fun summer so far

fun having brad back in town and looking forward to Kerri and the kids joining him soon..

May went too fast

Here we are on the last day of May--by OUR way of thinking -it went by too fast.  Welcome June and all the fun things that lay ahead...reminding you all that the family gathering for dinner will be this sunday.  we're shooting to eat at 1PM  (a change from previous months) as we should probably all be out of church by noon
I am making waffles and bacon..anyone can bring fruit, toppings ...I'll email this as well..also in Jun we are looking for sunshine and fun.  .

went to seminary graduation

I always enjoy the seminary graduations   that is what I got to do..last night--as I watched Christopher Lunt Graduate--afterward we went for Yogurt at the orange leaf--it was a wonderful evening  --congrats  Christopher

The house the Kirk's built

there is a rhyme that is entitled the house that Jack built.  I was thinking a lot about the "house that the kirk's built"  it is fun to make runs on the bike to that part of the park way and be the eyes and ears for the Kirks and send them  updates  via the cell phone or ipod...  its coming along great

my cup runneth over

I've been enjoying a wonderful spring..  it was so far filled with
*house sitting for keith and carrie and getting to know their family better
*substituting classes
* working on unfinished projects
*de-junking and organizing
* playing with grandkids
* going to dance recitals, pre-school programs and other spring time activities like seminary and HS graduation

 

Dear family,

as mother's day weekend approaches,  my thought turn to what truly dear mothers that Bryan and I have.

They both have so much in common. 

It it wonderful to think upon their good natures and their good qualities

We will always try to help you come to know them

We love that they had strong testimonies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day saints

They tried to teach us the true principles of the gospel, they taught us by example.

They both had eight children

both had husbands that served full time missions

both  supported their husbands in busy work professions and lots of church callings (without complaining)

both served full time missions themselves

both served others --their families and also in the commmunity

both love music

both loved to smile and laugh

both loved to can and preserve food (well they did it--I guess they loved the work, of it I'll ask them someday)

both loved the scriptures

both loved their families

both Loved other people

How thankful we are to have been raised by two of the dearest people that we have ever known. 

 In a conference talk last conference Elder Packer said of his father, I hope to be the father that he was to me

I echo that sentiment...I hope to be  the mother that our mothers were to us

I love may--I love Mothers day

may is full of fun times like recitals of piano and graduations  like from pre-school and kindergarten, and on up
its full of sunshine and flowers and mothers day 
Happy mothers day to all you mothers...I have such joy in this calling in my life--thanks for giving me the opportunity to be your mother...too...it is the source of my grandest happiness and a title I most love
Lynda,, Grandma Lynda and Mom  and honey--(by bryan)  I love it all--though  I'm far from good at it

I'll try my level best to be all that I can and hope that in the Lord's eye's and my Bryan's and families eyes I one day come close to the mark--by oh how I love trying. 

enjoyed the bees baseball game tonight

our pass of all passes gets us in to 'certain' bees games--it was good weather tonight and we enjoyed the company of bryan's family at the bee's game...hot dogs, balloons, bouncing house train ride, watching the game
(even though the bees trailed most of it)  lots of good plays made.  seeing the bee's mascot  all sorts of odd people...sometimes that is fun and sometimes that is disturbing to me...  but a good time was had by all.

a little of this and that

been enjoying substitute teaching a few classes this past month at the elementary schools--it is enjoyable

happy Birthday Hayley

We had a good time talking one day last week about the fun events that led up to Hayley's birth...I was chatting with a neighbor next door--feeling labor pains and realizing before Day's end I would be holding a sweet baby
the ultra sound predicted a girl but I was so afraid to hope...how happy we were that by 11;00PM we were holding a sweet bundle of baby with long black hair and beautiful olive skin and so much sweetness about her
* thanks for the sweetness you still bring to so many people--0ur family--to Joe and those at your work and ward
* thanks for motivating us to exercise and do our level best to eat well
* you take such good care of Joe and cook him food and look after all his needs and go places and do things together...
* there is a generosity in you  that most folks don't come by so naturally...always a good quality to have and keep
*you lead out when others hang back--you dance, you hike you bike up the steep parts..(when we walk up them) you sing songs in church with vigor--you live life to its fullest
* we appreciate the time that you spend with us as a family and us as a couple--going places on on Fri off
and taking in a hike or snow shoeing from time to time
* we admire you for  being so good to learn what the tasks are that would make you a better person or give you more knowledge..in exercise or work, or church --you feed your mind and your spirit.
* you stay in contact with old friends and mission friends and make new friends as you go along...in new wards and neighborhoods...and make time for Joes and our families too.
*you stop to smell the roses--yes life is busy and can be a go--go go atmosphere--but you know when to slow down the pace and enjoy the moment.
* you laugh and are an all around good women,,,trying your best to build the kingdom and do what the spirit prompts you to do--thanks for all your --thoughts about life this past year on your blog--you are super.
Happy Happy birthday--what a great day--you should have celebrating a wonderful life that you've led

Megan happy birthday

This little girl had a birthday
this one sitting here..
Father in Heaven bless her--
throughout the coming year
  Megan you are one of the gals we know that starts looking forward to her birthday for aboutr 362 day out of the year...we look forward to it too
you are a sweet little lady
* we love that you give us rocks  or little treasures--you like to share
* you are patient while waiting for help...you gently say.."Please,  I could use some help here"...or kindly ask
* you meet others with a warm welcoming greeting...us and your other friends and neighbors young and old
*you do so many things to help your mom and you play with kyle and are good company for him and for your sisters too
* you make you dad so happy  calling him 'father' and him calling you 'daughter' and you have fun insided jokes with your dad
* You watch movies with us.  and you have a tender heart--for the happy endings
* you like the treats we cook you and the littlest things that we share with you
* you are brave to take your medicines  the good ones and the yucky ones...Bravery is a good quality you have
*you drive your big fast wheel chair like a 'professional' and you give kids rides on the back and you smile
* you are an all around wonderful little girl --who brings much joy to all of those in your path...
Happy Birthday --we think you will have a very wonderful year ahead of you...and we are glad to be a part of it.

happy Birthday Joe

Happy Birthday Joe
We've now gotten to celebrate two birthdays with you...glad you are in this clan and we can give you a 'shout out'
back to the old top ten routine--cause that is a way for me to stop and acknowledge a few of the many good things about you...and just so ya know everyone gets to be appreciated this way--so we hope you know we want you to have the best birthday ever.
*you seem to take us in stride and things generally in stride as they come your way--good quality for your profession.
* you tease and  can take and give out humor
* you like to work hard --so you can play hard
* we appreciate the time that you take to spend with the family
*We also admire that you can play a mean game of croquet or botchy ball in the back yard at the family gatherings.
* you are  appreciate of the food we make you or any of the things we do for you
* you take good care of Hayley
*you are a good son to your parents and take an interest in your brothers and sisters
*you live the gospel principles
* you are an all around good person and pleasant to chat with --thanks for including us into your live
and into your home-

  take it easy on your birthday--and take a rest from any of your problems...and Happy Birthday

happy Birthday Brianne

It's always so fun to honor you on your birthday, mother's day or any day of the year.  You do so much for so many
Top Ten...drum roll please
* you are kind, to old and young and everyone inbetween,
* you learn new skills and cook new foods
* you take time to volenteer in mayley's class
* you start up conversations, about other people to come to know them better
* you are very giving of your time  and talents and means
* you think to thank
* you take good care of Bryan and the kids
* you are anxious to magnify any calling that the bishop extends to you
* you think of little details that may make a difference to an occassion or everyday living
* you are an all around wonderful, lady and daughter of your Father in Heaven
he trusts you with responsibilty of these precious little souls. and you make our lives happy
 --Have a wonderful day--glad you are a part of us and we are a part of you

first Sunday dinner

Ask any grandchild what grandma's favorite day of the week is and un prompted they will tell you its SUNDAY.  I am so thankful that I could partake of the sacrament each Sunday and get ready to do a little better on the upcoming week, and have a fresh start from my many 'follies'  as Joseph Smith called them.  also the first Sunday has become even a little more of a favorite Sunday as I have the opportunity to fast and pray and to have our family gather together.  and I also enjoy connecting with our Sunday "PHONE CALLS' for those who can't be gathered togather....
As tradition we had our first Sunday dinner yesterday--we celebrated Megan, Brianne, Joe and Hayley and also celebrated an early mother's day for all the moms  we said nice things about the mom's and wives and ate and ate and the three older girls  put on a little performance for us in the back yard and we just visited and ate some more then dad and I took off and went to the seminary banquet  and it was a good day over all and Hayley and joe got off on their trip and  some of the family were able to take a Sunday drive and see nancy's and stephen's home.  a good time was had by all

we are so blessed by the restoration of the gospel

Dear family
as already mentioned..... I had the good experience of sharing our testimony in Rsociety about the Happinness our Heavenly Father and his Son Jesus Christ want for us and have provided for us even in the mist of difficulty. I know first hand and from experience that this is true.

we also know that Joseph Smith restored the gospel in these latter days. Last night at a fireside by elder Marlin Jensen...my testimony of this was again reaffirmed to me. He had served in NY and spoke of the restoration and showed many pics of the sacred grove. We not all need to go to the Sacred grove to have this testimony.

We know you are working hard with your companion to share the gospel truths with those in Mexico

we know that you are doing a great work in fulfilling prophecy that the Lords sheep will be gathered in at the last day.

On a personal note—Bryan just finished remoldeling the 3 bathrooms in our home. I -Lynda am out of school now and I'm working on random projects..that I have been putting off...I can't wait to see what the summer activities bring--I haven't had a minute of bordem yet...I still substitute too--I taught 5th grade last fri

. we are all well and happy here

life is busy but pleasant for the moment...

we love to hear the words of the conference talks and have enjoyed reading the talks that just came out in the ensign of the last conference we also watch a talk (pre recorded) for our FHE --and in time will eventually listen to them all a second time...

we think of you often and pray for you.

mom and dad

fun time running first 5 k race

today was a good day--I ran my first 5k race in my life..finishing in 31. min and still feeling pretty great...after walking it off a little--I won first place in overall the women who participated and finished first of all the women over 50 years old--I really enjoyed the experience and it was a joy to me in part --because it reminded me that I have progressed over the last three years with my exercise and managing some other things relating to health in my life

fun watching the grandkids play soccer

been enjoying

Hello I've been enjoying watching the progress of Nancy and Stephen's home--it is so interesting to watch.