Sunday, 4/28/24, The boys and I ate breakfast, went to church, Bill and I went to our prayer groups, Vikki, Peyton, and I were all in the same class today. After church, we met Sue and Doug and Ron to plan our Michigan CMA Rally

Me, Isaac, Rody, Vikki, Jack, Eli, and Peyton in church waiting for the service to start.  Bill took the picture

Adam, Jack, Milo and Eli...Nice the boys have friends at our church

Vikki took this of our class today...The kids sure know the answers to the questions before I can even finish asking them. 

Peyton and Goldie at church

Kimmy hung the dangle prism I got for her while we stopped at the Farm Market so Danielle and Joey could meet Rehvyn.  It looks so nice by her window.  I’m glad she let me give it to her.  She didn’t want to take it at first.  It made me so happy when she did.  

I got ready, then got the boys up to get ready and have breakfast.  They got up really good for staying up past Midnight.  We only had time for cereal, but they were so cute saying it was their favorite kinds and how they like coming here because they get their favorite things.  They wanted coffee too.  Jack had a little coffee in his creamer lol.

We went to church and they sat in the sanctuary while we went to prayer.  It was awesome prayer today.  We went in to the sanctuary and Vikki, Rody and the kids were in our row too.  Bill took a picture.  The couple behind us asked us if we wanted them to be part of our family and be in it.  They are a really sweet couple.  Worship was really good.  We went back to Sunday school after class.  Cassie, who is over the children’s ministry, was in a wedding yesterday, so we had lots of firsts.  No lesson and activity sheets on the counter, 

(I had problems running off the lesson last night and almost gave up, but decided to try a couple of more times and was successful). It was a good thing or I wouldn’t have had a lesson to go by.  We were going to watch the video of the big Story, and the tv wouldn’t work.  Joan happened to come in to check on it and it was unplugged.  Then the story started and the kids said they had seen that one.  I went back and it was the right date and the right video that went with the lesson.  At the end the activity was to make shakers that the kids to shake and remember to be brave like Paul.  They had to cut their paper in half, then they all needed help with folding it over the end of the paper towel holder and taping it securely.  Then they had to roll up some foil in a ball.  They had given us sheets that would have been way too big to fit in the paper towel holder, so I quick ripped them in to smaller sizes.  Then we were supposed to mix the rice and the beans, but there was no container to mix them in.  I finally found a jar in the cupboard.  We had to pour some in each kids paper towel holder which took time.  Then we had to help them put the paper over the other end and tape it securely.  We had four of us helping.  We got the notice that we had five more minutes.  Our other pastor, Pastor Dan, gave the message and finished a half hour early.  Yikes.  We finished but sure had to fit a lot in that short amount of time.  We all said, Wow, the Holy Spirit sure helped us.  I was praying last night and this morning for the Holy Spirit’s help.  So thankful He was there for us.  I sure had a great team of helpers.  We visited after church for a while and the boys hung out with their friends.  We came home and I put a pizza in the oven for the boys (their choice).  They were sweet and gave compliments on the pizza being so good.  It was only an Aldi’s large Take Home pizza.  No wonder I love having them around.  They went outside to hang out.  Bill and I took a 30 minute nap, then we had to leave for Okemus to meet at Lucky’s with friends Ron, Sue and Doug to plan the CMA State Rally.  Bev couldn’t come because she has been really sick with a cough, sore throat and congestion.  We prayed for her.  She did send some notes with good suggestions.  We had great meals.  I brought 2/3’s of my Chicken Alfredo home so will get at least two more meals out of it.  Bill ate his whole perch dinner.  I was happy when Kenzie face timed me so I could see Rehvyn and talk to him.  He sure does pay attention.  Kenzie is always fun to talk to too.  Sure do love my family.  Bill worked on the funeral he has to do tomorrow for Butch from church.  I proof read it for him.  I worked on my Blog.  We relaxed the rest of the night.  It has been a busy week.

  

Saturday, 4/27/24, Went to Faith riders garage sale, went to Faith Rider’s booth, went to breakfast, Kenzie, Rehvyn, Hailey and Peyton came over, Jacob and Eli came over, Melissa, Evan and Jack came over, Jack and Eli spent the night

Faith Rider’s Garage Sale for Run For the Son Missions

Barb, Ron, Me, Bill, Isaac, Jim and Luis

Looking out our window while eating breakfast at Riverside Restaurant.  

Evan...He ran out to give me my hug and carried the laundry in the house for me.

Papa and Rehvyn

Eli caught 2 fish at his house and brought them for my point.  Thanks so much Eli!

Jacob and Eli

Fun time with the grandkids playing the Penny Game.  Eli and Kenzie were the winners.  

Rehvyn loved this toy and knew just how to reach for it and pick it up when he dropped it.

Our group picture!  Kenzie, Nana, Papa, Peyton, Hailey, Jacob and Eli in back

Evan and Badger

Eli using the meat tester to see if the burger was done in the middle

The boys did a fine job making our burgers and bacon on the grill

Jack, Eli and Papa dishing up their food.  Vikki came just in time to eat with us too.

Pictures Vikki took of Hope and Adam ready for the prom.  She looked beautiful and he looked very handsome

Bill and I went to drop off items at Faith Rider’s Garage Sale on Geddes Rd. for Run For The Son to raise money for three missions, Mission Ventures, The Jesus Film, and Global Christian Outreach. Then drove to Freeland to stop at The Faith Riders Booth, to see if they needed any help. We visited for a while with them.  We also went and talked for a while with the Gidean who had a table there and was passing out Bibles.  After we walked around more, we went and had breakfast at the Riverside Restaurant by the river.  We enjoyed watching squirrels eat off their feeders outside and also enjoyed watching the boats go by with the Walleye fishermen in them.   Kenzie called me and said they would be stopping over in twenty minutes.  Kenzie, Rehvyn, Hailey and Peyton came over after they finished going to garage sales. I love how they went shopping together.  Vikki did go for a while and showed them a good subdivision to go in.  They found lots of stuff.  Jacob and Eli came over. It’s Jacob’s first day home from MSU and I was so happy to see him.  He was so sweet and gave me a hug goodbye and told me he loved me.  Then he turned around and came and gave me one more hug.  Then he got in his car, got out and told me he loved me again.  I am so blessed with loving grandkids.   We played the Penny Game, ate drumsticks, Eli put two fish in our pond and had fun hanging out together. Melissa, Jack and Evan came after the other grandkids left. Melissa dried some clothes and Evan loved hanging out with Jack and Eli. Eli wanted him to spend the night with them, but he had to go home and mow the grass because Bruce had called and told Melissa he needed to do that. Jack and Eli are spending the night. Yay! The boys cooked the burgers and bacon out on the grill and I made fried potatoes and broccoli.  The burgers and bacon were delicious on our hamburger bun.  Yum! Eli loves cooking and so does Jack.  In the evening, Jack put a movie on Air Play for us to watch.  It was animated and was such a cute movie and very funny.  I laughed so hard.   Grandkids are so much fun!  I did my Sunday School lesson.  I had a very hard time getting it to come up on the computer, but I finally got it.  I usually have it done way before this, but this has been a very busy week.  Of all weeks for it to take so long.  It is a great lesson and will be fun for the kids.  

Friday, 4/26/24, Kimmy, Vikki, Peyton, Isaac, Kenzie and Rehvyn came over and we left for garage sales. Spent the whole day going to garage sales. Went to Culver’s and Kenzie had free scoops and treated us to one scoop sundaes. They were yummy. Kimmy took us back to Pat’s and dropped us off at our cars. Kenzie came to Pat’s too. She took Peyton and Isaac and went to more sales. Vikki and I and got to my house at 5:45 p.m. Glad to sit down, We went through all of our stuff. Bill got home. He worked raising money for the Marine Corp. League at Kroger, then went to our church Men’s gathering at Field and Stream, He took Max, Melissa and Hailey came to do laundry. Bill and I taught them the penny game .

Made chicken salad sandwiches for all of us today, except Isaac wanted turkey so made him a turkey

Vikki, Melissa, Kimmy, Hailey, Kenzie, Me and Peyton got to Freehand Walleye Festival garage sales.  Isaac and Rehvyn went with us too.  Bruce was along for a while with Melissa, then they had to leave.

Melissa, Bruce and Hailey when we met up with them.  They all dressed in the same color and CMU stuff

Evan loved Melissa’s owl calculator Kimmy and Vikki got her.

Kenzie and Vikki fed Rehvyn, then changed him in the car.  He was such good baby.

Me, Kenzie, Vikki, Peyton and Isaac at Culver's

My smiley Rehvyn...he was so good all day and only cried when he was hungry and it was time to eat

Kenzie and Peyton

Isaac

Kimmy came to my house, then Vikki,  Peyton and Isaac got here.  They put the goose Vikki is selling on my porch and tried some clothes on it.  It looked cute.  I rode with Kimmy and Vikki drove her car to Pat’s where we met Kenzie and Rehvyn.   Vikki rode with Kimmy and I and Peyton and Isaac traded off riding with Kenzie, who followed us because it was easier with baby in his carseat and having his stroller .  We went to the subdivision by the school first and found quite a bit of stuff.  Melissa and Bruce got there and called.  We were quite a ways back into the subdivisions.  I told her we would look for them on our way back.  I was going to turn, then Vikki said we should go straight, so we went staight instead.  Both ways would take us to Kimmy’s van.  I said, Lord you must want us to go this way so we will see Melissa and Bruce.  About 5 minutes later we ran into them.  We walked with them for a while, then they were going over to Leamon’s to go to the bathroom and get some cookies they wanted.  We went to pick up Adam’s boutonniere and Hope’s corsage at Austin’s.  They are beautiful.  After that we went and ate lunch at Pat’s Parking lot and also went to the bathroom.We went to the area we went to yesterday to see if there were new garage sales open today.  We found some stuff, then decided to go over to some Kenzie had seen signs for.    Then it was getting close to time garage sales would be closing, and Kimmy had to leave, so we headed to Culver’s for the rest of our time and we all had sundae’s with whatever toppings we wanted on them.   Kenzie had coupons, so it was her idea to treat us all.  That was so sweet of her and it sure hit the spot since we were all tired and hungry from going to garage sales.  We all headed back to Pat’s to get Vikki’s car, and Kenzie came in her car.  We loaded all of our stuff in Vikki’s car, then said goodbye to Kimmy and came home.  Kenzie took the kids and went to a couple more garage sales before they closed  Kimmy and Jared are picking up Jacob and moving him back home for the summer.  Yay!  We girls all went through all of our stuff and showed each other and Peyton and Kenzie tried things on.  They looked cute in everything.  Everyone ate spaghetti and they cleaned it up.  Happy to not have it one more day.  Kenzie, Peyton and Isaac walked out with me to look at the pond and the new bubbler.  I took some pictures.  We came back in and Kenzie packed up all of her stuff, then she left and so did Vikki and the kids.  Melissa called and she and Hailey were going to come do laundry.  I tried my stuff on I got today while they were heading over.  They got here and we started the laundry.  Bill, Hailey, Melissa and I all played the Penny Game.  They loved it too.  We all took a turn and each won a game.  Hailey remembered she had an essay to write by 11:30, so Bruce picked her up and she went home to write it.  

Melissa folded her laundry, and we started another load.  We visited, watched some clips of the play the kids are practicing for and I worked on the blog.  I sure am tired.  Had trouble keeping my eyes open.