Anderson's Journeys

Anniversary Dinner

2011-01-06T17:45:00.000-08:00

This is how Julia and I spent the evening on our 10 year anniversary.
Introducing Dylan to cereal....we are going on a date Sunday night.

Christmas Day Part I

2010-12-25T17:37:00.001-08:00

Here are a couple pics of the boys playing with their new toys!

A Tiger and a Engineer

2010-10-31T16:15:00.000-07:00

Here are Ethan and Connor off to a Halloween Party!

Our New Place.

2010-10-13T16:32:00.001-07:00

Here are a few pics of the new place that God has provided for our growing family!
Hope you enjoy.

Baby Dylan is here!

2010-09-04T11:10:00.003-07:00

Here are a few pictures of Dylan!

Dane

2010-08-19T14:36:00.000-07:00

We apologize for the long absence in blogging... I was unable to take pictures for a while because Connor went through a phase of wanting the camera everytime I got it out. He still loves it, but is also starting to have a good time having his picture taken. Here are a few recent pictures, the one of me is taken by Ethan! My brother Erik came out for a wonderful visit and the boys adored having him here.

2010-08-19T14:27:00.000-07:00

Ethan at his Preschool graduation and with his teacher Mrs. Boyd. We also took the boys to Legoland for Ethan's 5th Birthday with his best buddy Luke.

Pictures from this week!

2010-05-08T09:36:00.001-07:00

Here are some pictures of our week! Pictures of the ALL the boys and Julia's newest painting !
Hope you enjoy.

Wild Animal Park Trip

2010-05-01T09:00:00.001-07:00

Julia and the boys went on a trip to the wild animal park with Ethan's Wednesday night Kidz Crew group.
(Kidz Krew is our Wednesday night childrens ministry at church).

Saturday Computer Time...

2010-05-01T08:54:00.000-07:00

Someday we are going to have to get this kid a Mac...

Easter Pictures and a Painting

2010-04-16T09:26:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the latest pictures and Julia's new painting.
She is so gifted. She is actually been able to sell a couple in the last weeks.
Hope you enjoy!

video

2009-10-11T21:02:00.000-07:00

New Pictures

2009-10-11T20:35:00.001-07:00

New Video!

2009-08-29T13:15:00.000-07:00

New pics!

2009-08-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

Here are some new pics and videos of the boys!
The goofy boys, Connor reading the paper, and our half naked pirate!

Dane

This is Amazing!!

2009-08-11T10:46:00.000-07:00

Worship Leading 1

2009-07-26T19:54:00.001-07:00

Worship Leading 2

2009-07-26T19:53:00.001-07:00

Julia's Newest Creation...

2009-07-22T08:19:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures of Julia's newest painting for a friend of ours.

BIG #4

2009-05-29T09:15:00.000-07:00

Today is Ethan's 4th birthday! I will post pics as the day moves along.

Lego Land!

2009-05-18T17:22:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures from our day at Lego Land!
In fact they were having so much fun I got one picture and a video of Ethan and a couple pictures of cool Lego creations. We had a great day!

A few new pics!!!

2009-05-10T18:50:00.001-07:00

Hope your Mothers Days was a great one. Here are a couple of great pics that Julia's Mom took last week.

Mmmmmm Sweet Potato's

2009-04-16T12:46:00.000-07:00

Here is our messy eater!

Annual Easter Picture

2009-04-12T19:03:00.000-07:00

Here is our annual Easter Sunday picture taken in front of the floral cross at church. Hope your Easter worship was great. Dane, Julia, Ethan and Connor

A few Video's of the boys...

2009-04-03T16:08:00.000-07:00

The brothers.

2009-02-26T09:52:00.000-08:00

Here are a few pics from yesterday of the boys and one of a painting that Julia just did.
She is so gifted!

Healthy Again

2009-02-26T09:25:00.000-08:00

Just an update on the Anderson's health...we are on the mend!! Thank Goodness!
We had a wonderful Ash Wednesday service last night. At least it was an encouragement to Julia and I and from what I heard it was an encouragement to those that gathered as well.
God really placed it my heart to challenge our community to dig deep with God during the next forty days...so that when Easter roles around we have the chance to share how God and transformed us more into his likeness. Hope you Lenten season started well and you are seeing God at work in the hours of your day.

Still Sick...

2009-02-22T21:32:00.000-08:00

Well three of us are still sick with the cold/flu nastiness. Somehow I managed to make it through leading worship this morning at church. Afterward I went straight home ate something and then went to sleep for 2 hours. The rest of the day has been spent skyping or talking on the phone with family. We are hopeful that Connor will stay healthy. Hopefully after some sudafed and some nyquil hopefully I will be ready to go tomorrow. It killed me today not to be able to go up and see the end of the Tour of California bike race. So I posted a picture of the 3 time winner and one of my favorite riders Levi Leipheimer. Hope you have a great start to your week.

Sick Household and Number 2

2009-02-20T19:46:00.000-08:00

The Andersons are sick this weekend and driving each other bonkers!!
Julia and I rarely end up getting sick at the same time...we usually tag team it.
But this time we both picked up what ever germs Ethan brought into the house.
So pray for us...our apartment is way to small for all of us to be under the weather.
Ethan has made a big step. We went number 2 in the potty at church on Wednesday night. So I took him to get a new Thomas train for his track as promised. Although I think he went that time just to get the train and now has no desire to do it again. Something has to give here real soon.
Hope you all are well and healthy.

Sunday Life

2009-02-08T20:23:00.000-08:00

It has been a great Sunday. We had a great morning of worship. On Mondays if you check our church website, clairemontcov.org under the heading 'Service Recording' you can download and listen to our services. Hope you Sunday was restful and reflective. Enjoy the Pics.

New Pics

2009-01-28T21:32:00.003-08:00

These are pictures that Julia's brother Tim took of the boys.
Hope you enjoy.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

2008-12-24T22:07:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas! To all we love, may your day be filled with the joy of the Christ Child!

Dane, Julia, Ethan and Connor

ONE MONTH OLD!!!

2008-11-26T07:54:00.001-08:00

Here are the latest pictures of Connor. As of last weekend he is a whole month old.

We love you all!

Halloween Pictures

2008-11-03T19:56:00.000-08:00

Ethan and Connor

2008-10-23T10:23:00.002-07:00

Here are some pictures of Ethan's visit to the see Mommy and Baby Connor at the Hospital. Connor is 8 lbs and 19 inches long. In Ethan's words... "Baby Connor is so small and beautiful."
Then he had to remind us that he was a big boy and not a baby!

Connor Steven Anderson Is HERE!!!

2008-10-22T10:07:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pics of Connor and Julia. All is well. Both Mommy and baby are doing awesome.
Thanks for all the prayers we truly have felt them

Dane, Julia, Ethan and Connor

October Update

2008-10-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

For our family/friends some new pics of us.
The first two are from our trip to Palm Desert over Labor Day weekend.
The second two are of Ethan and Julia doing his preschool workbook and Ethan I getting ready for a bike ride. The last two are taken two weeks ago up in the mountain town of Julian at the towns fall apple festival. Love you all.

Thursday Evening in Palm Desert

2008-08-28T19:23:00.000-07:00

We are enjoying a few days with Julia's Mom and Aunt in Palm Desert CA.

Here are a few pics from our first evening here.

Our budding Artist Part II

2008-08-23T09:22:00.000-07:00

Ethan has continued to sit in his boxes throughout this whole week.
We are going out to get him some new markers today.
He has almost completely dried the ones he as up.
Here is the latest picture of "Mommy To Be"
We have our 8 month appointment this week.
Almost done! Then the real fun begins. Sleepless nights...mustard diapers...such fun!

Love you all.

Our budding artist

2008-08-17T13:03:00.001-07:00

Ethan has spent his whole weekend sitting in these two boxes coloring on them with his markers.
It has been a joy to watch and see him so focused on his creativity. I have a feeling he is going to be an artist of some sort for the rest of his life.

July Update

2008-07-19T18:02:00.000-07:00

Here are some new pictures of Ethan and us playing with his new golf clubs and from an Adventure to the San Diego Children's Museum this afternoon. Hope you are all doing great. Love you all.

Birthday Party Pictures and Video

2008-05-10T19:12:00.000-07:00

Here a bunch of picture from Ethan and Luke's Birthday party today. There is a video at the start as well. It was a great time of craziness. We missed having you all there! Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Big Boy Bed Building

2008-05-10T19:08:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures of Ethan and Daddy building Ethan's new Big Boy Bed.

After Many Trims...

2008-05-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

After three years of trims we finally decided to give Ethan a real 'summer' hair cut.
Such a grown up boy.

The next picture is Ethan proudly displaying his new 'big boy' soccer ball hat that he picked out.

He also wanted to show you all the butterfly he made out of his hand cut outs at school. Hope you all are well.

Ethan And Luke

2008-04-18T19:56:00.001-07:00

Here are some new pictures for you all to enjoy! The first are at Sea World and the next ones are at Swimming Lessons.

Happy Easter

2008-03-23T14:30:00.001-07:00

Here are some Happy Easter Pics of us at church this morning!
Hope your Easter was reflective and restful.

Julia's sister is visiting for the week. It has been great to get caught up.

Miss you all.

Dane, Julia and Ethan

"peace out dude!"

2008-01-02T18:17:00.000-08:00

I'm a NOWSMAN

2008-01-02T16:54:00.001-08:00

Here is a little video of Ethan for you to enjoy.

Christmas Celebration Pictures

2007-12-23T15:58:00.000-08:00

Here are some pics of our gift unwrapping!

First Presents of 2007

2007-12-22T20:29:00.000-08:00

Here is the start of the great unwrapping!!!

Ethan has opened a gift from his Great Grandma and Grandpa Anderson.
He is so excited about his new train lunch box!

There will be many more pictures to come in the next days.

Some More Pictures Nanna and Ethan

2007-11-07T21:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday

2007-11-05T08:24:00.002-08:00

Here are some pics from this weekend with Nanna.

Happy Monday

2007-11-05T08:24:00.001-08:00

Here are some pics from this weekend with Nanna.

Visits

2007-11-02T20:05:00.000-07:00

We just got back from being in Illinois for my grandmothers funeral. Such a tough experience but rich with God's presence. Julia's mother is here for a week. We have been having a great time reconnecting over the last day or so. Tired tonight still trying to recover from all our travel.

Halloween Pictures

2007-11-02T11:34:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple of pictures from our trip to Illinois and Ethan at Halloween.

New Pics

2007-10-12T21:42:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple pics of Ethan and his new bath towel...love you all.

2007-09-07T20:43:00.000-07:00

The guys with their guitars and new converse sneakers.

2007-09-07T20:40:00.000-07:00

Ethans now craves turkey bacon every morning.

2007-09-07T20:39:00.000-07:00

Cool Dude

Catching You Up

2007-09-07T19:12:00.000-07:00

Dane and Ethan Running this afternoon.

Life in San Diego has been a little hectic to say the least. I have decided that it doesn't pay in ministry to take your vacation in August. We have felt so behind the ball as of the last week or so. Julia has started a second job outside of the church working at a local school as a teachers assistant. The best part is that Ethan gets to go with her each day and play with all the kids. He is sleeping like never before!! Joy of all joys. I have been desperately trying to get meetings and fall ministry off the ground. As of yesterday I finally feel sort of on top of things. We continue going through some really tough times at the church. Lots of unaswered questions about the future. It is a really tough place to be in again so soon after leaving Washington.

Hope you enjoyed the pictures of the last few weeks.

Giggles

2007-08-18T15:51:00.000-07:00

I caught him in the act!!! Today Dane and I were up in our room talking and from downstairs comes Ethan's fabulous laugh! Not one of his favorite fake laughs which he practices often... a real live belly laugh. What was he laughing at? That fabulous singing dog that his Grandma & Granpa Anderson got him two Christmases ago. It seems to be a reoccuring theme in our home that Ethan is rediscovering toys and enjoying them much more than the first time around. What a joy he is!
He is growing so fast.... kicking his soccer ball & running at the same time, working so hard to put words to his thoughts, spending hours with his trains & cars, being the friendliest kid around & greeting everyone who passes by. He also has taken to creating art with his bathroom crayons each night in the shower.
Ethan and I went to the aquarium the other day. When we came to the jellyfish exibit without hesitation he squeeled "bubbles!" He also spent much time at the saltwater aquarium fasinated by "Dory" and "baby fish." In this picture we are enjoying an after fish cookie break. I didn't even take the stroller this time, sigh. I have the feeling that my amazement at his growing up so quickly has just begun.

Luke and Ethan

2007-08-10T17:51:00.000-07:00

Been a couple of weeks since we last posted.
Life kind of got away from us. But we are back and
here is a great picture of Ethan and His
good friend Luke! The tunnel Ethans Great
Grandmother got him for his birthday has been
the biggest hit! Hope you enjoy.

Love lots,
Dane Julia and Ethan

Captives

2007-07-31T07:49:00.000-07:00

Please oh please join us in prayer for the captured
Koreans in Afganistan. Seems as though our media
has not found this worthy enough to cover.
God's peace be theirs today.

Eugene Cho has been following better than I can.

Doping AGAIN?

2007-07-24T13:32:00.000-07:00

As an avid cycling fan and rider myself, I am so depressed to learn once more that doping has come up in Tour De France.
I was so excited to see Vino an injured yet tough rider win two of the last three stages of the Tour. Only to to find out he had been tested positive for a blood transfusion. Is there any hope for pure sport anymore? I don't think so...at least not today.

Quote 1

2007-07-23T22:23:00.000-07:00

"You were designed by God to experience life with all your senses until you become an expression of the devine." Leonard Sweet

catch up pics

2007-07-23T09:25:00.001-07:00

I just thought that I would post some of the pictures from the last couple months. They are a bit random. The first few are of Ethan's birthday party... lovely chaos. Ethan was so appreciative with each present he would give a large "OOOOOOO!" at each one. Way to be, Ethan. Grammy got Ethan this tent&tunnel system that has been the life of the party on more than one occasion. When I get pictures from my friend Nina I will post some of Ethan and his friend Luke in the tent too. Enjoy!!!

Copy Cute

2007-07-23T09:13:00.000-07:00

Latley Ethan has been perfecting his copying skills. At the park the other day he found a friend, Roshin. They spent the next half hour playing follow the leader. Roshin would run and Ethan would follow his exact path around the park and down the slide...it was pretty adorable. I was actually really impressed that Ethan could remember Roshin's exact path because he was often quite far behind. What a smart boy I have. :) I wish that I had pictures... Roshin was an Indian version of Ethan! The big eyes, round face, lots of hair...man they were cute.
This morning Dane was stretching after his run and Ethan plopped down beside him with his cup. He positioned himself just like Dane, another one of those millions of times that I would love to know what exactly is going on in his head. I know the time will come when the copying thing will get exasperating but right now its still pretty darn cute.

Bikes and Prayer

2007-07-23T07:46:00.000-07:00

I had been praying for a way to pay for a decent bike so I could ride to work and to exercise on. God hears even the simplest of our prayer. Friday night I was given
a bike to ride that is just amazing. God is good.

New Songwriter

2007-07-20T08:10:00.000-07:00

I am really excited about this new recording from Mark Roach

Check out his MySpace page Mark Roach

Peace
Dane

Soccer Video

2007-07-20T08:03:00.000-07:00

If you need a laugh, it may have hurt, but this video is so great!

Expotition

2007-07-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Ethan and I took and expotition, as Pooh calls them. I took four of our 4-6th graders up for a week at Alpine Camp. Because of some rediculously complicated curcimstances I ended up taking Ethan with me for the 6 hour car ride there and back. I am just laughing now because I was so nervous and he did beautifully!! In fact, he was much better behaved than my 7-10 year olds. :) I wish that I could have taken a picture of him sitting quietly in his carseat with his ankles crossed looking at his Thomas book that Great Grandma and Grandpa Anderson gave him in the midst of complete chaos complete with flying food! It was all I could do not to bust up laughing and concentrate on driving! I just love God's sense of humor. Once we got to camp and had check in our kiddos, Ethan and I got to hang out for a while. The Jr. Highers are at camp too and so Erin, our youth pastor gave us a tour. Ethan climbed up a crazy steep hill, like a mountain for him, played soccer with the kids, danced during music at chapel and had a generally fantastic time. He was facitnated with the pinecones and squirrls. I think that he would have been perfectly fine with staying if I had let him! Needless to say he passed out all the way home. It turned out to be a fantastic day. Yea!!

Trainland

2007-07-16T11:06:00.000-07:00

Ethan, as you know, has fully entered trainland. He is absoutley obsessed!!! Often he wakes up in the morning naming all the trains... Peecy (Percy), James, Henry, Gordon, cars.... on and on. He has found a new hobby of driving his trains on the wall outside our house. Many evenings and mornings he can be found driving Thomas back and forth with very great amounts of concentration. I must say that it is quite adorable! I would love to know the stories that are going on in his little mind. I just love that God gives us these beautiful moments along with the crazy challenging ones.

Foul Mood Day!

2007-07-13T11:33:00.000-07:00

It is supposed to be a day off for us as a family. But is any day with a two year old a day off. I THINK NOT!! Ethan has been a foul mood as of late maybe the last of his teeth more likely he is just two. Here is how he finally calmed down this morning. Playing with his bath toys in the bathroom for the longest time