dessert for Vera

Jenilyn's due date is creeping up on us so I thought I better do a quick get together to celebrate Vera. We had the best time just chatting and laughing over some of the most delicious treats Thanksgiving Point had to offer. Pumpkin bars, triple chocolate cake, peanut butter brownies and ice cream.
I cannot wait to meet her! I think its time she comes already:)

a princess party

Grace had the time of her life at a princess party for her friend Gwen. And you know what, I had a great time too! Can you tell?

we love california

Peterson reunion 2010

a mess

We are a little under organized and not so put together lately.

We got home from the 3 day drive from Chicago, then left for 3 days to go camping, then home for 2 and then off to California for 5!

It is now good to be home and ill catch up on my posting soon but for now, we are cleaning, organizing, decluttering, and unpacking.

wish me luck

more vintage finds

1940's gigantic atlas map- 3.50 garage sale in naperville
gold clip ons (I dont have me ears pierced)- 5.00 vintage market chicago
Authentic vintage coach purse- 5.00 Goodwill
Red storage box- 15.00 vintage market
6 piece travel set- 3.50 garage sale in naperville

(3 weeks late!!)

getting to know her states

Grace knows where about 10 states are now.

vintage finds

Bike- Fox Valley All American Yard Sale $15
Hand sewn quilt- $5
Apron- $.25
Toaster- Goodwill $5

I will post part 2 next week

special visitors

Mom brought us a surprise like she always does and this time it was table runners! She is so cute! She picked out just the right fabrics to match each of our personalities and I will get some pictures of it soon. And Beth, she is always a favorite of everyone, especially the kids.

Pic-nik and feeding the ducks in Naperville and shopping. a night time walk with all the kids and double strollers. ice cream night with our cousins Zeke and Megan in downers grove. lots of time at the park. nancy's pizza. crate and barrel and land of nod outlets. goodwill. swimming. late nights chatting and lots of yummy dinners. fountain in Chicago and the fastest melting ice cream you have ever had. so much fun to be with mom and beth. we love you.