Grey's Continues!

So tonight there is a new Grey's on, but don't tell me what is happening- ok? LOL See, Justin and I still have five episodes from season two and then all of season three to watch until we start watching the ones we've tivo-ed. I know we're big nerds about this! ER is new tonight and we still have Law and Order SVU and a couple of other shows to watch and we watched three Grey's last night. Perhaps we'll take a break from that show tonight!
This morning Anthony woke up at 6 after falling out of bed and that woke up Alex. Then Alexis woke up cause she heard a "monster" in the boys room so we found us all awake way too early! Justin and I gave everyone showers and breakfast and then he took Anthony to school on his way to work and now I'm here with two happy and slighty tired kids. ALyssa slept until 7:30 so she is favorite one today! ha ha She sleeps all night again so that is very much appreciated!
So last night right after dinner the door bell rang and it was UPS- Mom I LOVE the necklace! It's perfect and now I see why it was "made for you" as you said. Awesome! Thank you! I almost called you when it came, but then realized you were at work. Alex and Lexie want to trade colors though cause ALex likes blue and Lexie loves red. ANthony says he loves the blue that represents him. Tonight we're having a fun tv dinner night! The kids all got to pick out their own Kiddy dinners last night and Justin got a hungry man one and I got a mini pizza for me. To the kids it's just the coolest thing ever! I think we'll go outside and play some catch afterwards while it's still warm enough to be outside. The days are numbered........ Hope you girls are having a good day! I know we're all so busy, but this is a way fun to stay in touch. Mom, I hope the kids are well behaved for you today and Aunt K. I hope you have peace at work also! xo

Alex's ER visit! Don't worry he's fine.....

Last night we put all the kids to bed at a decent time and then Justin had to go to work for a couple of hours. Well, when I was chatting with my mom Alex came out and I heard him say "I have a bloody nose as he was leaving his room". It was odd cause he clearly didn't have a bloody nose and then he said his cheek hurt. He fell a sleep again and I just figured either his face fell a sleep or his imagination got the best of him- common for him at night! About twenty minutes after falling a sleep he was up again and said his ear hurt really bad so I gave him some Tylenol and told him we would take him to the doctors today and he was cheerful and then fell a sleep again. Well, about a hour later he woke up and was nice, but clearly in pain and just uncomfortable. At 3:45 Justin took him to the er, and they were home at 4:40 which is just not heard of in bigger towns. We all had colds last week and the doctor said that his sore throat spread to his ear and it had gotten infected. His other ear is a little bit red, but the one ear is pretty bad. Alex was happy when he came home and said the doctor was really nice and gave him two sticks to play with. He is on some antibiotics which is just the second time in his life. I think he must have thrown up sometime last night though cause there's a bucket by him on the couch and Justin has the fragrant spray near...... Alex is acting fine and said he chocked, but I'll ask Justin about it when he wakes up. I was up at 7 to get Anthony ready for school and he is already off and I've already fed Alyssa too. Lexie is still sleeping! Justin will be going to work in a hour and then he'll be home around 4 today so it will be nice for him to have a shorter day. Off to go feed Alex as he says he is finally ready to eat! Love, Julie P.S. Thank goodness our kids have insurance!

Although this shot was taken a few years back I think it is one of my favorites. Barbara and I look very happy to be together. The time, the year 2000..the place, Pinon Hills, CA

What do I put here!

Actually, I think Aunt Kathy said it right when she said "random thoughts" ha ha. Yesterday was a good day and I was so eager to do a bunch of things, but I just didn't care enough to get going. It was nice to sleep without a cold until after feeding ALyssa (at 5 am)I started to get that annoying choking cough that sometimes comes at the end of the cold. I went out to the couch and watched some oprah I had tivoed and fell a sleep sucking on a cough drop. We've been kind of dumb when it comes to getting enough sleep- I'll explain. Justin started to watch Grey's Anatomy last year when he worked nights to help him to stay awake and he kept telling me how much he liked it and that he needed to watch season three before this new season starts. Well, I decided to start watching it with him, but he insisted that I start from season one to "really know" the charactors. It has been a blast and thankfully Hollywood video has had all the seasons we've needed when we've needed them. So far we've finished season one and are almost done with season two. Next Thursday season four starts and I'm excited for it, but it's a good thing we have tivo cause we still have a lot to see! We've been watching 2-4 episodes a night for the past two weeks and it's been so much fun. From time to time we will have snack or potty breaks and then we'll get back to the show. It is so not me to sit that long and do any one thing, but I really do love the show! Do you guys watch that show? I've always been a huge ER fan and Justin kept telling me this show is way better. I won't say it's better I just think they are so different you can't compare. So the reason I even brought this up is to say that we need more sleep! lol We prefer to be with our kids doing something with them in the evening so we don't start to watch tv until they're a sleep so we already start out kinda late as they don't go to bed until 8. Well, off to play with Alex and then it will be time to go get Anthony and I get to hear about how his day went. Today he got to order books from the first book fair. Next Friday is his first picture day! Have a good one! xo

Better!

It has been a really, really long past few days! On Sunday I started to feel really bad and I was so uncomfortable I wasn't even able to sleep much! I know I should be happy that I don't get the flu or at least I haven't since I was a kid, but this cold was bad! I was lucky though because Justin was off on Sunday and Monday and then he was able to leave work a few hours early yesterday so he could help me out and play with the kids who have for the most part all been ok. The boys have been a little tired and Alexis has a "old man" hack, but no runny noses, fevers, and any other issues so I'm thrilled about that! Also, I do have to brag about Justin cause he made extra last night when he was cooking dinner so that I wouldn't have to make lunch today and instead just heat the food up. Growing up I was spoiled about two things- my birthday and when I was sick. Pretty much I was spoiled if I was sick and if it was my birthday it was my special day. Years ago Justin learned he HAD to continue that treatment and it's so nice. Not to say that I like to be sick, but it is nice to have someone bring your drinks, make your baths , and all around pamper you from time to time. lol In other news.......
Anthony stayed home from school today cause he kept sleeping and sleeping and I figured he was sick or really needed the sleep. Sure enough him and Alex slept in until 10:30 which has NEVER happened. They both woke up extra perky and requested breakfast. Alexis and Alyssa are doing really good! Lexie likes to bring her toys and she keeps saying over and over that now she has a "pretty sister". Alyssa does respond differently to different people not in a better or worse way just different. If Alexis walks up to her she will start to smile right off the bat. All of the kids love their baby and they especially love to feed her baby food. As of now Alyssa loves rice cereal, apple sauce, and sweet potato's.
Mom and Aunt k, I will be on your blogs tomorrow, but for now I'm gonna go rest a little bit! Also, I want to read to the kids and play with them a bit. Love ya both, Julie

The girls!

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Anthony's school

Anthony goes to Three Peaks and his teachers are named Mrs. Levine and Mrs. Barney. Today he learned how to sit down on the rug- a special rug with squares and circles. His classroom is full of pirates and ships which I must say is really cool to look at. He came home with a stamp from doing something good, but does not remember what it could have been that he did so right! ha ha He says five is his favorite number and he nows love the color orange mostly because he is excited for halloween- a long ways away for him to get excited about!
The kids and I had a fun day! Yesterday Alyssa went to see Dr. Dowse and he said she was perfect at 13.4 pounds! Off to give the boys a bath! xo

Bus stop

Anthony loves taking the bus and even has a couple of friends at the stop. This morning he met up with two boys who were talking about spitting and I stayed behind to make sure he was safe, but I didn't want to step on his shoes so to speak. He called Alex over to meet his friends and then I heard them all talking about who could spit the best. Alex said "I can spit to the trees" and they all started laughing hysterically which was cute although if they were actually spitting my opinion would differ. Boys sure do get excited about weird stuff! When the bus got there Anthony actually ran over to me and hugged me and signed that he loved me and then he ran back to get on the bus. Alex and Alexis were eager to get home to have breakfast since I had to wake them up in order to take Anthony to the bus stop. Just last week they would all be up before me and would play quietly for a few minutes until Lexie got hungry and then she'd be sure to wake me for her "corn chexy". I think they will all be tired tonight early especially Anthony who will have had 6.5 hours of learning today! The younger ones and I still have a busy day ahead of us full of walking, doctor appointments, and then we'll be going to meet Anthony at the bus stop and will go shopping this evening. At 9 the women from my ward and their kids meet up at the corner and go for a walk which I have yet to join in on, but since I now have a early start and we're all dressed we may as well go. Alyssa has her well check today which will include two shots and that will be harder on ALex and Alexis to see happen then it will be for her to get.
Yesterday was a fun day at church and Anthony was eager to see his friends from school. Alex and Lexie have a new nursery leader and Justin helps out with the class which is no biggy since the class is just twelve kids and two are ours.

Saturday

Well today we realized why Justin normally works Saturday and also why we avoi542d the parks on Saturday! lol It was fun just pretty packed with people. We all had meat, cheese, and crackers and then the kids rode their bikes for a half hour. There is a neat play ground so the kids enjoyed that too and then it was time to come home. This evening there is a city festival at the main street park so we'll check that out once it cools off a bit. It's nice to me, but 80 is too hot for Justin to be walking around a whole lot and with his skin type and Alex's I can't say I blame them. We had to soak Alex up with sunblock today!. Alex is adding to this today! Oh, some exciting news is he can now play Thomas on the computer all "by myself" ! lol Gotta love the independent stage! Here he is!!!!!!! 6i87k888oo8o6vo88o98o8o8887877888889090- ---'-']=]02452828825699+9*9*----

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Anthony!!!!!!!

Today Anthony had a fun day at school and like usual I met him at the bus stop with Alex, Alexis, and Alyssa in tow. He smiled at me and then kept walking past me and then continued to walk with his new friend Sammie who is a second grade girl. He was in front of us the whole time and from time to time would look back and smile at me. Alex normally tries to keep up with Anthony, but there were so many fun puddles for him to play in on the way home. Anthony learned how to sound out some words and he got to draw his own face and decorate his class by hanging the face on the wall in his classroom. So far he is adjusting well to school and even though he says he misses Alex and I -I can tell he really is ready to be out in the world! I just asked Anthony is he cared to add to this today (he helped me put it together last night) and he said he needs a break from thinking right now, but maybe after he is done eating his carrots! lol

Alyssa Britney

Alyssa Britney was born April 10Th 2007 and has been the worlds easiest baby! She is back crawling and will laugh and smile a ton! It's been fun to have a new baby and watch the older kids enjoy her as they all still think she's the coolest thing ever! Her nick name is Lysie and I named her middle name Britney because growing up it was my favorite name and then it just had a nice flow with Alyssa. We didn't find out her gender which was the most exciting thing ever and I'm amazed I could do it! It was something Justin always wanted to do and he didn't think I'd be able to not know so I had to prove him wrong as well as my mom, kim, Jenny and probably everyone else who knows me!

Alexis Kristene

Alexis Kristene was born on December 10Th 2004 almost two months early and was just 2.8 pounds at birth. She was a perfect two pounds though and is now a perfect 26 pound two year old. She loves Red, and her first favorite toy phase is Hello Kitty. She loves new clothes and also loves to put on make- up with me. She is a fiesty little girl who loves to play with her big brothers and she also knows how to be the pesty little sister! lol She has the cutest little dances she does and she loves all of the songs that are in Shrek. She loves to give out hugs and she loves all the attention she can get. One of her favorite things to do it to visit with her Uncle Jordan.

Alex Justin

He was born on January 21st 2004 and has been the family clown every since. I know I shouldn't label my kids, but he really is a clown MOST of the time. He loves Blue and superman and will pretend he is superman at least once or twice a day. This January he will be going to a formal preschool, but right now he loves being taught by mommy everyday and he is super happy he can write his name and say the alphabet. Anthony and him are best buds and they really do balance one another out for now which I'm sure means they'll clash later in life! LoL. Nothing can melt you like Anthony's smile and nothing can melt you like Alex's laugh. I used to be afraid of having boys and now I can't imagine not having them!

Kids!

Anthony Ryan----------


He was born on December 20Th 2001 and has always been the intellectual type. Even as a young baby he would try to figure things out and tried to "fix" cabinets and other things just as soon as he could crawl to them. He loves Yellow and Green and right now loves Superman and Flash. He started Kindergarten on the 28Th of August and he loves it! His teacher is Mrs. Barney and everyday he comes home with a exciting stort to share about his day. In a couple of weeks he will be able to have sharing time at school and he said he wants to bring in his whole family to show us off- hopefully that will excite his friends! ha ha

Our Family!

We are the Justin & Julie Anderson family!
Justin is a manager at Love's, but he really just delights in being a father! He was raised in Wrightwood, California and grew up in a huge family so our backgrounds are really quite different. His favorite color is Blue and he loves a good comedy and is for sure a "Red" personality.
As for me (Julie) I am a proud stay at home mom who has four kids and the oldest is only five and a half! I used to make fun of women who had so many young kids and here I am loving every minute of it! Thankfully Justin helps out a ton so I don't ever feel too over whelmed although I have my days, but who doesn't! I was raise in Riverisde, California with just one sister although now I have four step brothers and one step sister! I love purple, red, chick flicks and I am a "white" personality.