Success

Well I guess Caden has decided it is time to be a big boy. Last week after running out of diapers and really not being able to afford any more that we were going to potty train Caden. He is 3 1/2 and we felt it was time. We had accidents for 2 days, then he figured it out and we haven't had an accident since. I was so surprised how well he did after our last attempt to potty train. But I am so proud of him. He is such a big boy. And it goes to show that he actually is related to me as I was always one who would wait until I was sure I could do it and made up my mind to do it, then I could do anything. Caden seems to have to have his mind made up that he can do it too. We even went to Utah last weekend for Memorial day. I worried that we would be stopping all along the road for bathroom breaks. But it seems I worry too much.

We had a great weekend in Utah. We got to see a lot of family. It was Jake's grandpa's birthday and we had a big party. Grandma and Aunt Mary worked hard and the weekend was a huge success. It was so fun to see Jake's family again, some we haven't seen in a few years. The boys are still talking about swimming in their jeans at Aunt Mary's (we didn't take their swim suits).

On our way home we got to see some old friends from Iceland, Sean and Jen Thomas. Kyle was so excited to see their old friend Daxton. Everytime I even mention Utah it has brought up his name and the desire to go and see him. The boys had fun playing and we had a good time visiting with the Thomas's. I have to say we miss the military and our friends.

Jake has started working a few other jobs besides the landscaping. We are in desperate need of an income and Jake is stepping up and working even harder. This business has taken a long time to get moving and I fear that it will still take longer.

The boys are ready for the summer break and ready to swim at grandma's. Katy, I fear, might have allergies to dogs. Our friends that we are staying with have 2 inside dogs and Katy has been so stuffy. She has had 2 ear infections since we have been here, which is not common for her. It is either the dogs, or it is Idaho. If she didn't have allergies to Kentucky, I am not sure she would have allergies here. Hopefully we can get her cleared up soon.

Life is always interesting in the Anderson household. I am ready for it to slow down and get boring. We love everyone and love to hear from you.

Yearly competition

Well each year at Jake's mom's pool, there is an annual competition. The competition consists of whoever is the first in the pool after it is opened. However, the water is still freezing cold!!! So, Jake and the boys set out to get the prize for being the first in the pool for the year. Little did they know that they were not the first since Corinne, their cousin had already been in earlier that week. The water was 50 degrees that day and the boys were troopers for trying it. I don't know if we will get them in next year, but we shall see.
Sorry the video is sideways, I haven't figured out how to rotate the video.

Fun in the Sun

The days are finally getting warmer in Idaho. I know they have been warmer in Kentucky. But the sun was out yesterday and we decided to see how Katy would like nana and papa's sandbox. Nana and Papa have a great backyard for kids, we will be spoiled this year between their backyard and grandma's pool. I am looking forward to being outside all summer. Anyways, Katy loved the sandbox as you can see from the picture. It was fun to sit her there next to her cousin Allie. They are 7 weeks apart and should have lots of fun this summer. Hopefully by the end of the summer they will both be chasing each other around.

New pictures

We have had a busy few weeks getting settled in Boise. We are staying with friends as our house and stuff are still in Kentucky. Hopefully that will all be settled soon and we can find our own place. Jake's business has been slow going, but hopefully with some progression in the next few weeks it will soon take off.

When we first got here to Boise I had a great weekend seeing my whole family. We had some fun pictures taken and I have a few that I really liked, especially of all of my boys. I am not sure how I will get them all on this post. But enjoy them as I have.

We miss everyone in Kentucky and I am sorry that I haven't been emailing as well as I should. The screen on Jake's laptop keeps blacking out and it frustrates me. So I just stay off it as much as I can because I really don't want to throw it against the wall. As soon as we get our computer from Kentucky I will be on more and be able to communicate more.