1/23/17...National Pie day. Bill and I went and got our free pie and ice cream at Bob Evans!

The Hyacinth is sure growing fast now.  It smells so good!

Cleaned out the upstairs room and put Christmas gift bags away.  Got a coupon for free pie at Bob Evan's for National Pie Day so Bill and I went there before his Elder's meeting.  I had a roast beef dinner and Bill ad salsbury steak.  We both had apple pie ala mode afterwards.  I watched a movie while he was at his meeting.  Watched Old Fashioned!

1/21/17...Went with Melissa to Stacie's Birthday Party. Finished reading Jacob's choice

Happy Birthday to our Stacie Girl!  She is 40 today.  Sure doesn't look it!

Me, Stacie and Melissa

Kody ready to open his Christmas present from us

Stacie with her cakes

Kody and his mommy

Bill left at 8 a.m. to go the Marine Corp State Rally in Bay City.  I went to the Christian Book Store and ordered something for the girls and Stacie.  It will be in in a week probably.  Picked up 4 Action Bibles for the rest of the grandkids for when they get older.  Hope they love them as much as my Adam.  Came home and read more of the book about Jared's great, great, great, great, great, great grandfather.  Had to stop reading to go to Stacie's Birthday Party.  Picked Melissa and Max up to go with me.  We stopped at the $ Store on the way so Melissa could get a card.  Saw Sandra there as that is where she works.  Didn't know that till we got there.  She goes to church with us.  Got some bracelets for my towel holders.  Went to Stacie's for the party.  It was getting pretty foggy out so didn't plan to stay too long.  Ended up staying a couple of hours.  We had fun.  Gave Kody his Christmas gifts.(Crocodile Imaginex toy and Fisher Price Nativity for Kids).  Lots of delicious food cooked outside.....beef, pulled pork, smoked salmon, mac and cheese, and baked beans.  We left after she opened her gifts.  It was very foggy out by that time.  I dropped Melissa and Max off and headed home right away.  When I got to our road I couldn't see enough to even tell where I was.  Just made sure I stayed close to the center line in the road.  I could hardly see the driveway when I got to our house.  I had to stop and really look to make sure I was pulling in right.  I messaged Bill and he called and told me he had just missed his exit on the expressway because he couldn't see.  He was going to  get off at the next exit.  I messaged the girls to get them praying for his safe trip.  He made it home and I thanked God for keeping him safe in that fog.  I stayed up till past midnight to finish reading the book.  Now I can't wait to read the next one.

1/22/17...Went to church, Went out with Debbie and Jeff to Olive Garden, Melissa, Bruce and Jack came over

Peyton, Kody and Isaac

I was so happy to see Jack!

Went to church.  It wasn't near as foggy as last night!  The girls and kids were at church (Stacie and Kody too.)  Angela sat with us too.  Our row was full.  The worship was amazing and the message was great. I am not a fan; I am a follower of Jesus!!!  After church, we went to lunch at the Olive Garden with Jeff and Debbie Davis.  We saw Charlie and Sue and Jeff and Vikki there.  We had spaghetti and it was delicious.  Such a nice visit with great friends too!  Came home and Bill took a nap.  I tried watching a Hillsong movie and kept falling asleep in my chair, so I turned it off and was going to take a cat nap.  I heard the doorbell ring and it was Melissa, Jack and Bruce.  We were happy to see them.  Jack was having asthma problems so I put some oil in my diffuser for breathing.  It seemed to help him.  They have taken wallpaper off from their family room walls and have washed the walls two times, but they still smell like softener which is bothering Jack.  They picked up the Tv in their camper to put in the living room so he can be in that room and away from the smell in the family room.  They left and I watched the Christmas DVD's we took this Christmas.  They turned out really nice.  Loved seeing it and enjoying the holiday and family again.

1/20/17....Kenzie came over, Vikki, Peyton and Isaac came to visit. Fred came and took Kenzie out to eat to Kathleen's. He is trying to encourage and help her which is so nice. They talked for 3 hours! He came in a visited with us when they came back. He had to drive home in the fog and I had to drive in the fog when I took Kenzie home to Bay City

Kenzie and Me

Bill looks so handsome in his Marine Corp. jacket and hat

Kenzie and Papa....Kenzie put this picture on her page and said, "Silver in his hair, gold in his heart"  So precious and so true!

Peyton trying on her new ear muffs for me

Snack time for Isaac

Kenzie and me

Kenzie was ticklish and then I was ticklish.  Lots of laughs in this picture

Me, Kenzie, Isaac and Peyton

Kenzie, Peyton and Isaac

1/19/17...The girls all came over. Lenny and Livia were here too!

Such a cute picture!  Kimmy made the hat she's wearing while she was here today.  She sure did a great job.  Love it!

This dress is one that Rody got for Kenzie when she was little.  I remember her being so happy.  Now it fits Peyton so I sent it home with Vikki.  Peyton looks beautiful in it.

Got lots of kisses from Lenny today.  Such a great dog!  Gotta love him.
He's like a big baby.  So cute!

Vikki got here first and surprised me by bringing me a French Vanilla Cap. from Tim Horton's.  I was so happy!  Thank you Vikki.  Kimmy came shortly after.  I had to go to the dentist.  When I got home, Melissa and Livia were there.  We visited while Kimmy knitted her hat.  I crocheted some on my towel holder.  Bill gave the girls the surprises he ordered for them.  Silicone covers for storing and microwaving.  4 of them in different sizes.  The girls were happy.  So happy they have a thoughtful dad who loves them so much.  Livia was really good and so cute.  After the girls left, We got ready to go to see a movie with Wes and Gayla.  It was called, Hidden Figures.  It was a true story about 3 black women who worked for NASA in the 60's.  They were very smart, but were so mistreated because of the color of their skin.  Very sad.  They all were kind back and overcame many obstacles to become very important in the space program.  Loved this movie except the Lord's name was misused one time.  I just thought of praising Him though when I heard it.  Right after that one of the people in the movie praised Jesus.  Sad that people had to go through all this discrimination!  So happy things have changed since then.  Wes and Gayla came for apple pie and ice cream afterwards.  Then we played cards.  I was the winner tonight.  Gayla came in second....so the girls won the boys!

Reading Jacob's Choice now.  Excited about reading this book.  Bill just finished it and thought it was great and it has special meaning since it is about Jared and his families's relatives.

1/18/17 Bill did a funeral for Richard Butts today and did an amazing job giving a comforting message along with a salvation message

This was my hyacinth plant 11 days ago

This is it today.  Sure is growing.  So much fun to watch.  My mom's favorite flower and now my favorite

Went to do my Bible Study journal this morning and I had a blank book.  After checking with Rebecca whose first night was last night, I called Kay.  They were the only two who got new books yesterday.  Kay had mine so she said she would drop it off.  She was here in about 15 minutes.  She visited for a few minutes and then left.  Bill and I were getting ready to go to the funeral home so Bill could do the funeral.  Charlie and Sue were there and sat by me.  Bill did an amazing service and I just loved his caring voice as he did it.  Afterward we went to Sullivan's for the funeral dinner.  Jackie (Craigie's mom) was there hostessing and came and gave me a big hug.  Also, our waitress was Jenny who we have every Tuesday morning for our breakfast.  The food was really delicious.  Came home and Bill took a long nap on the couch.  I videoed him for Sue as it was pretty funny because while we were eating today.....He said that he never could sleep on the couch.  I worked on my lesson and got copies ran off for my kiddos.  

Before going to class, I ate the rest of my chicken from the restaurant.  Peyton and Isaac said their scripture to Joan.  They have been memorizing it for a week.  I was very proud of them.  

They even knew where it was found in the Bible.  Love having kids hiding God's Word in their heart.  Came home and did my blog.  

1/17/17...Schools were cancelled because of icy roads. Bill drove the truck and I drove the Prius to breakfast because he had a dr. appt afterward.

Hailey with Abby

Evan, Max and Jack

The boys reading books for their read a thon their school is having

I wasn't going to go to breakfast because of icy roads, but when I looked at people going down the road, they were traveling pretty good so decided to go.  I took it slow because there was lots of water and slush on the roads.  I went on main roads to get there.  We had eight of us the made it there.  After breakfast, I picked up some chocolate milk from Kroger's and then went and got a box of donuts, french vanilla cap and a mocha.  Went to Melissa's to surprise the kids with donuts.  They were pretty happy about the donuts and I was pretty happy about all the loving hugs I got when I arrived.  Spent some time visiting with Melissa and watching a movie with the kids.  

We anointed Jack with oil and prayed for him to be healed of his asthma!  We are believing for a miracle for our boy!  He gave me a big hug after we prayed for him.  I came home and looked over my lesson again for care group.  Got the house ready and then we went to the funeral home for Dave Butt's dad.  Bill is doing the funeral tomorrow.  Came home and ate soup.  Had a good group at care group.  11 were here tonight.