Update

I thought I'd give a quick update, but can't think of much to say now. I think I'm just tired. Ben is now doing four day alerts. Thanks to those of you who have sent or called with recipes! It is fun for me to get them, and helpful! Thank you, thank you. We are happy for all of you with new homes, or soon to be in new homes. I'm sorry none of you need to build a new chimney, but if you'd like to help rebuild ours, you're welcome to come to North Dakota! You're welcome anytime anyway! It is actually now in the 60's and sometimes 70's. Wow! We even have a few buds on trees. The boys found a salamander in the backyard a couple of weeks ago when it was in the 40's- finally broke freezing. It's amazing, we defrost just a tiny bit and already the bugs and reptiles come out! We are so happy for spring! We hope all of you enjoy spring as well!

Quick Question

I can now set up this blog so that only invited people can read it. That would allow us to update each other with addresses and telephone numbers safely, which would be nice. However, if you ever refer friends to look at pictures on the blog or something, then you may not want to hide the content.

When you get a chance, make a comment and let me know what you would like to do.

Benges on the Move

Congratulations on the sale of Kirk's home and his pending move. Kirk, when do you actually close and move into your new place? Let us know so Ben, Daryl and I can come help you. (No pansy excuses about it being too far, OK men?)

Tara and David Simmonds are now moved in, correct? Everyone OK there?

Kirk and Tara, if you get a chance, you oughtta post a picture, too.

Susan and I just had an offer accepted on a home in Layton. It is very nice and in a very nice part of town, just past Fruit Heights. It is pretty large and has 6 bedrooms and some really neat features like an intercom and central vacuum. I am having a hard time getting psyched, though, because I really thought the Orem home we missed out on would have been perfect, and would have been pretty close to family in Utah. But, if there is nothing seriously wrong with it (like our van not being able to fit in the garage), I think we will take it. Take a tour, if you'd like.

Steven Colbert

I'm a big fan of the Colbert report. This one made me laugh.

It Just Makes Me Laugh

I used to photograph my action figures when I was young, too.

Help Desk

Kirk shared this with me awhile back. If you have a fast enough connection, please enjoy.

That Was Fast

We accepted an offer on the house. We will close in May but won't need to move out until about the middle of June. I think that is quite a blessing. Sorry none of you get the carbonated beverage, though.

The buyer is Sean "Roombus" (spelling?) Hansen from Fountain Green. Dad knows him. Anybody else know him?

Homely News

I think everyone knows all or most of the the big Benge news, but I thought I would post something since we often aren't real good at posting news.

Tara and David found a home in Springville and are moving. In fact, I think they are moving a bunch of stuff today, but I don't know when they will actually start living there. Tara and David, be sure to send us all an email with your new address, phone number, etc. (you probably won't want to post it on this site).

It is a good thing they are leaving Mom & Dad's basement because our house is also now for sale. We have it listed by a realtor but are also able to sell it by owner, and I would like to offer an incentive to the family: if you refer someone to our home and they buy it without assistance of a real estate agent, I will give you a 2 liter bottle of pop (of your choice) and $250. You may be asking yourself how I am able to offer 250 clams. Answer: 1) that ain't nothin' compared to what a real estate agent will get (and please remember that we can sell it cheaper if we don't pay a real estate agent), and 2) I doubt you would be able to do it. Let the games begin. We are asking for $1.5 million, but have it listed for $268,000. I hope it sells.

I sometimes wonder if trying to get a bigger place is selfish, and if such a move is wise or not. After all, I bet Grandma and Grandpa Walker would have felt like royalty to put 13 people in a house as big as ours and let them stretch out. But, it seems like a good thing to do.

I'm not done yet. Kirk is also selling his home. He has found another, and the owner accepted his offer, which is contingent upon the sale of his home. Thus, I am certain Kirk would also appreciate you sending business his way. I don't know what kind of incentives he is offering, but I am sure a big hug and a vow of eternal servitude are part of the deal. Wouldn't it be great for them to have a bigger place before Cherrie's parents come over?

Last of all, I wanted to tell you about a young lady I met yesterday just as Mom and Dad were pulling out of my driveway. She asked how much I was selling our home for, as she was renting just down the road but was looking to buy. After I gave her the information, she told me she grew up in the house, and she wanted to know if it still had the raspberry bushes. She was glad to know they were alive and productive, and that four fruit trees had been added. I told her I'd give her a great deal if she wanted to move back. I was surprised to talk to one of the prior residents because they had moved to Wisconsin.

Remember: 2 liter bottle of pop and $250. Eternal servitude. Etc.

We love you all and pray for you daily. Don't be strangers, and don't be stranger than me.