Viva Las Vegas!!

We had a great weekend in Vegas...

Of course we always enjoy the great food!

When Libby got her dessert she was so cute and said, "I think I'm in paradise!"


For dessert Zack just had a cotton candy...almost the size of his head!


Nothing like a little prime rib!




Tyler really enjoyed his "Thomas The Train" ride. He said, "thanks Thomas" when we got off.


We waited & waited for the volcano at the Mirage to go off...but it was too windy that night so it never did, but Tyler enjoyed the ride on Pa-Pa's shoulders!



Then Saturday we went to Caesar's Palace...the kids love the one toy store there.

Our little family in front of the cool statues.
We also had a great lunch at the Cheesecake factory!


Grandpa was nice to share his Strawberry Shortcake...you gotta love Zack's smile with the whipped cream in his mouth!

Then came Saturday NIGHT!!!

My parents and Shelly took my kids for a fun night out on the town while Steve & I got to see this....

Yes, that is KENNY CHESNEY!!
and it was
AWESOME!!

He played at the Hard Rock Hotel at a place called The Joint. Steve & I got General Admission tickets & stood in line for about 2 hours, but ended up right by the stage in about the 5th row!! Our seats were right on the floor & it was standing room only, so our feet were very tired by the end of the night. I even have a blister on my toe, but it was so worth it. It was SO fun! He started playing at about 9:45pm and kept going until about 12:45am at the end he finally said, "that's all I got left Vegas!"

The group Lady Antebellum & Miranda Lambert opened the show for him.


Lady Antebellum


Miranda Lambert
(loved her pink guitar)


Steve and I before the concert started....Can you see the stage right behind us? I couldn't believe it!!

Here's a few more pictures of kenny for you....

A smile just for me...


Playing with his cool pirate guitar.


He put on a great show!


Shaking the fans hands...


At the end of the concert with our new "Kenny" hats.
Now I Really can't wait until July!!

Happy Easter!!!

Happy Easter 2009

We had a fun & busy weekend....
It started Saturday morning at Grandma & Grandpa Peterson's house.
We had cinnamon rolls & a fun Easter egg hunt.


Zack


Libby


Tyler loved the bubbles!


Cousin fun!

After that we headed to my Great-Aunt Darlene's 90th birthday party...

We also celebrated today at my parent's house.
Tyler helped her blow out the candles!



We dyed eggs.

Libby left the Easter bunny treats & a note!

Easter Morning....

Easter buckets


Our cute kids all ready for church!


Libby looked so cute in her dress & hat!


Libby & Zack flew their new kites.

We then headed to Grandma & Grandpa Steen's for dinner & another Easter Egg hunt!


Easter Egg hunt

Tyler

Zack & Libby

The cutest part was Libby & Jazzy almost had matching dresses...that was not planned, but a funny surprise when they saw each other!!

We are so blessed to have such a wonderful family!
We hope everyone else had a happy Easter too!!

Happy Birthday Steve!!

Happy Birthday tomorrow, April 10th!

Since you are turning 36....I'm going to post 36 things I love about you!

1. You can always make me laugh.
2. You made me a mother of 3 beautiful children!
3. You are such a cute dad!!
4. You love to teach our kids new things (like skiing this year).
5. You are adventurous & make me try new things.
6. You are a handyman....you amaze me with all you can do...sprinklers, tile, putting in new lights & switches, wall board,etc.
7. I'm thankful for your computer skills!
8. I love that you can sell anything....
   
9. I love that you're not a complainer....You just do what you have to do!
10. You are a people person....I love that you're not shy like me.
11. I admire your strength of not worrying too much...I really need someone like that in my life!
12. I love that you are ambitious & keep trying to learn new things.
13. I'm glad we share the same joy of eating out.
14. I love that you are a hard worker....you always make sure we are well taken care of!
15. You love to give....you'd help anybody.
    
16. You are fun & know how to have a good time!
17. You love to surprise me & the kids whether it's Christmas or my favorite was when you upgraded the Tim McGraw tickets for our anniversary...how fun was that?!
18. I love your built in GPS....wherever we go you can find places & drive on any freeway in any state!
19. I love that we are such a close family & LOVE to spend time together!
20. I admire your love for hobbies....skiing, boating, wake-boarding, rollerblading, golf, mountain biking, I think you can do most things!
21. I'm glad you are a goal setter. It's fun to see the ones that you wrote after your mission...you have accomplished a lot of them!
    
22. I love that you are a night owl like me.
    
23. I'm so glad that you'll go to concerts with me!
    
24. I love that when you give me flowers they are beautiful wild flowers!
25. I'm glad we both like our house & yard nice....
26. I love that you are a goofball at times!
27. This is a funny one, but I love your eyelashes when they are wet....they look so long!
28. I loved our days of country dancing...still one of my favorite memories of dating!
29. I love your crepes!
    
30. I'm glad you take care of the bills...especially dealing with the medical insurance stuff!
31. It's so fun to play games with you...competing on the wii, Guitar hero, skip-bo, rummikub. If you add Shelly & John to the mix...I'm guaranteed a laugh attack!!
32. I love that you'll get just as hooked on different tv shows & watch them with me!
33. I love that you when we are looking to buy something new, you'll research & find a good deal!
34. I love that you have a spunky personality...you are never boring!
35. I'm so grateful you are still here for your 36th birthday....there have been a few times I was afraid of losing you between Iraq & your health since then, but those experiences have taught me that it is such a gift to have each other!!!
    
36. I'm so grateful you are MY cute husband!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!
WE LOVE YOU!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TYLER!!!

Our Tyler Max "Lightning McQueen" Peterson

Turned 2 today!!


He was born April 4, 2007 at 4:44am
He came out fiesty & is just now finally calming down.
This kid never needed sleep!!
So far I'm loving the "terrible two's" because he is so funny & finally takes an hour nap each day!!

Zack wanted to name him Lightning McQueen.... when we laughed ,
he said, "I'm serious mom!" It's so funny because now Tyler is OBSESSED with Lightning McQueen. He has one in his hand at all times even when he sleeps!!


Libby gave Tyler his middle name... Max & we love it!

We love our Tyler Man!!!
He is getting to be SO funny!


Here he is with his favorite hat, Mack & "Queen"

Here is taking his nap...notice still wearing the hat & holding Mack!

He is talking so much lately & it's always something so funny.
Like today, I would say, "Happy Birthday Tyler!" and his response was "Happy Birthday mom!"
The other night we were getting ready for bed and he yells out, "I'm cute mom!"
(I must say that a lot!)
Steve has taught him a few great phrases too...
It started with "no way, daddy!" then today he was saying, "no way, Jose!"
He is one spunky & sweet kid and we love him so much!!

Birthday fun....
We went to dinner & then came back to our house for dessert and presents.

Me & Steve with our Ty Man

Grandpa & Grandma Steen

Grandma & Grandpa Peterson

Zack, Libby, Jazzy & Grandpa

His favorite aunt Shelly!
Alayna was there, but her face isn't in the picture!

Tyler blowing out candles in his ice cream....he did that over and over again!

Getting ready to open presents....notice the Christmas wrapping paper. It was a left over present from Christmas that he wouldn't open after he got his drum set, so we saved it for his birthday! It was a car set & he played with it for the next 2 hours!!

Happy Birthday Tyler!!!
You are one CUTE kid!!

We love you!!