PHOTOS OF DAD'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

These pictures come from Marilyn, and are delightful to see. I hardly recognize some of my cousins! I do remember (I think) Bonnie Meldahl with Dad, Ron Shaide and Don Overson, Linda, Charlene, and some others, Mavis, Dad and Marilyn, and a large group that must have included all the cousins who were there.

LILA

We talked to Lila today, just after she had returned from an Easter Brunch with Cindy and her family. Yesterday she had gone to K-Mart with Cindy, as well. And, she said she had finished reading "Fabulous Journey," all with her magnifying glass. Quite an accomplishment! She told us about the big flood around Bismarck, which fortunately did not get high enough to affect Karen and her family who live in the valley not far from the river.

DEREK AND DARA

We also talked to Derek and Dara today. Derek hurt his shoulder while changing a blade on his snowplow, and is partially diabled but still working for the state of Iowa. Dara just returned from a cruise that she really enjoyed, going down along the coast of Baja California to several coastal cities in Mexico. Some fun!

HAPPY EASTER!

Our Easter was celebrated with a morning brunch at the Westin Hotel near where we live, and a duck dinner this evening. Very tasty and fun in both cases!

Cheers,

Bill and Marie