Monday, December 29, 2008

Merry Christmas 2008!

Georgia, Santa, Jake, Jared and James frrrreeeeezing at Alta Christmas Eve! A great day skiing!
Santa with Rachel, Georgia, Jana, Dan and Christian
Jake and Santa






















Santa with Zack and Alina
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Christmas Eve Swedish dinner prepared by Ann

Christmas morning
Rockin around the Christmas tree with rock band




















Abe and Gigi












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a perfect xc ski the day after Christmas at Crestwood Park down the street




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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Thanksgiving 2008

Sarah and her gingerbread house
Sarah and Zack and their house
Before the Cottonwood Heights 5K
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Mark and Abe
James and Tamarra
Jake and Kasie
Clint Zack and Abe
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Thanksgiving 2008

Tamarra, James, Kasie and Jake..Mark doing lightning service
Sarah and Clint Whiting...and Zack
the cook























What a treat! (not Thanksgiving:)
An Awesome Thai dinner cooked by Rob and Kristen Sorensen, with Kristen's parents Lee and Kathy Redd.
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more Thanksgiving

Sarah and Abraham
Allen Anderson, Sarah, Isaac Grandma Marshall
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

October 2008

Zachary, Georgia, Mark and Abraham at Abe's blessing
Zachary on his Boot Scoot
A visit from our dear friends Leslie and Kristen Katich
anniversary dinner for Allen and Barbara Anderson
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Monday, October 13, 2008

Dear Family,Is it that as I get older, I realize how blessed my life in this family is, or is it that this family becomes more and more of a blessing as it continues? Don't know for sure, but I do know that I feel BLESSED! And as we enter into my favorite time of year, I love to recognize and ponder on those blessings, most of which include y'all. (How's that, Ann?)

Sarah and Clint (Whiting) just celebrated the birth of their second son, Abraham. He looks just like his still adorable brother Zachary, and we are so enjoying both of them. Clint works at "This is the Place" State Park, and Sarah, having earned her degree in Modern Dance at the U last Spring, now stays home with the boys. The have produced a terrific garden this year, and Clint continues to paint. He has done some beautiful pieces of the pioneer buildings at the park, which were displayed in the Sandy City library.

Jake has finished all his class work at the U, and is working for a commercial real estate company as an "agent in training". They love him. We often joke that Jake could sell absolutely anything. He has started doing triathalons, and has been very successful, training consistently and getting great times. He drives a Harley, still lives in Sugarhouse, and knows how to get out and enjoy life! He will compete in a triathalon this weekend at Lake Powell.

Ann has made the big move to Houston, just a few weeks before hurricane Ike. She survived THAT excitement, and has had good things happening in school--the most recent of which was a real live professional contract at the Houston Grand Opera! She only has to sing off stage for a few minutes for a few weeks, and it will cover three months rent! One of those tender mercies we were all praying for, as she wasn't really sure how she was going to pay her rent through the school year because they keep them so busy! For more details, go to www.anmarshall.blogspot.com

Jared continues to live in San Francisco and works at a health club there. As soon as we get any news, we'll pass it on :)

James had a fantastic summer working for Western Rivers. He loves BYU, and recently changed his major to business, so now he will get to stay there a little longer! Part of the inspiration for the change was his recent experience starting a recycling business of his own named "One Man's Trash". He made the top eight finalists for Entrepeneur of the Year at BYU, and has a great experience learning from former BYU graduates through the competition. He builds radios for Marshall Radio, dates cute girls, and keeps busy. He took a bunch of friends down Westwater Canyon this weekend--including a few Zoobie cousins. He said it was an "epic adventure".

Sarah is at Weber State, getting used to college life, and partying plenty, as you can probably tell if you visit her Facebook or Youtube. She plays in the marching band (much to her dismay--HATES that uniform!) She is also playing in a great flute quintet, and in the Symphonic band that will travel to New York this Spring. She adores playing her flute, but is determined to find another major. She continues to light up whatever space she enters. We miss that at home.

Isaac started 5am morning practices again this morning (as Mom patiently awaits his desire to get his license), so we don't see him for twelve hours most days. He comes home, eats, does homework, and falls into bed. It's a strenuous schedule for a growing boy, but he is determined to have a great swim year this year. Some of his best friends are James and Amy Warner's children. How 'bout that? They just found eachother in the big wide world of school. Didn't even know they were related.

Mark is busy as ever with business, just returned from the Philippines and Thailand where he is trying to recruit more therapists, and loves to ride his new Yamaha bike when he can. He is an amazing husband and friend. I am a lucky woman. Just call me lucky. We have both been spending a lot of time at the hospital with his Mom, who has been critically ill for two weeks.

I had the summer of summers. I got to go to Scandinavia with Ann. I hiked Spry Canyon, the Narrows, the Subway, the Columbia River Gorge, the fjords, and many various Wasatch peaks. I love the mountains. And I am so grateful my body will still take me there. I am busy with Young Womens, and regular family life. I still do a few massages, and I love that too.

We had a wonderful family trip to Canada in August which coincided with Vic and Jeanna and family. What luck! Pat and Scott are amazing hosts, amazing people. As are all of you. For photos and occasional updates, go to:www.theandersonmarshallfamily.blogspot.com

See you Thanksgiving!-Georgia

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Mark and Georgia hike Zion Narrows

May I say I am completely embarrassed that I have never done this before? Nor taken my children! A "must do" on everyone's bucket list if you can!


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Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Look who showed up while we were gone!

Zachary Lucas and Abraham Allen Whiting
Mark and Abe
Ann and Abe before she left for Texas
Happy Grandparents
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Sunday, August 24, 2008

Motley Crew

Mark and Georgia, Scott and Pat, Vic and Jeanna and families in Canada 2008

Go Sarah!


Sarah takes the plunge into college at Weber State Sarah takes the plunge into college at Weber State University this week. Go Sarah!