Our Lake

Last week we had a water problem.

From March 2009

It isn't fixed yet, but it has finally drained with the help of two sump pumps and a semi clogged drain. It isn't supposed to rain for a day or two. We are working on a permanent solution. Our backyard has always had a small pond when we have very wet weather. But this time the drain in place barely worked and after two days of heavy rain we had an estimated 20,000 gallons of water in the backyard, a foot from the house. Our good friends from down the street came over and set up a large sump pump otherwise it might still be draining back there.

This is Pati not worrying at all about the water. Unlike me, who had trouble sleeping one of the nights when more rain was predicted.

From March 2009

David had his first weekend off since Christmastime. It was really wonderful and I think he might have gotten enough rest to finally start to get rid of the cold that he has had for a month. The weather was nice enough to get out for a bike ride and to feed some birds.

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It was a good weekend.

Seven Years Old

Jan turned seven last week. It was a much looked forward to event. David has been pretty busy but he had a day off a few days before her birthday and took the chance to take her our for a birthday lunch, just the two of them.

From March 2009

We had planned a little lunch party with three homeschooling friends but one couldn't come and one got sick. We were really excited to see the one who could make it.

From March 2009

Jan has really done alot of growing this past year. She is a big help to me with the younger children and is learning to be responsible for some of the house and kitchen chores. She does a good job and enjoys it. With some of her birthday money she found a chess set and she and Alec have spent hours playing it.

From March 2009

For her birthday she really wanted a chance to ride a real horse and we found a place where she could take a lesson. You had to be seven years old so her birthday was the first day that she could have had a lesson. She loved it and her teacher said that she caught on to everything really quickly.

From March 2009

Happy Birthday Jan! We are so glad God gave you to our family.

From March 2009