A Brand New Great-Nephew!

I went to Fargo for a wedding and was so happy to see people I hadn't seen in about 20 years so that was fun. Also, my niece gave birth to a boy, Fischer, and I was right there in the hospital! My daughter did the video as the proud daddy was right there in the action, cutting the cord, etc. He was soooooo excited! Little Fischer is bright and looking good! I think they went home yesterday. Congrats to Nik and Chris!

I just get home from Fargo and I'm gearing up to leave for Rapid City on Friday. The happy couple made it to England for my son's wedding in October so we're more than happy for the drive out west for their wedding. Both my kids will be coming home so we'll all drive out together. My husband will be coming, too. He's been so busy delivering seed and he thinks it's about over. He needs a break so we'll all take turns driving and he won't have to.

It's raining again so the grass will grow and I will mow. The bedding plants are getting a good watering, too.

Remember what Winston Churchill once said:

"When you're going through hell, keep going!"

Beautiful Day!

Things have been pretty busy around here. My husband has been very busy delivering seed and making sure everyone has what they need. I've been keeping up with the mowing and getting the bedding plants potted. The weather has been fantastic! Now, if it just wouldn't get any warmer than it is right now (80F) we would have a great summer.

There is a shower for a friend that had a baby about 5 weeks ago and I ordered a Bumbo Chair for her. It actually came today so I can take it to the shower. I didn't think it would get here so soon but so glad that it did!

We've got 3 graduations tomorrow and 3 more on Sunday so we'll be busy with them. Next weekend we'll be going to North Dakota for a wedding and a graduation. Then the weekend after that we'll be in Rapid City, SD for another wedding. That should be the bulk of our traveling.

It's Friday and we're going to grill pork chops! We might eat late but pork chops are always good on the grill. Have a wonderful weekend!

Busy, Busy, Busy

Hooray! My son and daughter-in-law got email and written confirmation that their papers are being processed and have passed! Now all they need is the interview at the American Embassy in London! We are getting closer!

What a bunch of rotten weather we've had. We were at a wedding on Saturday evening and had no idea that there was a tornado warning for our immediate area! The emergency sirens weren't working in the north part of town so we just went right along with the wedding totally unaware that we should be seeking shelter. Thankfully the tornado went east of us. The tornado did hit east of town and did some damage to houses and farm buildings but there were no injuries. The river is to exceed flood stage by the end of the week and it is very high right now! I drove out to one of my jobs this morning and had to turn around and take a different route because the road was flooded! I couldn't even see the bridge! It sounds like we could get more storms this coming weekend. We are praying that they won't be severe. Keep the survivors and victims of the Greensburg, KS storm in your prayers.

Earthquake in England!

Wow, my daughter-in-law called from England and they were in the county of Kent that had the earthquake Sat. morning. She felt it, their house shook for about 30 seconds! Please say a prayer for her, she is waiting for her papers to be processed and for the call to go to the US Embassy in London for an interview so she can move over here and be with her husband (my son). He is lonely and missing her as she is him. Other than that, it has been very quiet around here. Today is a beautiful day and my husband is out delivering seed (dragging his little trailer behind him)! I think we're going to grill when he gets home. It's light out until 8:00 now. It would be nice to have this much light in the winter when we only get about 9 hours of daylight. Thank God for life!

Rain Again

Wow, it's been raining for a couple of days now! Last night we had a lot of thunder and lightning plus rain. Parts of the state got tennis ball size hail and it did a lot of damage! We went to church this morning and our Bell Choir played it's last service until we resume practice in the fall. Our Celebration Choir also sang so I was busy this morning. Later this evening we went to a neighbor's house for steak on the grill, deer steak, and it was very good! We also enjoyed the good company. We're ready for the new week and hope you are, too!

It's Raining Some More

We had a couple days of great weather but today it's been cloudy and rainy. Our sump pumps are running like mad! It's been a basic day with not much out of the ordinary. Our bell choir went out for supper last night as it was our last practice for the year. I am watching "Gray's Anatomy" which is one I haven't seen. That's about as exciting as it's been today so I'll close. Keep the VT students in your thoughts and prayers.

Is It Really Spring?

Since Easter we have had winter again! There was a healthy amount of snow and rain on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 10th and 11th. Since Saturday we have had real spring temps. We're opening windows and airing out the house and all of those other spring things! But, living in SD you never know when you'll need your coat and boots again;) Today has been just beautiful!

Say prayers for the victims of the Virginia Tech tragedy. Also remember their families and the victims that have been hospitalized. satan is too alive and well in our world.