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.