The Zoo

We didn't go far for spring break this year--but we did make it to the zoo (about 30 minutes away in car). We went with the Green family and the Rentz family--so that equals 3 moms and 9 kids! We had a fun time and spent the whole day there.

Picture Time!

We haven't had a family picture where we are all cleaned up in awhile. (No one has a yucky nose, everyone has clothes on, and most hairs are going the right direction--with a big family, this is about as good as you can get!) So here it is. We took this at Christmas time at the Anderson's house in Tulsa, OK.

Primary Swim Party 2008

This was back in December at the Primary swimming activitiy. We offered our house and it turned out to be a big hit. There were tons of kids! They swam and played on the slip-n-slide and ate fruit and cake! Everyone behaved and had a good time. We did have a tough time getting them to leave when their parents came. Many would have stayed and played all night long!

St. Patrick's Day 2009

Here we have: Christopher (1), Isabel (7), David (5), Dallin (6), Emma (7) and Ginger (4). The kids were playing at the Green's house. Isabel and Emma are in the same 2nd grade class and are bestfriends. Our families have a lot of fun together.

A simple, but deep thought

"Every Saint Has a Past,
Every Sinner Has A Future"

Cannon Ball!

At Casa Anderson you often hear "cannon ball," followed by a big (or medium, or little girl) splash! After a summer in the pool, they aren't holding back anymore. All 4 kids have become little fish (they are much better swimmers than their mom). This picture was taken at our friend's party, during a cannon ball contest. It's easy to see why Annie got the biggest cheers, even with the smallest splash!

25 Random Things

This came from facebook, but I was feeling random, so random I wrote:

1.I have a half brother that I have never met.
2. My faith keeps me afloat in this crazy world.
3. Jared and I began dating when we were 16.
4. My dad died in a plane crash.
5. I love to put fruit in the freezer and then eat it frozen.
6. I have been a senior in college for many, MANY year (8 classes to go).
7. I enjoy working out and having a reason to feel tired.
8. I don't like dogs, yet my family talked me into getting a mutt. I'm OK with him now.
9. I have never smoked or drank alcohol.
10. Jared was my 1st kiss (and he'll tell you--my last too).
11. I lived in Switzerland and France for a year and a half as a missionary.
12.I used to be fluent in French, now I am working on Spanish, so one day I could possibly be trilingual.
13. I still hold my nose under water. (go ahead and laugh, Jared does)
14. I never learned to do a cartwheel (I blame my older sisters, it's just too late now).
15. When I was a teenager I wouldn't let guys open the door for me. I would say "I can do it myself" or "It's not heavy."
16. Playing basketball in school was tough, but riding the bench was even tougher.
17. I love olives and lemons and pickles (not together).
18. I used to be a cat person. It all started when I was 8 with Littlebit, then Kiki, then Tookie, then Niki...now they make me sneeze.
19. I am horrible at decorating. I have seriously considered paying someone to make my living room "pretty."
20. I've tried selling Avon and vowed to never do a "home" business again.
21. I got my legs waxed for the first time here in Argentina. Ouch! Don't thing I'll do that again.
22. I want more babies (mine keep growing up).
23. I have never broken a bone, but I got stitches once.
24. I consider my husband and children the greatest blessing I have received from God.
25. Someone once told me that I do everything half-way. As much as I try to better myself, that has somehow stuck with me.