It's quiet

I do like my quiet time. . .but I sure do miss John when he is gone. I am glad that he is getting to spend a few days with his family in Washington. He really enjoys visiting with Chuck and Linda. He and Sarah are having a great time.

This week the Relief Society worked on another service project. We have 'adopted' the local domestic violence/sexual assault women's shelter. After talking with one of the ladies at length, I found out that they get plenty of donations for the women. . .but lack items for the kids that come in with the women. So, we are working on providing some of the things that they would miss from home. This month we worked on boxes for 4-9 year olds. The ladies hit the dollar stores and went crazy. Toys, socks, underwear, coloring books, puzzles, bubble bath, you name it we bought it. I took a car load over to them on Wednesday. They are so appreciative. We are doing 10-18 year olds this month. What fun. What joy it brings to our hearts to be able to help those children who may have left their homes in the middle of the night, with nothing.

It is only 5 in the morning, but I can't sleep, so, off to do some cleaning before running errands.

Garden is plowed, just waiting on weather to cooperate to plant a few things. It seems like when the weather is good, I'm not home.
The footer is poured for John and Annie's house. They are supposed to start laying the block foundation today. The kids are really excited. I got Annie a windmill at an auction on Saturday. There is plenty of wind on their hill, shame they can't put it too good use.
Starting to pack John's bag. He and Sarah leave on Wednesday to go to Washington to see his brother and sister-in-law. They are all so excited. This will probably be Sarah's last trip for a while. Glad he is going, but hate to have him gone.

Spring is here, maybe

Well the first signs of spring are here. . . nice sinus infection, runny nose, watery eyes, earache, you name it. . . got it all.

Had a great Easter with the family. Not sure who had the most fun the little kids, or the big kids. The 'big' kids. . .John, Annie, Sarah, Brian, April all had their own easter egg hunt. Talk about funny. The pregnant girl can run =) The found money, jewelry and candy in their eggs. It even took them longer.

Please pray for the coal miners and families affected by the explosion in West Virginia. It may be hours away, but it is still one big family when you work the mine business. Hard to watch the telecasts and hard not to watch. I always know that there is a chance of misfortune, but I know that John enjoys what he does. He could have just as easily been hit with a car, while out on the road for the insurance company.

Back outside to take down clothes and clean the yard. . .getting ready to mow the grass. YUCK!!!!!