Dear Family, Today is Election Day. Grandpa and I have been to vote. It is now 11:00. When we were there an hour ago over 200 people had already voted. I was so glad to hear that. I hope all of you have or will vote. It is important that we all do. It is our duty.
There is an editorial in the paper today that says " Students should learn to vote." After all it is your future and your money. It is your future that is being determined by leaders in Washington. It is your money that is being spent by leaders in Washington. I encourage all of you to read the papers, and watch the news. Get involved. Your vote counts.
Enough lecturing for now. As for news. Grandpa and I are about the same. We get older every day, but grateful that we have each other to care for. We are also grateful for a wonderful family that takes care of us. Kurt came down today to help Grandpa put the snow blower in the trunk so Grandpa could take it to be serviced. As he left I told him, with a wink, that we were just getting it ready for him.
We love having so many grandchildren in Provo at this time. I know we could call on any of them for help. It gives me a feeling of security. Thanks
Family News. Ryan is doing well at his CNA job in Orem. He likes it a lot and Erin says they like him a lot. Way to go Ryan. Kurt has an internship with Delotte-Touche accounting firm in Washington D C for the summer. He and Julie are looking forward to that. We enjoy having them live so close to us and in our ward. Jordan and Tara are getting close to their wedding da te. They are driving to Arizona on Friday. Tara will stay there as she is off track for three weeks. Jord will fly back until just before the wedding on the 20th. Tara drives to West Jordan every day to do her teaching. Allie is driving to Sanaquin every day for her Cohart. That is part of her training for teaching. It will only be for about 6 weeks. She will still have her student teaching to do. Alex says he is "keeping the wolf from the door." Andrea and Mike are doing well. Andrea is at R C Wileys. She has a cute Blog there. Mike is working hard at school and St Marks Hospi tal. He hopes to hear in about three weeks if he is accepted at West Minister Nursing Program. Good luck Mike. Stacie has stars in her eyes. Her friends name is Bennett and they are really cute together. Ethan is 16 tomorrow and getting ready to drive and date. He is a good boy. Preston had his broken are operated on two weeks ago and has done real well. I think he has to wear the cast about two more weeks. Erika reports(not too often) that they are doing fine in Iowa. She is really proud of Justin. He is doing well in school. Last I heard Brigham was thinking of going with his Dad's firm. Good move. Kirsti and Paul are consummed with the house they are remaking. They have a big year ahead of them. Charlotte has been in the hopital for several nights with Croup. It reminded me of when her Grandma Laurie was just about her age, she too had the croup. The doctor made a house call and then called me the next day to make sure she was doing okay. She was very sick. Hope Charlotte is doing better now.
Kamron is up to his ears in studying for his MBA class. Maren is very supportive. I think Lars and Kelli are fine. Posting keeps Kelli very busy and Lars enjoys his new job. Jill is busy with her Pre-school. She enjoys it. Karen is busy with her little family. Her baby is real cute. Doesn't look like the girls. No new news from Brett and Ericka. Billy is dating a darling girl. He is working at "Orange Soda". It is on line advertising(I think).
Rob is in Denmark with his work this week. He is always busy. I just heard this week that Scott is the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. I think that is for this district. Whatever it is a nice honor and more work. Marilyn is busy with school again. I think she is taking about 3 classes. Rick still gets a little golf in. Kathy is busy planning a long distance wedding and Alison keeps busy with her Relief Society Duties and boys football, tennis and soccor.
Pres. and Soro Lundberg and Joshua are still really busy in Romania. They have had ups and downs, but seem to continue on in the wonderful work they have been called to do.
There I am through for another 6 months. Love to all.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
I just looked at my blog and found out how out of date it is. Last year we celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary and I did blog about it. Next Tuesday we celebrate our 61st anniversary and I havn't blogged since last year.
As this has been a year with quite a few things happening in our lives I'll try to blog again. The only troouble is you all know all I know.
In January I had a new hip put in. Dr. Sorenson, my knee doctor, also did my hip. There was a little hang up as he broke my pelvic joint. I was in hospital three days and then in Stonebridge Rehab for one week. I feel like my complete recovery has been a little slow. It is my walking that is poor. I had a lot of TLC from all of my family and especially from Merrill.
Weddings really filled up most of our time last Fall. Brett and Ericka were wed in October, Alex and Allie in November and Andrea and Mike in December. Julie and Kurt tied the knot in April. They all seem to be doing fine. Brett and Ericka have puchased anew home in St. George. Both of them graduated from collage. Ericka with her associates degree, and Brett with his Masters. Alex and Allie are living in Provo. They both went to school winter semester. Allie also went Spring. Alex is working full time at the Provo RC Wiley store. Allie works a the health center. They have had a little bad luck. Their car was smashed up and Alex's bycicle was stolen. Andrea and Mike are doing great. Andrea is working at RC Willey and Mike is attending the U. He also works at ST. Marks Hospital. When they first got married they lived in Uncle Matthew's house, but it sold and now they live in an apartment near City Creek Park. Mike has a really busy schedule. Julie and Kurt made it to New York. T hey drove to
kentucky and then Kathy and Abbie drove them to NYC. I haven't heard how Julie's job is going or if Kurt got any work yet. Kathy said there apartment is clean and convenient. It is a studio apartment. What do you expect for $1000 dollars a month.
Weddings were not all that filled our days. More new babies joined our family in 2009. Penelope Morris, Parley Banks, Annika Jeppsen, and Trenton Lundberg brought joy and happiness to all of us. Then Carson Hymas and Claire Lundberg came in 2010. I hope I haven't missed anyone.
Lars and Kelli graduated from BYU. They are building a new home. Kelli is working for a dentist and Lars will be starting work for Medallion Bank in several weeks. Justin graduated from the U and is now in Podiatry school in Des Moines Iowa. Brigham as been clerking for a judge in Salt Lake. He and Kristen are also new home owners. Brigham will be looking for employment in a law office soon. Billy also graduated from BYU. He is going to stay in Provo and is employed and also looking at other opportunities. Greg graduates tomorrow from high school. He will be in Provo next year and will be attending UVU. Kurt was also accepted into the Masters of Accounting Program at BYU.
Jordan is also in Provo. He is in the accounting progam and working at the MTC. Jord also has a very lovely gilfiend, Tara. Billy calls him Mr. Provo.
Kamron Dalton has also been accepted in a BYU MBA program. He will d0 it in Salt Lake. Cristina also graduated with her Masters Degree. She and Brandon are trying to buy a house.
Ryan and Erin are planning a July wedding. Ryan took the CNA class and is preparing to take the CNA test.
Abbie, Ethan and Preston are three busy teenagers. Abbie and Ethan are both driving. Preston enjoys life playing baseball and he and Ethan both play tennis.
Rob made a job change in April. He left Lexmark and is now working for Termapudic Mattresses. Big change. Rick and Marilyn bought a lovely home in St. George.
Merrill and would like to be as we were when we were 70, but have decided that just insn't going to happen. We do appreciate all the joy and happiness you all bring into our lives. We still try to serve when ever possible. Merrill spoke in church on Easter Sunday and I spoke on Mother's Day. Wednesday still finds us at the JSMB and we visit teach and home teach. I also take care of the book club and sewing group. We are grateful for professional lawn care people and window washers. Love to all of you. Mom
As this has been a year with quite a few things happening in our lives I'll try to blog again. The only troouble is you all know all I know.
In January I had a new hip put in. Dr. Sorenson, my knee doctor, also did my hip. There was a little hang up as he broke my pelvic joint. I was in hospital three days and then in Stonebridge Rehab for one week. I feel like my complete recovery has been a little slow. It is my walking that is poor. I had a lot of TLC from all of my family and especially from Merrill.
Weddings really filled up most of our time last Fall. Brett and Ericka were wed in October, Alex and Allie in November and Andrea and Mike in December. Julie and Kurt tied the knot in April. They all seem to be doing fine. Brett and Ericka have puchased anew home in St. George. Both of them graduated from collage. Ericka with her associates degree, and Brett with his Masters. Alex and Allie are living in Provo. They both went to school winter semester. Allie also went Spring. Alex is working full time at the Provo RC Wiley store. Allie works a the health center. They have had a little bad luck. Their car was smashed up and Alex's bycicle was stolen. Andrea and Mike are doing great. Andrea is working at RC Willey and Mike is attending the U. He also works at ST. Marks Hospital. When they first got married they lived in Uncle Matthew's house, but it sold and now they live in an apartment near City Creek Park. Mike has a really busy schedule. Julie and Kurt made it to New York. T hey drove to
kentucky and then Kathy and Abbie drove them to NYC. I haven't heard how Julie's job is going or if Kurt got any work yet. Kathy said there apartment is clean and convenient. It is a studio apartment. What do you expect for $1000 dollars a month.
Weddings were not all that filled our days. More new babies joined our family in 2009. Penelope Morris, Parley Banks, Annika Jeppsen, and Trenton Lundberg brought joy and happiness to all of us. Then Carson Hymas and Claire Lundberg came in 2010. I hope I haven't missed anyone.
Lars and Kelli graduated from BYU. They are building a new home. Kelli is working for a dentist and Lars will be starting work for Medallion Bank in several weeks. Justin graduated from the U and is now in Podiatry school in Des Moines Iowa. Brigham as been clerking for a judge in Salt Lake. He and Kristen are also new home owners. Brigham will be looking for employment in a law office soon. Billy also graduated from BYU. He is going to stay in Provo and is employed and also looking at other opportunities. Greg graduates tomorrow from high school. He will be in Provo next year and will be attending UVU. Kurt was also accepted into the Masters of Accounting Program at BYU.
Jordan is also in Provo. He is in the accounting progam and working at the MTC. Jord also has a very lovely gilfiend, Tara. Billy calls him Mr. Provo.
Kamron Dalton has also been accepted in a BYU MBA program. He will d0 it in Salt Lake. Cristina also graduated with her Masters Degree. She and Brandon are trying to buy a house.
Ryan and Erin are planning a July wedding. Ryan took the CNA class and is preparing to take the CNA test.
Abbie, Ethan and Preston are three busy teenagers. Abbie and Ethan are both driving. Preston enjoys life playing baseball and he and Ethan both play tennis.
Rob made a job change in April. He left Lexmark and is now working for Termapudic Mattresses. Big change. Rick and Marilyn bought a lovely home in St. George.
Merrill and would like to be as we were when we were 70, but have decided that just insn't going to happen. We do appreciate all the joy and happiness you all bring into our lives. We still try to serve when ever possible. Merrill spoke in church on Easter Sunday and I spoke on Mother's Day. Wednesday still finds us at the JSMB and we visit teach and home teach. I also take care of the book club and sewing group. We are grateful for professional lawn care people and window washers. Love to all of you. Mom
Sunday, July 5, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND 80TH ANNIVERSARY
HI EVERYONE. It is Sunday afternnon and I am just getting to my computer to blog about our wonderful week. As you all know we have been celebrating since June 8th our 60th wedding anniversary and it will continue until July 18th my 80th birthday. Merrill's actual date of birth is July 16th. What a wonderful time. It was all celebrated Thursday July 2nd at a dinner at Thanksgiving Point. We had a room full of BEAUTIFUL & WONDERFUL PEOPLE. There were 42 of us and then Brett and Erika, his friend, came as we were finishing up. Those missing were Scott, Laurie and Josh Lundberg, Billy and Jordan Hymas. My two sisters were there with their husbands, Marilyn and Roy Nelson and Judy and Gary Carter. Also Brandon and Cristina Boey, Mike Burgeson, Andrea's friend, and Allie Langston, Alex's friend, and Erin, Ryan's friend were there. Also Brynlee, Penelope, Parley and Annaka, our newest arrivals. This party was hosted by our children and spouses, Rick and Marilyn, Scott and Laurie, Rob and Kathy, and Scott and Alison.
We had a deliciious meal. Especially the pork chops. There was a slide show of days gone by which Justin Banks had put together. It was running while everyone was arriving. Thanks Justin.
Then we had a guest performance by Carnac, alias Rob Hymas. He was also the emcee. Then all of the children and their spouses and Cristina paid a tribute (roast) to us. Many more tributes than roasts. Kirsti read a letter from Laurie and Derek read one from his Dad, Scott. We appreciated all of the many nice things that were said and had a good laugh at some of the others. Laurie's paragraph about the ventroliquist was a hoot. Not many of the family were aware of her secrest desire. Ryan also got a few good laughts as did everyone else.
Chad, Jill's husband was in rare form. We all were worried about Andrea's friend Mike, but he seemed to take it in stride.(Actually Chad seemed to be sitting at Mike table more than at his own. We found out later that Chad had changed the place cards so he could be close to them.
It was truly a night to remember. Thanks so much to all of you for making arrangements for baby sitters, travel plans and taking time from your busy schedules to make it so nice. We hope those that were not there will know how much they were missed and are loved and appreciated for the missionary work they are doing. And Billy we are glad you are working so hard to keep the people of Wisconsin safe. We just hope they appreciate your endeavors.
Rob and Kathy stayed at the Calls, but were back and forth. It is nice our houses are so close.
Friday night Rick & Marilyn, Merrill & I, and Rob & Kathy and Family went to Scott and Alisons for hamburgers etc. Saturdaynight we went to traditional dinner and fire works at Oakridgel
Saturday night Rob Hymas family went with the Calls to Stadium of Fire. They said it was good.
There was a lot of traffic on the way home, both ways red lights and white lights.
Dad and I both commented that we had felt quite well during all of the activities. When we sit down we feel good. I t was great. Thanks again to all of you. I don't know how to do pictures. I need a quick lesson.
We had a deliciious meal. Especially the pork chops. There was a slide show of days gone by which Justin Banks had put together. It was running while everyone was arriving. Thanks Justin.
Then we had a guest performance by Carnac, alias Rob Hymas. He was also the emcee. Then all of the children and their spouses and Cristina paid a tribute (roast) to us. Many more tributes than roasts. Kirsti read a letter from Laurie and Derek read one from his Dad, Scott. We appreciated all of the many nice things that were said and had a good laugh at some of the others. Laurie's paragraph about the ventroliquist was a hoot. Not many of the family were aware of her secrest desire. Ryan also got a few good laughts as did everyone else.
Chad, Jill's husband was in rare form. We all were worried about Andrea's friend Mike, but he seemed to take it in stride.(Actually Chad seemed to be sitting at Mike table more than at his own. We found out later that Chad had changed the place cards so he could be close to them.
It was truly a night to remember. Thanks so much to all of you for making arrangements for baby sitters, travel plans and taking time from your busy schedules to make it so nice. We hope those that were not there will know how much they were missed and are loved and appreciated for the missionary work they are doing. And Billy we are glad you are working so hard to keep the people of Wisconsin safe. We just hope they appreciate your endeavors.
Rob and Kathy stayed at the Calls, but were back and forth. It is nice our houses are so close.
Friday night Rick & Marilyn, Merrill & I, and Rob & Kathy and Family went to Scott and Alisons for hamburgers etc. Saturdaynight we went to traditional dinner and fire works at Oakridgel
Saturday night Rob Hymas family went with the Calls to Stadium of Fire. They said it was good.
There was a lot of traffic on the way home, both ways red lights and white lights.
Dad and I both commented that we had felt quite well during all of the activities. When we sit down we feel good. I t was great. Thanks again to all of you. I don't know how to do pictures. I need a quick lesson.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Counting My Many Blessings
Today I have been reading all of your blogs and suddenly tears fill my eyes as I realize how blessed I am. I am blessed to have all of you in my life. And as these new babies, Penelope, Parley and Annaka Joy have joined our family I am overwhelmed with the love we all feel for each of them. These little spirits just bring love with them. I am also grateful that they are so wanted by their parents. In todays world that is not always the case.
Last week we went to Rexburg, Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. The Kings drove. We had a nice time, but Merrill didn't feel too good. I think he had a little bug. Everything was so green and beautiful. In Rexburg I was overcome with how beautiful that temple is. It was just dusk and the temple was lit up on the outside. It was really lovely.
Lars dropped by yesterday about 1:00. He had an appointment at 2:00 for an internship at a place at the bottom of our street. He was excited about it. We really had a good visit. For you that may not know, he and Kelli have moved to Salt Lake. They live just across the street from Ken Price Park. They will commute to Provo the rest of this semester and then Kelli will be able to finish school in Salt Lake. Lars will continue to commute to school and to do postings. Good luck to them.
Scott Hymas family are going to Hawii for a vacatiion on the 19th. I'm sure they will all have a good time. Andrea did a great job at her homecoming. It is good to have her home.
Our book group read an interesting book, Gilead. We had a good discussion on it. Next month we are reading a much lighter one, but I can't remember the name of it.
Well, I need to get busy. I did get the ironing done before I came to the computer. I was afraid if I came to computer first I wouldn't do the ironing at all.
We did have out 60th anniversary this week. It was very quite as you all know we are celebrating on the 2nd of July. We are really looking forward to it. Hope you all are. Again I realized how blessed I am to still share my life with Grandpa. He has been and is such a good husband. Love him much.
Love, Grandma
Last week we went to Rexburg, Yellowstone and Jackson Hole. The Kings drove. We had a nice time, but Merrill didn't feel too good. I think he had a little bug. Everything was so green and beautiful. In Rexburg I was overcome with how beautiful that temple is. It was just dusk and the temple was lit up on the outside. It was really lovely.
Lars dropped by yesterday about 1:00. He had an appointment at 2:00 for an internship at a place at the bottom of our street. He was excited about it. We really had a good visit. For you that may not know, he and Kelli have moved to Salt Lake. They live just across the street from Ken Price Park. They will commute to Provo the rest of this semester and then Kelli will be able to finish school in Salt Lake. Lars will continue to commute to school and to do postings. Good luck to them.
Scott Hymas family are going to Hawii for a vacatiion on the 19th. I'm sure they will all have a good time. Andrea did a great job at her homecoming. It is good to have her home.
Our book group read an interesting book, Gilead. We had a good discussion on it. Next month we are reading a much lighter one, but I can't remember the name of it.
Well, I need to get busy. I did get the ironing done before I came to the computer. I was afraid if I came to computer first I wouldn't do the ironing at all.
We did have out 60th anniversary this week. It was very quite as you all know we are celebrating on the 2nd of July. We are really looking forward to it. Hope you all are. Again I realized how blessed I am to still share my life with Grandpa. He has been and is such a good husband. Love him much.
Love, Grandma
Monday, January 26, 2009
WHERE HAVE I BEEN?
Dear Family and Friends, I just noticed that I have not blogged since December 26th. What kind of blogger am I? (Don't comment on that!)
My problem is that my life is kind of boring right now. I have been doing some reading. I read "Massacer" and am now reading a book called "Left behind to tell."I pulled out a counted cross stitch that I have been working on for about ten years. (that is an estimated guess. ) I have done so much on it, I hate to just leave it, but when I spend about three hours on it and have only about an inch square done. l What is your opinion? We've watchaed about every football game and basketball game possible. We went to BYU/San Digo game. It was good and we were glad we went. JSMB still takes our Wednesday evenings and Church takes care of Sundayl.
Rob is coming to visit on Saturday. He will be here just until Tuesday morning, but it will be good to see him.
We went to dinner Friday night with the Scott Hymas family. Alex didn't go as he had other "plans". Preston also didn't go as he had a winter camp out. Bless those Scout Masters. It was fun, but we decided that Friday night in Provo should be done before 5:00.
Grandpa and I are both feeling pretty good. We love our family and appreciate all they do for us.
Love, Mom
My problem is that my life is kind of boring right now. I have been doing some reading. I read "Massacer" and am now reading a book called "Left behind to tell."I pulled out a counted cross stitch that I have been working on for about ten years. (that is an estimated guess. ) I have done so much on it, I hate to just leave it, but when I spend about three hours on it and have only about an inch square done. l What is your opinion? We've watchaed about every football game and basketball game possible. We went to BYU/San Digo game. It was good and we were glad we went. JSMB still takes our Wednesday evenings and Church takes care of Sundayl.
Rob is coming to visit on Saturday. He will be here just until Tuesday morning, but it will be good to see him.
We went to dinner Friday night with the Scott Hymas family. Alex didn't go as he had other "plans". Preston also didn't go as he had a winter camp out. Bless those Scout Masters. It was fun, but we decided that Friday night in Provo should be done before 5:00.
Grandpa and I are both feeling pretty good. We love our family and appreciate all they do for us.
Love, Mom
Friday, December 26, 2008
Day After Christmas 2008
Dear Family and Friends, I have just spent most of the morning looking at all of your blogs. They are great and make me feel guilty for not doing better. Also make me feel envious for not doing all the fun things you all do. Also make me feel boring after seeing how creative you all are. Also makes me feel very grateful to have all of you belong to me. I love you all so much.
Christmas was a little different for Grandpa and me this year, but it was fine. The weather didn't cooperate very well. Lots of snow. The perdictiion for Christmas Day was probably worse than it really was, but besides the weather we found out that we were quite tired after Christmas Eve. That tells both of us that we really are closer to 80 now than 79. I keep telling myself that there is no difference, but---.
We had a great visit with Laurie on Wednesday. We tried to use our new Skyp, but still need a few more instructions. Actually Josh skyped us and we could see him, but he couldn't hear us. He looked good. Then Laurie got on. Same thing we could see and hear her, but she couldn't hear us. We have new speakers, but don't know how to get them on. HELP
It is awful to be dependant on other people for our need. Our neighbors are so kind to do our walks. Grandpa hates having them do it, but we both appreciate it.
Christmas Eve was great at Rick and Marilyn's. So good to see all of you. We missed those of you who were not with us, but know it isn't always possible for all of us to be together.
Hope you all have a Very Happy New Year. Love to all, Grandma
Christmas was a little different for Grandpa and me this year, but it was fine. The weather didn't cooperate very well. Lots of snow. The perdictiion for Christmas Day was probably worse than it really was, but besides the weather we found out that we were quite tired after Christmas Eve. That tells both of us that we really are closer to 80 now than 79. I keep telling myself that there is no difference, but---.
We had a great visit with Laurie on Wednesday. We tried to use our new Skyp, but still need a few more instructions. Actually Josh skyped us and we could see him, but he couldn't hear us. He looked good. Then Laurie got on. Same thing we could see and hear her, but she couldn't hear us. We have new speakers, but don't know how to get them on. HELP
It is awful to be dependant on other people for our need. Our neighbors are so kind to do our walks. Grandpa hates having them do it, but we both appreciate it.
Christmas Eve was great at Rick and Marilyn's. So good to see all of you. We missed those of you who were not with us, but know it isn't always possible for all of us to be together.
Hope you all have a Very Happy New Year. Love to all, Grandma
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