Wed. April 7

4/7/10 HSHS Testing got over about 11. I went home and packed, straightened up (put away cinnamon roll ingredients and kitchen mess) About 2, I went to Arthur then headed to Waterloo hospital. People were generous to cover my assignments at Awana. Grandma Laurie was already at the hospital with Anabel and Evan when I got there. Of course, Brooks is awesome. We had pizza and then back home to Parkersburg. I slept in the basement. Laurie manned the upstairs (with Evan waking up a couple times). Did I mention that Brooks has dimples??

Tues April 6

4/6/10 Up early to work at the unit and finish baking cinnamon rolls for Home School HS ITED test takers. I got done about 12 and met Denny in Arthur. We drove to Lake City for 100 doses of PG to give to the gilts. I think it's a long ways there. It took about 1 1/2 hours round trip. Back to the unit to process. Denny is headed to motorcycle meeting at 5:30. He had said he would not be able to help me after the meeting, but he showed up with left over microwaved hot dogs and chips. about 6:30. I had decided to just leave the rest of the litters until Wed. afternoon. He came anD said that Missy had gone to the hospital. We ate and then worked on the last 24 litters together. It goes so much faster! At home we got a call that Brooks Canaan Jensen arrived at 10:26 pm. 8# 2 oz. Praise the Lord! With the pigs processed I am able to head to Parkersburg after home school testing.

Mon April 5

4/5/10 I went to a PQA meeting at the extension office from 10 until 12. Then to the unit to process until 5:30. Lynn came for Bible Study. Denny went to church to rake up rocks that got pushed on the lawn from Highway 175 with all th snow removal this winter. A guy from BV called with some information on classes available perhaps in Denison or Storm Lake. When we get together with the Johnson family there are always a lot of black olive lovers. Saturday was no exception and Linda had great BIG black olives. YUM!

Sun April 4

4/4/10 HAPPY EASTER!! He is Risen ... HE is RISEN INDEED!! After feeding at the unit I headed to church. I was on the serving committee for the 9 am breakfast. It went really well. After church Denny and I just hung out at home. Kinda of tired from going. It was a beautiful day, warm, not windy. I got dead plants off the flower beds. Denny washed the pickup and the car. I went to Bergmans to sit around the fire for a while. They had called while we were eating microwaved hot dogs and chips out on the front picnic table. They invited us over to roast hot dogs. It sounded lots better than the ones we microwaved. I joined them for s'mores, Denny finished his wash and took a shower. It was a great day. Such nice weather.

Sat April 3 2750

4/3/10 Up to the unit early, so I could be in Carroll by 8 am to get Prius work done. Then I drove to Manson for Johnson get together at Whaleys. Luke brought Denny, Howard and Anabel. He left from there about 2 pm to go back to Burlington. Luke and his boss had to work an a presentation for Monday. It was a great meal and a great time to visit. We skyped with Youslings. At home I mixed up a casserole for Easter breakfast tomorrow. Seems like only yesterday we getting Easter egg with Matt. Denny hasn't changed much.

Fri April 2

4/2/10 Coffee with Anabel. Then to the unit from 8 until 4:30. Lots of litters to even out and process. I did try to get a hold of BV to see what classes they might have to get certification for Elem PE. Luke and Karen came to IG. We met them, Reese & Rose, and Goldsmith's for supper at the Family Table. Then we went to Good Friday services. Rhoze T. was singing there in their worship team. It was really good to see her.

Thur April 1

4/1/10 Some times life gets tilted around. We just try to stay upright. That's kind of the way we feel about work at the unit and bank. I subbed at the HS for PE. Pretty good day. The last 4 afternoon classes walked the track so I got to walk about 2 miles for each class period. I went home to get my more comfortable shoes during the 2nd hour planning period. It was warm, but windy. If there had been no wind it would have been hot while we were walking. Some students still complained. Great day to be outside after all this long cold winter. The motorcycle was ready, so I met Denny in Arthur after school and we drove to Algona to get the trailer and Harley that we left there.