tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611Tue, 21 May 2013 02:10:16 +0000A chronicle of Juniper's adventures from her very first day forward and the addition of her brother, Axel.http://juniperanderson.com/noreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)Blogger218125noreply@blogger.comnoA chronicle of Juniper's adventures from her very first day forward and the addition of her brother, Axel.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5532554115575514958Tue, 21 May 2013 02:10:00 +00002013-05-20T20:10:16.592-06:00  Mom got to go for one skin and ski on Tiehack in April. She felt pretty good and is already excited to race next winter. Skid really liked it as well!  Hanging with Axel and Emerson on a nice sunny afternoon before the snow fell again.  Uncle Patrick came for a quick weekend visit so we hiked Red Hill, went to the Hot Springs and out to dinner.  Red Hill looking beautiful!  Sunny http://juniperanderson.com/2013/05/more-pictures-from-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5766384051607183139Mon, 20 May 2013 22:13:00 +00002013-05-20T16:14:08.687-06:00We celebrated Axel's birthday with Reed Russell again. We stretched it out for the entire Easter weekend!  First we took Amtrak from Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction with Dad and Rob. Mom and El drove down later.  Then we went out to dinner in Grand Junction. Everyone got a ride or run in the next day. Axel had a bit of a crash but then he decided the blood was cool. http://juniperanderson.com/2013/05/happy-3rd-birthday-axman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-427473700033437657Mon, 20 May 2013 20:27:00 +00002013-05-20T14:27:11.858-06:00We snuck to Moab for a few days of Spring Break with the Borchers and the Zannis.   Hiking to Double O arch with Dad and Ax. Mom wasn't allowed to hike by this point.   All the kids. Cate, Emma, Juniper, Grace, Axel & Curtis   Grace, Axel & I playing. Axel loves Grace!   Cate Borchers & I made fast friends. http://juniperanderson.com/2013/05/spring-break-moab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-660864539356633010Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:19:00 +00002013-02-10T20:46:47.252-07:00   We got a Christmas Tree up by the old house on the mountain.  Mom got ankle surgery. Then a few days later it was Christmas!   I've been skiing at least one day each weekend.  Axel learned to play hockey. I learned to skate! Axel has been practicing driving tractors. And hauling wood.  Dad has been skate http://juniperanderson.com/2013/02/catching-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-1997450591791339016Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:21:00 +00002012-11-14T17:21:01.078-07:00   Raking leaves at Kiki & T's house late October Kitty Bug & Cowboy Ax Axel loved carrying his pistols   Axel with his 'riding glasses' in Moab  Juniper mountain biking in Moab Axel on the Bar M trails in Moab Picked up our skis and we've been practicing in the house ever since Snow arrived so Dad took us sledding And made a snowman with us http://juniperanderson.com/2012/11/falling-into-winter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-1697275980743863852Mon, 15 Oct 2012 21:14:00 +00002012-10-15T15:16:46.888-06:00I have no school today so we took advantage and went camping for the weekend. Mom and Dad figured we could get back late last night since I could rest today.  And do I need it! We had so much fun with Nathan, Jami (one of my teachers), Sam and Levi Friday! Levi, Sam & I on a hay ride. Axel took a digger running around at the pumpkin patch. Ax & I in front of the teepee. This http://juniperanderson.com/2012/10/fruitful-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-6684403168047250883Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:37:00 +00002012-10-04T15:37:27.682-06:00Better at some point than never...We've been busy so we haven't posted any photos for months. I started kindergarten and I love it. Axel is back at Mt. Sopris Montessori school and is happy as can be. Mom and Dad are busy with us, work, training and travel. Skid is wild, still likes to run away but sure is cute. Skid is very happy when Dad takes him mountain biking.   Dad's new bike - http://juniperanderson.com/2012/10/finally.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-81415927721660528Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:24:00 +00002012-07-27T13:24:07.961-06:00 Quick photo dump from horseback riding lessons last night. I rode Coaster while Axel played in the large tractor with Talia. Mom ran hill repeats in the heat and Dad got to relax. What a great evening! http://juniperanderson.com/2012/07/hanging-at-susans-for-riding-lessons.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-7143767010569002602Wed, 25 Jul 2012 02:55:00 +00002012-07-24T20:57:33.701-06:00 We adopted Cisco yesterday from the Delta County Humane Society. So far, Cisco has been very chill and a total sweetie. He slept right next to my bed all night last nigh when we brought him home. On another note, I started taking horseback riding lessons last week. We are learning to take care of the horses as well as ride them. http://juniperanderson.com/2012/07/the-newest-anderson.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5462259488986274775Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:43:00 +00002012-06-14T15:43:10.495-06:00 Rob took Reed to Prince Creek and created a great video. It got Mom and Dad thinking about taking Axel and I as well. Today Mom, Axel and I went for a singletrack ride and had a blast. The best part was the cows in the trail.http://juniperanderson.com/2012/06/princess-prince-of-prince-creek.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5101982912754418974Tue, 05 Jun 2012 22:59:00 +00002012-06-05T16:59:26.989-06:00 Playing on the podium waiting for Dad's awards. Cheering Mom on in the 10K trail run.   Axel ran right to Mom as she finished the run but he wouldn't talk on camera.   Dad took me to try out the stand up paddle (SUP) boards. I think I'll ask for one for my birthday.   I even got to slackline.   And go zip-lining.   It was a very good weekend http://juniperanderson.com/2012/06/teva-mountain-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Ian)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-67864754656432043Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:46:00 +00002012-06-01T09:21:14.596-06:00We went to Gunnison and Crested Butte last weekend for Mom and Dad to race in the Growler. We shared a house with Chad, Megan and Sam Roach and had a great time despite high winds and colder temperatures.  Axel & I commandeered Mom and Dad's race plates for our bikes when we got home. Mom happy to be finished and to take the win. Dad finishing the Full Growler (64 http://juniperanderson.com/2012/06/growling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-1225431601090081637Tue, 22 May 2012 04:15:00 +00002012-05-21T22:15:02.309-06:00  Ian taught Axel to break rock this weekend while building a patio next to the sandbox. http://juniperanderson.com/2012/05/axel-breaks-rocks.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-6999080943982973110Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:15:00 +00002012-03-11T20:39:37.413-06:00Apparently I didn't make one to update more often. And Mom should have made one to take more pictures of Axel and me. Our family has been busy with work, school, skiing, racing and biking over the last few months. No complaints from our end.Mom, me and Dad after my AVSC race yesterday. Ski school was awesome this year!Uncle Ben, Mom and Uncle Ted atop Highland Bowl yesterday. Ben and Ted came forhttp://juniperanderson.com/2012/03/new-years-resolutions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-6687165317212108429Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:35:00 +00002011-12-20T14:45:52.754-07:00The family and a bunch of friends skinned West Buttermilk on Sunday night to celebrate Dad's birthday. Dad carried me in the pack while Mom towed Axel, the cake, cookies, food, my skis and boots and anything else in the Chariot.With all our friends and lots of great food, we had a blast and Dad had another successful birthday party.Emerson & I getting ready to rumbleAxel always enjoys a partyL tohttp://juniperanderson.com/2011/12/happy-birthday-dad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5745034036620609131Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:03:00 +00002011-12-16T15:18:30.320-07:00Dad and I flew to Richmond by ourselves for Kevin and Catherine's wedding last weekend. I think Dad was a little nervous about traveling alone with me after my recent behavior, but I was an angel.Not only did I follow directions and behave well on the plane, I was also great the entire time in Richmond. Santa is coming soon after all.Mimi took me to the zoo where we got up close and personal withhttp://juniperanderson.com/2011/12/congratulations-kevin-catherine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-6856094752087833923Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:53:00 +00002011-12-09T14:24:53.194-07:00Dad and I flew to Virginia early this morning for Kevin and Catherine's wedding. As soon as Dad turned the shower on at 430am, I bolted out of bed, got dressed and was ready to go. I've never been so excited to go somewhere before. With a flight delay, Dad and I had to run to catch our flight to Richmond but I managed to keep right up and we just made it.Meanwhile, Mom, T and Ax enjoyed a day of http://juniperanderson.com/2011/12/dad-and-i-flew-to-virginia-early-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5456557767894271483Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:17:00 +00002011-12-06T11:25:10.976-07:00With new snow on Saturday, we had our first family ski day of the season on Sunday. Mom, Dad, Axel, T and I enjoyed the day at Snowmass. Axel and Mom stayed on the Skittles gondola while Dad, T and I ventured up the mountain further.I jumped right back into it not forgetting a thing from last year and showed Axel what skiing is all about. The smile on his face every run let us know how much fun http://juniperanderson.com/2011/12/skiing-axel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-6469863617924544350Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:23:00 +00002011-11-27T23:16:14.854-07:00After a very fun turkey day with Kiki, T, Todd, Wendy and Emerson, we headed to Moab for the rest of the weekend. We took advantage of the mild weather and the skiing not being great yet and thoroughly enjoyed the desert sun.We met Len, Jeanne, Grace and Curtis in Moab with all adults enjoying runs and rides while the kids got to play at the park. The remainder of the weekend was spent with http://juniperanderson.com/2011/11/back-to-desert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-2464425638967043303Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:35:00 +00002011-11-16T11:57:30.344-07:00Mom returned from her trip to Tasmania and now it is officially ski season. Axel, Dad, Mimi and I survived without Mom but I wasn't very well behaved. I exhausted Dad and Mimi. Sorry. We had lots of fun though and Mimi even volunteered at school.Mom took us to pick up our skis for the season. We weren't sure if Axel was going to want to ski this year but judging by him wearing his skis and boots http://juniperanderson.com/2011/11/ready-to-ski.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5583140781629898985Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:22:00 +00002011-10-19T11:39:28.923-06:00The family spent the weekend in Moab playing, biking, running, paddling and camping. There are not words to describe how much fun Axel and I had. Mom and Dad had fun as well but not as much as us. No real boundaries - just playing in the dirt, riding bikes and running around.We were having too much fun and forgot to take pictures at the campsite.Playing in the La Sal Mountains of MoabMom jumping http://juniperanderson.com/2011/10/camping-in-moab.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-4644003439099600989Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:15:00 +00002011-09-21T13:28:47.202-06:00Axel started school yesterday and he loved his first day. Today he realized what was going on when Dad and I dropped him off so he cried. Then of course I cried as he set me off. It was a lovely way for Dad to start his day.This boat is in our neighbor's back yard. The bunks are set up for camping!Axel, Juniper, Reed & Owenhttp://juniperanderson.com/2011/09/axels-1st-day-of-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-238885462466790162Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:06:00 +00002011-09-21T13:15:10.782-06:00A few more pictures from the wedding. Ryann and I loved dancing on the lawn after the ceremony.http://juniperanderson.com/2011/09/more-photos-from-wedding.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-5423441719393342278Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:26:00 +00002011-09-15T21:22:04.749-06:00Thanks so much to Cristin and Jeff for letting me be a part of your special day! It was very special for me as well. I'll also remember it for the rest of my life!Our family had a wonderful weekend celebrating Cristin and Jeff and hanging with the extended family. Virginia was a little hotter than it is here in Carbondale where Mt. Sopris got its first snow of the season today.Horses right next http://juniperanderson.com/2011/09/flower-girl-power.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6442219785394605611.post-3494743037226208112Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:43:00 +00002011-09-06T11:05:32.822-06:00Quick update from the Anderson camp...School started for me while Axel has to wait a few weeks until he's closer to 18 months old. I love my school in Carbondale, Mt. Sopris Montessori. Axel and I are there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and then I also go to Waldkinder on Fridays. Preparing myself for kindergarten next year.We have been swimming, rafting, biking, hanging with friends since we http://juniperanderson.com/2011/09/back-to-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Sari Anderson)0en-usnonadult