Hello all,
You may remember the FHE tradition in which we, as young impressionable children, waited anxiously in the closet as everyone else shouted "We want [insert your name here]", until we could stand no more. We rushed out the door, performed our latest stunts and received everyone's undivided attention.
Well, the time has arrived again! We are looking for volunteers to perform in "Watch Me Time 2009". We have already scheduled:
1. Supercalifragilisitcexpialidocious: Thurman, Nico
2. Clogging: Kristen, Emily P., and Emily B.(?), choreographed by Kristen
3. Dancing Granny: Nana
4. Juggling: Kevin, with audience participation.
5. Litigation: Richie.
6. Integration: Michelle (by parts if needed).
7. Sound of Music Excerpt: All Von Trapp (read: Bylund) children, Captain and Frauline Maria.
With the inimitable Greg and Ducky as co-MCs.
Hurry and sign up!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Tentative Schedule & Assignments
With just three weeks until our reunion, here is a schedule! Comment or contact me and I will edit the post accordingly for any changes and additions. (I have only listed those in charge of meals, and not helpers yet.) I know not everyone has an assignment yet; I'll be contacting you...
THURSDAY
THURSDAY
- Check in is after 3 pm
- 5 pm Devotional & Welcome: Opa
- Dinner : Jenny & Michelle
- T-Shirt Unveiling and Handout: Kristen
- Evening Activity: Game night
- 7 am Morning Walk led by Kristen
- 9 am: Gettysburg Visitor's Center
- Lunch (pack your own picnic lunch)
- Afternoon -- Gettysburg Battlefield Sites (Jenny & Aaron)
- 6 pm Devotional: Eric
- Dinner: Emily P. &
- 7 pm Bylund Family Variety Show: Kevin
SATURDAY, 4th of JULY!
- 7 am Walk led by Carma
- Morning: Family Campground Activities (Fishing Pond, Scavenger Hunt, Relays, crafts)
- Afternoon: Waterslide & Activity Pool are open 11 am - 6 pm
- 5 pm Devotional: Michelle
- Dinner: Nana & Opa,
- Fireworks
- Evening: STATIONS (Wii, Rook, Kids' Movie, Yoga)
SUNDAY
- 9 AM Attend Hanover Ward in New Oxford
- Family Picture: Jenny
- Lunch
- Afternoon is Family Sunday Time: Nana & Opa
- 5 pm Devotional: Kevin
- Dinner Waffle Night: Carma &
- Evening: Book Discussion on "Team of Rivals" led by Richard
MONDAY
- 7 am Morning Walk led by Nana
- 9 am "Financial Settlement" meeting
- Check out by 11 am
Since breakfasts and lunches are each family's responsibility, please talk to your "loftmates" if you want to coordinate those meals. I have more details on most items included on this schedule, so let me know if you have questions. I'm planning to post of copy of the schedule in each loft.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Towels, linens, etc.
I just called Drummer Boy with some questions about linens and towels. They said that they do provide towels, but not daily laundering service. I think those of us who are driving and have room in our cars may be wise to pack a few towels - particularly swimming and beach towels.
I also asked some questions about linens/pillows. They said that they have linens and pillows but only for the 2 beds (queen and full) in every loft - not for the pull out couches, and then obviously not for the loft areas where we will be making beds with air mattresses and sleeping bags. I can bring 2-3 sets of sheets and blankets as well as 4 pillows, but others may want to do so too.
We will also bring our air mattress and a couple of sleeping bags for the loft areas. Emily and Richard - can you bring your air mattress as well?
What about babies and cribs? Jenny and Kevin will you be bringing pack and plays for your kiddos? Michelle, I think we have one still in storage we can pull out for Rachel.
I also asked some questions about linens/pillows. They said that they have linens and pillows but only for the 2 beds (queen and full) in every loft - not for the pull out couches, and then obviously not for the loft areas where we will be making beds with air mattresses and sleeping bags. I can bring 2-3 sets of sheets and blankets as well as 4 pillows, but others may want to do so too.
We will also bring our air mattress and a couple of sleeping bags for the loft areas. Emily and Richard - can you bring your air mattress as well?
What about babies and cribs? Jenny and Kevin will you be bringing pack and plays for your kiddos? Michelle, I think we have one still in storage we can pull out for Rachel.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Aunt Jenny Wants You!
I understand that there must be a head to every reunion and as I have agreed to be the said head, here I am:
I have condensed all the blog posts/comments into a page of schedules and notes. I will post that for everyone's review as soon as I get a few more things filled in. For now, the volunteers I am looking for are:
1) Meals. We need dinner volunteers for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. You will either be in charge of your night or be assisting. (Carma is planning to prepare Sunday dinner but I'm sure she would like helpers.) If you don't care which night you are in charge/helping, please say so and I'll make your assignment. Each family/cabin will be responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches. Thanks to Greg for taking responsibility of the root beer.
2) Family Prayer. We'll have family prayer and a brief devotional with everyone each day. Please give me your opinions on having this in the morning or in the early evening. I need 5 volunteers to share a brief thought/scripture/testimony and then Opa will call on someone for prayer.
3) Book Group Discussion Leader - We'll have this discussion Sunday evening (Team of Rivals). We could also have a volunteer to lead the youngest children in a discussion of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." The possibilites are endless.
4) Morning Walks - Good idea/bad idea?
Other notes:
T-Shirts -- let Kristen know your order!
Variety show entries -- it would be great if everyone participated in some way.
Book swap - Did people like this idea? Or is it just another thing to pack?
Decorate Cabins - The campground has a Site-Decorating contest for the 4th of July weekend. Could be fun.
Memorize Gettysburg Address -- I will have a prize for each person who can recite this during the reunioin!
I have condensed all the blog posts/comments into a page of schedules and notes. I will post that for everyone's review as soon as I get a few more things filled in. For now, the volunteers I am looking for are:1) Meals. We need dinner volunteers for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. You will either be in charge of your night or be assisting. (Carma is planning to prepare Sunday dinner but I'm sure she would like helpers.) If you don't care which night you are in charge/helping, please say so and I'll make your assignment. Each family/cabin will be responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches. Thanks to Greg for taking responsibility of the root beer.
2) Family Prayer. We'll have family prayer and a brief devotional with everyone each day. Please give me your opinions on having this in the morning or in the early evening. I need 5 volunteers to share a brief thought/scripture/testimony and then Opa will call on someone for prayer.
3) Book Group Discussion Leader - We'll have this discussion Sunday evening (Team of Rivals). We could also have a volunteer to lead the youngest children in a discussion of "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish." The possibilites are endless.
4) Morning Walks - Good idea/bad idea?
Other notes:
T-Shirts -- let Kristen know your order!
Variety show entries -- it would be great if everyone participated in some way.
Book swap - Did people like this idea? Or is it just another thing to pack?
Decorate Cabins - The campground has a Site-Decorating contest for the 4th of July weekend. Could be fun.
Memorize Gettysburg Address -- I will have a prize for each person who can recite this during the reunioin!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Bylund Bash Comings and Goings
Friday, June 26
Nana and Opa drive to Rochester with Kevin and Emily
Nana and Opa drive to Rochester with Kevin and Emily
Monday, June 29
Kevin and Emily move into new home in Rochester
11:50 am Kristen leaves on AirTran Airways (211)
10:07 pm Kristen arrives at National AirTran Airways (267)
Tuesday, June 30
10:42 pm Michelle et al. arrive at JFK from SFO United 870.
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 2
6:05 am Eric to National on MidWest (YX2052) arrives at 9:29 am (EZOZFC)
3:00 pm Check in at Drummer Boy
Monday July 6
11:00 am Check out
Afternoon Hershey Park (Michelle and Carma and Families
6 Flags America (Emily, Jenny, Kristen, Eric, Nana, Opa)
Tuesday, July 7
07:00 am Kristen departs National on US Airways (Flight 1775) Arrives in Seattle at 12:17p
11:40 am Eric to Omaha on Midwest (YX2053) arrives at 1:25 pm
2:35 pm Michelle et al. leave JFK for SFO United 015
Wednesday, July 9
Nana and Opa leave for Kentucky with Jenny and Aaron
Corrections welcome!
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Floating an item out there
Since we have several professed Root Beer aficionados attending Bylund Bash 2009, I propose getting a 1/2 keg of Root Beer for family consumption. (Supposedly a 1/2 keg is the equivalent of 7 cases of 12 oz. cans)
Any supporters? Detractors? Ice cream scoopers?
Any supporters? Detractors? Ice cream scoopers?
Friday, May 15, 2009
East Coast Sub-Committee
There was a (brief) meeting in Philadelphia of the East Coast Sub-Committee. It happened at the Embassy Suites swimming pool. The sub-committee moves that the book "Team of Rivals" be the book club choice. It fits the "Abraham Lincoln" bill (no pun intended!!) and has an accounting of the Civil War and Gettysburg. Greg and I have both read it and really liked it. Ok, well, we don't really read anything anymore. But we both listened to it.
What say ye all? And, does anyone want me to set you up to get an email when people post comments to the blog?
What say ye all? And, does anyone want me to set you up to get an email when people post comments to the blog?
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