Valentines Day!!!

Valentines Day!!!

The Girls love valentines day it is a fun day for them at school and this year we made their own valentines boxes for a change.

They enjoy looking through all of their valentines when they get home and see who gave them which ones. I think they are really looking for that cute boy in class to see if they he gave them that one that says I love you.

I don't really remember what we were doing on Valentines day I just remember we were busy. And that we didn't give the kids their valentines from us until bed time.
Jared always gives the girls a rose but this year we had a hard time finding one that looked good so we opted to give them a chocolate one instead and they loved it just as much. I got the kids a lollipop and a cute little stuffed Puppy they are all similar just different colors. I just feel bad Parker was allready asleep so I didn't get a picture of him with his. I was going to do it the next morning but of coarse I forgot. That is the story of my life.

So here is Parkers cute little puppy and I'll have to try a little harder next year for that photo.The girls were happy and so excited they took their puppies to bed and I'm sure played for a little while.

Another Hair Cut for Parker

I had to try a new approach to cutting his hair. When Jared holds him it can be a bit difficult because I then have to work around Jared as well as a moving baby. So I tried standing him in the chair and having him watch in the mirror, it seems to help a little.
I think this is hair cut 4 or 5 now I can't believe how often he needs a hair cut.

Daniel was Ordained

Today was a good day considering Dan was ordained an Elder. It was really neat and I am proud of him and his decision to go on a mission I think it will help him grow up a ton, and teach him to be independant and so much more.Dan & Grandma Rose Andersen

Ruth, Dad and Dan

Mom & Dan

He has now got all his papers in and we are just waiting to see where he will be called to serve.

Grandpas Funeral

He loved hunting deer, elk, and pheasants with his kids, family and friends. Melvin had a great love for horses and became well known for his outstanding horsemanship. He was the strength of the Hyrum Saddle Club for over two decades, including serving as their President. The list goes on and on. Melvin served as the Grand marshal of the Hyrum City Fourth of July celebration, Hyrum Rodeo Chairman and many other callings and assignments. He truly was a pillar of our community.

He loved his Heavenly Father, his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his Church, his wonderful family, and above all else, his precious wife and eternal soulmate, Rose.

Military Honor Gurard Tribute

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Hyrum City Cemetery
On behalf of the American Legion South Cache Post 47.

Melvin truly was one of us. He led us as our commander, and he served alongside us, his fellow veterans, for many many years. Melvin loved his country, the beauty of this wonderful valley and the mountains that surround us. His life was blessed with happiness and joy because he and men and women like him have served honorably and without hesitation to protect the freedoms we all enjoy in this great Country.

Following our Victory in the battle for independence, the Founding Fathers formed a new government by writing and ratifying the Constitution of the United States of America. It is to that document, and the government it laid out, that Melvin and all members of the military who serve honorably become brothers in arms.

When we take that oath we "solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic: that we will bear true faith and alleiance to the same." Melvin, and each of us serving in this military honorguard today, have taken this oath freely and bear witness to its sacred nature and obligation by swearing "So help me God." It is through this oath, and the military honors we render today, that we are bound together as brothers-past, present and future.

(Mom)

(Camille, Mason, & Dad)

(Brayden, Brylee, Chad, Nicole, and Aleisha)

Melvin's coffin is draped with the symbol of our Nation. It is under the Flag that we all serve. It is the flag that is carried into battle, and that flies over our many outposts and ships around the world. It is the Flag that is recognized, by friend, and foe alike, as a symbol of freedom as it flies over this Republic, "the land of the free, and the home of the brave." It is the Flag of the United States of America!

When folded the thirteen stripes will be enveloped by a "new Constellation of stars, " no longer separate states, no longer divided, now a union, "one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." It is to ensure and maintain that sacred goal that we serve our nation in life and death.

The three volleys come from and old battle field custom. The two warring sides would cease hostilities to clear their dead from the battlefield, and the firing of the three volleys meant that the dead had been properly cared for and the side was ready to resume the battle. Melvin Andersen has been properly cared for and his mortal battles are over. We must now resume the battle where he left off.

As a Bugle Call, Taps was first played to signal "extinguish the lamps" or "lights out." When the Civil War ended in 1865 it also became the final farewell at military funerals. Here are a couple of those verses:

"Go to sleep, peaceful sleep, may the soldier or sailor God keep,

on the land or the deep, safe in sleep."

"Day is done, gone the sun, from the hills, from the lake, from the sky.

All is well, safely rest, God is nigh."

And so for, Brother Melvin Andersen, good friend, brother in arms, loyal and patriotic American, may God bless and keep you and your family and these United States of America.

Grandpa you are missed and loved by many.

We love you and will see you again one day.

A tribute to my Grandpa Melvin Keith Andersen

Melvin Keith Andersen

born: Nov. 7th 1923

He served in the United States Navy

Rose & Melvin Andersen
Married
Dec. 3oth 1942

He spent World War II

on the USS Intrepid

He also served in the United States Air Force

One of his most loved hobbies was horse riding.

I don't know how many horses he has had in his lifetime but

I probably know of at least 6 that he has owned during mine.

Me and Moe in grandpas cowboy hats.

He often rode the horses down the street to our house to give us kids rides around the block.

They were there for Jared and I when we went through the temple

We had fun times camping with Grandma & Grandpa at Family Reunions.

(Paige with Grandpa.)

I think this photo was at one of their Birthday Parties

Grandma and Grandpa with my kids.

Grandma and Grandpa were married for 66 years.

I hope I can follow in their footsteps, and grow old with my hubby even though some days I may think other wise. I've gotten to see how much they love each other and how close they really were these last few years and I think that time together made the 66 years worth every last minute they spent together.

Having fun together!

Ok I know it has been forever since I have up dated this but I have been busy or at least that is what I am telling my self. These pictures are from January, when Parker started pulling himself up to the furniture. He has gotten so big so fast, It is kind of sad. :( Kodie discovered she could put parker on theis little lawn mower toy he got for christmas and push him around the house he thinks it is the coolest thing. We just have to watch carefully and makesure he doesn't fall off and that there are no quick stops or he goes flying off of the front but he grins ear to ear when his sisters play with him. He loves them very much.

What cute little belly rolls!!! :)Look at us go!!!