Our Family is Growing!

Perry and Katreen are engaged! They will marry on July 10, 2009. Wedding plans are almost complete. They have quite a story of God's faithfulness in their lives.

We have enjoyed raising a family of all boys. Now, our four sons have each brought a wonderful woman into our family circle. Yes, God is faithful.

Rapid CIty rendezvous

Ellen and I went to Rapid City for 3 days, to visit Jody (her daughter), Jamie, and their three children.

One highlight was Ellen's and my walk amongst the presidential statues in Rapid City. Ulysses Grant and I are spending a moment together.

Jody, Nicole (17 months), and Ellen on Jody's front porch as we say "goodbye" after a delightful weekend together. Jody is smiling because she just whomped Ellen and I at marbles.

212 Storage is expanding

Economic times may be hard, but the storage business is bursting at the seams. Kevin has decided to build 8 additional 11X 10 foot storage units in the quonset in our back yard. Getting that first wall of new construction up can be tricky!

Jori and Brandi are helping Kevin move boards.

Work is progressing. Kevin purchased the yellow scaffolding for this project. Kevin is walking toward the east overhead door. He will replace that large door after the units are completed.

As you can see, the units do not go to the front of the building. A tractor and boat will be stored in the open for Bruce Wherry, who helps us run the units when we are out of town.

Kevin loves the rolling 7'H X 6'W doors for the 8 units. Installation easier than previous models.

Candice is visiting with Kevin. The steel gives a finished look to the units.

Sisters

Candice and I spent our first Easter together since we were children. After attending her new church, Richland, we had dinner at Perkins in Aberdeen. Daryl and Kay Swanhorst joined us. What a rich family day.