Annual Anderson Christmas Eve Party

The theme for this years annual Christmas Eve party was "Redneck." Everyone dressed up and just had a blast. Robbie's costume really was the best. Just look at his shorts. The food was served off an ironing board in cool whip containers and coffee cans. We all took redneck gifts. I made earrings out of tree car fresheners, Robbie took a jar of beans and called it "Redneck Bubble Bath." There are so many silly pictures to post but I don't want to embarrass anyone.

The Eve of Christmas Eve

The night before Christmas Eve we went to Casa with the Palmer's for dinner. After that we went over to Grandma and Grandpa's house and had a fun time. We played games, the kids dressed up for a nativity scene, and we had some yummy dessert.

I Have A Biter

Poor little Rocky gets the brunt of everything. Either Canyon is picking on him or Sawyer won't leave him alone. Last week I noticed these little red scabbed spots on his back and I asked him what happened. He said "Soyo" did it. I didn't think it looked like anything Sawyer could do so I figured the cat had clawed him or something. Later that day I witnessed Sawyer latching onto Rocky's back, pulling him in close, and biting him. This morning Rocky was bitten again on the arm over a fight with the Cocoa Pebbles. How can I stop this? Canyon went through a biting stage when he was almost three, he had several time outs and finally I just bit him back. Not hard enough to break skin, just hard enough that he realized it didn't feel good. He never bit again after that. But Sawyer is only one and so I don't know how to make him understand that he can't do that. The little stinker. He is my Dennis the Menace.

Mean Mommy

I am the meanest mommy in the world. Rocky wet through his diaper last night so I had to wash his superman jammy pants. He loves these p.j.'s and would wear them 24/7 if he could. I reminded him he still was wearing the shirt and cape but w/o the pants the costume is just not complete.

Sick

I feel terrible. My sinuses are giving me much trouble. I could not sleep all night. Every once in a while I would wake up gasping for air because I couldn't breath. I'm breaking out the humidifier today and hopefully that will help. Oh how I wish I could have a pepsi right now.

Addiction

My name is Mindy and I'm a pepsiholic. I have got to quit drinking this stuff. Since I've had the third child I have become dependent on savoring a can, or two, or three, of pepsi every day. A couple of weeks ago I stopped buying my twelve packs but with a Maverick next door the temptation is just too great. In the past I've drank Dr. Pepper with no prob. There is just something in that pepsi that takes over my brain. So as I type I'm enjoying my last pepsi. Well, I'll just say that after this all my pepsi's will be diet.

IDentity Christmas Party

Last night we went to the salons Christmas party. We had a great time and guess who showed up!?! Santa Claus. All the kids got gifts and sat on his lap. When Santa asked Canyon what he wanted for Christmas he said he hadn't decided yet. Whatever! He's circled every single item in the Toys R Us ad, except for the pink pages. I wish my pictures would have turned out better.

My Little Butterball

I just came across this picture and had to share it. I love this picture, not of me of course, but Rocky was so round and fat. I love chunky babies. I wish I could pinch those cheeks again.

Temple Square Lights

We all went to Temple Square this week with the Palmer's to see the lights. The weather was great, not too cold. Unfortunately, my kids were not as great as the weather. Rocky fell asleep on the way in so when we woke him up when we arrived, he was not happy. He would not walk, or ride in the wagon and only wanted me to carry him. At least I got a good workout, he's heavy. Canyon complained that he had a belly ache and threw up at "The Spaghetti Factory" when we went to eat. So me and Robbie took our food home in boxes and left early. Why can't everything go perfectly like I imagine it in my head?