{merry christmas 2011}

Well, 2011 has been a pretty good year for our little family, which actually got bigger this year! We were so happy to have Carter Adrian Anderson join our family on April 6, 2011. He weighed in at 7 lbs. 14 oz., was 20 inches long, and was born with darling red hair. Carter is now 8 months old and is one energetic little boy, that definitely keeps us on our toes. He is army crawling everywhere, and is interested in whatever he can get his hands on…shoes, cords, carpet, Christmas presents…anything and everything. He just got his first teeth, and loves to “talk,” make noise and can even say “Dada.” He is a very smiley, happy baby and we feel so blessed to have him in our home.

Alexis turned 3-years-old this past May and is just growing up SO much! This year brought many changes for her, as she became a big sister, and learned to use the potty! Alexis LOVES princesses, and pretends that she is a different one everyday! She has quite the imagination and also loves fairies, horses, games, coloring, jumping, running, helping mom cook, painting, dress-ups, puzzles, watching shows, taking pictures with the camera, and playing on the computer or any other electronic device. She is one smart little cookie and amazes us every day with her newfound knowledge.

Adrian is still working for 3form, and we feel so blessed that he has a good, steady job. He is enjoying teaching Sunday school to the 15-year-olds in our ward, and hopes to enjoy doing some ice fishing this winter.

Tracey has been enjoying having a full-time job as well…being a stay-at-home mom! She is still serving as the 1^st counselor in the Young Women’s presidency in our ward and is enjoying having the opportunity to work with the youth. She also enjoys crocheting hats and flower hair clips as a little side business when she has the time.

It’s been a pretty good year for us, but as always, we look forward to what the new year will bring. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season!

Love, The Andersons