The Peters Family

Ok...so 4 months between posts is perfectly adequate...right. Ok its been a CrAzY few months, which has attributed to a lack of blogging. Brinley started 1st grade, and is kicking its butt! I am super duper proud of her. She is so amazingly smart, that most days I think she was switched at birth. There is no way my child is that smart...she must get that from Brad. She is learning things in 1st grade that I remember learning in at least 3rd grade. Brad is still getting along. He had a spinal fusion on Sept 19, and has been slowly recovering from that. He feels better most days, but when the weather changes, he now can really feel it. I am still working working working. Between Brad being off for 8 weeks with his back and Christmas rapidly approaching, I have been working full time at the UHP and then pulling 3 shifts per week on the ambulance. Needless to say by 9pm at night I am tired! But it has all been worth it because...we bought a new car!! After Brad's surgery, we quickly realized that my little car was too uncomfortable for him to ride in, and quite frankly we HATED it! So, after much thought, prayers and budgeting, we now own a 2009 Nissan Murano!

Its pretty and has all the bells and whistles that we had on our want/need list as well as a whole lot more. Its really funny both Brad and I love it so much, we have had to work out a schedule on who gets to drive it on which days...but it is the first time in our marriage that we have both agreed whole heartily on a car and not had any regrets. It was sad though, Brinley cried when we left the dealership in the new car, because she missed the old one... it broke my heart, but we showed her all of the fun features of the new car, and told her that her memories of the old car couldn't be taken away from her. With that, and a happy meal and ice cream, she is dealing fine. (yes I know I am a parent that is well into bribery to get smiles)

Holy Cow! Has it really been this long since I have posted anything about my family. Holy crap! I am totally sucking at this. Well, here's a quick update.

Hi guys! I was just cleaning off my computer and found this little video! I can't believe that she is 5 years old already! Take a few minutes to watch and enjoy!

So as Brinley prepares for Kindergarten, Brad and I are faced with a decision to make... Send her to public school or get her into a charter school. Each school has its pros and cons...hmmm decisions decisions! Anyway, let us know what you think by taking our poll on the side column of the page!!

We had the awesome opportunity to take Miss Brinley to the Dr for her kindergarten checkup this past week. While the end result (3 shots) we no fun for her, Brad and I sure got a laugh. For those of you who don't have small kids, before the Dr see you, they get your height, weight, and test your eye sight. Miss B aced the height and weight, for those of you keeping track she is 35lbs and 41inches tall! Still a bit small weight wise for her age, but still on her growing curve.

So this past weekend we have been working with Brinley on learning how to spell different words. We have been using pictures, cards and a new toy to help her learn a lot of 3 letter words. I must admit that she is catching on very fast!! I am so proud! She knows MoM!! She is super excited about that one! (me too I must admit!) So as we were sitting around the dinner table last night, we were quizzing her on how to spell different words, here is how the conversation went.
Me: Brinley how do you spell mom?
Brinley: M-O-M
Me: Awesome!! How do you spell cat?
Brinley: Meow. *giggling* C-A-T
Me: (very excited) Great! How do you spell dad?
Brinley: O-D-D
Me: laughing hysterically!