San Diego....

Thanksgiving week we spent in San Diego with family friends of ours.

This is a tree at Sea World so thought a great opportunity for a family picture...

Old Town was fun walking around...the kids decided to show off some pretty hats...

This is SHAMU...getting the crowds wet...the weather was cool so not too many brave souls here this day. If you asked...we sat in the dry area too.   The shows were awesome...

This is the ten of us who went...This picture is on Thanksgiving day.  We took a dinner cruise on a boat Called the Hornblower...I will say it will be a Thanksgiving we will never forget.

Earlier we made a quick trip to the zoo.  It was nice, lots to see, but the Omaha Zoo is just as nice and a heck of alot closer...

This is the Coronado Bridge....Took this picture from our Cruise ship.  Neat Bridge.  We drove across it the next day....

We visit a national park called Cabrillo, very pretty area.  known for it's tide pools.

One of last things we did was visit the Pacific Ocean...Didn't stay long cuz it was cool...very cool!

And it wouldn't be a right to fly all the way to San Diego and not make time to visit my sweet niece and her hubby...

Our trip was a blast...and so glad I went.  The weather was a little on the cool side but 65degrees is better then the freezing rain and ice they were having here in Iowa...

But now back to the real working world...I could post a lot more pictures but there is only so much room...These are just the highlight. 

Now my next adventure is coming in December...Off to Las Vegas with my sis-in-law to watch my nephew wrestle.  So excited... stay tuned.

Kneeling Santa Prayer...

The sleigh was was all packed, the reindeer were fed,

But Santa still knelt by the side of his bed,

“Dear Father, ” he prayed, “Be with me tonight.

There’s much work to do and my schedule is tight.

My sack will hold toys to grant all kids’ wishes.

The supply will be endless like the loaves and the fishes.

I can do all these things, Lord, only through You.

I just need your blessing, then it’s easy to do.

I do this only to honor the birth of the One,

That was sent to redeem us, Your most Holy Son.

So to all of my friends, lest Your glory I rob,

Please, Lord, remind them who gave me this job.”

Mary Had a Little Lamb...

Mary Had a Little Lamb...

Mary had a little lamb

His fleece was white as snow.

And everywhere that Mary went,

The Lamb was sure to go.

He followed her to school each day,

T'wasn't even in the rule.

It made the children laugh and play,

To have a Lamb at school.

And then the rules all changed one day,

illegal it became;

To bring the Lamb of God to school,

Or even speak His Name.

Every day got worse and worse,

And days turned into years.

Instead of hearing children laugh,

We heard gun shots and tears.

What must we do to stop the crime,

That's in our schools today?

Let's let the Lamb come back to school,

And teach our kids to pray!

November 6th...

The date was November 6, 1950, my parents wedding day.

 They got to spend 56 years together here on earth...

They have a love like no other...

Then after four years apart...once again they were reunited in Heaven just in time to celbrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary.



I love you always and forever...RIP Daddy...

He is Gone

You can shed tears that he is gone,

Or you can smile because he lived,

You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,

Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him

Or you can be full of the love that you shared,

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,

Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he is gone

Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,

You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,

Or you can do what he would want:

smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

by David Harkins 1959

My Daddy was an amazing man.
Here are some xomments my friends have left for me...
Donna Heyer- So sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts are with you and your family!
Dee Maupins- so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I know that he was met by angels and your mom, and thats not a bad place to be. love to you so very much
Melinda Heyer Packebush- Linda, sorry to hear about your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you guys.
Tracy Cross- Love you girl!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!

Karen Movall Salmon- Your family is in my prayers. I know your family will be there for each other. Now your parents can finally be at peace together.

Stacey Clifford Freeman -So sorry to hear about your Dad. Our sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.

Gary Lansink- Sorry to hear about about your dad. If there is anything we can do, let us know. He is in a much better place and will watch over you forever with a smile in his heart.

Todd Maupins- Hey sis, sorry to hear about you dad. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Alyssa Michaelle Handevidt- Hi Lake Momma-- I just want you to know I love you very much and I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm glad you got to spend the last few days with him, I'm sure that's exactly what he wanted. If you need anything at all, call/text me! ♥
Brenda Andersen- OMG!!! I am sooo sorry Linda!! I buried my Mom today and I hate that you had to loose your Dad, I feel your pain!! Please give ALL a big HUG!!! We love you guys, Take care and let me know what we can do

Wendy Jo Meyers- My heart breaks for you, at this time...love and prayers.
Missy Spitler- Linda, so sorry to hear about your dad. May the many wonderful memories bring you comfort at this difficult time! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Bobzien prayers n hugs r with you. so sorry to hear about your loss!
Heidi Rohrbaugh Gaeta- I'm very sorry to hear about your loss! Thinking of all of you!

Heather Beed Geisinger- Linda so sorry to hear about your loss. Thinking of your family.
Erica Jacobson French -Thinking of you honey and the entire family. Sending hugs and God's blessings !! ♥
LuCinda Siekman- I'm so so sorry to hear about your dad!!!! I will be praying for you and your family
Jonathon W. Hintz- Linda, So sorry to hear about ur loss! I know how tough it is and we are thinking of u and ur family at this trying time. Be strong and proud of all the good times and memories as they will never go away, ur father wouldn't want it any other way im sure! God Bless the Hintz's
Amy Halverson -If there is anything we can do for you, just let us know.
Stacie Bromley Stoffregen, Jenny Spencer, Stephanie Sue Kelleher and 16 others like this..
Julie Mummert Miller- Sorry for your loss Linda! Cherish the memories! Thinking of you guys!
Jessica Marx- I am sorry to hear about your dad Linda. Sending you a big hug and prayers.
Toni Wulf -Sorry to hear about your dad..God Bless and in our thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Thul Langham -I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Praying for you Linda.
Tanya Brown Fort- I am so sorry to hear that! My prayers are with you and your family.
Jamey Leng Rehder- Soooo thinking of you!! Lots of prayers for you and your family!!! Take care!

Stephanie Sue Kelleher- Linda, I am so very sorry for your loss!!! My prayers and thoughts go to you and your family at this time! Hugs to you!!!

Kelly Otten Muhlena- Oh Linda, I'm so very sorry.
Amy Aldred Logan- Sorry for your loss, its hard very hard but think of all the good times and memories, it helps some :(

Kris Rehan Rons- My thoughts n prayers go to you and your family...
Donna Gebel- Sorry for your loss Linda!! We are sure thinking of you!!
David Swanson Linda, I'm sorry for your loss.
Evyonne 'Lundberg' Rusk- Sorry for your loss. I will uphold you and your family in my prayers.
April Stoner Dose- Sorry to hear about this Linda. Will keep you in our prayers.
Alicia Kruse Bobzien- sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Angi Van Engen- awww Linda my heart pours out to you and the whole family...put your arms around yourself and hug --from me to you. Praise the times you had and pray for healing --we selfishly miss the ones who are no longer tangible,but the spirit is always around you. All my love

Angie Knepper- Billings- Sorry for your loss Linda, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!

Jeanna Wilbur Richter- always remember the gift you were given to be able to spend some of his last days with him and the gift that you got to give by being there

Brandi Danielson- We are so sorry to hear about your father! Losing a parent is never easy at any age! Cherish your memories and feel comforted that he is at peace. Let your friends, family and faith give you the strength you need at this time. We will be praying for you and your family.

Roberta Curtis- Hey my prayers are with you and your family

Shonda Wittrock- So sorry to hear about this Linda...thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Beth Webb Wittrock- Linda...So very sorry.You are a very faith filled person and it will carry you now. Big hug to you. He was a lucky man to have a special daughter like you! Good memories for him and you. love to your family

Julie Sampson- Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sounds like you have great memories and they will pick you up and carry you on!

Ladonna Johannsen Wittrock- Glad you had time to be together with your dad- sincere sympathy to you & your family.
Loretta Edwards- forever & ever in your heart!

October 2, 1928~November 2, 2010