Saturday, 3/14/26, Bill went to the Men's breakfast at Grace Valley, I went to Faith Rider's Chapter meeting, came home and took a nap, Bill and Max got here to target practice, Bruce came with some Keltec coffee, Melissa and Evan came over, Bill and Evan went to Culvers, Melissa and I watched my Toby Mac Videos,

Papa and Isaac at the Men's breakfast

I had to wear the Birthday Hat while everyone sang to me at Faith Rider's meeting this morning.  The candles are in the back and don't show so it looks like a bonnet

I saw that Bill and Max and went outside to see what they were working on.  Of course it is for their target practice!  They have so much fun together.

I got a pot of the Keltec coffee Bruce brought over going, then Melissa came and we made banana bread.  She had mashed the bananas up at home and I called her.  She asked me if I had the ingredients for banana bread and I did so I told her to just come over and make it at my house.

Bill and Max cleaning guns after target practice

Max brought Kit Kat a toy with catnip in it.  She didn't seem to want it as long as we were outside.  She just wanted attention.  We came in the house and a few minutes later looked out the window and she was playing with it and loved it.

When Evan and Bill got back from Culvers, we played a game of Donkey. It was Evan's first time.  Poor Evan....He lost and had to say Hee Haw...It sure was a close game between him and papa after us girls went out.  I was the winner!

We both got up a 8 and got ready.  Bill left to go to the men's breakfast at Rody's church and I left to go to Faith Rider's Chapter meeting.  Bill had fun at the breakfast at church.  I had fun at my breakfast with a great group of friends.  There were 24 that came to the chapter meeting.  There was good fellowship while we ate great food and then a good meeting and a great message from Chaplain Elaine.  I almost got out of wearing the birthday hat, but at the last minute they thought of it.  Wes told me to pick a gift out of the birthday bag, but I told him I didn't need anything.  Then Gayla said I needed candy, so she gave me a butterfinger candy bar.  I was pretty happy to have that.  We went out to pay and there was a long line.  Sabrina told me to go behind Wes because that was the end of the line.  I was looking for friend Wes, but she read the name on a kids shirt.  I got behind him and he told us his name wasn't Wes it now Conor.  He was just wearing his grandpa's flannel and it had his name on it.  He was with 3 friends.  He and one of them had already graduated from SVSU and he pointed out one who was still there and was going to become a teacher and another still gooing there.  They all shared a house together.  He asked me what I had for breakfast and was super nice.  I went to give him a little Jesus figure and told him he could take Jesus with him all the time and he told me he already had one on his dashboard of his car.  He told me I should give it to one of the other guys.  I picked the teacher to be.  He thanked me and was so happy to get it.  They were sure super nice kids.  

When I got home, I unloaded the dishwasher, got my friend Vikki's birthday gifts out and ready to wrap, but the extra coffee Kimmy and Jared got me in the freezer downstairs, fed the fish, and watered my plants.  Then I took a nap.  I didn't think I fell asleep, but when Bill and Max got here, Bill came in and said I was sound asleep.  When I got up I saw they were outside and went out to see what they were working on.  Max looked up at me and smiled and said hi to me right away before I even said anything.  I asked him if he wanted a pop and he said yes, so I was heading toward the house and saw Bruce going from the back to the front of the house.  I followed him an told him they were out back.  He told me had had some Keltec coffee beans that Max wanted him to order so he could try it.  Max doesn't drink coffee, but he wanted to try this brand.  I ground up the coffee I needed for a pot of coffee and got it going.  Then I talked to Melissa and we decided she should come here and make the banana bread.  I loved it when Evan walked in.  He hasn't been over in a while.  I helped Melissa make the banana bread and it was fun doing it together.  Evan swept and washed the steps and used my long handled swiffer to clean the cobwebs out of the rafters in the basement.  I'm glad that's done.  Melissa and I listened to my Toby Mac videos and she sang along with some.  She loves Toby Mac too.  She had already watched Vikki's.  Max and Bruce had wet socks and shoes from walking in our soggy back yard, so were going home and then going to walk the dogs at some park.  Max gave Kit Kat a toy that Melissa has kept for him in the van.  They had forgotten to give it to Kit Kat last time they were over.  Kit Kat sure loved it and was so happy and playful.  Melissa and I had so much fun hanging out.  Bill and Evan went out for a burger.  Melissa wasn't hungry because she and Bruce had got subs.  I had a bowl of my soup.  Evan came upstairs and watched to some Toby Mac Videos with us. Evan showed us some cool gymnastics he can do.  They had to leave, so Bill and I read our Bibles after that.  I read my book the eye doctor gave me for my upcoming surgery.  I start my eye drops tomorrow.  I worked on my blog after that.  We had jello with fruit and BelVita snacks for our treat.  

Friday, 3/13/26, Eli's school was cancelled because of the snowstorm and high winds, The school by Vikki's house was cancelled so she kept the kids home, they decided to come later if the snow melted and the roads were good, Kimmy took Jacob for a haircut first, We had fun hanging around for the rest of the day, we played Donkey with Eli and Jacob

We were so happy to have Jacob here before he goes back to college

Peyton was a sweetie and made brownies for us

We were happy Isaac came.  Rody had the day off so Isaac could have stayed home.

Such a fun day with 4 grandkids able to come 

Jack in the back row on the left next to the really tall boy. He's on tour with his school for choir.  They were in Chicago last night

Hailey and her friends in Outer Banks with a beautiful sunset behind them

I got up early, but called Kimmy to make sure she knew there was a severe weather advisory and really high winds.  Eli's school was already cancelled she said.  I was glad she was going to wait until later to come and only if the roads were good.  Vikki kept the kids home because the school by her house was cancelled so she didn't want to drive on bad roads. Vikki and the kids got here and we talked to Kimmy on the phone.  I had a few brownies left so we ate them and then Peyton wanted to make more brownies so everyone else coming could have some. Kimmy, Jacob and Eli came after Jacob got a hair cut.  It was around Noon I think, but didn't really look at the time.  Bill went and picked up some water jugs for the water cooler.  We ate at 1:30.  The kids had pizza and we girls and Bill had vegetable soup.  Peyton wasn't hungry.  

We watched Toby Mac Videos from the night before so the boys could see them.  Kimmy had already watched them.  Then Eli, Jacob, Papa and I played a game of Donkey. Jacob went out first so was the winner.  We thought Bill was going to be stuck with the donkey, but at the last Bill was able to give lots of numbers and the donkey in a row to Isaac.  He went out, then I went out.  Poor Isaac lost.  You never can tell who is going to get stuck with the donkey in that game.  

Jacob went outside and picked up some of our recycling that was in the yard that the wind blew.  That was so nice of him as we told him not to because of the hight winds.

Everybody left around 6.  Kimmy said it made her nervous driving the van in those high winds.  They had really picked up speed by the time she left.  I was happy to hear she was home.  

Thursday, 3/11/26, Went to Marie's, Went to Jeremy Camp, Crowder and Toby Mac Hits Deep Tour Concert! It was awesome!

Consumers Energy saw we had an outdated dehumidifier in the basement so they gave us this brand new one for free during energy inspection

Vikki, me, Peyton, and Rody walking from the parking lot to the Toby Mac Hits Deep Concert

At the Jeremy Camp, Crowder and Deep Hits Tour Concert in Saginaw

Jeremy Camp was the first singer and band

                                     

Crowder and his band was next

Toby Mac and his band were on last and did a 2 hour concert. 

Vikki, me and Peyton....It's black and white and dark but was the only one I was looking the right way in

Peyton with Toby Mack in the background singing

Carrying a Banner saying He would believe in Jesus til he died.  Me too!

On our way out, we saw these signs to get pictures by!  What a fun night!

Peyton with the Toby Mac "I Need a Little Church Right Now" shirt I got her

Us three girls!

Toby Mac singing 1st song....Light Shine Briight

Toby Mac singing You Were there Faithfully

Forrest Frank singing on the Screen with Toby Mac

In the morning, I made vegetable soup and brownies.  I put some of both in containers to take to Marie and Roy.  I left to go visit them.  We had a nice 2 hour visit.  Marlee came to clean the house for them.  She goes to church with us and is a great friend.  It was nice to get to talk to her for a few minutes.  Before I left we all prayed for each other and needs of others too.  Marie gave me a loaf of pumpkin bread to take home.  On the way home, I talked to Laicey for a while, then Vikki called me to see what time I wanted to get to the Toby Mac Concert tonight. We decided 6 would be a good time.  I got home and Bill and I had soup for dinner, then I went to pick up Vikki, Peyton and Rody.  We paid, but got a good parking spot.  It was a sold out concert!  This was our 3rd Toby Mac Concert.  The other two were quite a while back.  We loved hearing Jeremy Camp and Crowder too.  They are both amazing Christian singers.  We had seen Crowder before at Rock the Island in Saginaw.

It was such a fun and amazing night.  We stood for almost 4 hours.  We had a 15 minute break when the volunteers passed out Food for the Hungry Pamplets for those who wanted to sponsor kids.  We already have a Compassion Girl and a Food for the Hungry Boy.  It is such a blessing to sponsor them.  Toby Mac came out after that and his part of the concert lasted 2 hours.  It was just amazing and so good to see him worshipping after his 21 year old son passed away 6 1/2 years ago.  Vikki posted his testimony on her Facebook page.

It didn't take long and I dropped Vikki, Rody and Peyton off and then decided to pick up my prescription before going home.  There was only one car ahead of me so it was very quick.  

I was glad I thought of it.  I got home, read my Bible and went to bed.

Wed., 3/11/26, Went to Hobby Lobby, then to Target. Met Maddy at Chic Fil A, took a nap, went to Vikki's to see Rehvyn, Bible Study

Chandler at Chic Fil A when we were getting ready to leave today

He's such a sweet baby

I told Rehvyn to show me his smile and he showed papa his smile instead

Then he showed me his smile

Playing at Grammy's little table with his cars

Showing me his smile again

Us with our sweet great grandson!  We are so blessed!

Evan with the other kids that went to Bethlehem School.  They went back to day to help and read to the younger kids.  Evan was so excited to go.  Melissa and I even prayed they wouldn't have a snow day because there was a chance of icy roads.  Jack was going on his Golden Voice Choir Tour this morning too and that was another reason we didn't want school cancelled.  

I got up at 8 and Bill got up at around 9.  I took an early shower and got ready.  I started a load of laundry then at 10:00 I went to Hobby Lobby and then to target. I didn't find anything I wanted at Hobby Lobby, so will use my gift card another time.  I got got some CeraVe skin cleanser at Target and also a couple of small Rubbermaid air tight containers to put some of the coffee from Kimmy in.  I walked around until Maddy let me know she was leaving her 6 wk. checkup appointment and heading to Chic Fil A.  I got there about 5 minutes before she did.  I opened the doors for her because she was carrying baby in the carseat.  We had a yummy lunch and a good visit.  The baby woke up and she fed the baby and I held him after that.  Then we got ready and left.  I was going to get the Hope Tote stuff but it was raining out so decided to wait for a nicer day.  

I unloaded the dishwasher when I got home.  Then we both took a nap.  It was a rainy dreary day so that's a perfect day for a nap.  Vikki and Kenzie FaceTimed me when I was just waking up.  Kenzie and Rehvyn were 30 minutes away from Vikki's.  They invited us to come over before Bible Study.  I warmed up 4 big chicken strips and some fries and we ate, then left to go to Vikki's.  Rehvyn was happy to see us and gave us hugs when we picked him up.  He kept telling us to watch when he did something or if we stood up he would pat the chair and say sit and then show us something.  He is the cutest kiddo.  He had fun playing with all of Grammy's toys.  Bill took him a mat with the alphabet and pictures on it that talks when you push letters or sings when you push pictures.  Rehvyn had fun with that too.  He also loved the tow truck I brought so he could use it on his matchbox cars.  He played with it alot.  He sure knows how to play good and keep himself entertained.  Such a good boy.  We sure enjoyed spending time with him.  It was nice seeeing Isaac too.  I should have taken a picture before he left for church, but I forgot.  I did get my hug though.  We got to visit with Rody some before he left too.  Kenzie had taken Peyton shopping with her, then dropped her off at their church for youth group.  

Bill and I left when it was time to go to our Bible Study on the Holy Spirit.  It was our last night until another Bible Study starts in April.  It sure was a great study and the next one will be too.  Pastor had cookies for all of us after Bible Study was over.  Yum!  

We came home and Melissa let me know that Jack had texted her and was at his host home.  They had to do one concert right after they arrived at their destination.  Jack and his friend were staying at a host home.  He told Melissa they were staying in the garage.  Melissa wondered if he was going to be warm enough.  Then Jack sent a video and the garage had been turned into a beautiful apartment.  He is going to be very comfortable.  I am proud of him using his amazing voice for the Lord and touching hearts.  Bill and I had been reading our Bibles.  I stopped to do the Parable Devotion with Melissa and then after we hung up, I finished reading my Bible and did my prayer books.  

It was a fun day and so good to see Rehvyn.