Happy Birthday to me!!!

Yes I am big on Birthdays and that totally includes mine,. Ron was so sweet this year he made an appointment for me to get my hair done colored, cut and thinned. So go time up and there at 9 am. then when I was done , he came to check on me twice, He took me to lunch at my choice ; Cafe Rio. We spent the day together just hangin out and it was really wonderful.
I have to admit one of my favorite things about my birthday is the phone calls the well wishers are great and even though a few were a day late the best ones are from the grand children who sing. I try not to answer them so I can listen to them over and over. Pat started the calls no he didn't sing. that's to bad but he wished me happy birthday and said he loved me. This made me happy. than Jennie called and the children sang and it was so cute little Emma kept singing haaapy, ta ta, through the whole song I laughed and totally played it over each day till it was erased. Next was Nicole and the girls singing their birthday rendition but they sang in fast speed so I laughed again. I laughed each time I replayed my songs. When Crystal called for Alex to sing I answered and it was great as she kept singing than would hesitate and sing the next line. I wish I'd not answered so I could hear her over again but it was really fun. Than about 10:00 pm my mom called which was midnight for her. So I had a wonderful day.
As I said the today I went shopping to catch a few after Christmas sales, and touch base with quilt stores for the retreat. Met with Judy Rockwell for lunch and got a couple calls. from Patti, and Karen and Dorothy, I'm grateful they didn't sing the sad version to me. We got some snow and so it was white and fun. So I'm another year older, not sure about the wiser but I guess time will tell.

It's Christmas morning

Just a few more minutes.... So he got up and opened this grill so we could have an awesome
breakfast, while we read the Christmas story from Luke's perspective.

Than more gift opening and a quiet day together.

Once we got dressed we went for a lovely ride to just see what was going on.

It was a nice day and the quiet made it easier to reflect on the reason we celebrate.

We were able to reflect on all our blessings, And the joy , love and selflessness of a Heavenly Father who loves us so much that he sent his Son to show us the was to return unto him.

Later that evening we went up to the Allred's to visit for an hour it was nice.

Merry Christmas to all

So as I sit here with Christmas lights all around I reflect on all that I love and am blessed with.
I love everything about Christmas the lights the hustle and bustle even, but mostly its the joy and wonder in a child's eye. I miss that I am not sharing Christmas with any of our children, but knowing the joy and excitement that is going on with them already makes me smile. I am kinda looking forward to the quiet time with the man of my dreams. And this brings me to the best things in my life..First and fore most This wonderful man I married and have chosen to spend eternity with what a smart girl I am. We have been together since 1970 and the best is yet to come. Together we have been greatly blessed many times over and these are our greatest blessings

We see God's hand in our lives because once we joined the church we attended the wrong branch but that is where Nicole met Chris And together they have blessed us greatly.

This is our wonderful second daughter deep in thought no doubt remembering the odd home teacher God sent her in college...

Once again God sent her Dallas for her eternal mate and they have brought much joy to our lives.

Even Tom was sent to our youngest daughter he is a wonderful husband and father and we love them dearly.

Patrick is our stablizing factor. Down to earth and always thinking outside the box. I really miss him because he always keeps us on our toes.

Our four children have been a constant reminder that we are loved and

that God is mindful of our needs. together with the girls husbands we have gotten the greatest blessing of all....The Grandchildren each is a total delight and they add so much wonder that we can't begin to express our joy.

VICTORIA LEIGH 9 years old

CHRISTIANNA NOELL 7 years old

ETHAN SPENCER 6 years old

ALEXANDRA MARIE 5 years old

AURORA ESTER LAVONN 4 years old

EMMALENE CELESTE 2 years old

OLIVIA ELYSE 20 weeks old

Welcome to our Home

The trees are decorated, the village is up, the gingerbread house is done, The table is set , the gifts are delivered, and wrapped and under the tree, the cards have been sent. The table is set and we're ready to welcome you for a Christmas eve Dinner.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRISTIANNA

s\SO TODAY OUR SECOND GRANDDAUGHTER TURNS 7 YEARS OLD!!! SHE IS A FUN GIRL AND WE TOTALLY ENJOY HER .

WE LOVE YOU KISSES AND HUGS GRANDMA AND GRANDPA LYNDAKER

Finally done Yahoo!!!

So Finally after many months trying to get back snowball blocks with messages from ward members. I made some wit quotes, Ron did ours and I filled in with some pictures and ta- da the quilt top was done. Than with Ron's help I got is sandwiched together and Quilted it. What do you think turned out pretty nice. I quilted it on my machine took me almost a week than got it bound and took it to the ward party, almost done . I finished it this week and will give it to the Allred's on Sunday DEC. 27th after Sacrament Meeting from the ward as an appreciation for all the service of the last 5 1/2 years. Hope they like it.

Weekend in Salt Lake City

We left to go up on Sat morning, as we had tickets to "The Wonderous Gift of Christmas" performance at the conference center. The guest singer was Natalie Cole, narrator David McCullough. It was really nice and our seats were really great. After we tried to see the lights on temple square but was way to crowded so decided to come another night. We had planned to stay on Sunday and head home Mon afternoon. But we decided to stay and go to see the lights on Monday for FHE with Nicole and the girls. It was beautiful and with our Hot cocoa in hand off we went.Chris had to work a Jazz game.

The amount of lights used is unbelievable they wrap each branch. and the results is wonderful

before heading home we watched the life size nativity story,

Posed for pics and it was home girls in bed and we watched Wolverine

fun movie. Yes with popcorn. Good times

HAMILTON FORT WARD CHRISTMAS PARTY

of course we had elves ...children SANTA....

The primary sung for us

This little Shepherd was really into it

There were Christmas carols...

Some duets...

poems and more songs...

A fun song by the activity day girls...

There was fun with neighbors and friends...

That look is because now her husband is in the bishopric and she gets to keep track of the kids alone... actually we enjoy helping with Ian and Sophie.

And there was plenty of really good food...yum, yum

We had a great time and than delivered gingerbread houses to Kolob Center and were home by 9:30pm awesome