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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

At the end of this school year, Eliza's Third Grade teacher, Mrs. Kelly, gave an award to each child in her class. She explained that she spent time thinking about each child before choosing what to write on their certificate. Eliza was honored with The Biggest Heart Award. The next day I talked to Mrs. Kelly at the class picnic. She told me that Eliza was awarded The Biggest Heart Award because she never said an unkind thing the entire school year. She said that Eliza is a very sweet girl who is kind to everyone and so she chose her for The Biggest Heart Award.

I told Eliza that there is nothing I would rather hear! I am proud of her for doing well in school and earning the Super Kid award from the principal. I want her to be a good student. However, I care a lot more that she is kind to others and trying to live her life as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

A couple of weeks ago, Eliza's Activity Day leader, Sister Peebles, told me that Eliza thanks her at the end of each activity, every time. I am so glad Eliza remembers to be grateful! She's a good kiddo!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

19 Month Old Grant

Backyard Water Fun with Kylee and Parker

They can't be THAT thirsty? Gross.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Firefighter Levi

Our neighbor's HVAC system started smoking up their house this morning. :( There was a lot of excitement on the cul-de-sac this morning. A fire truck and police car greeted us on our walk to the bus stop. Levi loved watching the firefighters work from the front porch. When they were finishing up, one kind firefighter noticed Levi watching him. He invited him over to climb into the truck. So sweet of him. Then he kindly invited us to come by the fire station anytime and ring the bell for a tour! Soon two more firefighters exited the house and warmly greeted Levi and the boss smiled and invited Levi to come by the station for a tour. Levi was a lucky boy this morning! So sorry for the neighbors, but thankfully it looks like they will be fine, at least once they get the a/c fixed! Its getting hot.

Friday, April 12, 2013

Toni Lamb Obituary

Toni Kay Darnell Lamb passed away peacefully Easter morning, March 31, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving sister, husband and children at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Goodyear, AZ.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Brayton Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church, 13161 Brayton Drive in Anchorage.

Toni was born July 18, 1949 in Tulsa, OK to Clarence and Afton Darnell. She was introduced to her husband by his sister in Sept. 1968. They married six months later on April 18, 1969. They shared 44 wonderful years together.

Toni was a loving sister, wife and mother who raised five beautiful children. She was blessed with many talents, but her love and compassion for others is what really made her shine. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and she served in many callings. She had to cut short her service mission she was serving with her husband Dave, when she became ill.

The world lost an amazing woman but heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was loved by so many and will be dearly missed.

Toni was preceded in death by her brothers Robert and Ricky Darnell; her mother Afton Reeve Darnell, and her father Clarence Darnell Jr.

She is survived by her husband David C. Lamb Jr.; her sister Peggy Darnell Echohawk Kanno; her children, Kimberly Knudsen (Christian), Jared Lamb, Deborah Osborn (Elijah), Amanda Ramos (J.R.) and Carolyn Easton (James) along with her 9 grandchildren that she adored.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Alaska USA Acct # 1754630. Donations will go to help cover funeral costs and the proceeds will be donated to the Cancer Treatment Center of America to help patients win the fight against cancer.

Local arrangements were cared for by the Anchorage Funeral Home. Please visit Toni's obituary and online guestbook at www.AlaskanFuneral.com.