Attention! Andersons over 50:oscopy

Friday I had my first ever colonoscopy. Several years ago I had a procedure called a flexible sigmoidoscopy which also examines the colon. It was verrrrrrry ! uncomfortable. When I had a physical in August my doctor suggested it was time for a colonoscopy. I was not thrilled but took the information with the thought that I would do it whenever it was convenient. However my doctor had contacted Minnesota Enterology who sent me a packet of information and then followed up with a phone call encouraging me to make my appointment. So I made my appointment for September 30 a day when there was no school for students and I wouldn't need a sub. I followed the prep procedures; low fiber diet Tuesday and Wednesday, liquid diet Thursday followed by a process for cleaning me out which I will not describe. Friday morning I arrived at the clinic at 8:45 accompanied by my lovely driver Nancy. The doctor and nurses were very nice to me and the procedure went off without a hitch. And there was very little discomfort. Best of all I got a clean bill of health and I won't need another one for ten years. Nancy and I celebrated by going out to Perkins for pancakes. Today I celebrated by eating lots of vegies and going on a 57 mile bike ride to Carver Park. So if you are an Anderson over 50 maybe you should have one too.

A dog's day

Hey, fam!

I had a really exciting day. Some contractors were coming to fix our living room ceiling, so my mommy asked Dr. Deborah if I could come to work today and she said YES! (even though she hates pets) I had a great time whoofing at any little noise (doorbell, printer, phone, etc.) while my mom attempted to shush me. The best part of the day was when I found a present for my mommy under an unused desk. I don't know why she screamed when I dropped it at her feet--I found a mummified mouse in a mousetrap quite interesting! I'm exhausted tonight--having a job is hard work.

Love, Koko

Happy Birthday Paul, Happy National Pancake Day!

Happy Birthday Paul - and a happy national pancake day to all! One of the networking groups here at the U (that I used to work for) celebrated (pancake day) with a nice banquet of pancakes, waffles, fruit and good strong coffee* - how Swedish is that?




How To Eat Swedish Pancakes
Set a table for 4 persons. If you are more than that you have to make more Swedish Pancakes. Add in proportion to the recipe above.

Use dinner plates, knifes and forks.

The only drink possible with Swedish Pancakes is milk.

The Swedish Pancakes should be eaten together with either the jam or fruit preserve of your choice or ice cream - or both. The rules are not strict here. The important thing is that you like it. Basically it should be sweet and rather unhealthy.

I vote for Heath Ledger.

happy birthday

happy birthday everyone.

chicago and college are all treating me well. the past two days I spent a lot of time with my friend nick chrastil, from south high who was visiting chicago with his family. they were staying in his grandmother's condo on the 55th floor of the john hancock building, the second tallest building in chicago after the sears tower. the view was amazing and we had access to a pool, sauna and work out facilites. it was a lot of fun. everyone in the city of chicago thinks I either look like hulk hogan or heath ledger. I consider both to be a compliment.

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Time (and birthdays) Are All Relative

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Happy Birthday, Mom!

(That's mom on her bike in South Dakota)
Happy Birthday! I hope the year ahead is a great one.

I went for a bike ride along the lake shore this morning and it was so beautiful. there was not a cloud in the sky and the lake was a beautiful aqua color. chicago is a very beautiful city. biking is also economically awesome. I saved $3.50 by riding my bike instead of taking the train and I got some exercise while I was at it. well I am doing my laundry and I cant think of anything else to say, so keep it real fam.

Tap dancing, hmmm...

Well, Stevie, I think it is awesome that you got up for your 8:00 class!

Perhaps I could expand my limited drumming talent by adding tap dancing to my shtick. I had an interesting experience with our new community band at the last rehearsal. Another drummer showed up who was blind (could see a tiny bit, but had a white cane), mostly deaf, completely toothless (awaiting his dentures), and elderly. Far from being pathetic and helpless, he adjusted my equipment to his specifications and never let me play! Joel keep making faces at me (like, "Say something!"), so after an hour, I cheerfully asked, "Would you like a break?" and he said, "Nope."

I finally got the idea across that I was supposed to practice too, but he still apparently views me as his roadie as his last words to me were what equipment to bring to the next session!

tilly and the wall

boy am I ever enjoying chicago. last night I went t0 my first 18+ show at the abbey pub. I saw tilly and the wall, who is now one of my favorite bands in the whole world. they have a guy on guitar who also sings, a man on the keyboard, two girls who sing and sometimes play instruments, and another girl who is the percussionist. she is a tap dancer though, and the other two girls tap too. they are so awesome cause they have a bunch of vocal harmony and they are really creative and energetic and fun and awesome. I think that one of them is my soulmate, but Im not sure yet. she doesnt look swedish, so I've got some mixed feelings. aNYways, chicago is cool and awesome and swell and I am doing really well. so this morning i went to my 8 oclock lit class and the teacher didnt come and I just got back and I had an email saying that she is sick. this is awesome.

Happy Birthday!!

ooh - you beat me to it janelle! Happy birthday!

Thanks

Thanks.

Janelle

Ready for your closeup?! Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Janelle!

wedded bliss

I took the train from chicago to sturtevant illinois yesterday for andrew papillon's wedding. tom was the best man and my mom and dad and beckie were all there as well. it was a really nice ceremony with a string quartet and trumpet player, but the reception was a little lacking. there was no dancing. I can't wait until tom and beckie's!

Is This A Sign?

So, I moved in on Saturday and all Saturday evening/night and Sunday morning/noontime there was a crazy lightning storm here. And overnight the cross on top of our chapel got stuck by lightning. Yes, the cross. And a huge chunk of stone broke off of it and the organ in the church no longer works. Everyone is really worried it'll break off and crush someone and so the whole chapel area is blocked of.
Liv

WOO

Hey, guess what family? I got into the Manitou Singers. That's the freshman women's choir here at St. Olaf. Woo.
Liv

Hoyme's Got the Power

Hey family! Well, I'm relaxing during another busy day in Hoyme. (It's my Home...with a Y) St. Olaf is a lot of fun and I've met a lot of people and they are all pretty cool. I met this kid named Stephen Anderson. He is really crazy and from Illinois. We hang out and it's fun. There are a lot of names spinning through my head...In conclusion, HOYME POWER!

Liv

State Fair

We're glad to hear that all the college bound Anderson's are settling in and set for a year of learning (and other experiences i'm sure). Good luck on the upcoming year.

We went to the fair on Friday and had a great time indulging in every manner of food on a stick - as well as enjoying the displays, rides and general good times at the fair. I think Maria's favorite part of the day was the Miracle of Birth Barn, while my favorite part was the Sweet Martha's cookies. I think I've eaten enough to last me until next year.

Good luck

Hello,

Just wanted to wish everyone good luck at college and with the empty nests! I hope one of you all gets married soon so I can come back and visit...Drink a tea at Blue Mondays for me, Liv!

See you,
Ingrid