If you're female, two possible fates await you. You can become a grumpy old lady or an old lady laughing. And then you die. Find something to smile about every day.

My Wish came True!

For many years I have wanted my very own trampoline.

For Mother's Day my kids and Garry went together and really surprised me!

The Friday before Mother's Day Garry and I came home to Ryan, Beth, and Mary, and all their kids putting the final touches on the construction of my beautiful blue padded 11' tramp.

I can sit down and bounce back up with no problem, as you can see. As long as I use the ladies room before, I can jump and jump and jump. At first my legs tingled and itched and I had to rest.

But now I can jump for a lot longer. I love it when little Tanner wants to jump with "just grandma" and no one else. I love it when the kids come over and all pile on and laugh and play even with out me. It is one the the best gifts I have ever, ever, received. Thank you, everyone!

Sophie with Mary and Tanner and Hailey

Tanner was wrestling with Mary while Gar was working on the swing.

I love how Sophie had to snuggle into the middle of the play - so typical!

All with Miss Hailey's supervision of course!

Grandpa's Tuesday Project

Take one good strong tree . . .

Carefully screw in 4" eye bolts . . .

with wife holding the ladder . . .

Add a masterfully crafted wooden seat with the proper twisted nylon rope.

Level it all out - this takes at least 30 minutes!

Test ride - Grandpa!

Test ride - Grandma!

Approval from Mary but not from Tanner!

Most important approval of all from Hailey Karlson, herself!