I guess I or we should apologize for taking so long to get another post in on this blog. It has been a very busy time for our family the last few weeks, but that is no excuse.
On June 8, my Grandma, Harriet Peterson passed away. She was 82 years old and lived a long and fulfilling life. Grandma was always with us at various activities. We have always been fortunate to live near her and see her often. She taught me many things that I will forever be thankful for. For over 20 years Grandma lived without my Grandpa who passed away in 1987. I know that it is a sweet reunion for my Grandma and Grandpa to be together again and forever. One of my sweetest memories was from a trip that Grandma took Chris and I to some national parks in Southern Utah and to The Grand Canyon. I will always remember that trip. Grandma I love you and will always cherish the many great times that we had together.
We had the opportunity to attend The Peterson Family Reunion at Downata Hot Springs in Downey, Idaho. We had a lot of fun seeing family and spending time with them. We really enjoy going to these each year and are very thankful for all of them in our lives. We have a great family with a rich history. I always look forward to seeing all of "The Petersons" each year!
I also would like to pay tribute to my cousin Susie Martineau. She passed away on June 29 after battling some complitcations due to a car accident. Susie was the youngest of six children and had been attending Utah State University at the time of her death. Susie's mom Vicki and my mom are sisters. One of my greatest memories of Susie was the great time that we had when we came to the Martinuea's home in Colorado and had a family reunion. I remember a great big water fight that took place and Susie was a great help in showing us were to hide and where the best place was to fill up our water balloons! I will miss you Susie say hello to my mom and sister for me.
Emily, the boys and I had the opportunity to spend a few days with a couple of my roomates from college and their families. We met the Oliversons and Johnsons in Idaho Falls and then proceeded to Yellowstone National Park and continued on to Cardwell, Montana where we stayed with Burdean's parents.
We had a great time! It was a lot of fun to see each other again and to spend time together with our spouses and kids. It is fun to see what type of parents we are since we each have two kids. I need to thank Burdean's parents for their hospitality and for treating us like family while we were there. It was fun to see everyone again! We have to also thank Dave and Britta for letting our boys play at their house and for their daughter sharing everything with our kids.
Gavin really enjoyed the slip and slide and keeps asking when he can go back and play with Kyra.Burdean, Jeanette, T-roy and Jen, thanks for the great times! We really enjoy getting together with you guys and we are thankful for our friendships that we have. Hard to believe that it was about 10 years ago that we all lived at Sommerset in Rexburg!
I need to also have a part in here about my wonderful wife Emily. I love her so much and have really enjoyed the many adventures and travels that we have had together. Emily just celebrated her 26th birthday!!! Yes, I married young. I am a better person for marrying her. She is the greatest wife and mother to our two boys! I love you Emily and I know that the boys love you as well!! Thanks for everything that you do for our family!!!
