Announcement

Hannah's engagement announcement came out in todays Findlay paper. Thurs. it will be in the Ada Herald. Lima was so expensive-$70! Considering Findlay was free and Ada was only $15-I'd say that was a bit excessive! Things are coming together very well. The next big thing-after the programs- after getting the ceremony figured out- is buying all the food. We haven't received half of the RSVP's yet- I do hope folks know to send it back even if they can't come! Anyhow- our evenings are going to be busy from here on out!!!!!
Next weekend is Nathanael's graduation. I keep hearing how fantastic it is. I'm sure it will be quite memorable! We'll get lot's of pics so you'll get to see some of them.
Must close- the kiddies are down for a nap and all of them have finally fallen asleep! That's my cue to get something done!

It's The Gas Chamber!!

Today Nathanael gets to experience the gas chamber. I'm sure you're all wishing you could do it, too. As for me, I'm glad I'm not!!! This week should be the last of the heavy stuff-then on to graduation. His division also performs today and next Fri. for other graduations. If they do well tonight they will get a 30 min. phone call. Of course, for us, that means 10-maybe 15 since his calls get split between 2 parties!
As an update on my bro-in-law and niece- they are recovering, but very sore.
BUSY will be the theme of my life for the next month. Pulling it all together is scary.
Have a happy day and enjoy the sunshine!

Just Today

Man! I feel like - well- a bit harried and tired! Seems like one thing after another these past 4 days. Last night we rushed to Fostoria- my brother-in-law and great-niece were hit broadside by a semi. Fortunately, it happened in town so the speed wasn't as fast. This would be a different blog if it had happened on a highway! Phil has a cracked sternum and is banged up and will probably be very sore for a few days. Taylor seems to have a bad concussion so she was kept in the hosp.
Nathanael got to call yesterday. He is doing well and is still on target to graduate May 18.
Enjoy these beautiful days! Even last nights storm had some beauty in it!

Surprise!

I couldn't say anything until after the fact on Hannah's trip to FL. because Andy's does check this blog sometimes and I dared not ruin the surprise. She flew out Fri. morning to surprise Andy and spend the weekend there. She took all her curtains for the house and some other decorating things thinking she would add some finishing touches and make the place look homey. Well, when she and Andy got to the house they found it was being flooded from a broken pipe under the sink! Ugh! Needless to say, she did not hang curtains. They will have to replace some flooring and possibly the bottom kitchen cabinets. Thankfully, the new linoleum had not yet been laid. By the way, she surprised him at his office. He said he loved the surprise! I think he was getting kind of Hannah sick (home sick) to see her! They are down to 39 days! That means we really have to pull it all together-soon! No, really, we're doing ok in that area.
So far, Nathanael is still set to graduate May 18. We will be spending the weekend there since he will have liberty for the entire weekend. Once he's in school he should be able to come home some weekends.
Aaron is back at work and settling back in at home. I don't know how I'll do when all my kids are out and on their own. I know I'll miss them! Hopefully they won't all be so far away I'll never get to see them except at Christmas! I know- life will go on!
Have a great day and enjoy the sunshine! I think Spring has officially arrived!!!

Aries

Aries Hardesty, (age 4 mos. and 23 days) went to be with Jesus yesterday. Apparently it was SIDS. I babysat for Aries and his brother, Theo. Please pray for his parents- they are not doing well. They had all gone to Miami along with some other family to witness/celebrate the marriage of Eric and Suzanne, Aries parents. They found Aries not breathing when they went in to check on him during his nap. I can not imagine the grief
and pain they must be feeling. Please pray that I will have the right words to say when they get back. The posted picture was taken at about 2-2 1/2 months. I can imagine the joy in Heaven and how Aries must be enjoying his time with Jesus!

Hey--

That's sort of what I heard early this morning as I went into the kitchen. I was pleasantly surprised to see Aaron there. He got in around 2 this morning. It's good to have him back.
Hannah's shower went very well last night. Of course, it was beautifully done by Wendy Bailey. A couple of the pics I post will show 2 little girls that thoroughly enjoyed the cookies, even the day after! Hannah received a lot of very nice gifts and thought it was all so nice. Now we're full speed ahead to pull everything together for the wedding! Hopefully there will be no snags!!
Try to make it a beautiful day, anyway!

April Showers Bring-June Weddings!!

Thought I'd share some of Hannah's shower pics. She has had 2 and tonight she'll have her third. The first one was given by her Matron of Honor, Christie Thomas, the 2nd I gave and this one is being given by the church. Once her and Andy are married and back in FL. Andy's mom plans to have a house warming for them. How fun can this get! We've had a good time at both showers and Hannah has really appreciated all her gifts.She is at 45 days and counting(down of course)Woo-Hoo!

Up to Date

I guess I'm not doing a very good job of keeping this blog up to date. Even though I'm busy, busy it doesn't seem to interesting for others!Anyhow--Aaron is on his way home from FL. after 3 months-ready to pick up on his job with Metzgers. Hannah will have her 2nd bridal shower Sat.. Her first one was last Fri. in IN and turned out really nice. Nathanael has had lot's of sickness while at boot camp, but says he is getting on top of it now. I'm trying to decide my next career move! Not so sure I want to continue babysitting or if I should even consider it. I've been fighting bursitis and tendonitis for several months. All the lifting and being on my feet all day just doesn't give it a chance to rest. So-- maybe I'll get a job helping old folks or maybe a bank job-who knows!There's just a brief update on what's going on with us. Hope you all are living life to it's fullest, too!!