Sat., 5/16/24, Bill went to Pat’s again, I went to Debbie’’s, , Kimmy, Vikki,Rehvyn, Melissa came over,, Jared took the boys to Midland and let them Bicicl at City Forest Rail Trail,

Our table is the front one in the middle

That is the cute tea cup and tea pot they gave each of us.  The cup sits under the tea pot. We each got to take one home.  They passed out boxes at the end to pack them up, and bags to carry the boxes in.

Menu

Me and Debbie

Chef Lance

The chef is Debbie’s friend so we had our picture taken with him

Really good pea soup.  The croutons were amazing!

Rehvyn....isn’t he so cute

I took Melissa home and drove the Jeep with no doors, just bars.  It was so nice out and much warmer.  Peyton wanted to go with us to ride in the Jeep.

Me at the wheel

The three of us together

Hailey was in a wedding today.  She sent me these pictures and will send the professional pictures when she gets them.  She looked  sp beautiful in her dress.  Bailey who is in the picture will be the next bride and Hailey will be in her wedding next month.

Hailey’s beautiful bouquet

All of the bridesmaids in today’s wedding

Hailey in her scrubs with her stethoscope...she starts her internship tomorrow, for cardiac rehab and stress testing.

I got up at 9.  Bill was getting ready to go to collect money for the Marine Corps League.  He asked me if he could take my car.  I wasn’t up yet so said yes.  After he left, I got up and went outside and saw that I caught a raccoon in the trap.  I was going to water the grass, when I remembered I was supposed to meet Bill’s Sister, Debbie, because was surprising me and taking me somewhere special for my Birthday that was in March.  I called Debbie at 9:15 and asked for sure the time I needed to be at her house.  My calendar said two times.  Well she told me I needed to be there by 10.  I quickly did my hair and got ready.  Then I went to the garage and saw the Jeep with just bars for the doors was what I had to take. It had rained but was finished, so I prayed it wouldn’t rain any more and I would make it to Debbie’s without getting splashed by other vehicles.  I had my raincoat on, so after I was driving, I pulled the hood over my head.  Bill had the heat on high, so I was glad of that.  I put sunglasses on to keep my hair out of my eyes.  Well God answered my prayers.  I also was only 13 minutes late.  Debbie was outside waiting for me.  She drove me to Zehnder’s for a Spring Tea Party.  Everything was so pretty.  It was sold out and many people were there.  She told me we had until 10:30 before it started, so we weren’t late.  Chef Lance was the opening speaker and he went through the menu and explained what we would be eating.  

We each were given a tea cup and tea pot to take home.  They had a delicious muffin for us on a plate with a veggie croissant that was yummy.  After that, they brought out pea soup with delicious croutons and little plant parts that were edible. Bill wouldn’t have eaten anything there, but Debbie and I both loved it.  It was healthy.  Debbie asked our waitress to ask the chef to come out so she could have a picture taken.  It wasn’t long and he came out.  He was really nice and very humble.  We ate more food and dessert, then we talked to the ladies at our table more and then left.  When we got to her house, I went in to say hi to Matthew, my nephew, but he wasn’t home.  I am glad he has a busy fulfilled life serving Jesus now.  

I drove home, and stayed dry thankfully.  It was a windy ride home but it had warmed up so it was enjoyable. Bill was going to mow our lawn, but the PTO wouldn’t work on the lawn tractor.  I told him I would be happy to mow it, but now neither of us could.  Jared was going to come look at the mower, but Bill had already called Brad from church who has a lawn business and he was bringing his tractor and was going to mow our lawn.  Bill drove our tractor to show him how to cut it and when he made it around the house, the PTO started working!  We were so happy about that and thanked God.  Kimmy called and the boys, Eli, Isaac and Jack wanted to go ride bikes on City Forest rail trail.  Jared was bring Kimmy and Eli here and then taking all the boys there.  Vikki, Peyton, Rehvyn and Isaac got here shortly after.

Melissa, Bruce and Jack go here next.   Jared and the boys loaded up the bikes and left.  Bruce left too.  Melissa, Kimmy, Vikki, Peyton and I visited inside for a while, then sat outside because it was warm and beautiful out.  We watched the birds, visited, snacked and enjoyed watching Rehvyn play.  He sure is a good boy and so happy.

After Brad finished mowing the lawn, we girls and Rehvyn went out to look at the fish.  He had blown the cut grass onto the pond.  I started using a net and scooping out the grass, then Kimmy took over and finished it.  It was after 8 when everyone left.  I read my Bible and then worked on my blog, then went to bed.  Bill still has to sleep in the recliner.  Prayed for him and that he would get good sleep, because I remember how awful it was sleeping every night on the recliner.