MUCH ADO

Well, it's time to get back into the spring/summer routine.  So Canyon and I got out the mower and tried to get it started.  Surprisingly, it started within four pulls. (I love my Toro)  Then I had to go to work so Canyon told me he would mow after lunch.  I headed toward the shop where I am starting a project for a side job.  The client lives north of Granger in a refurbished farm house.  They asked for several individule jobs to be done by mid-May.  It was going to be a rather demanding job so I bid it higher than normal and they accepted.  The first and most important project is building a small cabinet and incorporating it into the existing kitchen.  Here is a pic so far..

some assembly required

While I was at work Canyon called to let me know that the mower wouldn't start.  I wasn't surprised because the gas was in the mower all winter.  I worried that my lawn may become more of a jungle than it already was, so I went straight home to try to get the mower started.  Canyon had to go to work so after a short struggle I got it started.  Thank God because I REALLY needed to mow.  Check this out..

I'm gonna need a bigger mower

That is a bumper crop of grass.  You have no doubt heard the joke, "You might be a redneck if when you mow the yard you find a car in there."   I didn't find a car but I did find an Easter egg that was left over from the big hunt.  By the way, grass that long makes it difficult to scoop poop, so my apologies to anyone who's child may have stepped in a 'chocolate bunny' over Easter.

So when I was mowing I did notice that the flowers are blooming.  The bad news is the flowers were in the middle of my yard, and they were dandylions.  The good news is I have a program through Earl May and I was going that way so I stopped in to pick up my next step (weed and feed).

When I got there they had a sign setting right inside the door that made me laugh.  I ran to the truck to get my camera..

this can't be legal

 I had reservations about showing this to Robyn, she has been doing great about not buying everything she sees.  

Sigh.   She's off the wagon, pray for me.

Does she look guilty in that picture, or is it just me?  Oh well, we had a good run.

Luckily, today is Sunday and Robyn can go to confession.  Seriously, it is Sunday and of course we went into church to see friends, have a donut, and worship God.  Everytime I hear the awesome music they play at Point of Grace it lifts my spirits.  There are so many talented people volunteering their time I don't know how it could do anything but lift spirits.  Here's a short video I took to honor the band..

On the subject of Christ, check out this link.  This guy is heck of a good artist.

http://downloads.cbn.com/cbnplayer/cbnPlayer.swf?s=/vod/MW131v2_WS

After church we went out to the ball park to watch one of our niece's play softball.  Mercedes' team could play in the championship game if they win today.  Mercedes played catcher and had a couple good plays.  Here's a picture of her with one of her team mates.

Mercedes on the right. (Proud mom on the far left)

I also caught this sweet action shot of Mercedes putting the wood to the ball.

CRACK!  She breaks for first as the ball heads for third.

Unfortunatly, they did not win this game.  I hate to say it, but it is the first game Robyn and I made it to so we are thinking that the Griswald effect may have something to do with the loss.  Her parents (Mike and Stacie) have asked us to please stay home next time.

In closing, let me just remind you to keep well groomed because you don't want this..

I might be a red neck

Peace

Dan