Just to make you jealous....

Hi everyone,

Bryce and I are having a blast. We have been in Oregon for 5 days now. Pictures will be posted when we come home. Here is run down on what we have done so far.

Hiked to 6 different waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge.

Eaten at the Firehouse restaurant. The Chef and co-owner is a friend of mine.

Served a lot of carrots to some beautiful horses.

Spent some quality time with family.

Walked along the Wilhemette River at sunset.

Solved a CSI mystery at the OMSI.

Played on a deserted beach at sunset.

Played in the tide pools.

Touched Haystack rock.

Touched a starfish.

Hiked up a mountain and then had to bushwack our way back.

And much much more.....

We are off today to meet up with my family for a camping adventure extravaganza!!!

It will be fun! See all of you that are in UT soon!

Vacation has Arrived!!!!

First day of vacation. We Ate dinner at my parents house and got to see Mara, the two boys, Mark, Lindsey and their kids. After that we went to the zoo!
It was raining really hard but that just meant Robin could hang on tight to me and we shared the umbrella. It did clear up later and turned out really great!
Below I will attach Pictures. We are flying out to Oregon tomorrow and we are both super Stoked!








This next one is Hilarious! A Monkey put his face right up to the glass and just stared at us. It was awesome!

Our first trip up the canyon this year!

Our new home

We are finally all moved in. Pictures are hung on walls. The internet is installed. We moved to Farmington at the end of December. I know, crazy that we moved in the dead of winter, but it went really quick. Bryce and his posse were able to load the Uhaul in less then 2 hours. After getting stuck on the ice for a brief moment, they were able to unload even faster.
It always takes me a long time to hang anything on the walls. It seems to be something practically permanent and should be done perfectly the first time. Our new ward is great. We have already been visited by all the organizations.
I have enjoyed going on more walks and having a small deck, even though it is still too cold o do anything on it. Bryce enjoys his new computer room. We both love being so close to the mountains. Mom and Dad Petersen were also very excited that we were out of SLC. My Mom has dropped by a few times on her way to and from Logan and affirmed that it was a good move.

Thank you everyone that helped!

Christmas Activity

On monday night Robin and I went to see Christmas Street with my Parents. It was a great time! My parents Are Freakin Sweet! Plus we had dinner at Macaroni Grill.
My Parents have not missed a year yet going to see this crazy lit up street since moving to Farmington. I have only been there maybe twice during those years.(I'm kind of a stick in the mud) After Christmas Street we drove around for 15 min. looking for the street with the christmas story posted up in peoples yards. Well we found it just down the street from our starting location. But it was a lovely ride in the car anyway with Robin repeatedly telling me to roll up my window and me telling her, the window was giving me a headache!(eheheh im funny)

IT'S HERE!!!!!!

I love Thanksgiving!!! I woke up this morning with a sense of joy and emotion that only those that truly love Thanksgiving know. Roughly 6 hours before T-time and I am anxiously biting at the bit waiting for the hours to pass. I am so excited to experience a Petersen Family turkey day!!! My new mom is such an amazing cook. I know it will be a fantastic adventure in food.
At times like these I must admit, I get too caught up in the moment and the excitement. I don't stop to reflect on the many blessing that I have in my life and give adequate thanks to them.
I am thankful for Bryce. He keeps me on my toes, and although there might be times when he drives me crazy I wouldn't have it any other way. He has a devotion and love for those around him. If he thinks that a friend or loved one is in trouble or discomfort he will do about anything until he thinks the situation is resolved. He does not tolerate disloyalty or drama. He is honest. He tries his hardest to do the right thing. I love him and am so grateful to have him in my life.
I am grateful for my family! Petersens, Tolmans and Wolcotts all together! I love them so much and could not imagine a day of my life without them.
I am grateful for my Grandparents! Those still alive and those that have passed away. Because of you, I was born into the family I love so dearly.
I am grateful for friends! They have helped to mold me in ways that I never would have thought.
I am grateful for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
I am grateful for the knowledge of Christ and Heavenly Father that I have.
To make the long list shorter, I will end by saying that I am grateful for all the graces that God has granted me in my life. Anything from the smallest wildflower to the Planets rotating around the sun. The big and the small things that happen on a daily basis. I am grateful for my life and the love that I feel so abundantly.

Things to look forward to...

I know that Thanksgiving is still 2 weeks away, but my mouth has already started to water. I am so excited to eat the savory turkey that will be prepared with such love and care. The flaky rolls that will be baked to perfection and will melt in your mouth. The stuffing with tons of spices and herbs that make the entire house smell for days. And who can forget the cranberries, their sweet and tangy over tones that are the perfect combination with everything you put on your plate.
Family filled memories come to mind and it makes me so grateful for the family that I was born into and the family that I have been adopted into. Although my family is now scattered across the world I will never forget the covert operations of snitching rolls without getting caught by Grandma or any of the other watchful adults. Back when I could put each finger in the hole of the olive without splitting it up the side, those were the perfect days of Thanksgiving.
I am so thankful for Thanksgiving and the euphoric feeling the turkey leaves you in. Playing pool and other games with a basement full of cousins while the adults mingle with each other upstairs. Taking long naps on any vacant piece of couch or floor that wasn't already occupied by much bigger cousins.
I am so grateful for my life, for my amazing husband and for such a great family that I am part of. I am grateful for the country that I live in, the freedoms we share and the church that I belong to.
I wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving (in two weeks)!