Random Seattle Pictures

Story time with Mommy
Sweetie smile
Bucket Head
Little Giggles

Time flies . . .

Grampy holds Carter for the first time

September 2006

and then holds Camden for the first time

December 2007

I have a Girlfriend . . .

My very cool Auntie Erin introduced me to this little cutie while I was visiting Gramps and Grams. Auntie Erin is her nanny. She's younger than me by 1 week, I don't have a girlfriend back home right now so I was cool with starting a long distance relationship. My mom has been telling me for quite some time that I'm a big boy now, so it was inevitable that I leave her lap and my blankie and get to know Halsey .I noticed right away that we have some of the same interests like fast cars . . .

and can you beleive it, she likes My Truck Book as much as I do!

She takes good care of me, giving me my binkie back when I offered to share with her.

So I took her on a date to the Seattle Aquarium.

We gazed at the seals together and I think she's one cool chick!

My Christmas Present to You

I had nothing to do with it really, Just super excited to share some awesome news!!!

It's been a long 8 weeks. Go to Anderson Antics for the surprise!

Pictures Galore!

Couple weeks ago, Jeff's Cousins Ted and Heidi were here from Australia. We went to the Bellagio Gardens.

Ted and Heidi

The Hansen, Jackman family. Minus Loren of course.

Then Erin Came to visit, not a single picture of her trip here except when we went to California for a night. Jeff let me slip away for a night with Erin to visit my Uncle Steve, Aunt Sandy and Cousins Ryan and Sara. As we drove to CA, this truck passed us and I laughed so hard I almost had to pull over.

Company name: UTI (I think Urinary Tract Infection)

Big Yellow warning: (Frequent stops)

I know, not that funny, but I though it was.

A VERY NICE dinner at Morton's Steakhouse

Then it was off to Seattle, the land of free babysitters (Grandma and Grandpa and Auntie Erin)

Jeff and I had a great date night. Went to a restaurant called ?????, watched a great show with great friends.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELISE!

Dave and Elise

Elise - Did you get your cane out yet??

Before you knew it, It was Christmas Day.

My parents, Erin, Matt, Jeff, Me and the Boys opened presents together.

Carter couldn't believe his eyes, a new truck!

As we were getting ready to leave it started to snow.

Well, we are finally home. I should be working but I'm posting instead. I now feel a responsibility to all our loyal fans who I see logging on each day to look at the cuties in our house. (Kidding, I'm not that stuck up) But we did get some fun pics in Seattle, Thought I'd share.

Seahawk Sunday

Jeff took Bill to a Seahawk Game Sunday for his Christmas present.
Here they are all dressed and ready to go!

Carter and Camden got dressed for the fun too!The game was just exhausting, apparently.

So Who Are You?

So, we added a map to our blog which tells us who is visiting the site, well I guess not who but where people are logging on to visit our site from. Several of these cities I am familiar with and could say who it was looking at the blog, but some have me stumped . . . so let me know who you are. I guessed on a couple myself.

Edmonton, AB, Canada ?????
Chelan Falls, WA, - Jason and Sarah

Tooele, UT, - Wade and Wrena

Bothell, WA, - My Parents
Henderson, NV, Probably Jeff, or Kari
Granada Hills, CA, Grandma and Grandpa Klock
Louisville, KY, ?????
Las Vegas, NV, - Maybe Auntie Jess
Bellingham, WA, ?????
Branson, MO, ?????
Middletown, NJ, ?????
Bakersfield, CA, Miss Shanda lurking from her parents house
Cedar City, UT, - Steve and Melissa
Boise, ID, ?????
Monroe, NC, ?????
Rogue River, OR, The Mencas Family
West Linn, OR, Probably Uncle Gary and Aunt Linda
Minneapolis, MN, ?????
Ellendale, ND, ?????
Tyler, TX, ?????

Green Lake, WI, ?????
Regina, SK, Canada - Alissa
Port Hadlock, WA, ?????

Visiting Seattle and Missing Daddy

Well, we are in Seattle since Saturday and loving time with Grampy and Grammy. Carter now says "Gammmpaaa" and follows Grampy all over the house. When Bill comes home from work he runs to the top of the stairs and waits to get his hugs. Talk about melting your heart.

I thought Camden had an ear infection from the plane ride, he was fussy, wouldn't sleep etc and so I went to Urgent Care today and found out he just has a little cold. No ear infection. Yeah!!!!!! Plus, he has gained 13 oz in 15 days! He now weighs a whole 10 lbs 14.5 oz

He is actually doing better now, I finally got a ok night sleep, in between tossing and turning because I really can't sget good sleep without my hubby.

My parents and Erin have been sooooo super helpful with the boys. I literally could not be doing this alone for 10 days. Bath time, feedings, changing diapers and entertaining boys that are fussy from being out of their element. That said, we are certainly missing Daddy who will be joining us on Saturday. Carter points to all the pictures around the house of "Dada" and I know he is missing him like crazy, because he is driving me crazy! But someone had to stay home and make $$$ to pay for all the toys I have bought Carter this holiday. Poor Camden gets a lump of coal I guess, not cause he's bad, because what do you buy a baby who is only entertained by his older brother or who has every hand me down you can think of? I don't know how we are going to get home with all the loot from Santa and his elves (I.E. Erin, Mom and Bill) Speaking of Santa, we saw him today and Carter was not happy with him! Guess last years cute smile has disappeared to be replaced by tears and clawing the life out of Mommy and Grampy. The photographer is going to photoshop him into the picture . . . technology is amazing, can't wait to see how they turn out - we will see them tomorrow!

No new pictures right now, this one will have to do, it's Carter exactly one year ago - -

Time flies right?

I will try to get some from my parents camera in the morning, my camera died . . . good timing huh?

More to come soon.

Camden Says "Hi"

He He He

And no this isn't a hint or anything. Good grief people . . . Camden is only 9 weeks old!

New Favorite Picture

Looks comfy . . .

Seriously . . .

Sometimes being a mom is beyond challenging. I have a new found respect for my own mom who always seemed to have it together. I on the other hand am on the verge of insanity today. It started about 3:00am, up and down the stairs 5 or 6 times. Camden refusing to sleep. Jeff put him in bed with me sometime around 6:45 where he slept until 7:30 when Carter also awoke. Both demanding my attention simultaneously. Diapers were changed, Carter was given his usual sippy cup of milk and cup of Cheerios. I proceeded to feed Camden and looked up to find Carter taking a handful of chewed up soggy Cheerios out of his mouth and rubbing them into the carpet. Why you ask? He was helping mommy clean for meeting of course. (That's sarcasm) After I finished with Cam I started cleaning the now dried ground in Cheerios from the carpet. Meanwhile, Camden is lounging in his bouncy seat and Carter has become awfully quiet. I turn the front room corner to find him standing on the kitchen table trying to grab the kitty sitting in the window 2 feet away. I remove him from said table and remind him "tables are not for climbing on." I pat myself on the back for not freaking out yet about the Cheerios and table climbing as it's only 9:00 am. 9:00 ahhhh the wonderful breakfast time. Carter is like an alarm clock, 9:00am hits and its "eat eat eat" which he uses a tone more like" now now now" I put him in his seat and he has a yummy breakfast of pancakes, banana and milk. All seems to be well. I vacuum the remaining Cheerios mess and Carter starts his usual DONE DONE DONE song. I clean him up, and he starts playing in an empty diaper box with his motorcycle and train. Cam has become fussy and requires some love, a happy moment in my day. But I can't calm him, now he's screaming, I fly through the living room like I'm a ballet dancer trying to calm the cries. He burps and all is well again. I go to the kitchen to start cleaning breakfast dishes and then to put some water in the fridge and I hear coughing from Carter. Poor guy got the sniffles on Saturday's train ride and now it's draining into his throat giving him a slight cough at times. I then notice the cough is increasing in intensity and I proceed around the corner just in time to catch projectile vomit on my feet. Then again in the box he was playing with, then on the train, I put my hands out . . . like I'm going to catch it . . .!!!! . . . that didn't work so I scoop him up to get more lovely puke down the front of me, then down my back because in an effort to not get it all over the front of me I move him mid spew and the rest ends up down my back. We make it to the bathroom sink and I realize that is no help. I turn on the shower and check out Carter, trying to figure out what the sudden barffest is about. He seems fine . . . then again maybe not. Pukes again. 5 times in 5 minutes, that's a record. I realize on the last hacking he is actually gagging on lovely phlegm and it kept making him wretch. After having just eaten breakfast it all easily came back up. Yum, regurgitated Cheerios, milk, banana and pancakes. Good thing I hadn't had a chance to eat breakfast yet, as my gag reflex kicks in at that point. So we showered for 45 minutes, trying to clear the smell from our noses and icky feeling from our bodies. I let Carter play a little more in the shower while I cleaned up the hallway and bathroom and started loads of wash that will continue into the night. Camden is now screaming. I can't pick him up for the mess between me and him and Carter still in the shower needing supervision. Not to mention a wet heavy towel on my head because I won't get to brush my hair before it dries in a tangled mess. I manage to get a little organized, calm Camden and get Carter at least diapered before he runs off to play . . . . in the box of vomit and towels and smelly clothes I left in the hallway waiting to be washed and thrown out. Back to the shower. Jeff calls to ask how the day is going. I want to reach through the phone and . . . and . . . and .. .throw up on him to tell you the truth. I'm on the verge of melt down. Keep in mind I am supposed to be getting the house ready for Wednesday night meeting. Ha! Ok, now it's 11:00 and chaos is diminishing. Carter says night night and that's my cue to take him to his room for nap time. We are settling down when I hear Camden starting up again. Back down stairs, grab Cam and back upstairs to put Carter down. Carter now doesn't want to nap, I insist, I need nap time today. He starts screaming at me. I say "time for night night, see you in awhile, I love you." As I shut the door Carter says, "UVVVV YOU NIGH NIGHT. " So seriously. . . . I'd get pucked on all day for that one moment. (But don't ask me to volunteer for it tomorrow)

Camden

Mr. Camden had his 2 month appointment today. He is 23 inches long and 10 lbs 1.8oz. Growing so fast. He smiles and coos, holds his head up for a short time and has very strong legs the Dr said he is right on track.

Not that I thought he wasn't but, seriously, this kid sleeps so much I wondered if he was meeting those "milestones" as quickly as Carter did.

Last week in pictures . . .

Carter and his favorite kitchen cupboard.

Camden at 8 weeks old

Saturday morning we went to Boulder City and took a train ride.

(See Anderson Antics blog for more pictures)

The girls and kids. . .

Vanessa and her 2 little ones, Trinity and Trelise.

Amanda and Dane

and Renee with Carter and Camden

I know Carter looks too bundled up for Las Vegas but it HAS gotten quite cold . . . .

45 degrees that morning.

Dane and his matching Santa hat.Snoozing elf.
The Happy Anderson Family