My only excuse for not keeping up with this blog is simply this ... TIME HAS FLOWN BY!!!
Life for us is like a super grumpy basketball coach; it never lets us stop to take a breather!
Either way, if you care to know, here is an update on our last year:
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June 2009
Tom's 21st Birthday
See that happy, smiling face and the bucket on the counter? That's because of THIS...
Spoiled??? (this isn't Tom's truck, but it's almost exactly like it)
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July 2009
Summer Fun
Feeding Ducks at the Park
Davis County Demo Derby
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August 2009
Cabin Trip and Tori's Wedding
In August, my family went on a trip to Palisades, Idaho. My Grandma and Grandpa Burton have a cabin by the lake and we've gone every year, since I can remember.
We usually four-wheel, fish, make a trip to Jackson Hole for shopping and our FAVORITE - go to the Bar-J Wrangler chuck-wagon dinner and show!!!
Tom couldn't get service to check his Fantasy Baseball and Maddie fell asleep .. haha :)
Tori and Matt were married on August, 15. We were grateful to be a part of their special day! :)
Cute Snoopy tie, right?
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September 2009
Clark Planetarium
We visited the Clarke Planetarium for the first time :)
Tom walked on the moon;
I visited Mars;
We watched a disgusting educational 3D movie about BUGS!!!
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October 2009
WISCONSIN!!!
Tom's Grandma Seepkamp lives in Janesville, Wisconsin. We decided to visit her the first part of October. I absolutely loved Wisconsin. The mid-west is so beautiful! Grandma See was the best hostess ever and we had a fabulous time :)
Norwalk, WI is where Tom's Grandpa See grew-up. He passed away several years ago, and they took me to see the grave site. Norwalk is a "right-out-of-a-movie" kind of country town ... I have never been anywhere quite like it!
My #1 favorite thing about Norwalk - BLACK SQUIRRELS!
I didn't believe it when I saw the sign, but sure enough ... I chased found this cute little guy at the park for proof :) Isn't he cute??
Most interesting part of our trip - The Seekamp Farm.
I had heard several stories about the farm at several family functions.
Tom's family never went into any detail - other than the farm existed and some of the family lived there.
So, while we were at the cemetery I saw this....
BEAUTIFUL MID-WESTERN FARM HOUSE!!!
After I saw this, I was SO anxious to go to the farm.
I grew up on a little family farm, but I was sure this going to be the farm icing on the cake!
We convinced Grandma See into taking us there. So, we traveled on the country road for a little while, and then turned on to a windy dirt road. As we followed the road, we started to climb the hillside. As we approached the top, I looked out and saw...
and THEN I saw the farm house DOUBLE-WIDE TRAILER ....
Me: "Tom, are we almost to the farm?" Tom: "Linds, this is the farm."
Shut the front door! Are you serious?
The "Farm" is a set of double-wide trailers on farm land - which land is no longer used.
And NO - I did not take a picture. Give me a break, I was bummed!
I did take a picture of Tom by the "Farm" sign, we were able to meet some of his family AND ...
I did get to kiss the only cow on the farm :)
Lesson Learned:
The "Farm" will always be referenced (whether in writing or speech) using quotation marks!
Rotary Gardens
Harley Davidson Museum & Milwaukee
We met-up with Grandma See's friends, Norma and Al at Culver's.
Culver's puts butter on their hamburger buns and has pumpkin shakes ... the end :)
On our last day there, Grandma See took us to lunch at Millie's - a super delicious restaurant with a bunch of little shopping boutiques! The little shi-tzu was the guard dog at the Quilt Shop :)
Obviously, we had a GREAT time and I can't wait to go back!
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November 2009
Thanksgiving Trap-Shoot
I beat Tom and Grandpa at Annie Oakley - that's all I remember :)
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December 2009
Anderson Family Tradition: Christmas Tree Hunting
We stayed at Brock and Barb's cabin in Flaming Gorge while we searched for the perfect christmas tree.
The pictures I have of us hunting aren't very good quality, but oh well..
All decorated, pretty and ready for the PRESENTS :) We loved our first Christmas!
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End of December 2009 & January 2010
NEW HOUSE!!!
We decided that we wanted to buy a house in November, and finally found one in late December.
It was a stressful and exhausting process, but WE DID IT!
The previous owner's left the house a filthy mess.
It took seven awesome family members, bottles and bottles of 409, carpet cleaner, and endless garbage bags to make the house "move-in" ready.
We moved in right before Christmas.
We have worked endlessly to make the house a home. It just needed some TLC and a few updates.
It is still a work in progress, but this is how it looks today:
Master Bedroom and Bathroom
Guest Bedroom
Craft Room
AMAZING Pegboard Tom made for me!
Living Room
Kitchen and Dining Room
Basement Family Room
We have learned that there are definitely pros and cons to being home-owners!!!
PRO: Freedom. No more landlords!
CON: Suffering Bank Account
PRO: We can have a pet!
CON: Gas/Electric/Water/Sewer/Cable/Internet Bills (ALL included in our first apartment rent!)
PRO: It makes us feel like grown-ups :)
CON: YARD WORK!
PRO: Having the space for parties and BBQ's!
I'm SO grateful that Tom is a handy-man!!!
He is the best at fixing things and rarely complains about being pulled into the middle of my projects :)
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February 2010
Lucy Girl
Meet LUCY LOU ANDERSON!!!
Lucy Girl was born on December 23, 2009 and moved into our house in February.
She is a Shi-Tzu/Maltese/Yorkie - we call her a Shmorkie :)
Sometimes we call her Bat Girl - look at those ears!
She has grown SO much since February!!!
Last time she went to the vet she weighed in at a massive 2.11 pounds :) haha
She has the greatest personality and is SO much fun!
Lucy the Laundry Helper
Lucy the Sleeper
Lucy the Treat Begger
Lucy the Lion
Lucy the Pat
Favorite Spots to Hang-Out
1. Sliding Glass Door - when the sun in shining
2. Couch - so she can bark at the neighbors :)
and finally,
Lucy the Grump
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March 2009
Arizona Anderson's
It March, we took a trip to Chandler, Arizona to visit Tom's grandparents.
We had a great time - minus 25 bucks we had to pay to get through Zion's and the AWFUL blizzard in Flagstaff!
Spring Training Baseball Game! - Angels vs. White Sox
Alice in Wonderland (3D)
Ostrich Festival - Yeah, I didn't know about it either :)
Dock Dogs
Thomas Fancy-Pants
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April 2010
Operator's Challenge
Tom participated in the Operator's Challenge at work this year.
It involved a lot of practice and studying.
We had a great time with his co-workers and the Southworth's in St. George!
I'm proud of him and his hard work :)
Safety Challenge
Pump Maintenance Challenge
Collections Challenge
Lab Challenge
Royal Flush Team
THE FUN STUFF :)
Going to Dinner at the Branded Iron
Awards Banquet
Trip to St. George Temple
Breakfast at the Wagon Wheel. Best Waffles EVER!
Me & Ambs :)
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May 2010
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!
Tom's favorite comedian is Gabrial Igelsias.
I got us tickets for his show in Primm for our anniversary :)
Primm is ghetto, but the show was awesome!
We had a good time celebrating our first year of marriage!
It was fun to look back on all of our experiences and realize how much we have grown together.
Swimming and Eating
The Show
~ We also ate one-year old wedding cake ~
My food review .... 2 stars (not terrible, not delicious).
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June 2010
Tom's 22nd Birthday
BSB Concert
Syracuse Heritage Days
Tom turned 22 :) We had a BBQ with friends and family.
Stressful for me, fun for everyone else.
I hope he had a great birthday!
Nothing says "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" like Toby Keith tickets :)
Maddie, Amber, Sara (my friend from Work) and I went to the Backstreet Boys Concert!
I won suite tickets at my work (we were going to go either way)!
It was a BLAST!!!
My only disappointment ... They didn't play "Get Yourself A Bad Boy" :(
Merchandise MADNESS!
I headed over to my Mom's for the annual Syracuse Heritage Day Parade.
Most of my cousins were there and we had a good time catching some yummy treats!
Oaklie's Infamous Stink-Eye.. haha
Mandy, Oaklie and Dax
Chance, Connor and Cayson
Me and Amree
Chance Waving at the Firefighters :)
Legacy Park Stake Float - it was awesome!
All the Kiddos and their loot
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FINALLY!!
July 2010
Independence Day
Grandpa Bob's 90th Birthday
Weber County Rodeo
The 4th was fun this year!!
Tom and I are notorious for getting in arguments on New Years and the 4th - but this year we played it safe on both holidays :)
We had a good time lighting fireworks and going to a Bee's game
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My Grandpa Bob turned 90 this year! He is such a trooper. I love him so much!
Our family had a little "reunion" for his birthday.
It was nice to see all our family together and have fun with the kids.
Rigby Lake was hands-down my favorite part!
Isn't he the cutest???
The BBQ
Rigby Lake ... A BLAST!!! I was so tired by the end of the day :)
Daxton as a Merman :)
Me and Chance
Me and Tom
And last but not least, MD sleeping :) Hey! Haven't we seen this already???
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Maddie, Amber and I went to the Weber Country Rodeo on the 24th.
We ran into ex-boyfriends and a fair-share of people we graduated with, and it was the
BEST PEOPLE-WATCHING ever :)
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I am so grateful for my family and friends who make my life awesome!
I am so blessed !!!
FINALLY, I am all caught up :)
Hopefully, I can keep better track of this thing from now on.
It's nice to remember and write down all my memories!
