lindsey hutchinson

new blog

2010-12-18T07:42:00.000-08:00

merry christmas from nice, france!
here it is
our new blog together
you can click here or type the following address in your browser bar
http://toniolindsey.blogspot.com

i will no longer be updating this blog

we can't wait to see all the things God has in store!
He is so good!
see you over there ;)

blessings,
lindsey (and tonio)

new name

2010-12-11T07:30:00.000-08:00

Je suis marié!!!
I am married!!!

God is so faithful in providing me with an incredible husband.
Tonio and I were married, Saturday, October 30, 2010 in the backyard of the home where I grew up (Agoura Hills, CA). We went on a honeymoon in Mexico for 3 weeks, and now we are "home" in Nice, France.

Praise God for all His blessings, and thank you all for following what God is doing and will continue doing in our lives for His glory.

We just got internet at our place, so my next goal is to start a new blog with a new name ;). I will post that here when I actually get it going.

Many blessings from France.
If you are curious, the weather is quite nice here - very similar to Southern California. The sun shines often in Nice =)

Love Madame Petrignani...hehe - I like the sound of that

shower of bridalness

2010-10-08T17:33:00.000-07:00

Showered with fun and love
and a few other things - haha!
(safe for ALL eyes..nothing crazy)

Latigo Kid Mexican Restaurant
me and karey and the littlest gaddis child

lisa, mom, julie, and chels
jules and chels, thanks for organizing

jen and quinn

cousins - lisa and katie

anne marie and stephanie

a beautiful medley of scrumptiousness

haven't seen this girl since 2003
thanks for coming quinn!

presents with a gorgeous bouquet of red roses in the background from my charming fiancé

chels and katie

gifts that made me smile, blush and laugh

we kicked my brother and dad out of the house for the festivities - ha!

check out chelsey's cool cast

julie, chels, and katie
laughing at me turning red or something

quinn and lisa

hi jen

a very sweet time
thank you Jesus for my family and friends

under construction

2010-10-01T14:47:00.001-07:00

getting ready for a wedding...doesn't every bride do this? HA!

preparation for laying pipe
here we go

backyard landscaping DAY 1
September 13, 2010

DAY 2
September 14, 2010
DAY 3
September 15, 2010
DAY 4
September 16, 2010

DAY 6
September 20, 2010

DAY 9
September 23, 2010

DAY 10
September 24, 2010

DAY 12
September 28, 2010

Always good to end a hard day's work with a little swinging ;)
Thank you to my family and to Glen Thompson and his crew.
I'm so excited to get married in the backyard of the home i grew up in.

hiking!

2010-09-24T18:44:00.000-07:00

olympic national park
pacific coast hike

sebastien, mike, me, tonio, pierre

let the hikey with mikey begin

up and down from forest to beach

i love him!

sea stacks and mini islands

starfish

"my legs are tired,..."

"...but not tired enough to stop enjoying this beauty"

view

happy

très grand

creek

just a snippet of paradise

mike, pierre, and the brothers

dinosaur driftwood

not a backdrop

ladder

fog

pedestal

duet

20-something miles of gorgeous coastline and forest
thanks for coming with us!

san juan islands

2010-08-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

tonio, sebastien and i spent 3 days here on john's island before the rest of the family came for the clark family reunion - so much fun!!!

boat ride

fishing

i caught this one with the net

clark cabin

deer whispering

so fun hanging with the petrignani brothers

tonio asked me to marry him!!!
(tuesday, july 27, 2010)

YES!!!

crab?

watch out, they pinch

snorkel brothers

the bench where tonio asked me to be his wife

swing on the other side of the island

drift wood in the pocket for mom

love this one
tonio took it of sebastien

feeding bald eagles 2

2010-08-05T12:40:00.000-07:00

This was the second feeding...God's creation is so spectacular! I was honored to witness this.

feeding bald eagles 1

2010-08-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

Tonio, Sebastien, and I discovered that the eagles really enjoy rock cod, so we fed them...this was amazing!!! 20 feet from the boat, a bald eagle swoops down, after Tonio whistles, to collect his food (a fish that we caught and knocked out)...crazy!

last leg of the ca adventures with t

2010-08-05T12:01:00.000-07:00

Big Bear Lake, California

Tonio and I biked to the other side of the lake along the most beautiful biking trail.

Daddy, Chels, Katie, and Uncle Larry display their American pride.

Tonio took a few pictures, too.

Isn't this magnificent?

Encinitas, California

I wanted Tonio to meet my really, really, really, really good friends Crystal and Leon. Here, Crystal and I goof off while Leon gets the camera set up.

Family photo: Leon (and Micah), Crystal, me, Tonio (and Evan)

Nothing like a jump shot!

San Clemente, California

We stopped by to see Nancy and Terry Clark.

Santa Barbara, California

David and Inga-lill Guzik are some of the few who knew both Tonio and I separately before we met...they are an amazing couple in both of our lives.

Carpinteria, California

Karey and Manny Olivas, my pastor and his wife...so thankful that I could share all my friends and family with Tonio.

at the park

2010-07-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

Can one have TOO much fun with someone?...
NO WAY!

All you need is...

one camera

a swing set

two goofballs

and you're set

add in some feet

some crazy faces

a ridiculous amount of pictures

like so

and so

and laughter

and voilà!

thanks for enjoying our day at the park with us

we'll have to do it again sometime
woohoo!

quarter of a century

2010-07-25T09:15:00.000-07:00

25th Tannerversary!
A shin-dig at the Hutch home

Tanner was stoked that so many came to enjoy the party.

My Dad welcoming everyone

Road-Apple Raffle squares
Liberty Belle pooped in the circled square.
The winner!

The empty grid in the corral before the festivities began

can't have a party without a piñata

you've heard of the headless horseman?
now introducing the headless horse

and, of course, a bounce house for the kids of all ages

keeping order

I love my sis!

Happy Birthday to You...

Thus concludes our party on June 25th, 2010
Thanks for coming. =)
We love you Tan!

happiest place on earth

2010-07-25T09:10:00.000-07:00

Smiles all around!
Disneyland with Tonio, Jordan, Michelle, and Michelle's family.
June 22, 2010

Indiana Jones

the whole gang, minus Pat who was taking the picture

California Screamin'

Toy Story the ride at California Adventure
SOOOO much fun!

zuma beach

2010-07-22T10:16:00.000-07:00

France meets the Pacific Ocean

My Dad took Tonio out at Zuma Beach.

Surfing in no time.

The bestest mommy in the whole wide world.

Standing, surfing, catching his own waves.

We surfed for a couple hours. =)

Brier Rose

2010-07-22T10:10:00.000-07:00

Honored to be graced with the presence of...
Brier Rose, the band.

Tonio and I drove to Hollywood to see them play, and they got to come crash at the Hutchinson Estate...such a great group of guys.

Check out their site:
http://www.myspace.com/brierrosemusic

extreme room make-over

2010-06-08T20:04:00.000-07:00

Remember these?
My suitcases from Cyprus.
Here is our room (me and chels)
November 2009 - May 2010
dad and tanner engineered an incredible bed for me
parallel...lasted a while, but i got a little claustrophobic up there, so...
the engineers back at work
perpendicular...works much better for me
I can sit up!!!
I like right angles - ha!
our room to date, as of June 2010
Chels and I are very pleased with our new loft/bunk-ness ;) Thanks dad and tan! Chels, I apologize for any pillows that fall on your face - love you!

proud of my brother

2010-06-08T19:39:00.000-07:00

WELL DONE TANNER!!!
Moorpark Community College Graduate
May 19, 2010
two very proud big sisters
signing autographs already
he's next to the girl wearing a black hat
in front of the guy wearing sunglasses
so handsome

the most gorgeous parents EVER!

audrey and chels, separated at birth
grandma betty
the hutchinson five
that this looks more like us
uncle steve & aunt janet
And up in the nursery
An absurd little bird
koo-koo, koo-koo
uncle marty & uncle steve
grandma betty & mommy

love my momma

2010-06-08T19:25:00.000-07:00

Happy Mother's Day!
May 9, 2010

After church, we went to get some coffee/tea in Thousand Oaks...

...then walked to the Gardens of the World
where Tanner and Dad met Padre Junipero Serra, founder of the California Missions

Sitting in the French garden in front of the fountain.
I like France...hehe.

Crazy Carnival Rides

2010-05-07T20:20:00.000-07:00

Every year, the Conejo Valley has a carnival.
Chelsey and I couldn't remember the last time we went, but here we are with our friends...having WAY too much fun! Enjoy!
(We sure did =D)

it's a movie...just click the play button

Des fluers

2010-05-07T20:11:00.000-07:00

Most of you know this...
And for those of you who don't...
I'm in love with an amazing man of God
His name is Tonio, and he lives in Nice, France

He sent me two dozen gorgeous roses!

Tonio, thank you for your example of Jesus' love to me. I get to see you so soon!!!

My brother found the box at the bottom of our driveway one day...
He brought them up to me, and said:
"I can only speculate who THESE are from."
Haha - I love my brother

Chelsey's Birthday

2010-05-07T20:04:00.000-07:00

My sister is now 27!!!
Yes, crazy as it may seem, we are all back at home with mom and dad and loving it!

My mom and I drove my sister to her class on Sunday, April 25th, dropped her off, went to the Rainforest Café for breakfast and came back to have a big barbecue for my sis and the rest of her class after their lab final.

My mom and I goofing off in the photobooth at the Rainforest Café at Downtow Disney. I love my mommy ;)

Me and Chels with her Hello Kitty Birthday balloon.

Some of the guys in Chelsey's class ordered her a princess cake - classic...and it was purple and pink and FULL of sugar - yes!

Eating breakfast in a rainforest is quite an experience...hehe.

more french...yes!

2010-04-05T19:37:00.000-07:00

As you know, I traveled to France for 5 weeks...
I had a wonderful time, and then...
I landed back here at LAX March 17th, 2010, and one week later, my good friend from Paris came to visit California...

...I just can't get France out of my mind or heart.

no time for jet lag ;)
I had the blessing of driving Elisa to meet with different people and churches to share the need for prayer for revival in France.

Solana Beach was our first stop.
Santa Fe Christian School.
Mrs. Catteneo let Elisa speak to two of her French classes.

French 2 -
Elisa shared statistics with the class in French. The powerpoint was in English, but I think most of them were tracking pretty well...even I understood 'un peu' (a little).

French 3 -
the class prayed for Elisa that God will continue to use her.

Then we drove about 30-something miles south to Chula Vista to meet a sweet couple from Calvary Chapel San Diego that has been praying for Elisa via email updates - the first time they met. Also, they brought the missions pastor and his wife.

Elisa's amazing California family
we stayed with them for a night
Wow - they love Jesus so much!!!

Back up north about 100 miles
Corona del Mar
This is where Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa has their beach baptisms.

couldn't resist

Austria proved valuable in SO many ways (wink, wink)
More friends that we met

Elisa also shared at Calvary Chapel Redlands, where Greg Opean is one of the pastors. He interviewed her about France and how we can all pray.

As a church, we prayed for Elisa and France.

Next and last stop - Murrieta Hot Springs
After attending Bible college here, Elisa has many connections and friends, so it was great for her to be able to update the student body on how to pray for France.

Last night
Elisa shared at a home fellowship

Perhaps your heart is stirred for France, too...
Please join me in prayer:

revival in France
more workers to serve Jesus in France
Elisa in Paris - for vision, wisdom, strength, provision
Petrignani family in Nice - Bible School, vision, blessing

Merci beaucoup!
Thank you so much!
Love Lindsey

powderpuff football anyone?

2010-04-05T19:22:00.000-07:00

Go Chargers!
Agoura High School had powderpuff (girls) football game with faculty vs. students. Chels asked if I wanted to play with them to add an extra player...so much fun!

More than 10 years after graduating,
I'm back at my alma mater.

Chels was QB
I played receiver/line

huttle up

*note our mouths*
Chelsey: open and yelling
Mine: smiling
I enjoy our differences and similarities.

My bestest friend in the WHOLE wide world.

1200 pound baby

2010-04-05T19:18:00.000-07:00

My Molly Girl
She enjoys her walks to the local arena...man can she run and buck.

After, she just follows me around like a puppy dog.

bittersweetness

2010-03-20T10:57:00.000-07:00

Last day in France...

...but I'll be back ;)

view from Le Forte de La Rèvere

white caps in the background

a whitecap sandwich

freeway, mountains, and the Mediterranean Sea

Welcome to Eze!

an old fortified, walled city

the stones are beautiful

just makes me wonder about the people
who used to live here

Soaking up the sun
at a Francy pants café

the café is also a hôtel

more of the café

a view from the café of a coastal road

a view of Nice and the Mediterranean Sea

the city

the city and the surrounding mountains

last picture together until summer
Tonio, I'm so thankful to have had this time with you
Looking forward to your visit this summer ;)

To everyone else, I hope you enjoyed the photos.
It blesses me that you can participate via the blog and facebook.

God is so Good!
Love Linz

Toulouse, France

2010-03-20T10:21:00.000-07:00

TOULOUSE!!!
March 2010

This is where Tonio's brother, Sébastien, lives

after Biarritz, we hung out here a few days

known as the Pink City for all the brickwork

it's absolutely incredible

so many picture-worthy buildings,
at least in my eyes

the river

the sun was SO bright
my eyes are all teary

grandiose

music store

a local public high school

ate with Tonio and Sébastien
such yummy empañadas

rent-a-bike
we rode around the city one night on these

lots of big churches

i like how small i feel next to big churches

tea with Sébastien and Tonio

the pink lighting made for some crazy pictures

reminded me of tea in Morocco

the brothers

EXTREME close-up

cozy couches made for a mellow hang out

slllliiiiirrrrrpppp...

Sébastien made us banana pancakes, eggs, and bacon
Thanks Seb!

Tonio, Sébastien, and Alban (Seb's roommate)

Au revoir Biarritz and Toulouse!
Nice, here we come.

Biarritz, France

2010-03-20T09:33:00.000-07:00

Biarritz or Bust...
only 12 more kilometers
(7.5 miles)

Tonio and I drove from Toulouse, France
to Biarritz to visit the Atlantic Coast.

with the proper eye gear, of course...

he seems to rock them much better than I do

quite a beautiful drive

we made it

isn't it gorgeous?

Bienvenue à La Côte Atlantique!

feet

Tonio is a great photographer
He took the next 7 shots

hmmm...how does this work?

black and white biarritz

this beach is in lots of surf films

it was cool to see it in person

the blessing and beauty of traveling

happy

climbed this cool structure

downtown biarritz

miles of sandy beaches

where's waldo?
...surfing in biarritz

miss this guy

cute houses
most houses have these cool shutters

tonio trying to help me fix my jammed lens
i think this shot (above) broke it...ha!

another coastline

lighthouse

more surfers
it looked like fun out there

quiksilver is worldwide

Marbella surf club building
how cool is that?

happiness is...

This trip was such a blessing
seeing more of God's incredible creation
AND
hanging out with an amazing man of God
Thank you Jesus!!!

can't forget dessert

2010-03-10T03:17:00.000-08:00

My first posted video - thanks Pierre for taking this...
Enjoy!

Discussing the flame, the 'plastic-looking'
cranberries, um...the fact that Pierre was
filming and not just taking a picture... ;)

out to eat...

2010-03-10T02:55:00.000-08:00

Restaurant "Aux Petits Plaisirs"
Pierre and Nancy took Tonio and me out to dinner.
WOW! The presentation was immaculate...

...and it tasted incredible
here are tempura shrimp hors d'oeuvres

my beef scures with eggplant, salad and potatoes
very tasty - my tummy was happy =)

Tonio and Pierre each ordered this plate
a mixture of beef from raw to cooked

Nancy's beautiful chicken scures

the flame is on the crème brûlée - so cool
thanks Pierre and Nancy!!!

Sunday Morning Worship

2010-03-09T03:14:00.000-08:00

Calvary Chapel Nice
Sunday, March 7, 2010
I got to help lead worship with Tonio and Carole.
Such a blessing.

I mostly just played,

but I tried singing when I could ;)

Singing in French is easier than speaking...
at least, for me, right now =)

I am REALLY going to miss this place,
but I'm sure I'll be back.
It just feels like home.

city glimpses

2010-03-03T09:30:00.000-08:00

Snippets from around town...

French rooftops

view from a cool monestery

cute, old French people

I hung out here one day,
just walking around and soaking up the sun

there are a few of these guys around the center area - they light up at night and display bird poop during the day

happy times

crêpes - yum!

i like signs

i like streets

i like cafés

i like Tanner's name in French - haha!

i like hanging out with Caryn

i like walking around the city

i like more signs

i like this city A LOT!!!

Citrus Anyone?

2010-03-03T09:08:00.000-08:00

Bienvenue à le Fête du Citron à Menton !

Menton is a city very close to Italy.

Today was a celebration of citrus...lots of oranges and lemons.

like the Rose Parade, but not...

oranges and lemons sold everywhere

Caryn and Darlene pose with Oscar

mmm...makes my sour glands go crazy

hey!

three yummy blood oranges

they look strange to me, but they taste so good

a music group from Guadaloupe dancing in the streets

he spent some time polishing this - check out that reflection

Mediterranean Sea view from Menton
I've grown an incredible love for this sea ;)

My roommates: Darléne and Caryn
I'm so blessed to be here with such amazing people.
Thank You Jesus for this life!

St. Paul de Vence

2010-02-26T03:18:00.000-08:00

Come on a journey with us
to a beautiful artsy town called St. Paul de Vence...

several artists have lived here, one being Marc Chagall
(don't worry - i didn't know who he was either)

super cute little streets and narrow passages

Michelle hi-jacking this poor man's bike

another beautiful corridor

the skies opened and gave a break from the rain

I really enjoyed the vines on the building

view from a balcony where we ate crêpes

the other side

Tonio is so cool!

Arabo Coffee is a really good brew here

stunning peak

photoshoot...

and a nice even...3

Did you like Saint Paul de Vence?
I hope so. I did.
Thanks for coming with us =)

Fragonard Perfume

2010-02-26T02:53:00.000-08:00

Can you smell it?
We visited the Fragonard Perfumerie, perfumery, parfumeur...in Grasse, France.

Welcome to Grasse

Official parking lot - ha!

assembly line of perfumes

in these boxes are petals and petals and petals of flowers

making Easter egg-shaped soaps

old machines used for extracting the essence from the flowers

a Nose's organ

deciding what type of woman would wear certain smells
quite a fun game

I'm probably going to be purchasing something before I leave ;)

a map of the flower route

happy, happy, happy

2010-02-23T08:43:00.000-08:00

Welcome back!
Here's almost 20 more pictures for y'all...enjoy!

Tonio is an AWESOME friend!
I'm so thankful for him.

My roommate, Caryn.
I'm going to miss her.

A beautifully sunny Saturday in Nice.

Picnic by the beach.
Caryn, Nathalie, Tonio, Jordan and Michelle.

Caryn, Nathalie, and me

Je suis heureux!
(I am happy)

Nice boardwalk.

Our home - second floor.

Calvary Chapel Nice, France.

Tonio leading worship.

Pierre (Tonio's dad) is the pastor.

Mes amies, Madeleine et Darléne.

Madeleine made me a birthday cake.

I turned 29 in France - pretty cool, huh?
Two other ladies celebrated their birthdays, too.
The boys blew out the candles for us.

Cutting our birthday cake.

Everyone made this such a special day for me.
Thank you all.

Au revoir!
I hope you enjoyed another stroll
through my life here in Nice, France.
I'm just in awe of God's grace and love.
-Linz

Oswald Chambers

2010-02-19T00:03:00.000-08:00

I'm always encouraged by his daily devotions.
Perhaps this will encourage and challenge you, too:

THE INITIATIVE AGAINST DRUDGERY

"Arise, shine." Isaiah 60:1

We have to take the first step as though there were no God. It is not use to wait for God to help us, He will not; but immediately we arise we find He is there. Whenever God inspires, the initiative is a moral one. We must do the thing and not lie like a log. If we will arise and shine, drudgery becomes divinely transfigured...

--Oswald Chambers (February 19th)

living in the south of france...

2010-02-17T05:58:00.001-08:00

...is pretty stinkin' cool!
C'est très bon!

The following few pictures were taken today, a beautifully, gray, rainy day in Nice, France. I'm staying in a very cute apartment with another girl from the states - she moved here a few weeks ago, and she hopes to stay for a long time. Soon, we will have one more roommate in March.

guess where I'm sleeping?

ding, ding, ding...you are good - top bunk, baby!

taken from the kitchen
stairs go to the loft room

taken from the livingroom
couch, bathroom, loft room, kitchen

view from our living room
this is so amazing

taken out the other window
am i really here?

this has got to be the coolest Valentine's gift EVER!

I'm looking forward to when I can read it ;)

Merci beaucoup for visiting me here.
I hope you enjoyed your stay.
Linz

French is getting better

2010-02-15T10:07:00.000-08:00

A few more pictures for y'all...

Calvary Chapel Nice Bible College
Jordan is here from Seattle teaching
Tonio has been translating

Hanging at a boulangerie
Practicing French with my French friends
Madeleine, Erika, Caryn, and Yann

Nice at Night - a little fuzzy
but you get the idea ;)

Tonio's home
Enjoying hanging out

Nice, France - Day 1

2010-02-12T09:39:00.000-08:00

Bienvenue à Nice!
Thursday, February 11, 2010

Nice is right on the Mediterranean Sea,

so snow is quite rare...

we enjoyed walking around in it
(Tonio, Michelle, and Jordan)

This is a cool system - several bike locations
(ride a bike and return somewhere else)

a snowy coastline - not what many expect,
but it was pretty spectacular

didn't look inviting - a little chilly
but beautiful

popular beach frequented in the summer

Nice est une très belle ville
(Nice is a very beautiful city)

so many super cute cafés
(Jordan and Tonio just chillin')

need an umbrella?

say no to jet lag

2010-02-08T23:51:00.000-08:00

It's currently 5 minutes to midnight on Monday night/Tuesday morning...

I'm attempting to get my sleep pattern changed prior to arrival in français. We'll see how it works. So, basically, this is written by a late-night Lindsey, already delirious from staying up until 2:30am last night, with no naps in between...ok, so my eyelids feel about 10x heavier after writing that...ha.

My suitcase is all packed - borrowed our neighbor's scale to do the whole Brian Regan routine. For those of you who are unfamiliar with this comedian, let me introduce you:

Brian Regan - click here

Printed my boarding passes - 2 flights...LAX --> London --> Nice, France. What else do you NOT want to know?...hehe

Um, I just cleaned our oven - cleaning really keeps you awake, and man, that thing is shiny!

Ok, ok...I'm done - thanks for reading the babble - please do keep me in prayer as I journey to the other side of the world. I know God goes before me and hems me in...it's now 12:13am. In the middle of this I started skyping with Darlene in Cyprus...the joys of technology. Au revoir!

3 months and counting

2010-02-04T16:17:00.000-08:00

Thanks for visiting.

ENJOY!

Spent the last week of January in Montana

visiting my Montana family

(Pam & Pastor Michael Rozell)

and my incredible friends ;)

(love you JoJo!)

Mid-January, I had a lovely visit from Boston

(thanks for coming Cortney!)

and prior to that, I got to hang with my cousin, Lisa, at Venice Beach

(enjoyed that time with you Lis)

The second weekend of January, Molly and I had a lesson together.

(she's such a good girl)

Christmas Day

After Christmas morning hang out,

we usually take a stroll

and we generally bring the circus

I'm a horrible actress,

so that's definitely a real surprised face

(thanks Chels and Dad)

Chels got a flux capacitor for her truck

(only needs 1.21 jiggawatts)

Chops owns the place - the dogs even submit

(probably because the sharp things on the end of his paws)

My dad got the new Vans Phone

(looks like a shoe, doesn't it?)

My mom is the best cook,

and Christmas morning she doesn't hold back

(Tanner's ready to dive in)

Christmas Eve at my Grandma's house in LA

Nothing like some good ol' Christmas carols

Welcome to the cousin wall

(I've lost track of how many...you can count if you want)

Santa Claus has come into town

This shot is so classic - take one every year,

and I think my parents have them from when we were younger

Do we look related?

(Auntie Camille, Chelsey, Auntie Michelle, Katie, and me)

Weddings unite old friends

(sounds like a cheesy card)

I love you Sandy...no, you're not cheesy.

Congrats Holden and Sara.

Mid-December, I got to share at our ladies Christmas tea.

(a real sweet time to share about Cyprus)

Chelsey hosted the party table

Grandma, Aunt Kera, Aunt Janet, Charlotte, and Lisa

(thank you all for coming)

We've coined a phrase for this photo,

though we're out of order

(TLC - I'll let you figure it out)

Early December, I got to visit friends in San Diego

(love you Cort!)

More friends - thank you Jesus

(Joanna, Sarah, and Mia)

And more...(Amy and JoJo)

I also spent time with my San Diego family

(MISS YOU CRAAAAAAAAAAASTAL!!!)

A brief reunion with the team I went to China with -

so good to see you guys!

(Jason, Kristen, Tammy, Amery, Renee, and Todd)

Um...classic...just had to throw this one in there

(My sister, the Cat Lady)

Thanksgiving Day was so special

After being away from family for a year,

it's crazy how much you miss the simple things

(Maile, me, Grandma, and Auntie Camille)

Our 15th Annual Hutchinson Turkey Surf @ Zuma Beach

(grows every year - we had 16 in the water this year)

All are welcome ;)

Early morning surf squishy face

(a little freeeeeezing water will cure that)

Went with some girl friends to Apple Valley

for some apple pie...

and 1/2 price pumkins...go figure

After surf Malibu Starbucks tailgate party

(it's tradition - he always waves at the gate)

First time back in the water with my dear ol' dad

(how cool is he? someone tell me)

Mr. Incredible invited us to Disneyland

(too bad he didn't pay for it...HA!)

I think most Christmas-time-Disneyland-goers

have this exact shot

(I mean what's cooler than a huge fake tree on concrete?)

Thankful for this journey with Jesus.

Thanks for visiting me here.

May the Lord bless you and keep you,

Love Lindsey

Agoura Hills

2009-11-09T19:42:00.000-08:00

HOME SWEET HOME!!!
Thank you all for your prayers. I'm home safe and sound on the other side of the world. I've missed my family so much.

First family dinner together - Mom's famous tacos! Yummy!!!

Tanner with the Liger, Chops.

My bestest friend in the WHOLE wide world!
I love you sis!

Thank you Jesus for bringing me home for such a time as this.

Christmas in November! 11.3.09

2009-11-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

Last family night!
The Mattox family knows how much I love Christmas, so they decided to give me one last Cyprus Christmas. I was so blessed!

I got home from taking Abby to Limassol for ballet, and the house was decorated, Christmas music filled the air, Christmas dinner tantalizing the olfactory glands, and an incredible family to welcome and love me.

Christmas crowns

They even blessed me with gifts.

A beautiful Christmas dinner spread.
Emma, well done on setting the table and folding the napkins.
Darlene, home run on the meal...yum!
I'll miss Chicken on the throne...haha!

Then we cuddled up on the couch to watch one of my favorite Christmas films, Elf! This was such a special night.
Tim, Darlene, Abby, and Emma, you are forever and always going to be a HUGE part of my life!!!! I love you! Love Linz

New music.

2009-10-08T22:49:00.001-07:00

Music.

My friend Mary has a pretty cool blog, and I wanted to share it with you all.

Click HERE to check it out.
Every Monday, she shares new music, artists, or bands that she has discovered.
Enjoy!

Love Linz

September get-away. 9.2.09

2009-09-29T22:54:00.000-07:00

Beginning of September get-away to Latchi.
I went with the Mattox family on a two day vacation.
Great time of refreshment before the start of school and ballet.

You can never be too old to love swings.

Two monkeys.

Don't feed the children.
They bite.

Night walk along the Latchi Harbor.

Great picture Darlene.

Morning sunrise with Jesus.

Fisherman.

In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before You
and wait in expectation.
--Psalm 5:3

This is me at 6-something in the morning.
Thanks for enjoying the pictures.
I do apologize for slacking a bit on the blog.
May Jesus bless your day.
I'll be back to CA soon - land at LAX on November 7th!!!
Love Linz

Neuswanstein Castle 8.23.09

2009-09-03T23:20:00.000-07:00

Inspiration for Walt Disney's Castle.

The drive to the castle was spectacular...my new favorite picture, taken from the car.

Check that action out...Yowsers!!!

Remind you of D-land?
Kind Ludwig II lived here only for 140-something days, so it is still unfinished.

View from the inside of the castle.

God's creation takes my breath away =).

Giants in the land.

I can't resist...

Lederhosen Family.

Darlene and her Colorado roots reconnecting.

The best place to kiss a horse on their soft muzzle. I miss my Molly girl!

Ballet in the lake by the castle.

The Hills are Alive! 8.22.09

2009-09-03T23:04:00.001-07:00

With the Sound of Music!!!

We visited Salzberg, where The Sound of Music was filled - so cool!

Front of the Von Trapp Family Home.

Karen, Darlene and I can now watch the movie with new eyes...

We've been here!

I am 16, going on 17...

The gazebo is locked, but I am pretending to jump from bench to bench on the outside...haha!

Inspired to sing and dance...

...always.

Our amazing friends and tour guides...Anja and Janos.

The rain made it seem that much more real.

The back of the Von Trapp Family Home, where the kids tipped the boat with Maria.

The Do-Ray-Me steps...

Of course I danced and sang all the way down them.

So cool to be here.

Recognize this?

The famous fountain.

The place where the family hid at the end.

This was such a cool day!!!
My dream come true!
Thank you Jesus for blessing us in the sweetest ways.

Eagle's Nest 8.22.09

2009-09-03T22:55:00.000-07:00

Hitler's 50th Birthday Present.

This place was tall in the mountain with a spectacular view, so we heard. Today was foggy and rainy, so we could only imagine the sheer vastness of the mountain peaks and valleys. All in all, very cool to see something so historical.

Bus ride up the mountain.

Looks like we are going skiing or snowboarding.

We had to travel on a bus up the hill, then through a tunnel, then up a huge elevator.

Where's Waldo?

A little out of order...another bus picture.

On the right, you can see Hitler...he didn't really visit here much. It is recorded that it made him sick to be up here. Altitude maybe...not sure.

The inside has been turned into a restaurant and souvenir shop.

What the view would have looked like...haha!

The cross on the hill with the Adel Weiss flower.

There's a light at the end of this tunnel...(sing it Third Day).

Austria 8.09

2009-09-03T22:41:00.000-07:00

Calvary Chapel Missions Conference!!!

This was such a blessing...meeting people from all over Europe and more. Darlene got to come last minute, which was so cool! We had a blast. Thank you Jesus for times of refreshing.

Darlene and I with the majestic lake behind us.

Everywhere you look is a postcard.

Millstatt Lake.

Women's Sessions - we learned about abiding in the Vine (John 15).

So cool - I got to lead worship all week for the women's session. Such a blessing to worship with so many amazing women of God.

France Friends...Elisa and Darlene (yep, same name as our Darlene).

This is where we lived for a week...in a CASTLE!!! The top of this tower is the prayer tower - such an incredible view from the tower.

Third floor was our dwelling quarters.

Now my feet are in the lake on a boat.

SOOOOO Happy! I really like being on boats.

So not a speed boat, but are we convincing or what?

See the castle in the background?

Jumping ship.

See ya!

My bed...look at how green it is out the window. AND...I'm wearing jeans!!!! I haven't worn jeans since early May.

It was such a blessing to hang out with young people my own age with similar hearts to serve our amazing Jesus.

Germany 8.09

2009-09-03T22:25:00.000-07:00

The journey begins...

It's been a while since I've updated this...well over a thousand pictures to sift through...so many good memories. I hope you enjoy. I praise the Lord for His abundant blessings!

Gunther and I ready for our adventure.

Welcome to Freudenberg...old school Germany.

Gotta love the signs.

Karen and I at a castle in Siegen, Germany.

A cathedral in Cologne (Koln)...it survived World War 2.

Inside.

The Glockenspiel.
I got to climb to the top with our friend Agathe.

And back down again.

My first schnitzel.

So good! (I'm laughing, because Karen was taking loads of pictures, capturing every moment).

Cologne Train Station - I love trains!!!

Karen, Agathe and I on the Rhine River.
Thanks for joining us =).

Bookshop, Baby, and Beach 7.09

2009-07-29T10:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome back!
It's been a while...maybe not for you, but for me. Have fun with these pictures.

CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE

This is what I look like volunteering at our new Christian Bookstore in Pafos, called Inspirations. It's so much fun!

BABY DEDICATION

Leading worship at Calvary Chapel Cyprus is such a blessing.

The happy couple with the new addition: Ricci, Josiah James, and Claire.

We had a time of sharing what God put on our hearts for Ricci and Claire and their new journey with a kid...I shared Psalm 127..."Sons are a heritage from the Lord...blessed is the man whose quiver is full."

Claire is a natural. Such a beautiful Mommy.

David shared wisdom from God's Word. It looks like Josiah is actually attentive...probably not, but it looks like it.

Gathering around to pray for Josiah.

Tim was able to anoint him with oil as we all prayed that he would grow into a strong man of God.

It's amazing how new parents just radiate. Even with lack of sleep, Ricci and Claire are shining.

KAYAKING

Tim lifeguards while Emma goes out on her maiden voyage.

Emma and Dan Paul.

Emma and I are totally in sync. She did a great job following, as I led us around the bay.

Sunblock...Sunhat...Sunglasses...Sunshine...
We had so much fun!!!

I thank the Lord for opportunities to take a little break and enjoy His creation!!! I hope you enjoyed the photos. --Lindsey

Just to say hello.

2009-07-14T05:38:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I am sitting on my bed with worship song sheets spread everywhere...prayerfully picking songs for Sunday. It's only Tuesday, but I get to drive to Limassol tomorrow with the girls for their ballet summer school, and I have practice with Ollie on Thursday...So, all that to say, the sooner I can get them in order, the better.

I have been blessed also to contribute to the powerpoint on Sundays. We used a blue background on the slides previously, and now we get to use pictures from all over Cyprus and other places. I've had much positive feedback from everyone. Like me, many others feel more drawn to Jesus by seeing His creation with the words of the songs on the screen. Photography is a passion of mine, so it's been a blessing to use it as worship at Calvary Chapel Cyprus.

The church flat has been used for guests, and I get to be guest coordinator. Earlier today I folded up some sheets that I had washed, getting ready for our next couple, who arrive this Friday. God has prepared me through being a resident assistant (RA) at Point Loma Nazarene University and an RA at Potter's Field Ranch, too. I love how He knows EVERYTHING! Just remember, each chapter is preparation for the next one...so exciting!

Please join with me in prayer...

A team from Calvary Chapel Skyline is praying about coming over here for about 10 days early August to serve alongside Tim, Darlene, and all of us at Calvary Cyprus. Please pray for their tickets. It can be quite expensive, BUT where the Lord guides, the Lord provides. Amen?

Then, mid-August, I get to make my first treck EVER to Europe! No, flying through London doesn't count=). August 14th, I fly from Larnaca, Cyprus to Frankfurt, Germany. There, I will stay with friends at the Bible College in Seigan, Germany, for a couple nights. Then, I think a van full of us will drive southeast to Austria for the Calvary Chapel Missions Conference! I'm so excited!!! I will return to Cyprus August 24th.

I'm looking forward to just meet other people with similar hearts in ministry, see a new place, and most of all, learn more about God's heart. I believe it will be a time of refreshing.

As most of you know, I will be flying back to LA November 6th, arriving the 7th. My heart is at peace, but it's going to be SOOOOOO hard to leave my new family here in Cyprus. Can you pray for my heart? That God will guide my every step, and that He will raise up those who need to be raised up after I leave.

The best part is that God doesn't need us. He could use a tree or rock to get the job done, but since He loves us so much, He has chosen to use the foolish things, and I am so thankful.

Please pray for Tim and Darlene as they give so much to the ministry. Pray that God will fill them afresh with His Holy Spirit and that they would be encouraged everyday in His perfect plan.

Lord bless all of you. If you read all of this...good job. I guess, I just wanted to sit down and have a chat...you were with 'chattee' as I was the 'chatter.' Haha. I love You JESUS!

Love Lindsey

Ballet Highlights 7.3.09

2009-07-14T05:25:00.000-07:00

Emma & Abby danced beautifully!
Their performance was at an outdoor theater in Limassol. Emma danced in "Cloud 9," which was so picturesque with the gentle breeze and their costumes. They really looked like angels.

In both of these pictures, Emma is the second from the left.

Such a great little dancer!

Above, Abby was one of the Sylphs in "La Sylphide."

This dance was called "Grand Tarantella." Abby's solo included high kicks - very impressive.

"Let them praise His Name with dancing."
--Psalm 149:3

Waves =) 6.14.09

2009-07-08T02:16:00.000-07:00

I'm so glad Jesus made waves for us to enjoy!

Typical surfing attire...the rash guard saves on sunscreen, and the hat saves my squinty eyes ;D

Trash...yuck! It's a pretty clean beach, but trash just flies in from the shore sometimes.

What in the world am I paddling for?

Oh, there's the wave.

Longboards are so fun! (I REALLY like my fish, though)

Epic kick-out. I hope you all sense the fantabulous sarcasm...haha!

On duty.

Emma & Emma's spa in the tidepools.

Hutchinson's.

Ollie is amped 24/7. I love his perspective on life...always finds the brighter side =).

Hutchinson duet.

Gorgeous girls...simply gorgeous...love the masks.

Weeeeeeeee!

A crowded day at Helios...haha.

Ollie is a natural.

The softop surfboard has traveled the world and made its home in Cyprus.

Looks like Pipeline being so close to shore.

Dan Paul joins the lineup.

Sugar donuts.

Fully locked in!

Getting out of the water at Helios is one of the hardest parts of surfing here. The HARDEST part is paddling out, but it's sooo worth it.

Tim is officially a SURFER!

Making it look easy.

Loading the boards.

Summer takes on a new form of ministry. God has really opened up doors of ministry being at the beach and in the water. It's really cool to watch God work, and yes, of course, I don't mind the surfing part =D.

Turkish North 6.8.09

2009-07-08T00:47:00.000-07:00

My first trip to the NORTH!

As many of you know, Cyprus is a divided island. I live on the south side, occupied by Greece, but not part of Greece, per say. Cyprus is it's own country. Then, the north is occupied by Turkey. There is a UN buffer zone that requires a passport on the way through. We have the last divided capital in the world, Nicosia. It was a blessing to take a day with the family to visit.

Road trip.

Turkish flags...you see the big one on the mountain?

We are now entering a totally different country...even the addresses are 'Turkey.'

I like how they spell Taxi...it makes sense.

It reminds me so much of southern California in parts.

Minarets for the call to prayer to Allah. Please pray for this land. Also, pray that Cyprus can once again be united.

Mattox fam!

Ready for adventure.

Emma and her Papa.

Turkish box shop!

This is mine...he is carving "Acts 20:24" into it, just the scripture passage. The verse actually reads: "However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace."

If you've ever seen National Treasure 2, these boxes are the like the one desk Nicolas Cage had to 'crack the code' on...there is a very cool way to open them, which is about 4 steps...so fun!

Beautiful lamps in the shop.

Intricate and ornate.

Me and the girls!

Mattox fam. Love them!

Asking for directions.

More flags.

Looks like Half Dome, doesn't it?

This was a cool spiral mountain.

Horses just roaming the streets and fields.

They were pretty. It made me miss my Molly. Thanks Mom for taking care of my girl.

Salamis
And when they [Paul & Barnabas] arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as [their] assistant. - Acts 13:5

Almost looks real...

I'm a column!

Perspective. This must have been magnificent in its day.

Darlene catching up on her ancient history in the amphitheater.

Old Baths. Hi Darlene!

Paintings...

Mosaics still in tact...

The architecture is mind-boggling...and they didn't have cranes and forklifts.

I was so thankful to get to visit Salamis...another piece of the Bible come to life!

I hope you all enjoyed your trip to the Turkish Republic of Cyprus.

Baptisms and more...5.09-6.09

2009-07-08T00:20:00.000-07:00

MAY & JUNE!!!
(It's been a while, but I'm catching up...thank you Jesus for this time.)

Elina's Baptism
May 17, 2009

At Helios Beach, which is referred to by some of the Cypriots as, 'Death Beach,' due to a couple drownings some time ago...Dead to the old man.

New Life at Death Beach!!!

I miss you Elina!!!

I am so thankful for my friend and her decision to follow Jesus.

Flower Festival
May 24, 2009

Abby danced beautifully.

Such grace given by the Lord.

Cotton Candy after...sugar air.

YUMMY!

Hi Ollie!

Proud Daddy.

I love this kid!

Dan Paul's Baptism
May 31, 2009

Such a cool baptismal...

...the Mediterranean Sea!

New cross necklace from Tim & Darlene.

Ricci gives his congrats and amens.

Visa
June 2, 2009

You have already seen this picture, but I thought I would include it in the chronological order of events...I guess it's my extreme OCD with pictures and that I'm so thankful to be able to stay.

Kayaks
June 4, 2009

Thanks so much Brad & Tammy for bringing these over...they are getting used!!!

Precious Treasure
June 6, 2009

I was able to teach this class on Becoming Young Women of Truth.

Before we started, we made little treasure boxes. In these boxes, we all wrote a prayer for each of the 5 areas we talked about being surrendered to Jesus...

These topics all had a specific scripture that we studied.
1. How we dress 2. How we think 3. What we say 4. How we act and 5. How all of these relate to boys

"The King is enthralled with your beauty. Therefore honor Him, for He is your Lord." - Psalm 45:11 (0ur theme verse)

5 Precious Treasures!!!

A Sunday Evening
June 7, 2009

As we are entering summer, we are praying how God would have us reach out.

This was one evening we could pray for the people of Cyprus.

Thanks for being patient with my lack of diligence with the blog...I REALLY like keeping you all up-to-date on what the Lord is doing. He is so faithful, and I am so thankful to be used by Him, just as He uses you all when you let Him.