That was the easy way Sassy! Use the template definitely. A easy program (relatively speaking) to build or edit a site with is "Microsoft Frontpage." There, you can build a web page without having to mess with the HTML Coding too much. There are other, more powerful programs you could use, but for most of them, you would really have to know what you were doing.
I would highly recommend that you get the friend of your sons over to your place, for a basic web page tutoring. It is very easy once you know what you are doing, but if you don't it is very hard to explain. There also might be public basic web design classes or workshops in your community, hosted by the Better Business Bureau, or the Public Library. You will definitely want to check them out if so. Failing that, there are books on it in your library.
My last advice, is play with it. Think of it as big puzzle, and don't be afraid to push the buttons... Finally: save! save! save! save! save!
Good luck!