Friday, April 29, 2011

Update

Von- Poor guy! I feel like his updates are always the same. He is working hard at ADP, on the basement, and in Young Men's. Von spent Saturday in Inkom, ID at a funeral. His Uncle Dave passed away from cancer. Dave was an adventurous and nice man. He will be missed.

Mary- Is counting down the days until our new little man comes. Not that anything is ready. I sewed some things for his room, but I still have some more to do. A lot of it is pending on the girls moving downstairs. The carpet is being put in next week then we can really get down to business.

Julia- enjoyed spring break. She got to sleepover at her friend Brynlee's and at Nana's with all the cousins. Julia LOVES sleepovers. Too bad her mom HATES them!

Ellie- had a fun week filled with soccer, Easter egg hunts, and cousins.

Coleman- Loved going to West Jordan park for the Coggle Easter egg hunt. It was cold but that didn't damper his spirits.

Grant- is growing and kicking........ 42 days...........

Friday, April 15, 2011

Update

Von- his life is pretty much work, basement, and Young Men's. My dad got the mud and tape done. Von sanded it all and put the door on. My dad will be back Monday to do the ceiling. Then it's all about finish work painting, moldings, closet doors, and carpet! I can't wait to get the girls down there so I can get the nursery set up! I am soooo very grateful for a hard working husband and dad!

Mary- Feels a little overwhelmed with just running kids around to dance, soccer, pre-school, and piano! Maybe if I felt better it wouldn't be a big deal. I have the greatest friends who have helped me this week. So blessed.

Julia- has started Soccer and is loving it. Her friend Savannah Hill is on her team. Which is a huge blessing for me as well because Savannah's parents have helped with getting Julia home from practice! It is fun to watch Julia play, she is much more aggressive playing soccer than she is in real life. Soccer is great for her!

Ellie- has started soccer too! She seems to care more about playing the actual game than she did last season. I still think the only reason she asks to play is for the social aspect which is fine. I just feel bad for her coach, Ellie just wants to talk her ear off. Ha!

Coleman- Has had a mellow week of going to pre-school and playing with friends. He slept over at, his cousin, Ava's house. She now lives down the street which will be so much fun!!!

Grant- is very active and enjoying re injuring mommy's rib whenever possible!

Monday, March 28, 2011

A big Azurette and Mini Azurette's

How does she do that? She has a big bump on her head from doing this move. I know because she always making me feel it! Ha!




Posted this one just cause it's funny!


Ellie, Kyle, and Julia all did mini Azurette's at CopperHills High School. My neice Morgan is on the drill team team there. So every year they teach little kids a dance to perform at the drill teams show case. It's a fun fundraiser!

Julia told me "I like dancing but not a lot. So can just keep doing piano and soccer."

Ellie "I love dancing because everyone is looking at me!"

My sweet nephew Kyle was one of two boys that signed up so they got their own dance. They danced to "I'll make a man out of you" from 'Mulan". It was way cute!



Morgan and her team placed 1st at state and nationals! They are awesome. I love to watch her dance!!

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Coleman turns 4!!!



My baby boy is 4!!!



My amazing friend Alicia made each of the kids their own Mickey Mouse ear cakes. The kids loved them!

We had quite a crew of kids there. Coleman has lots of cousins and neighborhood kids his age. Lucky kid!

Opening one of his many gifts. Nerf Gun, Break the Ice, Matchbox Cars, Scene It game, and many more.



Blowing out the candle!


It was fun to watch the kids try to figure out how to eat these cakes.


Mikelle and Hinckley. Note Hinckley's black tinged teeth, thanks to her cake. Ha!


Sean, Carter, Nathan, Brandon



Maddox


Coleman had a great time and I think all the other kids did too. Mickey Mouse set up a treasure hunt for them. They got to visit Handy Manny, Little Einsteins, and Special Agent Oso along the way. They all got a candy ring at the end. They also all received little Mickey Mouse ears I made. And of course, all of them earned "digi medals" when they visited Oso. It was a lot of work but so worth it to see my little man have fun and feel special!


So I hesitated to post this picture because I HATE it, but I had to show the position I have to lay in to make my rib feel better. After this party I was hurting so bad that I think I laid there for over an hour........



Saturday, March 26, 2011

Coleman Jared Anderson is 4!

4 and a half years ago my friend, Tiffany did an ultra sound on me and told me I was having a little boy. Von rejoiced and I cried! I had no idea what I would do with a little boy. I still don't have it all figured out and that's ok because I do know how to love one! Coleman has been the perfect addition to our family! He is very affectionate and loving. He expresses his emotions physically. When he is happy he jumps, throws, and laughs. When his is sad he jumps, throws, and kicks. When he is sad he love to be cuddled. He loves his "sissies" very much. His dad and papa are his "best friends". He is going to "marry" his mommy "faster" than daddy! His favorite things are Geo Trax, Thomas the Train, Disney Junior, lemonade, showing off, Toy Story and Jump n' Bounce! Has loved going to Miss Amy's pre-school this year and learned a lot. He knows all his letters and their sounds. He can even "read" (memorized) a few books. He has decided he likes being a Sunbeam too, though it took some time. We love our Buddy!!!


Friday, March 25, 2011

UPDATE!


Von- Was in Toronto, Canada all week for work and boy was he sorely missed!!! He came home saying he would never want to live there, but it was a nice place to visit. Saturday he did the insulation in the girls room. So this weekend it's sheet rock!!


Mary- had a long week without her helper husband. She couldn't have done it without her family and friends. Erin came and cleaned, brought dinner, and made sure the girls got to Mini Azuretts practice. My mom brought me lunch and visited. Christina invited us to dinner. Not mention my friends that had Coleman over to play so I could have a break. I am so blessed with wonderful people in my life. By the end of the week I realized I probably have a broken rib, but there is nothing they can do about it and it probably won't heal until after the baby comes. I am so sick of myself! It seems like one thing after another. I am not this kind of person. I am usually very healthy and have a hard time taking it easy, but I need to if I am going to survive the rest of this pregnancy! ;)


Julia & Ellie- got to do Mini Azuretts at Copperhills High School. My niece Morgan is on their drill team and they do a fundraiser every year where they teach little girls a dance for 2 night then they get to perform it at the Showcase. It was really cute. Both my girls love to perform!


Coleman- turned 4 this week!!!!! OOOOOOHHHHH! "It makes me so sadder" He is not a baby! We did a really fun party for him. He loved it! More about that later.


Grant- the doctor thinks he might turn out to be a big baby because I am carrying REALLY low but he has still managed to break my rib. Makes me just a little nervous how the next 11 weeks will be. Sigh.....

Friday, March 18, 2011

Update

Von- has been working extra hard in the basement. (We have a June 9th deadline looming!) He got the heating done. Insulation and sheet rock next!! I hope the worst is behind us.

Mary-Had 2 GNO's in one week!! It was lovely! Tuesday was book club. We read "The Thirteenth Tale". Very interesting story, I liked it. Thursday night I got together with a bunch of girls in the neighborhood and watched all of our wedding videos and looked at all the wedding albums. It was so much fun. Everyone couldn't get over how young I looked. I guess this means I haven't aged well.... ;)

Julia- We met Mrs. Carrion for SEP's. She really loves Julia and had so many good things to say about her. Julia is doing really well and her reading is showing the most improvement of all. She has always been a good reader but hated reading out loud to her teachers. Mrs. Carrion has really helped her with her confidence.

Ellie- We met with Mrs. Parsell for SEP's. She really seems to appreciate Ellie in all her Elliness. She said Ellie is well behaved at school and is great at following directions. I guess I need to find Mrs. Parsell's secret!!! Ellie is doing well in all her subjects. We do need to help her care more about her hand writing.

Coleman- really enjoyed St. Patricks day. He got to have a party at pre-school and one with his neighborhood friends.

Grant- is carrying so low that he is causing all kinds of issues for me. The doctor has said he would like me to keep my feet up as much as I can. That will be no problem it's not like I have 3 children or anything... oh wait... I do. sigh.....

Hind Babies

Hind Babies
There has been a baby boom in the Hind family. These are all, but 2 of the babies born in the last 6 months. We've been busy!