400 West

Fall Lovin!

2011-11-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

So a few weekends ago Joel and I went to a cute little pumpkin patch to do so Hay riddin, Pumpkin pickin, and corn maze walkin. When we got there we realized you had to be 12 or under to enjoy the attractions so we just walked around and took a few pictures instead!

We walked around the barn,

played in the corn,

Kissed on the old wagon wheels,

Jumped for joy,

Realized we take better pictures when the camera is elevated,

And played in the creek under a sweet little bridge. We were bummed it wasn't what we were expecting but all in all we enjoyed the beautiful weather and scenery but most of all a day with each other!

A little candy jar project!

2011-10-25T19:54:00.001-07:00

So my friend savannah picked up the cutest candy jar when we were at witches night out a couple weekends ago so I decided to make one of my own!

I found the jar and candle holder at DI for $2.50

Got some red spray paint for $4.00 and went to town on the lid /candle holder

Let them dry and...

Waaaalla You have a cute little candy jar!
I'm either going to put gumballs or lemon drops in it!

My Wonderful Grandpa Jack!

2011-10-16T20:36:00.000-07:00

My Grandpa Jack passed away on Thursday October 13th around 9:15A.M

I only had the privilege of meeting one of my grandfathers in this life but the one I knew was everything I could have asked for! I have been reflecting on the things I remember about him and would like to share some of the things that made him WONDERFUL to me and everyone who knew him!

I remember his soft calm voice, his love for the gospel and his stories. I remember the food and games we would always play. I remember his wonderful outlook on life, he always saw the best in his family.

I remember his prayers and how often his eyes got teary. I remember his generosity and diligence. I remember always knowing his door was open and I would be greeted with a big warm hug.

I remember his kind words and jokes. I remember looking forward to his birthday cards every year (he never forgot)

I remember tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches after going to his ward. I remember Christmas party's and Easter. I remember our Hawaii and Disneyland trips. I remember so many things about this WONDERFUL MAN but most of all I remember how much he loved me and still does! I know without a shadow of a doubt that I will see him again and be greeted with that same BIG warm hug!

1 OF THE MANY REASONS I LOVE MY HUSBAND

2011-10-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

Joel is really into making/editing videos and he got a great idea of making a ring light instead of buying one for hundreds of dollars. This is his first video from that project!

I didn't realize I married such a thug! =)

Oh Honeymoon!

2011-10-12T20:29:00.000-07:00

The day after we got married Joel and I embarked on our honeymoon to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

We stayed in a wonderful all inclusive resort where we ATE, swam, ATE,

played games poolside,

ATE, explored the city, ATE, slept, ATE, watched nightly entertainment, ATE, and ATE. Joel and I forgot what it felt like to be hungry the whole week there.

On Christmas day Santa Claus flew in on a para-sail and handed presents out to all the children who were there.

The resort also celebrated couples on their honeymoon with a romantic dinner, Bottle of wine (Which we didn't get the pleasure of enjoying) and t-shirts that said Honeymooners on them (Which I still sleep in). All in all it was a wonderful honeymoon but the best part was that I was enjoying it as Mrs. Andersen!!!

Hello Again!

2011-10-09T22:00:00.000-07:00

Walking into our luncheon


The canyon

Our family outside the temple

Walking out after our sealing

Thanks to my dear friend Savannah @ http://www.rolleduppretty.com/ who convinced me that blogging is fun, I will try very hard to
jump back on the blog bandwagon. Wish me luck...
So how do you sum up 2 years in 1 blog post? Not quite sure but I will just give you the low down on the MOST important event that have happened! WE GOT MARRIED!! Joel and I were Sealed for time and all Eternity in the Bountiful, Utah LDS temple on December 18th 2010! Here is a little glimpse as we are STILL waiting for our pictures to come back from our photographer....

Paris

2010-02-07T05:48:00.000-08:00

Engaged!!

2010-02-07T05:24:00.001-08:00

Please forgive me for the random picture placement... I still can't figure this blog thing out. Anyways, Joel came over for Christmas and we got ENGAGED!!! We flew to Paris and he asked me infront of the Eiffel Tower on Dec 28th 2009! Here are just a 5 pics we took. Enjoy

The BERN temple!!

2009-10-21T07:51:00.000-07:00

Aubree and I went to the temple on Saturday and it was BEAUTIFUL! The weather could have been a little better but all in all it was nice! The Moroni is only 8 years old so it was VERY bright!

After the temple we walked aroung the town of Bern. (Which is also Switzerlands capital) I took a picture in this tub when I was visiting Camey last Novermber. Had to take another one =)

Good ol' HOT COCO.

Chateau De Chillon

2009-10-05T06:58:00.000-07:00

The lead singer of Queen.

40 minute walk to the Chateau

We made it!

Anyone want a bath?

The toilet.... You can talk to someone right next to you!! Also the holes brought up some nice fresh air.... PARTY!!

Bellinzona!

2009-10-05T06:44:00.001-07:00

This was a fun little over night trip my friend Aubree and I took 2 weekends ago! This town has 3 castles that are on the hills.

Sitting on one castle wall with another castle behind me

So BEAUTIFUL!!

The Pumpkin patch

2009-10-04T07:55:00.001-07:00

we went to the pumpkin patch and let me just tell you how cool it was!! The Theme was Noah's Arc. All the different animals came in two's and they had a boat made with Noah and a Grey Pumpkin Ocean! So creative I loved it!

Patricia and me taking pictures of eachother

Feeding the animals

zoo, apples and Fair

2009-10-04T07:18:00.001-07:00

These are just 2 pictures from the Zurich Fair.

The 3 girl watching Barney/sleeping
My car... I wish

A couple pictures from the Zurich Zoo

My host mom Susi got me these flowers Just because. She is so sweet to me!

I was cleaning my appt and had my door open and the neighbor asked if I wanted to have some apples from his tree so of course I said Yes please and these were what he gave me! So yummy!

Jungfrau

2009-10-04T06:52:00.000-07:00

I went to the top of Europe and let me tell you it was AWESOME!! We went to an Ice palace and went down the snow on little discs. It was an all day event and a Beautiful day!! I loved it!!

Interlaken

2009-09-07T07:39:00.000-07:00

Okay I loaded the pictures the wrong was and am to lazy to delete and reload so please start at the bottom!

Just random pictures!

It was Aubree's birthday so I bought her a drink "Mormon Style" A.K.A Sprite and cherry Syrup. She really liked it!

Yeah that was my bed... I called bottom

Another train station shot

On the train! Aubree went to the bathroom so I had to take my own picture

2009-09-07T07:19:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday the family in my ward who drives me to church invited me on their family outing! It was a town called Quiten. A very small/cute little town on other side of the lake that you can only get to if you walk, Swim or take a boat!

What a VIEW! My camera couldn't capture the beauty

This is after dinner

Outside the little church

The car they picked me up in! The top was down of course while we drived!

2009-08-31T00:09:00.000-07:00

So on Saturday I went to a little town called Luzern with my new friend Aubree who is also an Aupair! We had a really fun time and did a TON of walking. Please forgive the same pose in every picture...

The train station about to catch our train

Outside the station in Luzern

kapellbruke-An awesome bridge that is really old

Just playing the piano table

The art work all around the town is Awesome!

Me walking on the bridge.

Feeding some ducks and walking to the lion. We saw a wedding and crashed it a little...

AMAZING! Neither Aubree nor I expected it to be so big! It's called the lowendenkmal

Then we walked to a place that was called Museggmaner. It had a million steps and was an old tower wall that was really neat!

Finally at the top!

We were so tired but we did one last picture on the way home. All in all it was a GREAT day! It was nice to go do something! Hope you all can come and we'll do fun stuff like this!

On the way to Gymboree

2009-08-28T00:53:00.000-07:00

I am so bad at uploading these pictures.... How do I make my post's look as pretty as everyone else? Anyways I took the youngest Fabienne to Gymboree yesterday and was in awe at the beauty of Switzerland! These are just the roads there, the cute little police station and the lake with a beautiful church. ENJOY! I'll try and get some with me in them but it's hard without a tripod...

Over the bridge and threw the woods...

2009-08-24T10:42:00.000-07:00

Where do I start?? This past Sunday I went to church! It was one hour both ways on the train/walking. This first picture is the town I live in On the 1st train
It's really early can you tell

Second train

Another picture on the train

Third train

Cute little house outside the train station

After the 45 minute train ride I started walking and got a little lost. All of a sudden I passed the cute little river and Saw the top of the building. It was an answer to my prayers!!

The river

Walking over the bridge

Finally the church building

On the way home I walked past this random little farm... hahaha

They have someone translate sacrament meeting in English followed by a english lesson for the visitors and relief society is both. Oh yeah, my bishops name is Uchtdorf. That's right, Dieter F. Uchtdorf's son. Crazy right?!!?!

Typical Friday in Meilen

2009-08-21T08:18:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure how to do this blog thing yet. So, please forgive me for my pictures being in weird places. I just wanted to tell a little about my Friday! I woke up this morning to the first two pictures. Beautiful isn't it?? The 2nd one has a better view of the Lake which is HUGE!! After I took these pics we ate breakfast and the two older girls went to school. The Read and white building is where the German school is and the cream one is English. All kids go to both. It's so stinking cute inside!

After that we took the youngest girl to Gymboree Where we saw cows walking down the road. It was just out of a movie! So much fun!!

We did all of this before Lunch time. Let's just say I'm thankful it's Friday because these 3 girls have lots of activities!!

2009-08-20T07:06:00.001-07:00

Now that I have showered and unpacked I would like to take you on a tour of my cute little apartment!

My dishwasher. The really cool part it that it blends into the other drawers!

clothes go on the right and my fridge is on the left with the picture on it.

Bathroom

Kitchen shot. Bathroom door on right, own entrance on left

My bed... That yellow thing under it is another twin mattress for guests

t.v. and kitchen table

I still need to do some "Jenna" Touches but all in all I really like it!! Come visit!!

I Arrived!

2009-08-20T05:06:00.000-07:00

So I moved to Switzerland and wanted to create a blog so people can keep up with my travels! I can't promise anything to special but I will make sure I put new fun pictures up as frequent as I can. ENJOY!!