Called of God

Brandon and I went to all you can eat french toast this morning at Kneaders and as we were leaving Brandon said "Well, let's go see if Neil is gunna become an Apostle." So we went home to watch Conference and right before President Monson announced it, we both got this really strong feeling and my heart starting beating really fast...I knew it was gunna be him! And sure enough, he announced Elder Neil L. Andersen as the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Neil is Brandon's dad's younger brother, and he is also the man who sealed us. He is such an amazing man and I'm not surprised at all that the Lord has called him to this important calling. What a great blessing this is for our family!

"Let's Play Some Basketball"

Brandon has been super busy this semester playing some super b-ball! He has been playing on 3 different teams! A church ball team that made it to the Elite 8 in the regional championships, a city league team that WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP, and a BYU intramural team that is 7-0 and is still playing in the tournament. Brandon has really been playing great lately, including a more than half court buzzer beater shot! It's been really fun to be able to watch him, and I am the official score keeper and #1 fan. It has definitely made me more competitive, I really get into the games! :)

This is the intramural team (minus Bret Wardle)

So tough.

Happy Birfday!

I had a lovely day Monday. It started off by waking up at 4:45 am and going to the airport to finally fly back to Provo after 5 days in warm, beautiful AZ for a family friend's wedding. It was great to get away from the horrible Utah weather, but I was def ready to come back to my LoverMuffin. (Couldn't go due to school and work) After Brandon picked me up we went to one of my fav places, Zupas, for lunch, then I had to go to school the rest of the day which really stunk. No one at school knew it was my birthday haha :) After school, Brandon had to work on a group project so I got to bake my own birthday cake...haha it was actually okay with me. Then we went to TUCANOS! WHOOO! We are members of the birthday club, so in the month of your birthday, you get a free meal! Then, a whole bunch of my friends and a few family came over to our apartment for cake and games! Good times. What did Brandon get me, you ask? A trip to Pheonix and a waxing kit which I don't actually have yet..but will soon :) Thanks to those of you (well, 1 of you ;) that called and the others that acknowledged my birthday. I am no longer a teenage wife!

And the best part was this SUPER cute "Flirty Apron" from Brandon's parents, Heather and Joelle that I have been wanting for MONTHS! Thanks guys I absolutely LOVE IT and you :)

Bracketology

For those of you that are not aware, my lovey dubby Hubby and I are TIED for 1st place in the Andersen family NCAA Tournament bracket at the moment. (And NO I did not cheat off of or even look at his bracket or even ask for help) I have been brainwashed by the 24-7 Sports Center that is being played in our home....24-7 (except for when John and Kate Plus 8 is on, of course) The gloves are off, oh eternal companion of mine.

BRING. IT. ON. BABAY.

Choppage!

(It wont let me drag this pic to the bottom, but while I am removing hair, Brandon is growing a Mexi- stash. Go ahead and ask me if I like it, I dare you ;) (He also just got out of the shower so that's why his hair is a fro...but the fro is probably next for him)

Alright alright people, get off my back! I am a busy girl! So, sorry I didn't post these earlier. But yes, I really did it... I cut 8 inches off my hair! I haven't had hair that short since the day before the 8th grade dance when Dad cut my hair in his bathroom. This was his explanation of how it got to be about as short as my ears, "well, I started on one side, and then the other side was a little shorter, so I had to try and even them up, but then that side was a little shorter too..." (Word to the wise: a little something I learned in my 815 hours of hair school so far: start a haircut in the BACK!) Anyways, no I couldn't donate it cuz I had color in it, notice the subtle honey highlights?

Before: (Brandon wasn't around to take a pic, so I had to do the tacky mirror ones :)

After: (Warning, these were taken right before bedtime so I look sick and I hadn't straightened my hair so it looks kinda weird :)

You likey??? You probably don't think it's very short but if you know me, you know I NEVER cut my hair! I feel so liberated!!! In the words of the hilarious blog, "Seriously, So Blessed" I feel like the pioneers! ;)

It Figures...

Of course I am sick and have ZERO voice, so if you have been trying to call me I probably just don't answer because you wont be able to hear me anyways! I have just accepted the fact that my immune system has made the decision to stop working. It's cool, I'm fine with it now.

HENCE, if you need to get ahold of me, you are probably better off calling my awesome, amazing, sweet, husband who is always taking care of me!!

Breaking News!!

Okay, so I know I have hidden it really well the past nine months (thank you yoga!), but yesterday afternoon around 3:15 pm our family grew by 4 little ones! Everything went really well and there cannot be any prouder parents in the world than us. We have been wanting to expand our family for quite some time now and yesterday was the day.

Welcome, Angel (pronounced "An'jel")...

Her name simply describes all that she is.

Welcome, Dupree...

Great action shot....Dupree is such a rockstar.

Welcome, Orangejello (Pronounced "Or-an-gel-O")...

Or-ang is pretty cocky..he's like Lightning McQueen, really likes to pose- "Kachooww!!"



Welcome, Lemonjello (Pronounced "Lem-on-gel-O")

Lem-on is really shy..he likes his own personal space behind the trees and it's hard to get him to come out of his room. We just can't wait for the teenage years. *Rolls eyes*





The Kids really love their new home!! Just watching the joy in their eye balls makes the 3am feedings totally worth it!