My Surgery

Whew, the big surgery day is over and I made it just fine. We dropped Bub off at the neighbors and headed to the hospital. We checked in and I got to play with all of the fun toys, no wonder they call this the "children's hospital." The nurse came and got me and she was fun, nice and ready to get to business. She weighed me, took my temp, stuck a sticker on my finger to check my oxygen, took my blood pressure and all of the other "need to do" things. After I changed into my scrub pj's I got to play more. The doctor came and talked to Mom and Dad. Next the "sleep doctor" came out. We followed her in to the dark sleepy room. I put bubble gum scented bonnie bell chap stick in my sleep mask and it smelled great! One nurse blew bubbles over me while I laid on the bed breathing the sleepy air. I liked watching the lights change colors all over the ceiling like stars at night. Then off to sleep I went.

Suddenly I woke up and I wanted Mom and Dad ASAP!! They told me the surgery was all done and that I did great. What were they talking about?? I didn't remember any surgery...just the glowing lights. Well anyways, fine by me. They put me in a wagon and we walked around while I woke up. I didn't know if my parents had noticed or not but I mentioned to them "do you know that we are walking in circles?" They had noticed because there was not much space for a wagon ride. After a couple of freeze pops I was ready to go home. Finally, I could eat something and that happy meal from McD's tasted great.

Hopefully now I will be able to hear just like everyone else!

My Birthday Wish

Before I blew out my candles I told everyone my wish. I know, I know I am not suppose to tell people the wish out loud. I wished that I would have the same fun candles on my sixth birthday cake. Mom asked me to say it again so she could tape me saying my wish. I decided to say a new wish when I was put on the spot. Everyone must have thought it was a little silly because it got a lot of laughs.

Punk's 5th Birthday Party

Well if you thought our October was busy...November hasn't slowed down any for our family. It started out with Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma P. going to the Vikings game. They thought this was one of the best games of the season to go and watch. First, the Vikings actually won the game. Second, Adrienne Peterson set new records and mom thinks he is fun to watch (ok...Dad does, too). Third, the dome was a full house.

Next we started planning my party. We decided to have my party a weekend early so everyone wasn't traveling two weekends in a row (Thanksgiving). November is the best month ever! Five years ago, I came into the world and Mom and Dad have been smiling ever since. Mom and I chose a Tinkerbell theme for the party. A lot of family came and we had a blast. Everyone was so happy to celebrate with me and I can tell already that being 5 years old is going to be a great year ahead! Thank you all for coming and thank you for the wonderful presents!

Check out the beautiful pink roses pictured. Every year on my birthday Mom and Dad have given me a dozen bright pink roses. What a wonderful tradition! Mom has enjoyed hearing how the comments have changed from birthday to birthday with each maturing year.

A Couple of Memories

Mom was bringing back some fun memories of when Bub and I were really little. This one is when we just moved into our new house and I loved jumping down the stairs...bounce, bounce, bounce. Bub would stay up at the top laughing away at how silly I looked bouncy down the stairs. I was 2 and a half and Bub was only 5 months old.



Bub used to remind us how tough he was. Here is 1 and already so tough. I don't know how he did (and continues to do it) but his entire little body would just shake with "toughness."

The Real Incredibles

The Incredibles

We LOVED trick-or-treating this year. Grandma & Grandpa P. came over and handed out candy and play dough to all of the kids while we went out trick-or-treating. When we were doing going around the block we came back and rang the doorbell at our house. We tried to trick Grandma, hoping that she didn't recognize us. But we can't fool her she knows our smiles anywhere!
Thanks for coming over G. & G.
Also, thank you aunt C. and uncle J. for the cool Halloween card. We love the mickey mouse on the front and we LOVE the music it plays when you open it up.

We hope you all enjoyed your Halloween as much as we did!

Pumpkins

I was so excited when mommy brought home pumpkins for us to carve. I wanted one to be spooky & scary, this is the one that daddy made. Mommy made the other one and it was a little silly. I was not excited about reaching my hand into the opening to pull out the yucky & slimy insides. Mom called these the "guts." Whatever they are called I gave it a try but I think I may have to stick with the spoon.

Bub liked using his spoon, too. I wonder if he likes the way the pumpkin tastes? Silly Bub.