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Linda visits from Chicago

Linda and I were roommates at BYU for one semester before Kelly and I got married. She and I haven't kept in touch very well over the years, but she surprised us with a visit the last few days and we had a ball. She arrived Thursday at lunch time, so I planned a luncheon with two others, Paige and RuthAnn, to welcome Linda. We had a nice light lunch with a deluxe salad, complete with Linda's favorite ingredients. Afterwards, the kids came home from school and Linda got to meet them one at a time, and get acquainted. Our next two days with Linda was so delightful. Lindsey and Christopher enjoyed meeting with my college girlfriend and getting to know her.
Both kids adored Linda and could tell she is really nice and why I love being around her.
She's really got flair!
We did our normal adventures when we have guests pop in to see us for a few days, like heading up to Mount Bonnell, this time to see the view at night.
We visited the capital of Texas and here we are laughing hard over something and Lindsey snapped it.
We walked around the capital and everyone was blaming Linda for bringing the chilly weather with her from Chicago. She loaned me some gloves to help my hands stay warm.
Lindsey was named after two people, and this sweet friend of mine, is one of them. Lindsey is named Lindsey Elizabeth after my friend, Linda Elizabeth. The other person (Rebekah's mother) is no longer with us.
We took Linda to see where Kelly works and here we are in the elevator at his office building.
It's always a must to take our out-of-town guests to the County Line to experience Texas barbecue. Linda loved it. (Heidi, one of these days, when you come to Austin, I'll take you there.)
It's been a little more than four years since her husband's airplane accident when she became a widow. Brian and Linda had only been married about three years and had planned to have children, but hadn't yet before then. So I guess she'll have to come out to Austin more often so I can share mine with her! We love you, Linda! You're welcome any time.
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Heidi said…
You are such a great hostess! That is so sad about her husband.
January 19, 2009 8:22 AM
It's Been a Day! said…
Linda was such a fun person. I can see why you both get along so well. I bet the weekend was full of laughs. Glad you got to reconnect with a great friend. Thanks for lunch. It was so good!
January 19, 2009 9:54 AM
Bobbi said…
Old friends can be so fun to reconnect with. Glad you had fun. She sounds like an enjoyable person to be around. And Austin is a great city to visit!
January 20, 2009 10:57 AM
Julie V. said…
Can you just send me some of that Texas barbeque instead of talking about it already!? I remember Linda at your wedding reception having to trade dresses with me because my dress didn't fit or something. It messed up the rainbow effect you had going with the dresses and all, but it all worked out!;)
January 20, 2009 10:36 PM
Kelly said…
Julie, Valerie, Tracy, Debbie, Brenda, and Linda: Please accept my apologies for making you wear those hideous dresses from our wedding reception. I hope you have all thrown them in the trash.
January 20, 2009 10:38 PM
Mandi said…
Hey! Can I come for a visit and do all the Texas fun stuff? I am sure craving some Texas BBQ. What a good friend you have and are!
January 23, 2009 6:20 PM
Dan and Merideth said…
I would LOVE to go to Chicago! Next time you should go there, and take my mother, and ill tag along!

HA!
January 24, 2009 11:42 AM
Lonna said…
You do know how to have a good time. I am glad that you are still in touch with so many friends. I remember when you stared your facebook page, and within a matter of hours you had at least a hundred friends. You are so likable it is easy to see why everyone wants to spend time with you and come and visit you.
January 26, 2009 8:36 PM
Julie said…
It looks like you definitely had a good time and I agree, County Line is a must for out of town guests!
January 28, 2009 5:49 PM
Maryanne said…
What a great time you had with your friend. She looks like such a nice lady!!

Now I am curious about those reception dresses....post the pics, post the pics!!!
February 05, 2009 2:37 PM
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