Busy, Busy, and more Busy

Where has the time gone? Seriously, if you know, please tell me!
It seems like between Basketball in full force, plus Kaden starting Football again, Joel in his Masters program, and me being a taxi and snack giver all day long, that there isn't enough time in the day. Sigghhh.
Annnnd, because that wasn't busy enough, Joel and I have been working on a new project/Business.
Introducing:
 Anderson Photography

Joel and I purchased a new camera a little before Christmas, and we love it. We have always had a passion for Photography, and we are loving what we are learning. We have takne a class, and have a couple more classes coming up too. We have had some great opportunity through friends, family, and word of mouth, to  build up our portfolio. Now we are lucky enough to be booking some actual sessions! We are hoping to build a healthy little side business, while getting to do something we are passionate about!
So, if you know anyone looking for a photographer.....

Basketball!

It was about time this boy got to do a sport! He had been begging to do basketball, so of course we obliged.

He was very excited to get his Jersey with his name on it!

 He concetrates so hard when he has the ball that his little tongue is always hanging out!

 love this boy!

so handsome!

Up next, Flag Football for this little superstar :)

Christmas Day

Christmas morning...Santa was very generous!

 He ate al lhis cookies (like a good santa should) and left a special note for the kids

 Kaden couldn't wait to see what it said!

 I think Gavin would have been perfectly happy just playing withthe  toys he had gotten on Christmas Eve.

 Stockings first!!!

 "Santa" decided that the entire family should have sweatbands...because doesn't everyone need a sweatband?

 lookin' good Anderson's

So after 3 attempts yet again to try to post a video, it wouldn't load. needless to say, the next pics were from their Santa gifts hidden in the garage.

Joel took a try at Kaden's Ripstick first.  lookin' good, babe.

Kaden, trying it out.

I don't know if Zoey was more excited about the scooter or the ring pop.

Gavin had been begging for a "fluffy white dog" this was the least girly one I could find. It walks, barks, and wags its tail, but all he wants to do is sleep with it. Funny kid!

Joel got Zo a soccer ball. She is still figuring it out.

And their last big surprise: A new Trampoline!!

I think the kids were happy!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve

I know, it's January 6th and I am still only posting about Christmas Eve. Bare with me.

Every Christmas Eve we always let the kids open one present before bed and it is always their Christmas Jammers. Well, Joel had to work Christmas Eve this year, but he had that morning off so we opted to do our tradition in the morning!

 The kids with their presents

 Jammers!!

 Joel is so "surprised" it is Jammers...he had no idea. Stinker!

 My boys acting "cool"

 and then crazy!

 Me and my sweet girl in our jammers.

After that we went off to my parents to celebrate with my side of the family. Joel had off until noon so he could celebrate with us. My mom always says it will be small....but it never is! the kids were showered with gifts!

 Can you even see Zoey amongst all the gifts?

 The girls could have played with this little wind up toy all day, who needs presents, right?

 The boys and their cool new toys

 My little boys are really getting into sports teams so they were thrilled to get these jerseys!

 Zoey was enthralled with her new Dora book

 My mom likes to give Joel fun, yet practical gifts..

 and you never know when you will need a head lamp, right?

Our family!

Joel went off to work and the kids spent the rest of the day playing with all their new toys!

Christmas fun

Ok, so every year the boys and I make gingerbread houses before Christmas. As soon as they were on break it was time for the festivities to begin! I had the grand idea that we were going to make them from scratch this year, but I chickened out and just but the pre-made kits....maybe next year!

 Our candy bowls

 The boys are ready!

 I put the base together for them and then let them do the rest!

 They were deep in concentration

 When Gavin is really focused his little tongue always slips out :)

 They may  have taken a break to eat "1 or 2" pieces

 Happy boys with their creations!

 Kaden's house

Gavin's house

They were fun to pick off of the rest of the day too!

We wish you a Merry Christmas

It's that time of year again....time for Christmas programs!  We have gone through 2 with Kaden, and now this is Gavin's 2nd go around and he is finally a pro!

So Handsome! I made the boys matching tie shirts for Christmas pics this year.

 He was SO excited to see us in the audience, and he just beamed! This is night and day compared to last year. Last year he didn't even want to go, and then just stood up there and didn't say a word. This year, he was ready!!

Praying during pastor time.

I tried 6 times to post the video of his "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" rendition and tupid blogger wouln't cooperate. Trust me when I say it was wonderful!

 Kaden was proud of his little brother!

 with the Grandparents! So proud of you buddy!!