Tag time!

i am: a Daughter of God
i think: too much sometimes
i know: I am so blessed
i want: another baby
i have: a good man
i wish: the kids would keep their rooms clean
i hate: laundry
i miss: old friends
i fear: another pregnancy
i feel: stronger(I have been working out at the Y for three weeks!)
i hear: kids playing shutes and ladders
i smell: sorry, I haven't showered yet
i crave: date nights
i search: google
i wonder: if life is ever going to slow down
i regret: being so difficult while dating Jared before we were married
i love: Jared so much
i care: about what I teach my kids(directly and indirectly)
i always: shop for a bargin
i am not: super-patient
i believe: I can always do better
i dance: in my heart, wish I could do it more for real
i sing: easily alone, but not so well performing
i don’t always: love working in Nursery
i write: like a boy
i win: my husband in bowling
i lose: hair things
i never: miss naptime
i listen: to meanings behind words(I need to stop doing that)
i can usually be found: in the kitchen
i am scared: at night, when Jared is out of town
i need: time to myself
i am happy about: the goals I have set for myself

I tag anyone who likes doing these and reading them. I would love to read yours!

Cara's Baptism

Saturday, June 7, 2008



On Saturday we celebrated the baptism of our Cara girl. We are so grateful to have her in our family. She was really excited to be baptized to follow Jesus.



We had lots of family there also. If you want to play "Where's Waldo", you can, just click on the picture, and look for Corban. Also, we didn't have Sheila taking the picture, she is actually there amongst the group, just no where to be to seen. We will be putting both of them in front next time.



Aunt Kathi and cousin Asia came all the way from Idaho. We had lots of fun swimming and bowling with them the day before. They could only stay for two days, we wish it could have been longer!

Family trip to San Diego

We just got back from our trip to San Diego. We went to Sea World and had a great time. The kids loved the shows and their favorite one was with the killer whales. I never get tired of seeing that show. They are amazing!


Both Logan and Cara went on the new roller coaster ride. We were really proud of both of them for being so brave.


They have a new Seasame Street section that the kids loved. They could have stayed there all day.



Scottie had had it by the end of the day.


We had a great time at the beach also. Being at the ocean was so much fun, at least it was for Jared and me. We had to practically beg our kids to play with us. It got to the point where I was the only one that wanted to go out into the waves. I finally bribed my kids with a cookie if they would go out and play with me. Scottie got knocked down by the first wave and he was done for the day. Jared really wanted to bury someone in the sand, none of the kids wanted to do that either, so after some convincing, Cara and I let him bury us.

Memorial Day

We were suprised to find out a few years ago, one of Jared's great grandfathers was buried here in Arizona. We have wanted to go see the grave for a while and thought Memorial day would be a great day to do it. We called up Jared's cousin Lindsay and she happened to be in Mesa. We met up with her and her husband Josh, and found the grave site together. It was neat, and now we want to learn more about Joseph Lawlor, making the next visit to the grave site that much more meaningful. We enjoyed honoring those who came before us.




Afterwards, we took a trip to Ponchos, a favorite mexican restaurant. We thought of many family that has visited us, that we have taken there in the past, who love it as much as we do. Cara was the awesome camera person.

Another Graduation for the Peck Family!

Logan is our 2nd graduate in our family. We enjoyed seeing our little buddy walk up on stage and receive his diploma. Not quite as much work as Jared put into his degree, but we are as equally proud!

He will probably be mad at me in ten years...

Cara had some friends over and they were playing dress-ups. Scottie wanted to join in the fun and the girls were happy to accomodate him!:)

Graduation Day

Jared graduated from ASU, with a M.B.A. We are so proud of him. Life is going to be so different for us. This will be the first time in our nine years of marriage that he will be home in the evenings. It will be so nice. It has been a long time coming!



It was kinda crazy trying to keep the kids quiet and entertained for the two hour convocation. Thankfully my mom and dad were there to help out for most of it. We really appreciated them traveling down to support us in this big accomplishment. They drove home right after. They are sure great parents.




Last time Jared graduated with his B.A., Cara was Scottie's age. It's been quite a trip getting here!

They had beach balls being tossed around the graduates. We were one of the lucky ones to take a ball home. Overall it was a great night. Makes me think I want an opportunity like that too! For now though, we will just enjoy evenings with our whole family home!