February 27, 2011

Sam's Ordination

Sam turned 12 yesterday and today he was ordained to the office of Deacon in the Aaronic Priesthood by his father, Michael Aaron Andrus.

Grandpa helped him tie his tie.

Ready to go to church.

Lemon cake with cherry filling and 12 crazy candles.

A work of art.


We're all proud of Sam!

Sydney's haircut is really cute. Her beautiful 10 inch-long shorn locks will contribute to a cancer victim's new wig.

February 23, 2011

Visit to Central Point


It was fun to visit Neil and three of his kids. Such a busy, involved family! It was rather amazing to watch Neil at work--singing with Esther, working on Zachary's homemade forge, helping Esther clean out the kitchen drawers, practicing spelling with Erik, going on a long run with Esther, playing a duet with Zachary, putting laundry away, helping Erik make a birthday/wedding present for Emily, participating with Esther in the choir for stake conference, and much much more. What a super Dad those kids have got! And what super kids that Dad has got.

February 11, 2011

The Great Brain

Do you remember when you were kids how you loved the Great Brain series by John D. Fitzgerald? Have you introduced them to your children?