Life still amazes me!

It's been a while since I last "posted" a blog (is that even what you do?  I'm still so confused with all of this blog stuff!).  Today was just a day that needs to be shared, so I thought I should do so.

First, it's been a busy week in the restaurant, which we really enjoy!  It makes the hours go by so much quicker than when we're "dead".  On Tuesday nights, Janet and I (OK, Janet) are (is) taking a cake decorating class at Michael's.  We make (OK, Janet makes) wonderful cakes that we sell each day in the restaurant.  Sister-in-law Cheryl makes some as well, and the restaurant is well known for these desserts.

But, we don't do "fancy" cakes.  We've allowed people to bring in special cakes for their occasions, which a). gives us problems with the Health Dept., b). doesn't give us much needed income, and c). just seems wrong in principal to me.  (I know I'm in the minority, but when I go to the movies, I buy their popcorn--I don't smuggle in some from home--it's just who I am).

Anyway, by taking this course, we are hoping that we can start making some of those cakes and have them available for people to purchase from us, instead of others.  And I've got to tell you, I'm having the time of my life in these classes.  I'm the only man in the class (officially making me the only male "eye candy".)  But spending the time with Janet away from the restaurant doing something she enjoys is priceless to me.  The fact that she gets the icings and food colorings all over herself just has me rolling off the chair in laughter.  And I've discovered that laughter is a good thing lately.

Beyond this enjoyment, son Josh was here since my last "post", along with Janet's daughter Dana and grandson Tyler.  We had such a wonderful time while they were here, and miss them greatly already.  Finally, today we had a wonderful visit from our St. Louis friend and great love, Sharon Vaughn, who was one of my employees 6 or 7 years ago.  She came with family and spent a while with us at the restaurant on their way through town.  We had a great time catching up a little, and it was so good to see her.

All for now.  Hope everyone's life is heading in the direction they enjoy.  Janet and I have discovered church again here in Branson, and it makes such a difference in our lives.  Come to Branson and join us for a meal and a church service!