April Recap

Sorry for the long delay. But Some of March, and most of April got away from us. So I'll try to fill in the details. As you know, I'm very careful not to put too much "real time" information out on the public net.

Here's just some random things that have gone on over the past few months:

- In February, I caught a bad bug/virus/pneumonia/something. Of course, without my house doctor here to guide me everyday, I did the man thing and tried to ignore it. Didn't feel right for over a month. Also learned that when one is really sick, call for help. Otherwise, the kids and animals have to fend for themselves for a weekend.

March continued the bad trend of winter. I was in DC for a couple of days on work. I did have a chance to see my college friends Joe and Mike while there. Even hung out at my favorite DC dive, the Tune Inn. Thanks to Barb for staying with the boys.

This was a long winter and we were wearing out pretty quickly. Plus, Easter was early this year and I had to decide what to do for the boys for their break. For Easter, we went to Pierre Marquette for the weekend. Kathy and I had done this a few years ago and it was a real winner. Boys got to swim, we explored Illinois, the lodge had egg dying and an egg hunt. Plus we had a nice Easter brunch that someone else made and cleaned up.

After we came back, we then headed to Los Angeles for a few days. The boys were great travelers. We had to be up early at 4 to catch our flight and we went via Salt Lake City. But by the afternoon, we were swimming in the outdoor pool in Buena Park. We had a great chance to see family and friends. Went to Disneyland for a day and joined the Elwell's for a day at Knott's Berry Farm. Then we spent a day at Santa Monica Pier and Malibu. Perfect weather--80s. Plus we had time to spend with my cousin Nat and her family in Venice at the beach. This trip was similar to one we had taken in 03. As usual, it was full of bittersweet memories. Of things that were and things that never will be again.

Will write more soon.