Medieval Festival

Mariah and a real knight from the Middle Ages
"QUEEN" Mariah

Mariah has been studying the Middle Ages in her History class at school. The teacher decided to have her own medieval festival for the kids. They were to dress in the time of the middle ages, so Mariah dressed as a queen. Dinner was served just like in the middle ages, so the kids did not have silverware. In the middle ages the people would sing songs in the streets to sell their goods. Mariah did a little performance singing a song to sell some "chairs". Afterwards the kids played "Hot Cross Buns" on their recorders. Also, some real knights did some jousting and the kids were able to cheer them on. It was a fun night for the whole family.

I lost another Tooth...

After a long day at Webelos scout camp, I decided to lay down on the couch for a few minutes. I was awaken by Mariah telling me she lost another tooth. I didn't think she had anymore to loose this year since she has lost so many. Our poor tooth fairy is going to be broke. When her tooth came out it busted off and left part of the tooth in her gums. I have tried to get it out but can't. We will try and get ahold of the dentist to see what we need to do.

Mariah's Swimming Birthday Party

Sherrie (my sister), and Emma (my neice)
Jacob, Sherrie, Emma, and Skyler (he looks real happy)

Joe, Cayden, and Kaylee

Holly (Friend from school), Mariah, and Alexis (cousin)

Jacob (cousin)

Mariah's Cake... hopefully you can see the middle dress lit up

Mariah being silly...she decided to smear pizza sauce all over her face.

This year for Mariah's birthday party, we went to the W.V.C. Fitness Center swimming. The party was great and very easy. The fitness center did everything. They provided the plates, decorations, party favors, pizza (even though it was gross), and cake. All I had to do was deliver the invitations and show up on the date of the party. I din't even have to clean up afterwards. The cake she picked out was a princess one and under one of the princess dresses it had a light. We had lots of fun swimming and going on the water slides.

Mariah's 9 years old!!!

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I started this post about 2 weeks ago and have not had a chance to finish it. I am finally getting it the way I wanted it. Anyways, I can't believe that Mariah is 9 years old. She had such a rough start coming into this world that it is a miracle we have her in our lives. People have been telling me lately that she is the one in our family who doesn't look like the rest of us (isn't she lucky). They say that they would have not placed her as an Anderson. However, I know that she was meant to come to our family and that she is a very special part of it. I am so grateful she is my daughter. I love her sense of humor and how she says funny things just out of the blue. Often times we wonder where it came from. She is the peacemaker in our family and is very sensitive to the feelings of others. Mariah has a quiet and soft side to her which sometimes makes her emotional. She is such a people pleaser and tries so hard to do her best. If I ever need help with anything and no one else will do it, she is the first to step forward and help out. I want her to know how much I love her and how blessed I feel to have her in our family.

This little piggy...

On Wednesday Mariah had a little minor surgery on an ingrown toenail on her left big toe. She was very brave. The doctor told her to stay off of it as much as possible for at least 3 days. She was supposed to elevate it above her heart to keep the swelling down. Both of these proved to be quite the chore. Today is the 3rd day and she can't wait to take the bandage off. She has been a trooper though. Cayden thought he would be funny and try to lay on the couch with his leg elevated like Mariah's.

All I want for Christmas

This week Mariah lost another tooth. In the past two months she has lost at least 3 teeth. The tooth fairy has been very busy visiting our house. We used to have to hold her down kicking and screaming to pull a tooth. Now, she comes to us and tells us she wants it pulled. This tooth came out very easy and the floss stayed wrapped around it just as you see in the picture. When the tooth fairy visited she brought a Hannah Montana necklace and some Twizzlers red licorice lip balm.