5 Month old pictures of Hudson and the Family

We went down and saw Ruth in Renton on Saturday and she took some amazing shots of Hudson and our family. I can't hardly wait to see the rest of them. I have already made up my mind to make our converted garage into another family room so I can hang more pictures of my family. I am running out of wall space. My family is my life and I love to look at the photos everyday, especially the ones Ruth has taken. Ruth is an amazing photographer. I have to do the other room cheap, cheap!!! I am going to find some bummer paint, paint that people got mixed up but decided they did not like it or did not work. I will then look on Craig's list to find freebies. I will try and do the whole room for $50 or less. I don't know if this is possible but I will sure try since our budget does not allow for it. We need more space for family gatherings so this will be great. We have to find register heaters because there is no heat source in the other room, may be chilly in the winter. If you have any ideas let me know. I will show you before and after shots. I guess I am bored and want a new project. You would think 2 kids keep my busy enough, and they do that is for sure. I will hopefully have this project done by the end of summer. I guess I am giving myself a due date because it may never get done if I do not.

This last weekend we saw my Uncle Tim and Aunt Katie's home in Buckley WA. They have a beautiful house with beautiful landscape. Bailey got to pick strawberries and we had homemade strawberry shortcake. Bailey had a swing set to play on and a hot tub to swim in, needless to say she did not want to go home. Thanks for the great time Tim and Katie we had so much fun. This summer is just rolling by. We are gearing up for the 4th of July. Bailey and her cousin Sophie are appearing in the Bothell Children's parade on the 4th of July. They are riding in a bike trailer that Jon is going to bike them down the parade path. We will be decorating the mini float this week. I will have to take pictures and post them. Happy 4th of July to all and may you have a safe one! The Anderson's

Around the Anderson House

We have been busy this Summer. I can't hardly believe that it is the middle of June. Seattle has had beautiful weather so far. We have been going to the spray park at Willis Tucker, great park for the kids. Bailey loves the spray park, does not like to get water in her eyes but fun. She likes the sandbox the best. Bailey has also climbed up to the top of the rope tower at the park, her daddy showed her this. I get a little nervous watching her do it, but she loves to climb. We have had a few birthday celebrations, new nephew was born June 2nd, Josiah Jeffrey. He is a cute one I must say. We tried are first drive-in theatre experience. It was fun, but the movie choice wasn't the best. Pixar's the movie Up. Bailey did not care for it. Bailey loved the fact she got to stay up late and eat candy and popcorn while sitting in the back of the van with the back open. Hudson did not go to sleep until 10pm, he was liking the fresh air and the movie too. Hudson is almost 5 months old. He will be having his 5 month old pictures taken soon with Ruth. I will post these once we get them. He has changed so much. He loves to smile and laugh, especially at his sister. He rolls over from back to tummy, he has found his voice at 6am in the morning. I think he may be starting to teeth, we drool on everything and put anything in our mouth.

Bailey and I have made playdoh. It was a little messy but fun. Bailey has her dance recital this weekend. I am glad I get to sit back and watch it happen. Last year I had to participate in the mommy and me class. Bailey loves to dance and enjoys seeing her friends at dance class. We hope all of you are having a great Summer. To all the Dads out there, Have a Happy Father's Day!!!! I love my husband and the father that he has become.

Party at Church

Did I read that right? We had a party at church this morning. Our church was giving out $100 bills and Jon and our family took the challenge. Life Together was the message this morning. Together we can build this church. Our church started a building fund awhile back and when the economy flipped the bank backed out of the funding. Gold Creek has an active building permit. The challenge that our pastor put out to us was our church needs $4 million dollars to complete the rest of our building project. Our pastor has no idea where this money is coming from but he knows we have a God that can do all things and hopefully this money can multiply. We have dirt that needs to be moved for more church space. Gold Creek Community Church is growing by each Sunday. As a family through the summer we will be doing a carwash, selling lemonade, and many other things to turn the $100 of investing to something way bigger. I will continue to pray for this $100 to multiply and I am excited for the challenge. Psalm 61:8 Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

If you have any ideas of how to multiply the $100 I would take them.

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