Hobbies

I've had some time before school starts up again so with that time I have pursued some hobbies of mine.  I enjoy taking photos (mostly of nature, buildings, and danbo) and I also enjoy rendering digital scenes (depending on my patience at the time).  I thought I would share some of the scenes I have been working on. The pictures are a collection of some of my favorite LDS Temples  These pictures are a combination of photography and digital rendering placed on top of the image.  Some of them are extremely exaggerated and there are a few mistakes but regardless I had fun making them.

Manti Temple

 Albuquerque Temple

 Mesa Temple

 Salt Lake Temple

 Timpanogos Temple

Slideshow of Danboard!

Pictures of Danbo (Photo Album).

Antelope Canyon,Zion,Island Park

 It’s nice to know that there is more to life than school and work.  It seems that lately that’s all that has occupied our minds.  Yet it’s a good thing we both have our weekends free to spend time outdoors and relax.  Then every now and then we can both line up our schedules for a vacation. Our family gets together every year at Zion national park, it kind of like a rite of passage of being an Anderson.  So this year we packed our jeep with camping gear and suitcases and drove the 10 or so hours to Zion.  Except of driving straight thru we stopped in Page Arizona for a short hike. 

Antelope Canyon is a few miles outside of Page, costs $20 to hike, since you can only hike it as part of a guided tour.   On the ground the canyon opening is just a small sliver then opens up as you descend deeper into the earth.  Once you reach the bottom the canyon is a narrow slot canyon with wave-like walls.  Overall all I can say it was amazing, beautiful, and moving.  Our guide was great and very relaxed; at one point he hid behind a corner and scared me when I walked past.  At one point our small group stopped at an opening and our guide played amazing grace on his flute thing. It was very moving being in such a beautiful and awe-inspiring location.  I would highly recommend this hike and thought it was worth the money it cost.

Following our hike we drove the rest of the way into Zion.  We spent three days there hiking and a bit of dancing (yes dancing).  The best part was camping next to the river, family gatherings, and reading a good book under the cottonwood trees.

Following Zion we headed up to Idaho to stay at the Cabin in Island Park.  This week went way to quick.  We stayed busy kayaking, canoeing, and riding four wheelers.   

 A huge thanks to Steve and Jeanne, we had so much fun and can’t wait to do it again next year.

More Pictures!

Our almost 2 year anniversary

Ryan and I are coming up on our 2 year anniversary. I can believe it has been that long all ready but we have had some great times. Like moving to Albuquerque, spending time with family for holidays, surprise trips to Kansas and the list could go on and on. I want to express to Ryan how much I love and adore him. I am so grateful that I married my best friend for time and all eternity. He has helped me become a better person. He teaches me about the gospel and he can answer any question I have about the scriptures. I am also very grateful for our parents. They raised us in the gospel and they were great examples. Both Steve and Jeanne and my parents show us what a perfect marriage is, yes parents fight but they always make up and still love each other. I know I can be grouchy sometimes but Ryan always makes me feel better by making me laugh. Thank you Ryan for loving me and supporting me. I am grateful your my husband and best friend. Love you always and forever.

Move on over

Albuquerque+2 years+small apartment.
All this equals to us moving to a new place.  We finally out grew our 520 sq. ft. apartment and were ready to move a little bigger place.  We will really miss the Haines Ward, we love all the people there, and hope we all keep hanging out.

Old Place- goodbye

New Place

Memorial Day Surprise!

This past weekend, we went to Kansas to spend time with our family. I did not know of the trip till 2:00pm when Ryan came and picked me up. For the past several weeks, I have asked him over and over again if we can go to Kansas for Memorial day. Over and over again he said it was too far or not enough time so i dropped the subject and left it alone. So i get dropped off at work on Friday and when he comes and gets me, I notice in the back of the car a pillow and my favorite BYU blanket. I asked him if we were going camping, on a picnic or whatever. That's when he told me that he has to decided to drive to Kansas and if i needed anything at home. I told him no and we were on our way. So i cryed with excitement and then smacked him for lying to me. I called my family who knew that we were coming for about a week. I was so happy! On our way back we stopped at this one place called Cadillac Ranch, which is a field with about 10 cars sticking up in the ground (refer to picture) Thanks for the fun weekend Mom and Dad! And thank you Ry for the surprise!

The Lost Cave

For the past year and a half I have been the newsletter editor for the New Mexico Society of Landscape Architects.  By doing this job it ensures i get cheap tuition here at school.   Basically my work as the editor is to assemble articles, ads, and events into a neatly designed pdf email.  My job also includes taking pictures and notes at Landscape Architecture get togethers. So as part of my duties as the editor Emily and I went to the Albuquerque Bio Park for a Landscape Society Event.   While taking pictures and notes, I found myself separated from the group. During this time of being lost we found ourselves lost in a mysterious cave.  We spent hours in there not knowing how to get out.  So to pass the time I made a video of our adventure.