The HANDFUL

We have been visiting daughter and family this week. Lots of work clothes getting dirty as the guys tackle replacing the SunRoom subfloor. The carpet was ripped up before they moved in then the subfloor was removed today. Before replacing that they braced the floor and shored it up a bit before moving on to new insulation. Tomorrow they will be the subfloor back down after a run to the dump. Then it will be all ready for new flooring once their choice is made as to what that will be. Oh what fun! PROGRESS... and maybe a few sore bones.

Oh and someone got a new life jacket so she can go on the SUP with BeBe and LaLa!

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There is another new water toy in the arsenal...this one is gonna come in handy when we are able to get back out on the water. It will hold both of us AND a granddaughter! Looking forward to putting it in!

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Not the best picture to see the board but it's a beaut! Has the optional kayak seat on it. 

After much research and trying to find the best fit (inflatable, compact, not too heavy, not too small, etc, etc) we think we have a winner. Our plan is to try it out on Memorial Day weekend when we have the Bee if not before. It is big enough for all of us so that is a huge plus. We will each have a board now and not have to take turns. Our other board is quite a bit smaller so in all likihood it will be the one I primarily use. We also sprung for an adapter kit that will allow us to use an inflater to get it blown up; though we will still carry the hand pump! Can't wait for the weather to warm up and try this baby out. Meanwhile I'm headed to the sauna to warm up! These last few days have been waaaay too chilly and that sauna has been incredibly awesome!

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The sauna is his new Happy Place... it helps his body feel good and anything that can do that is worth it!

It has been a nice respite with the cooler weather recently. It's also motivated us to get our workout in then sit a spell in the sauna!

Not setting any records with our walking but we are at least getting some movement in. I admit I usualy jump on the treadmill and MiRV takes the bike or elliptical. It works for us. I do change it up on occasion and get on the other machines but I'm a creature of habit and gravitate to the treadmill on most days making sure to get in at least 30-45 minutes. MiRV who likes to keep limber and is more adventrous will work his body differently in an attempt to keep the pain at bay. He works very hard to keep himself moving even when the pain is great. He and I both believe a body in motion stays in motion.

It's been a lot of ups and downs in the family world and we are still tackling some major issues but things continue to roll along. We are hopeful for better days ahead.

Happy Easter!

What a time we had yesterday hunting eggs and enjoying a nice afternoon and evening as we gathered at the farm. It's been a rough few weeks and it was nice to be together and just relax. The food was simple and we just were. The Littles had a an egg hunt and I think they enjoyed it very much!

She was an expert egg hunter this year and came away with A LOT of loot!

It seems like it is not often we are ALL in the picture! I'm so glad we got one of all of us.

HaPpY Easter...hope you are celebrating the Risen Savior!

The HANDFUL

It's Easter Weekend and we have Northern Guests! Woohoo. The festivities began with egg coloring this evening after a fun filled day of lots of outdoor play. The weather has been beautiful! There was also some garage time as the guys put together the new sauna, yep, that's right, we have added a sauna to our home gym setup. Oh my is MiRV happy about that! 

Played croquet, ladder ball, badminton and just plain old ball and she rode Grave Digger around and around! It was so nice to spend the afternoon outside.

I think it was a great day and not too shabby of dinner with fried chicken and the fixins enjoyed by all! Now to try and enjoy about three dozen boiled eggs in the coming days!

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Rain, rain, rain and then more rain, then snow; oh, and let's not forget that terrific wind along with the beautiful upper 60s one day then cool and in the 30s the next. Little sunny but cool then dreary, dreary, dreary. Yep, Spring has sprung in the Midwest. Not a complaint just reporting observational information cause I believe this is much better then hot and buggy! Our trees are starting to bud, I've seen some tulip and daffodil leaves starting to poke through. I started my own cilantro and basil in a recycled milk jug so here's hoping that pans out. I'd like to get some veggies going just not sure in what manner I want to do it. And, unfortunately, my thumbs are not green!

I have not seen the bluebird around lately but gracious we have had plenty of robins and black birds in the yard along with sparrows. With all the rain it seems they are enjoying a worm smorgasboard out there. Won't be too long we will need to get the hummingbird feeders out. Really hoping the bluebirds show back up!

Pretty much just life going on as of late. It makes for long days and short nights on some occasions but that is what makes it life. Gonna enjoy it!

The HANDFUL

We've had a houseguest this week...thought she was going home today but she's having too much fun so she's ask for another day! What a week we've had. Cousins have been over and we've also been to see them, Aunts and Uncles have been by as well as Grands and she even got to see the 4H project bovine "Cash". We've played outside everyday even on the blustery days. GraveDigger has seen a lot of action as have the balls, paintbrushes and swingset! She's been spoiled with her favorite foods of meatloaf, fish sticks, french fries, waffles and pizza, oh my. We've also been shopping, cow cruising, horse hunting and a Sonic visit. Only disappointment has been no ostriches! We also did some testing out of her "sleeping arrangement" in ROADA as we are planning to take her with us this year...stay tuned for how that pans out. We are certainly hoping for travel time soon!

It's gonna be awfully quiet around here when you are gone...already planning another MO visit with her but for now she is ready to return to the Northland and her momma and daddy. She has had a great visit for sure and many memories are etched in my brain for sure as well as hers I hope!