Back to School 2013

We have had an exciting summer here in the Peterson home and we can't believe it is already coming to an end! The kids started school today. Landon is in 3rd grade, Tori is in 1st, and Ella is in Kindergarten. I can't believe how old my kids are getting!

Five and Fabulous!

Ella is five today! I can't believe how much Ella has grown up this year. I am always taken by surprise  when I go back and look at pictures that are a year or more old. Because I see my kids everyday the changes in them seem subtle, but really they grow and change so much in a year.

Ella's 4 year old picture

Ella is such a fantastic kid. She is funny, smart, kind, and just so full of energy and life. She usually puts others before herself, and she is a great sister and daughter. She loves being a girl and all that come with it but she is also pretty brave and adventurous. Ella I love you, Happy Birthday !

Levi is 3!

Three years ago we welcomed our last baby into our family. Levi has brought so much joy and happiness into our family from the day he was born. This year Levi has grown up  a lot, he is definitely growing into his own little person. He is funny, strong willed, and  so sweet. I love this boy so much and I am so glad that he is mine! Happy Birthday Levi!

Newborn

1 years old

2 years old

3 years old! Where did my baby go?

Ella's Preschool Graduation

Yesterday was Ella's preschool graduation. I really can't believe that it has already been 3 years since Landon graduated from preschool and 1 year since Tori graduated. My kids are growing up too fast. Like always graduation was super fun and cute. A few days before the graduation Miss Debbie told me that Ella was going to be the star of the show, and she totally was, she was so animated and cute during the songs, and she stole the show! I really wish I had a video camera with me.

I thought this was cute. Ella was joined by a few of her friends to watch the slide show at the end of graduation. Ella has made some great friends over the past couple years of preschool and it makes me sad that they won't be able to see each other everyday anymore. 

I get a little chocked up when I think of my love and gratitude for this lady. I feel so blessed that  Landon, Tori, and Ella have each had the opportunity to have Miss Debbie as a teacher. She is amazing!

Tori's Super Fancy 6th Birthday Tea Party

Yesterday Tori turned 6!The older this girl gets the more I feel so blessed to be her mom. She is such a sweet girl who is loved by everyone that knows her. Yesterday morning I took donuts to Tori's class to celebrate her birthday and the minute we walked into her class a heard of little Kindergartners  ran towards Tori to hug her and tell her happy birthday. And I get why everyone loves this girl, because while she is a tiny, cute, and beautiful little girl on the outside, she is so much more beautiful on the inside, and that makes me really happy!
Last Saturday I threw a birthday party for Tori because she has wanted to have a tea party for a really long time. We invited some friends from church, and her favorite cousin Josie, and Grammy even made a guest appearance. I think it turned out to be a pretty fun, girly party.

The fancy ladies. We had one more friend show up after we took this picture.

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