Fathers day

thought a lot about my father in June--got to give a fathers day talk about Ray O. Gertsch.  It made me want to share a few high lights with the family of my memories.  one time dad and I loaded the Wagon of Hay too high.  on the way home I jack knifed the trailor and tractor.  I thought I would be in trouble but to my relief it was my dad who took the full blame for loading it too high and was very kind to me about all the scattered hay--he said --he was just glad that I was safe. 
  (lesson I learned...its not having being be perfect that is important  it is saying sorry when you're not perfect that is important to kids--at least that was important to me)
  I also remember it would be my dad's birthday in Jun had he still been here he would surely be celebrated--so I wanted to celebrate him--via my blog post.  I rarely miss a day that I don't think of him and remember his good humor and fun and love for me and mine.  he was born in 1914 I believe.   Maybe next year we could have a big celebration...what should we do? 

Bryan W.  Call
  I also mentioned in my talk and to my family that wonderful day when I met Bryan W Call and how happy I am that I am married to him.  He the best dad and father --that the world has ever known  if you ask me.  I am always impressed that he has such a great capacity for kindness, loyalty  provider and friend to each of us his family

lastly in my talk I mentioned in my talk something that I want to mention here--I rarely give much thought to the fathers of the 2000 stripling warriors in the Book of Mormon  but Bryan pointed out to me in Alma chapter 37  if you read it all closely  that the fathers sent provisions to their sons and by doing so  gave them added strength   so here is a great lesson from the scriptures of  loving fathers.
(providing)
 there is a poem called only a father the Pres Kimball read once that stuck in my mind--I will print it in the next blog spot. 
Happy fathers day  Ray, Harold, Bryan, Joe, Brad, Bryan, Stephen, and thanks for all you do and the lives you live and that we have you. 

Enjoyed our trip to Hawaii

we left the day after Mothers day and headed to Kona then Oahu..enjoyed it all --soaked up enough sunshine for us all..swam, hiked, went to the temple--took a vacation from our Troubles...it was fun

SUNRISE IN KONA VIEW FROM OUR WINDOW

'I SAIL WITH THE WIND AND THE WAVES...AHOY..I SAIL...'

THIS IS MARK WE MET HIM ON OUR PLANE RIDE OVER TO HAWAII HE IS  FROM ENGLAND

 ATTENDED THE KONA TEMPLE -DID AN ENDOWNMENT SESSION

 SIGHT SEEING AT SOME VERY BLUE WATER AND BEACHES

 THE SUNRISES AS WERE AS MAGNIFICENT AS THE SUNSETS

 ON THE BOAT GETTING READY TO FIND AND SWIM WITH DOLPHINS

 JUST A PRETTY TIME OF THE DAY

 442 FT WATER FALLS HARDLY HAD TO HIKE FAR TO SEE IT

 BEAUTIFUL COASTAL VIEW ON ONE OF OUR HIKES--IT WAS BREATH TAKING

 HARD TO SEE BUT IF YOU LOOK CLOSE YOU'LL SEE ONE OF THE DOLPHINS WE SWAM WITH IN THE OCEAN  THE POD HAD APPROX.  60-70 DOLPHINS AROUND

 MAGIC EVERY WHERE YOU LOOKED

 TRIED THE LOCAL FOOD...PORK WRAPPED AND COOKED 8 HRS IN SEAWEED AND THEN INSIDE SPINICH AROUND THE FISH AND PORK 1/2 AND 1/2

 LOOKING AT SOME ANCIENT HUTS..(REBUILT) SITTING ON LAVA ROCK

 NICE SUNNY OPEN CLEAN --PLACE WE STAYED CLOSE TO THE BEACH

 A MORNING STROLL

 MOMS FAVORITE  (SHARKS COVE) I KNOW THE REAL NAME OF THE BEACH NOW

 A BLOW HOLE--MEMORIZED US FOR A LONG TIME

 EATING OUT IN THE EVENING AND SITTING OUTSIDE TO EAT WAS FUN

 THE WATER IS SO VERY BLUE AND AQUA MARINE BLUE--UN REAL

 A STROLL BY THE FERNS UP LAIE FALLS TRAIL  ONE OF MY FAVORITE

 WHAT IS HAWAII WITHOUT A BIKE RIDE? ON A COASTER BIKE

 HAUPIA PIE --WHILE SITTING ON SUNSET BEACH  --TRADITION

SOME BOBBING TIME

It just gets better

I am sitting here on a Sunday morning feeling serene.  The sun is shining through the window and I am counting my blessings.  I just looked on the computer at some new pictures of the new grand babies (they seem to change day by day) wow.. this has been a MEMORIABLE week.. and I am thankful for each of you.  I often say I don't mind birthdays when they roll around because the way I see it my life just gets 'better and better'  also this fiscal year just keeps getting better and better.  oh the joy of  having the gospel in our lives and the preistood and families to help each other and share in each others joys and sorrows.  each time my phone turns on --it says the phrase "STICK TOGETHER"    lets' do --lets stick together.   (first sunday dinner this afternoon) dutch oven roast 5pm --see ya then those who can make it K?  love ya

sweet little thing..Lucy Lynn Jacob .all snuggled in grandpa call arms...
Radley Ray Call equally sweet and adorable--happy day
brad I can't upload the pictures you posted on your blog page EXCEPT FOR JUST THIS ONE CUTE ONE

MY CUP RUNNETH OVER

You may have noticed I get excited--I'm trying to be calm as I post this but having number 10 and 11 grandbabies join the family is an over whelming joy--the nurse in Hayley's room said I've never seen a family quite so excited for a baby is this your first grand baby?  no my eleventh I said.  cool she said that you are still so thrilled with each one.  that I am

News flash -wow

Its a happy day when you get a grandson and a grandaughter born on the same day
baby Radley  Ray Call 7 lb 13 ounces on May 31/2013
baby Lucy Lynn Jacob 6lb  4 ournces on May 31/2013
congratulations
all parents,
& uncles aunties grandparents

Ballet

loved watching Abbie and Adrianna, perform the Alice in Wonderland ballet--such grace..such poise

Happy Birthday Joe

Dear Joe

Happy 32^nd birthday—We know from the time we met you that you brought so much happiness to Hayley we-- surely hope this coming year together with she and the baby are happy days. We are glad that you were born and for the life you've led

its a great celebration of many things and many memories and qualities..you are nice –to bear with us as we write a few of the memories and shared experiences.

*top ten

10-You are a good son to your mom and dad and to us as well.. it is nice to see you take them on little outings. We also have felt so included to come to your cabin etc

9- you work at your job, projects, assignments, cases, and more than we know hours on end and still have time for the important things in life and the important people namely Hayley.

8-You make Hayley feel protected, provided for and just happy. When she was in so much pain this last year...Her first request..was that she wanted you there with her.

7-you team up to play a mean game of horse shoes in the back yard—Bryan sr. is going to build a pit—so we'll have to play it some time soon.

6- you go out of your way to open the car door for Hayley and take her on fun outings –dates, and trips.

5- you serve faithfully in your ward callings and priestood duties and share the gospel in your dailey mannerisms.

4-You remember funny lines –or come up with funny quips—in conversations

3-you talk to the young and the old—both in formal and family situations, you can tell your family you grew up in –really looks to you..as do we.

2-You are an all around wonderful person,,doing the best you can—and being down to earth and doing day to day stuff in a day to day way—even though your life is complex— with presentations and challenging medical cases. you make it look—like not a big deal

1- you can always count on you to appreciation the stuff we cook or serve..you compliment on the little things..and we can live on a compliment for quite sometime. (:

Happy birthday –Father in Heaven bless you –throughout the coming year. !!