The New Pool

Leveling the ground

spreading out the liner
sorting out the parts
a much needed break?
assembling the ladder
putting on the supports
smoothing out the wrinkles

we have a great big pool full of nice COLD water
so now we pray for sunshine!

What About Daniel?

Due to the recent turn of events, I have removed all the posts that relate directly to Scott's situation. I still have the need to document our struggles with the, "system". I guess I just want to see if it looks as unbelievable in print as it sounds in person. IT DOES!
Anyway, I have created a new blog that is just on that topic called, "What About Daniel?" The names are changed to protect the innocent and the not-so-innocent. Here is the link to the new site:
http://whocaresaboutdaniel.blogspot.com/

I've Been laid off....probably temporary, but nice while it lasts!

Apparently, with all that's going on in our lives, my meal preparation skills have suffered. Our meals have become, less than exciting, to say the least. Mandy and Alex, instead of complaining, have taken matters into their own hands. They have started taking turns preparing meals. Alex uses a cookbook he loaded onto his IPOD. For Mother's Day, he fixed grilled steaks and corn on the cob, rosemary roasted potatoes, and raspberry brownies! Mandy prefers the old fashioned cookbook. Last night we had a wonderful vegetable lasagna and french bread with real garlic butter!

Mother's Day - Not Just For Mothers

Doug got the lawn mower out to have Tyler mow the lawn and got a little side tracked letting the kids take turns driving around the yard. No lawn was actually mowed, but they had FUN!

Emergency room visit

Evonne and I went to visit the nice people in the emergency room last night. We both got some reading done, and she came home breathing a little easier. She's really been having a rough time with her asthma, she is on a lot of drugs and still not doing well.

Spotted Deer Sighting

Saturday morning, Mandy and I were on our way to spend the day at a women's retreat. The topic was how to have a grateful heart. Before we even got there we were grateful to have the privilege of seeing this beautiful spotted deer. We have heard stories about her, and Mandy had seen her briefly, once, but this time, she graciously posed for two pictures before she turned and strutted away. We were honored!