The Blizzard

We were supposed to have a blizzard last week. It snowed but not blizzard worthy. This weekend it was just supposed to snow and we got the blizzard. In Virginia the schools would have been cancelled just because they thought it might snow. In Utah we go to school no matter what. We are like the postal workers. Not hail nor sleet or snow will stop us. We are the ones that invented walking to school in waist high snow butt naked uphill both ways.

It was so cute watching Karly try to get through the snow that was up to her knees. I was walking in front of the girls trying to forge a path but the snow was so powdery it just fell back into place. Both the girls were giggling and so excited to be out in the elements. Oh to be a kid again, I just kept thinking I hate snow, I hate snow, I hate snow. :)

Karly has been chosen as star of the week in her class. They are displaying a poster that we made of her and she gets to be teachers helper all week long.

Kassidy is suffering from a head cold. She is feeling pretty miserable but well enough to push Karly's buttons. :) Really she is off to a good start this week. She is eager to help around the house to earn extra money to buy Christmas Presents. She even cleaned up the kitchen all by herself and did a fine job. I was so proud of her and very happy not to have to do it myself.

I am getting some training on the kiln at the school. I am almost ready to fire it up and see what happens. I hope I can pull together the funds I need so that all the kids can do pottery this year.

That's all for now.

Krystal J. Anderson

Thanksgiving

A bit scaled down from last year, we only entertained my parents, my aunt and uncle and Michael's parents. I created a more indoor olympics for the girls because of the extremley cold weather. They had fun competeing against each other in cookie stacking, bubble gum blowing, puzzles, math and various other fun activities.

Kas finally got her braces off. She looks adorable. I can't believe how nice her teeth look. Karly finally lost her top front tooth. She looks super cute. Last night she said a prayer that the tooth fairy would bring her extra money so she could buy nice presents for her family for Christmas. Of course the tooth fairy couldn't resisit that. $$$

We have all really enjoyed the 4 day weekend. Yesterday we took the girls to see Tangled. It was a great movie for all of us.

Michael and I finally tackled the office. We hadn't really organized it since we moved in. Now we are unpacked.

Educational Funding in Utah Stinks!!!

I am upset today because I want to do some pottery with the kids at school. We have the kiln but need supplies and it's so expensive that I don't think I am going to be able to pull it off. It makes me so mad that we don't have the money we need to cover the things the children deserve to have. Something needs to change.

On a lighter note Kassidy has a new friend boy. He has come over to play the last two days. I have to say this one is pretty cute. He has white blond hair, blue eyes and is shorter than Kas. He fits right in this crazy family with his jokes, singing and creative ideas. I also have to say his worm and running man can stand alone. I am glad she has a friend that can keep up with her hyperness.

Karly is making lots of friends this year. She keeps being invited to activities and parties. It's all starting too soon. We just had her parent teacher conference and she is doing very well in school. No surprise she needs to be a better listener and focus more. Our family motto should be"Pay attention and Focus" Michael seems to be the only one who can do that.

I am still enjoying my job as the director of the art program at the girls school. I love working with the kids, getting messy and being near my girls.

Michael is super busy (Is anyone surprised?) He is in charge of a big project at work and so he has to work late nights until Christmas. He is also in the Young Men's presidency at church and is still taking some classes. He is still trying to get into the reserves. It's been a year now since he first applied. So much red tape.

That's a good little update for now. More to come.....

It's Coming

The holidays are here. I have a love hate relationship going on with it all. I love getting presents, buying presents, making yummy food, eating yummy food, listening to Christmas music, visiting with family, Christmas lights, and hot cocoa. I hate... crowded stores, gaining weight, wrapping presents, cleaning up for visitors, trying to make everyone happy and putting away all the decorations when it's over. Wether I like it or not the holidays are here so bring it on!!!!!!
Kas invitied some of her friends over to play this afternoon. I love watching her goof off, giggle and run around. She is entertainment at it's best. Karly tried to tag along and it made me sad because I remember always wanting to be included with Heidi's big girl friends and she rarely wanted me. Kassidy doesn't want Karly. They fight so much it's discouraging. I know that someday they will be best friends like I am with my sisters. It just seems so far away.