I feel spring is here!!!

I feel spring is here, the snow is melting, my tulips and iris's are coming up. But there seems to be a couple junco's still hanging around, I told them to fly off, winter is over, but they don't seem to listen. They are winter birds, so I will keep telling them to fly away.
Dad has been changing oil and filters on all the equipment and vehicles that we have, I think he counted 16 that he has done. He came in today and said he was finally done.
So he decided it was nice enough, he was going golfing. So I'd say spring is here.
Looking forward to the fish fry this week-end, always fun getting together with that group.
Also looking forward to having some family home for the week-end also.
Keep thinking SPRING!!!!!!!

Noticed we haven't posted anything on our blog for quite a while, actually I had forgot how to do it, but now have it figured out again. Like the saying goes, got to keep doing things so one doesn't forget.
We got some more snow yesterday again, I am really getting tired of snow, ready for spring!!!!
Sounds like the weather will be better this week-end.
Ready to get out side and just breathe in the fresh air.
We are going to the Sports Show on Friday, just to get out and walk, like to look at the different displays, then get some shopping done, and of course eat out. With the gas prices, don't seem to go quite as easy.
Dad is busy getting all the oil changes done for spring. He says it keeps him busy.
Did get him to help me move furniture in the livingroom last week, already for card party coming up. He so enjoys that!!!!!!!! Not!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will try to keep up better on the blog. Hope everyone is ready for spring and keep thinking Bring on Spring.!!!!!!!!

From Summer to WHAT!!!

This is what we came home to on Monday afternoon. We went from a round of golf on Friday with the temp at 63*f in Overland Park to a complete different world. 4*f and 8" of blown and drifted snow. Thankful for the extra night in OP and for son for digging a path to our garage so we could get in the driveway
I just keep thinking of the Okoboji vacation and the summer outings but they are fading, so looking forward to another spring and summer with family and friends.

How in the world can this happen in just a few short months.

Welcome to Iowa folks.

Happy Happenings

A special WELCOME to Gwendolyn Grace Kennedy. This is a candid view of love and adoration.

Grandma Sharon's New Garden Utility Vehicle in front of our new raised garden.

Forty Fifth Anniversary, Fathers Day, Birthdays and Vacations

What a wonerful family time at the Lake Okoboji Cottage.

Day Trip to Eau Claire WI.

This is a picture of Debbie and Sharon in front of Shelly and Mikes new house in Eau Claire.To the left is a three stall garage. Out back is a great deck off their kitchen dinning area and a nice yard. We had a great time riding up with Deb and Paul on Wed. About 3 hrs 45 min from our place. It was fun to see the excitement of the kids with their new home. Thanks for a great day Debbie and Paul.

P.S. The bath room in the basement is complete and functional !! Welcome anyone who wants to come and stay. We now have some capacity for guests.

Bath Update

Have you ever noticed the limited space there is in a bathroom. There is plenty of room for a shower and any needs. But just try to take pictures in your run of the mill basement bath addition.

The flooring was a helpfull idea of Paula's. Go to Home Depot!! They have a great selection and even I can do it. It is a floating vinyl stick together plank. I didn't even have to read those spanish directions!!
Oh by the way Brent the outlets are all grd fault. And I did read those directions and tested them for proper installation. The circuit even triped when I accidently hit an outlet with a little paint.

Note the shiny walls. Ron came in and worked his magic mudding the joints. Then Art suggested a semi-gloss latex epoxy finish coat over a latex primer. Well thats about it, just one door to hang, finish the trim and hook up the water and drain .

Hmmm ? I wonder if that will get me a free pass to golf and fish this summer? I have a few ideas for next winter but for now I think I will keep them under my hat.

Basement Bath

The shower is set in place and ready for the plumber. I decided to hire a real plumber for solder fittings and plastic peck connections. I know the difference between efficiency and twenty trips to town for the right parts.

The wireing was completed this morning. The lights and fan work with the right switches. No Sparks!!!

Well I better read my how to drywall book.

Second thought, it's a good time to take a break and head to Overland Park. I'm sure the boss will approve.