Here is some grandkid stuff from this week:
It is nice to be greeted with a note like this when you go out the door.
I been really busy for the last few days. I worked on our deck all day Monday, Tuesday and this morning. My son-in-law Byron was able to help me yesterday. He has considerable expertise and because of that we were able to work out some design issues as we worked. I finished out the decking this morning and I am pleased with the result. I have some additional work to do but it can be done at anytime.
We have the Gabehart kids with us for a few days. It is their spring break. They seem to be having a good time and we are enjoying remembering that we were parents of young children in our former life. Last night, we went to watch UK and UL play baseball for an hour or so. It was a good game. I’m glad that we didn’t stay for the whole game since it went 13 innings. Madison is spending a lot of her time with Merdith. She really enjoys having an older cousin for a playmate.
The first baseball game of the season for Jerod and Blake’s team is Friday. Their next games are Saturday and Monday. It is going to be interesting. Jerod is sick and I’m not sure when he will able to play. I hope he gets well soon. Grayson is also playing baseball, so there will no absence of opportunity to watch baseball.
Today is Madison Leighann Gabehart’s seventh birthday. I am proud to be her grandfather. Madi is very special. We are going to Louisville this afternoon to celebrate with her and her family.
Of course. The real question is, will I survive until the sun shines again?
I am continuingt o develop a “Wilmore” life-style. This week has been good despite the weather. We caught one good day on Wednesday and went hiking with the Crocketts. I’m helping coach Jerod and Blake’s little league team. I enjoy it, but it is hard on my body. There is a lot of work to be done around our home. I am prepared to paint the carriage house and picket fence as soon as weather permits. Also, I’m in the process of revising and expanding our deck. Again, I need a few day of good weather. The yard is coming along. I’ve got the front yard in decent shape. The back yard will take some time.
I’m also trying to get the outdoor spa in working condition. It has been dormant for a couple of years. The jury is still out on whether on not it is repairable. Again… need some good weather. It appears that if I get some good weather, I’m going to be really busy. I am most looking forward to sitting on our front porch.
We are planning several trips. Memphis May 8-11. We are going to do some fishing with Scott and Alison. Abilene some time in April or May.
I been delivered … from the depths of blogging despair. My hosting service has finally resolved a database issue that had my site creeping. I apologize to any of you who were frustrated by the slowness of my site. I fully expect to see my blog clog burst.