New stuff for new digs*

Erik and I are getting settled into the new house! It is going to take a while because Lauren has a long list of Honey To Do's for him. We have quiet a few things to shop for or to DIY ourselves. The next BIG project will be getting my kitchen to where I want it. This is not an easy task, but the work,tears, and stress that is put into it will be worth it. We still need to install under cabinet lighting, Antique and darken cabinets to reflect old world look), and faux paint the kitchen! Aside, we wanted to take a mental break from our house and actually go shopping for it. We started looking for console tables, paint, cabinets for laundry, and then we ended up at an Art show where Erik and I scored 2 original pieces of Art!

We have a long way to go, but we will keep everyone posted on progress!

Closing & Christmas Day

Happy New Year to everyone! We hope your 2010 brought you lots of laughter, love, and great memories! We are so excited to see what God has in store for us for 2011. Well, we officially moved out of the Brendon Trail Lane  house and into the White Sage Cove house. Right now, our lives are pretty much in a box. We are working on one room at a time because LAUREN will go absolutely insane. Erik is painting rooms and gathering all his belongings to place into his new "game room." We closed on December 22nd and immediately felt like home when we opened the door. We had Christmas in the Brendon Trail Lane house and then we moved December 26th. Yep, a week and 7 hours later we could officially sleep in the new house. We are so excited to show you the progress we've made, but we still have a long way to go. And a lot more sleep to catch up on :)
Here are some pictures from closing day, Christmas, and chaos in between the week.

We are closing!

Erik opening the door to our new house!

Christmas Day! Yes, Our Christmas P.J.'s were suppose to be worn, but Erik packed EVERYTHING including my clothes and his clothes. So, I wore his mario pants and he wore  well....an actual outfit

We were passing out gifts to the boys and Cooper wanted Bentley's toys! 
Then, they fought for 20 minutes over the Bentley's toy. What can we say other than next time we will get the SAME toy jeez....

 

Our 2010 Stockings last Christmas in the house: Next year our stockings will be set up nicely on a mantle!
Can't wait

Now, it's our turn opening presents and stockings!

Merry Christmas from Erik, Lauren, Cooper and Bentley!

And of course have the happiest New Year

Have you received your Christmas cards yet?

Well, you shouldn't have received anything from us! Why...do you ask? Well, let's say Lauren had a few blonde moments between Thanksgiving, moving, and well Christmas. Whoa! Hold the phone.... you are probably thinking "Lauren, it is December 27th...Christmas has already come and go! Yes, you are correct. However, thanks to silly postal service and my brain I just received my cards in the mail this weekend. I accidentally put the wrong zip code. You see we are moving from our current home to our new home! So, my brain up there isn't working as it should be. I am packing, moving, organizing, and shopping 24/7 it seems to get this little beauty in time for the new year!

here is a sneak peek picture of our new home!

Stay tuned...I will be having a house warming party in February! We will show you all the new house and of course food, food, and more food will be provided :)

Back to my blonde moment....

I don't know how I mailed the Christmas cards to the WRONG zip code, but I did. It was lost in the U.S.A. some where, so I had to RE order my cards. Now, lucky family and friends you will receive your cards within the next few days in time for New Years!

Here is a sneak peek of what the cards look like

And I am one happy girl because I got them in the mail without having difficulty :)
You just have to smile when things like that happen! Definitely, it has been an interesting and unforgettable 2010 Christmas Holiday!

Dear Santa

Dear Santa!

We are soooooooo million times excited for this Christmas season! We have been extra extra extra good this year! We know you check your list not once but twice to see if we've been (ughhhh) naughty or nice!
Well, this year Santa we wanted to tell you how much you mean to us! We absolutely love this time of the year where we get to celebrate Jesus birthday and enjoy our Americanize traditions as well.  So far...this year we have trimmed the tree(literally 6 inches), decorated the house( even though we are moving in days), and baked all sorts of goodies for you to enjoy as you fly in to see us!
I forgot what your favorite cookies are? Please, make sure you tell me in time (in case) I didn't bake  your favorite ones!
You see Santa our address that you've been flying to for the past 3 years will no longer be where you thought. We are moving! Can you believe it, Santa? I know... I know.... but it is a way cool house with a big kitchen, bigger rooms, and guess what a fireplace! You can actually use the fireplace, so no more using your" magic" to squeeze in to drop off presents! Oh, don't worry about Cooper he will behave this time around, so Mrs. Claus won't have to patch your pants up again!

If you run into a WHITE fluff ball that is just-- Bentley. He is our new addition to the family! No kids, just dogs Santa Claus!

Well, I guess I better go! If you were curious what we would want for Christmas our lists are noted below!
Thanks Santa!
Love,
The Peterson Bunch

Erik's Wish List:

• Home Depot Gift Card
• Game table ( Air Hockey)
• Cranium (The game)
• Tools

Lauren's Wish List:

• Visa GC or cash( home decorations)
• Hobby Lobby GC
• Epson Workforce 1100 printer( amazon has FREE super saver shipping)
• William Sonoma GC

THANKS SANTA! Can't wait until you stop by!
Excuse the flowers coming out of my head, please!

                                                                                                         Credit: The Elite Image

And the house is SOLD!

Yep, that is right! Our beautiful 1600 sq ft house that Erik and I made good and not so good memories in is officially in pending mode! God completely led people to our house and it SOLD after 4 days of being on the market! If that is not a God thing then I don't know what is.

Of course, we are sooooo million times excited about this decision because we are moving on up(la la la) but we also have made some unforgettable good and not so good memories in this house that we are kind of having trouble letting go.

The good memories:

• we will always remember walking down the hallway and seeing our made with love hardwood floors that dad, hector, and Erik did all on one weekend 
• I will always remember the 1st time Erik picked me up and took me over the threshold as Mr. and Mrs. Peterson
• The 1st time I had a dinner party and gave almost cooked chicken to my guests before checking to see if the chicken was done
• The parties I had or hosted at my house for Stefanie's bridal shower, Hector's baby shower, My graduation party, Bi-weekly bible studies, and many many more!
•  We brought Cooper home for the first time!
•  We brought Bentley home for the first time!
• Cooper carried Bentley with his mouth all through the house.
• We cried, encouraged, screamed, and loved each other for the past 3 years
• We spent our first, second, and third Christmas together
• We watched movies in the living room together every single night
• Lauren had her 1st scrapbook room
• Loads of laundry never got done
• Erik, Lauren, and Cooper made Welcome Home sign for Gooma and Grandpa
• We put Cooper and Bentley's placemats
• Lauren cut Erik's hair in the dining room
• Erik grilled his first burger, chicken, and steak

The things we learned about each other in this  house:

• Erik learned laurens way or hmmmm let's try that again...
• Erik learned to take care of Lauren when she was sick
• Lauren learned to take care of Erik when he was sick
• Fights were made because of the never-ending honey to do list
• Erik and Lauren learned how to "compromise"
• Lauren realized Erik's obbession for Football was a hobby and no longer a past time
• Erik learned Lauren wanted to decorate her nest the WAY she wanted it bc Erik didnt have a clue
• Erik learned to stop "bucking the system" and let Lauren have her way with things
• Erik learned if LAUREN isn't happy NO one is happy
• Erik learned to love dogs because of Cooper and Bentley
• Lauren learned to give Erik time
• Lauren learned she CANNOT cut Erik's hair
• Erik learned to go to a pro for his haircut
• Erik learned to be a handy man
• Lauren learned she loves asparagus and Broccoli
• Lauren learned she HATES fruit but doesnt mind SOME veggies 
• Lauren learned to be a cook and love it
• We both learned to be patience with each other  
• We both learned that marriage isn't easy

 The not-so-good memories:

• The times we both "yelled" at each other to get our point across
• The times lauren used the credit card a little too much that month and Erik sat Lauren down and explained finances to her
• Erik got mad at his computer and nearly threw the keyboard and mother board outside
• Lauren slipped on the bathroom floor because Erik didn't wipe up his water
• Cooper threw up in our bed 
• Bentley decided that all rugs was grass and used it for a rest room
• Erik made a hole in the wall because he didnt use his stud finder
• Lauren got glass in her foot bc Erik dropped the laundry canister on the floor(accident)
• Lauren got mad at Erik and decided to paint POLKA dots on the ceiling to prove a point
• Erik painted the master green THEN lauren realized she HATED the color so Erik sweetly changed it baby blue

Yes! We have had many GREAT and no so great memories, but we keep on keeping on with LIFE and the many blessings God gives us!

The update is as of now...
 Our house on Brendon Trail Lane will be no longer be ours January 13, 2011. We close on our new house December 17th! We move OFFICIALLY after Christmas!

We wanted to say thank you to everyone who keeps us in their prayers and thoughts! We have had a fabulous 2010, but we couldn't have done it with out your love and support.

Here are some random pictures