1 and 2 and 3

1. I'm often busy with meetings and appointments so don't get to watch much of American Idol. I'm usually glad when I do get to see it and enjoy it. As usual, I've not seen much of this season but have gotten interested in these two performers who are members of my church. Like that, my church. Change that to members of the same church I attend.

So much seems to being made over how goody-goody they are along with what talents they are.

I really, really don't think they/we can be too good. And I think they are so real. So refreshing. I hope you'll read about them here.

David the Utah high school boy

Brooke the Mesa, AZ nanny

2. Well today is the big day, Andy & Sons leave the cold north to travel here for family fun and spring training games. Boo's brother and his son are also coming from CA so the house will be full of fun, people and I hope all leave with great memories. I've got their two rooms ready and fresh sheets and towels, the bath ready, all the ingredients for chicken enchilada casserole ready to put together but way too much stuff to either put away or hide somewhere.

Do you ever find yourself tucking things temporarily in odd places. Such a pitiful confession on my part but it's true.

The girl's rooms that double as guest rooms that double as storage rooms that double as craft rooms end up full of such unique things: those after Christmas sale ornaments and gifts, after Valentine's gifts, flannel, flannel and more flannel for my custom made grammy blankets, odd chair, old computer, seasonal arrangements, bags of yarn and projects of varying degrees of completion, books, toys and games that come out when grands come over and the list goes on.

I know this is one of my flaws and I just never get on top of the situation. But somehow it doesn't stop the fun. I can hardly wait. I'll return and report.

3. The zucchini and yellow squash seeds are sprouting so well. Do you think I'll ever be in the situation where I blog about too much zucchini; won't that be great. I have a really good zucchini bread recipe from Sue B. when we lived in Beavercreek and we were trying to raise Rex rabbits and kids. The tomato plants also have some of their first blossoms. This morning I also transplanted some lavender starts (volunteers) into little clay pots but they aren't looking very good-transplant shock. My friend Matt spent two years in France as a missionary in the Provence area and I want to share some of my lavender with him and sweet wife Becca.

That's it for now folks. Happy day!