When Kimmy, Vikki and I were going on our walk today, we saw this beautiful tree!

Peyton picked this beautiful flower (weed).  She was so happy!

Evan swinging and Peyton relaxing in the chair.

My pretty girl relaxing!

Water gun fun!  Oh no where is Pey Pey's!

She's ready now!

We had yummy ice cream sandwiches tonight in our class!  

Fun party night on our last night of kid's care group.  I love how Alex is feeding Samuel his ice-cream sandwich.  That really touched my heart.  Two kids wanted to push Samuel outside.  These kids are so kind and thoughtful.  

Showing off their light up necklaces.

Headed over to Melissa's house to watch Evan this morning while Bruce and Melissa went to an appointment.  We had fun watching Daniel Tiger and playing.  After Melissa got home, I headed home to let Mocha out and pick up mac and cheese to take to Vikki's.  Forgot my phone at Melissa's so headed back to get it.  When I got there, Melissa was talking to Sue.  Usually Melissa wouldn't answer another person's phone.  She saw it was Sue so decided to answer it.  When I got there she had already been talking to her and was still talking too her.  I was so blessed to hear Melissa encouraging her and telling her about miracles God has done.  She also recommended she listen to Kari Jobe's CD.  Sue has uterine cancer and will be having surgery so has been pretty depressed.  Thanking God for how he used Melissa to encourage her.  After I picked my phone up I went to Vikki's since Kimmy was there and wouldn't be coming on Friday.  We helped hold Kimmy's yarn while she tore our 700 stitches to find her mistake in the afghan she is making with Maude's wool and other wool she and Jared spun.  It's beautiful.  We ate some of Vikki's yummy chicken soup after that, and then went out a two mile walk for exercise.  I was glad the sun came out as it was a little cool out till then.  When we got back to Vikki's,  the girls planted lilacs.  They had to dig up some other plants.  Melissa came over and we sat in chairs in the sun.  The kids had fun on the swings and with the super soakers.  I got home and packed up hamburgs and hotdogs, potato salad, and cake to take to Sue and Charlies.  Took it over and visited for a while.  She hugged me and cried.  Was so glad I went over.  Her niece came shortly after I got there.  Came home and got ready for kids care group.  Went to church and hugged the kids as they came.  I had lots of kids that used to be in my class come in and hug me too.  So sweet!  Joan had cards with gift cards in them for me and Miss Kim on the counter.  She is always doing special things for us.   We went over what we have learned in class and my kids did amazing remembering the things we learned.  We went to the kitchen to pick up our hot dogs and chips and then went outside and sat on the grass and ate.  Then we did side walk chalk and then played on the playground.  We came back in and were given ice cream sandwiches to have in our class.  Then we prayed.  Then I gave them each a star light up necklace.d  Miss Kim gave them smilie frisbees.  We all had fun.

Max coming to life as Henry Ford when we pushed his button!  You can see the person's button next to him in the video.  It was pretty noisy in the background, but Max did great.  Very proud of him.

Max as Henry Ford.  So Handsome!

Mozaart, Jim Hansen and Leonardo DaVinci at Max's table.  Funny because Mozart was in Max's seat.  She ended up having to move.  She's the little girl who loved Max and Max loved when they were just preschoolers.  

Steve Jobs and Albert Einstein.  Thought this would be a good thing to do with Bible Characters.  You would go to each student and push their button and they would come to life as their character.  Only one at a table was supposed to be talking, but some tables had 3 going at a time.  Very fun and interesting.

Me and my sweet Max.

Max looks so cute in this picture.

Awe I love this picture of Melissa and Max.

I love this picture of Melissa and Hailey too.  I am so happy that Hailey came into the room just before I left.  I almost missed seeing her.

Kim Reminder decorated these brownies so cute!

Denis and Bill

Gene, Vicky, Jeff, Jerry and Dennis

The Shaw family getting their food.

 Fun time sorting things to pack for the Vets for Tues. Night.  Praying their hearts are touched by the Lord.  So thankful for their service!

 

Packing the camouflage gift bags for the Vets.

Kim brought bandanas for us to put on when we go to the VA Hospital.  She had us try them on for a picture.  We had so many laughs at all the different styles.  Some were getting lessons on how to wear them.  We all liked Amanda's style.

Two more styles!

Dennis getting a lesson from Kim.

Our group picture!!  Paul Shaw was nice and took it for us.

The bags all packed and ready to go!

Went to our Tues. morning Breakfast  I left early so I could pick up cinnamon rolls for Wes's birthday.  After breakfast I came home and finished my potato salad for our potluck tonight.  I did some cleaning and then called to see if I could stop over to Vikki's.  As I pulled out of the driveway, Vikki called and said I could have some of her chicken noodle soup when I got to her house.  That made me so happy!  I got there and she put the soup in the microwave. Melissa got there a few minutes after me.  We all had Vikki's delicious soup together.  It was so yummy.  It had carrots and potatoes in it.  We left at 1:35 to go to the kid's school to see Max and his class.  They were dressed as different people in history.  Max was Henry Ford.  He did a great job telling us all about him.

Came home afterwards and finished getting ready for care group.  Had lots of good food at the potluck.  Then we packed bags for the Vets.  So much fun and laughter.  

It was pretty rainy and cool today so I am under my electric throw with Mocha at my feet.  Didn't want to turn heat back on.

Went to Sport Zone to walk.  Went three miles and then came home and spent time with the Lord.  Did some cleaning and got my eggs boiled and potatoes peeled and cooked for potato salad for our care group potluck tomorrow night.  Helped dad a little with putting the drain in the upstairs bathroom.  Then got a call from my friend Kim who is in our care group and she needed a ride to the church to get her car.  Came home and fixed dinner....hamburgers, potatoes and corn.  Bill had to go to Bay Shore for the Director's meeting.  I just set up my newsletter on pages so it will be ready for me to use next month.   It went pretty well and I should be all set.  The sun is coming out. Yay!  I need to run to the store and didn't feel like it till now.  Sunshine sure makes a difference,  

The boys having fun getting Uncle Bruce!

The boys watching Finding Nemo.  Jared and Kenzie in the rocking chair.

We finally got to go to Culver's to see Kenzie at work.  She did a great job waiting on us.  Such a cutie.

This is her 4th day working.  She is amazing.  

Made a dangle out of the charms Vikki got me.  It is so cute in person.  

This magnifying light stand that Vikki and family got me made making dangles so much easier.  Thank you so much!

Love this pot Kenzie decorated for me.  Can't wait for the flowers to come up.  Thank you so much Kenzie! xoxoxoxo

Love this pot Jacob made too.  It's beautiful!  Love the pretty orchid plant too!  Thank you so much Jacob! xoxoxoxo

We went to church this morning.  We all sat in our row together.  Jack sang a Mother's song with the preschoolers and his kindergarten class.  Sounded so cute.  The motions were adorable. I am so blessed to have wonderful daughter's and so proud of the Mother's they are.  Happy Mother's Day to you Melissa, Kimmy and Vikki.  You make my heart so happy by the way you love your children and are raising them to be loving and respectful.  Love how you are teaching them to love the Lord above all.  After church we picked up pizza's from G's and then came home.  Each family was bringing their favorite pizza, etc.  Vikki, Rody and the kids were here first.  Opened my gifts from them because Rody had to leave because he had to work.  Got a wonderful, beautiful card that Rody picked out.  It played Blessed Assurance when you opened it.  What a sweet son in law.  Then I got the magnifying light stand which was amazing.  I didn't know they made such a thing.  What a help that is when I made my dangles.  Also got beautiful charms to make them.  Thank you all so much!  Ate a piece of pizza with them before Rody left.  Then Melissa, Bruce and family got here.  Right after they got their food out, Kimmy, Jared, and family got here.  I ate another piece of pizza with them.  Got lots of love and hugs from my sweet family today.  I am so blessed.  I got a beautiful card and plant from Melissa, Bruce, Hailey, Max, Jack and Evan.  I hung it outside right away. Thank you so much.  Then I sat on the couch and Eli gave me a wonderful card he made, Adam gave me a wonderful card he made, and Jacob gave me a wonderful card he made.  They did an amazing job on the cards.  Jacob gave me the beautiful plant in the gorgeous pot he made.  I had to shut my eyes while he got everything ready.  Then I read the card Kimmy made from the whole family.  So sweet and it had an I tunes card taped in it.  Thank you Kimmy, Jared, Jacob, Adam Eli.  I bought music for my I phone right away so I can listen to it as I do my walking.  What a great day.  We played pictionary with was so much fun.  Hard competing with Jared, Vikki and Melissa.  Melissa Over won of course!  That gave us a good laugh when she said that.  Kimmy was busy fixing my computer so she didn't get to play too much with me.  She did play with Melissa, Vikki, Jared and all the kids while I was making mac and cheese.  After everyone left, Vikki, Peyton, Isaac, Bill and I went to Culver's to see Kenzie.  She was on cash register.  Did a great job taking our order.  Then her boss let her be done and come sit with us because she hadn't taken a break.  She had a concrete mixer with us.  Such a fun and wonderful day with my family that I love.

Ed, Bill and Sabrina at the pancake breakfast.

Bill and Pastor Bob

Bike Blessing at Bob and JoAnna's church

We had a delicious pancake breakfast at the church and then a bike blessing.  Then they rode about 150 miles.  I didn't ride because of the rainy forecast.  They did get wet too.  A 15 yr. old girl rode with dad.  She is saving for her own motorcycle.  We've known her since she was 12.  She raises money to place wreaths on soldiers graves at the Michigan National Cemetery.  Last year she raised 60,000.  She has such a good heart and does much to raise money for this great cause.

Got up and got ready to go to St. Charles.  Took the bag of canned goods and put them by the mailbox.  I loved driving in our neighborhood and seeing all the bags by the mailboxes.  Great way to collect  food for the needy.   We met at Meijer's to ride to the breakfast.  I rode in the van with Gayla and Joel because it was starting to rain.  The breakfast was really good.  They did end up going on a ride after.  When Bill got done, we met at Dylan's graduation from the Police Academy.  He looked very handsome in his uniform.  Had a nice time visiting with friends there.   Came home and watched wedding DVD's while I exercised.  Then Bill wanted to take me out for Mother's Day so we went to Applebee's.  We had a very nice time and the food was delicious.  I had a grilled chicken salad.

Eli was my boy today!

He sure did great jumping in the trampolene

Isaac, Peyton, Eli having a cheetos snack

Eli waiting at Adam's School.

McDonalds fun

Ice cream at McDonalds

Vikki's lego find.  

Kimmy and Jared brought Eli over early in the morning.  They went on Jacob's field trip with him to Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum.  They met his class down there.  It was a beautiful day so Eli could play outside and jump on the trampoline.  He kept asking me when we were going to McDonalds.  He was pretty excited.  Me too!  Vikki came over with Peyton and Isaac.  They went through the sprinkler, bur Eli didn't want to.  He had fun watching them though.  They played together and then we had lunch.  Afterwards, we went to garage sales in a subdivision near us.  We found a couple of good deals.  Vikki got 618 legos for $6.  There were also other things in the box.  I sent them with Kimmy to look over.  I found a hanging hand towel, 4 reversible placemats, and 2 potholders at one house.  Found a really nice dart board for Kimmy's boys for $1.  Also some nice boys under that were like new, 4 pr. for 50 cents.  It was cute when Eli went to get in a car the same color as mine.  We left there and Vikki went home.  Eli and I headed to Adam's school.  Love how Eli sings all the Christian songs on K'Love.  He know all the words and sings them right out. So adorable.  When we got to the school, Eli wanted to go in.  We went in and I went in the office to let them know I was picking up Adam.  The secretary asked if I had picked him up before and I said yes.  Then she asked Eli if I was his grandma.  He said no!  I said tell her who I am and he told her Nana.  So funny.  I guess my grandchildren need to know I am grandma, but they call me Nana.  Then the lady commented that Eli looks just like his brothers.  Adam was happy to see us.  He gave me a big hug.  We headed to McDonalds.  On the way I stopped at Wendy's for an apple salad to take to McDonalds.  When we got McDonalds, the boys ordered chicken nugget happy meals.  They got transformers as toys so were pretty happy.  We ate then they played for a couple of hours.  They were having so much fun with some other kids that they wanted to keep playing.  We had ice cream after they had played for a while.  Then they played more.  Finally left so we could be home when Kimmy and Jared came to pick them up.  Kimmy had called and said to just take them to my house because they were stuck in traffic and it would be a while.  Papa took them outside with him, so they had more fun.  What a great day and a wonderful time with my wonderful grandsons.