The Peterson Life: November 2019

Updates on Clifton -
Is studying hard for his spelling bee. I am so proud of how hard he is working on this. I hope it pays off and he feels good about his performance.

Updates on McKay -
Very tired after school and just wants to stay home and relax. Boy she is different than I am and here brothers.

Updates on Stanley -
Has been struggling really bad with sleep this week. Waking up very early and waking his siblings up very early. Not sure why he is doing this but I sure hope it stops.

Updates on Hazen -
Still not sleeping through the night. We found the kids doctor here and he had his 15 month check up. His poor legs were swollen from the shots and had a hard time after his visit.

Monday at the kids school they offer story time for kids going into Kindergarten next year. SO they can get use to the school.

It was fun.

Tuesday at school the kids had Thanksgiving lunch for the family to join.

Such a cute event and it was fun seeing the kids at school and meeting all their new friends.

This week we worked on our Thankful tree.

I love traditions! We didn't use real sticks cause there aren't easily accessible to me anymore but I think it turned out cute.

We had a couple rough days here, mostly with Stanley but it was affecting everyone.

This note made my whole day. It's nice to know that they are aware of my feelings and care.

We enjoy our daily walk to pick the kids up from school. Yay for sunshine and warm weather again.

Hazen's little waddle is my favorite!

This week I have also been working on becoming a VIP KID teacher.

I passed the mock class and am now certified to teach! Yay to teaching again and ding new things.

Friday night frozen yogurt (we need to find our new favorite place).

And movie night. Dora the Explorer was cute.

Saturday's fun was the Log Village Museum

Fun time exploring. Not sure it was worth the cost but now we know.
And we found leaves to jump in!

Sundays are hard.

Turkey Cookie Balls.

They turned out really cute and yummy!

Then we went to the Fort Worth Christmas parade. It was jam packed and if we go again next year we need to plan better, but it was still fun.

And we are hoping to get Lockheed Martin involved next year so we can be on a float.

Other fun from the week...

Plumbing issues!

Treasure killed this guy and I couldn't be more thankful for her!

When mom has way too much to do you just nap where ever.

My cute dancing boy.

Working out is just a tad bit harder with this cutie.

Updates on Clifton, McKay, Stanley and Hazen -
All are doing great adjusting. Hazen and Stanley are having the hardest time sleeping but besides that everyone is adjusting well. Made friends and happy to be here. We are getting into a routine and looking for sports and events to be apart of.

Also since we have a big house the kids chores have been upgraded! And I love it.

Finishing up some decor and fixing a few things in the house this week.

Oh how I love the places we have lived!

Trying to get into my workout routine and stay active. First run was killer and slow but felt good. Lots of new classes to try!

Stanley had homework to disguise the turkey and we all decided to join in on the fun.

Clifton - soccer turkey. McKay - Fox turkey. Stanley - Dinosaur turkey.

Saturday is for exploring! Fort Worth Zoo.

Giraffe's were my favorite part!

The interaction with the animals was insane. Such a fun zoo.

We had a fun and exhausting day exploring.

Sunday bake day. The kids made cookies without my help!

So proud of them even if there were a few spills. The cookies turned out great.

Other things from the week...

We are enjoying the sunshine. Stanley loves to soak in the sun after his bath.

Although it was sunny most of the week it was DANG cold. Colder here than in Washington! Not expecting that and not really a fan of it either.

SEAWORLD

Updates on Clifton -
He got 2nd place in his class spelling bee is he is moving on to the school spelling bee and is very excited about it. We have been practicing words a lot. Some of the words have us laughing... only in the South.

Updates on McKay -
Loving her school and making new friends like a champ.

Updates on Stanley -
Started preschool! And loves it. Its a tad bit longer here from 9-2 3 days a week but is doing great with the longer hours. His teachers name is Mrs. Kenna!

I sure do love my bug hugs and cuddles after preschool.

Updates on Hazen -
Thinks he is too old for a high chair and loves to sit in big boy chairs. And this boy always wants to be eating!

Spent the week continuing to unpack and get the house situated.

My blue barstools came!

Fall decor is up. I lost a box of decorations so I had get some to have something. Ill need more for next year.

Finally the last box is unpacked! Now to organize the garage.

Poor Clifton got the tummy bug this week and spent a couple days in bed.

He was sad to miss school and anxious to get back. Glad it was a pretty quick bug.

Now that the kids are all situated I got myself set up. Found a gym for 10$ a month and that includes childcare. The classes are good and its close to out house. Win all around!

And I joined a women's soccer league!

And been asked by multiple to join their coed team. I guess finding girls who want to play is harder to do in Texas.

Friday we headed out to really celebrate my birthday. Drove to Austin for the night and heading to Seaworld in the morning.

Just some swans in the hotel.

Finally getting some swim time in.

The kids thought it was crazy that we were in Austin just like their fiends name. Stanley kept insisting Austin had to be there. We didn't have much time to explore Austin so I am sure we will be back.

Seaworld!

I had the best memories as a kid going to Seaworld and watching my kids enjoy it just like I remember enjoying it, was magical. Such a perfect day!

The Seal show was a favorite.

But the Orca show was my favorite. It was all fun and games till we got wet. The kids all new good and well that we were sitting in the splash zone and actually asked to sit closer. So yes I am laughing at McKay cause she knew it was coming. But we all were surprised by the amount of water that reached us.

Sunday the Sounders played in the MLS Finals.