Las Vegas...Yeah Baby!

Ya Right! Las Vegas is the last place that I'd actually WANT to be. So here's to a forced vacation...if you want to call it a vacation. I tried my hardest to convince myself to have a good time. I enjoyed the drive, the food and the VIEW!


Thanks to the grandma lady that checked us in and LOVED Caleb that she said, "Oh, I have a room ready for you and it's OFF the strip!" Thank heavens I thought. So here's to the best view in town. Honestly, could it get any better than this? I don't think so!

Here is Jared showing off is National Physical Therapy conference badge. Jared had to go off to the conference all three days while Caleb and I "hung" out in our awesome room. I must admit though, that the room's at Bally's were surprisingly nice...I mean it, they were NICE!

Two words....BAJA FRESH!!! Let's just say that we ate some of the BEST food on this trip. Thanks to the company we were able to have a little extra fun than normal. These fish tacos are my absolute favorite thing to eat. I love crossing the border to a new state because Cafe Rio isn't found and Baja Fresh is....sadly they left Utah because of the Rio...Simply said, these fish tacos are heavenly! Oh, they are SOOOOO good. I would return to Vegas just to eat here again...I really would!
Okay, another reason to return is for Maggiano's Italian...Yummy...Yummy...and SO good!

Here is a little peace of heaven in a wild place. Caleb and I ventured out of our hotel room to go and see the Las Vegas Temple. It was beautiful.
Okay, so the best part of the trip was my chubby, thumb sucking little guy! I am so glad that I kept him with us and didn't make him stay at home. It was so fun to snuggle just this one little baby...he had all my attention and he reminded me that there are cute people left in the world!! :)

Merry Christmas 2009

Caleb (6 months), Alayna (4 1/2 years old), Jacob (2 1/2 years old)

The baby of the family...he's sitting, eating solids and smiling more than any other kid! He's one happy CHUBBY little dude. Jared and I are still fighting over him and we both MUST kiss him good night. We are hooked on him.

Then there was Jake. He's full of personality, spunk and just an adorable personality. Let's just say, with him in the room there is never a dull moment. He has a very sweet and tender spirit. He came out aware and sensitive to temples, the prophet and Jesus. He adores his sister, he will be heard jumping off EVERYTHING, running everywhere and throwing anything and everything. He is "all boy" he loves the sports, BYU football, tennis rackets and his golf club at Grandpa Randy's house. Oh, and we can't forget how our crazy dude turns into "Charlie Brown...Linus" Jake can instantly turn to our shy guy and walk around with his "ball blanket" in his mouth and only want to be at HOME! He's the one I turn to when I want to hear something sweet and tender, he always tells me, "Your beautiful Mom!" Ahh, it really doesn't get any better. Jake is a complete delight, he ads such a peacemaker, flexible, calm and crazy spunk to our little family. We really just stare at him in complete joy...he's a keeper!

Our little princess. She may be the oldest of the family but she's the first to cuddle, snuggle and stay close to mom and dad. She is the brightest little girl I've met. Her mind is VERY complex and she has this amazing memory. She is a great problem solver and negotiator...let's just say, she thinks through everything I say and do and she knows what she wants. She picks up on ALL adult conversations, and stays involved, by commenting and asking questions. On her good days, she's happy, helpful and very fun to be around...on the other days, we wonder where she went! She's a HUGE help to me, loves her brothers and still dislikes any and all kinds of food. She really likes "fancy" clothes, shoes and jewelery. She's still into the "princess" stage...I'm counting down those days, but they have yet to decrease! She loves learning and has been enjoying preschool this year. She is also our little social butterfly...everyday I hear, "Mom, who can I play with?" She loves surprises, traditions and party's. Oh, and she refuses to have her hair cut until it's down to her waste...so we will have to see if it gets cut this year.

Merry Christmas 2009

We really have lucked out with such darling kids...I must admit I am enjoying each stage...babies I love them dearly, two-year olds keep you laughing and smiling and four year olds you love the independence and relationship. I couldn't be enjoying this wild, crazy, hectic, busy, always changing, unpredictable ride anymore....well on the good days! (Please send more in 2010!!!) It has been an adjustment to say the least but somehow each day passes and I keep pushing along...I think it's because of their individual personalities and the smiles. It's really the smiles that keep me going. Here's to motherhood!

Thanks Grandma Denny!!!

This holiday season has been so enjoyable thanks to a few wonderful things that were given to the kids. Grandma Denny has this great ability to find such adorable things. She gave the kids an advent calendar that is so adorable. It isn't your "standard" candy one it is centered around the nativity. I just love it!

And then she thankfully sent another count down chain....with all the candy! They couldn't be happier!!!

Alayna LOVES to count how many days until Christmas after EVERY day we take one off.

This would be Jake's favorite part....EATING ALL THE CANDY...he has a thing for all the GREEN candy! They are cute though, because they divide up the candy each day....she gets the red ones and he gets the green ones.

Welcome to the Fam!

Let me introduce you to our newest addition to the family....Rigdon Drew Peck. He joined us on the great day of Thanksgiving...all the girls in the fam ran to the hospital to wait for this little one to be born, while the husbands stayed back watching ALL the kids and COOKING all the food.

Caleb and Everett doing what they do...rolling, and scooting and chewing on EVERYTHING! They are no longer the "youngest" grandkids of the group.

This is little Rigdon or a little Riley...he looks just like his daddy. I couldn't be happier that this little one arrived so healthy and happy. Let's just say simply that miracles happen, prayers are answered and the Lord watches over us all. He is perfect in every way! We love you little Rigdon, you are so sweet and tiny!

Oh, just a cute little guy!