Joshua and Kayla were up for the evening, so after supper we went to the garden. First on the agenda was to dig potatoes. Joshua thought his little flower spade was what we needed. Kayla's job was to hold the sack.
It was just like an Easter egg hunt, looking for the potatoes.
Next was picking corn. The kids said walking down the rows was like a "rain forest." Too bad they got eaten by chiggers!
This was one night's picking of tomatoes!
With great anticipation, the kids keep looking down the street for the start of the parade (with, of course, their candy bags in hand.) The amount of candy that is thrown from floats is amazing!
What??? An Equinox on the Varco Motors float? It isn't a Dodge/Chry vehicle! Good Job, Brian on the float!
Notice that Lisa has her camera ready; also that Joshua's bag is getting full. The weather was just beautiful....not too hot...a little overcast. Some interesting floats this year: like the motorcycle rider that had her dog and the dog had on sunglasses; or the truck that was so busy waving to the crowd that he ran into the back of the float in front of him.
Grandpa and Kayla
Tyler was just happy to be on board, except when that big army truck blew his horn.
The lilies are in full bloom and just loaded.
Too bad I saw a snake skin among the plants. Now I keep my eyes peeled for anything that moves.
This is the other corner of the house. The Ninebark bush had really pretty pink/purple blossoms earlier.
Recognize my "flower pot?" It's the tub Dad used to cover the garden tractor.
The garden is really shooting up. The tomatoes are armpit high now. 
I remember the days when "other" little boys used this propane tank for their make-believe horse.
Max
Henry after his bath, brushing his teeth!
Check out the form! Max is a "lefty."
Henry wants to make a basket, too.
We had so many treasures for sale. By this time Stephen was starting to add up the totals. I took a pictures of Stephen, and.....
Stephen took a picture of me! Anyone need a fine pinecone Christmas wreath!
After all the harrassment I've gotten for these gray furry boots, I decided to sell them in the garage sale. Do you think the girls let me put them on the tables? Rebecca declared she was going to wear them to work, but I think she chickened out (and I still have snow boots for sale!)
Lisa just waiting for all the customers! All joking aside....we did have a successful sale!
The family gathered to celebrate Mother and Dad's 70th anniversary on Easter Weekend. They were married on Easter Sunday....right between the Sunrise Service and Sunday School. Just like young couples do today :) It was so neat to hear Dad's reply to Carly's asking him what was the secret to their long marriage. Dad said, "We spoil each other." Mother and Dad, we love you, we respect you, and we're proud you are our parents.
Mother & Dad with myself, Susanne, Marilyn, and John
Mother & Dad with the grandchildren
and the Great-Grandchildren .....now this was getting a little tricky!
Mother thoroughly enjoyed holding 11 days old Tyler. It was really precious.
Here's our family....minus Bryan N, Stephen, Freya and boys. This weekend fell too close to April 15 (tax day). 
Lots of good food! Chicken, ham, lots of salads and desserts!
Lynae and Claudia
Christi and Alyssa immediately became friends of Kayla and Joshua playing games with them.
