An update from the Peterson Family...

We are now quite a few weeks into the parenting thing and absolutely loving it! Maile is such a wonderful beautiful baby! She is more than we could have asked for. Since the beginning we have known she was special, despite those few nights when we didn't go to sleep until 3 or 4...or 5...sigh. She was born May 28 coming into the world bum first with her legs up by her head. She was 8lbs. 12ozs. and 21 in. long. Since she has done nothing but grow. She is now almost 12lbs. and I don't know how long. She hasn't even had her 2 month appointment yet and is already filling out 3 month clothes!













On July 6th she was blessed. Sean gave a beautiful blessing and Maile slept through the whole thing. Much of Sean's family came down for the occasion. We took lost of wonderful pictures. Maile was just adorable in her little blessing dress.













Maile has been very patient with us this month. It started with a weekend up at Mom and Dad "P's" house going to the 4th of July flag raising, singing the military songs, watching the parade, playing games, BBQing, and of course awesome fireworks. And Maile slept through most of it. Yes, even the fireworks. She wore an adorable little outfit from Sean's mom and sisters. She was our little firework.















Next we traveled up to Salt Lake to pick up my awesome little brother, Isaac and brought him up to Sean's Parents house. He is staying here for a few weeks and may possibly come out to stay come fall. We were going to be up at Mom and Dad "p's" on Sunday for fireworks anyway so we just stayed. The Weber State Symphony played the 1812 overture with real cannons so that followed by a stirring firework display made Maile pretty mad. It was sad.

Then on Tuesday we went camping in the Uinta Mountains with Sean's family and Isaac of course. It was a blast, however we think Maile got pretty sick of it by the last night, but she was a trooper. It gets pretty dang chilly at night so we bundled her up really well. She was so cute in her little snow suit.

Maile is doing more and more everyday. Her neck is getting stronger thanks to good old tummy time and she has just started to grab things, my hair included. :) Smiling is also among her new favorite things to do. She loves to giggle and respond to our ridiculous noises. I think babies just think humor us, they are great. Mornings are the best when all you have to do it say hello. So fun. She is just a happy baby.

We are home for a few weeks and Maile is happy. I started work part-time again today. Despite the fact that it makes me feel good to be helping Sean out in this way I hate leaving Maile, at least I get to leave her with Sean, the best Daddy ever. Sean being able to work from home nothing short of a miracle. Sean and I are lucky to have the best little family out there.

5 weeks and counting...

There are only five weeks left of school. I don't know if I can adequately describe my happiness. This semester hasn't been too bad but well it is school. :) Sean seems to have a test every other day, in all actuality it is probably every other week, but he somehow conquers them all. I've had my fair share as well but my major seems to be more into projects, presentations and power points. I love my major probably more than ever but am still not entirely sure what Exactly I want to do with it someday. We had a guest presenter the other day who basically summed up what I want to do with my life. She said that what we do is invest our lives in people. What a beautiful goal. To invest my life in people.

Sean is still working for Competitive Edge Products. He does a lot of listing, website optimization and basic website management. He really enjoys the work and has learned a lot. I'm still at the BYU Key Office, at least until Maile is born. I am going to try to work until I deliver, however I really don't want to have my water break at work. That would be embarrassing!

Sean is in Soccer and Basketball intramurals. He is also taking a basketball class that he loves. It has helped him brush up on his skills and gain more confidence on the court. His teams are doing pretty well. Last game he made 3 three's and 3 out of 4 of his free throws, not to mention his amazing defensive skills. Needless to say, they won. I am pretty proud of him.

I have gained 25 lbs. to date and have what looks like a basketball in my belly. It (my belly) is now 28 cm. huge and I'm healthy as ever! Maile is just getting bigger and bigger. She is now about 17 inches long and about 3lbs! And boy is she active!! My belly moves all over the place. It is fun to watch, but sometimes it interferes with getting a good nights sleep. I guess she is just preparing me for what is to come. haha. I am achy and sore but I have been feeling pretty good. Sean has been a huge help in making me comfortable, getting things I drop on the floor and overall just making my life as a huge pregnant lady all the more bearable. He is great, I couldn't have asked for someone better.

This weekend one of my classes is putting on an event at the Young Living Lavender Farms in Mona. It is an Easter Festival. We have put the whole semester and about 5k into it and are soo excited! Sean is going to be helping too. What a good guy. There are going to be rock walls, an Easter bunny, a balloon making guy, crafts, pony rides, paddle boats, tons of fun, food, and of course a Sweet Easter Egg Hunt!, complete with prizes! We are really excited! All of our work is finally paying off!

So being new to this whole blog thing I can't guaranty that this posting thing will become a regular occurance but we will try to keep you all updated on our lives!