Christmas Card 2008

Petersen Family Bulletin

Seasons greetings! Once again another year has just flown by. We sent our last newsletter out in 2006 and set a goal to write one every year, well last year we just got too busy around Christmas and we also felt that we didn’t have anything exciting to write about. Well this year has been a little more exciting so we thought we would share it with you all.
As a family we have had a very busy year. There have been two college graduations this year, as well as, a new addition to the family.
Jake was very busy this year. He spent the summer preparing for the new baby and going to school. At the end of the summer he started an internship at a physical therapy clinic that eventually led to employment. He enjoys working as a tech and seeing people’s lives improve as they get better. He graduated this December with a degree in Exercise and Wellness. He has worked very hard the past few years as a college student and it has paid off he graduated suma kum laude a great academic honor. We are so proud of him and this great accomplishment. He has also applied to physical therapy school and hopes to be accepted for the Fall 2009 semester. We will keep you all informed.
Laura found out at the beginning of the year that she would be giving birth to our first son in early September. Even being pregnant Laura worked very hard at both her job and school. In May she graduated with a degree in Business Administration, this was a big accomplishment for her. At the end of the summer her hard work paid off and she got a promotion at work. Laura survived the long hot summer even though her belly continued to grow. In September she gave birth to our beautiful Kaden. She spent the next three months bonding and growing closer to him. She is now reluctantly back at work however, we are so proud of our new mommy and are appreciative of her and her willingness to work hard for this family, so that Jake can finish school.
Kaden was born on September 12 with a full head of hair, I mean tons of hair. This would prove to be his trade mark and is what every one knows him as. As my grandfather would say he is, “Kaden, the boy with the sticky up hair”. He is so much fun and has such a cute personality. He has a heart melting smile and smiles so much; it is the best smile in the world. He is also a very active little guy, he does not like to sit still, and he is constantly moving and always has to know what is going on. He loves to go for walks and at times it is about the only way we can calm him down. It is so much fun to watch him grow and learn we are so grateful that Heavenly Father has entrusted us with such a special spirit.
Also, this year Laura has gotten into blogging. This has been a great way to share pictures and keep the family up to date. Our blog address is jakeandlaurapetersen.blogspot.com if you haven’t already, go check it out and refer to it regularly. Laura updates it about once a week or so.
As you can see, we have had a busy and productive year. We look forward to the holiday season and impending New Year with brimming excitement. Each day we count our blessings and pray our fantastic voyage continues unabated. From our family to yours... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Love,
Jake, Laura, and Kaden