Utah Fun - Part 3

Our trip ended with a Stucki Reunion in Ashton, Idaho at Rock Creek Girls Camp.



Our trip was loaded with fun.We arrived home completely exhausted!

Utah Fun - Part 2

We also spent time with the Anderson Family. The day we arrived Rob and I were fortunate enough to go on a horseback ride. I was a bit hesitant since my last experience with a horse was not a memorable one. When I was younger the horse ran away with me and I couldn't get it to stop. I didn't want to relive that experience but I must say we had a tremendous time in the mountains. (and YES, I would get on a horse again)

I did it and lived to tell about it!

Tasha's Birthday Party



We spent time at Camelot at the Pinnacles.

Rob informed me that he was going skydiving with a few family members. You may be wondering why "I" didn't jump out of an airplane. It's simple. I prefer to stay safely on the ground. I wasn't too excited about the idea of Rob skydiving but Rob reassured me that the life insurance we just bought went into effect. (those were comforting words, NOT!) So I thought if he jumps, he will get it out of his system and won't have a desire to do this again. WRONG! After he lived to tell me about his experience he proceeds to tell me that after 7 jumps he can do it on his own. I think not! The thrill is over babe. If you want to jump out of another plane you can do so after you are rich and famous and we actually own a home. (I think I'm covered)

Fun at the Scera Pool.

Utah Fun - Part 1

Our trip to Utah begins with the Fredericks family.

One thing I miss is our monthly family home evenings. We were fortunate to participate in July. Here we are flying Eternal Family Airlines which included great company, a great flight attendant, and complimentary snacks and drinks. It's the airline to fly especially if we all want to make it to our final destination, our heavenly home.

Our next destination was a cabin in Timberlake just outside of Heber.

We were actually able to celebrate the 24th of July. Here we are at the parade.

The kids are waiting patiently for candy to be thrown in their direction.

Garrett didn't have to work hard for this piece of candy. It landed right in front of his feet. This happened to be the only piece of candy he picked up himself. He let the others do the work for him. He's lucky his cousins were so willing to share.

The kids were dancing in the streets. Could it be all the sugar they were consuming? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder?

Tasha made sure she waved to ALL the pretty ladies or should I say princesses.

Only in Utah will you find these celebreties. GO ELDERS!

Next we were off to the carnival.

It was all about the rides...

Rides...

and more rides!

After breaking a sweat it was time to cool off.

The day wouldn't be complete without fireworks just for kids.

Gotta love snaps!

oooooooooooh and sparklers.

These ladies are sporting a new look. Glow in the dark jewelry is the new fashion craze.

Oh thankgoodness for icecream!

Our evening went out with a real BANG with our own fireworks show.

Berry Picking

We went to the Jones Family Farm over the 4th of July Weekend.

The Berry Ferry

Picking blueberries

Picking strawberries

We had a "BERRY" good time.

6-7 Months

I'm obviously behind. So I'm combining a couple months. At 6 months Ty was 16 lbs 5 oz. and 27 in. long. Ty started to sit up at six months. He mainly rolls over from his back to his belly. He tends to get stuck on his belly and then gets upset because he can't figure out how to get back on his back.

Ty got sick for the first time. It was after his last well check visit that he spiked a high fever. He was a pretty sad little boy. Immunizations - you can't live with them and you can't live without them.

He is starting to babble. He obviously has something to say. We just haven't figured out his jibber jabber. He definitely knows who daddy and mommy are - He does the LEAN.

He has been trying different vegetables and fruits. He has a hard time eating them straight so we add it to his cereal. Whenever I open my mouth and say Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww he doesn't quite understand that that is his que to open his mouth, instead he laughs as if it is somekind of joke. What a silly boy! He has also started to try different foods such as bread, ritz and graham crackers. He is very interested in food!

If anyone has held Ty you will immediately notice what a wiggle worm he is. He cannot sit still, he is so curious about his surroundings. One of these days he will end up jumping out of my arms. (Literally)

Well, the hat days are over, he has discovered how to take it off. That is always a sad day. Around 7 months Ty started to click his toungue. Finally, Ty still loves to give his smiles away and causes a chain reaction when others see him. He makes everyone smile.

Rocket Launch

Here are the events leading up to our first annual Anderson Rocket Launch - East Coast Division.



Goofy Kids



Making the rockets



Painting the rockets

The Fourth of July

Preparing the rocket for take-off.

The countdown degins

Blast Off!

The only casualties were our 3 fallen rockets. 2 landed on top of the roof of Western Middle School and 1 landed in the tree.

They tried everything to get this one down; climbing the tree, shaking the tree, throwing sticks in hopes of hitting the rocket so it would fall to the ground but to no avail. It is a permanent fixture in the tree.

The show couldn't possibly be over, so the boys resorted to their own rockets. This is a bottle and below is a popsicle.

Boys will be boys.

We can't wait till next year. We had a BLAST!!

Teaching Moments

While we were camping, Rob took advantage of a teaching opportunity that I would like to record. The sun was quickly going down and we only had 1 flashlight. The kids had to make their 3rd consecutive potty run for the night. I needed the flashlight to clean up after dinner so Rob took the kids to the bathroom using what little light was left. As I heard them coming down the hill I shone the flashlight in their direction. I heard Rob say , “follow the light.” Later that night during story time Rob took advantage of this teaching opportunity and talked about the importance of following the light. He said, “ As you were walking to and from the bathroom you were scared because it was dark outside but then you noticed the shadows from the lanterns along the path that gave you some comfort, but pretty soon it was completely dark and you couldn’t see anything. As you turned the corner you could see mom with the flashlight. You were soon comforted because you saw the flashlight and mommy and you knew where you were. Jesus was speaking to some of his apostles and they asked, “What is the way to return to heaven?” and Jesus saith unto him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father but by me.” (John 14:6) Sometimes when we are wandering or lost in the dark and don’t know what to do we should look to Christ and he will show us the way. It is just as clear as someone shining a light through the dark.