Spaghettio Surprise

Hats our Grandmother made for us!

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2011-11-24T00:46:00.000-08:00

Oh. My. Word.

yeah baby!

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BooYah and ooo la la!

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yeah baby!

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a small taste of Lake Powell fun! 2011

2011-09-05T13:58:00.001-07:00

Why we love LAA

2010-07-11T13:58:00.001-07:00

This is just a nice little picture of LouAnn loving on Lenna. This is my favorite hospital picture. We're so glad to be a part of this family!

Gary and Kristen!

2010-04-21T11:41:00.000-07:00

Easter pics.

2010-04-05T13:45:00.000-07:00

Why is it so irresistable to put bad pictures on the family blog?
Here comes bunny Michael with a mouthful of jelly beans. Gross.

Suzie very preggers. Remember Suz, if you call me to come hold the baby at the hospital I will deliver you an East Coast Sub! xoxo ami

p.s. decided to let Eden do the rest of the white trash photos and commentary. There is a LOT to say!

These are pretty good, too.

2010-04-01T23:19:00.000-07:00

Just because I don't know what number this is....

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I feel like someone ought to black out her eyes to protect her identity.

Sinister Santa...

2009-12-28T20:21:00.000-08:00

Make of this picture what you will. I'm not sure if he's a sneaky Sorcerer or a Sinister Santa.

Thanksgiving weekend info

2009-11-23T23:17:00.000-08:00

This is boring, and I'm sorry. But there's a lot of info and I don't want to make a bazillion calls, so here you go...

I don't know who wants to go see a Thanksgiving movie, but I am taking my three on Friday morning to see "A Christmas Carol." We are going to the District (reserved seating) and we will be at the 10:05 3D or the 10:55 regular showing. If you would like to come, please text me by Tuesday 12:00 NOON for tickets with us. Otherwise, you are on your own!!!

DEK DA HARS WIH BOHS OR HORRY!
FA RA RA RA RA, RA RA RA RA!

Friday night is a Chinese spectacular, just as our pilgrim forefathers experienced. Assignments are as follows...as this is the 1st year and there is no Jackson shin-dig I'm assuming all are coming.

LAA: sweet and sour pork...you're welcome, Greg.
Ami: ham fried rice
Kristen: chicken and beef
Shannon: drinks as always
Melissa: crab wontons
Eden: egg rolls
Jill: something for the kids (LAA says your tots are already at her house)
Suzie: you are donating to Kristen, but don't get excited...I will collect it for her, you mooch
Megan: you are donating with Suzie to Kristen's food, and I bet Mike will need to pick it up. Coordinate with Kristen.

Also, the party will be held at the Mathews' house at 5pm (we will eat dinner at 6pm) so that the boys can play the traditional and ever popular pilgrim games post party...League of Legends and Call of Duty.

Finally, this Sunday (if you have had enough Andersons, too bad) is....wait for it....BIRTHDAY SUNDAY!!! We will be celebrating all November and December birthdays, so come prepared for a PARTY! Those assignments are as follows.

Ami*, Kristen, LAA and Eden will bring a casserole
Shannon: drinks
Melissa: side of some sort
Jill: side of some sort
Suzie: salad
Megan*: appetizer

*Ami-will you bring cupcakes for your birthday treat for the kids, and
*Megan-you and Mike need to pick and bring your favorite adult dessert to share

FYI the birthdays are listed below, with those responsible for gifts in parenthesis next to them.

Brandon (Jill)
AJ (Afton)
Ben (Bridger)
Megan (Greg)
Porter (Dylan)
Mike (Eden)
McKell (Roman)

Thanks so much for checking the blog!! It saves a LOT of time trying to get a hold of you guys.

By the way, save the date:
Sunday, December 20, 2009 is the pageant. Start warming up your vocal chords!!

Love ya!
Eden

Why are we the way we are? Just Because!

2009-11-21T16:22:00.000-08:00

A few beauties from MnM's wedding in Jan. 2009 was great.

Hey all you Andersons......

2009-10-09T10:06:00.001-07:00

Melissa and Aaron big move. Saturday, October 10th, 9am. Pizza for lunch for those who WORK! P.S. It is our fabulous Gannon's birthday that day. Woot! Woot!

Sunday Dinner 8/30

2009-08-27T14:57:00.000-07:00

It should be a scorcher. Let's swim!

And eat BBQ chicken sandwiches!

LAA: buns, drinks, and Grandpa
Ami: BBQ chicken (1/2 the people)
Kristen: fruit and chips and dip
Melissa: pasta salad
Eden: appetizers (hot cheese and artichoke dip...yum!) and ice cream
Jill: tots
Aarika: something delicious to share if you are coming
Grandpa: a million dollar bill AND a billion dollar bill

just because....

2009-08-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

Olympus Musical Dates

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Featuring our own Sam as Professor Harold Hill!

Opening Night - Friday, October 23rd 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Matinee - October 24th 1:00 p.m.

Saturday Night - October 24th 7:00 p.m.

Monday Night - October 26th 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday Night - October 27th 7:00 p.m.

Closing Night - Wednesday, October 28th 7:00 p.m.

BORING Sunday Dinner 8/16

2009-08-15T22:47:00.000-07:00

Sorry this is so late, but in case I didn't get everyone I am putting this post out tonight. We are having casserole Sunday at the Mathews house due to inclement weather. If the weather turns around, we will be at Glaittli's. I will send a text maybe about 4 or 4:30pm (if I remember) to let you know if it will NOT be at the Mathews house. We will have some chow and play a little wild Rock Band. Good times...good times.
The assignments are as follows:
LAA: dessert
Ami: casserole
Kristen: casserole
Shannon: drinks
Melissa: jello
Eden: pasta salad
Jill: kid and picky eater food
Suzie: casserole
Megan: green salad
Should Jared and Aarika come, please bring something to share!

It should be yummy, so come hungry! Since we have a schmorgasborg (I have no idea how to spell that) of food, I will instead add a Mathews Family Band picture for our Rock Band evening. For other Rock Band pics and more Mathews (can you ever get enough?) visit www.agardenofeden.blogspot.com.

hey!

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Glaittli's have a blog now. (yes, I made it...or rather "started" it) It is glaittligraffiti.blogspot. You will need an invite to see as it is private but if you email me (ami) I will try to add you. (p.s. sisters, would you like to be authors? esp. Shannon cause she really knows what she is doing and always has fab pics for us! let me know) xoxo ami

Swimming Pictures

2009-07-23T12:11:00.000-07:00

The Glaittli Rec Center

I thought I missed the shot...

...so they made her do it again

I think we all know how this ended...

...something like Gannon's!

Sunday, July 12

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As another year has come and gone without our father. I have very few pictures of dad and less than that on my computer. But never-the-less I thought I would share one. Although he was not mentioned on Sunday, I'm sure your minds were constantly brought back to the memory of him as mine was. Without getting too emotional I just wanted to talk about him. We don't do it enough. As he is a co-founder of this amazing "crew" I thought it only prudent that we should dedicate some of this blog to him. Please share pictures and stories about him. As he has been on my mind, I have spoken to a couple of friends of our dad recently and have realized that part of the reason someone's passing is so difficult for us left here on Earth is that our experiences with them end. All we have are our memories. I would really love to tell my kids more stories about our dad, but I have a terrible memory. In addition, a lot of the happier days were too early for even me to remember. Any pictures and stories are welcome...happy, humerous, sad, whatever. Let's celebrate the life of a man who gave us what we treasure most in this life. Our family.

more cabin photos...

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Fun at the cabin!

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Sunday Dinner 7/12

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We are going to the cabin! (our cabin, not this random one)

And we are going to have hotdogs!

As for food assignments, bring something to go with hotdogs. Please do two things or one large one as we have a huge family and have to feed the masses!
Also, LAA is headed up right after her church is out, so go up as early as you would like. See you there!

More to love.....

2009-07-07T16:02:00.000-07:00

I think it is safe to say that Lake Powell is not flattering to any of us.....except perhaps Jonah.

Just because VI

2009-07-05T22:44:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry Greg. I couldn't resist. I am laughing out loud even as I type this. Seriously. It's painful.

We've been "Claysoned!"

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Not that we object!!! We were so lucky to have Terri and her crew join us for some Sunday lovin' tonight. Yay, Terri! And Todd and boys, too. We hope you make Sunday nights tradition with us. You know you are practically one of us!!!!

As for these...faces only family could love.

And if you thought Gary's talents ended with a unicycle...

And last but not least...Just because V...

Again...no comment necessary.

A few more to enjoy...

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Happy Father's Day! (Again!)

2009-06-21T09:17:00.000-07:00

*posted for our blog challenged sister!

JUST BECAUSE IV

2009-06-19T21:22:00.000-07:00

Awesome!! Love Matt and Suzie in the tub!! =D

Happy Father's Day!

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Happy Father's Day to: Greg, Matt, Brandon, Gary, David, Aaron, Kelsey (and someday Michael!).

Also, remembering Dad on Father's Day! Hurray for Bob! The Dad of 8 GREAT KIDS!

Not sure what anyone's plans for Father's Day are. So.....If you are planning on having dinner at Mom's house....call her and coordinate food. (or just bring what you want to eat!) The rest of us (those who will be coming after 7:00pm)....bring a dessert item to share.

Hugs and kisses.

Just Because III

2009-06-16T23:18:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry, but I couldn't resist. I'm sure there are plenty of ugly pics of me out there and I guess I am asking for it, but I just can't resist...

Kristen

2009-06-16T23:05:00.001-07:00

I hope everyone remembered it WAS Kristen's birthday! Hope you had a happy one!

Just Because II...

2009-06-08T15:15:00.000-07:00

What can I say? Priceless.

Sunday Dinner 6/14 Chicken Haystacks

2009-06-08T15:04:00.000-07:00

Because I don't like them and I won't be around, here you go!
LAA-Rice, noodles, and pineapple
Ami-Chicken and sauce
Kristen-Cheese and appetizer (or fruit)
Shannon-Drinks
Mel-Tomatos, peas and celery
Eden-a weekend away!
Jill-kid food and yummy dessert
Suzie-sauce and chicken
Michael-peas, gr onions and coconut

Enjoy!

Olympus High School GRADUATE!

2009-06-06T22:46:00.000-07:00

Here she is! Congrats Paige! Come to NeffNation to see more graduation pictures.

Casserole Sunday

2009-06-04T21:32:00.000-07:00

This Sunday is going to be easy. We are going to have casserole Sunday. Here are your assignments.

LAA: casserole
Ami: icecream/treats
Kristen: leftovers/whatever from the baptism/casserole
Shannon: drinks
Melissa: casserole
Eden: maybe veggies and dip/casserole
Jill: fries/tots/chicken nuggets...whatever kid pleasers you want
Suzie: salad, salad, salad.
Megan: veggie
Aarika: if you come, bring something to share

ANNOUNCING

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The Music Man!

Sam Neff!

Lead/Olympus Musical 2009!

HURRAY!!

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More cousin mayhem!

and THIS little piggy went...

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WEE WEE WEE WEE... all the way to December 14th!

Now off to go toss my cookies... again. (I wish I was kidding.)

Just because...

2009-05-25T22:00:00.000-07:00

Sunday Dinner 5/31...Birthday Sunday Barbecue!

2009-05-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

LAA has lots of steaks so she will be defrosting those this week.
Mel will be bringing lots of hot dogs and buns.
Any other meat you want, bring it yourself.
In addition, here are the rest of the assignments:
Ami: Ice Cream. Delicious.
Kristen: Fruit. You do it so well.
Shannon: Drinks. You may have to bring 2 capri suns or koolaid or something as the kids are multiplying and thirsty.
Eden: Relish Tray with Dill Dip
Jill: Jello Salad
Suzie: Green salad. You know the one.
Megan: Chips and Dip
Aarika: Chips and Dip

Sunday Dinner 5/24 Taco Salad

2009-05-20T20:35:00.000-07:00

Assignments for dinner:
LAA-fritos and cheese
Ami-taco meat 3 lbs and lettuce
Shannon-drinks
Melissa-kidney beans
Eden-taco meat 3 lbs, salsa
Jill-Dessert
Suzie-Dessert
Megan-Ranch Dressing
Thank you and call if you can't make it or bring your assignment.

Heil Porter!

2009-05-17T22:52:00.000-07:00

Sorry, Suzie. I couldn't help it. When I saw this picture, I knew it had to be posted...

LAKE POWELL OR BUST!!!

2009-05-17T21:56:00.000-07:00

It's our favorite vacation time again! Our family Lake Powell dates are going to be June 26 thru July 1, 2009. Post any ideas for food here and any other questions/concerns. It should be fun! Also, post once you know if you are going to be in attendance so that we can get a final count.

I threw this picture in to remind us of the fun that is coming!

Here we go......

2009-05-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

More great and not-so-great pictures.....just cause I love sharing. And in case anyone wonders....I had worse ones of Matt and Jill. These are mild.

I had no bad pictures of our lovely Megan. But there is time girl. Plenty of time!

Ami's post

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Love, LOVE, LOVE IT!! Watch this space for a flattering (or not so flattering) picture of YOU.....coming soon! xoxo

Sunday Dinner 5/17

2009-05-15T22:03:00.000-07:00

Yay, LouAnn is home!

We will be holding the party at LAA's house. Assignments are as follows:

LAA: sloppy joes meat stuff
Ami: yummy white and pink icecream (you all know the ones!)
Kristen: fruit and dip
Shannon: drinks- lots. It's supposed to be gettin' warm outside
Melissa: chips and dip/salsa if you like :)
Eden: big pasta salad
Jill: your tan selves. If you have pig flu, don't come.
Suzie: big green salad (Suzie, don't test your stuff on us, use the good stuff)
Megan: buns enough for all
Aarika: (if you guys are coming) chips/dip

We will be having our "Mothers Day" celebration that day. If you owe anyone money (you know who you are) Kristen and I are willing to take it!

As always, bring bikes/scooters/whatever for a walk.

Welcome!

2009-05-15T21:21:00.000-07:00

This is the new Anderson blog!!! Here we will be able to post upcomming events, Sunday dinners, Birthday assignments, and Summer activities. Feel free to post anything you like (initially you will have to call me for the posting information). Hopefully this will help keep us connected. Also, you are free to post great accomplishments by your kids and upcomming events in their school/sports/music lives. Happy posting!