Decorating Fun!

Hannah asked for a bedroom remodel for her birthday this year and it turned into a huge house reshuffle at the Petersen residence. They moved her downstairs and had the room painted in brown with a turquoise stripe, so Krischelle and I decided to take the whole day while Hannah was in school and finish the remodel. We painted furniture, put some vinyl on the walls, and filled the room with accessories. It came together so cute and Hannah LOVED how it all turned out. We could so be on HGTV!

New Calling!

Benson & I got new callings in the ward. We will be team-teaching the 17 year old Sunday School Class. Ikes. Yesterday was the first time we taught...(actually I taught the lesson and Benson sat in the corner holding Riley with a pained look on his face. He threw his back out and could hardly walk so I took over the lesson for this week.) We are still trying to decide if we will take turns or teach together. The kids are typical 17 year olds...moving the chairs to the perimeter of the room so they can lean back against the walls. It will be a challenge each week to keep them interested and participating but we look forward to the adventure.

I'm 2 Months Old!!

Yeah, yeah, I know I'm pretty much the cutest baby ever.

Oh my goodness life can get so tiring! I've eaten, got a new diaper, and played all morning...I so deserve a break!

Every once in a while Dad gets to steal a few minutes away from his busy day at work to play with me. Sometimes I wonder if he wakes me up from my naps on purpose....hmmm.

Mom is getting pretty good at answering phones, checking her email, and cuddling me all at the same time. I think its great cuz its my favorite place to hang out during the day.

OUCH!

This is a painful example of what can happen when
you mix a tent, a strong gust of wind,
and a mean run of bad luck.

Boise Weekend

We had a great Labor Day weekend in Boise. Most of Benson's family hadn't met Riley yet so we decided to make a quick trip over there. We had so much fun, spent too much money, and just relaxed for a few days. Here are a few highlights.
Ryan and Tess met Riley for the first time. It took a few minutes, but I think he decided they were pretty cool.

Aunt Jamie...(a.k.a. the queen of swaddling) is our favorite babysitter!

We had fun catching up with Great Grandma and Grandpa Smith. Riley was all smiles as Grandma held and cuddled him.

Grandma Smith was so excited to see Riley again. He has changed so much since she came to visit when he was just a week old. He is smiling in response to people now and is so attentative to his surroundings.