More wedding pictures....

9/15/07

We had a busy day today. First I had to make 3 appetizers and run them to a friends for the progressive dinner ride for CMA. We couldn't make it, but I had volunteered to help. Then we went to Rody's dad's funeral. It was a celebration as we know where he is, but was very sad at the same time because he will be so missed by us all. Rody wrote a special letter to be read that was just beautiful and very touching. After the funeral, we were off to our cousins wedding. We left after that wedding and headed about to a wedding Bill was doing about 45 minutes from the 1st wedding. We stopped at a McDonalds for a quick lunch to eat on the way. The day was beautiful, but a little chilly. The wedding Bill did was outside in a beautiful park (as you can see by the pictures). Horses rode through right before the wedding was to start. Bill did a great job once again and I was very proud of him. We headed back to the reception of the first wedding and got there just as it was time to eat. It was already 7pm, so we were glad we made it in time. Had a very enjoyable time watching Hailey and Max dance. You can see how cute they were from the pictures below. We also got to sit with sister Debbie and her family which was lots of fun.

9/14/07

Got the house cleaned today and dad's birthday cake baked. Busy day tomorrow so had to try to get everything done today. Went to the funeral home for Rody's dad tonight. Everyone had such nice things to say about him. Bill got up and said some wonderful things about him too. He was such a wonderful person. We felt from the first time we met him that he had been our friend forever. He will be greatly missed. After that we came home to change so we could go to the Hot Air Balloon Show. I was changing in my bedroom when I heard the phone ring. I thought it was my cell phone so I hollered for Kimmy to check and see who called. She told me it was Linda. I figured I would look at my cellphone on the way to the show and get the number and call her back. Well I checked my missed calls and her name and number weren't listed. I thought that was strange. The show was cancelled so we went for ice cream with Kimmy, Jared and boys. That's when Kimmy told me Linda was on my home phone, no cell phone. Well, we left and there she was holding to talk to me as Kimmy had told her it would be just a minute. An hour and a half later we got home and hung up the phone. Kimmy and I split a banana split which was very yummy.
Jacob played and was such a good boy. He has been having a fever but was just as good as could be still. Adam sat in his seat and just kept smiling as usual. He has the biggest smile ever. We had a fun time. You can see Jacob making a train with the jelly packages in the picture.

Dad's 91st Birthday

Today was dad's 91st birthday. How blessed we are to have him get around like he does and have such a good clear mind. We are so thankful to God.
He got dizzy while outside last night walking the dog and he fell on the cement. He knocked over the globe and it broke in lots of pieces, but dad was unhurt. Angels had to have caught him as he doesn't even have a bruise. The only marks he had were from the rose bush. Ouch...two places in his hand had thorns. Well anyhow, today on his birthday, he ended up having to go to the doctor. They did an EKG and then sent us off so he could get a blood test. That's not the way I recommend spending a birthday. He also has to wear a heart monitor until tomorrow. Dr. thinks maybe it's the heart medication as his heart was going slow and that sometimes happens with that med. He cut out the medicine for a while to see what happens.
He told me he loved the blueberry pie I made him for his birthday. We are celebrating on Sunday. Hailey and Max came for a little visit while Melissa and Bruce went to her dr. appt. I had some worship music going in the living room and they were both at the gate in the kitchen asking if they could go in and dance to the music. I put it on in the family room and they were so adorable the way they danced and clapped their hands, singing to the Lord. It really touched my heart.
Of course, I joined right in with them. Papa came home from praying for some people
at the hospital and he watched Hailey and Max while I took Taylor to the vet for dad.
He remembered I had prayed for Taylor in his office and told me our prayers were working. Taylor's eye was doing much better and he should be able to wait longer (10 days) til his next appt. They all asked how you were, Kimmy, and said to tell you hi. After we ate, I met Vikki, Rody, and Mykenzie at the school and she got her violin to start her lessons. She is very excited and so am I.

Went to dad's this morning and took him to Meijers. Got back to his house and started running of some of his pictures and we heard a knock at the door. It was Bruce, Melissa, Hailey and Max. Nice surprise. Hailey asked me if she could come stay overnight at my house. She came over and was such a good little girl. She is so much fun to have around. We played dolls, went to pick up Kenzie from school, then picked up grandpa and took him to Bob Evans for dinner. Since it was his birthday (Wed) they gave him a free desert. He picked blackberry cobbler with ice cream. We left there very full. Mykenzie are playing beautician next to me right now and they are having so much fun. It's Max's turn next to spend the night. Someday Adam will be worked in the schedule when he gets a little older

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9/9/07

Today we had a get to know you party for all the new children coming into my Sunday School class. We had a fun time just getting to know each other. We have such a nice group of children who are excited about coming to Sunday School. It should be a terrific year.

I was so happy to have Kenzie come over after church. She is always such a sweetie and so much fun. She got right busy making her Grandmother Vikki a special card. She decorated it so beautifully. Went back to church for another class and had a moving time of prayer. God is great!!!

9/8/07

Our hearts were sad today when we got the news that Rody's dad had passed away. He was such a nice godly man and he will be missed very much. He fought the good fight of faith though til the end and now is in the presence of the Lord. Please keep his family in your prayers. We attended the elder's class at church. Left there and went to dad's for a while. Then we took the motorcycle and we were off to the first wedding Bill was doing. It was an absolutely beautiful day and a beautiful setting.It was at the cabin of the bride's parents. The cabin was beautiful, with a pond, gazebo, small cabin with bunks for visitors. The people were very nice, and the food was great. We ate with a couple Bill had married 2 years ago. We sat in the Gazebo right by the water. Nice anniversary dinner, and great atmosphere. It is our 34th today. We are blessed by God. Went to the motorcycle shop where Bill did the second wedding. He did a great job on both the weddings. He has a great heart for serving the Lord. The kids all called to wish us happy anniversary. Hailey got on the phone and had to tell me and papa each about her dance class and how she listens to her teacher. She was so cute. When Kimmy called I could hear Jacob saying hi nana, but when she tried to get him to talk to me, he didn't want to. He wanted mommy to hold, hold him. Such a cutie. Well Bill and I are watching another movie some friends lent us. Hope it's as good as last nights.