Kindergarten!

Jeff, Jayden and Becky went down to Pioneer Elementary today to register Jayden for Kindergarten. As we walked to the testing area, a school staff member commented: "Yay, another Anderson reader!" Then, when the woman who tested Jayden gave his test to the kindergarten teacher to review with us, she said: "You know he's an Anderson." (Jayden answered every question correctly.) Looks like Jayden's siblings have set the bar pretty high. However, I'm confident Jayden will proudly uphold the good Anderson reputation. Look out kindergarten, Jayden's excitedly on his way!

Becky Get's "New" Foot

On April 16th, Becky had surgery on her right foot to correct a painful bunion that she has had most of her life. It had begun to interfere with her ability to walk and drive the car, so we decided it was time to finally do something about it.

(The X-ray to the right shows the bunions on both of Becky's feet.)

The nurse who started Becky's IV marked her right foot with the "yes" to make sure they operated on the correct foot. (Its in permanent marker and won't wash off!)

The picture to the right doesn't do Becky's green foot justice, but they used some green cleansing agent prior to starting the surgery that left Becky's foot looking pretty sick once we got home from the hospital. Check-in was at 7:00 a.m. and we were on our way home by 1:00 p.m. the same day! Jeff and Jayden came along for the journey, and Jayden was sure ready to go home when the time came. =)

Now Becky has to stay off her foot, no weight bearing what-so-ever, for at least six weeks. She is getting used to crutches (her palms and underarms are bruised) and is excited to have her knee-walker arrive later this week. The knee-walker is like a scooter that will keep Becky's foot off the ground, but will make it easier to get around and do things that a mother of five busy children needs to do. Driving is still out of the question though. It's a good thing Ashley got her driver's license on Monday!

Thank you to everyone for your prayers, well-wishes and offers of help. You are the best!

Christmas!

One of our Chritmas traditions is to take a picture of the children on the stairs before they get to open presents on Christmas morning. Don't they all look excited!

Jayden asked Santa for a Batman costume this year. He had to put it on at the very first chance he had. Of course, Ashley and Cordell had to try as well.

Jayden Turns 5

My youngest son, Jayden turned 5 years old today. He was so excited to turn 5, because it meant that he could finally go to kindergarten. I had to explain that kindergarten would have to wait until the new school year began after summer vacation next year. Since he loves his preschool teacher and class, he took the news with only a little disappointment. Happy Birthday, Jayden!

Jayden and Bishop Winegar

We had tithing settlement today with Bishop John Winegar. Jayden made sure to point out that his birthday was in 7 days. When the Bishop asked if he could come to our house on Jayden's birthday to give him "some smacks", Jayden, after a moment of thought, replied "if you have money you can". I guess we know what Jayden thinks is important. =)

Since there wasn't any early morning play practice this morning, I took the opportunity to sleep in a little. When I got up, I found Cordell and Megan outside raking leaves without having been asked. Made this mother very proud!

After breakfast, Ashley, Brooke and Jayden helped rake leaves too.