a tender provo river float...

So...last year around Memorial Day Tayler, Lilian and I all decided we were gonna float down the Provo river. Everyone decided we were crazy and that we would never really do it. But what happened...we tubed down the river. Not only did we conquer that beast last year but we loved it so much we decided we had to do it again!







This time we talked some more people into joining us...



OH HEY LIZ!!!



If only we could bring a camera along for the ride but it would definitely get ruined. It's about a 2 hour float and basically we become enemies with every fisherman along the way because our huge tubes scare off their future dinner and we maybe sometimes bulldoze them over but its still totally worth it. We also saw some beavers and seriously the most beautiful scenery. It was pretty cold considering it is snow melt, but with the sun shining and our cute water shoes...



it was a little more bearable than last time...we all made it back in one piece!!





Me and Tay's second time of surviving and don't worry we would do it tomorrow if we could!



We had a ton of fun!!!







Definitely a must if you are in the Provo!!

VIVA LAS VEGAS!!

So...sometimes it's necessary to get out of Provo for a bit. So what are the options? Well Vegas is one of them. At least that's what we came up with when figuring out our weekend plans! We (Chucks, Amanda, C, Liz, and Michael) all went to the tender Golden Nugget to stay and it was surprisingly really nice and cheap! Like secretly I would stay here every time.



I mean look at this POOL!!!



We got to meet up with Dee for a bit too! It's always so good to see her : ) Then we got to walk the strip and explore the few good things that are there (cuz there's a lot of nasty haha) WE stopped at NYC...



then Serendipity's...we had to have some frozen hot choco!! Seriously...this is heaven in a cup...



Then Michael began his tender look at us whenever we might've been annoying him...lets just say this was only the beginning of this face haha oh how we love him!!



Then we visited the M&M store...it's always necessary especially when they introduce new flavors!



All in all Vegas was a fun getaway trip! It's definitely not my first choice cuz it does get pretty scummy in the city but with good people and plans it's a pretty fun place to visit!



And as always...what happens in Vegas STAYS in Vegas...

TIME for an update...

So bear with the next few posts....I have a lot of filling in to do from this spring!! Stay tuned : )

HAPPY PAPPY AND GRANDPAPPY DAY!!!

Well we made it back to Boring, Oregon just in time for Father's Day! So glad we got back in time to make some memories with our pappy!



It seriously was such a good day. After church we went over to our aunt and uncle's house (Brad and Dawn) for a tender Anderson get-together. It was good to catch up and just be together. And naturally we ended the night by crying hysterically...why? Well we all went around the room saying what we loved about our fathers and grandfathers and got a little choked up at times cuz it's what us Andersons do best haha. It just really got me thinking about life and just how fast time goes by. I thought of all the things my dad has taught me and my grandpa and I just realized how blessed I am to have had such wonderful examples in my life.



My cute Grandpa is honestly the most tender and loving man I know. He always is so quick to give you a big hug and kiss whenever you see him. He truly has the biggest heart and loves his family more than anything. I love this cute man so much!



There have been even more life lessons that I have learned because of my dad. Things that were so annoying growing up because they didn't seem important but the older I get I realize they mean the world. Things like a "good deal", being grateful, working hard, being self-reliant, and so much more. I hope to find someone someday that is as good a man as he is! Love my pasta and his crazy ways and am so grateful he is my dad!

Playlist of the Week: Refreshed

Well like I've said 80 million times before...I am addicted to music. It is real. I may need help. This past week I've found some pretty good treasures. Most of them are pretty chill with maybe even a country/folk twist at times. Basically they're just easy-going "feel good" music. They all just make me really happy and make me love music even more. It may be weird that I'm this passionate about music but I can't help it. Every kind of genre brings out a different side of me. I LOVE it <3 This playlist (Refreshed) describes my week...the sunshine's back and with it brings a level of happiness I can't describe unless it's through music! So enjoy my new finds and the sunshine!



Refreshed

** Wish I Could Forget- The Weepies
** Look Who's Back in Love- Jonathon Singleton and the Grove
** Love Like Crazy- Lee Brice
** Streetlight- Joshua Radin
** Sunshine- Matt Costa
** City- Sara Bareilles
** Don't You Know You're Beautiful- Seabird
** Down Time- Aaradhna
** Must've Been Love- Pat McGee Band
** Is It You- Cassie
** I Hear Goodnight- Ingram Hill
** 4th of July- Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers
** I'm Taking You With Me- Relient K

I LOVE TO LAUGH!!!

Well today...and yesterday too...most people would probably classify me as a child. Why? Well I was entertained by pretty much everything and everyone ALL DAY. Yes...these kinds of days happen to me quite frequently but especially these past two days I have been hit with the "laugh attacks" and the realization of just how important laughter is in my life.

People who really know me would definitely say I am a weirdo. I can't be sure that I am funny but I feel I am pretty crazy once I am comfortable around you. Chucks and I are sure there was something in the water as we were growing up because you just don't find many people like us ha. But I just wanted to share just some things that have made me laugh these past couple days and whole life...I'd like to call it "things that make me laugh so hard...i may have peed."
1. This show...Gepetto's workshop...the opening song literally makes me cry laughing...Thanks Grandma Joan for this gift so long ago...



2. Chiggers....the bug from the south...this is especially for Jackie
3. Creepy Russian singer...thank you Melissa for this!!



4. The treasures that donate plasma at Talecris...yes I am one of them
5. This website...kept me entertained for hours hahaha



6. Jackie in general
7. Looking at old pictures...like this one...



8. The "FartDroid" app on me and chucks phones...it was entertaining for some reason...we may still be 5!

AND MUCH MORE!!!!

My life is random and a lot of the time I can't remember what makes me laugh but I do it a lot and I am so glad that when life is a little crappy we can just do something crazy and laugh it off!! If you're feeling down find something that makes you laugh and life will be better : ) Happy Friday!!