The Clarke Family News

31 March 2008 [Monday] Weather is still horrible. Carson starts his spring break this week, so he's home from school. Alex and TJ are in Hawaii all week, so it's quiet at the bus stop and nice! We were going to play catch at the bus stop tonight, but it was still raining this morning, so we stood under umbrella's instead. Work is very slow right now and I worry about job security down the line, as the tickets/work just aren't coming in. We are way behind from where we should be revenue wise. Good time to buckle down and pay the bills, with my bonus check and our tax refunds. But oh, how I would like a digital SLR camera....someday. I'm going to sell the Moto Guzzi and maybe be without a bike for awhile. See if I miss it, and use the money for who knows what. Maybe a new camera, and I think I would drive the Ural more if the Guzzi is gone. :) 30 March 2008 [Sunday] Mickey headed home after breakfast and Amanda and I did the second coat of paint on the ...

23 March 2008 [Sunday] Easter Sunday today. I really wish we would attend church. I'm nervous bringing the kids there as the one time Amanda tried it didn't work out well for her. Keegan would do OK, and Carson probably would, but Ian I'm not sure about. He would probably want to sit with us instead of attending the little classes they have. Anyways, we took it easy in the morning, then we headed out to buy the kids new 'jelly' shoes as they all need them bad. Unfortunately the entire mall was closed! Sears was open so we found a pair for Ian, but Keegan and Carson will have to wait until Amanada can make it back to the mall. We stopped for McDonalds before the mall. It was a treat for sure, but Amanda didn't eat a burger or fries because she's really watching what she eats. I'm proud of her for that. It tasted good, but afterwards we all felt horrible and made me confirm that I just don't want to eat that stuff anymore. Went home then a...