Idahome

June 20-July 10 2014

Being away from family means that when Kevin has a break we usually spend it in Idaho. The best part about going to Idaho is how no matter how long we are away, and no matter how far away we are it always feels like home when we get there. So after we got moved in to our new apartment Kevin we quickly headed to Idaho. Quickly because we were excited to get there and quickly because my Grandma Dial was getting sicker each day and I really wanted to see her before she passed away.

We got in Friday afternoon and spent the day hanging out with my parents and then headed over to Grandma and Grandpa Dials. Grandma had not really woken up that day and we spent some time trying to arouse her. She never did open her eyes but we did get a few hand squeezes. Saturday my mom and Becca planned a baby shower for me so we had a beautiful day spent with friends and family chatting away. I am so grateful for all my wonderful family and friends and all the support we got for little man. Sunday morning we were watching 17 miracles with my family when my Dad received a call from my Grandpa and he quickly rushed out the door. We soon realized it was not good news and we all were devastated by the news. As a family we had had a family fast for her to pass quickly and peacefully which is exactly what she did on that morning. My dad made it up there just in time to say his goodbyes. Sunday was then spent gathered with family and remembering what a wonderful sweet lady Grandma Dial was. She is missed dearly

The blanket Grandma Jan made for little man

After Grandma's passing Annalee decided to make the long drive out to Idaho for the funeral. Although the circumstances were not ideal we were happy to have the Peterson's coming home. And since Annalee came home we decided to sneak in family pictures and have some birthday parties.

My Grandma's funeral was planned for that Saturday which also happened to be right in the middle of Grandma Terribilini's 90th birthday party. Lot's of tears were shed due to the fact that I was needed to be in two places at once. After lots of discussion with my parents we decided that I should head to Grandma T's birthday party since we do not know how much longer we would be able to see her. It was really hard missing my Grandma's funeral and as I said there were tears shed for days.

Friday we headed to Utah and enjoyed dinner at Olive Garden with Grandma Berg and Pat and Stacey. Saturday morning we got up bright and early to head to Antimony Utah. Pat and Stacey had rented a van and Carly, Chance, Kevin, Craig, Pat, Stacey, and I all rode to Antimony together (about 4 hours). On our way to Salt lake from Ogden to pick up Craig I started feeling sick in the car (feeling sick was still quite normal). I tried the typical roll down the window to get some cool air trick. It didn't do anything to help but it did notify the others that I wasn't feeling well. Kevin frantically started looking for a bag (mind you we are in a rental so there is nothing). Then I remembered seeing a grocery sack in the pocket behind the seat. I found it just in time. It was then Kevins turn to unroll the window, because as he stated it stunk really bad in the back.  Luckily the rest of the drive went much smoother.

We arrived at Rockin R Ranch in Antimone Utah on the fourth of July. After getting settled into our room (we shared with Carly and Chance) we had lunch. And since I wasn't feeling to well I ended up relaxing in the room. Kevin and I then spent the day doing archery, riding the canoe, playing games, and ended it with a firework shows over a lake. The next day Kevin went horseback riding with some of his Family and we attempted to go tubing. By attempt I mean it was pouring rain and when I saw lightning I chickened out and decided to stay back and let the others go.

Before we knew it, our time was up and we headed back to Idaho. We had planned on going straight back to Oregon after that since I was 32 weeks pregnant now and they wanted to start monitoring me twice a week (non-stress tests). But since Annalee was home we asked if we could stay an extra week and spend some time with family. The doctors agreed and so we spent the next week enjoying some more family time.

My Next Job

I will admit that as I drove away from Westview High School today that there was tears in my eyes. It has been a great year teaching! I was blessed to have some amazing co-workers that helped me so much, especially when it came to morning sickness. They were always there to hand me a lesson plan or come take my class for a few minutes as I made a trip to the bathroom. It was so fun to be able to teach both English and Health. I had some great students (some is the key word ha ha) that made teaching each day so fun. I am going to miss all the laughs that the students provided me and of course all the chats with the students that were "stuck" sitting up front right by my desk. They loved making fun of me and my bad habits like chewing on pens and talking to myself.  I know that I am going to miss teaching and the students (well some of them), and it was very difficult to give up the badge today however I am so excited to start my next job of being a mom.

The Big 24

The worst part about teaching in Oregon is that school does not get out until mid-june. I was able to keep up the tradition of not going to school on my birthday until I moved to Oregon and had to work aka go to school on my birthday. LAME. Anyways I spent my birthday handing out and grading finals. It was the students last day of school, so they were at least all in a good mood which in turn made my job a lot easier. After grading all the finals and entering them all into the computer we had a staff lunch and then I was able to sneak home. Kevin also was able to make it home at a decent hour and so we quickly put our suits on and went and hung out at the pool for an hour or so. We ended the night with a yummy dinner at Benihana's.

28 weeks

28 Weeks

Bigger and Better

When I say bigger and better I am not talking about my stomach, I am actually talking about the new dental school. This fall Kevin gets to start school at the brand new Dental School. Here is the view from his new operatory. Hopefully the new building lives up to all the hype.