Family Reunion Part 1

This year the Peterson Family reunion was held in San Diego. We originally found the most beautiful home to rent in Murrieta for our entire family (40 people)! We were so excited but then they called in June and said their HOA was suing them so sorry they can't rent to us anymore. Well we all were scrambling to find another place in only 6 short weeks. We lucked out and my cousin and Aunt found this great house in Julian which is about 1 hour east of San Diego. Unfortunately it did not hold as many as the first house and was a bit pricier so one of my uncles could not come. We decided from here on out we will go to Utah for our reunions where the rentals are more affordable. So we all arrived on Saturday by planes, trains, and automobiles....ok no one arrived on a train. Anyways we all arrived in time for my Aunt Lezlie's 50th birthday party, but before that we had to congregate at PF Changs for a light dinner. Ha who am I kidding....it is never 'light' with the Peterson bunch! Uncle Whitney ordered like 20 entrees and we all left stuffed but promised to eat the delicious food they had prepared for the party! The party was at Aubs new beautiful home and we all surprised Aunt Lez....she had no idea! Sunday we had a delicious dinner with Lauren's soon to be in-laws. Monday Matt and I had the chance to drive to LA to see our good friends, Mary and Eddie. Eddie was diagnosed with a brain tumor in June and he was going to UCLA for radiation treatments every day of the week. Mary and Eddie had dropped the kids off at my cousin’s house while they went to treatments and so we were able to get to Kate's house in time for them to swing by to pick them up. I'm so glad we got to see them. I really wish we lived closer so we could spend more time together. Mary and Eddie are such great examples of people with unlimited faith. Eddie just finished radiation last week and we are really rooting for him!
So after a yummy lunch in LA with Kaite, Tanner, and Cami we headed back to San Diego and met the rest of the family at the beach. I love the beach...I can't even tell you how much. Matt....not so much. He loves the mountains. After the beach we headed back to Uncle Whit's house and swam in his brand new pool! He just renovated his backyard from a patch of grass to a resort style oasis....seriously. It is so nice. I even got in the spa for a few minutes (don’t worry it wasn’t hot just warm) but Matt wouldn't have it....he had my sisters getting all upset and making me get out because they didn't like to see Matt upset haha. The next day it was off to Julian for the real party!


PF Changs

 

 

 

Surprise!!! Haha look at Matt's face! 

Love this picture cause my Dad always looks like when giving a speech!

Matching

 

 

Wipe out!

Hailey's obsession is reading...always

Uncle Whit fell asleep haha....

 

Highlight of Matt's day!!

 

I honestly don't know.......

 

 

 

Uncle Whit's gorgeous backyard


Sisters :)

When Matt Has The Camera

The Moffitt family reunion was held this year in Cedar City from July 12-14. The family reunion takes place in Ca one year and Ut the other to make it fair to the family living in those states. We usually only make it to the CA reunion because it is closer for us to drive. Because it was in Cedar City this year Matt decided to drive up for it (8 hours vs 12 to SLC). I was unable to go because of work responsibilities. When Matt got home I looked at the pictures he had taken with his camera and there were about twenty from the renaissance fair he attended and a bunch more of the mountains. Haha it's just funny what he takes pictures of. I was happy Matt was able to go because he saw most of his siblings. He was especially happy to see his brother who he had not seen for five years. They all stayed in a house together and went to the renaissance festival and played games and went to a car show. Oh and of course went shooting! On Saturday the extended Moffitt family met up at a park and had a surprise baby shower for us and Lisa (matts sister). I was so sad that I missed it. It was fun for Matt though because he got to open all of the gifts and cut the cake! Thanks again for the shower and the gifts!!! Wish I could have gone.

 

 

 

 

 

Doesn't he look so happy?!!

 

Moffitt Family 2012 

29 1/2 Weeks!

Well I figured I should post something about my pregnancy since I am horrible at journaling and writing things down. I am now 29 1/2 weeks! I only have 10 1/2 to go! That is just scary to think about. Less than 3 months and I will have a baby living in my home. Matt and I are not quite ready as it has been a crazy busy summer. We have just started to look at cribs and car seats this past week. I think we found a cute crib we are going to buy. We still need to clean out the 'cats' room to get it de-furred and ready for the baby. Matt told me the other day that I can let him take care of decorating the nursery and he will surprise me....I am curious. He actually wants to do bead board around the entire room and then paint the top half of the room a light green or pink. Then we'll have all white furniture and cute framed pictures, etc. I am going to have to attack homegoods in the next few weeks!! Other than getting all of the baby stuff bought things are good. I'm feeling OK, just having the usual heartburn and major swollen feet. I've started to go to the doctor twice a month now! I'm also trying to finish up work projects since I will be out for about two months. We think we have decided on a name but I'm not going to share it just yet....we can't wait for this little baby girl to be in our home and Matt is getting really excited which is super cute :)

 

Had to share this ultrasound picture because it is creepy haha. She is a skeleton!