July 2009

This is Rich and Mistys, July 2009 Summer. (Richs Version)

Misty took her dance studio to perform at Stadium of Fire over the 4th of July weekend. I on the other hand took the kids and went camping with my brothers and dad. It was an awesome experience to spend 3 full days camping, with the kids. Trevin was able to throw a line in fishing. I don't enjoy fishing, so Grandpa helped him, while I sat on my can and took a few pictures. Trev and Grayd enjoyed playing with all thier cousins up in the mountains.

The week after the 4th of July we went up to Yellowstone for 4 days. We met some friends up there. I think my favorite part of yellowstone is the Canyon area. Thier always seems to be wildlife in the area, and the waterfalls are amazing. Trevin loved to take our digital camera and take pictures. Remarkably most of the pictures he took turned out pretty good, including the one here with Misty and I.

The last week of July, I went on a baseball trip with my Brothers and two of my Brother in laws. Misty went with the kids to Washington State to visit with her mom. Misty Flew up to Seattle and then drove back with her mom. I on the other hand have been planning this baseball trip for over a year now. The 6 of us that went all have a love for the game of baseball. We went to the Rockies, Royals, Cardinals, Cubs, White Sox, and Brewers. We then finished off the trip playing a little ball and visiting the site of the Field of Dreams. I met the man that owns the property and he sat down with me and described the whole experience of the Field of Dreams. There were probably 100 people at the field when we got there, which is amazing to me. "if you build it they will come" And they still come to this day. The old man told me he gets visitors daily from The east coast, west coast, Europe. There were roughly 50 baseballs, and 5 bats there for us to use. I love the movie, so it was an awesome experience for us to be able to visit it.

I really like to get out and see different places, and I am lucky to have a wife that enjoys the same types of activities. Two awesome kids, and a beautiful wife, what more could a guy ask for?

Stadium of Fire

My studio had the wonderful opportunity of performing at the Stadium of fire! It was a lot of hard work and a few really long days in the hot sun , but in the end it was all worth it! It was an amazing experience for me to see my girls out there being so professional! I really am blessed to have such a great job! My sister Candice was there too and I couldnt have done it without the help of her and my many great parents! Here are a few pics!

Somebody Pinch Me, I Feel Like I'm Dreaming!

Here is all of our Trophies -2 with cute little Trevin! He told me good Job Mom!!

Trevin and Graydin enjoying some rides at Lagoon!

I just had to post this one because it was so cute!

Today is Mothers day and I feel like a very proud Mom of a 127 girls and 2 boys! We had a very busy last couple of days. My dance studio competed at one of the

worlds largest dance Competitions! Open Dance Nationals Grand Championships at Lagoon! You can sit there at think about how good your teams will do and it can literally make you sick. We have worked so hard this year and the I really think that our teams are great but I am a little biased! Or am I?? My sister Candice and I took 24 team dances and 7 solo, duet, and Trios. Well How did we do? 18 1st places, 5 2nd places and 1 3rd place for teams and 5 1st places and 2 2nd places for solos, duets, and trios! ahhhh! We also Swept the competition with overalls! out of 101 teams they gave the top 10 overall high score awards! Ultimate Dance won 6 out of 10 of the top high scores! We also won sweepstakes for best overall dance studio in Novice and beginning levels! Also, One of our soloist won overall High point queen! To top off this awesome day I was also honored with "Director of the year" out of over 100 directors! My sister Candice also took her Drill team to compete and they won 2 1st places and 1 2nd place! What really made the day the best ever was to see My handsome husband and 2 very cute boys there to support me! Thanks to everyone who was a part of my wonderful experience yesterday and to the Team moms. Also, Huge thanks to my sister Candice for all her help because I couldnt do it without you! Also, I have the best husband and kids in the whole world for always supporting me in what I love!!!

Our Little Athlete!

As most of you may know Richard and I are both very into competitive sports. We have been waiting 4 years to finally be able to put Trevin into sports! Our worst fear is that he would cry and not want to play sports at all. Thank goodness that didn't happen! He loves it. He isnt the fastest little runner but hey at least he can hit the ball off the T. This is his first year in T ball and Rich is coaching his team! I can't Wait to be a so called "soccer Mom" (not necessarily soccer though, I prefer baseball and basketball).

Here is Trev posing while he is waiting to be at bat!

Then at bat with his very handsome coach!

Yay he made it on base!

and here are his rewards for making it home!. Dont let him fool you he didnt eat them, he actually gave them to Graydin!

We were so Proud of Trev!

The hardest part was keeping Graydin off the field. He wants to play so bad and the funny part is he can actually hit harder than Trevin!

Spring Break!

For Spring Break this year it was little work and all play! We took our Dance Studio to Disneyland to perform! It was a lot of fun and they did such a great job! We only had 57 performers that were able to go, but they put on one heck of a show! Of course after a few hours of work it was all play! Trevin Was just about 39 1/2 inches so we had to stuff his shoes a little bit so that he could go on all the big rides! Of course one of the first rides Rich took him on was Tower of Terror! He said he doesnt really want to go on that one again, he claims the lightning was a little scary. Here are some random pics from Disneyland.

Graydin was pooped out!

ahh! Cute Boys

It was a little chilly but not as cold as utah so I hear! I heard we missed a snow storm thank goodness!

My sis Candice, Graydin, Trevin and I!

Trevin trying to be spiderman!

cute Anderson Boys!

Graydin giving me that whatcha looking at look

Trevin after eating his twix

This was at Buffalo Bills where we stayed on the way and back from Disneyland for $5. Believe me that is about what it was worth!

They had a log ride that they loved. This is my sis Kim and my niece along with Rich, Trev and Graydin

All in all it was a great trip. The sad part is we have to find something new to bribe the kids with!!

Easter!

We took the boys to an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. Trevin was so excited and Graydin really could care less. Rich told Trevin to run to the middle and make sure to grap lots of Red vines. So of course Trev ran to the middle and only picked up Red vines one by one. When he got back Rich asked Trevin why he didnt get other candy as well and he said. I got all the red vines for you daddy! So Sweet!

Weekend of Really High's and Really Low!

This weekend I have been so overly Happy and I have been really sad as well!

It all began on Friday. Friday we had a solo Competitions at Spanish fork High school. My studio took 18 solos, duets, and Trios. All of My dancers took 1st or 2nd place and 1 3rd! Two of my dancers(one being my niece) won Overall high point in Mini, and Junior divisions. This is the highest score out of the whole competition. The Overall High Point Queen wins a 3ft. Trophy, a 6ft Trophy a Tiara, and a sash, so we were way excited!

The Next Day we had our Teams competition. All of my dancers danced their hearts out. I was so proud of them! We ended up with mostly 1st and 2nd places. We also took home Mini Overall Grand champs, Junior 2nd place overall Champs, and Teen 2nd Place overall Champs, and Mini overall High Point award.(Winning a 6 fot Trophy!). Very Fun! My sister Candice took her Drill Team from Rockwell to the competition as well. They couldnt compete with the UHSAA because it was their first year. They took all 1st places and Teen Overall Grand Champions! It was exciting for both of us to be doing so well(not to mention my teams are hers as well and I couldnt do it without her!) What a Day!

Sunday My husband tells me that a member of the Bishopbric was coming to meet with me. Come to find out I have been Released from Young Womens :( I was very saddened by this news and this was the low of my weekend. I am going to miss this calling and the girls Terribly.