Whoops! It's been a minute. Let's catch up, shall we? Morgan just turned TWO a couple of weeks ago - and that fact alone just blows my mind. I feel like I just had her!! Life has been great (and busy!) at the Peterson house. We had lots of preparation leading up to her big… Continue reading Whoops… Let’s Recap!
Author: amandapete17
Thanksgiving Weekend 2021
Hello again! I'm popping on quickly today to tell you about our 2021 Thanksgiving weekend. What we once celebrated as "the biggest bar night of the year," the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, was spent at a low-key Brewery with a few friends. Morgan had an absolute blast with her friends Maddie & Eliza, while us parents… Continue reading Thanksgiving Weekend 2021
October Birthday Celebrations & Halloween
October (and actually November, too!) is a busy month of birthdays in my family. My mom's is the 13th, my dad's is the 25th, and Rudy's is the 27th! We sang to Rudy on his birthday after dinner, and Morgan was having a field day. I think this was the first time she kind-of understood.… Continue reading October Birthday Celebrations & Halloween
Morgan’s 18-19 Month Updates
Our sweet girl turned 19 months old on October 21st. I know I say this in every post, but I truly can't believe how fast time is flying by., and watching our girl grow and learn every day is so rewarding! Stats & Health In September, Morgan caught Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease (and, subsequently,… Continue reading Morgan’s 18-19 Month Updates
Morgan’s First Visit to the Pumpkin Patch
We kicked off this year's Halloween fun with a trip to Niederman Family Farm. They have a pumpkin patch, hayride, corn maze, and a petting zoo, as well as some other fun activities for kids. Morgan was still a little young for much of it, but she sure did have fun! We took lots of… Continue reading Morgan’s First Visit to the Pumpkin Patch
Morgan Takes Chi-Town
At the end of July, we took Morgan on her first ever trip, and our first ever Family Vacation as a family of three. We drove five hours to Chicago and stayed with family. She was a little antsy in the car, but we expected that. This was her longest car trip of her life… Continue reading Morgan Takes Chi-Town
April & May 2021 Wrap-Up
Hi friends! Welcome back! These last two months flew right on by like the rest of 2021 has so far, so I wanted to jump on today and just quickly recap what we were up to in April & May. Without any adieu-- Vaccinated Justin and I are both fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 Moderna… Continue reading April & May 2021 Wrap-Up
Morgan’s 12 Month Updates
I've said it once-- no, I've said it a thousand times-- but it is truly blowing my mind that my baby girl is ONE! My once 7 lb. 6.6 oz. teeny tiny baby is now a sassy, walking, talking, toddler. I swear, she grows bigger every night in her sleep, and she's without a doubt,… Continue reading Morgan’s 12 Month Updates
My 3 Go-To Stores For Workout Gear
Lately I've been trying to focus more on my health & wellness, and one of the biggest motivators for me, as silly as it sounds, is new workout gear! I’m always shopping for quality pieces at budget prices. So today, I’m sharing my 3 go-to stores/sites for affordable workout wear, and a few of my… Continue reading My 3 Go-To Stores For Workout Gear
Wrapping Up March 2021
OLD DOG, NEW (BABY) TRICKS On March 1st, Morgan learned a new trick. She can now walk in the kitchen, open the cabinet, and grab Rudy's bag of Pupperoni treats. She gives it to Justin or I to open and give her one, then she gives it to Rudy. It is literally the cutest thing… Continue reading Wrapping Up March 2021