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.