There was light snow on the ground as we headed out to the garage sales during the Walleye festival.  Peyton, Isaac and Eli were all bundled up and ready to shop.

Kody opening his Easter Basket.  He was so excited.

Kody liked his chicken sucker.

Kimmy dropped the boys off at school and then she and Eli came over to go to garage sales.  She brought our new computer back that she stayed up till 5am working on setting up for us.  What a fantastic daughter she is.  Thank you so much Kimmy. Vikki met us and we headed out in the cold.  We started out walking but then the wind picked up and the kids got cold  Pey Pey started crying.  We decided to go back to the car and then drive and leave the kids in the van where we could see them while we shopped.  I found a dry erase board/chalk board easel for $10 that is very nice.  Found other good deals too.  We had our lunch in the van.  Kimmy brought farm fresh boiled eggs for egg salad sandwiches.  They were yummy.  Vikki brought me a big bowl of fruit that was yummy too.  I cut up cheese in to cubes and slices.  We all had our water bottles.  Vikki brought animal crackers to snack on.  After we were done, Bill and I went to Stacie's to take Kody his birthday present and Easter basket.  He loved the suckers in his basket and the light up toy.  He took the puzzle and put the pieces in right away.  We were amazed at how it did it so quickly for only being two.  We came home and watched the story of America on tv.

Hailey is on the right where the three girls are together.They won this game.  

Max

Evan

Hailey in action!

Max's head is in the middle of the 4 boys.  He was playing the I-pod and drew a crowd!

Took Hailey home at 8 a.m. so she could be ready for her soccer game.  She was playing in tournaments today.  I talked to Melissa and we decided to meet at Valley Lutheran at noon to watch Hailey's game.  Her team won the first one.  We watched part of the next one, but then I had to leave.  Got home and took the clothes off the line outside, then Wes, Gayla and Joel came and we went to a silent auction, dinner, and live auction at Pastor Rick Webb's church.  He is Pastor Rex's brother.  The one that plays the piano so amazingly.  They were raising money for their kids church to put on a kid's event as an outreach.  We got some great deals.  Came home and watched a movie on Netflix.

This is where I started my day, reading the Word, worshipping, and praying.  It was so nice out.  Got up to 70 degrees today.

Hailey smelled my Hyacinths and loved the smell, just like her Nana.

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This girl does some amazing cartwheels!

Hailey doing a back bend on the trampoline.

So fun watching her!

Hailey doing the splits.  

Look at that stretch!  Owie

Now she put one foot up on the step and did the splits.  Even more of a stretch!  

Watching old Little House programs on U Tube!

Went and signed up for silver sneakers and walked a couple of miles at Sports Zone.  Went shopping for Kody's birthday gift afterward.  Also went to Michael's and the Dollar Store.  Picked up some things for bags we are filling for the Vets.  Picked up Kenzie from school, took her home and saw her new swing and new toilet.  Bill put it in for her.  Then I went and picked up Hailey.  Bill and I took her to one of her two favorite restaurants, Bob Evan's.  Her other favorite is Chen's.  She pick Bob Evan's though.  We ate, then Papa went home and her and I went shopping at Penney's.  Went home and watched Little House shows.
So much fun with this sweet girl!

Peyton, Isaac and Evan holding their dollar they earned picking up sticks for Nana and Papa.

We went with some friends from Faith Riders and Trinity Riders to Farmers Home Tavern to witness for the Lord tonight.    We were happy to see D.J.'s parents there and talk to them.

Kimmy came over and made this holder for my dangles.  It's beautiful.  Dad got home and helped her with it.  

The kids had fun swinging.  It was beautiful outside!

My three helpers and all the sticks they picked up for us.

They loved looking and breaking the sticks they picked up.

The kids showing Papa all the sticks they picked up.

Got up at 5:30 and got ready to go to Melissa's to get Max and Jack ready and take them to school.  Picked up Evan and brought him to my house, so Vikki could come over.  She didn't have room for all three kids.  Kimmy got there right after I got home.  While she was here, she made me the wooden holder for my dangles.  It's beautiful!  Peyton, Isaac and Evan picked up lots of sticks in the yard while they were here.  Saw that Melissa posted on facebook that Hailey's MRI was good.  I was so happy to hear that good news.  Thank you Jesus. Went to pick up Jack and Max from school at 3.  They were so much fun.  We had a snack, then Max did his homework.  Afterward we watched the original movie, Homeward Bound.  They did lots of laughing.  Took them back to Vikki's when dad reminded me we had to go witnessing with Faith Riders.  We rode the motorcycle there.  Had great hamburgers.

Samuel loved the pictures Miss Emily drew for him.  He hasn't been able to come to class for a couple of months so I was really happy to see him tonight.

Miss Emily took my class outside to do sidewalk chalk art for worship time.  They had so much fun!

Kenzie working on a dangle for the rear view mirror.  She also made her mom and dad a surprise.

Some of the dangles I have made to sell and raise money for Run for the Son to help missionaries.

We got up and headed to Wes and Gayla's on the motorcycle to do a pre ride with them for our Run for the Son ride in May.  We went to Clare and ate breakfast at an Amish place.  It was so delicious.  Can't wait to eat dinner there when we go on our ride.  Got home at 12:30 and went over my lesson for tonight again.  Then I went  outside and worked on making more dangles.  My phone rang and it was Kenzie wanting to know if I was here.  I thought she mean in town, not gone so said yes.  She said then where are you.  I realized then that it was time to pick her up from school.  I headed right over there and got her and took her to Mooney's for an ice cream home.  YUM!  We came home and she showered and got ready for youth group.  We ate dinner and then went to pick up slurpy's for her and Bryce.  Stopped at his house and gave him his and then went to church.  Kenzie came into my class and made three posters.  One had a cloud, one had fire and one was light.  She did such a great job that the kids were asking if they could take them home when we were done with them.  Kenzie and the youth group went to clean up a park nearby.  After we got home, Kenzie made a dangle and then wanted to make surprises for her mom and dad.  We went to bed early because in the morning I am going to Melissa's at 6:30 a.m. because Hailey has to go to U of M hospital for an MRI to check up on how she is doing since her spina bifida surgery.  I always keep that little miracle girl in my prayers!

April 14, 2015

Loved going outside today and seeing this!

Mocha spent most of the day outside in the sun.  Love her new haircut  Kimmy!

Went to our breakfast today.  Thought Wes shared was don't be concerned about how long you are going to live, but be concerned about how you are living each day for the Lord.  Came home and did some cleaning, Bill and I did our lesson for our care group.  We went for a nice bike (pedal bike) ride.  Came home and worked on the flower bed in front of the house.  Made meatloaf, baked potatoes, and beets for dinner.  Had a wonderful care group.  The Story is such a great study.  Bill always does a nice job leading it. Had a surprise visitor.  Karen Breternitz came to our care group.  She is Wes and Gayla's sister in law.  She came to our Bible Study back in the 80's.  Such a nice surprise.  We celebrated Roy's 80th birthday.  Everyone cleaned everything up afterwards.  We are blessed with our care group family.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Love that my hyacinths are almost ready to bloom.  They were my mom and dad's  I dug them up and planted them here. Counted 22 of them today!  Such a great memory!

Got up early and walked a couple of miles down our road since it was so nice.  Called my insurance and found out I can get a silver sneakers card so I can have a free membership to Sports Zone again.  I go Wednesday to set it up.  Yay!  Can't wait to start bike riding with Kimmy too.  Went to visit Melissa and Evan and hear all about their trip to Tennessee.  So much fun visiting with her!  Met Vicky Taylor and had lunch at Applebee's.  Went over the book, Measure of a Woman, which we are going to go through together to help us become all God wants us to be.  Also went to Hobby Lobby and got some motorcycle charms for  the things I am making.  When I got home dad had me get ready to go get our taxes done.  I have been after him to do it so happy he at least didn't wait til the 15th.  We have such a nice tax lady who is a Christian too.  Saw a girl from church who works there and also a lady who is on the Board of Directors for Bay Shore with Bill.  Afterward, we went to Old Town Coney Dog to have hot dogs, fries and root beer.  Yum!

Was so happy when Vikki called and we decided to meet at Yogurt Yetti's.  So much fun with these kiddos and Vik.