Friday, May 16, 2008

Brent's Mom

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I am fortunate to have a wonderful mother-in-law who raised such a good boy. I know he gets his patience and concern for other people from her. She is always willing to answer our medical questions and we are always willing to listen as she is a very, very smart woman and a great nurse. Seth really enjoyed the last time she came to visit and we're all excited for her to come again! Happy Mother's Day Lynda!

Mother's Day

We continued celebrating mom's birthday on Mother's Day with everybody. The kids sang a song and some performed talents.
Mom has always loved music, dancing, etc...She always made music a part of our lives and had it in our home. She would lead choirs at church, as well as other musicals. She put together a dance festival and many other cultural events. She used to sing on the radio with her sisters when she was younger and they always sing at our family reunions.
She got her love for music from my grandmother who could really jam on the piano. She used to play the piano for silent movies by watching the screen and playing a song that would go with whatever was going on in the movie. They are two great women that I have been blessed to have in my life.
Amy also made a video of a bunch of pictures taken throughout mom's life and with each grandkid. It was so good and she did a great job!

Mom and Dad

Me and my buddy Ethan

All the mothers in the family
(Back row-Amy, Bridget, Rebecca, Becky, and Janet
Front row-Gladys. me, mom, and Marilyn)

Joseph and Ben

I was able to convince Seth to do Superman. He was too shy to do anything else for his talent.

Nicole and Michelle performing their play

Nicholas, Adam, Taryn. Jackson, and Sadie singing

Friday, May 9, 2008

Mom's Birthday

All eight of us and our spouses went out to dinner for mom's 70th birthday. She looks great! It was a lot of fun to get together and not so crazy since we left the kids at home. Janet and I had to bring the babies though, but they're easy.


Mom and Dad

Brent, me, and Ian

Paul and Gladys
Kelsie and Marilyn

Janet, Justin, and Steve