Merry Christmas From The Andersons

Christmas cards just didn't happen this year, so we put together a little 2013 Year in Review for those who are curious about the many changes that came our way.

January: Eleanor turned one and we celebrated with a Minnie Mouse themed party and way too many gifts.

February: We had a lot to celebrate on Valentines' Day when we found out Baby #2 was on its way!

March: April spent most of her time on the couch with morning sickness, entertaining Eleanor the best she could.

April: We celebrated our third wedding anniversary along with April's last birthday in her 20's and Kevin's 33rd.

May: Kevin became an Ironman 70.3 in St. George by swimming 1.2 miles, biking 56 miles and running 13.1 miles. What a Rockstar!

June: April accompanied Kevin on a business trip to Miami Beach and spotted Dennis Rodman poolside.

July: We bought our first home in Eagle Mountain, Utah. We absolutely love the neighborhood and have enjoyed making our home our own.

August: Utah had record-breaking temperatures and we tried to stay cool with trips to Seven Peaks Waterpark and lots of Otter Pops.

September: Baby preparations were in full swing as we anticipated our little girl.

October: Scarlet Grace Anderson made her debut eight days early on October 11th, weighing 6 lbs 11 oz. She is absolutely beautiful and a happy baby.

November: April was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and had emergency surgery to have her appendix removed.

December: We are excited to spend our first Christmas in our new home with our two beautiful girls.

The year 2013 has brought us so many blessings. We are truly grateful for our Savior Jesus Christ and have witnessed His hand in our lives daily. We look forward to 2014 with hope that it may be a little less eventful. :-)

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Love, The Andersons

Scarlett's Blessing

Saturday, November 30, Kevin gave our beautiful Scarlett Grace a name and a blessing in our humble home. This sacred Priesthood ordinance performed in the LDS church provides an opportunity to bless our little girl with health, strength and many other important things that will bless her life. Kevin did an amazing job.

We kept the gathering very small this time. My parents, brother Brandon and Aunt Judy were the only ones in attendance other than our immediate family and a member of the Bishopric. A very different experience from Eleanor's Baby Blessing, but just as special. Kevin's mom made Scarlett's dress and I love everything about it. It is beautiful.

I am so grateful for my little family and that we will be together forever. That's pretty amazing.