Adding to the family!

We have added a total of 6 critter's to the Anderson crew!  We have two OUTDOOR cats Wolverine and Elinor.  They started out inside but after seriously destroying my home the got they boot.  They like it outside, honestly.  That leave four.  I blacked out and took the kids to a pet store.  We ended up with two hamsters Sarah and Tom (named by Ever & Emery Jai).  Guice, of course, picked out a gecko he named it
Samurai .  Last but not least while NeNa & Pop were down for EJ's birthday they got Samurai a friend, Max the gecko.  Poor Max lost his tail when Josh was getting him in the tank.  Guice was so upset, we ended up writing an apology letter to Max.  We explained that God made him that way, so Max could get away easily.  Not until Guice called Pop did he believe it. 
Whew, sounds like a lot!  Good thing I quit my job gonna need plenty of time to clean...lol!

Emery Jai is SEVEN!

Our super amazing firstborn turned seven!  Where on earth does time go?  I can close my eyes and remember every detail of her TWO day birth (yes, I will always bring up the length of her labor :)). Emery Jai is working diligently building a relationship with Christ.  I was very worried she was too young to "get it", she really does.  I am so excited for her!  I truly believe that salvation is the most important thing that happens, everything else is just bonus.  She is super loving and working on controlling emotions (are we not all).    EJ is crazy smart.  Honestly.  She has perfect grades in school!  Yep, I am bragging.  She loves art and excels at it, she attends the local art studio for lessons.  She was also taking  Jujitsu, she rocks it!  Let's just say the girl has an aggressive side!  She will start back in a couple of months once things slow down a bit. 
Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Chicken & Dumplin's
What she wants to be when she grows up: Artist
Best Friend: Jesus

I quit!!!!!!!!

I did it!  I quit my job!  GLORY!  This has been a long time coming, Josh has wanted me to quit for a year!  I have been very stubborn about it.  Finally enough is enough!  I gave an open ended notice today.  My boss was awesome!  She is fantastic!  She understood completely.  I am so very relieved it is almost over!  Working was fun, I am not gonna lie :)!  It was so nice to hear "Great Job!" and other complementary things, and the paycheck wasn't to shabby either.  However, at the end of the day I miss my kiddos.  We have prayed and of course the answer was clear!  Looking forward to renewing my SHAM card very soon!!

Guice lost his first TWO teeth!

I blinked and my baby grew up!  I still can not believe he is old enough to lose teeth!  His two bottom teeth have been so loose for a while.  He would not let us pull them.  He was at Preschool and was playing cops and robbers with a girl.  Long story short she knocked them out!  He was so excited!  He got a moving for his two teeth!   He is just such a sweet little guy!  So very smart and helpful!  His Preschool teacher tells me all the time she wishes she had a classroom full of Guices'!  He is very respectful and minds, still has never been in time-out!  He loves school and learning.  He asks tons of questions!  Guice is still very much into insects!  He has a super cool bug classification book that he is forever flipping through.  He also loves art and crafts, Mrs. Lorrie says he is the best artist!  Hard to believe this guy will be starting Kindergarten in the fall!

Resolutions!

It is that time of year!  I LOVE the new year!  It is exciting and a clean slate!  I have some awesome ones this year!  I hope to update regarding all of my positive progress (I will also be honest concerning lack of progress :))!

Drum roll please!!
 My one and only is put GOD first in my life day in and day out!  Simple enough right?!!?!?  I have included a few subtitles, if you will, to specify what that means to me.
*I am reading my whole bible in 90 days!
*Be a better steward of what God has blessed me with. This includes my relationships, health, time, finances, and belongings.  Basically, taking better care of what I have. 
*Focus on building positive God based relationships in my life. Speak LIFE into others! 
*Spend time helping my Children grow their relationship with the LORD!  Emery Jai gave her life to Jesus two months ago (Halleluiah!!!!!!).  Truly no greater JOY!  However, now the work has begun!  Time to cultivate a personal relationship with God through prayer, reading his word, and worship!  Also, LIVING in accordance to HIS will. 

Whew, what a list!  I can do all things when HE gives me strength!  Again, can not say enough how excited we are to start a new journey in our lives! 

New Year New(ish) Blog!

This is it!  The Anderson family is BACK!  Funny enough that is the theme for our little family this year, getting BACK to basics!  It is going to be a great year!  We have some plans but are leaving the details up to God!
2012 was a hard year, no surprise there.  However, we can see God's blessing in it.  I have never been closer to my LORD!  It is truly amazing!  Also, Josh and I are closer than ever.  We have walked through fire together and come out the other side much stronger as a couple.
It would take me all day to update and fill in the past year!  2013 is a fresh start in several area's of our lives, our blog will be the same FRESH!  I am so sad of all the memories that I should have forever recorded!  I am going to do a much better job this year, hand over heart girl scout promise!