Dale had a nice birthday yesterday. We had the lamb for dinner - the one we got for you when you'd be home. We enjoyed it. Apple pie instead of cake. We gave him a sleeping bag as soon they will be camping again near the Dam. He was pleased. Also got him a shirt but the sleeves are too short so will have to exchange it.
We were at the Valley today for church. Didn't mind missing Easter here as it was communion and we are of the old school and don't think you need to have it so often. (Palm Sun, Holy Thurs.) The children of the S.s. [Sunday school] has their program as part of the service and Dad had a baptism and the sermon. It was a nice Easter Sun. Afterwards we went to Jamestown and the Steak House for a special Easter dinner of baked ham and it was delicious. Crowded, too. Next Sat. nite at the Valley they are having slides by an exchange student from Sweden followed by a Sugar Party. Atkins have maple trees and will provide the syrup. It should be fun. It's nice as they seem to want us to be there for the activities.
Arlene Mullin's grandmother died, 95 and someone suggested Dad have a part in the funeral so the pastor called. But Dad said no he didn't want to start that as when the next old member died they'd want it again so Dad said no and I think the pastor was glad. After all Dad had his day and just because we are around doesn't mean he has to be in on these things. Cindy Brader would like Dad to marry them but realizes she has to have the present pastor but we will be invited to the wedding and that is how it should be.
After the service Thurs. nite Bill and Gen Brader came over for coffee and they couldn't believe all the things that Dad has done to the house. They were amazed at the things he can do. So many people put up paneling because it is easier than papering. We might put paneling in the little bedroom when we get to that next fall. Dad got 5 replacement windows (on sale) for the bedrooms. The single ones. They are smaller so Dad will have to do some filling in..they are double pane windows and they open out for easy cleaning. I hope we can get new windows before next winter for the windows in our and Dale's rooms facing the st. as so much cold breeze comes in. I read in an article that if your windows are more than 25 years old they should be replaced. We're working toward that.
I'll have to do some bragging. Last Mon. the menu called for sweet rolls for dessert so I made about 600 cinnamon rolls from scratch and that was a big job. But they were appreciated and I got many compliments so that helped. But I wouldn't care to do that again as it is too much for one person is such a short period. I am appreciating the long weekend we have over Easter. Fri. and Mon. Fri. aft. we went to Erie and tomorrow we'll probably to go J.town for lunch. Have to make hay while the sunshines on my days off.
How did the election come out for Mary? I was thinking of her last Tues.
Gen called last Sun. and when Bob was home after basic training they took him out to eat. He looks good and likes the service. He is getting further training in office work and will go to Germany for a year. She also said Johnny is making friends and doing good in school. I hope he can find some friends as he is too dependent on his parents and Edith.
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