5/19/16 Went to the park with Vikki, Peyton and Isaac

Peyton and Isaac up high

Peyton and Isaac getting ready to run down the hill

Here they go

Cute Lennox loved the water today

Cute kiddos

Love this picture of Peyton and Isaac and the beautiful background

They sure were having fun

Love love love this picture

So cute that I took it from Vikki's pictures

So much fun with these kiddos, their mommy and their doggie

I got up and took my shower and then went out on the deck to eat breakfast and listen to the Bible on my phone and pray.  I was ready to go to the funeral.  Bill couldn't decide if he wanted to go or not as he wanted to work on his bike.  We decided we should go.  We stopped at Kroger and Bill put gas in both vehicles.  We got 90 cents off of 35 gallons so only had to pay 1.29.  We got there and they were lined up out the door.  We waited and the line took you up to the tiny casket with the 10 month old baby in it.  I just cried when I saw him.  He looked beautiful and like he was just sleeping.  Very precious but it made me very sad.  We sat and the service began.  It was so uplifting and a celebration of Jesus letting him be here for the time he was and how he touched so many lives.  Many got up to share and the mother did a worship dance to a song about being in the arms of Jesus and trusting in Him.  I was so happy to see the parents have such a strong faith in Jesus to get them through.  Lots of tears but lots of joy too.  There were mostly black people there and they sure knew how to sing and praise and encourage.  50 people gave their hearts to the Lord!  So happy we went.  The grandpa, Isaac, who we know from Faith Riders gave us each hugs and thanked us for coming as we went out the door. The place was packed full so we were surprised that he even saw us.  We stopped at Applebee's and I had the endless lunch (soup, salads, and breadsticks) and Bill had a burger and fries.  On my way home, Vikki called and said she was going to the park. I met them there and we watched the kids play on the playground for a while, then we went down by the water.  Lennox loved the water so much today and was a great swimmer.  Peyton and Isaac loved putting their feet in.  It was a beautiful day.  We decided to walk around the lake and I realized I forgot to put my fitbit on.  Boo Hoo.  We had so much fun there.  Came to my house afterwards and Vikki went through three tubs of clothes that used to be Kenzie's.  She picked a few things out and the rest I am washing and donating.  The kids played on the trampoline for a while and Vikki through the ball with the chuck for Lenny.  At 7 p.m. Wes and Gayla came over on their motorcycle and we rode with them to the Theatre to see a movie that was only showing one night.  It was about these guys that rode their bikes for a thousand miles in 8 days on dirt trails, through mountains, on highways etc.  They rode on million dollar highway and went to Silverton which were two places Linda and Gail took mom and I when we went to visit.  The guys talked about Jesus and what He did through the movie too.  Came home and had dessert that was left over from Tuesday night's potluck and played a game of 3-13 with Wes and Gayla

5/15/16....Adam's Birthday....He is a big 9 year old today!

It's Adam's 9th Birthday!  He has brought us so much joy!  He is fun, silly, sweet, caring and is such a help and hard worker.  How thankful we are that God gave him to us as a precious grandson.  He is so cute and a very good soccer player!  Love this birthday boy so much!

Bill cut down the contorted shrub that died....

Love spring when everything is in bloom....God's beauty is the best!

Tearing up the plastic around the house

Love the apple tree in blossom!

Blessed to have Max come with me to my house so I can take him to Kid's Care Group fun night tonight.

We went to the pet store while we were waiting for papa to meet us at Mooney's.  Max liked the yellow and blue parakeets.

In front of Mooney's.  Tried to get the sign in there but it looks like it just says Moo

Papa and Max enjoying their ice cream

Max was so  excited to see his first hummingbird!  We ate supper outside and watched the birds.  He helped scare away the black birds for me.  He loved watching the birds as much as I do.

Tonight at class was just a fun night.  

Kyra, Iain and Aleyiah.  The bubbles were a hit.

Sam with her big bubble

Livia and Sienna

Sienna

Can you find Owen Galsterer in this picture?  He was so funny hiding on everyone.  He wants me to send it to his mom

I got up and did laundry and hung it outside.  Ate breakfast outside and watched the birds.  Didn't see my bluebird today.  Read my Bible outside too.  Washed the grill sheets from last night.  Sure love them because all that grease doesn't go in the grill and the burgers and hotdogs taste just the same.  Bill dropped a burger on the deck so I had to wash the deck too.  Washed the carpet in the family room and living room.  Wrapped Evan, Adam and Jacob's birthday presents.  Too bad I didn't realize it was Adam's birthday.  Can't believe I didn't realize it was the 18th.   That's why I write post it notes.  I forgot to for Adam though.  Melissa wanted me to give Max a ride to class tonight so I called her to see if he had lots of homework.  He didn't have any so I went right away to pick him up and took him to Mooney's.  Bill met us there and we had fun talking and eating.  He is one sweet boy!  We came home and ate outside while we watched the birds.  Went to class and had lots of fun.  Got lots of cards from the kids and parents and a Subway gift card.  We went outside and the kids loved playing and blowing bubbles.  They had ice cream sandwiches too.  We didn't have a lesson, but still had our prayer time.  

5/17/16..Had our care group potluck tonight

Went to breakfast.  Wes and Gayla are in Pennsylvania so they weren't there.  Got some groceries for our potluck tonight.  Spent the day getting the yard and house ready for the potluck.  Baked a cake too.  We had 20 come for the potluck.  Maria that gave us our Outdoor Adv. Membership came with Roy and Marie.  She was so sweet and we were so happy to meet her.  She wanted to help with everything too.  Only had three that didn't make it, Sam, Ron, and Derek.  Sam's in Colorado, Derek had softball and Ron had family stuff to  take care of.  We had lots of delicious food and desserts. Emily, Brian, Stacey, Rich, Bill and I ate outside but everyone else ate inside.  It was pretty cool outside.  I finally went inside and it felt much better.  We all had a nice time visiting.  Forgot to take any pictures!

5/16/16. Bill and I got lots done around the outside of the house today

So proud of Hailey.  She placed 5th and 6th out of 75 girls

Evan, Papa and Jack

I walked this morning.  Yesterday I forgot to put my fitbit on till late, so I had to make up for it a little.  When Bill got home we went outside and wrapped up the plastic around the house.  We almost are finished.  YAY!  It sure looks nice.  Vikki, Peyton and Isaac stopped in when they went by and saw us outside.  The chuck it sure works good.  Lenny sure loved chasing the ball.  Can't wait till Kimmy tries it.  She throws like I do.  This makes it so easy and the ball goes so far.  Wish I would have taken pics when they were here.  We ate cabbage buns and green beans for supper.  Bruce, Jack and Evan stopped over to borrow a saw from Bill. The boys had ice cream sandwiches. It rained right before they got here for a few minutes.  They jumped and slid around on the trampoline.  I cleaned the house as we have our care group potluck tomorrow night.  Picking up burger and hotdogs to grill tomorrow after breakfast.  Pretty sore tonight from pulling all the plastic and dirt up.  It didn't come up very easy.  So glad the worst is done.  I planted the plants Bill got me at the Farmer's Market in Frankenmuth Saturday.

5/15/16...Went to church and then to Jen's shower

When I looked out the window to check on m birds this morning I saw 5 deer playing in the field next to our house.  So much fun to watch them.  Loved seeing them stand on 2 legs

They stayed in the field playing for a long time

It was Celebration Sunday....Vikki took this cute picture of Isaac, Peyton and Kody eating their cake

Jen and Chad opening gifts

They were halfway done opening presents and all of these were still left

Sienna, her mom Jen, Lori, Paisa, Chrystal, and me

So glad Vikki and I could drive to Fenton together and then hang out at the shower

Debbie, Phyllis and Nancy

Crystal, Vikki, Kim, me and Sienna

Chrystal, Vikki and I

Sienna, Jen and Pasia

Kim, Jen and Andrea

This cake was the best cake I've ever tasted.

These truffles were delicious too

This cake was so pretty

This blueberry topped cake was delicious too

Kim did this sock arrangement.  It was beautiful

They had it decorated so beautifully

Delicious cookies too

Beautiful chocolate pretzels

We went to church.  Melissa and her family were there and Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac were there.  Stacie and Kody were there too.  So nice to have them all in church.  It was celebration Sunday and it was a very nice service.  My kiddo's got their awards today!  They were so happy.  Max got an award for doing 2 outflows.  He was very happy to get that one!  Proud of all of them.  We had cake after church to celebrate.  

Vikki came and brought the kids for Bill to watch while Vikki and I went to the shower.  He volunteered which was nice.  It hailed on the way to the shower.  Everything at the shower was beautiful and it was so nice to see Chad and Jen and their little girls.  We sat with Chrystal, Lori, Jen and her two daughters.  The food was absolutely delicious.  Chicken salad croissants, prime rib croissants, salad, salmon, some other side dishes and mac and cheese.  They must have had a lot that didn't rsvp because they had to set up extra tables and chairs and they ran out of food.  There were tons of gifts.  It was amazing and we had such a great time.