Had a good day on Friday volunteering with Foster Care Support group in Roswell, GA. Was so impressed by the operation. It is all completely privately funded and they provide clothing, school supplies, shoes, backpacks, etc.. for kids who live in a foster home. As a volunteer, you pick a few kids, and basically shop for them in a huge room of clothing, toys and gear. While doing this, I was reminded about just how blessed we are to have the creature comforts that a lot of these kids and their parents do not. I also was inspired by people who would open their home to children they don't even know and treat them as their own child. Anyways, if you are ever looking for a place to volunteer some time, I know it would be appreciated and you'll definately leave with a good feeling in your heart.

Telephone Pole???

When we took Carson to his 15 mos appt, the doctor said we need to start working on his speech. He currently isn't using words to say what he wants, just "ma ma ma ma" for everything. So we told Christian that when Carson wants something or we see something we need to say "Carson, say shoes" or "Carson, say bottle". So Christian thinks this is his new mission. He looks out the car window and says "Carson... say Tel-e-phone Pole" Chris and I couldn't stop laughing. Maybe we should start out a little smaller buddy :o)

Christian and one of his main squeezes, Marley.

Little Carson got his first stitches this week at 15 mos old.... he hit his head on the corner of a bookshelf. He already has hit his head above his right eyebrow on our front porch. I have a feeling we will be spening a lot of time at the hospital with this kiddo!

Crazy Anderson Cousins

We were so fortunate to get together with everyone in Charlotte last month. Everyone was there.... Bonnie, Julie and the kids, Doug, Sonia and Alicia, Pal and Dale, Andrea and Colby, Amy, Bob and Dylan, Debbie and Charlie, Chris and I and the kids. While we were there, Chris spent one evening with his dad, Bonnie and Pal just telling old stories and having a great time. He wrote down a lot of those stories. What a special time to spend with his family learning all about their history. I've included a picture of the crazy cousins that, no doubt, will be seen for years and everyone will wonder... what were they doing???

Just last week, we lost Pal. Pal was such a major part of the Anderson clan. He is the one who coordinated so many of the Andersonfests at the beach and really encouraged everyone to get together. We decided the other day that we really need to continue Pal's legacy and keep everyone getting together at least once a year. We are blessed that we all live in the southeast and can make that happen.

Carson is One!!!!

We had such a great weekend up at the lake celebrating Carson's birthday! Good friends, good food, good boating and a messy cake eating baby. Here are a couple before and after pictures of Carson eating his birthday cake.

Chris has been working so hard to re-create our front yard. After 2 years, we have beautiful results. Wonderful grass, new front steps and inviting sidewalk. He just painted our shutters and front door black instead of green. You'd barely recognize it. I'm glad he's so handy!