Summer 2010

Hi all!  Well summer is flying by, as it usually does.  We have had a quiet July in anticipation of August and all of the back to school actvities!  Here are a few pics of what we have been doing!

We spent Father's Day at my parent's farm.  We drove around and looked at the water levels.  They are down from spring, but still quite high.  It's amazing how the path of the creek has changed and eroded the land in the past 15 years.

The *&%#@ River! (According to my Dad)

A view of my parent's land, looking toward the west.  The creek from Clear Lake to Roy Lake runs through their land. 

My mom, brother Paul, Ceci and I went to Storybook Land in June.  Ceci really liked the carousel.  She is still a bit leary of the animals and storybook characters.

Loving the carousel!

Looking tired on the carousel!

Ceci and Grandma Mary

We were invited to the Smith cabin on Clear Lake.  Ceci played in the water and the older kids kayaked, as you can see below.  It was a gorgeous evening!

Here are some of Grandpa and Grandma's cows.  RJ has had the pleasure of working for my parents again this summer.  He works cattle, fixes fence, mows, rakes and hays!  He seems to like it, homecooked meals and hours he can enjoy.

Last Weekend

Last weekend was rainy, but fun!  Our friend Troy turned the big 4-0 and his wife Terri pulled off a very surprising surprise party in Eden.  A good time was definitely had by all!  Cecilia went to my parent's house.  When we got home on Sunday, she got to drive her new but used Barbie car.  She really had fun and so did Wendell.

Troy Boy turns 40!

The DJ lady had lots of fun props, right Michelle?

The Deutsch boys rock out!

Ceci's new glasses

The car!!!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to Wendell!  Our family could not ask for a better father!  Hope you have a great day!

Sunny Florida

Last week I took a trip to Ft. Lauderdale FL with my friend Cari.  She had a law school admissions conference and invited me along!  We did some sightseeing, boating and a little shopping.  It was VERY HOT and HUMID!  It rained every afternoon, which we really didn't mind because it cooled us off!  The beach and ocean were both beautiful (no oil in sight, thank goodness!) We went on a boat ride and even saw some dolphins.  I was very glad to get home to good ol' Britton.  I still have at least 1 1/2 weeks of work left.  School will be starting before we know it!

The view from our beachside hotel! 

We were near a harbor with lots of ship traffic.  I LOVED watcing the ships come and go. 

There's something about cheap wine in plastic glasses on a catamaran!

Cari, I, our deck-hand and another dude on the boat.

The sun setting over Hollywood, FL

Supper at the Samba Room

I think this is Tiger Wood's mom's house.  He supposedly gave it to her for Mother's Day.  There were lots of intercoastal waterways in the city.  It was very cool....lots of nice houses and yahts.

Fargo Marathon-Uffda!

My coworker and friend, Carrie James, and I ran in the Fargo Marathon this weekend.  We were a bit leary as the weather was forcasted to be hot and windy, but actually it was raining when we started, which was nice, but very windy by the end!  We were both very nervous, not knowing what to expect. We met some very nice people, many Canadians, eh?  The people of Fargo were very welcoming, with music, well wishes and sprinklers for us to cool off under.  They seemed to have a good time.  I had to ask myself, "Who drinks beer at 10:00 am while watching a marathon?" Especially when all I wanted to do was crawl up on their lawn and take a nap!  Carrie and I were pretty pooped during the 2nd half of the race, but emotions took over and ran high as we rounded the curve to the finish line in the Fargodome.  It's pretty cool to see your time and hear your name, age and hometown announced over the loudspeaker.  I cried like a baby! 

I have to thank Carrie for hangin in there with me.  Although she was the one who initially suggested we run the race, I was the one who really wanted to check it off my bucket list! 

Here is a link to my finishing time and stats.  We didn't win, but did finish!

http://www.mtecresults.com/runner/show?rid=65&race=18

Carrie kept telling me, "Never again," but who knows?  Maybe? 

The James Gang-thanks for the support!

THE FINISH LINE!!

A thumbs up pic......just for RJ!

Carri and I after the race

First EVER graduating class of Sunset Colony!!

Ceci on a nice day!

 

A cool hat on a girls night out!

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Crazy Chicks!

On Saturday, my friend Carrie James and I will be running the Fargo Marathon.  We've been training since January, I've just been afraid to actually type the words.....it makes it seem too real!!!!  Hopefully we are ready.  We've tackled a 20+ mile run and survived, so we are hopeful that has prepared us!  I will let you all know how long it takes us.  They are predicting lots of sun and a breeze.  We are pretty used to running in the cold and snow, so it will be a challenge!  Keep us in your thoughts! 

Here are some pics from the past!

Finishing a 10k Off Road Race in August

The Pumpkin Run in Webster in October---Brrr!!!

Spring

Here are some pics from winter, Easter and this spring in general. It is hard to believe it is almost MAY! I want time to slow down.....I still have a lot to do this school year!! Hope everyone is having a happy spring!

Rage Texting

Once again I am using my blog for school----read if you are interested in teens and texting, or disregard!

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Jesse

I am copying this video for Wendell.  Carrie, have Tim watch it.  Wendell says he will know why. 

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Diversity

Hi!  I am using my site to bookmark some lessons for school since I don't have frontpage on this computer to change my webpage.  Have a great week!!

frontline: a class divided: watch the program PBS

http://www.case.edu/president/aaction/UnpackingTheKnapsack.pdf

The sun is shining and the snow is melting! We are just leaving Aberdeen after doing some shopping. Have a great weekend!

This and That

Hi all!  It's been awhile.  The Anderson household survived Christmas break.  RJ got back to St. Louis safely, and Ceci and I celebrated our birthdays a week late because of the weather.  It rained on my birthday which has to be a first!  School is back in session, when it is not snowing or storming!  I can't remember every seeing so much snow around town, at least not since 96-97.  Here are a few pics.  Take care all!!!

We've spent the wintry days sledding and baking birthday cakes!

I may have a Vikings fan on my hands.  Ceci was VERY mad when I was screaming when the Saints beat the Vikings.  Congrats to the Saints.  What a great Superbowl win!!

Ceci really had fun blowing out the candles.  Happy 3rd birthday!!

Great Quote I Want to Remember

~ Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spirtual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. Denis Waitley"

Daphne

I have been a BAD BLOGGER lately!  More to come about birthday weekend, etc..........meanwhile......

Here is a story about a little girl from Britton who was born in Haiti and adopted by Dr. Charlie and Melissa Broberg.  Melissa used to be our elementary principal and Charlie is my chiropractor.  It is very touching, and Daphne is adorable.  Enjoy!!

Amen

Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.  

Hebrews 12:1

Britton Made the News

Here is a video that depicts the cold and snow that has hit the region.  It definitely has been a winter to remember!!

BLIZZARD #2

The second blizzard in a few weeks has arrived!  No school today or tomorrow.  The exciting news of the day has been that Ceci stuck an M&M in her nose.  That's one for the baby book!  Stay warm and safe!!

Happy 2010!!!

Happy 2010!  Wendell and I spent NYE with the Azures.  It was Carrie's birthday, and Tim hired a DD to drive us from town to town.  Jane and Rydell also came along.  It was FUN!!!  It's always a blast when th Azures are involved!   We spend New Years Day at my parent's house, which was also very fun.

Jane and Rydell

You know who!!

Three Amigos!

Carrie and wait now, is it Slumdog Scrap Factor, Carlos, or Tad???????

Ceci is dreaming of a GREAT 2010!!!

Christmas 2009

It was definitely an interesting Christmas!!  The blizzard hit here, as it did in many places.  Wendell, Ceci, RJ and I stayed home on Christmas Eve and went to church that night as I had to sing in the choir.  We stayed home on Christmas Day and spent the time playing dominoes and eating, eating, eating!  We had Christmas with the Anderson's in Bristol on Sunday.  It was a great Christmas, in spite of the storm.  Ceci got a dollhouse and lots of great toys and she had a BLAST!!!

Road closed!  This was a street on the north side of town that was closed for a few days after the storm.

Ceci in the snow

Opening gifts at the Anderson Christmas