Heart and Sole Run

On Saturday June 7 Joe ran in the Heart and Sole Run. He ran the 5 K, which is 3.1 miles!

He was number four overall and number one in his age group! Way to go Joe.

Griffin and I were so proud of you! Griffin especially was excited to see his Dad cross the finish line.






This is Joe after the starting gun went off! Thanks for the wave hunny! Glad I got a picture of him.
















This is a picture of the giant American flag that they hung from the ladder of a fire truck. It really was quite amazing and I don't think this picture shows how big the flag really was.



And just for fun a picture of the starting line.















And here is Joe coming across the finish line! His official time was 20:14.7 which gave him a pace of a 6:32 mile!

Happy Father's Day

Just wanted to tell my dad Happy Father's Day via my blog! Hehehehe. I didn't get him a Father's Day present, well not a material item, because I was planning on doing a little tribute to him on my blog. Well the picture I wanted to scan in as part of my tribute is packed, I've been looking for days but alas it has been swallowed up by one of our unmarked boxes in the basement. Perhaps next year I will be able to do as planned.

Anyways, this is a photo I found in my "puter" that was taken in May. It isn't often that Heather, LJ, me, and my Dad are all photographed together, and if I may add we all look SMOKIN' HOT that's why I picked this one *wink* LJ is even smiling!!! We told him he couldn't do is beaver smile!

Today we went to the Laurel Ward to hear my Dad give a talk about Father's. He did a wonderful job, as usual. He didn't really talk much about being a Father...he talked more about being prepared and being an example to those around you. What did I learn? Well I want to be the kind of person that can sleep when the winds come. If you don't know what this means I will have to forward you on to my dad, Heather I know you will call him about this...

Now onto my tribute about my Father.

Dad just want you to know how much I love you! I truly am blessed to have such wonderful parents. In my opinion I had a fabulous childhood and it is full of wonderful memories. One of my most favorite things to do is get together with everyone and reminisce about our past.

Now just for fun I am going to write a list of some of things I really like about my dad:

(in no particular order)
~He has a way of seeing the best in people even if they are annoying to everyone else in the world

~When it comes down to it he gets things done

~He is willing to try new things. For example, here he is on Christmas Day 2007 trying out an ear candle that LJ gave him as a gift. He was patient while the candle burned down and did its job. LJ was so happy, especially with the results. Don't worry I didn't take a picture of it but LJ wanted me to. Needless to say Dad didn't want to do the other ear, but he did give it a try!


~He is always there for you when you need him.

~ He always answers his cell phone when I call. (I can't say the same. I don't keep it on my person) It is very rare that I am not able to get a hold of my dad. He will even pick up when Griffin calls him three times in a row and says nothing...

~If I were to show up in a total butt ugly outfit and ask him his opinion he would tell me the truth. Not sure if he would just come out and say, "Gee Tabby, your outfit is butt ugly today", but I know if I asked him his opinion he would give it to me straight up! Sometimes he doesn't even need to say a word I can tell by his expression what he is thinking.

~He is always willing to serve others. Not just members of his ward, or clients, but everyone. He truly has a big heart and generous loving spirit.

I could write a mazillion things I like about my dad but I've got to save some of them for future posts.

Just wanted my dad to know I love and admire him. We've come along ways together in my 28 years of life! I look forward to many more~

~Any man can be a Father but it takes someone special to be a Dad~

Updates, and a cherised memory

Here is a picture of our cute toddler, not a baby anymore, Griffin. He is getting ready for bed.

We are proud to report he only has more tooth and then he has a full set of teeth! Griffin loves biting especially when he gets hungry and tired.

Griffin still loves playing outside, Sesame Street especially Elmo's World, and Baby Einstein.

He is a picky eater. His most favorite is Eggo's. He even knows how to make them. He helps us out by putting them in the toaster and pressing them in. As soon as he hears the toaster beep he knows it is time for his yummy Eggo!

Griffin loves to play with his Matchbox cars, he has a favorite red race car blanket that Grandma gave him (I will take a picture of it soon), and he loves his big yellow tractor that Grandpa gave him ( he loves to go across the street and pick up rocks with it).

Griffin does not like nursery! He likes to play in the nursery during sacrament but then as soon as all the kids come in and we get ready to leave he just hates it. Of course it doesn't help that nursery is right during nap time. We will just have to be patient. Secretly, I don't want to him to go to nursery, because then it means he is growing up...


Speaking of growing up..I found this sweet little picture in my computer. It was only eighteen months ago my sweet baby boy was a baby! My oh my how time flies.

I just love this picture and this is how Griffin will forever look in my mind. Sweet, innocent, and just picture perfect!!









Here are my two handsome hunks! It was spike hair day at the Anderson house.

Griffin just loves his Daddy!

As soon as Joe gets home Griffin runs to his side and doesn't leave him all night. Joe at times can get frustrated but I happen to think it is the sweetest thing ever, not because I get a little break, but because Griffin loves his Daddy so much. Nothing in this world is more special than when Griffin runs to greet his Dad at the end of the day! When I see Griffin look at his Dad I see pure love and respect. Joe can do no wrong in Griffin's eyes!

Anyways, I am really blessed to have two handsome boys in my life!

This boy of ours...

Griffin has become quite the escape artist! He loves to be outside and he will find a way to get there if we aren't watching!

He has learned to open the front door so if we forget to dead bolt it he is out the door!

He has learned to open the garage to house door and I have found him many a times playing with his tractors on the garage floor.

Well the other day I was spray painting in the garage so I lifted the garage door about four to six inches. Griffin was playing with his cars on the garage floor so I went back and forth making dinner. LJ came by and saw Griffin with his head underneath the garage door trying to wiggle his way thru. I specifically left the garage door open just a little so air could come but not enough for Griffin to crawl under. If there is a few inches between him and the great outdoors you can bet your credit card he is going to try and figure a way to get out there!

On another note. Joe took this picture! I changed it to the sephia tone to give it more of a timeless look.

Pictures of everyone...

Aunt Heather sent Griffin up some really cute outfits! This is him in his Vroom outfit. Joe thinks he looks like a little German boy, I think he is cute!


Joe borrowed a four wheeler over the weekend to aerate the lawn, so of course we took it out for a ride. Griffin loved it!

Griffin loves to wear the berry spinner on his head like a helmet. He is always climbing up and down that stairs with it on. Just too darn cute for words. It is always a great place to store his matchbox cars!

Reflections of a mother...

Yesterday was Mother's Day and I am so grateful I finally got the opportunity to be a mother! As most of you know Joe and I tried for about two years to conceive our first child, Griffin. It was a very frustrating time for both of us.

We both are so blessed to have such a wonderful, happy little boy!

Motherhood is not easy and it is the hardest endeavor I have started. For the rest of my life I am going to be Griffin's mother. What a wonderful feeling and at the same time a very daunting task.

I wrote a little poem about my journey as a mother. This only reflects on my memories so far...

I am grateful for poopy diapers because it means my child has a healthy digestive tract.

I am grateful for nights my baby can't sleep because it gives me the opportunity to give him comfort.

I am grateful for his tiny hands that get into everything because it means my toddler is learning.

I am grateful my son throws tantrums in the store because it means he is gaining his independence.

I am grateful my son runs all over the place and makes a huge mess because it means I have someone to clean up after and watch over.

I am grateful my son loves to spend time with his dad because it means I can have some quiet time to myself.

I am grateful when my son gives me kisses because it means he loves me...

Griffin truly is my greatest treasure and I am eternally grateful Heavenly Father sent him to Joe and I.

Perfect Photo

I did it! I was able to capture the pure feeling of joy Griffin has while he is outside playing! His mouth is all dirty because he just ate some dirt. He is just running down the street enjoying his playtime!

You know you are tired when...

You know you have had a really long day when you fall asleep at the dinner table!!!

Griffin just came in from his nightly outside play ritual. We went for a walk over to Grandpa's new office to see what Dad was up to. When we got back he was ready to eat. However, after eating two of his orange slices he just fell asleep!

Night night Griffin we love you!

Hardworking Handsome Husband and Father

Joe came home from work today, Saturday, for a quick lunch break. Just had to get the camera out to snap a picture of my handsome husband!

He has been spraying trim for one his jobs all day. I should have gotten an up close and personal picture of his eyelashes. They are sooooooo long and I am soooooo jealous! The white paint really magnified them. Griffin is lucky to have inherited this trait from is handsome hardworking father!

Week with Grandma Wells

For the past week Grandma Wells came up and spent some time with us. Griffin had so much fun and really got to know her. They had fun playing outside, shopping at Toys R Us, and reading books.


Griffin loves to be outside. One of his favorite places is by the window well. He loves to drop rocks into the well. He even will try and climb in!

Here is our little guy all ready for bed. Grandma was making him laugh and we were lucky to catch his cute smile on camera!Here is my attempt at an artsy type photo. I am trying to learn more about photography so I guess ya'll will see how I do.