The Adorable Andersons: A HUGE Update

So I realize I haven't posted anything in almost 3 months! My bad. BUT I have a good reason...at least that's what I tell myself. So as you know, we made the huge trek across country from North Carolina to Utah the beginning of August...which I vow to never do again. Along the way somewhere my camera got lost. Losing any pictures we had taken along the way...including our stop in Nauvoo (note to self...never take children to Nauvoo. Nauvoo is not a place for small children) So I had no camera until I got a new one for my birthday...made THAT easy for my husband this year. Then our computer decided to die. So...I had a camera, but no way of posting anything. So then we got a new computer for Tyler to use for school...but he's using it almost 24/7...I mean with working on a dual master's what do you expect. So I finally was able to steal it while he is out running errands...so if there are a lot of mistakes, it's because I'm rushed. :)

ANYWAY, we have made it successfully to Utah and thoroughly enjoying visiting with family and old friends. We are, however, in a tiny, tiny townhome (like this is probably the smallest place we have ever been in...and yet the most expensive) and I am GREATLY struggling where to put things. BUT at least we have a home and its in great location in a great neighborhood. We are very happy.

Let's see...in the last almost 3 months...
TYLER started his dual master's program at Weber State. He is now SET on doing a dual degeree: MHA and MBA (Masters in Healthcare Administration and Masters in Business Administration) It is a 2 1/2 to 3 year program. Not too bad. He is loving it though, which is great. I've never seen him so excited about school.

MANDY turned 26 in August. Blah. I feel old. Its like after 25 you just go downhill from there (no offense to anyone) I've also started doing "crafty" stuff again, which has been nice. I've missed it.

EMMA moved in to a "big" bed (aka no more toddler bed) finally gave up the binky, and is fully potty trained...even at night. I am honestly shocked it went so well. We did a potty training "boot camp" I found on pinterest and gave it a whirl. It actually worked pretty well...but the thing that made it click the most was on day 2 I was pretty frustrated by dinner time and she wanted to go out and play on the slide. I said (in an exasperated, sarcastic voice) that if she could go potty all by herself, without help from mommy or daddy then I would personally take her down the slide. She said ok! and went into the bathroom and closed the door. Two minutes later she comes out holding her potty. She had definitely gone and had even wiped herself! I was floored! So I kept my promise and we went down the slide. After that it was smooth sailing (for the most part). Guess you really do just have to find what motivates them and go from there!

LYDIA has turned one year old. And is a walking maniac. She started walking at 11 months though. We were down in St. George visiting my grandpa in the hospital and while playing in the waiting room for a few hours she decided to start walking. It was great. I love walking more than crawling...except this one gets into more mischief now. Her favorite thing in the house is the toilet. She loves to go play with the water in the toilet. And better yet, she loves to sneak things INTO the water in the toilet. I've been better at keeping the door closed, but occasionally I forget...and she notices those times; EVERY TIME. Geez. Oh well. Hopefully she grows out of it soon.

So that's us in a nutshell. Here are a few pics from that last little while.
Until next time!