MARCH MADNESS (has a ring...don't you think)

Good grief-I just typed my Valentine update...didn't I? Boy, this aging process is really taking it's toll! The frontal lobe is definitely beginning to atrophy! Actually I think it's Daylight Savings...I've been out of sink ever since it started! But we can't complain about how fast time goes...I'm just grateful to still have some. So far we've had a very busy month...All the grandkids are doing so well...Concerts, basketball games, scouting advancements, academic honors, piano achievements, musical productions, dance shows, etc, etc, etc. PaPa Joe and I got this great idea to make the farm house into a vacation home...you know sort of like a place where city folk can see how great it is to live in the country (for a few days). Well when the renter moved out things were left in a bit of a mess (a bit is definitely an UNDERSTATEMENT) but PaPa Joe is undeterred and we are pressing forward. We hope to have it painted, cleaned and furnished so it will be ready to use by May 1st. If any of you would love to earn a few days in a newly renovated farm house...you are welcome to assist in the painting, cleaning and refurbishing process!

I've been in St. George quite a bit lately and it is definitely Spring down there. The trees are all in bloom and of course the daffodils and tulips are in their welcome mode. Grandfather has had some serious problems with his foot and had to give up the temple for a while. He has really been hurting and would appreciate your e-mails and phone calls or if the kids could write him a note that would be great. Grandmother has her good and bad days...mostly thet are good and I feel like she is responding to "Spring" in a very positive way. I took her for a long walk around the temple grounds yesterday. She loved seeing all the pretty little pansies and talking about her Mom and Dad (MaMa and PaPa) It was quite a beautiful day. I also drove her out to Tuachan and then to Lowe's to see all there new spring flowers. A lovely day! Spring Break will be soon...what is everyone planning? We also have lots of Birthdays in the next few weeks, Leon, March 21st, Dawson, March 31st, Jamon, April 12, Jennifer April 13, Nathan April 14, Ryan April 28, Great Grandfather April 28...Lots to celebrate! Happy Spring to all of you...I love you lots....Mom, Grandmother and Kathy.