2/28/17...Went to breakfast group, went to Cathy's dad's funeral, Had care group

Went to our breakfast.  Wes and Gayla weren't there because Wes had an appointment.  It was Phyllis and Andy's Anniversary so I took the cute picture above.  They are such a sweet couple.  Took some coupons to Melissa's afterwards, but just stuck them in the storm door.  Didn't want to catch what she has so being careful.  We headed to Cathy Krause's dad's funeral after that.   Cathy did a good job reading memories and thoughts she had of her dad.  After the funeral, Bill and I drove to see Brittany and Nolan's house they are building.  It is beautiful and on a beautiful setting.  We went back to the church for the funeral dinner.  Brittany was happy when we told her we went and saw it,  We sat with a couple and the lady was a cousin to Mary Fisher.  Her mom was a sister to Mary's dad.  We had care group and had a new couple who just started coming to our church come.  They were really sweet and they know Bill's sister, Pammie.  They worked together at Baker Perkins.  Sure is a small world.

2/27/17...So sad that Family Christian Book Store is closing....

I went and got the groceries I need for Florida trip.  Went to the Family Book Store and my heart sank as I saw the Store Closing signs in the windows.  I heard they were closing on the radio, but I didn't think it would be so soon.  The workers I talked to had just been told and were very sad.  I will miss going there with my friend, Vikki, after our get togethers.  That's another reason that I am sad.
Went and got Holly's shower gift so I won't have to go late after getting back from Florida.
Got a lot ready for our trip and some stuff packed today.  Watched the movie, Priceless.  So sad what goes on in our world.  Praying hard for those who are victims of sex trafficking.  This movie really moved my heart.

2/26/17..Went to church, went to Wes and Gayla's house, Went back to church for prayer service

Della had her lamb!  So cute and she's a really good mom

We went to church in the morning.  Gayla's brother and sister-in-law visited our church and sat by us.  I taught Sunday School.   Bev Daubert's daughter was here from Alaska and her little girl, Sophia, was in my class.  I told her that when her mom was a baby, we were babysitting her and Bill got a baby bottle ready for her.  He just sat the top on instead of screwing it on.  When he went to feed Lisa the bottle, the milk came out and covered her face.  We could only see her eyes.  We called him the Milk Man after that.  The kids all laughed at that one.  We did lots of fun things in class with our lesson and the kids had fun.  After we got home, we ate and then at 3 we went to Wes and Gayla's to talk about our trip.  Gayla made a banana cake, so we had that, ice cream and coffee while we talked. We left there and went back to church for an amazing, worshipful, prayer service.  The Holy Spirit moved in powerful ways and many hearts were touched.  Came home and relaxed and watched a movie.

2/25/17...Went to a seminar on the prophetic gifts, then celebrated Eli's Birthday, then went to the Camper show with Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac

Cute picture of Evan and his class working on numbers.  Borrowed it from Facebook.

Fun birthday celebration for our Eli.  Big 7 year old almost!

Yummy cupcakes Kimmy made for Eli's Birthday.  They tasted as good as they look. Silly brothers of his too!

Love this picture of Eli with his mommy and daddy

Eli loved playing with his nerf gun

Adam, Eli and Jacob looking very handsome before they go to get their pictures taken

Isaac and Peyton in the toy hauler camper

Running down the ramp!

Cute of Peyton.  I was taking a picture of the nice wooden coat holder and then looked and saw her and told her to smile!

This morning we went to a teaching at church on prophecy.  It was very good and the Holy Spirit sure was present.  So glad we went.  Came home and Kimmy, Jared and the boys came shortly after.  We celebrated Eli's birthday as we leave for Florida on his birthday.  We ate and then sang to Eli and had his birthday cupcakes.  He was so cute today.  The cupcakes sure were good!  Thanks Kimmy!  Eli opened his present after that.  He sure was happy with it.  Loved how happy he was and excited to play with it.  What a fun time with all the boys today.  Had to get extra hugs for when we are in Florida. They got ready to go have their pictures taken at Penney's.  The boys looked so handsome.
After they left, I went and met Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac at the Camper Show at the Ryder Center.  We had fun with the kids seeing all the campers.  Isaac loved trying all the switches in the campers.  They both were so good and well behaved.  Lots of fun for sure.  Afterwards we went in the center and they got candy and suckers.  We left after that.  Found out that Cathy Krause's dad passed away today.  He was 90 and had just been at Kyle and Ellen's wedding a week ago dancing and having fun.  He and his wife had been married 76 years and won the dance where they have people who have been married for so many years sit down.  They were the last couple standing and were so cute.  I won Amy Ward at Words with Friends tonight.  Bill and I have both been trying to beat her and haven't been able to until now.  She's really good at it.

2/24/17...Went to the Sports zone, Picked up cabbage rolls at Freeland United Methodist Church, Went to Vickey and Jeff's and prayed for Jeff's foot., Went to Hailey's Spelling B

Looked out and saw this big old Hawk sitting by the bird feeder.  It flew and then I remembered I had just let Mocha out so I ran to get her.  She was in the garage shaking so must of knew she shouldn't go out.

Hailey spelling a word in the spelling B.

Hailey waiting in line at the spelling B

Proud of Hailey!

Hailey giving me a smile (then the lady stuck the paper right in front of Hailey's face.  I got the picture just in time.

Bill in his comfy rocking chair at the Camper Show with his new marshmallow roasting sticks that extend.  He talked the guy down about $1.50.  He's a wheeler dealer!

Criss crossing his sticks

Wes getting pretty comfy!  He and Gayla bought two  of these chairs.  See the big boxes behind.  Bill carried two of them together out to the car because he didn't want Wes carrying them after heart surgery not long ago.  Bill's a good man!

Boys will be boys!  Wes and Bill having fun at the Camper Show with the marshmallow sticks.  They have a multi purpose I guess.  Gayla taking a picture

Yummy dessert Amy and I made with cinnamon rolls and apples and some other ingredients.  Easy and delicious.  I will be making this again.

Went to the Sportszone and walked 2 and 1/4 miles.  Came home and Bill said Wes and Gayla want to go to the camper show with us and then out to eat to discuss our trip to Florida.  We said ok.  Went to Freeland to pick up Homemade Egg Rolls from the church.  They are yummy.  Left to go to Vickey and Jeff's to take an elevated toilet seat for Jeff to use after his foot surgery.  Visited with them and then prayed for Jeff before leaving.  Went to Vikki's and didn't go in but handed some medicine for the kids and some egg rolls in to her at the door.  Left there and went to Hailey's spelling B.  Just as I walked down the hall and got in front of the bathroom door, Melissa came out of it.  Good timing.   Hailey did good and got second place in her class.  Very proud of her and how she works hard and gets good grades in school.  When the spelling B was almost over, I got a message from Amy Ward asking if Bill and I liked onions and green peppers in our pasta sauce.  I checked and realized we were supposed to be going there for dinner.  (we had talked about it but I didn't know it was for sure). I let Bill know and he called Wes and Gayla and told them we could go to the camper show, but would have to go to dinner with them tomorrow instead.  The Spelling B ended and I headed home.  Bill and I went to the Ryder Center and got in the elevator.  As we were going down, we could see Wes and Gayla out the window of the elevator.  They had just got there.  We had fun looking at all the campers and got plenty of exercise.  Afterwards, we bought bamboo pillows.  Gayla got a pillow for her too.  We saw them at Sam's for $84 and here they were having a sale for the same kind for $19.  Wes and Gayla got two reclining chairs.  We had fun sitting in them and goofing around.  I was happy Bill poked holes in the boxes for his hands to go in and carried both of them so Wes wouldn't have to.  Wes still has to be careful after his heart surgery.  Went to Dennis and Amy's after that.  Surprised to see Dennis Watkins there too.  Happily Surprised.  He just got back from at trip down by southern California last night.  We ate chicken parmesan and then Amy and I made a delicious apple cinnamon  dessert.  We played Horsecollar after that.  It was a really fun game we played there before.  Amy was the winner.  Afterward, we prayed over Amy and Dennis and prayed for their family.  Then we walked through their new house and prayed in each of the rooms.  They love the Lord and are having many attacks from the enemy (Satan) so we took authority in the name of Jesus(Name above every name)  Love them and that God brought us together.

2/23/17...Picked Kenzie up to spend the day, Went to Elder's and wives meeting at Pastor's house, Got haircut

Spent the day with this sweet granddaughter!

Crystal put this picture of me and Celeste on Facebook today.  So many great teaching memories with all of my sweet kiddos through the years.  Celeste is a big 7th grader now.

I went to get my hair cut at Catherine's today.  We had a really nice visit while she did my hair.  After I left her house, I went to pick up Mykenzie.  It was another beautiful day with 50 degree temps today.  We were eating our soup and Kimmy called to say she was stopping in.  I quick heated up a bowl of veggie soup for her to have when she got here.  She didn't have long tasty because she had to get back to check on Della.  We enjoyed her visit lots though.  Kimmy dropped off the birthday gift I ordered for Eli.  She picked it up after her dentist appt.  Kenzie baked my dump cake for the Elder's meeting tonight and also made a white cake for her papa.  He was very happy of course.  She helped me do some cleaning I needed to get done before I go to Florida.  We looked through some old pictures which was fun.  She is sure fun to be around.  It was nice getting with the Elders and their wives.  Joan made us delicious pasta and chicken parmesan.  Tina made a yummy salad and I brought the dessert Kenzie made.  We had a good meeting.  Love this group God has put together.

2/22/17...65 degrees out and beautiful! Had Hailey come spend girl time with me.

I was happy to see Peyton and Isaac (and Lenny) got out of the house after being sick

Cute picture of Shani and James

It was so nice out, Mocha and I sat out.  She enjoyed the sun and I read my Bible and enjoyed my time with the Lord!

Hailey had fun on the trampoline

She sure is good at flips

Went to sports zone and walked 3 miles.  A young guy that walks super fast and reminds me of Louise's grandson, Nick, always passes me really fast (and I think I am walking pretty fast).  Today he slowed down when he got next to me and told me he liked my shirt.  I wore my shirt that says "Living free to worship Him" on it that I got at a ladies church retreat.  Love when someone comments on my tee shirts with Christian Sayings on them.   I came home and made vegetable soup.  Took some to Vikki for when they are better.  Wore my face mask and washed my hands really good when I dropped it off.  Came home and decided to check and see if Hailey could come over if she didn't have too much homework.  Got a call that she wanted to come so I went to pick her up.  Took her to Taco Bell and then we came home and she jumped on the trampoline.  After that we watched the movie, Do You Believe.  Went to Aldi's and Walmart to walk around before I took her home.  Sure had fun with that sweetie.  Was happy to hear Vikki, Rody and the kids got out today and were feeling better.  Then I got messages saying Vikki and Peyton weren't feeling good again.  Praying.

2/21/17 Went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned.

Went to breakfast, had devotions and took prayer requests.  Left there and stopped at Melissa's to drop Hailey shirt off.  Went to get some groceries at Kroger's after that.  Went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned.  My hygienist told me the dentist stayed home sick today.  She cleaned my teeth, talking constantly.  She lives on our road.  She said she wants to come to our church sometime.  It was raining, but was warm out still.  The sun came out in the afternoon which was nice.  Finished doing the newsletter for Faith Riders and got it sent out.  Bill went to an officer's meeting, but I am staying home to get some packing for Florida done.

2/20/17....Peyton, Isaac and Vikki are sick today. So nice out that I hung our sheets out on the line.

Isaac with his bucket and Peyton laying around.  Poor sweeties are sick along with their mommy today.  

Love having sheets on the line.  They smell so good when they go back on the bed.

I was shopping today and found this cute shirt for Hailey for $3.  Couldn't pass that up.

Mikayla, Hailey, Alli and Kelly at Bavarian Lodge for Mikayla's 13th Birthday Celebration

Was sad to see that Vikki, Peyton and Isaac are real sick.  Praying for them to feel better fast.  Got ready and did laundry.  Beautiful out so I hung it out on the line to dry.  I went shopping after that.  I was trying to find a cover up for swimming.  I went to Walmart, Target, Gordmans, Burlingtons, TJ Max's, Kohls, and then Meijer's.  Found one at Kohls but it was $40 and no way was I going to pay that.  I left to go to my last store, Meijer's and found one and it was on sale for $17.  It's pretty much like the one Vikki had gotten me which I loved.  I also found a $5 top I liked for me and a $3 for Hailey.  Borrowed this picture of the girls at Mikayla's birthday party.  What a great group of girls who love the Lord!  Thankful Hailey has such nice friends.

2/19/17... Went to church, went for a mile walk, went for a motorcycle ride

Shani's little guy is crawling all over and pulling himself up to stuff now.

Beautiful weather in the high 50's.  Nice day for a ride!!!

Going down River Rd.

Loved seeing this eagle's nest with two eagles sitting in the tree by it

Melissa and Bruce's family room turned out beautiful.  What a difference with the wallpaper and chair rail down and newly painted walls.  Bruce did a great job!

We went to church.  Stacie and Kody were there today.  Isaac was worshipping so cute.  Came home and got a text that Peyton was sick and crying because her legs hurt. Started praying right away.
I went for a walk because it was so nice outside.  Got about a mile down the road and heard a motorcycle coming.  Bill told me to hop on and we rode home to get dressed for a longer motorcycle ride.  We went 30 miles.  It was so nice and I didn't get cold at all.  When we were going down River Rd., I saw an eagle's nest with two eagles sitting in the tree by it.  This is the fourth next close by around here that I know of.  Love seeing them.  We turned around so I could take a picture.

2/18/17...Went to Kyle and Ellen's Wedding, Bill helped do the service

                            Loved going to Kyle Krause's wedding today.  

Not the clearest picture, but I love the way Kyle and his mom are looking at each other.  So cute!

Cathy, Kyle and Tim

Pastor Joliff, Bill and Kyle waiting while the wedding party comes down the aisle

Nolan and Brittany

Cute sign the boys are carrying

Ellen and her dad

Bill doing part of the wedding but I was at an angle where I couldn't get him in the picture

I borrowed these pictures someone on the other side of the church took of Bill doing his part of the wedding.

Cute picture.  It reminded Vikki and I of the video of Kyle as a baby a few months old where he would stick his lips out when they told him to and then stop and then do it again over and over.  It was so funny.  Guess he was practicing for this day!

Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Krause

Pretty excited couple

Cathy, Tim, me and Bill

Me and the love of my life

My beautiful, precious girls

Cute picture of Vikki and Rody

Bill and his cute smile

 Cute picture of Jared and Kimmy at the reception

 Cutie Melissa and I 

Tim and Cathy

Bill, Tim and Pastor Joliff

Bill took me to I Hop for breakfast this morning.  Great breakfast!  Stopped to get a card for the wedding afterwards.  We went to Kyle's wedding today.  Bruce didn't go because he took their kids to the Hockey game.  Hailey was singing the American National Anthem and the Canadian National Anthem at the Dow Event Center with the choir from her school.  They sounded amazing on the video.  The wedding was very nice and Bill did a great job.  We have always been very close with Krause's and the kids call us Aunt and Uncle.  It was such an honor for Bill to be asked to do part of the wedding.  

We had a nice time at our family table at the reception.  Pastor Joliff sat with us too. The food was yummy and so was the cake.  I am so proud of my girls and their husbands.  They are always so sweet and are great examples for the Lord.  

How blessed we are!  Kimmy and Jared got lots of calls from Adam.  Papa and I were happy to get to talk to him too.  Happy no lambs came while they were at the wedding or reception.