Merry Puking Christmas

If my daughter wasn't puking everywhere today, this is what she would be wearing for the Christmas Festivities. Unfortunately this dress will stay on the hanger today and the Petersen family is now confined to their house of germs. We are anticipating Drew's puke to be arriving soon and who knows about the Todd and myself. For me, I have to think its a sure thing being that Lilly's first puke was down the right side of my face, shoulder, and neck.




Seriously cute dress and Lilly would have done it justice. We hope your Christmas is healthier than ours this year!

Helping Daddy

Daddy has taken off work for two weeks. We love daddy home with us. It seems like there is a lot more wrestling than normal though which is great for us.


He started a project to help us clean up our toys better and to "make mommy happy"


*Yes, those are real sharp screws. We don't recommend your child running with them at any time.



My adorable little helpers working together

Rain Walk

We were very excited to finally get to use our rain gear. It has been raining which is so cool because it is like we are in the shower except we are outside.

Lilly did a lot of this.


My hood is getting in my line of vision mommy.



Follow the leader(big surprise that Lilly was in front of the pack)


I like you pretty jacket Lilly. Did you see my rain coat with all the things that "go" on it.


I hope we can do this more this week. According to the weather report, more rain is on the way.

Traveling first class

Isn't my friend Casey so strong that she can carry me around on her shoulders like this? I know my body language or the evidence of a hand holding me up doesn't take away the illusion that we are doing this position all by ourselves.

"Counting Drew"

Yes, it is a work in progress. He has done it on multiple occasions, but decided he would rather play hide-and-seek in this video. You might see the challenge in playing hide-and-seek with Drew when Todd and I only get 1-2-3 GO to hide.

"Napping Lilly"

I have to think that moving to a big kids bed will only make this habit happen more frequently...more surface area, right?

While mommy is away the little mice play

Mommy went away this last weekend to celebrate her friend's 30th birthday. We got some daddy time. When it wasn't 10 below zero out, daddy took us on some nature walks where we examined leaves and parks(maybe not a true nature walk) We had a great time with daddy. He tried to take us Christmas shopping too, but we really only lasted two stops and then said, "all done dada."





Meanwhile, mommy got to shop(at simply addictive stores like Anthropology), eat at yummy restaurants, and stay at the lovely Westin right in downtown Union square, San Francisco. Mommy said she was happy her friend Jen turned 30, so she could have some girl time.

Happy Birthday Jen!