Babymoon... with the parents :)

Every year my parents have what they call a field day. Pretty much cow people (as we refer to them as) get together every summer at a location and they go to the different farmers in the area and look at the cows and have yummy food. This year the field day was in Bend OR and so we decided we would meet up with my parents and make this our last hurrah and go and visit them and take advantage of the facilities. They were staying at a resort that had lots of swimming pools and other things to do, so we figured we could keep ourselves entertained while they went to look at cows. We crashed on the pull out bed in their hotel room for the duration of there stay.

My parents headed out bright and early the next morning and Kevin and I took our time deciding what to do. The most popular and appealing hike Smith Rock state park was said to be a bit strenuous and being 35 weeks pregnant we weren't sure about it. In the end we decided to try it, and if it got to hard we would just turn around. The first part of the hike wasn't too bad although I had to stop and take breaks frequently. We then got to a point where it started getting much steeper. As we started up the climb some older woman was sitting there taking a break and she told us to turn around and that I would never make it... so I was then determined to make it. It was rough to say the least or should I say miserable since the trail was called Misery Ridge. We stopped a lot, but the view from the top was very worth it (I would probably do it again).  From the top you could see 8 mountain peeks ranging from sisters to mount hood. We also were able to walk around Monkey Face which is a hot destination for rock climbers (they were everywhere on this trail) The second part of the hike was much easier (all down hill or flat) and we continued to casually stroll, relax, watch river otters, laugh, and talk.

By the end of the hike we were both exhausted though and dying of heat (it was close to 100 outside). Anyways we got to the car and as soon as we opened the door my phone was ringing. My parents on their little field trip were on a little tour of the area (in a big bus), the driver who was giving the tour had taken them to see Smith Rock. He told them it was a very strenuous and hard hike, and then they drove past our car. My mother realized right away it was my car and started to panic. She was calling to see if I was in labor from the hike... nope nothing! After the hike we went and got slushies from Sonic and some lunch before heading back to the resort to swim and play with some extra friendly deer. 

The only downside to the hike was my swollen limbs... yikes! 

That night we had a dinner and a show (they talked about cows) and then we headed back to the hotel for some shut eye. The next day we checked out and went and got breakfast at black bear diner with my parents before departing our separate ways. 

TIMBER...'s

To make a long story short I sat by a bunch of huge Portland Timbers fans in my cluster at school. Needless to say always hearing them talk about the games made me realize that Kevin and I needed to go to one while we were living here in Portland. So after a little ordeal within buying the tickets (with the help of the timbers fans) I bought Tickets and Kevin and I got to enjoy a nice evening out before baby came. The best part... they won!

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.