Brett quote of the day

"Pretty much the bigger your hands get the more stuff you know. If that's not true then your brain is not the size of your two fists!"

I am still laughing!

Brett quote of the day

Brett was reading one of his favorite books, "Diary of a Whimpy Kid: Do it yourself" book. It has all sorts of things to write about and fill in. He was looking at a page with a list of favorites. One of the choices was villian. So, I asked, "Who is your favorite villian?" He said, "The Green Goblet!"

Back to School!

Even if they won't admit it, the kids were glad to be back at school. Brett and Paige really like their teachers and Bryce and Ty are pleased with their classes and teachers. Everyone has a positive attitude to start a new year! Hopefully the great attitudes will still be here when the homework starts coming!

Boys in Braces

Ty got braces this week and is still getting used to them. Bryce's will come off in the next few weeks.

Brett quote of the day

"Mom, you shouldn't be in Young Women any more."
"Why?"
snicker, snicker
"Hmmm, why not?"
snicker, whisper, "Cause, you're old."

Summer Vacation #2: Family and Friends

The main reason we travel to Utah every summer is to spend time with family and friends. This year we got to see Grandma and Grandpa Anderson while they were serving their mission. We had lunch in their tiny apartment and then drove up to Snowbird. We rode the tram up to the top. Then, while Dave and Bryce hiked down the rest of us rode the ski lift down.
Ty and Brittany-the "Grumpy" cousins!

Ethan and Brett are both in need of two front teeth.

Paige, Brett and Alex checking out the dinosaurs.

From water parks to walks around the block we love spending time with family. Of course, with so many family members living so close together it is so hard to spend the time we would like with all of them! We were glad to see so many friends this trip (sorry no pictures)! We had ice cream with Dave's college buddy Burk after a full day at Lagoon. Pam and I had ice cream with Barbara. Michelle and Eli fed us dinner. I had a great visit with Debbie and Danielle. I finally met my new sister-in-law Sarah. It was so great to see everyone!

Summer Vacation #2: Fishing

A long time summer tradition is the "Guy's fishing trip". Bryce joined Dave, Grandpa, Uncle Wayne and Uncle Kelly for the first time last year. Ty went along this year. They usually go to Yellowstone or Colorado. This year was Colorado. It seems like 1/2 of the stuff we pack is camping gear for this trip. Dave caught a huge rainbow trout. He always seems to catch the biggest fish!

Ty reeled in a couple and enjoyed his first fishing trip.

Bryce is becoming an old hand at the backpacking, hiking and fishing.

What a great father and son experience.