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Don’t Forget!

Tonya Peterson — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:29:32 +0000

Our blog has moved! www.tonyapeterson.com/blog

Come check it out!

our blog has a new home!

Tonya Peterson — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:40:17 +0000

Hi everyone. We have been in the process of getting a new blog for over a month and it is done at last. This is absolutely going to be the last post here. Our new blog address is

www.tonyapeterson.com/blog

bookmark it!

Thanks for following this blog! I hope all of you will continue to follow our new blog as we record our many adventures of our new life in New Mexico!!!

The big move + Yard Sale Weekend!!!

Tonya Peterson — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:08:07 +0000

I told you it was coming so here it is . . .

Alex and I are moving to Roswell, NM! Yes, the Alien place. Do I think that it is ironic that my favorite TV show of all time is Roswell? Yes I do. To bad Max, Michael and Isabel won’t be there! (If you are confused right now it is because you obviously haven’t seen the coolest show ever!)

Ok back to moving. So Alex got promoted to an Assistant Manager for Alltel a few weeks ago and he is already down there working away. He really loves his new job and he told me last night he likes Roswell more every day. I will be moving down there with Paige just after Easter. We are going down there to visit next week and are so excited about it. Paige has missed her Daddy like crazy! BTW if you are in the market for a cute little starter home you should check ours out. It is pretty much adorable. Nate Snow is our amazing agent at Century 21 Country Realty. If you want to see our cute little house you should give him a call! 435-823-2138

Isn’t it cute!!!

So, now on to the next order of business. The Yard Sale. Since we are moving 700 miles away we decided to sell quite a bit of our things. Alex’s mom is a Yard Sale queen and she decided this weekend would be a perfect time for a huge Yard Sale. She has quite a bit of things to sell too. So if you are anywhere near Roosevelt you should check it out. It will be going on thursday, friday & saturday. We had so much to sell we didn’t think even 2 days would be enough! Here are some things we are selling

*3 couches *TONS of ccrapbooks items * crib and changing table * fooseball table * baby and little girl clothes * swamp cooler * baby swing and bouncer * bassinet * baby walker * toys * clothes dryer * and tons more.

Please come! The yard sale will be at 579 East 650 North. Come early because there is a ton of good stuff selling.

Last order of business. I know I said that I wouldn’t be posting anymore on this blog, but my new one isn’t quite finished yet, so I will be posting a few more posts on here. If you are waiting for a post about Senior Portraits, please give me a few more days. I promise it will be worth the wait!!!

And finally, the post really isn’t complete without an adorable picture of Paige.

Florida the Finale : The World Showcase

Tonya Peterson — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:49:17 +0000

This post has taken forever to get up, but for good reason! I had over 50 pictures I wanted to include. The World Showcase at EPCOT is by far my favorite part of Disney World, and should not be missed!!! It is so neat because all of the employees that work in the countries are actually from that country. It is just a really neat experience!

Mexico

Norway

China

Alex’s Homeland Deutschland (Germany)

Our cute German waiter named Hagen.

Italy

This is the only picture we have in the American Pavillion. I guess it wasn’t as interesting to us since we are americans. They do have an awesome show there that shouldn’t be missed.

Japan

Morocco

France (Hello Pastries!!!)

Paige loved the pastries too!

England

Canada!

My sister took this picture of Brian and Tara, and even though it is blurry I had to include it. They were trying to look like the todem pole. Pretty funny.

Florida Part 4 : Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure

Tonya Peterson — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:28:48 +0000

We are fortunate enough to have an awesome cousin that works at Universal Studios as a performer. He got us all free tickets into the park. It was fun to do something different one day. We started at Universal Studios ad ended at the newer park Islands of Adventure. The rides here are a bit more intense that Disney World so Jack didn’t like them as much.

Here is my favorite picture from the day. I love how each kids personality shines! Even Crabby Abby is in form! I love her!

Turkey Leg anyone? Yumm-O!

I love this picture!

Da-Da Da-Da JAWS!

So we took all of the kids on Jaws, and they wont let them sit on laps. It was a lot scarier than I remember it. All of the kids were bawling their eyes out. Jaws kept attacking the boat right next to Jack! I felt really bad because Brian & I told him it wasn’t really scary. It was pretty hilarious! After we were done with the ride Jack said “I am only going to ride on rides that mom says, because she doesn’t lie to me!” It was so funny!

Tara giving the big thumbs up for The Hulk roller coaster. I would give it the big double thumbs down! It makes me sick!

Ok . . . by far the best ride there is Dudley Do Right Rip Saw Falls. Hello awesome!!! We got soaked! Not surprising though, that is a lot of weight in that boat! It was awesome!!!

I look so gross in this picture, but I had to share it! There wasn’t really a dry patch on us anywhere! Wicked cool!

Only one more Florida post, and I am saving the best for last!!! Come back tomorrow!

Florida part 3 : Hollywood Studios & Magic Kingdom

Tonya Peterson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:14:34 +0000

I know it may seem as though these Florida post are going on forever, but it was so much fun we had to take a ton of pictures! We only spent a half a day in Hollywood Studios because there just isn’t much to do there. But we had to hit Tower of Terror (of course!) Rockin’ Roller Coaster and Toy Story Midway Mania. It was so much fun.

I also have a picture of me and Paige on this Star Wars (whatever it is) flying thing, but I looked stupid so no blog! Paige looks cute though!

This could be the cutest picture of Paige . . . ever!!!

Waiting in line for Toy Story!

LOL! This picture is totally unattractive of Brian, but thats what he gets for always taking pictures of himself like this! He will think it is funny!

Bob is looking very stylish in Tara’s hat

Paige and Bridget were the cutest 1 year olds there!

Isn’t she beautiful. I just love her hair!

We went to Magic Kingdom a couple of times during our trip. For all of us West Coasters, Magic Kingdom is pretty much like Disneyland in CA. Paige loved Small World.

Here is Paige and Bailey on the ferry. There were so excited to get there! And yes, Paige is wearing a leash. Normally I would be making fun of people that do this to their kids, but my tune has changed. Paige is so out of control this was the only way. She looks adorable in it though!

This was Abby’s favorite ride! Someone’s arms!

Cute little blue eyes!

I should have bought this hat. It was pretty cute!

Dole Whip anyone? Yummy!

I almost did not post this picture, but it is cute of Paige and Alex!

They had these cool tiki totem poles that shot water and mist out of them in Adventureland. Jack and Bailey though it was awesome!

I need to see a license sir

Bailey can hardly see over the wheel! LOL!

I love this picture of Alex! We found this hidden courtyard next to Pirates of the Caribbean so we relaxed there for about 30 minutes. No one even peeked in the courtyard. It would be a great place for lunch. It isn’t as good as the courtyard in New Orleans Square, but it is close!

Tea Cups! Brian almost made Bridget puke! He is so mean!

Florida Part 2 : Animal Kingdom & EPCOT

Tonya Peterson — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:00:15 +0000

I had way too many picture from Disney World that I wanted to share on the blog so I had to split the posts up. So we are starting with Animal Kingdom and half of EPCOT

If you know me, you know I am not a huge animal lover, but I do like going to Animal Kingdom. Kilimanjaro Safari is great, and all of the kids loved it! I just love the detail that Disney put into this park. It really feels like you are traveling through Asia and Africa. And Expedition Everest is AMAZING! It scared the crap out of Jack!

LOL! My fav pic from AK!

One of the few rides Abby cold ride!

Now we get to EPCOT . . . my favorite WDW Park! I love this place! Actually this is only half of EPCOT. We took way too many pictures at the world showcase in EPCOT so you will have to wait for those pictures!

Paige loved the sharks in The Seas with Nemo and Friends! BRUCE!

She gave this shark a kiss but it was blurry! She is so cute!

Abbs chillin!

The sunset was so beautiful with the World Showcase al the backdrop. We all had to get pictures done!

LOL! Bob looks funny in this picture! Thats what he gets for not smiling!!!

Tomorrow is Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios!

Florida Part 1 : Kennedy Space Center

Tonya Peterson — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:13:06 +0000

OK. I am sorry that I have not updated this blog in a while, but for some reason my blog was acting funny. But I coldn’t wait any longer to show off some of the shots we took in Florida.

The first day in FL we spent at Kennedy Space Center. It is such an amazing experience that everyone should do! My nephew Jack wanted to be an astronaut by the time we left! Oh and we are not one of those families that match on vacation, but out Utah Utes were playing in the BCS Sugar Bowl that day so we had to show our colors! Go Utes!

Paige was looking so cute in her cheerleading outfit

Some Nasa details

Jack touching a piece of the moon

Jack and Bailey are ready for training

Bridget had a little cheer outfit too!

After we went to the space center we went to one of my favorite restaurants Dixie Crossroads If you get a chance to go there order the rock shrimp! They are like butter!!!

The whole Utah Family!

BTW Utah killed Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. Eat that BCS!

Best of 2008 : Portraits

Tonya Peterson — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:42:50 +0000

What a wonderful year 2008 was for us. We feel very blessed to do what we love and to have amazing clients. Here are my favorite 2008 Portraits.

I will be posting my favorite Engagements and Weddings in he next few days.

Giving is Awesome Extended!

Tonya Peterson — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:03:29 +0000

The Holiday Giveaway has been extended until March 1st! Please send in your entries!

You know someone.

You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography – $1000 worth, to be exact. Whether it’s canvas or albums, prints for Grandma, or a slideshow to watch over and over, it’s in your power to give them the artwork they deserve this holiday season.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $250 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in Utah. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well. If you would like to nominate someone who does not live in Utah please visit www.givingisawesome.com and find a photographer in the state your loved ones live in.

* You must e-mail me the full story : tonyapetersonphoto (at) gmail (dot) com.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve March 1st– get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

With love,

Tonya Peterson