Thursday, July 24, 2008

Anderson Reunion 2008...you may want to sit down for this one.

For the last 17 years my family has gone camping in the White Mountains for the Anderson Family reunion. It is so fun to spend time with family we only see this time each year.


A picture of the meadow we camp near. It's really awesome because we camp on the side in the trees then the kids can run and play and we can see them from camp. We've been coming to this spot for the last 12 years.


Russell with his Uncle Joel. He was learning how to drive all by himself.


I love this picture. My dad and nephew Cooper.



Here's Parker pitching one of his fits. He's a pro. Nobody would pay any attention except his cousin Cade. I guess you take the sympathy from where ever you can get it.

In this 1st picture, Parker is trying to whistle like his grandpa while sitting on the quad. He loved sitting on the quad but he was very selective with who he would ride with. The last picture is kinda dark, this is my niece Kinley, Parker & Janey.


All the boys went shooting in the meadow. Here's Russell shooting a 22.


My uncle made a game called "Washers". It kept Parker entertained a lot of the time. Basically you throw the washers and try to make it in the holes for points. Pretty fun!


Some pictures around the campfire. My brother Joel with his son Rigdon, my nephew Cooper providing the bunny ears and Brielle cracking up on the right. -Russell whittling wood and his cousin Cooper.


Janey & her cousin Brielle. This was Brielle's 1st time camping. She had a BLAST!


In the meadow the kids played softball and volleyball. It was so awesome to see Parker playing and interacting with his cousins. Very out of character for him.


My dad brought his fishing boat and Parker used it as a jungle gym.


Here is Janey with my Uncle Richard. He is notorious for "eating" ears. I remember him "eating" mine when I was a little girl.


The only picture I'm in & I had to take it myself. My sister-in-law Nicole & I. She is a tough cookie! Camping in a tent for 3 days with 3 children and 7 months pregnant. She would've made a great pioneer.


The only picture I have of Chad...he had to come back during the week to work -thanks honey, you're the best!- Here he is being silly as usual. He is always cracking me up!

P.S. A heartfelt thank you to all of you that have been so supportive during the last several weeks. With Daxton's passing I'm so grateful to those of you that helped me take care of my family by bringing meals, babysitting, listening or giving a hug.

I absolutely love this picture. This is the way I remember him...

Thursday, June 12, 2008

In Loving Memory...

Daxton Douglas Kunz
Daxton Douglas Kunz born on May 31st 2007, went back to his Father in Heaven on June 9th 2008. He was special to all those who knew him with his big blue eyes and his rosy cheeks. He is survived by his father and mother, Doug and Brittany Kunz and his 2 sisters, Savannah and Mikenna. He was loved by all his grandparents, Craig and Margaret Walter and Ryan and Ranae Kunz, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. We will miss our chubba wubba and baby brother. A viewing will be held Friday, June 13th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the LDS Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown Road, Mesa. Viewing will also be Saturday, June 14th from 10:00-11:45 AM, with services to follow at 12:00 PM at the Mesa East Stake Center. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Daxton Douglas Kunz Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Account No. 9612719972. Bunker's University Chapel handled the arrangements.

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Kindle

Wow! So a friend of mine introduced me to the "Kindle" last night, and I'm speechless. This has moved to numero uno on my wish list! As many of you know, I love to read. I can't finish one book without knowing what I'm going to read next. Check out the video...Wow! I just don't know what else to say.....

Chad here, and I say that it is extremely awesome. After you see the the video, check out the price tag and see why it is going to stay on Trisha's wish list for a very long time, or until she earns enough money through odd jobs around the house. I believe $2.00 per bathroom, $2.00 for weed pulling, maybe a few dollars for being nice to our children. You know little by little.

Now for my rebuttal. Chad will do anything for a clean house so apparently I will be doing "chores" now...at least for a little while (until I get my kindle). Anybody have any odd jobs for me to do? I guess I should just stand out on the corner with my sign "Will Work for Kindle".

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

...And I didn't even cheat!


Take the Quiz
I knew we were meant to be...
(Chad's a little upset, so I have to do his too...)

Take the Quiz
She is on Chad's "List" after all, so I guess I'm okay with it.
(Don't tell...but Chad really wanted it to be Brad too.)

Monday, March 31, 2008

Reflections of Christ

For those of you that haven't made it to the Visitor's Center yet to see the "Reflections of Christ" display, here is what you're missing. This video doesn't do it justice. I would encourage all of you that can to go see it quick before it's too late.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Swinging & Easter

My kids love to swing! Janey's been teaching Parker how to swing on his tummy and he's just getting the hang of it so I took the camera outside and got a couple of good shots of him. Parker loves to be outside so we spend quite a bit of time in the backyard. The back door just stays open most of the time so the kids can go in and out. Janey will go out there and just start singing at the top of her lungs, usually primary songs, and I just laugh because I know the whole neighborhood can hear her. She's such a funny girl.





The Easter Bunny made it to our house this year...again. Just like always, but Russell was more worried on Saturday night about getting to bed early than he is on Christmas for Santa! He was up at the crack of dawn on Sunday (6:30) and he took the liberty of waking Parker too. And as I'm sure you all know...when the baby's awake so is the rest of the house, ugh! Finally at 7:00 I let him go out in the family room to see and what do you know...he came (like always)! I didn't take any pictures on Easter (I know I'm a bad mom), but we had a good time. Our ward had a great Sacrament Meeting program, lots of songs. Then we headed out to the Belnap's for dinner. It was nice to relax and visit with family.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

HaPpY BiRtHdAy PaRkEr

Parker turned 2 yesterday! We had a fun party with grandma & grandpa and a few friends. Here are some pics...