tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41131463802216791032024-03-12T22:09:13.934-06:00Andersen FamilyAndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-23737955826820563652016-01-25T20:22:00.000-07:002016-01-25T20:22:32.545-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What makes you happy? "Jesus"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Turtle"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat?"Grapes"</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Cheese"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Play with friends"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show/movie? "Cinderella"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Purple"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "Let it Go"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Addison"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Go swimming and sing a song with him"</div>
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What do you want to be when you grow up? "Doctor"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Got a big girl bed and became a big sister"</div>
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A few things Claire did this year: Was potty trained, swam at Cherry Hills, went to Park City and St. George, got a bike, and played with friends."</div>
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What makes you happy? "My birthday"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Cat"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Tomatoes"</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Broccoli"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Open presents"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show/movie? "Cinderella"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Purple"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "Lavendars Blue"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Macey"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Snuggle up by him and give him a blanket and go on dates"</div>
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What do you want to be when you grow up? "Chef"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Turning 6"</div>
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A few things Kate did this year: Went on a date with Dad for her birthday, started Kindergarten, lost first tooth, great swimmer, went to Park City and St. George and got twin sisters who she loves! </div>
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What makes you happy? "My family"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Wolf"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Meat"</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Broccoli"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Play with my family and friends"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show/movie? "Star Wars, The Force Awakens"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Black"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "As I Know"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Carter and Parker"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Go on camping trips with him"</div>
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What do you want to be when you grow up? "An Army Man"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Turned 8 and got baptized"</div>
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What makes you happy: Sucking our fingers, milk, and being held</div>
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What do least like about life right now: Tummy time</div>
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What makes you happy? "Playing video games and playing with friends"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Wolf"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Meat"</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Vegetables"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Going on vacations"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show/movie? "Big Hero 6"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Red"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "As I know"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Parker and Carter"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Going on Father's and Son's and playing video games with him"</div>
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What do you want to be when you grow up? "A policeman"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Going to Disneyland and Cherry Hills"</div>
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A few things Benton did this year: "Went to first grade, spent the summer at Cherry Hills, Went to Disneyland, went camping, started playing piano and is a great reader."</div>
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<b>Kate age 5</b></div>
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What makes you happy? "Being with my family"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Dolphin"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Pizza"</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Broccoli"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Watching TV"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show/movie? "Frozen"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Purple"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Macy"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Stay home and watch a movie"</div>
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What do your want to be when you grow up? "Ballerina"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year?"Going to Disneyland"</div>
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A few things Kate did this year: "Learned how to ride her bike, went to preschool, went on the big rides at Lagoon and Disneyland, bore he testimony for the first time."</div>
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What makes you happy? "Swinging"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Monkey"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Granola Bar"</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Food...yucky"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Swinging"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show/movie? "Signing Time"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Pink"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Easton"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Mr. Pajama Head Man"</div>
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What do your want to be when you grow up? "Snowman"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Swinging"</div>
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What makes you happy? "Playing with friends and watching T.V."</div>
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What is your favorite animal?"Tiger, wolf, and lion."</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Pizza, hot dogs, and candy."</div>
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What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Lettuce and onions."</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Riding bikes, playing soccer, baseball, basketball, and football."</div>
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What is your favorite TV show? "Ninjago and The Croods."</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Red"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "As I know by Christian Andersen"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Carter and Parker"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Play football and soccer together."</div>
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What do your want to be when you grow up? "Scientist and President of the United States."</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Getting Cherry Hill passes for Christmas, Christmas, and starting Kindergarten."</div>
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A few things Benton did this year: Lost his first tooth, started Kindergarten, and played, played and played with friends!</div>
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What makes you happy? "People doing funny stuff."</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Zebras"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Macaroni and Cheese"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Painting and doing crafts." </div>
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What is your favorite TV show? "My Little Pony"</div>
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What is your favorite color? "Purple"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "Baby You Are a Firework (Firework, by Katy Perry)"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Ella" </div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Go on Dates." </div>
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What do your want to be when you grow up? "Dancer and singer and a chef."</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Having a birthday party with my friends and getting frozen yogurt with my Dad."</div>
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A few things Kate did this year: Became a big sister, went to Lagoon for the first time, went to dance, and started preschool. Kate is busy with play dates and doing art projects at home. </div>
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Claire age 10 months</div>
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What makes you happy? Playing with her big brother and sister. </div>
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Favorite animal: Dog</div>
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Favorite thing to eat: Milk (She gets so excited when she sees her bottle!)</div>
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Favorite thing to do: Claire has a few "jobs" at our house including, climbing up the stairs,
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Least favorite thing to do: Have her diaper changed.</div>
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Best friend: Mom and Dad</div>
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A few things Claire did this year: started rolling at 6 months, army crawling at 7, crawling at 9, standing up to furniture 8 months, first word was Dada 10 month, got her first tooth at 8 months. She is such a sweet and easy going baby. She is happy to be passed all around at church and for anyone to hold and play with her. </div>
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What makes you happy? "Somebody tickling me"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Lion"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Play with friends"</div>
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What is your favorite TV show? "Ultimate Spider-man" </div>
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What is your favorite color? "Red"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "As I know" (Knowledge, A song Christian wrote back in the day with the band)</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Parker and Carter and Gregory"</div>
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What do you like to do with Daddy? "Jumping on the trampoline and playing with him" </div>
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What do your want to be when you grow up? "Doctor"</div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Christmas and Disneyland" </div>
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What makes you happy? "Friends that have treats and fruit snacks"</div>
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What is your favorite animal? "Giraffe" </div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? "Fruit snacks and cheese"</div>
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What is your favorite thing to do? "Paint" </div>
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What is your favorite TV show? "Ariel" </div>
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What is your favorite color? "Red and Pink"</div>
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What is your favorite song? "I am a Child of God"</div>
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Who is your best friend? "Morgan" </div>
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What is the most exciting thing that happened this year? "Having an Ariel party and cake" </div>
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We loved Christmas this year! We loved being in our own home, playing with snow in the backyard, seeing Santa, and having Christian home for a good long break! We are excited for 2013 and hope this little girl coming is our only big change. Naming this girl has been harder than the other two, but at least we have a few good suggestions, Kate thinks it should be Ariel and Benton wants to name her Treasure. I'm sure it will be one of those 2 :) AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-7777143683852839462012-11-30T19:38:00.002-07:002012-11-30T19:38:30.607-07:00Excited<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Kate is so excited (and so are the rest of us) to be having another baby girl! She is coming in March and we can't wait to meet her. This has been a year full of changes from moving to our house, buying a 2nd car, meeting new friends, and now to become a family of 5. Hooray for the good things in life!AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-66996269301973665022012-10-14T21:47:00.000-06:002012-10-14T21:47:40.058-06:00Benton Turned 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sleeping out in the tent. The girls only made it for about 20 mins before heading inside to our beds. There was no way Benton was caving in and going to his bed, thanks Christian for being a good sport!</div>
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She LOVED the cake and still a few weeks later talks about how great it was!<br />
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We had a few little princesses from the neighborhood over, we heard squeals and giggles the whole time. I think Kate was in heaven!<br />
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Dancing around the room.</div>
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To top the night off we celebrated Kate's and my Dad's Birthday with cake and ice cream.</div>
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Happy 3rd Birthday Kate, we love you!</div>
AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-56591692301606893102012-09-16T13:49:00.000-06:002012-09-16T13:49:21.899-06:00Suzanne's BirthdayChristian here: <br />
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It is not too often that I get a chance to highjack the family blog, but today is a special occasion. <u>It is Suzanne's Birthday</u>. I just wanted to share with everyone some reasons why I fell in love with this woman and remain smitten to this day.<br />
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Suzanne is the most caring individual that I know. She loves her family, friends, and neighbors. She is constantly serving those around her. She is an example to me of how to have charity for those around me. She gives of her time, talents, and energy to bless the lives of others. Whether it is serving in a church calling, babysitting for friends, making meals for those in need, talking on the phone in order to console or uplift others, or her late night conversations with me about how to help others, she demonstrates genuine love for her fellow brothers and sisters. She has taught me the relationship between time and love by giving of her time to bless those around her.<br />
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Her days generally consists of serving Benton, Kate, and me. We are so lucky to have her as our wife/mother. Benton and Kate adore Suzanne. She is a wonderful mother who plans play dates with friends, field trips to the museums or library, science experiments, and alone time with the kiddos. I couldn't ask for a better mother for my children. To her kids and me, she is a superhero.<br />
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She is so fun to be with. She loves to go on hikes, go to movies, go to sewing class, run (by the way, good job on the 10k), go to book club (even though I don't think they read any books), and spending time with her friends and family. She has a fun-loving personality that constantly boosts my spirits. She fully engages in any activity with which she is involved. She wants every gathering to be a success regardless of whether or not she was the one who organized it.<br />
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Suzanne, I love you and honor you today (and always) for all that you do for me and others. I hope you have a wonderful birthday.<br />
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My sweet little sister returned to her Heavenly Father yesterday morning. She was the best to laugh with, shop with, and have Friday Movie day with.She was a wonderful mother and friend. We will all miss her!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">5/29/88 - 6/24/12 </span></div>AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-23697620206502732032012-01-31T15:50:00.000-07:002012-01-31T15:50:11.235-07:00Just Because<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/ghZt2cILcCU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>I have been loving this song today. I'm happy Christian asked me to marry him in his parents kitchen almost 7 years ago.AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-54238148730316854342012-01-26T14:22:00.000-07:002012-01-26T14:22:02.438-07:00A Little Bit About them<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v8JzPulk3CI/TyHDMKVpQzI/AAAAAAAAArY/xLASQ_ZD0yQ/s1600/IMG_4529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v8JzPulk3CI/TyHDMKVpQzI/AAAAAAAAArY/xLASQ_ZD0yQ/s320/IMG_4529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Benton age 4 </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What makes you happy? "Not getting mad at me"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite animal? "Dinosaur"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite thins to eat? "Corn dogs"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your least favorite thing to eat? "Pizza"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite thing to do? "Play with friends or just playing with Parker"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite TV show? "Star Wars"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite color? "Red, green, yellow, black, and white and orange oh and purple"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite song? "Of course I have a favorite song, its like a hula hoop...from Alvin and Chipmunks"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who is your best friend? "Parker"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you like to do with Daddy? "Sword fighting" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do your want to be when you grow up? "Fireman" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwEntA6GEwE/TyHDaCJ7R7I/AAAAAAAAArg/Ns6KL4GYaTk/s1600/IMG_4445+copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NwEntA6GEwE/TyHDaCJ7R7I/AAAAAAAAArg/Ns6KL4GYaTk/s320/IMG_4445+copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Kate age 2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What makes you happy? "Kate"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite animal? "Puppy" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite thing to eat? "apples"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your least favorite thing to eat? "yucky stuff" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite thing to do? "Play princess"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite TV show? "Princess" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite color? "Pink"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What is your favorite song? "At last I see the light" (the Tangled song)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Who is your best friend? "Repunzel" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do you like to do with Daddy? "Play in my room" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What do your want to be when you grow up? "Have a baby" </div>AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-55080031439905234002011-11-18T19:34:00.000-07:002011-11-18T19:34:30.013-07:00BentonBenton always wants to share his testimony at church, but he wants us to help him. So for FHE we had him put a bag together of all the things he believed in: book of mormon, jesus... and then we all bore our testimonies. Benton's testimony went like this: "I want to bear my testimony. I have this sister and she does not know how to share. It is really frustrating and we try and teach her to share, in the name of Jesus Christ Amen." When we said a testimony is something we believe in, he said "yeah I do believe Kate can't share."<br />
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We were driving in the car and Christian and I were talking about something coming up and he said "Oh that stinks we have to..." and Benton in the back said "Oh no that was me, I have been tooting back here."<br />
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At playgroup a few of the kids chased Kate and it scared her. Benton sat down on the floor and held her saying "its okay little sister I am here." Then he stood her up and took her by the hand and made all of the friends say sorry to her and give her a hug.<br />
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For some reason Benton was waking up in the middle of the night, just to be awake. I woke up at 4am to find all of the lights in the house on and him watching Netflix with a box of cereal. We went out the next day and bought a clock and showed him what time he could come out. The next morning I asked him how it went and he said "Well I woke up and it wasn't quite 7, so I just watched a few movies until it was 7." I told him that isn't how it works and he said "yeah mom I tried that and it just doesn't work for me."AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-69203870808529635682011-08-23T13:22:00.000-06:002011-08-23T13:22:46.673-06:00These 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bqifWR14vhg/TlP8GPziF1I/AAAAAAAAArM/uOKN3l4bhFM/s1600/GEDC2459.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bqifWR14vhg/TlP8GPziF1I/AAAAAAAAArM/uOKN3l4bhFM/s320/GEDC2459.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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A few things I love:<br />
<ul><li>Benton tries to help Kate say the prayer.</li>
<li> When she is crying he will tell her "its okay little sister I am here."</li>
<li>She looks for him first thing in the morning.</li>
<li>They play hide and seek together.</li>
<li>He can get her out of her crib.</li>
<li>He will climb in her crib with her and play.</li>
<li>She never likes to hear him cry, just because it makes her sad. </li>
</ul>I hope they always keep this close of a relationship! <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgB5sYy807o/TlP4J3gjluI/AAAAAAAAArE/9z2UI3jdLHs/s1600/GEDC2534.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mgB5sYy807o/TlP4J3gjluI/AAAAAAAAArE/9z2UI3jdLHs/s320/GEDC2534.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Benton kept telling everyone when he got his full Iron Man suit he would get his powers. He was pretty excited to finally get that suit...and he has worn it almost daily since.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ITGyuJ6E1ZA/TlP4SVc4l-I/AAAAAAAAArI/7Wh2llJHoAI/s1600/GEDC2532.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ITGyuJ6E1ZA/TlP4SVc4l-I/AAAAAAAAArI/7Wh2llJHoAI/s320/GEDC2532.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Benton loves the Utes, even though most of his cousins are Cougar fans. I think his favorite part of the week was spending time with his cousins, thanks to everyone for making it a fantastic week!AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-16945546784119734562011-07-11T13:07:00.000-06:002011-07-11T13:07:14.659-06:00Congrats to Alisa and Drew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMeX_59_jPM/ThtHkK8i4vI/AAAAAAAAAq0/vdhafhTI9Tk/s1600/GEDC2274.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMeX_59_jPM/ThtHkK8i4vI/AAAAAAAAAq0/vdhafhTI9Tk/s320/GEDC2274.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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Christian's sister, Alisa, got married a couple of weeks ago. She was beautiful and the wedding turned out great! Welcome to the Andersen Family, Drew!<br />
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</a></div> We are going in a few weeks to a cabin for youth conference, so a few people from the ward went up to check it all out. A great weekend, and all thanks to Elder and Sister Cheney (a service missionary couple in our ward)! They are definitely some of the best hosts I have ever had! It makes us want to buy a cabin, but I guess the smart thing to do would buy a house first. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5-_E5oPey8/ThtEgLP7wAI/AAAAAAAAAqc/fxJARSAp0KM/s1600/GEDC2327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5-_E5oPey8/ThtEgLP7wAI/AAAAAAAAAqc/fxJARSAp0KM/s320/GEDC2327.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Kate fell in love with Elder Cheney. He carried her on the hike and picked flowers with her. The pic below you can see her holding his hand, so sweet!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXtv2EN5xmo/ThtD-3hYpmI/AAAAAAAAAqM/EOZfFje7Le4/s1600/GEDC2281.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bXtv2EN5xmo/ThtD-3hYpmI/AAAAAAAAAqM/EOZfFje7Le4/s320/GEDC2281.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-56814145410997257582011-06-04T21:08:00.000-06:002011-06-04T21:08:04.070-06:00She isn't old enough!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83yN3VMfCVY/TervUVEj0MI/AAAAAAAAAqI/r6H1QwUunDc/s1600/GEDC2092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83yN3VMfCVY/TervUVEj0MI/AAAAAAAAAqI/r6H1QwUunDc/s320/GEDC2092.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> We went to Moab/Arches a few weeks ago with our good friends and discovered Kate isn't old enough for camping! Well, she liked being there in the day, just not at night...she cried both nights and I had to sleep holding her. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xvnvKn0ipE4/TerqpGKERkI/AAAAAAAAAps/bo5eNoWkOU4/s1600/GEDC2085.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xvnvKn0ipE4/TerqpGKERkI/AAAAAAAAAps/bo5eNoWkOU4/s320/GEDC2085.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Arches is great for hiking/walking which is perfect for kids!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b--eRPE54U0/TertitBNBXI/AAAAAAAAApw/ziD1OuJHRQQ/s1600/GEDC2103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b--eRPE54U0/TertitBNBXI/AAAAAAAAApw/ziD1OuJHRQQ/s320/GEDC2103.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> We loved the sand hill, and here is Mr. Cool to prove it!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5pS0ouKp34w/TertoEwAcCI/AAAAAAAAAp0/xdOgRr3awsQ/s1600/GEDC2068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5pS0ouKp34w/TertoEwAcCI/AAAAAAAAAp0/xdOgRr3awsQ/s320/GEDC2068.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Benton was in charge of finding all the insects, lizards, and bugs. He did a great job!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQdcveKFX3A/Tert1BSlsmI/AAAAAAAAAp4/cRqrbX6gWSU/s1600/GEDC2087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQdcveKFX3A/Tert1BSlsmI/AAAAAAAAAp4/cRqrbX6gWSU/s320/GEDC2087.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Kate LOVED hiking on her Dad's back and even took a nap or two up there.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5oEGKxBidHo/TerukR9W4WI/AAAAAAAAAqE/EBO647ZuRXs/s1600/GEDC2072.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5oEGKxBidHo/TerukR9W4WI/AAAAAAAAAqE/EBO647ZuRXs/s320/GEDC2072.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> Benton was in heaven the entire time. This boy loves to climb anything!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bREb_6m6Uzk/TeruYui-LbI/AAAAAAAAAqA/BCwojdY4zR4/s1600/GEDC2119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bREb_6m6Uzk/TeruYui-LbI/AAAAAAAAAqA/BCwojdY4zR4/s320/GEDC2119.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> This is what happens when you sleep with Kate on a camping trip! He was so tired that he was sleeping while trying to eat his rice krispie treat.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cQx2XEgXpXM/TeruH3zkxCI/AAAAAAAAAp8/kRcz29J5irU/s1600/GEDC2109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cQx2XEgXpXM/TeruH3zkxCI/AAAAAAAAAp8/kRcz29J5irU/s320/GEDC2109.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>This little miss was super hesitant about the sand, but we finally convinced her to sit in it and pick it up. She never did walk in it though...maybe next time.<br />
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It was a great trip despite the lack of sleep, but I guess that is to be expected. I think next time I will just stay one night, I can handle anything for one night. Thanks Emily and Spencer for the great memories!AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-53609622356074236902011-04-26T14:25:00.000-06:002011-04-26T14:25:11.680-06:00What can be cuter?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What can be cuter than 2 handsome boys?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PyIS0p0gap8/TbcpoFt3ZrI/AAAAAAAAApk/VFE2kJTBjKE/s1600/CIMG0177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PyIS0p0gap8/TbcpoFt3ZrI/AAAAAAAAApk/VFE2kJTBjKE/s320/CIMG0177.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe 2 cute girls?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HJZRa7_QqA0/TbcpIAhLerI/AAAAAAAAApg/hdZcEjBa_NU/s1600/CIMG0330.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HJZRa7_QqA0/TbcpIAhLerI/AAAAAAAAApg/hdZcEjBa_NU/s320/CIMG0330.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>We miss you guys! Please move back!!AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-55119511126367709072011-04-26T14:17:00.001-06:002011-04-26T15:20:42.180-06:00Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-722LivkWouE/TbckYDLCRFI/AAAAAAAAApM/XiIlvAWjAWc/s1600/CIMG0342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-722LivkWouE/TbckYDLCRFI/AAAAAAAAApM/XiIlvAWjAWc/s320/CIMG0342.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> I have great memories of getting up early Saturday morning and hitting up all the Easter Egg hunts, so I was excited to add this tradition to our family. I knew the hunt started at 9am, so we were up and going trying to hurry down to the park, but just as we were about to leave Kate needed to go potty, and girl cannot be rushed! We hurried down and arrived at 9:03, just in time to see all the kids running and collecting candy (why do they only last 2 minutes??). We tried to join in, but only ended up with one piece for Kate and one for Benton. I felt so bad and then felt even worse when Benton started crying that he didn't even find one egg. I wanted to cry with him, but thankfully a wonderful mom saw what was going on. She quickly brought her 2 year old son over and with a little coaxing talked him into sharing his candy with my kids. I wanted to hug this lady. She didn't know us and probably would never see us again, but she went out of her way to make our Easter a wonderful and memorable one. I hope next year when I do show up on time I can remember to look for the sad empty handed kids. <br />
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Their was face painting (Alisa even got in on the action).<br />
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Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter, it really is one of my favorite holidays.AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-74946006076713575022011-03-31T20:29:00.000-06:002011-03-31T20:29:32.529-06:00ParticularI have learned over the years that Benton is quite particular. For instance several months ago we started leaving the hall light on and his door cracked a few inches. Well now he can't go to sleep unless the door is closed to that exact spot. Or he likes to be tucked in starting with his small blankie on his feet first, then larger ones on top, no exceptions. The other night I was out and Christian started a movie for he and Benton. Benton fell asleep in his clothes on the couch, so not wanting to wake him up Christian put him to bed in his clothes. Well sometime around 4am Benton wakes up screaming "DAD!!" Naturally Christian jumped out of bed expecting to see blood or a burglar, but instead Benton just reminded him that he "forgot" to put his p.j.'s on. I guess it can be confusing to sleep in your jeans, right?AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-74041531739613309922011-03-30T15:00:00.000-06:002011-03-30T15:00:59.866-06:00FHE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AcaZmcC-mXg/TZOV7EVZdGI/AAAAAAAAAo4/a4YcSwUbDuY/s1600/GEDC1829.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div> For family night I try and have a lesson (which usually ends up being super quick and Christian is typically holding Benton until I finish), but what really gets our kids excited about family night is all the fun activities we do, or at least they think they are fun!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">One game (which is Benton's favorite) consists of putting odd clothing into a bag, music, a timer, and passing the bag to each person. Whoever is holding the bag when the music ends gets to pick out an article to wear.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AcaZmcC-mXg/TZOV7EVZdGI/AAAAAAAAAo4/a4YcSwUbDuY/s1600/GEDC1829.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AcaZmcC-mXg/TZOV7EVZdGI/AAAAAAAAAo4/a4YcSwUbDuY/s320/GEDC1829.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It is always more fun when the dad gets involved!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I guess our family nights aren't the most spiritual, but at least we have fun, that counts right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>AndersenFamilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07808708200040861357noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4113146380221679103.post-13519824168073579782011-01-31T15:56:00.001-07:002011-01-31T15:57:12.078-07:002011 InterviewR. B. Andersen<br />
2011 Interview<br />
1. Favorite cereal? Cheerios<br />
2. Favorite vegetable? Carrots<br />
3. Favorite drink? Apple Juice<br />
4. Favorite toy? Race Track<br />
5. Favorite TV show? Toy Story 3<br />
6. Favorite game? Star Wars Game<br />
7. Favorite Book? Star Wars Book<br />
8. Favorite Restaurant? Cafe Rio<br />
9. Favorite Holiday? Easter<br />
10. Favorite animal? Pigs<br />
11. If you could change your name what would you choose? B<br />
12. Where do you want to go on vacation this year? California<br />
13. What do you love about each person in our family? <br />
Dad – Cause he is bigger<br />
Mom – plays toys with me<br />
Kate – plays in my room<br />
14. What are some of your wishes for this year?<br />
I want to play toys this year.<br />
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