13.1--Done!

The past five weeks Matthew, Nathan, Todd and myself have been training to run the Fargo 1/2 Marathon. It was a goal we were working as family to achieve. It would be the boys' first 1/2 marathon. Memories of running sprints on the track in wind and downpours will probably be the most dominant.

Our hard work paid off two days ago as we approached the start line with 5,000 other halfers and 1500 marathoners. Lessons learned while pushing your body and mind are valuable but difficult. I'm proud of Matt and Nate's hard work put forth to reach this goal. And Todd's too! ....Is there a 26.2 in their future?

Live High

Last night we did just that. We were "lucky" to attended a Jason Mraz concert, "lucky" the weather was beautiful, and "lucky" Garrett could come too. We wanted GREAT seats so we went early and stood in line for 4 hours. We used the time to catch up on Garrett's world.

We were successful in our endeavor--center, six rows back. Yes, everyone's ears are still ringing.














Jason was amazing. You have to like his music, but he was quite the entertainer, pretty darn clean, and his range is impressive.

Garrett was especially inspired as the band he just joined is currently playing in Provo. We keep reminding him that he's there for COLLEGE....

A Mother Who Knew

Today is my mother's birthday (shout hooray!) and as I ponder her life, I am amazed at her example of diligence, faith, patience, perseverance, endurance, and love unfeigned. I am so grateful she is my mother and hope that I can be a portion of what she is. She is definitely a mother who knew.

Happy birthday, Mom! I love you!

Shout Hooray!

Somebody has a birthday, and it's GRANDPA! He's 85 years old today. We gathered at Traci's while Lynda was in town to celebrate.





Having him live with us the last 10 months has been priceless. We enjoy his humor, wit, and faithful testimony. Ah, and his memory is excellent so we love to listen to his stories of yester-year (can you believe hot lunch cost $.03 in 1938).










Here's to another 85? No, we won't wish that on him, but here's to MANY more years of good health and a wonderful life.

Fun Visit

Company at the Hendricksons this week...Todd's sister, Lynda and her husband, Bill stayed for 5 days while visiting Dad. It was fun to catch up and be with them.

We didn't do a lot as they really just wanted to visit with Dad, but we did drive to Crown Center and met Todd at his office. After the exciting tour of the FDIC Regional Office we ate lunch at a classy downtown KC restaurant--Wendy's:-)

And I will never complain about my husband's funny-looking feet again, as Uncle Bill's feet easily out did Todd's....as you can see.

Prayers Answered

With great concern we have been watching carefully via the net the flood in Fargo. Like thousands of others, we have been praying for a break in the water levels. It appears the Lord's heard those prayers and tempered the element. We are happy for our tired, exhausted Fargo/ND friends and hope, after this blizzard going through today and tomorrow, that perhaps the light will be at the end of the tunnel.

First we Work, and then we Play

My kids are tired of hearing "first we work and then we play" but that's how it goes in our house.

The Work: Last week was spring break...and the weather cooperated pretty well. Our family project for the break was to remove sod for a garden. And by Saturday it was finished, sod hauled away and now it awaits planting. Yea! Although people tell me raspberries won't grow down here and that makes me a little mad and disappointed!

The Play:


Matt and Todd went to the first two Rounds of the NCAA games at the Sprint Center, Matt's senior gift.


They watched 6-8 games, 2nd row (not because we bought great seats, but because those people never showed up and Matt and Todd took them over). Heaven for those Hendricksons.


Grandpa and I joined them at Jack Stack's in between games for dinner. Ymmm....

In case you're wondering where Nathan was in all of this, after several days of work, his play was camping with friends...ATVs, motorcycles, no shower--his idea of heaven.