New Layout

OK, maybe slightly new but not much improvement. We decided to go with something different than the minimalist green background for the blog. I'd like to eventually create a "hand built," custom background but that sounds like work and I refuse to work right now. Just kidding. For now this is it. I realized, however, that in the past we have used different color fonts and now some of the older posts may have text which is illegible. Hopefully if anyone wants to read those portions of the blog they will do the old highlight-the-text trick which will make the words legible.

Since I'm here, I'll say this: this week has been interesting to say the least. Sarah's brother Eric got married on Sat. This wasn't a long time in the making but it happened and since he and Sydnee are happy, we are happy for them and are excited for their future. So we're excited for Mr. and Mrs. Eric Carter and we wish them all the best.

We had dinner with them tonight at Islands restaurant along with Sarah's parents and her brother Rob who was in town both for the wedding and because his wife Laura was down here to take her test to become a dental hygienist. We hope and pray that she passed and that if she didn't, things will work out (they always do, right?). They are flying back up North tomorrow morning. Jake and Amy left earlier today to head back to SLO. Jake, if you're reading this, THANKS again for letting me drive your car! I know covetousness is a sin, so I am a sinner. (;

This morning we got some chores done around the house and did some shopping, mostly for the kids. New pajamas, some easter outfits, a pair of shorts and a t-shirt for Carter since he's growing out of many of his clothing and new socks for him. Oh yeah, I picked up a few things for my bike-- patch kits for my flat inner tubes and something else...or maybe I put it back when I thought about that last dinner we had in NY!

Now I'm off for a late night bike ride and then I better try to get to bed by about midnight. I like to stay up and since I have the rest of this week off, it's hard to get to bed early. Sarah works tomorrow and Wed. She picked up a few shifts for a co-worker which means I get the tough job of keeping track of pre-school, T-ball, Claire's nap schedule, etc. Not an easy task and one that I don't take for granted when I'm at work and Sarah takes care of all those things and many more. I love her for what a wonderful mother and manager she is and I wouldn't want to trade my day job for her 24/7 job. Not that being a father is easy, but it's different and I'm glad for the role God gave me!

Good night friends!