We'll miss you Grandpa Vic!

On Feb 3, 2010 are beloved Great Grandpa, Victor Anderson returned to his Father in Heaven.

Grandpa Vic was an amazing man! My kids loved him, he told the best jokes, and could always make them laugh with his Donald Duck voice. He was a great story teller, with a wealth of information. He was a man of God, and lived his life to serve him.

He was an advat scouter, and was involved in the scouting program for 50 of it's 100 yrs.

Many of his sons and grandsons and great grandsons came in their scouting uniforms.

I love this pic of Lyn and Weston saluting the flag!
He also received full military honors!

Grandpa Vic's sons~Steve, Dennis, Brent, and Craig
We our very proud to have called him Our Grandpa and will always remember the legacy he left for us to follow.

Christmas Eve '09

Our Christmas Eve celebration started at Gramie's house!
We had lunch/dinner before Lyn had to go to work, and then played around for a while.

Weston "played" Christmas songs on the Organ while the kids danced.

Bekah almost doing the splits.

Ray's big smile!

Wrestling match in the living room with Uncle Chris.

Uncle Chris, Bekah, Weston, and Ray

The Nativity

On to Grandma Berg's house for dinner and the Christmas play.

Mary-Ellie, Joseph-Weston, and Baby Jesus-Bridger
Brand new baby Lola was there also, but being just a day old was to little to be baby Jesus.

Angel Gabriel- Sophia, she also lead the singing for all the Hymns.

Uncle Chad was the reader this year, and Maylie, Sophia, Andalyn, and Bekah were the Angels.

The Shepards-Brieanna, Ray, and Porter(not pictured) and cute Baby Jesus-Bridger

Angels and Shepards and the Manger.

The 3 wisemen- Uncle Brian, Mason, and (Uncle)Brandon.

The Cast:
br:Maylie, Andalyn, Bekah, Weston, and Ellie holding Bridger.
mr: Brandon, Ray, Brieanna, Porter,and Brian.
fr: Mason and Sophia

Christmas Eve Presents

Traditionally we open our person's present on Christmas Eve, however this year the grandkids got to open their present from Grandma and Grandpa Berg.

Some of the girls: Bekah, Kryssy, Maylie, Ellie and Brieanna

Grandma watching the opening of the gifts.

Weston & Ray
All the grandkids got new P.J.'s and they each got a special blanket made by Grandma. All the kids were excited to sleep with them that night!

Trip to St. George!

It is SPRING in St.George!

The Popcorn is popping on the pear tree!

It was so nice out that we were able to were shorts.

The flowers were all in bloom!

Beautiful Daffodils

Even the ducks were out enjoying the day!

We went to visit Momma's friend Sheri, from college and her family. Mom and Sheri haven't seen each other for 3 years. We had a great time playing at her house, with her little boy Garret. He is so cute!

Mom & Sheri

On Sunday, after church we went and walked around the St. George Temple grounds. It was beautiful, and so peaceful.

Our family on the Temple steps.

The kids by a palm tree.

Mom & Dad by the fountain!

The Temple, the beautiful trees, and the clear blue sky!

Gramie's 83rd Birthday Party

Ray & Weston on the swings!

Ellie in the jump house, set up for all the great grandchildren!

Bekah on the swings, not sure what she is doing?!

Weston and Ray jumping on the trap!

Duane, Chris and Tiesha just hanging out.

Ellie on the tree swing.

Grandpa Vic and Gramie Anderson

Gramie and Uncle Richard blowing out there candles.
Richard turns 70 in March too!
It was a fun day just being together as a BIG happy family!

Pumpkins and Grandpa's birthday!

Every year for Grandpa Vic's birthday we have a pumpkin carving contest and birthday party. This year we carved pumpkins the night before the party. The kids had a lot of fun. Ellie, Chris and Tiesha all craved very intricate designs. Grandma Susy's monster pumpkin turned out very cool. Ray was very proud of his pumpkin, he got to carve it this year. The birthday party turned out great we had a good turn out with more than enough food. Uncle Brent made balloon animals and hats for the kids young and old, and Ellie and Trinity did a great job decorating Grandpa's cake. Happy Birthday Grandpa Vic! Lookin' good, at 88 years young!

Sleep Over Fun!

For Labor Day fun,

the kids got to stay over at Gramie's & Grandpa Vic's.

They like to stay over. Gramie lets them stay up and watch T.V. past bed time, and they get to sleep on the floor in the living room.

Ray and Grandpa Vic

Ray and Gramie
Weston all ready for bed.
Ray hiding in the sleeping bag.
All the kids ready for bed.

They kept telling Lyn and I to go home!

Poor Ray, he didn't last very long.