Joshua and Elissa Anderson's Wedding!!

Congratulations Elissa and Joshua Anderson!!!

Ilene and Darrell Anderson (Mom & Dad)

The Groom (far right) and groomsmen cooking up the reception feast

Moving on.....

Well, it's time to post another update....
Sean and I recently came to the conclusion that our time here in California is coming to an end. We feel very strongly led that we are to plant a church - most likely in Eastern Oregon - in the Bend area. We are currently in process with our church, Coast Hills Community Church, as we move towards this goal. The leadership at Coast Hills is trying to ascertain what their support will be and if we are a good fit together for a church-planting venture. At the soonest, we could move to Bend (or whatever location we are led to) in the early spring. If we go through a training period it could be anywhere from a few months or even a year. We would dearly love your prayers regarding our future!

We are very excited about this new adventure but, of course, we also have some fears since we know little about church planting and the like. We do feel sadness at the thought of leaving so many good friends here in Southern California. We will miss the warm, sunny climate, the beach & surfing, and the progressive-minded culture here in the O.C.

On another topic, I wanted to update on my Aunt's condition with MRSA (from a previous blog). Both she and her husband have been declared MRSA free which is a real praise!!!

Sean's parent's new house

This is Sean's parent's "new" home in Eastern Oregon (Silver Lake) They will be moving out there in April sometime. Silver Lake is a community of 200 people and is about 80 miles South of Bend.

By San Clemente Pier

Noelani went to the beach with Tia while Mommy, Daddy and Keala were getting rained on in Oregon. Oh and she refused to look at the camera. This one got the stubborn gene from both parents.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Keala at three months old
Keala and "Tia" Chandy

Keala's shirt says "I'm a little turkey" which she is NOT (...yet!)

Big Eyes

Noe up close - photo taken at Ray & Alissa's wedding Sept. 25, 2005. Noe was dancing her little socks off (although 'jumping' would be a more accurate description! :o )

More pictures.... finally!!!

Noe getting a look at Keala at the hospital.
Sisters - first days at home.
Noe, Becky, Emily & Keala.
Keala - a few weeks old.
Noe relaxing on the couch.

Two weeks old!!!!

Keala was two weeks old yesterday! She seems to be a very content baby. She is doing pretty well at night - not too much disturbance to our sleep - so we have much to be thankful for! We are feeling a tad more rested thanks to taking naps whenever possible.

Noelani just loves her and likes to "Give kisses? Give hugs?". She also asks, "Wanna hold dat baby?". She also enjoys helping change her diapers and clothes.

As a family we have made it out to a few parks for walks but haven't done too much else other than that. We did make it to church last week. Our church has a viewing room for parents so I took Keala in there for the service. Noe went to her class as usual.

Today we had a visit with Denise VanDewalker, a friend from Oregon. She recently returned from a year in Romania where she was working with children in orphanages. We had a great time visiting and Noe had fun playing with her as well.

On another note, my Auntie Leilani (my mom's sister) is in the hospital in Irvine with what seems to be a "flesh-eating" disease - possibly a MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics. She has been in hospital for nearly two weeks now. It is very serious so we would appreciate your prayers for her.

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So cute!!

Big Sister & Baby Sister

Here is Noelani getting her first good look at her new baby sister. It took her only a few seconds to become completely enamored with Keala. However, no matter how many times Daddy tried to get her to say Keala, she would only refer to her as "My baby".

More Pictures

"Tia" Chandy (Sean's sis) with Keala

Our wonderful midwife, Lisa Sherwood, posing with us

It's A Girl

Ok - So we already knew she was a girl but here she is.
Arrived on the Scene 8/26/2005 at 11:37 PM
Weighing in at 7 pounds and 15 ounces.
Standing at 19 inches tall.
And in possession of one Anderson ear.
Mom and Baby are doing well. Dad is a crying mess.

Pictures

Big Sis To Be

Past Due