A Song in my Heart

If we were to have a tombstone, which we are not, I have the perfect epitaph for Dave. ~ With a song in my heart I leave this world to join Jesus ~

Why?

• He can come up with a song no matter what he is doing...
• Give him a proper name - he'll sing a song
• Give him a word or a phrase - he'll come up with a song
• One summer to pass the time with his fellow workers, he would sing a song and they would have to name it. Trying to teach 18-20 year olds 60's tunes is quite a feat (since they thought he was a tad bit wacky at first). But by summer's end, they were quite accomplished and having fun with it!!
• He will hear a song and he'll name the movie it comes from (Allison can go head to head with him on this one)
• Shower time is always a favorite - doesn't matter if the windows are open or shut you'll hear a song (Erin and probably the neighbors too will vouch for this)
• One time sitting at one of the girl's track meets - it's cold and wet - we get serenaded with "Singing in the Rain" to pass time in-between events
• Today while cleaning the Carlisle Aquatic pool I come up from behind him and hear "drip, drip, drip, little April showers..." (from the movie Bambi)
• His songs bring me joy and for this, I feel blessed!!!
  

Keep right on singing Dave...

Spring 2011

Spring is here - flowers and bushes blooming - April showers and more showers - but where is the sun?? - down in Austin!!

Princess P

My Makenna loves the show "Super Why". I must admit it is quite educational and we try to watch it when she stays with us. One of the characters is Princess Presto (Princess P). She has the super power to spell words. She zaps letters with her wand to spell the words.

I happened to find a wand and tiara in a drawer and took it to Makenna today. She didn't waste any time going through the house pretending to be Princess P.

Of course Nana made a pest of herself trying to get Makenna to pose for a pic. Sorry Miss M - you were having so much fun.

If you haven't seen the show with your little ones ~ do ~ you too will get hooked...

Sunday Easter Dinner

We had our Easter dinner at my mom's on Palm Sunday. It made it easier for everyone to have a chance to be there. Was happy to see everyone. Jason Todd even made it!! The food was yummy: the ham was donated by the Willis' family - Mary brought her famous broccoli casserole and deviled (angel) eggs for Allison - Connie made a potato casserole and a bundt cake - Mom furnished the rolls, relish tray and brownies for Jared - Megan had a delicious macaroni salad - I delivered the basic baked beans but did try a new orange salad (wasn't a hit; oh well) Lots to chow down...

Before dinner Dave hid eggs for Makenna and Colin - we had practiced at our house, so they knew just exactly what to do. It was fun watching them try to find the eggs. The weather was sunny and upper 50's during the egg hunt. It turned rainy and chilly mid- day. Glad we had the egg hunt when we did... Looking forward to celebrating Easter this Sunday with the Hallelujah choir ~Jesus has risen, he has risen indeed~

Colin Walking

Look at me - walking at 10 months...

Texas trip #2 - March 2011

On March 11th we made another trek down south. This time we took my mom and sister, Connie. Had a wonderful time and especially enjoyed staying in some beautiful cabins in Fredericksburg with Jason's family.

Highlights of trip #2:

• Jordan-Bachman Pioneer Farm
• Texas Natural Science Museum - dinosaurs and fossils
• IKEA
• Babysat Jacob
• Japanese restaurant for Mom and Connie
• San Marcos shopping excursion
• Fredericksburg - met Jason's family and stayed in cabins; shopped in quaint shops; visited the WWII Pacific Museum; climbed the Enchanted Rock
• Picnicked in Luckenbach, TX
• Babysat Jacob
  
• Watched the bats come out from under bridge at dusk
• Babysat Jacob
  
• Duck boat tour of the city
  

Jason and Erin are always gracious hosts. They plan soooooo many interesting things to do during our stays.

We want to say a "BIG" thank you for all you did for us during our visit.

Almost forgot the best part of the trip - learned that we our going to be grandparents once again come October. :-)

Grandkids' Bedroom

Allison has been after us to finish fixing up the room in the basement that was our nephew's room when he stayed with us over 16 years ago. Dave finally conceded and now has finished sheet rocking the brick walls. He also dropped more wire so Jared can come and put in a light switch and additional electrical outlets. We left the ceiling black, but have 3 walls to paint. (I asked Makenna what color she wanted her room to be and she said purple). After the walls are painted we will lay padding and carpet the floor. Probably will add some twin beds down the road too.
Allison wanted to be surprised with the finished room, so I won't spoil it by telling how we decided to paint the room, except that Makenna helped today paint "her" wall purple.