Wow, eleven days since I last posted. Needless to say, it has been very hectic, to say the least.

We did the Brownwood reunion. It was fun and nice. Me, Rian, Reid and Holt, all went swimming on the boat ramp of the lodge. For me this was my annual swim. It was fun.

Merrit and Brad drove from Angelo and ended up staying with us in our trailer. It was crowded, but we survived.

We returned late Sunday and I have dedicated the last eight days to "the project". K.O. and I were rewarded, because Wednesday night we started the diesel engine and Thursday K.O. drove it out of the shop and did a shakedown tour for about an hour. (I had told him take the wife and kids to the drive in movie!). We have driven the project everyday, but more importantly, K.O.'s brother, who is a very gifted fabricator, drove in from Keller (His regular job is with Christ Haven, a CoC sponsored home for children). We have had a couple of bust butt days and I think by late today or early tomorrow we will spray some paint.

And that is good! We have to have the project in Fairfield this next weekend.

Another happening is that K.O., myself and Pepa were awarded a contract we had bid on. (I had bid it, they are guilty by association. Now I have to be in Bishop, Texas by August 1 to begin work. I have lawyers to see and get things moving prior to my departure. We are hoping the work lasts four to six weeks. Then we should be back for about a month before leaving for St. Lawrence.

So, we have project work to finish, a show for it next weekend, (with me announcing), then return and get all the equipment ready to go to South Texas.

Probably the highlight of the last week was the arrival of Chloe Madison Sanders. She my first great niece. Pat and Hag are the proud grandparents and Steph and J.R. are the proud parents. I talked with Chris and he told me it sure made him feel old!

(He is 23).

The low point of the week was a doctor's appointment Krl had with another specialist. Contrary to what the orthopedic surgeon had told us, Dr. Mackie was not impressed and scheduled Krl with another specialist. This doctor said she had four broken metatarsal, one broken in two places. Also contrary to what the orthopedic surgeon said, the new specialist says no weight bearing. She now sports a moon boot!

Rian left Thursday for another church camp. At this one, the high school kids are the counselors and them and the youth ministers go four days early to clean and get things ready for the elementary and junior high kids.

Kat is supposed to be coming to stay with us for five days. Her mother has to chaparon Ellen's volleyball team at camp. (I've never heard of that.).

More later.

Hope things are going to suit you.

FATHER, thank YOU for all YOUR blessings. For Chloe, for the good work on the project, for the reunion.