Easter 2008

This year was the coldest Easter I can remember. There are usually flower buds on our trees by now, but it's been too cold. So much for global warming! We went to church this morning and after the service, there was a huge egg hunt for all the kids. Before they got started they announced that there were 41 eggs per child, so fortunately there were bags to fill because the baskets were too small. There was money, candy and prize tickets in the eggs. The kids had fun, but it was bitter cold, so it went fast. After that, we headed over to Roger & Mary's church to be with them and family in town. We had lunch at there house and then on to egg hunt number two. There were about 250 eggs for the 8 kids old enough, so again, they got their fill. We forgot our baskets at home, so we continued our theme with the grocery bag. Whatever works I guess. Everyone had fun and it had warmed a bit, so it was nice to be out. Here's a few photos of our day. Isn't Susan beautiful!!

Long Overdue

It's taken ten years, but I finally fixed the mud pit we called a driveway. Every time we would get any moisture, our back driveway, off the alley, would turn into a huge puddle of mud. Then, after everything dried up, we would end up with sand everywhere. So our vehicles were always hard to keep clean. On Saturday, I finally got my ducks in a row, and with the help of Phil, John, Brendon and Caleb, we spread 12,000 pounds of gravel. I can't wait for the next rain storm to see how well it does. I forgot to get a final picture, but it turned out great.

Constuction at the Lanker house

Greg had 2 weeks vacation in February which we planned on using to get a bunch of things done around the house. Well we didn't get much of anything done. We both got sick instead, so we spent most of his vacation miserable. We are finally all well and the work has begun. We are hoping to get the house on the market as soon as possible. So we are doing some touch up painting and finishing the one room we have avoided for the most part, since moving in. I am happy to say the ivy is finally gone. When we moved in there was ivy on the walls, fridge, and cabinets. We have slowly eliminated it over the years and now it is finally all gone. We are still not done but have made a lot of progress, so hopefully soon.