April Catch-up

Here I am nearing the end of April and I realize I have let the blog fall by the wayside quite a bit.  Here is a quick 'catch-up' post to try to commemorate some of the happenings of April.   :)

Kerry and Candace came up for a quick visit near the beginning of April when Kerry participated in the History of Science Junto held this year at Truman.  Sunday afternoon we enjoyed seeing a slideshow of photos from his recent trip to Italy and Germany.  It was so nice to have Rachel join us, too - we sure do like having her live close enough to come down for a weekend!

Florence, Italy

Yes, this boy is a goof…   :)  Celebrating his graduation gifts of
new laptop, airsoft gun, and tennis shoes.  :D

Jonathan got a new airsoft gun, as well.

The boys were ready to participate in an airsoft war with friends last weekend.

Mamas daffodils finally bloomed!!!

A selection of Jackson's photos are on display at our local Arts Center as part of an area high school student art festival.  Jackson and I ran up to see his work and were thrilled to find it on the wall as we walked in the lobby.  I thought they looked great against the deep color of the wall.

Jackson patiently letting me take his photo after checking out the art exhibit.

Whoops… guess he isn't so patient anymore!   :D

So, this was a funny story.  My friend Donna called and asked me if I would do a favor for her.  She is trying to work out a way to make rice flour more economically than buying it already ground; so wondered if my grain mill could grind the rice finely enough for her to use.  She asked if I would mind grinding her a sample of rice flour to send back to her via a friend who was in our town on a business trip.  Sure, I said!  I would be happy to grind her some rice flour and deliver to her friend who was staying at a local hotel.  I ground up the rice (into a very nice flour, I might add) then put it into a baggie to take to her friend.  When I realized I would have to leave it for him at the front desk of the hotel I took a second look at the baggie.  Hmmmm… I started thinking that considering 'my reputation' in this town… (see here and here midway down!) maybe it would look a little funny to just deliver a baggie of powder to a hotel!   :D  I quickly scrounged around for a little box and gift bag and ended up delivering this to the front desk instead.  :)

I was kind of inwardly nervous about delivering 'the package' but took a deep breath and walked confidently into the hotel lobby, even mustering a smile for an arriving hotel guest at the front door.  Feeling good about how 'innocent' it all looked, I marched up to the desk clerk and stated the name of the guest for whom I was leaving the package.  She looked at me kind of funny then said, "Well, that was HIM that you just walked past…"    Whoops!   :)  ha!  I sure hope that rice flour works out for Donna.  Who knew it could be so stressful!!??!!   :D

Jackson enjoyed a ride on Shadow

Julie's house getting a new roof - off with the old shingles...

The new finished roof! Boy, they were quick!!

Jackson's catch of the day at Brianna's pond...

Ha!  They caught a matching pair!  :)