Having a great time camping

We went camping up in the Uinta Mountains this last weekend and had a great time. we were camping down by the river and we had Mortimer the Moose come and hang out for a while the first day. He just stayed down by the river and ate all afternoon. Saturday we went up to where the sheep were and rode horses and fished in the pond. We didn't catch anything but we did have a fun time. Thomas loved throwing the stick for Lelo. The big kids were off making forts and fighting the bad guys. I am glad to be home now even though I have a TON of laundry to do.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Collin turned 33 yesterday. The kids and I got him a new cooler, and a new camping chair. Good thing we are going camping this weekend. Happy Birthday Sweety!

Anderson Family Reunion

This weekend was the annual Anderson Family reunion at Palisades State Park. As soon as we got there the kids were asking to go to the lake. I told them they could take their buckets and shovels down and wade in the water. But when I got down to the beach both Abby and Katy were completely soaked up to their necks. The next day we went for a hike up the hillside that was near us. The kids were scaling the small cliffs as if they were pro rock climbers. When we got to the top we could see Gunnison Res, Nine mile res, and of coarse Palisade Lake. IT was great fun. As soon as we hiked down the hill we got into our swimming suits and went to the lake. We all had fun catching minnows, and going out in the boats. Abby even swam back from the dock (a platform that floats out in the water off from the beach) with me and had a good time. So here are some pictures from our adventure. Enjoy!

Fourth of July

Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. We love to go up to Henefer and visit with family. We started Friday night with the potato races. This is where men on horseback try to spear a potato and get it in the goal while the other team tries to stop them. It is fun to watch. Saturday morning we got up and went to the park for breakfast, then we stayed there and watched the local dance teams show us their stuff. The kids took time off to ride Taffy the horse. Katy was having so much fun it was hard to get her off the horse. That night we got to attend the concert in the park. Charley Jenkins put on a great show, we even got autographed Cd's, the kids have been singing his songs for the past two days. On the way home we stopped at bridal veil falls and let the kids see the water falls.

The kids playing while they waited for the concert to start.


The Family waiting for the concert.

Riding Taffy


Sorry Katy is picking her nose in this one but they are supposed to be showing off the bracelets that they got from a plane that flew over head.




Today was Katy's birthday she got a brand new bike from us, she was so excited to pick it out.
Thomas posing for a picture

Katy showing off her new bike

Collin and the kids at Bridal Veil Falls (I am taking the picture)

Beautiful Rainbow

Well we have been having a lot of rain out here in the desert. But today the sun came out after it rained most of the day and we got a really intense double rainbow. I have never seen the colors so bright as they were today. It was amazing.

Oh yeah, we moved to Price two weeks ago and I am almost done unpacking.

End of the year school programs

Well my cute little Abby finished kindergarten last week. They had a great program where all the kid got to pick a nursery rhyme and then dress up as a character in that rhyme. Abby picked Mary had a little lamb. So she wore her cute blue dress and a fancy hat. Wednesday when we got the local paper there was a picture of our little cutie for all to see. Abby was really excited to be in the paper.


Katy also had her program. They did a third grade talent show. Katy sung "Castle on a Cloud" from Les Mes. But I recorded that with my camcorder and I don't know how to put that onto my blog yet. But she did great. I was so proud, I had a hard time trying not to cry.

Pictures of our new home!

We don't actually close until June 4th but we were at the house today to meet with the inspector and all went well in that department. So I took some pictures to show you all since none of you have seen it yet. The girls are super excited about the club house in the back yard. ( and yes Liz, every room has an accent wall, I thought that you would appreciate that) Becca, I have lots more pictures but it takes forever for them to load on the computer so I will show them to you Memorial Day weekend. I am really getting excited for the big move now.
This is the hallway to the rooms and downstairs. The front door is just off to the left in the picture.

This is the back patio, and the back yard

Thomas is on his way to check out the club house

This is extra parking, (everyone in Price owns a trailer) and the basketball hoop

The house from the front

the wet bar and fireplace in the basement family room.


the fireplace in the front room

The kitchen