New Horizons

Can you tell Taz was excited to be the subject
of Brenda's macro photography practice?

Kara made a mess at a neighbor's house,
and when Mom asked her to draw a picture
to say she was sorry, this is what she came up with.
She sounded out the words on her own.

Joy got a letter in the mail last week that was addressed to "Joyce Peterson." That's a new one, even for him. It's safe to say that Farmers' Insurance won't be getting our business.

Amy is learning to write in cursive in school.

Brenda is now officially the Box Tops for Education coordinator for ALA Elementary. It involves organizing other parent volunteers to collect, count and send in General Mills box tops and items from other school fundraising programs. She'll also be in charge of making parents aware of the programs and creating class incentives.

Dad rolled over in bed and opened his eyes Sunday morning to be greeted by a big, happy Kara grin. What could be a better way to start the day?


QOSROIT: When people get your name wrong, what do they call you?


Interesting stuff:
-Just when you thought it was safe to leave Idaho...


Happy Labor Day!
Love,
The Petersons

Settling In

Kara with her "boyfriend" Keaten

Dad, girls and neighbor kids with the finished rocket

Mom asked Kara one day why she's so full of silliness. Her response was, "Because Daddy is."

Amy is doing well in school already. Two weeks in, she has already learned multiplication tables up to 12, and she remembers at least half of them. She's also been learning about classification animals (MR. FAB = mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, birds) and listening to a story about Princess Goldenhair in an enchanted forest.

Joy has been very busy at work, and this week will be going in at 6:30 a.m., instead of the usual 9 a.m., so he and some others can work with guys from the UK office. We'll see if that means he can actually come home earlier too.

Brenda is getting adjusted to the new routine. Kindergarten and laundry are all settled. She is now on a quest to declutter/clean/reorganize every drawer, shelf, appliance and piece of furniture in the house. It will take about 4 months if she does one each day.


QOSROIT: What is the most neglected part of your house?


Happy Frankenstein Day! (Seriously??)
Love,
The Petersons

Just Gorgeous

Not bad for our first attempt at photographing lightning

Kara's swell new hair

Amy is excited to meet her 3rd grade teacher. We've heard wonderful things about her.

Kara is chomping at the bit to start our at-home "kindergarten."

Joy has been working on door frames and trim in the basement, learning lots of interesting things (e.g. how to slice your finger open with a utility knife).

Brenda finally figured out why it's so hard to find clothes that fit for Amy. It's her hips! They require a larger size that is both too big for her waist and too long for her legs. Thank goodness for adjustable waists and sewing skills.


Interesting stuff:
-Can't believe some people
-State trooper with a sense of humor


QOSROIT: What is something that you have a hard time keeping up with?


Happy National Relaxation Day!
Love,
The Petersons

Very Interesting...

Amy and Rora playing on the computer

Amy at Bridal Veil Falls

Amy says she loves the first day of school and the last day of school. Not sure how she feels about the rest of them.

Joy has been mounting doors and building window sills. He is estimating that the basement will be completely finished by the end of September.

Mom and Kara started "Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" together. It seems so intuitive to her.

Brenda had a fabulous week at the BYU Choral Academy. It left her feeling rather incompetent, but also gave her new motivation and insight that she was able to use right away in choir practice (also known as new ways to torture ward choir members ).


Interesting stuff:

-You're only 7 years old? Don't worry. Driving is easy!


QOSROIT: What were your favorite and least favorite parts of school when you were growing up?


Happy National Fresh Breath Day!
Love,
The Petersons