Fourth of July

Day 2
This time New Port Beach then pizza, games and poetry night at the park.

I love my family. It is full of wonderful and fun people. They all have virtue and good character. It is nice to be around so many great people.
I love the ideals and principles that our country was founded on. I want to stand up for things that are good and right.

Photo credit: Kelly, Jeff, Tate, Dad and myself.

Seaman Reunion 2015

Day 1
Crystal Cove Beach and dinner at the park.

3 Children 3 Balloons

Disneyland

The snapshots are in chronological order.
There were ups and downs.
Downs: John was just shy of the height to get on Indiana Jones. It was a blow. Clara lost a five dollar bill and wasn't able to by cotton candy. Big Thunder Mountain was shut down. I didn't get cherries with my Mint Julep. The weather during the second half of the day.
Ups: We got into the park early. The weather during the first half of the day. This was Margaret's official first time so she got her silhouette and Mickey ears. We were all able to go on Storybook Ride, Small World, Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean together. The Dole Whip was so good! We met up with some of the Dennings and it really made the afternoon so fun. Watching the kids try to pull out the Sword in the Stone. Seeing Kelly, Clara, and John's faces when they came off Star Tours.  Hearing Margaret talk about going on the teacups when I was putting her to bed.
And much more. Over all we had a great time..

The attendant took the photo of Margaret and me with Tigger.

Accountable

 Clara beauty has turned 8! A big step. I was so excited that she would be baptized in the same dress all my sisters, girl cousins and I was baptized in. It is so nice to have lovely traditions that link us to people we love. She had a lot of support from our wonderful ward and family. I know most everyone had a drive to get here but our whole family appreciates the company and effort. It was certainly memorable. Clara said that she felt weird and shaky after she was baptized. I know a load came off her because she was instantly more cheery. Aunt Rhonda gave her a lovely necklace and Grandma and Grandpa Anderson gave her a scripture set of her very own. It was a very nice day. I am so glad that Clara is mine. She is a fun example and I am so glad that she has taken her first public step in her spiritual growth. I know she will continue to grow in the truthfulness of the gospel.

Indian Springs

Last year we were foiled by a mishap that resulted in a broken arm. As a result we weren't able even get a toe wet. Those kind of things happen and so we just roll with the punches. This year however, we had a blast getting soaked! Indian Springs was darling and it was so fun to swim eat and visit. We are already excited for next year!

McKenzi's Girls