Friday, February 12, 2010

Nice, France - Day 1

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?

Monday, February 8, 2010

say no to jet lag

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!

Thursday, February 4, 2010

3 months and counting

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

Monday, November 9, 2009

Agoura Hills

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.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Christmas in November! 11.3.09

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

Thursday, October 8, 2009

New music.

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