Me and my Grandma

This is me with my Grandma Anderson (my mom's mom) They were just getting ready to head home to Utah. I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful grandmother and I love her so much. We've lived 700 miles apart since I was 4 so I didn't get to see her a lot growing up, but she was always so good to me that I knew, without question, that she loved me. I used to spend several weeks at her house during summer vacation and my mom would drive us to Utah a few times a year to visit. I remember when we would leave for home she would always stand outside and wave until we couldn't see her anymore and I would watch out the back window and cry. I was so thankful that they made the drive down here to go to the temple with us. It's still sad to say goodbye.

Our Temple Sealing

On April 25th we went to the San Diego Temple and had Tyaan sealed to us. It was a very special occasion and was just as wonderful as I had hoped it would be. We had a lot of family travel to be able to attend the temple with us and many friends make the drive to San Diego and back that day as well. It was wonderful to be surrounded by people we love, and people who love Tyaan in a place that is so special.


The three of us made the drive down together because we had to be there earlier than everyone else. It was a nice drive without any traffic and great weather. As you can see in the pictures the day was as gorgeous as possible. (Those who were at my wedding will know how much I appreciated that)

Here is Tyaan just before going inside. She was really excited and had been anxious to be able to do this for a long time.


The experience was wonderful, one of my favorite days ever. Afterwards we took pictures in front of this gorgeous building with those who stayed to visit with us. Some people weren't able to stay for pictures because of the 2 hour drive back home.

Here is The Don Haslam family: Amanda, Niki, Tyaan, Jon, Don, Susan, Jennifer, Melissa & Scott.


Here is the Boyd Anderson family (my mom's family): Terry, Rolayne, Boyd, Alice, Darran, Niki, Tyaan, Jon, Darci, & Lisa


Jon & Tyaan


Some of those that were able to be with us during the sealing.


Tyaan


Darran, Grandpa Boyd, Tyaan and Jon


Lisa, Terry, Rolayne, Niki (back) Grandma Alice, Tyaan & Darci (front)

That evening my mom had dinner at her house and it was a fun celebration. Our family that was in town from Utah (& Pennsylvania) were all there, and some other friends and family came by. My mom did a great job and put up decorations and put together dinner. My dad got tables set up outside and got Tyaan a really cute cake. It was a great way to celebrate the occasion as well as enjoy everyone's company.

Here is Lisa and Christopher (who had just turned a year old)


My Uncle Larry, Grandma Avis, and my dad.


My dad and his brother Larry in front of a painting of my grandfather on his mission



Tyaan & Katie


Tyaan with Megan Meier (Jennifer's youngest)


Tyaan and her cake


My mom with her 4 sisters: Terry, Lisa & Marla (back) Darci & Rolayne (front)


It was such a great weekend. Getting to see so much family that we live so far away from was wonderful. I nearly cry when I think about the effort they made to be with us in the temple. I am so grateful for the gospel and for the blessings my family is able to have because we have it. I'm so blessed to have Jon & Tyaan and know that if we are obedient we will be a family for eternity.

It was a wonderful day.

A Visit from some OTHER Andersons!

My Uncle Kirk and his family came down to SoCal to go to Disneyland. They stopped at my moms house after driving all night so we got to go visit with them for a little while.

Here is Tyaan and Abbie coloring.

On Monday, December 1st, Tyaan and I went down to Disneyland to hang out with them. Tyaan got away from practice a little early so we got down there around 5:30 or so. We met up with them and got to go with Seth on Astroblasters (one of my faves) while Trena and the other kids were waiting for the parade to start.

Tyaan was excited to have her first caramel apple eaten right from the stick.

Tyaan and Seth helping out Buzz



After the parade we went to the "Honey I shrunk the Audience" show in Tomorrowland. Here's Tyaan showing off her 3D "safety glasses"

Kirk, Seth, and Abbie

The park closed at 8:00 so we weren't there very long, but it was fun to visit with them for a little while. Unfortunately we missed them at my moms house when they were headed home, but hopefully we'll get out to see them again soon.

A Visit from some Andersons!

My Uncle Norman (one of my moms younger brothers) and his family stopped by last Sunday to visit with us. They came to SoCal to visit Disneyland and Universal Studios. It was a lot of fun to see them, even though seeing how grown up his kids are makes me feel really old!