Surprise 70th birthday party

Today was mom's 70th birthday. We (all her children and our spouses; all the grandkids and their spouses and the great grandkids) surprised her by showing up at their church for the early service this morning. We were all sitting in the pews when she came walking in. She was so surprised that she shed tears! After church everyone came out to our house for brunch. We served two different kinds of egg bake, party potatoes, french toast bake, biscuits and gravy, ham, cov (Swedish sausage), carmel rolls and butterscotch morning rolls, along with milk, juice and coffee.

After everyone was done eating, some played Wii. The Vikings started at noon, so some watched that. In the afternoon, we served cake and ice cream. Mom enjoyed her day!
Many more 'happy birthdays, mom'! We all love you,!
Pam (for more birthday pics, see our blog!)

90th Birthday Party-Aug 20, 2008

Rare Photo With Andrew

Left to right: Rudolf Pearson, Lawrence Lundell, and Andrew Lundell.

I am told this photo is typical. Rudy is dressed up. The petrified potato that Lawrence carried in his pocket for years is visible. Finally Andrew stands with his long arms.

1853 Ship Manifest

This is the earliest record that shows our family coming to America. There are three items that are interesting.

1- Earlier it was believed they arrived at New York harbor. Not so. Magnus and Sarah arrived in Boston.

2- Notice that the name Lundell was not yet used. Notice also there is another Nils Hakanson only 5 lines above our ancestor.

3- Although their daughter, Johanna, was born 10 days earlier on the Atlantic Ocean, she does not appear on the ships manifest. In fact, the first two census records that she appears on it is claimed she is born on the Atlantic. But not being born in the United States she was considered alien and by the 1900 census she is listed as being born in Sweden.

Healthy chocolate chip cookies

Here is a healthy cookie recipe that I make for Landon. He is a very hyper 2 1/2 year old without any sugar in his system, and then add a bit of sugar and he cannot control himself. I found the recipe in a magazine about a year ago and have tweeked it a bit. Landon has to be the pickiest eater ever, so given that this recipe has healthy ingredients in it, I thought he maybe wouldn't like the cookies. Wrong...he loves them!
Some of the ingredients you cannot find in your regualr grocery store. I shop at a health food store in Red Wing called Simple Abundance. I know there is a health food store in Northfield, too, but I don't know where. Don't be afraid to try them....they really are good!
Pam

1 cup white sugar (I use splenda)
3/4 cup oil (I mix olive oil and canola oil to make 3/4 cup)
2 eggs (or 1/2 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
3 tbsp. powdered non fat dry milk
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup flax seed
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup wheat bran
1 cup whole wheat four
1 cup regualr rolled oats
1/2 cup mini semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees Using an electric mixer, beat sugar and oil. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in vanilla, baking powder, baking soda, and powdered milk. Add wheat germ, flax seed, oat bran, and wheat bran and mix for 2 minutes. Add whole wheat four and rolled oats and mix until a thick but sticky dough forms. Stir in by hand, the chocolate chips (and walnuts and coconut if desired). This dough will be much thicker than the cookie dough you are used to. Form into balls and put on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a small glass before putting in the oven. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Enjoy!.

About March, 1947

The only clue I will give here is that the house, below the arrow on the right, is
the house that I currently live in today. ~ Harry

The Brother Harry

Undated photo.

Lundell Photo - About 1924-25

Can you name them?


Harry

We want more blog posts!

I'm hoping to hear and see some pics of Danny and Mary's trip to Maryland to see Tony, Carol and kids. I'd also love to hear from Wyatt and where his travels have taken him! Hearing anything from any Lundellkinfolk would be great! Let's get this blog rolling!
Pam