The Praying Mantis

 "You know Mrs. Peter, when a praying mantis lays hers eggs, she is so hungry that she will eat anything- even the male praying mantis' head!"

Told to me by a second grade girl after I shared with my students that I am now an aunt.
We're studying insects.

Watch out Kerlan!

Uncle Wes and Aunt Leslie

Aidan was born this morning!  7 lbs 3 ozs

See You In August

Aidan's birthday didn't fall on my time here in Florida. I leave Gainesville around 10am tomorrow, so there's still time!

Here are some pictures of our time together-

Katie took this today! I think it's beautiful!

Pikes Place roast across the country-

Someone poured soap in the fountain-

Kerlan gives Wes-style chili a NUMBER ONE THUMBS UP!

Dear Internet Doctor:

*spicy food did not bring Aidan into this world

*walks around the mall, Target, hospital stairwells, Publix, Michaels, etc did not bring Aiden into this world

*dancing the salsa did not bring Aidan into this world

*drinking raspberry leaf tea did not bring Aidan into this world

We did see a funny site at the mall!

Katie dreamt about this cookie the night before-

I'll see you in August, Aidan-

Voila! The blanket es terminada!

The oringinal blanket/doile was an embarasment. The lady next to me on the plane took it apart and showed me how to make a granny square! Thank you Jodie from Alaska -

check it out -

http://aidanwolsey.blogspot.com/

Dr. Wolsey

 Probably the most rigorous part of med school-

Handwriting legibility is a major concern in assuring that quality patient care will be provided. As a result, each applicant is required to write the following legibility statement, in their own handwriting, just as if writing in progress notes or on order sheets in the patient's medical record. If the Credentials Committee of Florida Hospital deems this sample to be illegible, this application or reapplication for clinical privileges may not be accepted. 

Kerlan was finishing up some paperwork tonight! It made us laugh!

Who is this?

It's...

Katie!

We're just hanging out, walking a bit, taking the stairs, and eating spicy food - waiting on Aidan.

Yippee!

Finally a certified teacher in the state of WA!
 
From: "eCert@k12.wa.us"
To:
Sent: Fri, April 16, 2010 1:36:08 PM
Subject: OSPI Professional Teacher Certificate Application Status Update
Dear Leslie Peter,

This is an automated message from the eCertification system.

Congratulations.  Your application has been approved.  You should allow 8 weeks for OSPI to process and mail your certificate.

If you have any questions regarding your application please call or email.

Kind Regards,

OSPI Certification
PO BOX 47200
Olympia, WA  98504-7200

Mud-lucious

Our evening out around Sammamy.

Thinking

Thinking of summer...

Update

Leslie:

She was really sick for many weeks (5) but is feeling almost completely healthy and more these days! Sick started with allergies from the millions of green things that grow here and never die because it is always so warm. After about 30 doctor visits and rough days with rambuncious students, she has her LAST appointment with the ear, nose, and throat doc tomorrow! The allergy testers will be getting a call in the next couple weeks, but not before she TRAVELS to Florida to spend time with KATIE and Kerlan and to hopefully meet Aidan!

She is looking forward to a break from school and even summer - to not wake up at five each day and spend 1.5+ hours in the car each day.

 Wes:

He has been very healthy despite many wet rainy walks to the bus stop each morning. He has learned to carry his rain coat (and pants?) on mornings that look sunny, because it could begin to hail on him midway through his walk. He loves the work he does and the people he works with. He is eating lots of fruits and vegetables. His new favorites are mandrine oranges and green beans. His is going to miss his friend Trevor who was living with us for awhile, but has found a place to rent of his own. He would like you to know that there is a basement room now available for a willing transplant.



*This message was typed by Leslie. Wes had no say in anything mentioned above. 

Happy Easter!

Our Easter sermon. Pastor Mark spent time in Israel this past summer and has some neat footage of places never before seen on camera. Enjoy!

April Fools

I played a joke on the boys- a little late is better than never!

A funnier joke coming your way soon!

Good Friday

He grew up before him like a tender shoot,
       and like a root out of dry ground.
       He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him,
       nothing in his appearance that we should desire him.

 He was despised and rejected by men,
       a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.
       Like one from whom men hide their faces
       he was despised, and we esteemed him not.

 Surely he took up our infirmities
       and carried our sorrows,
       yet we considered him stricken by God,
       smitten by him, and afflicted.

 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
       he was crushed for our iniquities;
       the punishment that brought us peace was upon him,
       and by his wounds we are healed.

 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,
       each of us has turned to his own way;
       and the LORD has laid on him
       the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53