Spring is still lingering here in the inland Northwest.  Although we are starting to see the signs of warmer weather coming with our grass growing long and our garden is starting to sprout from the ground.  Yes this year we are trying our hands at growing a garden. We have planted all sorts of veggies from corn to lettuce and even some cantaloupe.  At the moment just our corn and green beans are starting to peak through the soil, which makes us very excited to see that some things survived the few nights below freezing temps.

Renae has been busy keeping the house clean as students go through a three week classes Spokane Turbine Center (STC).  It has been so fun and encouraging to get to know these guys that have come from all over the world to train here on the Kodiak.  We can hear what their stories are about living overseas and what kind of struggles they go through adjusting to life in a different culture.  It helps us see where we want to be and how the Lord is directing the path that we are on even though we cannot see very far along the path.  Renae is also enjoying the days she has to see Caleb grow up and develop into a little boy.  He is starting to learn to crawl on his hands and knees but still prefers to scoot on his tummy.  Caleb is also discovering how to open and shut the doors on cupboards, but his favorite thing to do so far in the kitchen is when the fridge door is open to try and get his head into the blast of cool air flowing out.

Tyler has been working on changes in the Kodiak System curriculum for the next class which will emphasis maintenance aspect of the PT6 engine and the airframe of the Kodiak.  While he and Jeremy Toews (the other intern instructor at Spokane Turbine Center) have been chipping away at the curriculum and they have been trying to get some flight training in the Kodiak the week before classes where scheduled  to start up.  Regrettably the Kodiak was delayed in Sandpoint ID at the Quest aircraft factory for modifications, so Tyler will have to wait a little more till he can finish his training in it.  While not at work, the lawn has started to grow as well as the weeds.  So he is busy spraying and mowing the lawn trying to make it look good.  Tyler has also been given a Mazda pickup truck from a friend.  This new little project was totaled by the insurance company because it was rear ended and the bumper fell off and the frame was a little bent.  It has been a good learning experience to try and heat and bend metal back to where they will fit again.  This little truck comes at a very good time because the Buick that Tyler has been driving around is starting to really show its age after only 261,000 miles.  We are very thankful to get this gift from these very generous people.