sunday, November 30th, I wanted to get Jax's reaction when I put Landon's helmet on his head. The picture speaks for itself! He was puzzled and couldn't figure it out. We all had a big laugh over it. With or without a helmet Jax is adorable... He was more than willing to give it back to Landon!

Daddy & Molly Light Up the House for Christmas

Curtis put up our Christmas lights on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Molly decided she would help. (You can't really see her very well in the picture, but she's on the roof with Curtis!) He did a great job and Landon loves to look out the window at the lights. Thanks honey! Our house is the best looking one in our neighborhood!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

We traveled to Shelley, Idaho to celebrate Thanksgiving with Curtis's family. We had such a good time and the food as excellent! It was a very short trip because I sold my car and had to be back the very next morning to do the paper work. Landon really enjoyed all the food, especially the rolls! (Doesn't he look so cute in his "First Thanksgiving" outfit?)

My Handsome Hubby

Curtis is always a "goof ball." Sometimes it gets on my nerves, but this time I couldn't help but laugh hysterically! His sense of humor is what first attracted me to him. Over time he's never lost that charm! (As you can see...)

Long Time No Hear!!!

Okay, okay, okay...... I've caught grief from everyone about my lack of posts. This last month was crazy in the Petersen household. My laptop crashed on me; leaving me no way to post anything. Curtis was sick one week. The week after him I came down with strep-throat. Did I mention that December 2ND was mine and Curtis's 2 year anniversary? I was sick, but he took good care of me. Landon was the next to get sick...it was inevitable! For 3 days I couldn't get him to eat, sleep, and don't even think about being cheerful. I finally took him to the doctor, but no cure for the common cold; just had to ride it through. (Not what a sick, tired mom and dad want to hear.) However, he is much better now! Not to worry his appetite is back and in full throttle. He melts my heart! I love you Landon! And to Curtis who has been such a good husband for 2 years and the best dad to Landon, I love you with all my heart! I'm excited for the many years to come!

Happy 6 Months Landon!

May 5, 2008 2:53am 5lbs 6oz 18½ inches


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Landon was six months old on Novemeber 5th. He is growing up so fast! I fall in love with him more everyday! He is definitely a Daddy's Boy! His daddy can do no wrong in his eyes. Curtis and I have changed so much because of our little man! He just melts our hearts. He was doing so good in physical therapy that the therapist told us last week that he had improved so much he doesn't need physical therapy anymore. He now weighs 16 lbs and 1.5 oz and is 24 ½ inches long. He loves to eat apple sauce and sweet potatoes. He is starting to sit up on his own and is rolling all around. He is such a blessing to Curtis and I. We couldn't have picked out a better baby.

We love you so much Landon!

Happy Halloween!

For Halloween this year Curtis was a black basketball player named "Boozer" and Tim was a chocolate man named "Kobe Bryant." Ok, I'll admit Curtis just looked like a criminal! He was supposed to be a chocolate man, but when he bought body paint, of course, he bought "black." It was hilarious! We got a lot of wierd looks and comments! Jax was a basketball and Landon was a caterpillar. Wendi and I were their moms! :)

A Fairy's Wonderland at the Disco!

Happy Halloween to everyone at work! This was such a blast for me. Even though I forgot my Little Red Riding Hood costume the "Disco Queen" was fun. Hilary I must say you were by far the best! Your mom made the best "Alice" costume ever! I just could not stop starring at you the whole day. You're a babe as a blondie! Kristin your costume was adorable, too. No one can pull of Tink like you do! Gary you looked more like Harry Potter without the mask! It still made me laugh. I can't wait until next year!

Meanie and Sweetie

Cutest caterpillar in the whole world!

Gracie was more interested in Landon's "other" helmet.....

Baby got back!

Landon did not like that Gracie was bathing him. (She had just put that wet wash cloth over his face to "wash" him.)

After we settled Landon down she was ready to bathe him. Such a big helper!

Landon and I went back to Florida on October 25th because tickets were so dang cheap! We had a blast. Both babies had grown so much in that one month time span. Gracie gets cuter every time I see her. She is quite the handful now, but I love her so much! We got their pictures taken together in their Halloween costumes and they were so precious! This trip was the first time that Gracie saw Landon's helmet. Let's just say she studied it a lot and tested the limits! She and Landon were so fun to watch play together. Landon is still kind of timid and Gracie is full of energy and very vocal. Nana had to watch them both in the car for 20 minutes while DeAnne and I went in the mall and when we came out I thought my mom was going to have a nervous break down. Both babies were screaming and mom couldn't do anything to console them. As soon as we were back they calmed right now. Mama's just have that magic touch!