Back Pain

Monday night, my sweet brother Scott went & picked up a dresser for me that I had bought off Craigslist. It is a really cute black one for our new baby girl & it was only $50.00, score! Layne was out of town, so I had to help him unload it off his truck & carry it up the stairs. I knew I probably shouldn't been lifting things...but just one time won't hurt...right???? Wrong!!!

The next morning I was putting Brody in his high chair for some breakfast & I froze with the WORST pain in my lower back. I seriously could NOT move!!! Mind you Layne was out of town & Brody was sooo grumpy & sick & wanting to be held all day...turns out he has an ear infection.

I went to Dr. Ty (our chiropractor) & bawled like a baby, in front of him & his wife, Cindy! It was so embarrassing! I was so overwhelmed with all that I had going on this week, like hosting a parenting class at our house, talking in church on Sunday...the last thing I wanted to worry about was my back! Man those pregnancy hormones are brutal....but I am better today...well at least I can stand up straight. Back pain is no fun!! Thank goodness for chiropractors....so I learned my lesson, don't lift heavy things while prego!!!

Easter & yes another b-day post (sorry!)

Today was Easter & boy am I exhausted! Layne went out of town for business this afternoon, so I had to get all 3 boys ready for 3:00 pm church, by myself. I now have a new found respect for Bishop's wife's that have to do this every Sunday!! Of course I wanted to take a pic of the boys dressed up in their new Easter clothes, but it didn't happen. We were running late, but only by 5 minutes(it could have been worse). My mom surprised me & showed up for our Sacrament meeting to help me. (thanks mom!) Shes a life saver!!! None of my boys had naps today.....so lets just say it was a L O N G day at church! But we had a wonderful Easter dinner at the Peterson's & I can't wait until next year, when I will be more prepared, so I can really focus on what the true meaning of Easter is!

Okay....one last birthday post for the month of March.....March is one busy month!! I have to give a shout out to one of my BFF's, DONNIE FLAHERTY!! Happy Birthday girl, she turns 26 today!! Here are some of the reasons why I love Donnie:

*She is so fun to hang out with. She doesn't take herself too seriously & I always have a good laugh (usually about old HS days) when I am with her*

*She has been through alot in her life, but is always super POSITIVE. She has not let life get her down and she is a wonderful example to me of some one who lives her life by the Spirit.*

*She is very DRIVEN! When she gets something in her mind that she wants to do, she will get it done & not let anything stop her!*

*She is very FASHIONABLE...I don't think I have ever seen her wear the same outfit twice...she has a great sense of style.*

*She is very ATHLETIC!! She goes to the gym every morning, (really early) & runs alot of miles on the treadmill. When we were in HS, we would go running together & she would always be like 3 feet ahead of me (sometimes more), I could never keep up...must be those model, long legs!!*

*She is beautiful on the INSIDE & OUT. In HS all the boys LOVED Donnie, me...not so much!! *

*She has always been really good at calling every so often when we have not talked in awhile. Something that I totally fall short of!! Thanks for being a wonderful friend to me girl, have a wonderful day!!!!**

Pot of Gold

This year, a leprechaun visited our house! He turned the milk green at dinner & also the casserole. Carter was not to sure about his green food & was kind of scared the leprechaun was still in our house. He did not eat his dinner for like 2 hours because he wasn't sure about the 'green stuff'. After dinner, the leprechaun rang the door bell & sent us on a scavenger hunt. Caleb said he saw mommy ring the door bell (darn that leprechaun must have a helper that looks JUST like mom)! Here's what the 4 leaf clover said:

A nice little leprechaun has come to your house,
Do these special chores as quiet as a mouse
Then maybe you will find the little leprechaun's GOLD,

And you will have treasure & wealth & candy to hold!

Then the boys had to pick up the towels off the laundry room floor & put them in the laundry basket. Then they found their next clue.

Next clue:
The little green guy found a mess in Brody's room,
Clean up the toys to find your next clue!

Then the next clue said:

Good Team Work!

This little leprechaun is no liar,

Next you have to fold the clothes in the dryer! And put them away too!(Score)

Daddy reading the clues while Brody tastes them, yum!

Caleb helping take the clothes out of the dryer.

Brody 'helping' with the clothes.

Next clue:
You almost caught him, Your last special chore
Is to pick up the shoes on the garage floor
And then you will find more.....

Then it had a clue telling them to look beside the fridge & taadaaa:

They found the leprechaun's POT OF GOLD! They were so excited, all night long all they wanted to talk about was the leprechaun.

Hopefully he will visit our house next year!!

Another B-day shout out

Today is also my dad's b-day. Happy Birthday to the best Dad in the world....from his most favorite daughter!! Here are some fun facts about my Daddy-O.

*He has the most beautiful, sky, BLUE EYES & I am so happy that he passed them on to Caleb*

*He LOVES all things C....like CHOCOLATE, COKE & Cookies, peanut butter that is!! He was the one who taught me to eat an M&M, then a piece of popcorn..yummy!*

*He is very good with NUMBERS....to put it simply he is a MATH WHIZ. I LOVED having him help me with my math homework, there was never an answer he couldn't figure out.*

*He is very TENDER HEARTED & giving. He gives anything & everything to his kids....he even let me drive his FAVORITE truck all around, while he went with out a car. And yes...I crashed his favorite truck....that is something my bro's & sis's won't ever let me forget!*

*He makes the BEST breakfasts. I love his french toast with butter & a little bit of powdered sugar, cut in to exact squares. As you can probably tell, he always made me breakfast when I was younger.*

*He is a BIG HELP in the kitchen. He always helps my mom with the dishes.*

*He is very CREATIVE & comes up with nick names for everyone like....Scooter, giffles, zorgs...we all have one!*

WE LOVE YOU PAPA ROB, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

HB Amber!!

Happy Birthday to my good friend, Amber Kennedy!!! She turns a whoppin' 26 today...here are a few fun things about her....

*She is a very TALENTED hair dresser*

*She loves all things BAKED, ecspecially cookies....she makes yummy cookies, just calle her B. Crocker.*

*She ALWAYS looks cute & stylish....she has a great sense of style & can find the CUTEST stuff at one of her fav stores, Target.*

*She has always had a strong testimony & has always been an EXAMPLE to me*

*She loves candy (just as much as I do)! In High School every day we would go to the STUDENT STORE & buy three things....1. Chocolate candy bar, 2. Bag of chips, 3. A sweet candy bar(like skittles)....and no we wouldn't share, we would each get our own!! We were porkers...but she never gains an OUNCE!!

*She doesn't take her self too seriously & is fun to be around.*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLY!!!! LETS GO CELEBRATE!

Oooopps...

I forgot to post my favorite pic of the whole event.....Logan LOVES his Aunt Katie because, well shhhhh don't tell any one....as you can see I always let Logan have sips of my Coke, okay not just sips....but as much Coke as he wants!! There is nothing like a little sugar baby!! Its pay back time Andy for all the sweets you gave my babies, I have been waiting for this day to come! LOL

HB to Scottt-tizzle

We had a big, family party at Andy's house to celebrate Scott's birthday. Andy made her yummy roast beef sandwiches & we all pigged out! Here are some pics of the fun time..... The birthday boy, himself
Layne & Caleb
Carter being shy
Layne, Carter, Linda, Dad & Mom (in the background)
Scott & his twin brother Shawn
Help us....let us climb up those stairs.....JD & Brody
Layne being a good Uncle & holding JD
Say Cheese....my model sister Andy
My other model sister(who is NOW single) Steph & JD

We all had a great time....thanks for putting up with all the craziness at your house. Happy Birthday Scott...we love you!!!

Sick Boys

Nothing new has been going on in the Peterson house, except for the fact my kids have been SICK for the past year!!! Okay, not really, but it sure feels like it has been that long! We have been such house hermits, just call us the hermies. First, came strep throat, then pink eye. I feel like I am starting to blend in with the walls of my house....like how the pirate blended in with the ship on Pirates of the Caribbean....did you see the last one...know what I am talking about?

Today I feel like a fat, swollen ZOMBIE. I haven't been sleeping very well, so I have like NO energy. So of course I pile every bit of junk food in to my mouth...hoping it will give me a burst of energy....but nope it just makes my belly bigger. Ahhh...the joys. Although I am happy that my pregnancy has been pretty easy....I really can't complain & yes we are still hoping its a girl!!