KFC

Bill and I helped Kayla and Patrick move their things into a storage unit in Salt Lake until they can find a place to live.  In order to find a place to live, they really need to know Kayla's placement as a student teacher.  There have been all sorts of problems getting this figured out.  She is learning how to have patience.  Meanwhile, they are living with Patrick's grandparents near Lehi.

I think it was the hottest day of the summer, and we were inside this huge storage building.  The big garage door would open for awhile to let people in and out, but once it closed, there was no breeze or air circulation whatsoever.  My cleavage was sweating! 

 When we were done unloading, we went right next door to cool off and have dinner at the very first KFC.  It was like a museum inside with Colonel Sanders' little white suit on display with some other fun things to look at and quotes on the wall.  We all thought Colonel Sanders looked pretty short, so I thought I would go stand next to his statue.  Hmmm, I guess he was taller than he looks.

Bridal Veil Falls

Mike and Debbie are in town on vacation and invited us to go to Bridal Veil Falls located in Provo Canyon.  We were able to take Alex with us.  It is a beautiful area with really cold water.  The day we went was rather busy with bicyclists, skateboarders, and hikers.  We left Alex with Mike and Debbie so we could help Kayla, but Alex then was able to go to Park City with his cousins and see Olympic Park and watch the Festival of Flight.

Kayla and Patrick Walk the Walk

Kayla and Patrick unofficially graduated from BYU-Idaho!  They still have an internship and student teaching stint to do, but they are finished with on-campus coursework!  I am so happy for them and this great achievement.  Kayla majored in theater education, and Patrick majored in economics.

Miss Davis County Pageant

Our friendly neighbor kept telling Alecia she should be in the Jr. Miss Davis County Pageant.  Alecia finally decided to go for it at the last minute and rushed to get everything done.  The great thing about Alecia is that once she decides to do something, she goes full steam ahead and gets it done!  She borrowed dresses from my cousins, sold advertisement space in the program to cover her fees, found a little miss, learned the opening routine, and got the accompaniment recorded for her talent song.  She did a great job.  She was relieved she did not win because then she could go to the regional dance with her friends instead of attending next pageant that night.  Pageant life is not for us!

The Secret Garden

Bill and Alex were in the Farmington City Arts' production of the Secret Garden.  Bill played Captain Albert Lennox, and Alex was a part of the children's choir.  

Alex was the only boy in the choir, so they assigned him to go around deciding who would die of the cholera.  When he would point to a person, one of the girls in the choir would hand that person a red scarf indicating that they would die.  When people asked what part he played, Alex would reply, "I kill people."  Alex also helped with scene changes.

Bill had to grow sideburns.  Every time I looked at him, I would laugh.  We were both glad to shave them off when the show was over!

Lagoon with Stella

We were able to go with cousin Stella and two of her cousins to Lagoon.  Alex likes to pretend he is bored, but inside he is really doing cartwheels.

 Now there's a smile!

 Alecia was a good sport.  This kiddie ride shoots you up and drops you.  These are my favorites!

 Got a bit wet!

Got even wetter!!!

Independence Day

Our 4th of July always consists of the Kaysville Parade.  It's a long one!  After the parade and ensuing traffic, we made our way to the Hogle Zoo with Karl and Alecia's friend, Melissa Hunt.  We then grilled some burgers and went to Melissa's house to play outside games and wait for the fireworks.  Her family has some connections!  We sat in a fantastic place to see the fireworks and hear the music that accompanied them.  Getting home was a bit difficult, but it always is.  Happy Independence Day!

 The Zoo has new critters--dinosaurs!

Zuri, the baby elephant is growing so fast!

Anderson Reunion Day 2

Bill and Alex had play practice most of the day, and Alecia had a parade, so we were late getting to the reunion.  Water balloon volleyball was a hit.  We sure went through a lot of water balloons!

Whitney and her cute belly.

The most popular thing to do was the water slide.  The kids, young and old, had a blast for hours!

We had a family sing-along, which has always been one of my favorite reunion activities because everyone has such nice voices.  Thanks to Aunt Linda and her family for a fantastic reunion!

Parade Season

This year Alecia marched in the Centerville Parade.  Davis High has an impressive marching band.  I'm glad she gets to be a part of it.

Lynn Anderson Reunion 2011

The Lynn Anderson Reunion was held in Lehi, Utah, on July 1-2, 2011.  Aunt Linda and her family were in charge.  They did a fabulous job.  Kathy and Mychal were on the communications committee, Frank and Mary were over the food, and Darla and Renae were over games and activities.  At meal times the children of Lynn and Rosamond were invited to share memories of their parents.  Grandkids could also do some sharing.  Aunt Sylvia told us about finding some quilt squares that Grandma Rose had just stacked up in her sewing room.  Aunt Sylvia took those and made what she called her "healing quilt" after she finished with chemo.  These squares were from Great-Grandma Amy's time and had been hand embroidered and signed by those who made them.  Grandma's four squares are now in each corner of the quilt.  It is beautiful.

 Grandma's square

My Dad, Aunt Loretta, and Uncle Kim

I don't know why Loretta is pointing up and looking down.  That's how I look when I'm wearing my reading glasses and have to see something at a distance.

We played some super fun games.  We had water balloon volleyball, regular volleyball, and team games.  Here is a game called Pip, Squeak, and Wilbur.

 Water balloon over and under

 Water balloon toss

Then we had messy fun.  The kids put a piece of bubble gum in a bowl and then covered it with whipped cream.  They had to put their faces in the cream, find the gum, chew it, and then blow a bubble.

 

  

 

After dinner Darla made the Aunts and Uncles lie!!!!  There was an scenario that actually happened to a sibling, but each had to persuade us that it had happened to them.  The men of the family are pretty good story tellers.  They certainly had us laughing!  We then did name that tune with kazoos and had a devotional.

Overall a super fun day!