As you might know Mom and I decided it was time to purchase a laptop computer so she could do genealogy work with Linda when we go down the first part of May. We figured we could also use it when we travel to pay bills, surf the net, and keep in touch while we are on our mission. After some research on the Internet, several phone calls and e-mails for you all, and a number of in-store visits, we bought an HP from Wal-Mart and are now trying to get used to using Windows 8.1. Wish us luck.
We drove up to Post Falls Friday afternoon to share Raya's 9th Birthday, visit, watch General Conference, and visit a friend of mine (the Post Falls Facilities Manager). We had a great time, lots of good food, listened to great talks, survived a Monday morning snow storm (about 1"), and returned home Monday afternoon. Thanks to everyone for a great visit!
Raya modeling her new birthday umbrella.
Dying Easter eggs Saturday afternoon at Matt and Kimbre's. Notice the traditional spilled orange cup of dye.
Braxton and Adria finding eggs that Grandma hid all over the yard.
Riley hunting for eggs, Matt taking her picture, more eggs still in the tree.
Braxton and Kanyon counting their haul.
Successful Easter egg hunters.
Everyone checking in with Lisa and Grandma. Grandma knew how may eggs were hidden and didn't want to leave any unfound chocolate for Kya for find.
Can you say "sugar high" for the next few days.
Don't bug me, I'm eating my Easter eggs.
I had my final check-up for my eyes yesterday. It was actually about a week early for my right eye but she said they looked fine and tested me for new glasses. They should arrive in about a week or so. They will be clear glass with a progressive bi-focal in the lower part of the lens. I've been e-mailing Mark Secrist the last couple of weeks. He had the same doctor and operations and his aren't responding as quick as mine. Yesterday he said things were improving and things are looking up (another pun).
We will be heading to Settle again next Friday (April17th) so Mom can attend a baby shower for Lacey and two of her friends. As we walked into the house from Post Falls on Monday the phone was ringing and it was one of the District scouters telling me that I was to receive the Golden Scouter Award (it is a district wide award given to one scouter each year) at the recognition dinner the night before we are to be in Seattle. It is a nice honor so we will attend the dinner in Moscow and then drive as far as we can (maybe Ellensburg) Friday night and then finish Saturday morning before the 11:00 am shower starts. Wish us luck!!!!!
