Katie and Eric Come to Visit. December 19, 2008

My sister Katie and her family came to visit us. It was so fun to see them! We got to spend some time with them and get to know their kids. Katie even taught me how to crochete!
THe highlight of the day for Cameron (almost 3) was going out to help feed the cows.
When he saw Garrick, he said "There's the Farmer! I see the Farmer!" At dinner he was talking about the Farmer, but didn't make the connection that Garrick was the farmer. When we explained that to him, he asked Garrick when he would be putting on his Farmer Clothes again.

Here's one view from our dairy. I love where we live!

The work is done, so we head for home. Hannah slipped, but jumped right back up not wanting to miss out on the fun.On the way home the kids couldn't resist the fresh pile of snow to climb on.

Thanks for coming, please come again!

Rachel graduates from NOVA December 15, 2008

Lewiston ELementary Choir and Orchestra Christmas Concert

Rachel and Mom go to lunch and Voicemail Concert

Rachel's Orchestra

Santa Came to Town

Santa came to Lewiston on Friday night. We went to my Uncle Steve's wedding, so Grandma CeCille took our kids to see Santa. Joelle got to go with our kids, during the wedding.

Kyle and Trevor

Trevor's Mohawk

Kyle likes to do Trevor's hair. This time he did a Mohawk and sprayed it with pink hair color spray. Then he got him in the bath to wash it all out.

Thanksgiving 2008

Spud Nuts at Grandma's November 1, 2008

A tradition at Garrick's mom's house is making spudnuts in the fall. Jenn and EMily were home for the weekend, and wanted to continue the tradition. We joined in on the fun! COoking is always more fun when you have a houseful of people to "help"!?!

Top left picture: Kaitlyn and Rachel
Top right picture: Kaitlyn dipping the spud nut in frosting.
Bottom left: Heidi (Jenn's Friend), Holly, Trevor, Cecile, Jenn, Rachel, Hannah, Kaitlyn, Emily
Bottom Right: Hannah

Grandma CeCille's Birthday November 9, 2008

We had Grandma, Grandpa, Emily, and Courtney over for dinner after the Primary Program. It was also Grandma's Birthday. It is always fun to have company for dinner.

The kids all did an excellent job on their parts for the Primary Program. When I was a girl, we always had to memorize our talks and parts for church. My mom and dad said Andersens don't read their talks. Well, we have not been quite as strict with this rule in our house, because Garrick didn't grow up with that rule. But Rachel loves to memorize her talks and it is easy for her. Anyway, I do believe they can all memorize a short Primary Program part. It always means more to them when they have it memorized. It was really scary, but we all said our parts and sang our songs. Even I had a part, because they gave all the Primary teachers a part, too. Some people were surprised I had my part memorized, but how could I ask my kids to do something I wasn't willing to do myself.

Building Snow Forts for Cub Scouts November 4, 2008

Well, I really did have things planned and ready for den meeting this week, but the snow was soo perfect for building snow forts. So we dug out all the gloves we could find, and built snow forts. They got the forts built just in time to have a quick snow ball fight before it was time to go home.

Trevor, Hannah, Mathew, Erick, Kaitlyn

Trevor had the most fun of anyone.

Trevor, Erick, Mathew, Mckay, and Kyle

Hannah was helping too.