Sunday, April 19, 2026

April Showers


Joshua spent a week on study leave with our friend, Ian, so the kids and I spent the week at Dad and Mom's house. It started raining one afternoon, and the kids quickly got soaked and had a grand time running around in the warm spring rain.


Dad had lots of help with his project of replacing the garbage disposal.


Hannah was very excited that she's just barely tall enough to ride the bike with training wheels.


We spent an afternoon visiting at the Trevinos' house, and Heather made us hot and cold orange matcha lattes to sample. It was a lot of fun, and although it wasn't my new favorite drink, I did like the hot version.


 We helped Dad and Mom pick the rest of the grapefruit that was left on their trees. There was a lot. We had a fun week, but were glad to return home and see Joshua again.


We also got to go boating with Mary Mellon and Christina the day we returned.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Weekend Storm


A big storm blew in bringing thunder, lightning, and hail. The kids were excited to catch the hail and show us how big it was.


Sunday morning, we woke up to snow.


The kids hurried out to play in the snow before church knowing it would probably be melted by the time we got home.

Monday, April 6, 2026

Happy Easter


We celebrated Easter at our house this year, which was unusual but pleasant.


Dave and Gayle came up for the weekend to celebrate with us.


The kids enjoyed the egg hunt after church, and they all found lots of eggs.



We enjoyed lots of good food including charcuterie for lunch on the wooden cutting boards and bowls Dad made and prime rib for dinner.


 We made a scavenger hunt for the kids to find their Easter baskets.