A great weekend

No no no no!!! Another great weekend is coming to an end! D and I were kidless this weekend. Saturday we worked on the boat. Dad came over to help and we were able to get the main portion of the floor riveted on.

Saturday we took a ride across 58-Hwy all the way to Kingsville, MO, home of the great Stahl Foundry. It's one of the largest permanent mold aluminum foundries in the country.

We then went back through Harrisonville and we stopped by a cemetery that is of all placed, right off of 291 North, just about 1 mile north of Harrisonville. I've seen it there many times, but it's hard to see. If you blink you will miss it.

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And when I say it's right off the road, I'm mean it's right there! I'm surprised a car hasn't veered off the road plowing down the only two tombstones that stand!

Mr Harris and his wife are here. I figured he was the founder of Harrisonville or something, but after a quick Google, I found out he was appointed as town commissioner on April 8, 1837. That's all it says about him.

After picking up the kids, we ate, and then went to the Park. A and I walked the dogs, and D and J played catch and ball.

Hopefully the weather cooperates through next weekend. We have a road cleanup / trash pickup scheduled for next weekend. Our FIRST ONE!

Land of Delmar... reighn doth he...

The mighty Delmaro stand guard over his land and sea. Free to roam and free to be. He showth no sign of backing though backward.

Anyway, it was an awesome weekend! D and I spent Saturday at Truman Lake.

I was able to mow the lawn as well, as the grass in the back was quite tall. I'm pretty sure that old-man-winter is gone until next season. I just hope that we get a little time to enjoy the weather without using the heater or air conditioner too much. My thermometer showed 70 degrees today (although it was in direct sunlight). I think it was more like 65 or so.

I was able to work a little bit on the boat as well. Truman lake must of had over 100 fishing boats on it this week. Here are a few more pictures taken on the other side of Truman dam.

The cyclic review

Sunday morning Spring rain! The juice of life. I even heard a little thunder this morning. Spring is, of course, the cleansing and rejuvenation season. I love it here in Missouri. Out of all the cities I've been too I've found that we have the best view of all seasons. Plentiful rain, summer sun, fall foliage and ol' man winter's chilly snow. What a fantastical world we live in. This isn't by chance!

Just like seasons cycle, so do the weeks! I thought about it for a while, and I've decided that I'm in shock. There are so many things I'd like to do in life, as well as at home, and with family. It's Sunday morning and I'm feeling the dredge of returning to work tomorrow. How will I get this all done if I have to go to work?!?! Hmmm.... yeah I'm daydreaming now.

I'll be fine as soon as I get there tomorrow. And I still have all of today to get through!

Let's jump to Easter!

Christ has risen. He has risen indeed!

It's been quite a while since my last post, which was right before Christmas of 2006. Suppose that there is something about the holidays that make me want to capture the moment of sorts!

Anyway, I'm still alive, and Dana and I are as happy as Easter bunnies! Thank God for that.

The kids aren't over this Easter. J & A are at their dads, and D & E are with their mom this Easter. K has moved with her Dad for now. The boys say that she will be back soon.

We spent the day at Grandmas for a "brunch" of sorts. Mom made the food, including delicacies such as egg brownies, other items made of eggs, french-toast casserole, sausage, and there were a bunch of treats!

Dad was there but he looked beat. He has been working on a 6 story condominium with his job. Last week he put in more than 90 hours. He obviously hasn't seemed himself lately. He is putting in all he has for the job. He said in two more weeks, he should be having a bit more time to himself.

Dad also had a MRI, which came back absolutely great! His next one isn't for two more years!

One thing I should mention in my blog, is that we moved from Overland Park to Raymore, Missouri last year. We purchased our first house! I'm so happy!

So many good things have happened, and so few bad. Thank the Lord! As mom always said, "Be proud that you have bettered yourself. Make time for you."