Taylorsville Dayzz

This post is super late.. but better late than never.

I love our wonderful city of Taylorsville, there are so many things that set us apart from all other cities. One of them, and I think just about everyother Villan would agree, is our Annual Taylorsville Dayzz festivities; we have the best firework show in the state of Utah (thanks to Dunnigan always Getting it Done)!!! Not only do we have great entertainment before the show (this year we had Niel Diamond, ya... eat your heart out) but there is a great car show, a fun carnaval for the kids, and some classic fair foods. We also have the annual performance from the West Valley Orchastra (good job Momma Day!), which is always a treat!

We started the night off at my Parents for a BBQ - thanks mom it was delicious!

Then we all migrated down for the big show!! 

Jonathan and his friends dancin to Neil Diamond

Like I said... best Firework show in the State!!! 

Annual Marriage Retreat

Last year my parents started a great tradition. They decided that once a year all of the married couples in our family, along with my parents and my grandparents on each side, will get together to have discussions. Mostly the discussions are about marital topics, but every time it is a great experience. My parents are so giving! I can't believe how much they do for us! They allow us to get together to enjoy each others company and create memories. Last year Jonathan and I were not married yet, so we were not "allowed" to stay the night for obvious reasons! :) But this year we did get to spend the night and it was so great! Although I have to admit, it really could have fallen on a better night because Jonathan was SO SO SO SO sick!! I felt so bad for him! He had a terrible sinus infection (which I unfortunately gave to him, sorry babe!) So he missed out on most of the discussions and the games that night, but we still had a great time. Last year it took place at the Homestead in Midway. This year we went up to Snowbird and we stayed at " The Cliff" the view's at that place were unthinkable! The mountains jet up right behind the hotel! It was so gorgeous in the morning with the sun coming up behind them! Oh I loved it! Thanks Mom and Dad for all that you do! You guys are the best!
The room, Jonathan didnt get to leave this place much at all! :( View on the way out of the canyon
View from our bedroom window

November update!

Quick Update on the past few months, then I am going to do MUCh better on Blogging!





NOVEMBER- AAh! Turkey month! Jonathan and I were blessed to have 2 new additions to our family and learn about a coming addition!! Jenny gave birth to Lily Joy Peterson and Holly gave birth to Danielle Ross on Nov. She too is beautiful, fun, and a wonderful addition to our family!! We are so happy to have both beautiful babies in our lives! Also we learned that on the Day side, my Sister Katie is also having a surprise bundle of JOY!!! We are so excited to have more kids around. We could not be more excited! The morning of Thanksgiving Jonathan and his friends got together for the annual Turkey Bowl. They are so funny! Most of the week before was spent talking trash and betting who would win. There are two age groups in his close circle of friends and so it was the older vs younger. JOnathan was the quarter back for his team! He played wonderful!! My own original Tom Brady!! :)



Of course there were also many wonderful gatherings with Family for Thanksgiving. We are so glad that we are able to make it to both families for Thanksgiving!! It makes for a lot of food though!! Also in Nov we had the Annual Riddle Family Tree Hunt. THis is easily one of my favorite traditions! The day after Thanksgiving we traveled to Christmas Grove where Jonathan and I picked out our FIRST TREE!!! It was so much fun! Of course everyhting is more fun this year and more special because we get to put "first" in front of everything.. Jonathan thinks I may have overdone it will all of the "firsts", but hey it only happens once right!! :) We found the perfect tree. I wanted a big beautiful bushy tree and Jonathan wanted a "Charlie Brown" tree. So we compromised, we both loved this tree it was perfect for us! November was simply wonderful!! We could not have asked for anything more! We were able to thoroughly enjoy each other and our extended families, and friends! Aren't the holiday's great! The following pictures are all from November and the activities I mentioned above.