Life here at my home is settling into a routine and getting somewhat back to normal. I am still looking for employment. Don is currently working in a Bakery in Quincy. This bakery has been around since 1929. http://www.underbrinks.com/historymap.html
I am glad he can put his schooling to work.
As for Diana she is going to school and working. This keeps her busy and that is a good thing for Diana.
Eric is doing well on his mission. He has been at the Missionary Training Center in Provo Utah for the last 2 months. Normally Missionaries are only there for 2 weeks unless you are learning a foreign language then you are there 2 months. Tomorrow Eric leaves and goes to Canada. He will be able to call home for a short conversation while he is at the Airport. I am so exited. After that it will be only letters. They are required to call home 2 times a year Mothers day and Christmas. and they are given a time limit. Other than that they are required to write home once per week.
I am keeping a blog on his mission there is a link on this page. Feel free to view it any time. here is the web address as well. http://ericzieglersmission.blogspot.com/
I hope everyone took a moment yesterday to think of Mom. it was 10 years ago yesterday that she passed away. I know I did. I miss her greatly and can not wait for the day when we will meet at Jesus feet in a joyous reunion.
We had a blizzard here on February 2 it was crazy how much snow built up in only 12 hours. we had 3-4 feet of snow. we could not see across our street in daylight because the snow was blowing so hard. it was all powder snow so it was not to slick. but when you have that much it hangs on for a long time. We still have quite a bit on the ground but we are beginning to see patches of grass. wow I can not wait till spring.
Don is chomping at the bit to get our garden in. he already has blue Hubbard squash, Lots of Tomato's (several kind) and eggplant started. and he can't wait to see the 1,000 tulip bulbs and 300 hyacinth bulbs sprout and bloom. He planted those last fall.
As for me I am sprouting the flowers for our hanging baskets and flower boxes so they will be big enough to replant in a month or so.
Let me see other news..... Our oldest Granddaughter turns 6 on Saturday the 19th. Our youngest granddaughter Miriam turned 3 in December. Don and I will be celebrating our 28th Wedding Anniversary in April. Terri and Mark Have an Anniversary in March as does Scott and Tracey and Lee Has A birthday. I hope I am not forgetting anything. sorry if I did let me know so I can update my lists. I will try to post up coming events on here so all can be reminded.
Well until next time Know I Love you all and miss you much.
Jo Ellen
