Mexican Train~ A New Way To Play Dominoes

Mexican Train. That is what they call it. I heard about this game of dominoes just the other day for the first time. Bestafar, aka Pete, played that game endlessly and up until the last few days before he passed. It was his favorite board type game to play with anyone and everyone who would face his challenge.


After dinner at Hank's the kids, Lynn and Linda brought out the game. I never knew what they called Mexican Train. I had played Chicken Foot, as Tara's months ago for the first time around Thanksgiving last year. The rules are a little different. Each person gets a small, different colored, rubber-like replica of a train to identify their place on the board.


It was fun and think I could actually get the hang of it. I will look for one of those games. Not to be left out, I will get one and teach it to Aaron and the kids. He said he didn't know how to play Dominoes. How neglectful can that be?

The future is bright to teach him and have him become a champion at it. I like the idea of getting the kids interested in playing the "Mexican Train," game.

Top Ten List from High School~

1961--It was a very good year. The year I graduated from Fullerton Union High School

1.

Surrender
Elvis Presley

2.

A Hundred Pounds Of Clay
Gene Mcdaniels

3.

Apache
Jorgen Lngmann

4.

Calcutta
Lawrence Welk

5.

Dedicated To The One I L...
The Shirelles

6.

Exodus
Ferrante and Teicher

7.

Hello Mary Lou
Ricky Nelson

8.

I Don't Know Why But I D...
Clarence 'Frog Man' Henr...

9.

I Fall To Pieces
Patsy Cline

10.

I Love How You Love Me
Paris Sisters

I thought I would post these from my high school class of 1961. I will see if I can get them posted as the music selections on this blog to reminisce the "oldies."

Condolences to Family of Glenn Burt

A great man, patriarch, and loving individual. He was known as "Bestafar" by my grandchildren, and all of the rest of our family. Will not forget his sense of humor. I am thankful my own Father(and Mother) got to know him. His life has come and gone, and now takes him into the eternities. I cherish the memories of him, and his dear, eternal companion and wife, Esther. They were the maternal grandparents to Lori (McIntire), my oldest son's wife. My condolences to his children, grandchildren etc. Until we meet again, my friend, at the feet of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Quote From Abraham Lincoln

I liked this saying by Abe Lincoln and wanted to share it today.


"I feel the hand of God on me leading me down better roads than I would have taken alone."

"Even better shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me." Psalms 139:10

Turning The Page At The End of An Era

Remembering Bestafar~

Glenn Burt, 1919-2010, patriarch of his family. He turned 90 in October last year.


Today, can be said was perhaps the end of an era in the lives of some of my grandchildren, who have had to let go and say good bye to Bestafar. Their Great-grandpa, Bestafar passed away this afternoon, in peace, surrounded by his loved ones.

I know the influence he and Bestamor in life was great. Their close knit family always made me and mine feel a part of their family circle and the love they have for one another. The first time I met Esther, aka Bestamor, which means great-grandmother in Norwegian was a a bridal shower for Lori, her granddaughter who married son, Hank back twenty two years ago this month.

She welcomed me with open arms, literally and a kiss on the lips. She always had such an endearing way about her, that I liked/loved her instantly. She and "Pete," as she called him, were the perfect example of charity and service. He was a non-member when I met them. They had been married almost fifty years at the time.

Pete was so attached to his great-grandchildren, that he made up his mind he did not want to go into eternity without them. So, he was baptized a member of the Church and made his family forever, and were sealed in the temple. What a joy for Esther, I am sure. Such a great pair, always loving and kind to one another.

I appreciate the life he stood for. He was the same age as my own father. They became acquainted as well and always welcomed him into their home when we would visit.

He is now with his sweet wife, Esther. I can only imagine their great reunion after being apart of almost 2 1/2 years.

Angels Watching Over Us

The other day, I received a text with a photo from my daughter, Tara of their van.

She and her family and been in an accident on the interstate, 1-15 around 5:00 pm.

They were hit from the rear and had been sitting still in traffic.

Not even five minutes before, one of the kids told Tara that Allie didn't have her seat belt on. Tara immediately had her buckle up. She had just done that when a few minutes later, booooooommmm, came the crash from behind.

Tara also mentioned how the week before one of the girls had gone in for a physical and the family practitioner had taken the time to talk, really talk to them, like a "dad" would to his own children.

Interestingly enough, he went into great length about how important it was for then to ALWAYS wear seat belts in the car to be safe. What an inspired doctor, looking after his patients like he would his own child.

I counted my blessings many times, for the safety of ALL my children and grands, greats that day for sure! I know, I pray morning and night for the protection and safety of my children and theirs each day. I know my prayers were heard.

"Snaggle Tooth"

Nanny McPhee, a caricature of the Bella Ella.


Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpbC0nrkUmw


This photo reminded me of the days when I watched a program, kind of like Sesame Street as a five or six year old. It was Kukla, Fran and Ollie. The Alligator was Ollie, the lady, Fran Allyson, and Ollie the alligator.

Ella, my six year old granddaughter has a tooth hanging in front. She is about to lose her first upper central incisors. I called her, "Snaggle Tooth." Her mommy thought that was funny and laughed. I told her about this trio who talked to the children, kind of like Mr. Rogers' did in his day. Anyway it was a fond memory and a fun thing to recall.

Youtube.com had a video of the three. See the link above here.