What a busy week this has been, but a fun one. Our old neighbors in Bull Shoals, Marlene & Roger's, daughter, her husband and daughter were down from up north. We had dinner with them Tuesday evening. It was a fun time and a good visit. Wednesday evening we had several of the neighbors over for hamburgers as one of the couples is moving to Bull Shoals, Darla and Wayne. We will miss them. Tonight, Doug, Toni, Clayton, Ashton and Leslie were over for dinner, we had salmon on the grill and all the trimmings. A good time was had by all. Doug is going for his sleep apnea test tonight. We all prayed and wished him well. Tomorrow we have to go to the big city of Mt Home and check on insurance, not fun. Well that's about the extent of my exciting week. I will let you know if something earth shattering takes place between now and next week. Have a funderful week end!!

Once again it is a beautiful day in the Oazarks. I guess if we didn't have the days that aren't so nice we wouldn't appreicate the nice ones. We had a lovely week end. Saturday was really busy, did some house cleaning, went to Clayton's Birthday Party at Pizza Hut. And wouldn't you know it I forgot my camera. We had friends over for dinner that evening. We fixed salmon cooked on a cedar plank on the grill. It was wonderful, also fixed some Hasselback Potatoes, asparagus and a fruit salad. Everything turned out quite well. Went to church on Sunday, only two more days until Ryan and Helena have their baby. If it doesnt come sooner they will induce her on Wednesday. I know they have their heart set on a little boy, but it really looks like a girl to me the way she has carried it. But only time will tell they didn't want to know the sex. I am really anxious to meet the new little Erwin wheather it is a boy or a girl. Tomorrow evening will be a busy one Ashton has a softball game at 4:00 and Makayla plays basketball at 6:00. Let's hope I don't forget my camera. I have posted some pictures of our friday night dinner:

Well the little fellers have gone home. Being a Nana you get two thrill's one when the grand kids come and one when they go home. I really did enjoy having them and they were really quite good. I just forgot how much 2 small boys can eat. I look back and really don't know how I did it with 3 kids all two years apart. It was 2:00 before I got a shower and got dressed. I guess that is why God gives you the little critters when your young. We are going to friends for dinner tonight so I will get a break. Have a good Saturday night and don't forget to turn your clocks back, wouldn't want you to be late to church.

It is another beautiful day in the Ozarks, 83 degrees. I picked up Doubel Trouble, (Clayton & Layton) from school today. They are spending the night. Poppy and I are gluttons for punishment. Not really, they are really good boys. But what one dosen't think of the other one does. After school, we went to the Lakeview Park and walked on the walking trail.

Had a wonderful day with Ellie Mae. We did go to the park, I saw alot of the people I use to work with, had a nice visit and a lovely walk. I believe it got to 72 degrees today. Hope it stays this way. It will soon be time to dig out the flip flops, t-shirts and shorts!

Today is a beautiful day in the Ozarks. I am going to take Ellie Mae for a nice long walk this afternoon. I think we will go down to to the Park where I use to work. See everybody I use to work with and then walk the park. Although I don't get a very good work out with Ellie. She seems to have to let everyone know she was there by marking her territory every few feet. So I guess I had better get my laundry done this AM so that we can play this afternoon. Hope everyone has a good day and can get out and enjoy the sunshine.

Ashton & Dad (Doug)