Mandy's Birthday

Happy Birthday to Mandy.  We celebrated with a birthday breakfast.

Helpers in the Kitchen

Avery and Eireann are good little kitchen helpers.  They especially like to wash dishes.  Aren't they cute?

New (to us) Truck

We have a new pickup truck!  Well, since it's a 1996 Dodge Dakota, it's not that new, but it's a good truck.  It belonged to John, and here's the rest of the story.  John had a person lined up to buy his truck before he moved, but at the last minute the sale fell through.  Dad decided to buy the truck, saving the day.  He drove it all the way home from Pennsylvania, only stopping 2 or 3 times, while I drove my car.  I think he really likes the truck.  I fondly called it 'Mater' (from the movie Cars) because it had a rust spot on the top which made it easy for me to find in my rear view mirror.  It's a really good little truck, and we are lucky to have it.

Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site

On Easter Sunday, dad and I went with John, Claire, and Bronson to check out the Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site.  There isn't much there, just a monument, the outline of Emma's parent's house, and a cemetery.  It was cold and raining, so we didn't go down to the Susquehanna River.  But, at least we saw the site.

Bronson and the Eggs

Easter with John, Claire and Bronson.  B finally lost interest in the balloons and found all his eggs.

Big Band Dance

Kirk and Eireann

Eireann and Sam Spotten

Avery and Mandy

Kirk and Brittany

Kirk and Brittany 2

Melba and caregiver Gloria

Kirk and Brittany 3

Kirk and Brittany 4

The Stake's Big Band Dance was very poorly attended this year.  Even though it was for ages 14 and up, there were a few younger kids there.  They had a blast.  Melba enjoyed it.  The songs made her sad, though.  Dad played in the band.