What can be cuter?

What can be cuter than 2 handsome boys?

Maybe 2 cute girls?

We miss you guys! Please move back!!

Easter

 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. 

 It was fun to have Grandmom come!

Their was face painting (Alisa even got in on the action).

 Benton with his cousins, I love that the older kids are pushing the younger ones.  Benton is always happy when he is with his cousins!

Little miss Kate playing with Logan, this girl is growing up way too fast!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter, it really is one of my favorite holidays.

Particular

I 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?

FHE

 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!

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.

 

 It is always more fun when the dad gets involved!

Benton wanted to put everything on this time. 

One night we acted out Noah's Arc...a big hit, especially when it involved moving our couches together!

 

I guess our family nights aren't the most spiritual, but at least we have fun, that counts right? 

2011 Interview

R. B. Andersen
2011 Interview
1. Favorite cereal? Cheerios
2. Favorite vegetable? Carrots
3. Favorite drink? Apple Juice
4. Favorite toy? Race Track
5. Favorite TV show? Toy Story 3
6. Favorite game? Star Wars Game
7. Favorite Book? Star Wars Book
8. Favorite Restaurant? Cafe Rio
9. Favorite Holiday? Easter
10. Favorite animal? Pigs
11. If you could change your name what would you choose? B
12. Where do you want to go on vacation this year? California
13. What do you love about each person in our family?
Dad – Cause he is bigger
Mom – plays toys with me
Kate – plays in my room
14. What are some of your wishes for this year?
I want to play toys this year.

And there you have it.

Disney on Ice

We went to Disney on Ice last weekend and had a great time, but my favorite picture was of this little girl.  She came dressed up in her Minnie outfit and actually really liked the first 30 mins of the show, then she got tired and fell asleep.  Benton loved it, but was a little disappointed due to his misunderstanding thinking it was "DisneyLAND" on ice.  He kept asking where the rides were.  

3 Falls

2008

 2009

2010

I guess I feel like I need to document our time in the leaves since we have spent 15+ hours each year cleaning them up!  

*Kate doesn't enjoy them nearly as much as Benton does...they actually really bug her, funny girl.