Chris's Fond Memories of Mom

Mom and Dad you have always helped, encourage, teach and raise us according to the will of the Lord of which I am so very grateful. One of my fond memories of you Mom is when I was growing up and you would come down to the basement and tuck me and Stuart into bed (when we lived in Fairview).  You would help each of us say our prayers and coach us as we did. I remember one time being not quite so ready to pray and you taught me the importance of praying with respect, seriousness and sincerity.   I have remembered and made it a practice to pray with our children when tucking them in as well. I still pray with Cody before bed most nights.   Mom you were also the best at comforting me those many times I had bad accidents being the very active boy I was.  Even now I enjoy our phone calls to discuss how we are doing, you and everyone else as well.  Chris

Dad, I also cherished the personal time you spent with me.  One such occation was when I brought home a scrap of leather from a Boy Scout leadership camp and wondered what I could make from it.  You spent time to design and then make a pocket knife case for my swiss army knife that also held a pair of needle nose pliars.  I still have that case and greatly value it because of the time you spent making that case with me.  Chris

Favorite Memory with Grandma from Katie
I remember going to Grandma's old house with Tiffany & Whitney and we watched Harry Potter Movies together.  I also remember when Grandma came to my baptism and gave a talk on the Holy Ghost.  It made me feel so special that she would come all the way across the country to see me for that one special night.

Favorite Memories with Grandma from Natalie
When Grandma came to my baptism she gave me this small white beaded braclet.  She said "This is how clean you will be right after your baptsim."  She also said "If you wear this it can remind you to also do good and clean things."

I also remember when she came to my baptsim she said this very heart felt talk.  It was about the Holy Ghost and listening to it in times of need.

I remember also for my birthday we helped make the cake and put everything together. 

I remember going to her house and playing there with all the other cousins.

Favorite Memories with Grandma from Cody
I really liked when Grandma talked at my baptism this year. I felt the spirit all during her talk.  I also loved picking berries when they visited.  I shared my berries with Grandma she got three and I got two. 

I also remember going to the cabin and helping Grandma make pancakes and also going on the hike and finding that fort/lean-to thing that someone made.  I wish we could live in Utah.  I really had fun with Grandpa and Grandma and my cousins.


Mom and Dad, we all cherish time spent with you and wish we could do it more often and have loved the visits we've had with everyone both here and in Utah.  Here are a few photos when you were here to visit. 

Mom and Katie on our golf cart when everyone came out to Stuart's Graduation and stopped by on the way back from Philidelphia just before Cody was born.














A visit at The World of Coke during that same visit
 













Here are some pictures of all of us at Katie, Natalie and Cody's baptisms:

Cody's Baptism

 

Picking berries before Cody's baptism June 2012

Picture of Mom while the kids fished at the ponds not far from our house on same visit
 

 

Natalie's Baptism

Mom and Dad at a baseball game during Natalie's Baptism visit     

Katie's Baptism

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Mom you are the perfect example of Christlike service. Throughout my entire life you have always given of yourself and your talents for someone else. Whether it was making room in your already crowded house for a niece or a nephew in need of help, never whining or complaining about the lack of new shoes or clothes for yourself, making the best home bread along with flapjacks, you were always positive and supportive of your children. You mentored and raised daycare families along with your own. You were always so scared to drive in the snow—and even more scared to drive the old family cars. You baked your heart out on thanksgiving and christmas( Orange bread, plum pudding, almond paste swirl, pies, pies, pies). You are still mentoring and babysitting and serving, serving ,serving. Love ya Mom, thanks for all you do! Love, Anita, Ian and family

Dad you are the best example of hard work and faithfulness. You are one that never asks for a handout. You are always doing what it takes to support the family( those awesome Anderson genes). You gave the diligent effort to always have family home evening , scripture study and family prayer. As child I remember the piggy back rides you gave us down to bed and the wrestling matches on the living room floor. I remember weeding the garden in Fairview (not my favorite back then). You made the best fried potatoes (and me not even realizing it until I tried some later in life regretting all those years of missing out). I remember singing along with the guitar (A Fox Went Out on A Chilly Night and You Are My Sunshine). You are a great example of staying physically fit. Dad you're still working ,working, working. Dad you're amazing! Thanks for the great foundation you gave me.

Love you Dad. Love, Anita, Ian and family

I have a fond memory of mom when I was young too.  She would sing me to sleep at night when I was 3 or 4.  I think I still remember some of the songs like How much is the doggy in the window and maybe Frara Shaka?  Stuart

I have another fond memory of dad when I was young.  He grew out his beard because of a contest at work when we were in Fairview.  I remember it was a red beard.  I know there is a picture somewhere.  Anyway, I liked it!  I also enjoyed going hunting and fishing with dad when I was young. Stuart

Mother's Day when I was young

I remember a Mother's day years ago when I was a young boy--Maybe 6 or 7.  It seems like we all wanted to make it a special day.  I think Angela and I and maybe Chris got up early in the morning and cleaned the house and then we were nice all day long!  I think it was a special day and maybe Mom and Dad still remember that day.  Stuart

Thank You Mom!

So many memories at the cabin!

I remember one year when I was young we drove up to the cabin to celebrate my birthday, we brought a double decker cake, but by the time we had reached the cabin someone had sat on it! 

 I'm sure we all ate it anyway.

 

And still now as my children go to the cabin with the family it is a place of many wonderful family memories.

The mountains above Fairview have many memories, we really never went on vacations but I remember going up the canyon and picking elderberries and fishing, going on hikes with dad, riding horses and of course the cabin.  And getting our pictures taken in the purple flowers.

I especially love having the family Halloween parties, I love how you and dad dress up.  All those years that I loved dressing up for Halloween and it was just a few years ago that I saw you dress up for the first time!  Thanks Mom, the grandkids love it too!

Pretty soon we will have quite a collection of halloween photos.

 

Thank you mom for always being the glue that keeps us all together! 

For planning the monthly  dinners and doing the grandma days.

 

I want you to know that one of the things that you have always done for me is to LISTEN... I remember as a teenager sitting up late around the bar in the kitchen talking, and you listening.  You have always taken time to listen and give positive feedback.  I have felt I could pour my heart out to you because you would not judge or criticise me.  And I always knew that you would encouarage and support me.  Even today when I am almost 46 years old, I will call and just talk.  THANK YOU!

What a blessing to have such a dear mother.:)  I Love you.  Angela

Happy 70th Mom!!! 
It has definitely been all of our pleasure to be your family and be recipients of all your gracious service and love!

Most of my favorite memories of you have to do with your thoughtfulness in making some kind of comfort food for me. (pies, soups, salsa, breads, cake, etc). There have been multiple times when you have made some kind of great food and either delivered it to me or invited me to come and enjoy it at your place. thank you very much for being thoughtful in sharing your time and talents to serve Jane and Jennifer and I! We all have been truly blessed to have such Great Parents!

Love Hyrum