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!

Father's Day

Bill is the Young Men's President in our ward.  He went to youth conference with Karl and Alecia this year.  They went to Snow College and had a great time, except for the bed bugs and breaking some ribs.  For Father's Day we replaced the things he threw away from the bed bug incident.  Not a very special gift-receiving experience--sorry.  Alecia and Alex made him a special Father's Day story.  It was a cute pop-up book.  On the back it gave the following credits:  

Story by Alecia

Pictures by Alex

Book made by Alecia

Book made fun of by Karl.

Karl Graduates from High School!

Karl graduated from Davis High School in a class of 712 students.  He received a high honors cord, honors cord, school of business merit cord, and school of science, technology, and math merit cord.  Graduation was held at Weber State.  He did a fabulous job during his high school career.  He was involved in the marching band, film club, science olympiad, academic olympiad, tutoring, and 7 AP classes.  His ACT score the second time he took it was 35.  He wanted to go for a perfect 36, but I wouldn't let him.  He worked hard to get straight A's every quarter.  There were a few teachers who depended on him to teach other students who were not catching on.  Sometimes his tests were used as the key to grade the others.  We are so very proud of his accomplishments and all of the growth we have seen in him over the years.  He is such a wonderful young man who is respectful and kind and usually humble.  Congratulations, Karl!  Great job!