Family Mission Statement

"The Mission of the Anderson Family is to become and do all things necessary to be exalted as a family. To prepare for heaven, we will create a 'heaven on earth' by maintaining: A home where the spirit dwells, a home of LOVE, a home of FAITH, a home of ORDER, a home of LEARNING, a home of HEALTH, a home of WORK, and a home of PLAY-- where we are united in our obedience to God and enjoy true happiness."

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

HARVEST

SPIRITUAL HARVEST=
GENERAL CONFERENCE
This year we got 5 tickets for general conference.
Aunt Sophie and cousin Taylor joined us.
They listened so well and took such great notes.

Myriam found her picture she submitted to the Friend Magazine.
It's the middle one at the bottom of the First Presidency.
It is on display at the children's section of the Church Museum.

TEMPORAL HARVEST
Donny's Onions were huge this year!
We store them in nylons with knots in between each one
and hang them on a nail in our storage room.

 Hunter was our green bean canner.
He basically washed, cut, and bottled all of these himself
while the younger ones were napping.
He is definitely diligent.  He loves work.

Sadie and Myriam spend their Saturday mornings
canning, baking bread, making yogurt, tending babies, etc.
They actually love it.  Who says kids don't like to work?
It's a great investment!

MENTAL HARVEST
Instead of getting after my children to practice the piano,
I've been practicing the piano every day
(right after I put them in bed)
I got asked to substitute for our ward organist last month
and it motivated me to learn the organ.
(something that has been on my "to do sometime in the future list")
Thanks to a generous neighbor who gave me an introductory lesson
and some generous byu professors who have made
12 free downloadable lessons at organ.byu.edu and lds.org.
I am really enjoying it!