Eli is 17days old today. I took him to his two week appointment on Friday and he already weighs 9 pounds. Yes, all my babies have been very healthy and over sized. Ava will be 3 October 21, but looks like she is 3 going on four. Life around here with two little ones has been good. We have had wonderful friends that have taken good care of us, bringing us very yummy dinners and inviting Ava to play, giving me time with Eli and time to sleep. We are so blessed to know such giving people. It really has been a great example to me on what a wonderful thing service is and a desire to do more to serve others.

Eli is such a sweet baby. Since he is my second baby, I realize even more how fast the time goes by and they grow up so fast. I love holding him and the cute little sounds he makes. He looks a lot like Ava and Justin (those Petersons have strong jeans) he is super cute. Ava loves singing Twinkle Twinkle to him and gives him lots (to many) kisses and hugs. Every time she wakes him up with kisses and hugs I just tell myself he needs to get used to commotion while he is sleeping because he has a very active sister!

Peterson Family of Four

We finally got some pictures up of our little guy yesterday thanks to Justin. I just wanted to let everyone know how wonderful it has been to have Eli in our family. He has been a wonderful little baby. He sleeps a lot and the only time he cries is when he either needs to be fed or his diaper changed. Oh, and let me tell you...changing a boys diaper is a lot different than changing a girls diaper. For one thing, every time I take his diaper off he thinks it is time to go to the bathroom, both number 1 and number 2. Needless to say, I have done a ton of laundry and learned not to change his diaper on my bed.
It has been so much fun to hold him and kiss him. Little babies are just so yummy. We both love being parents of two beautiful children, we feel so lucky. It has also been wonderful to have Justins family here this week. It makes me feel not so far away from home. We had to miss the Peterson Family Reunion, but I feel we are having our own little reunion here in Omaha. Ava has loved playing with everyone. She loves her little brother too. She always asks to "pet" Eli. She loves kissing him and gets excited every time she sees him. It is fun to see them together

Eli Justin Peterson

This is Eli he was born on August first 2008. He weighed 7 lbs 12 oz and was 20 inches long. He likes to sleep and wiggle around. He also cries and eats once in a while.











Mom loves spending alone time with baby Eli































I can't believe I have two kids


Ava isn't quite sure what to think of her little brother. She is having a hard time adjusting to less motherly attention.

Hangin' in there!

Today I got up and cleaned my whole house. I was going to wait until Thursday, right before I'm induced, but I need to keep busy these last few days or they go by so slow. It feels so good to have a clean house and ALL the laundry done! Justin and I went out to eat tonight and left Ava with the sitter. It was fun to get out and spend the evening with my handsome husband. I love him so much. We are so excited to see our little guy. We keep imagining what it will be like with him here. We are both nervous and anxious. As for a name I think we are going to name him Eli Justin. Whenever I hear Justin call the baby Eli it makes me smile. We will post some pictures after Friday (August 1st) of our sweet new addition!

Picture Tagged!

Sunday afternoon I found out I have been tagged by Jen. So, for the last hour I have been working on my blog. Yes, and neglecting Ava. I'm not that good at blogging, but I am figuring out more and more as I go... soon I will be pro! Just so everyone knows I have 1 week and 5 days left until I have this sweet little baby boy!! We are very excited for him to get here. I have everything ready for him, which I think makes it worse. I'll have to start making stuff up for me to do, just to stay busy!

1.) Favorite Vacation Spot- Hawaii (I want to go there someday) Sorry no beautiful picture, although I bet there are plenty!

2.) self portrait














3.)What Ava is doing right now- singing and dancing





















4.) My favorite shoes-I can't believe I'm putting a picture of my feet on my blog!











5.)Favorite room- This is the most peaceful room in the house. We read with Ava, have family home evening, play the piano or my favorite, just sit and talk!

















6.)Our Closet- You can tell which side is mine and which is Justin's. I am always picking up his ties and shirts off the closet floor and don't let me even get started on the upper shelves. This makes me laugh!!






















7.)Laundry room- isn't it fabulous!

















8.)Sink- luckily we have a dishwasher (and just so you know, I had to consciously make myself leave the stuff in and around the sink).

















9.)Fridge-hummmm...what should we have for dinner?


















10.) My beautiful bathroom- I just cleaned it last night!























And I want to Tag Ashlee, Natalie and Melissa!! And yes you have to do it!!

I don't have any pics but I thought I would give an update anyway. Justin is studying everyday for the national boards, he is taking them on the 22nd. He doesn't have school right now, but I haven't seen a break in the studies. I am going to be started August 1st. I'm very ready, I have all the baby stuff out, batteries in, and sometimes I just go into the nursery just imagining what it will be like when he is here. I really have had a good pregnancy so I can't complain, but I am so excited to meet our little one. Justin has been so patient with me and my moodiness. It will be interesting to see how things go with Ava and the baby. She loves little babies and is always so soft with them. I think she will make a great big sister. She is also excited to see Grandma and Grandpa Peterson and Tracen and Alexis! By the way, I am kind of stressed out about choosing a boy name...so if you have any suggestions I would love to her them! I still like Eli, but we are definitely not set on them name!

The day of the 4th!

We had a lot of fun going to BBQs with friends, lighting fireworks and watching them. We had a BBQ in the afternoon which was a blast with some great friends. They had planned some super fun games. We did a bubble gum blowing contest (which is pictured, and I won) and a watermelon seed spitting contest (the guys were better at this one, this is also pictured). They also had a water balloon throwing game, where one person would run in front of a line on people and everyone would throw water balloon's at them and they would try to dodge them. That was Justin's favorite game! Needless to say I didn't participate in this one, can you imagine a pregnant lady running across the field having water balloons thrown at her!:) That would be really funny! Later, we took a nap, ate some more food and lite some fireworks. That night we walked over to get a good view at the fireworks being lite from Roosenblatte Stadium. They were great, but by the end of the day we were all exhausted!! We slept well that night. We are so thankful to have made such wonderful friends in Omaha.