The One with All the Truth

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The One Without the Countertops

Finally a new post! I know, I know, we lag. But the important thing is we're back. We hope to be more regular bloggers and not let school completely take over our lives. We are living in Washington, Utah which is right outside of St. George both enrolled full-time at Dixie State College. We love it. We are so happy here. Although we miss lots of things about Vegas i.e. restaurants whenever we want, Maury Sue, some people in our old ward, being closer to my Mom, etc. We know we are where we need to be right now.
One thing we are excited about at this time of year, PAJAMA SUNDAY! That's right, it's General Conference this weekend. A time to listen to prophets speak to us and guide us in these times.
I had a conversation with a friend who happened to be a member of the Jehovah's Witness church. She was particularly funny and told me, "Ya know Anderson, I've been thinking. And I think the Mormons have got something on the Jehovah's Witness' Watching church at home twice a year in your clothes of choice! Why haven't we thought of that yet?" I laughed and laughed and then told her a little about why we do it and who speaks, then I told her how wonderful it all really is, pajamas aside.
I am excited and filled with love at the thought of listening to the Prophet speak to us this weekend. I love the traditions that were instilled in me from a young age to be excited to watch General Conference. To make traditions in my new young family like being surrounded by good food, friends, family and the Spirit. I have been preparing and I am excited to find out what will be said this weekend. Come listen to a Prophets voice...

Imagine

My friend Kate sent this to me. I didn't tear up (because I'm dead inside) but I really enjoyed it and it made me think of family.




I like to imagine that this is what Bo and Luke would do if we were to release them into the wild. Although, David's parents dog Charlie greets us like this everytime we see her.
I love each of my family members so much and I'd like to think that this is how we'll greet each other in the Spirit World. I imagine my Dad greeting me like this after being away for so long as I've continued on this Earth. I imagine our embrace and how sweet it will be. I hope he will be proud of me thus far in my life and the decisions I've made. I pray that my Elder Brother, Jesus Christ will also embrace me in the same manner.
I love the joy that is visible in this video. I hope eveyone enjoys this video (despite the cheezy music) and remembers that family is such an important part of the Christmas season. I pray that we will all not allow time to pass in the love we feel for each other.

Actual Factual Halloween

So for Halloween night we got to hang out with two skunks, a donkey, a midnight fairy and a pink cheetah.

We started our night out right by going to Cafe Rio for dinner with Jen's brother Chad, and his family, Sarah, Sariah, and Emma. After a yummy dinner (thanks Chad and Sarah!) we went to the Andersons neighborhood for some trick or treating fun. Sariah dressed up as a Midnight Fairy (is this different from a fairy at other times of the night?) and Emma was a Pink Cheetah.

After Bo and Luke were skunked over the summer at our family cabin we couldn't resist buying the Skunk costumes we saw for them at Target. The costumes were just $7.99 each so we considered it a good deal. They were both adorable in their costumes and it was just further proof we need kids to dress up asap. We had a great time, Sariah even shared some of her candy with us.

This is the donkey, Chad's dog, who's name is in fact Donkey...

I couldn't help but think of the upcoming holidays as we drove by a strip mall with a red sign out front that read "Seasons Greetings". I want the other holidays back!!! We are excited for the upcoming holidays and for the memories that will come as we celebrate. Happy Halloween!