Updates on Clifton -
He has been a great sleeper the last couple weeks.  Not sure if he is growing or what but I sure don't mind it.  He also is doing great at sleeping through McKay making noise or waking up in the middle of the night, which I was worried about.  But he has been sleeping harder lately.  Hoping he keeps it up.

Updates on McKay -
She loves telling us that we are pretty/beautiful or handsome.  We are pretty sure it is because she wants us to tell her she is pretty/beautiful.  Silly girl.

Updates on Baby #3 -
34 weeks.  This was my last week of playing soccer.  Oh man I am going to miss it and can't wait to get back after this baby comes.  Still jogging (very slowly) and doing Zumba.  So hopefully that will help the weight gain a little:)

Monday we went to pick up the ceramic tiles the kids painted a week ago.

 They turned out so stinking cute!!!!  I love them.
Since we were there we decided to get cookies and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.

What a beautiful place we live.  A gorgeous day and with the best people.

For FHE we made a cute canvas for Thanksgiving.

Tuesday Clifton and Evan started a new class at the Y, basketball.

And they really enjoyed it.

Tuesday McKay was sick and then Wednesday Clifton was so we spent a lot of the week resting and trying to get better.

Saturday we went shopping to get some things in the house for this baby coming soon.  It was a nice simple day out and about.

Not sure why this picture makes me laugh, but I sure love this kiddo and his silliness.

Stanley Thanksgiving

Updates on Clifton -
He loves my belly.  He wants to rub it, cuddle it, hug it, and/or kiss it all day long.  I'm hoping he loves baby just as much.

Updates on McKay -
She has been real clumsy lately.  She falls, runs into things, etc...  I am not sure why but hoping she figures it out soon, because it usually means lots of tears and screaming.

Baby Peterson #3 -
33 weeks!  Getting more and more uncomfortable but still staying active.  Sleep has gotten harder now, which was never really the case with he first two.

Monday my parents were still in town.  So we spent the day with them.  My mom did Zumba with me that morning and then we went on a walk at clear creek trail.  Beautiful weather for it.

Ya they rode on Grandpa most of the trail :)

That night the kids got to spend time with Grandma and Grandpa Stanley while Alex and I went to the Sounders play off game.  The kids had so much fun going out to dinner and then swimming with them that they didn't miss us one bit.

This was my birthday present and man it was fun.  And not too cold!  An intense game but we pulled out what we needed to move ahead in the play offs.  LA here we come!  This will sadly be our last game for a while, but we are so blessed to be able to attend so many this year and to have wonderful parents that have helped watch the kids so we could go.

Thursday McKay's dance class learned a short little dance and then preformed it for the moms.

Man they are super duper cute!

Friday we went down to Portland to celebrate Thanksgiving as a family early.  And can you believe it I didn't take a picture the whole trip:/  When we got there we were able to go watch my niece Emma's volleyball game.  And it was an intense game, but they pulled out the win.  It was fun to be able to support her.  Saturday we meet with all of the family to play games and eat.  It was a good time.  It was hard for me to be comfortable so I am pretty sure thats our last trip for a while.  Next time I will have another baby!

My Birthday!

Updates on Clifton -
He is getting to be a better sleeper.  He is still my early riser but he can fall asleep with McKay singing or talking in their room.  Before anything that moved or made the slightest sound would wake him or keep him awake.

Updates on McKay -
She is loving her dance class and is such a cute little dancer.

Updates on Baby #3 -
32 weeks!  Things are getting harder and harder for me, but as long as I plan things to get me out and about I do well.

My 28th birthday was Monday.  It was a rough morning, lets just say day light savings better not fall near my birthday again!  But we got out and had a good morning with friends.  I am so blessed to have Kathryn in my life.  She made one year of my blogs into a book which was the sweetest gifts.  I love it!  And so does Clifton he reads it pretty much everyday.
That night we went out to dinner at my favorite place Olive Garden to celebrate.

Yummmm.... bread sticks!
After I got to go shoe shopping for new running/working out shoes.  Which was much needed especially now.

And I found a pair!

Tuesday night Kathryn and I got to have a girls night!  We went and got dessert and a pedicure.  Probably our last girls night out before these babies come.

This was both of our first times getting a pedicure.  It felt nice:)  But the best part was spending an evening together without kids!

Wednesday we got to spend another day with our friends.  It was a pretty dry day so we played outside in the cold for as long as I could handle it.

I love these kiddos!
And then we went to Poulsbo to a ceramic painting place.

I think they look cute.  I can't wait to see them finished.
And right next door was a donut shop so we hit that up.

Another fun day with our favorite people.

Friday night we went to go see Big Hero 6 as a family.

It was a cute movie and a fun night out together.

Saturday we got to go to our friends birthday party at Chuck E Cheese's.  And of course my kids loved that! A great time with friends.

That afternoon primary had a program practice to get ready for Sunday's big primary program.  It went well and I think we are ready.  Clifton had his part memorized and even said it from the pulpit without any help.  I am so proud of him and amazed by how quickly he could memorize something.

Sunday was the Primary Program.  And it went well.  Clifton struggled a little but it is to be expected.  However he did sit next to the microphone controller and for some reason decided to push the off button while someone was giving their part.  But I guess I have to laugh that off.  To be fair he didn't know what he was doing.
Both Grandma's and Grandpa's came to watch the program.  Which sure made Clifton feel extra special!  We are so blessed to live close enough and to have parents that care enough to come.

After church they spent the day with us and we had a nice dinner together.  I don't think I have had this many people in my house at once to eat dinner.  I was nervous about space but we all fit comfortably. It was so nice to have a day full of family.

Halloween 2014

Updates on Clifton -
Is loving his sports classes and gets really into it.  I love it!  For his fitness class he was running the track a the Y and I got to watch them while working out.  He was trying so hard to be the fastest and was very serious about running.  We made a competitive boy and I kind of like it:)  As long as he can keep it in check.

Updates on McKay -
She plays so well by herself, not so great with Clifton (but she is getting better).  But if she is by herself she plays great!  She is getting better at playing with others her age and not screaming at them but still prefers to play by herself.

Updates on Baby #3 -
31 weeks!  Feeling more and more tired, but as long as I can get myself going in the morning then I am good.  Working out has really helped give me more energy so hopefully I can keep myself motivated.

This week I have been so thankful I have such an amazing friend to keep my upbeat and to have fun with.  Kathryn is such a great friend and is always willing to listen to me complain, get me out of a funk, play and have parties together, share her talents, and so so much more.  This week she helped me a lot by getting me out of my grumpy funk.
Wednesday she suggested we go to a trail and take pictures of the kiddos.  It was so nice to get out enjoy the sun and she captured pretty amazing shots.

I love these two!  Their friendship is so cute and so full of love.  This picture captures it so well!  We are blessed to have them in our lives.

Thursday we had a Halloween party for preschool with Kathryn and some other friends.

Another day full of fun!

Friday was Halloween and a day Clifton and McKay have been counting down to.

This year we went as characters from the Lego Movie.  McKay - Unikitty, Alex - President Business, Clifton - "lego" Batman, and me - Wyld Stlye.  This year Alex was just as excited about our costumes as I was.  He even tried his on the night before!  I think I am finally starting to rub off on him:)
We had fun trick or treating but the kids seemed to enjoy handing out candy the most.

Saturday Kathryn said she would take some family pictures for us.  Because she is absolutely amazing!

Here are a few of the amazing shoots Kathryn got.  We love love love them.  Again I can't thank Kathryn enough for being such an amazing friend.  She is so talented!  Love her:)