Why do I suck at Blogging? I seriously thought I was getting better at it, but apparently I am not! One day I tell myself, and then three months pass and I still haven't written anything since our Anniversary. Lame! One Day...Ha!

Brighton and his new bear Jazz

I will take you through a quick recap of the past three months. February we celebrated Ben's 29th birthday, and Brighton's 2nd Birthday.  What a fun month for Birthdays! We celebrate alot at the end of February. It sometimes is a blur. Ben could seriously care less about his birthday so we combined it with Brighton's birthday. I don't think it's fair to Ben but he doesn't mind one bit. Next year will be different.
In March Ben got asked to be on another Wood Badge course. I say Yuck! He enjoys every minute of it! So I can't complain too much although I do. Ha!
April came and went...Ben finished another semester of school. I survived another semester. We still have a lot to go but there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.
And here it is May already. Our weekends will consist of working at the theatre, going to St. George to see Brian Regan, and Ben starts Summer School on Monday. Yes, our lives are exciting...don't you wish you were us ;)

Ben and I at the Dallas vs. Jazz Game! What an Awesome Game!

6 Years!

Ben and I celebrated our 6th anniversary this past weekend. Brighton stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Anderson, and Cherokee got to stay with Grandma Natter. We knew it was going to be a slim anniversary. I normally try and get us a hotel room and plan something fun for the weekend but our weekend at home was just as memorable I think. I told Ben at the first of the week last week that we were going to build a fort in our living room and just play games and be lazy for once in our busy lives. When Ben got home on Friday night we opened our gifts from each other. I bought him Moneyball he bought me Something Borrowed. We ordered our favorite pizza from Papa John's. Ben's favorite is the BBQ Chicken Pizza and mine is the Spinach alfredo pizza. We ran to the theatre after picking up our pizza and got ourselves some drinks and some popcorn for our movies. It was such a good night. We moved our mattress in the living room and built ourselves what we called a "fort" it was more like a jail cell if you ask me but we just went with it and had a great night. We even got a couple of games of Skip Bo in. Although, Ben beats me everytime. I managed to beat him once. When my pile only had ten cards in it while his had 20. Ha! Saturday we got up and went walking than we came home and were lazy all day. It was so nice not to have to do anything for a change! We headed to the Bountiful Temple later in the afternoon on Saturday. We hit the 5:30 session. I was so thrilled to be able to go to the temple with Ben. I think it helped us have a good week this past week. I was grateful to feel the spirit while at the temple and be able to remember what covenants we made this time 6 years ago (although a day behind this year). After the temple we headed to our favorite Mexican Restaurant and enjoyed a delicious dinner as always and even indulged in the best fried ice cream. I seriously could NOT stop eating it. It was so good!!! Maybe that is why we never get dessert after we eat because I eat it all. After we enjoyed dinner we headed to G & G Anderson's to get Brighton. It was a great weekend spent with the Man I Love. I just wish it could have been a little longer. I am thinking that once Ben graduates school we'll go on a vacation just the two of us. That day cannot come fast enough.

Blast throught the Past!

This is the first picture of 2012. We never got a picture of us on our anniversary. So this will have to do! I love this picture though. Brighton's face is priceless! Also, it goes to show that he is the center of our world!

Andersons' Top 11 in 11

11- Brighton's 1st Birthday Party with Family and Friends

10- Brighton's many sleepovers with Grandma Natter, Grandma and Grandpa Anderson, and Grandpa and Grandma Bennion

9- Spent lots of time with Grandma's and Grandpa's

8- Adult Trip to Lake Powell in August

7- Ben and KoriAnn got called to teach Valiant 10 together

6- We put our house up for sale

5- Ben was a Troop Guide for a Wood Badge Staff

4- We got a new Truck

3- Ben finished another Semester of school....hopefully only
     three more left!

2- We are debt free...except for our HOME :)

1- We are all Happy and Healthy!
                                        
               Here is to 2012! We can't wait for what is to come.

Christmas 2010

Wow! It was an awesome Christmas. My Mom spent the night here at our house. It is always fun to have my Mom here with us. We woke up early on Christmas morning and unwrapped presents. We are such spoiled kids. Brighton enjoyed his basketball hoop from Santa. Santa also got him a baseball thing to, but he is not into that so much. He got new church clothes, shoes, and blocks from santa. All of Brighton's grandparents spoiled him rotten. He managed to get lots of cars, trains, books, and clothes. Our house is suddenly feeling smaller and smaller. Socks, clothes belts, scarfs, gloves, new bed sheets, workout clothes, gift cards, money, and wicked tickets were the highlight of mine and Ben's Christmas. We honestly have more than we ever deserve. We spent the morning at church, came home took a nap, and headed for Salt Lake. We stopped at Grandma Bennion's to see everyone and then ended our night at Grandma and Grandpa Anderson's house. It was so great to be with family. We would have it no other way. We are so grateful for the birth of our Savior, and for this time of year to reflect on this wonderful miracle. We are so blessed with great family and friends. For each of you, thank you for being a part of our lives!

Brighton when he first saw all of his presents

Brighton Loves his Basketball Hoop

We gave my Mom scriptures. It is a blue quad with her name engraved in it. She loved it! She is crying. It was priceless and made me tear up too.

Brighton's New Truck



Merry Christmas!
Love,
The Anderson's

Vehicles

In August...Ben rear ended someone over on  Larsen Lane. We just barely got his vehicle fixed just a few weeks ago. The other night he pulled out onto Washington Boulevard and someone smacked right into him. He swears he didn't see the car that he pulled out in front of. I came home not in a good mood once I got the voicemail that Ben had gotten into another car accident. My mind was racing about what we were going to do, and how we were going to pay for what was going to have to be fixed or bought. Considering that in his voicemail he told me that he thinks that he totaled the truck. It was a sad week for us. We didn't know what to think or do. Ben was planning on going to Brigham on Monday to see what they could find vehicle wise. We decided that we needed to find a new truck for Ben. We were not looking forward to going back into debt for a vehicle, but we knew that is what we had to do.
We spent Christmas Eve at Ben's parents house catching up with extended family and grandparents. It was great to see everyone. Once it was time to go Dad asked us how we we're going to get all of our  christmas presents in our trunk. I wasn't too worried considering that we were going to come back down to Salt Lake on Christmas and we could fit all of the stuff that we didn't get in our trunk that next day.  I didn't realize that there was three totes full of food storage, a box of diapers for Brighton and wipes. I couldn't believe how much they gave us. I was so thrilled. I was soon to be even more excited when my father in law shoved me outside to see if we could fit all of that stuff in our vehicle...and when I stepped outside I found this...

Seriously, how awesome is that?? Pretty Awesome. I totally love my Inlaws. I truly believe that they are answers to prayers. They are so giving and they always take care of us. They know when we are stressed and need some talking to or need some help. They are amazing people! This is a Christmas gift and a Graduation gift for when Ben finally graduates college. Which is next December...we hope!

Temple Square

If you know The Anderson's you know that getting together is a rare occasion. We spend time with Mom and Dad Anderson at their house, or our house and so getting out and actually doing something is unique. So, it is a rare occasion to see something like Mom, Dad, Uncle Tyler, Ben, Brighton and myself at Temple Square together on a weeknight.  On the 20th we headed to Temple Square to spend the evening with them. Mom and Dad treated us to Sizzler before going to temple square. Once we made it to temple square we tried to keep Brighton's hands warm because he refused he gloves. Instead of getting in his stroller he was content with staying in arms of anyone that was willing to hold him. Which mainly consisted of Grandma, Grandpa and Tyler. I must say I got a nice break. Brighton was fascinated with the lights. He kept saying "Light" in his cute little voice. It was a nice night together to be with family. I had to get a photo of it because it is so rare. I kind of forced everyone to take a picture. I think Mom was a little shocked that I just handed my camera to someone and asked the gentleman to take a picture of all of us. I am hoping that things like this continue. Next task with the Anderson's would be family pictures of all of us. It will be priceless!

Visit to see the Boise Bennion's

My cousin Andrew graduated from Boise State University on Friday December 16th. My Dad, Grandma Bennion, Aunt Ellen and Uncle Kevin were heading up to Boise Thursday night and so I decided to tag along with them. We laughed a lot. They had some good chats. Some very serious and some very funny. I was in the back all by myself so I either slept, watched a movie or pretended to listen to their conversations ;) But for the most part, it was a fun trip. My Dad and Uncle Kevin seriously are so funny together. They teased us girls alot, but I know we wouldn't have it any other way. When we got into Boise it took forever to find the hotel. Guys don't ask for directions, girls do. Grandma kept saying "Do you want me to call Dorothy" No! Would be the guys comment. We finally made it to the our hotel, dumped our stuff off and went to Aunt Dorothy's house for dinner. It was SO good to see Aunt Dorothy, Cameron, and Andrew. I seriously think the last time I saw Andrew was when Uncle Jan (Andrew's Dad) passed away...almost six years ago! Next time, we are not waiting so long to see them. Andrew and I are seven months apart. He was born in January and I was born in August. I have always felt very close to Andrew even if we don't see each other very often at all. We ate a very yummy dinner at Dorothy's. I am sure we chatter their ears off. We decided it was time to head back to the hotel so that everyone could get some sleep for the graduation in the morning.
We had to run to Walgreen's and get some ear plugs because my Dad and uncle Kevin snore. Kudos to my Dad for not snoring at all and Uncle Kevin for snoring, but not too loud. I had earplugs in that worked wonders so I didn't have a problem there. I must say though, that pull out couches are HORRIBLE to sleep on, but I managed.
We woke up bright and early on Friday morning. We ate breakfast and got ready and headed to BSU for the graduation. It was a neat graduation. I could feel Uncle Jan there. I am sure everyone else could too. Aunt Dorothy would cry at times, I held back the tears. I was pretty proud of myself :) I am normally a ball baby.
After the graduation we headed for lunch. It took FOREVER to get out of the parking garage. At one point Grandma Bennion was ready to get out of the car and pound some Professor for stopping traffic. She kept calling the lady an a-hole! It was hiliarious! I put on my headphones and watched a DVD. Let's just say the movie was halfway over by the time we got to the restaurant because once again the guys would NOT ask for directions.
Backing up to Friday morning in the hotel because everyone must know this story in blogland. My Dad and I have never been to see Uncle Jan's grave. I believe Kevin, Ellen and Grandma have been up there once right after his headston was put in but that is all. So...the plan was after lunch to go and see Jan's grave. While getting ready in the morning Kevin got a newspaper and saw that there was going to be a snowmobile back flip contest at the Walmart in Idaho and so my Dad being the jockster that he is came up with a plan...After my aunt Ellen and Grandma got done eating breakfast and came back up to the hotel room my Dad broke the news to Grandma. Here is how it went...  "Mom, after the graduation and lunch we are not going to have time to go to Jan's grave because we need to go to the snowmobile back flip contest at the local walmart"
Grandma's face was priceless. Seriously Megann you would have died of laughter.
But anyways we all started busting up laughing because my Grandma did not find it funny at all. She told my Dad she normally can differtiate between a joke and being serious but you just don't mess with her like that.
After a yummy lunch, we headed to Uncle Jan's grave. Grandma started crying the second we pulled into the gates. We chatted around his grave for a bit and Cameron was telling Kevin and I about some of the graves and the people that were laid to rest and their stories. It was a humbling experience for me. I was so grateful we got to go and see his grave and visit and talk about some memories that we have of him.
My aunt Dorothy goes up there alot. After six years she says she tries to go up every Sunday. How priceless is that! I am sure Uncle Jan is so anxious for his wife to get back to him. But for now, him and Grandpa Bennion I am sure are having a grand old time.
After the gravesite, we headed home. I am so glad I got to tag along with my family to go and see the Boise Bennion's. Man, how I have missed you guys!

He's right next to the guy with the purple/blue rope thingy. What r those called? Look for the guy with the  full beard :)

Aaron, Andrew and Cameron

He Did It!!!!!!

Mom aka Aunt Dorothy and Andrew

KoriAnn and Andrew

Riki (Andrew's Girlfriend) and Andrew
We really were thrilled to meet Ricki. She is a very cute girl!