Time to go fishing!

Jim, Madeline, Christian and Cam met Grampa Bob in Mobridge Saturday for the first fishing trip of the season in the new boat. The new boat ran great, and we topped out at 42 mph which the kids loved. We did manage to catch one nice 2.5 pound Walleye and Christian had another up to the boat but got away. The smelt run was on which slowed the fishing down. Cameron managed to spill Sprite all over the boat and picked a few fights with Christian, but overall everyone had a great time on a beautiful spring day.

Still waiting for the ice to come of the Glacial Lakes. Also, this thing called work is getting in the way of providing the family with fresh fish! Oh well, good thing I seem to enjoy that too. If I could only work 2-3 days a week I would be set....

Two digits at last!

She's 10! Here are Madeline and Mom on April 3. We had a family birthday party at home.

Men At Work

I hit the Big Tub after dinner ... and when I got out & came to the kitchen, this is what I saw! After fixing a big glazed ham & several sides, it was a welcome sight. I think most of the water did make it down the drain on the right side of the sink, but about half ended up in Cam's shirt. Small price to pay ... :)

Easter morning

Candy and toys before breakfast ... these were three happy kids this morning! The Easter Bunny knows what they like! We lounged, sugar-laden, for about three hours then brushed teeth and went to church. Arliss was having a good day on the organ, the church smelled like "egg bake" (youth fund-raiser breakfast) and all was bright with white vestments and lilies. Happy Easter, everybody.