The latest and not so greatest news

Sorry it's been forever since I updated this blog. Life has been busy with school, work, and all the other little things of life. Well on to our news...we have had an eventful past 2 weeks.  Craig made a trip to the ER, we spent a nice relaxing weekend in San Leandro wishing Julie the best of luck on her mission to Alaska, and finally this past Tuesday 2/21/12 I was let go from my job of almost 9 years. I wasn't a total surprise but none the less still hard to take. To top things off both Craig and I had/have colds that have made us pretty useless this past week.

So if you hear of any one looking to hire let me know. We are keeping our options open and are willing to relocate if needed. My background is in finance, office/clerical, and a little bit of education thrown in the mix. I am happy to forward my resume to anyone who is interested.

Keep us in your prayers!

The last year in a nutshell

Well let's see Craig and I celebrated our second anniversary and Easter (they were the same day) by going to Lake Tahoe, NV. Craig's summer was a busy one, he spent a couple weeks in July helping out his aunt in Utah, August he went with his family to Disneyland, and to a family reunion in Idaho. Since then life has returned to the normal daily routine. More later...

Check out the Free Give Away on my other Blog...

On From Simple to Satin we are giving away two free samples of English Toffee...so head on over there to check out it. While you're there feel free to look around and pop over to our Etsy Store.

Link to the Give Away!

New Blog and Etsy Store

We are open for business!!! My mom and I have started a Craft and Goodies store on Etsy and have also set up a blog for the purpose of displaying and selling our crafts. You can check out the blog or store by clicking on your desired destination.

We are taking custom orders...start thinking about Christmas...what about something handmade or custom?!?!? You can contact us by email. 

We would appreciate any comments or suggestions. 

New Blog and Etsy Store

So I have been working like crazy setting up a new blog and storefront. For those that haven't heard my mom and I our starting an Etsy.com store to sell our crafts. Some of the items we will be listing soon include small personalized photo albums, sign boards, handmade cards, and imagination jars.

Come check us out:
Our blog is www.fromsimpletosatin.blogspot.com
Storefront: www.fromsimpletosatin.etsy.com (The store will be opening soon so check back often)

Feel free to comment on our postings and keep your eyes open for an opportunity to win free products!!!

Wicked

Last weekend my sister in law Melanie and I attended Wicked. It was amazing, fabulous, and wonderful. Need I say more.

Wish my mom was able to go with me as we had planned, but grateful my new niece Alivia arrived healthy and is doing well for being eight weeks early. 

Petersen Family Camping Trip 7/8-7/12/10

We had a great time Harris Beach State Campgrounds near Brookings, OR for our family trip. We were all able to make it this year and enjoyed one another’s company. It was really laidback as some played games, others took walks, played on the beach, went our for ice cream at Slugs and Stones and Ice Cream Cones, and some just chilled at the camp sites. We hope to do this again next year. Here are a few photos before our camera died.

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Happenings

Craig is now finished with his classes!!! I am excited and I think he is too but also sad. He really enjoyed his teachers and classmates. Now on to the job searching and interviewing he goes. We went by yesterday to pick up his certificates and all of his classmates told me what a great person he is.

We also had it confirmed yesterday that Craig has shingles. His seem to have a pretty mild case so for. Here's to hope it stays that way.

This week I went to the cannery for monthly canning assignment. We were canning apricots. I had never been there for the canning part, I have always been in the clean up shifts, it was a lot of fun. Not much else is new for me.

Here's to a quiet weekend home taking care of Mr. Wuehler :)

Fun and Busy

This morning started off way too early and while it seemed to be a nice relaxing start to the day...that quickly changed. My mom came to help us with some yard work in exchange for using our laundry facilities [the washing machine and dryer in the garage :)] After we got a good chuck of the front yard down we stopped for some lunch.

I have been working on some craft projects lately in hopes of starting my online etsy.com store. I recently got some new supplies and couldn't wait to show my mom. She is as big a fan of paper and pens as I am...actually I probably got it from her. Anyways so she was getting ready to leave and Craig asked if I was going with her. I jokingly asked if he was kicking me out for the afternoon...he only smiled. So a little bit later, after gathering up my new treasures, I headed out to my mom's. We both spent the first little bit trying to organize ourselves...we tend to bring out lots of stuff to work with and gratefully my mom lets me leave it there and out. After a quick rescue trip to help the over heating Cadillac, I went back to my mom's for an ice cream treat and some more scrapping fun. I was able to get about half of a Pretty in Pink mini memories album done.

My store for those interested is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/fromsimpletosatin
Not much up right now but hoping to have somethings list by the end of next week.

Craig spent the afternoon home relaxing, watching tv, and playing on the internet...ahh the good life :)

Sis Jones and Jeanne

Sis Jones is the sweetest lady I have ever met. It was a wonderful evening :)

Our Weekend

This weekend...Friday night we gathered some cousins together for a night of fun, ice cream, and conversation. The Chord clan were in town so those that could meet at Leatherby's. The ice cream was yummy, the conversation fun, and atmosphere was crazy and lady.

Saturday: Craig and I attended a baptism for a couple of brothers in our ward. After that we grabbed Taco Bell on our way out to Wilton. We visited with family at my grandparents for a couple hours. On the way home we picked up Chelsea and her kids from the park by our house and took them home with us. We had a fun visit, watched a couple Disney movies, and had chicken alfredo for dinner. Craig and I splurged for a late night munchie fest, I picked up McD's sundaes on my way back from dropping off Chelsea and her kids. After I got home Craig wanted nachos...so off to Taco Bell I went again and I wanted a burger so another drive thru line at Carl's Jr. Once I was back we dined and watched TV.

Sunday: After church we headed to San Leandro for the rest of the holiday weekend. My dad and Jean met us at Craig's parents to visit. My dad now travels for several weeks at a time so we only get to see him every 6-9 weeks. He happened to be working in Redwood City so Jean drove down for the weekend. We had a nice visit and they even stayed for dinner.

Jeanne, Craig's mom, made one of our favorites, Chicken Cream Cheese Balls. So yummy :) The Jones' also joined us for dinner. Bro and Sis Jones are special to Craig and I as they assisted us during our wedding morning.

Monday: So today we are relaxing by watching movies and shortly the games will begin. Melanie and Paul just got here. We are having Ribs :) which is always messy and yummy. Tonight we will be headed home to return to life, work, and school.

Hope everyone is having a safe and good holiday.

Recent happenings...

So I am going to try and do better at keeping our blog updated :)

We had a nice anniversary weekend relaxing in Pleasant Hill, Ca before visiting his parents in San Leandro on our way home. While I was sick the whole time we made the best of it watching the NFL Draft, going out to dinner, and eating our anniversary cake. My mom made us a small cake that resembled one of the tiers of our wedding cake. Overall it was just nice to get away from the everyday grind.

Craig is still attending classes each day working towards his Microsoft Office Certification. I am planning on returning to school either this summer or fall, depending on class availability. In the mean time still working in the Call Center and looking for other opportunities to advance. I recently applied for a position in Marketing with the credit union where I work, although I didn't get selected. Still optimistic and keeping my eyes and ears open.

Craig and I have both recently been dealing with the nasty cold that's going around. Needless to say it has limited our goings on. We did spontaneously decide to drive to the bay yesterday to see his family. We got a chance to see his brother and family who were visiting from Malibu. It was only for a minute but we appreciated Jim and Vanessa making the detour for us.

Today we will be attending church with the family before trying to meet up with my dad who is working in Redwood City for the week. My dad is traveling now for work and we usually only see him every 6-9 weeks when he is home for his week.

Well that should do it for now...stay tuned for the next installment.

Almost a year and counting..

This Saturday will be Craig and my 1st anniversary!!! We are so excited to celebrate this weekend in the Bay Area. We have booked a hotel and plan to relax and enjoy the time away from the hub bub of life.

It's been awhile so a brief update:

Craig is attending classes to earn his Microsoft Office Certification with hopes of getting an office job. He is working with the Dept of Rehab who is helping him with training and job locating.

Me, I am keeping busy with work, church, and being a wife.

Our Family

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Sneak Peek

Here are some of our wedding photos:

Photos by Jeremy and Cami Petersen