Monday morning after a nice weekend at the lake. Goldman and I drove there Friday afternoon. Mad Dog was already there. We had great weather on Saturday, and Mad Dog stained the balconies. They looked 100% better when he finished. Even though yesterday wasn't so good weatherwise, it's always a good day at the lake.

Vicki, my Yoga teacher, came over for a session Thursday morning. Mark Lary's wife, Karen, joined us. It was a really good session. I am doing things I never thought I would be able to do again. I have another session scheduled this week for Thursday. Brother Joe told me that since he just sees me occasionally he can really tell additional progress.

Speaking of Brother Joe, he will be here tomorrow to catch his flight to Birmingham for the brothers' annual deep sea fishing trip. He's coming early enough to have lunch with those of us who are available. Joe, get up early and get on the road. We'll have a good visit in the morning.

Jana, that was a great update. Hope you had a good Easter. Belated happy birthday to Ellie. Do let us know immediately when you 'drop that baby'.

Saturday was Shelly's birthday. She and Chris and I went out for dinner at Macaroni Grill last Thursday to celebrate the occasion. Rose couldn't join us because she had to work but, she enjoyed my leftover pork chop on Friday night. I'm not sure what Chris and Shelly did on Saturday for the actual occasion, but it would be hard to rival our evening because we had such a good time.

Margaret has started therapy for her ankle, and with just one session she already feels improvement. She says the therapy is not painful at all, and she will have three sessions a week. I talked to her this morning. She has another session this afternoon.

The brothers are returning from their fishing trip on Sunday, the 19th and we're all going to get together that afternoon or evening. Uncle Donald is coming to St. Louis with Uncle Pete and Uncle Joe, but Aunt Rose has to go to Chicago. It's something she has to do--much as she hates missing being here. We're meeting up at Pio's in St. Charles which is kinda part of our family history going back 50 years. We're hoping lots of the second - and third generation - can join us so is you would RSVP by email we'll make a reservation.

Uncle Joe has to go back to Springfield on Monday for a dinner that evening for Lisa's nomination for Springfield TOY (Teacher of the Year) award. This is in addition to her being TOY nominee for World Language--the big event coming up in San Diego later on in the year.