Saturday, October 31, 2009

Andersons October Recap



Happy Halloween to all. I decided to maybe try and post once a month at least so here is

all of our late September/October happenings.....(sorry again for the misorder and sloppy formating I just cant figure it out, I tried to move pics after and it started to but shut off my computer twice in a row so instead of risk it I'm just going to leave it be... sloppy as it maybe.)



visiting California for Dad's b.day. We had a great visit with all.











Visiting Jeremy and Kathryns and going for a walk with them......Rilan's first football game....watching Colby play.















Our Road trip, Rilan's first beach experience on the coast of Washington





Heath's mega birthday slumber party ack!







my b.day Jen made a great dinner and dessert for me...the cake had all 31 candles, thank goodness their house didn't burn down







recognize huntsville lake with pretty autumn colors?













my b.day gift set up on our porch...a comfy hammock............if it would only get warmer again!









taking a family walk up in Huntsville
















Rilan using his bouncer not quite sure what to do with it yet......














our solution to the cutest bedhog ever. love the crib john and cris!















the cutest bedhog ever..













my big assembly project........office furniture














more unassembled wood in the office
















weeks later!













our road trip a beautifull view through mid Washington on 90....icy but beutiful..pictures don't do the things we saw justice














Beautifull Oregon Mulnomah falls about an hour east of Justin and Alisa







































in the mining museum in Butte Montana, an old mine structure very interesting and cool.










a luminous storm coming in the same day we walked up there with Amber and Heath










The town of Butte Montana















on a walk with Justin just above his place!
















In front of their appartment...we had a great visit loved the resteraunt too they took us too very fun original great food!









Alisa holding a crying baby....looks ready to cry herself ;)...she really did great holding him though for a big while before and he was already grumpy!










A aircraft carrier in Bremonton Wa...we got to tour one as our niece Sarah's husband is in the Navy. very intersting.




Friday, October 23, 2009

Mom & Dad's Christmas list

Well, Dad and I have actually created a Christmas Wish list!

Dad:
a trifold wallet
Vermont Country Store non elastic crew socks - black H1120 $9.90 (8.90 ea. for 2) size 13 for 11 1/2 to 12 shoe (although Dad's shoe size is 11 EEEEE)
colored one pocket short sleeve T shirts XLT (regular shirts though he prefers XXLT)
Levi Action slacks black 42/30 (Mervyns and Penneys used to carry them)
100% cotton, white handkerchiefs

Mom:
ironing board one that doesn't screech when I open it!
sweaters/tops size M
binoculars
Tramontina 6 1/2 quart enameled cast-iron Dutch oven (Cook's Illustrated said $44.97)
Cuisipro 5 pc. stainless steel oval measuring spoons
All Clad stainless steel 2 qt. saucepan w lid - expensive! $139.95 joint family gift???
high heat scraper (spatula)
flat edged wooden spoon
William Sonoma dial a slice apple divider (19.95) recommended by Cook's Illustrated
new mouse for computer?

I was going to add some current pictures but it won't let me ~ when I click on the add image icon the 'Save Now' rectangle responds!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Christmas Calander Months

I haven't heard from anyone requesting months so I just assigned them random style :). I hope that's ok. Sorry this is coming a little late to you too.....if you could have them to me by first of December/end of November sortof thing that would be great...but I really do need them by then because I haven't done this before and want time to make sure I can do this well. Thanks. I love our yearly calanders. No real theme, do what you want featuring your own family with the idea of highlights of our 2009 year bieng the main theme for at least one month maybe but yeah do what you want.
Jan.- Jill and Thain
Feb.- Justin and Alisa
Mar- Jeremy and Kathryn
Apr- Mom and Dad
May- John and Cris
June- Jen and Nate
July- Jill and Thain
Aug- Justin and Alisa
Sept.- Jeremy and Kathryn
Oct.- Mom and Dad
Nov.- John and Cris
Dec.- Jen and Nate