My Performers!

All the girls are in dance. Gracie and Hilary performed at the Festival of Trees and Abbey had a piano recital in one day. This week they all performed in the Christmas recital at CSI. This is Hilary's first year and is one of the youngest in her class but knew every step. She was our "Candy Cane". Gracie is a great performer and quite a perfectionist. Gracie was "Edith the Elf". Abbey performed twice. She did a ballet number to "Sleigh Ride" and the Team did a tap number to a "Rocking Reindeer". Don't tell John but Carter was doing an arabesque :) Right before the last number the instructor pushed the dancers back off stage and came to the mic. "Caroline Andersen, we need you to come to the stage. Your daughter needs you". I could see Gracie in the wings with her teacher. All the girls were lined up for the finale, when a irritated drama teacher came out and slammed the fire door...on Gracie's fingers. They got smashed pretty good.

Trying to get everyone to look at the camera!

It is a trial with four kids (not that adults are much better) to all look and smile at the camera. Usally you have to just take the best!

the Utah Flash

We went to a preseason Utah Flash basketball game that was played at Burley HS against the Idaho Stampede. They were fun to watch. John's cousin Brandt is the owner of the Flash. He got the kids shirts and the adults hats. I even might sing the National Anthem for a Flash game in Utah...come watch (I guess sometimes it pays to have connections)!!! We had a great, great time!!!

Halloween

This was a crazy Halloween with 3 school parties and dance parties. I went as a good witch again..thanks to the girls. Carter was a cuddly tiger. Hilary was a sparkling Tinker Bell. Gracie once again was Snow White (she likes me to straighten her hair). And Abbey was a radiant Belle. We made homemade rootbeer for school which was a hit with the kids. That night we had a Halloween party with Andersen cousins and went Trunk or Treating!

Big Guy- Little Guy

John and Carter are great buds. They even went matching to church!

Mini-Cheerleaders

I am coaching the Shoshone Varsity Cheerleaders this year. We had a mini-cheer clinic then the girls performed at a football halftime. I am not biased at all, but I think Abbey and Gracie were the best two out there!

Abbey & Gracie Win Poster Contest!~

Abbey and Gracie entered the poster contest for Bully Week at school. We were excited to find out they both won 1st place in their divisions. They each won a $10.oo gift certificate to the mall. We of course took a trip to Claire's and the girls went crazy!! Gracie's poster is her and her friends on mountain and it says, "Build Each Other Up". Abbey drew a whole crew of friends and wrote positive words on banners in the sky.

Rim to Rim Race 2007

I did the hard but beautiful 7 mile Rim to Rim race in Twin Falls. I ran some of the way with my friend Mindy Robertson. The girls, Carter, and John cheered me on.