Janey Kate's Baptism Shindig

We decided to do something a little bit different this time and had a carnival/fair theme for our baptism party. We had hot dogs with all the fixings, seasoned potatoes, corn and sausage, raw veggies(for good measure), kettle corn, homemade pretzels, caramel apples and moon pies. Jon helped organize games like a three-legged race, jump the pond, wheelbarrow race, and more. The kids and their helper, Miss Carol--or the other way around--made 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons. It was really good old-fashioned fun!

I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the decorations and food , but this is the banner that the kids made with Miss Carol.
The guest of honor--Janey Kate.
Showing off her ruffled bloomers and hiding the fact she is crying her head off in this picture. She was not a very good hostess and was very cranky. The song, "It is my part; I'll cry if I want to" was written just for her!!!


Some of Janey Kate's guests...













Pictures of the games...
I loved it that the adults joined in...











Ayden showing off his homemade ribbon. It cracked me up how thrilled the kids were to win a ribbon!




The big kids played lots of basketball.

One of the signs of a successful party is very dirty kids!

The party kept going after a beautiful sunset.


Some nighttime fishing...
and a latenight conversation with Daddy.

Thanks to everyone that came to celebrate with us in the joy of Janey Kate's baptism!!!

Janey Kate -- 5 months

and has finally left most of her crankiness behind her. Maybe one of these days she'll start sleeping more than 5 hours consistently!>
She loves to smile and laugh! She can roll over and sit up by herself for a minute or two. Her feet are her favorite toy.
A very bad picture with her bunny...my batteries were dying.

Love this little grin!



Creed always has to jump in a picture. I think he was telling me she was grabbing his belly.

April 2011 Book Log

39. Guns and Roses by Taffy Cannon

40. U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton

41. Storm Track by Margaret Maron

42. Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs

43. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Steig Larsson

44. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

45. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

46. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

47. All God's Children and Blue Suede Shoes by Ken Myers

48. Christ and Culture Revisited by D.A. Carson

49. The Politically Incorrect Guide to Western Civilization by Anthony Esolen

50. Why Isn't a Pretty Girl Like You Married? by Nancy Wilson

Four Years Since We Said Goodbye

Wouldn't I just love to have you run right in to my arms again

To kiss that little forehead that wouldn't be so little any more
To see you in that beloved ratty chair reading your books just like every other Anderson kid

To have a roomful of boys and trains



To be reminded of how much you look like your Daddy





To see that smile and dimple




and to just have you be a part of us...9 instead of 8




Thank you Lord forth hope of the day our Goodbye turns into a Hello.

Fishing for Baby

Another April 13th

has come and almost gone. That makes 4 if you have lost count. I can't say I am sorry to see it go, but it doesn't change anything. I still miss this little guy like crazy.

Pic-a-nic at Baylor Fields

This was our second annual picnic to Baylor Fields during bluebonnet season. There were not many wildflowers, but we had a lot of fun anyway!


Emma eating her lunch.

Elizabeth is thoroughly enjoying her poker sandwich courtesy Miss Peggy.

A close up....corned beef on jewish rye with swiss, mayo, mustard, and a kosher dill.

Janey Kate, hanging out on Council's lap.
The kids flew kites.
You can tell by Creed's eyes that he is watching the kites. He had a lot of fun chasing them!

Lunch #2?
Christopher always takes time to hang out with Creed. I love how Creed says his name.
More kite flying.
Old Baylor has some awesome tress for climbing. I love these old live oaks.












It was a long day for this little gal!