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.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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
Friday, November 21, 2008
Day Before Big Game
Dear Family, Yesterday I did have a busy day so thought I would share it with you. First I went to my Book of Mormon Class, at 1:00 I had sewing group at my house, 4:00 found Dad and I at BYU to see one woman show, "Belle of Amhurst" put on by Elizabeth Funk, friend and ward member. It was very good. At 5:30 we went to Brick Oven with Lowell and Robison, who are also friends, and have just moved from our ward up to Midway. After dinner we went to BYU Basketball game.(We w0n). I was glad to see I could do it, but today I'm doing nothing except reading your blogs.
We are excited about the ball game. It should be a good game, and I have faith.
Dad is about the same. It has been almost a year now since his surgery. Kirsti and I were trying to think what we did last Christmas Eve. I couldn't remember and Kirst finally remembered that was when her folks announced their mission and dad and I were home. Glad that year is behind us.
We hate this financial crunch. Hope all of you are okay and will be okay. My only advise is hang in there and pay your tithing.
We love you all. Love, Mom
We are excited about the ball game. It should be a good game, and I have faith.
Dad is about the same. It has been almost a year now since his surgery. Kirsti and I were trying to think what we did last Christmas Eve. I couldn't remember and Kirst finally remembered that was when her folks announced their mission and dad and I were home. Glad that year is behind us.
We hate this financial crunch. Hope all of you are okay and will be okay. My only advise is hang in there and pay your tithing.
We love you all. Love, Mom
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Game Day
Dear Family, My Blogs are so boring compared to all of yours. You are great and do a good job. Can't say much for the Sora Lundberg, but she does seem a little busy and also the Lars Lundbergs. Can't read theirs when they do write, but would like to hear more. I heard through the blog that Brett now has a blog. His address is a little different so I am waiting for clarification on that before I pass it on.
Not much news on the Provo Family. Our days seem to be spent going to the doctors. Went to knee doctor yesterday as the replacement on the 1st knee seemed to be giving me problems. He said everything looked stable and felt like it was the soft tissue that was giving me problems and wrote out a prescription. (Doctors are so good at doing that.) Dad and I had on our badges that we wear at the JSMB as we were headed there. The Doctor thought it was just great that we did that. As we climbed in bed last night I told Dad what the doctor had said and that it made me feel how important it is to always look at the glass as half full instead of half empty.
Times are a little scarey right now in our wonderful country, but we must remember what a wonderful country we do live in. We especially are so fortunate to have a prophet to guide us. He has been counseling us for years as how to prepare for this day. Now we are being put to the test. All of you remember to pay your tithing, tighten yours belts a little and hang on tight.
We are all in the same boat and we will weather this storm together. Be sure to vote. That is what gives you the freedoms to enjoy or to critisize. If any of you get in a real financial bind remember we are here for you.
Today is an important day. BYU plays TCU. I feel this is one of the biggest games. My stomach is churning already. Everyone keep your fingers crossed. (Family Joke)
I need to write my missionaries. They are all doing real well. Love to all, Grandma
Not much news on the Provo Family. Our days seem to be spent going to the doctors. Went to knee doctor yesterday as the replacement on the 1st knee seemed to be giving me problems. He said everything looked stable and felt like it was the soft tissue that was giving me problems and wrote out a prescription. (Doctors are so good at doing that.) Dad and I had on our badges that we wear at the JSMB as we were headed there. The Doctor thought it was just great that we did that. As we climbed in bed last night I told Dad what the doctor had said and that it made me feel how important it is to always look at the glass as half full instead of half empty.
Times are a little scarey right now in our wonderful country, but we must remember what a wonderful country we do live in. We especially are so fortunate to have a prophet to guide us. He has been counseling us for years as how to prepare for this day. Now we are being put to the test. All of you remember to pay your tithing, tighten yours belts a little and hang on tight.
We are all in the same boat and we will weather this storm together. Be sure to vote. That is what gives you the freedoms to enjoy or to critisize. If any of you get in a real financial bind remember we are here for you.
Today is an important day. BYU plays TCU. I feel this is one of the biggest games. My stomach is churning already. Everyone keep your fingers crossed. (Family Joke)
I need to write my missionaries. They are all doing real well. Love to all, Grandma
Monday, October 6, 2008
What happened to September
It has been so long since I blogged I can hardly remember how.
Dear Family and Friends, I really don't know where September went. I think there was not much going on in our lives other than sitting on the couch watching a little football, and a lot of politics. We will be glad when the elections are over except boredom will really set in.
The most important thing to take place in September was the birth of Charlotte Laurie Lundberg. Better known to all of us as Charley. She was born on the 27th and weighted 9lbs and 7 ounces. I'm sure if you read Brigs blog you will learn more about her. I do know she went to the pumpking patch to celebrate her first week of birth. Kristen seems to be doing fine. Her Mom is back there for two weeks.
Dad and I went to the doctor Friday and he said "yes we have bad backs, yes they will get worse, try these pills and I don't consider you really sick compared to others I see. So I have decided to quit whinning and live with it. We know there are many worse off than we are. He said we should go to Romania. The pills make us sick to our stomachs and don't seem to help much. Getting old is for the birds. We are so grateful to have each other to lean on.
We really enjoyed Conference. I thought the talks were wonderful and the music was
so beautiful. I think we all need to take their advise and watch our spending. Could you believe the temple announcements. Derek and Adrienne went crazy when they said Kansas City area, Lundbergs in Europe were especially thrilled about the Rome Temple for the saints in Romania. Much closer than Germany. I think we were all excited and thrilled about Rome. I'm sure you Argentine missionaries are thrilled to death about the one down there. It is an amazing church isn't it? Cristina was thrilled about the one in Rome also and hopes her mom can go through it before it is dedicated.
Justin has had an interview in San Francisco for Podietry School and was accepted. He is also going to Des Moines Iow this Friday to interview. He thinks cost wise that might be the better one. Way to go Justin. We are all proud of you. Good Luck Friday.
Alex was mad an assistant to the President in Argentina. He will be home on December 20th. He will enter BYU Winter Semester. Andrea , Alex and Jordan are all having great missions. They are not without their challanges, but that is how we grow isn't it.
The Laundry Room is calling my name so I must go. Merrill does appreciate clean clothes. I will try to do better at keeping my blog up. Love to all of you.
Dear Family and Friends, I really don't know where September went. I think there was not much going on in our lives other than sitting on the couch watching a little football, and a lot of politics. We will be glad when the elections are over except boredom will really set in.
The most important thing to take place in September was the birth of Charlotte Laurie Lundberg. Better known to all of us as Charley. She was born on the 27th and weighted 9lbs and 7 ounces. I'm sure if you read Brigs blog you will learn more about her. I do know she went to the pumpking patch to celebrate her first week of birth. Kristen seems to be doing fine. Her Mom is back there for two weeks.
Dad and I went to the doctor Friday and he said "yes we have bad backs, yes they will get worse, try these pills and I don't consider you really sick compared to others I see. So I have decided to quit whinning and live with it. We know there are many worse off than we are. He said we should go to Romania. The pills make us sick to our stomachs and don't seem to help much. Getting old is for the birds. We are so grateful to have each other to lean on.
We really enjoyed Conference. I thought the talks were wonderful and the music was
so beautiful. I think we all need to take their advise and watch our spending. Could you believe the temple announcements. Derek and Adrienne went crazy when they said Kansas City area, Lundbergs in Europe were especially thrilled about the Rome Temple for the saints in Romania. Much closer than Germany. I think we were all excited and thrilled about Rome. I'm sure you Argentine missionaries are thrilled to death about the one down there. It is an amazing church isn't it? Cristina was thrilled about the one in Rome also and hopes her mom can go through it before it is dedicated.
Justin has had an interview in San Francisco for Podietry School and was accepted. He is also going to Des Moines Iow this Friday to interview. He thinks cost wise that might be the better one. Way to go Justin. We are all proud of you. Good Luck Friday.
Alex was mad an assistant to the President in Argentina. He will be home on December 20th. He will enter BYU Winter Semester. Andrea , Alex and Jordan are all having great missions. They are not without their challanges, but that is how we grow isn't it.
The Laundry Room is calling my name so I must go. Merrill does appreciate clean clothes. I will try to do better at keeping my blog up. Love to all of you.
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