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
- 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 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
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
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