Pilgrim Days

Sunday, January 26, 2014

Anne Michal Runs a Half-Marathon

Sometime last summer, Anne Michal set a goal to run the BCS half -marathon in December. She trained throughout the fall with a number of running buddies. A big thank you goes out to all who ran with her and gave her rides home!! Thank you!!!

The banner over the finish line.

The freezing cheering section and some of her running buddies.

Our good friend Robin came into town to run it with her.

Heading to the finish line...they ran about a 10 min mile.

After the race with her medal and a well-deserved one (just in case you have read my thoughts on trophies and awards ;-))

With Robin after the race. They look like they could go again, right? I was so thankful for Robin coming and running it with her and super proud of Anne Michal for setting such a goal and following through with all the hard work it took.

Robin brought a cutie or two, or three or four along with her. :-) Fun times in the Anderson House!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

A Post Dedicated to Boys!!!!

They are always hungry which makes them always want to eat so they want to learn to cook!

Love surprises and surprising!

Get so excited they just can't take it!

Love their baby sisters!

Can leap tall bushes in a single bound!

Always need a haircut!

Love to play with bigger boys!

Love to create things that go!

Love to take risks!

Love to show their strength!

Say, "Hey Mom! Can you stitch him up with dark thread so he will look like he has a scar?"

Love legos!

Run into Gates!

Run into trees!!

and melt their mama's heart!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Janey Kate Turns Three!

We are so thankful for this gal's 3 years of life. To say she is lively, is putting it mildly. Honestly, one of the best things about a 3 year old is how the every day life exudes joy. For example, just all of us sitting down to the dinner table, holding hands, and giving thanks makes her bounce up and down and giggle with glee. We could probably all take lessons from that.

One of the best things about having a large family is that everyone is good at something at love to use their gifts. Elizabeth loves to decorate and get things ready for a party.

Jack asked to make Janey Kate mickey mouse pancakes for breakfast. Creed was his assistant as usual.

So excited to be up for her birthday. First thing she asked was, "It my birthday yet?" When she got up from her nap she wanted to know if we had eaten her birthday cake. So funny.