I am feeling very bad about not posting for so long but have been very busy at work and at home.

John had to have Carpal Tunnel surgery and is still recovering. He has not much use in his left hand yet because he has to wear a brace.

Good newsare that our youngest son Mark and his wife Lisa are expecting a baby in June 2006. We are all very excited and wish them the best.

Found a new "multi directional knitting" group on the web last week and just had to join. Yesterday, I had to try this fairly new technique and am showing how far I got yesterday. I don't want to say too much about it because it is a surprise present for someone. I have also attached a picture of my niece Andrea and her husband Brant, who came to visit us a couple of weeks ago.