Katelyn's room

Update! Katelyn moved into the weight room in December. She now has a bed. Her room is painted and decorations are up. We still need to figure out where her clothes will be put. I need to make her a new bedspread for her bed. Shawn picked out the color "Good Karma" It looks like strawberry milk. We added a few pictures and vinyl dots. She received some fun things for her birthday. Aunt Josie made a memo board.I made a magnetic board and Jamie made a cute bow holder. I thought it turned out pretty cute. We just need something for one more wall.

New Beginnings 2010

Blakely has been a Beehive for almost a year now. In YW, we just had our New Beginnings which introduces the new Beehives from the previous year. We asked each mom and dad to introduce their daughter on how they examplify the theme for the year; "Be strong and of good courage." I want to write down what we said for Blakely. Blakely, you are the first born into our family. Heavenly Father gave you courage to come to your inexperienced parents and endure through our mistakes. You always had a strong desire to know the truth and staying strong in that desire. At the age of six you wanted scriptures for your birthday. You love to learn. You are not afraid to learn something new. You are not afraid to be an individual in your interests. As you enter into this next phrase of your life we want you to know how much we love you and we are grateful for your strength. You must be strong and not wavier in this path. Right now you are learning what you need to do to return to your Heavenly Father. Be happy as you do this. Be strong even when others; even your examples may falter.

Ten years old

We know that in the Peterson clan once January hits.... it is BIRTHDAY time. This year we got together with Grandma Hutchinson, Uncle Cole, and Katelyn to celebrate their birthdays. We of course had Italian chicken for dinner. (Grandma and Uncle Cole didn't have a choice.) We were so excited to celebrate their birthdays together. We went to Grandma and Grandpa Peterson's house after church on the 10th and had a wonderful dinner and ice cream cake. Yum! Katelyn got a beautiful dress from Grandma and Grandpa Peterson for her birthday. Wednesday, January 13th came and Katelyn got waffles in bed for her birthday. She was able to open her few presents from Mom and Dad. It was Katelyn's year for friend's party. Friday night, cousin Emily came and spent the night so that she could be with us for Katelyn's party. We love havign them close again. So on Saturday we had several friends come over and open presents and have cake balls and ice cream. We then went over to a gal's house and make beaded bracelets for their activity and party favor. It was fun to see the girls create their own bracelet.



Katelyn, you are a beautiful girl. You came into this world a wild child and gone through a few trials that your brothers and sister haven't gone through. You have such courage. You have such a love for little children and have a great desire to be a great help. Always remember that desire as you refine yourself into a great young women. We love you and promise if you always will be unselfish that love will be returned to you 100%.