11/6/18...Election Day...Took Royce grandchildren to school, Took Melissa to therapy, Helped Bill and Deb pack bags, Vikki and Twins came over

Hailey

Max and Jeffrey Peanut

Jack and Evan

Deb and Bill packing bags with gift cards and gifts to give to Marines at the Marine Corp. Ball

Peyton and Isaac with Kenzie's Lickums dog

Peyton and Isaac playing Sorry

Isaac petting Lickums so that he will lick him

Isaac got a lot of big licks from Lickums

Election Day!  Bill and I voted by absentee ballot a couple of weeks ago.  Went to Melissa's.  She was packing the kid's lunches.  She sure backs good lunches.  I helped a little when she told me what she needed.  Nice that I got to see Hailey too.  Took Max, Jack and Evan to school at 7:15.  Came back and picked up Melissa and took her to therapy.  Went to our breakfast at Sullivans after that.  Went to Kroger and then to Salvation Army and then back to pick Melissa up.  Came home and helped Bill and Deb (a Marine Corp. Auxillary lady) pack up gift bags for Marines.  There were lots of very nice donations she got from different companies.  There were 48 big bags we filled.  While they sorted stuff, I folded the programs for the Marine Corp Ball.  Vikki came over with Peyton and Isaac.  She brought nacho's she picked up.  She let me try them and they were really good.  Bill and I warmed up scalloped potatoes and ham for us.  Vikki tried some of it.  I worked on getting the toy dogs of Kenzie's from when she was little working for the kids.  Vikki and I had a nice visit and talked about all God is doing.  We watched a preacher at Elevation Church and it was such a great message.  Vikki went to her dentist appt. and the kids stayed with us.  We played Sorry.  Peyton won, Isaac went out next and I was the loser.  They sure play it good.  Isaac was so happy when he got Lickums to give him some big licks.  Peyton only wanted licks on her hand.  Rody picked them up and then Bill and I watched the news, the game shows and then the election results.

Bill went to SportsZone,I walked at home, took camper in, went to breakfast, Eye appt., Went to Trinity Rider's Meeting

Sweatshirt I had made for Kenzie's Birthday.  She wanted her cat's picture on a shirt

Vikki did it again!  She came and helped me pick out my frames.  She is good at helping all of us pick out frames!

Bill went to the Sportszone and walked 2 miles.  I walked a mile at home.  We took the camper in to have a panel fixed and the panel door latch fixed.  Went to breakfast at the Turkey Roost afterwards. Came home and Bill vacuumed some leaves up outside and I did some cleaning.  Went to Aldi's to get flour and sugar and then to the dollar store to get a few more things for the shoe boxes.  Went to my eye doctor appt. after that.  Check up went good. Only thing was I have cataracts starting.  They aren't affecting my vision yet, so I just need to go back in if I have problems. Vikki and the kids came and Vikki helped pick out some nice frames.  I sure am glad she was there.  My eyes were dilated from the drops and I couldn't really see that well to pick out frames.  I got home and a short time later, we went to Trinity Rider's Meeting.  We ate and visited and then had the meeting.  It was so nice seeing everyone.  Came home and watched a Hallmark Movie. 

11/4/18...Peyton and Isaac came over to shop and fill Operation Christmas Child Boxes

Peyton and Isaac eating before we went shopping

Isaac and Peyton raking our leaves

Peyton riding Sandy at Meijer.  Still only a penny.  I told her mom and aunts used to ride Sandy when they were little.  

Isaac riding Sandy

Peyton giving Sandy a push while Isaac was riding

Isaac and Peyton eating their Hot Fudge Sundaes

                                   Good to the last drop.  They got every bit out of their dish

Peyton filling her shoe box for Operation Christmas Child

Isaac putting stuff in his box

Peyton and Isaac did a great job and kept asking about the kids that would get them.  We are praying for the sweet kiddos that get our boxes.

We went to church.  Had a good time visiting with friends before the service started.  Worship was amazing.  They sang "This is How I Fight My Battles" which is one of my very favorite songs.  Dan gave the message and it was a really good one.  After church we came home and ate.  Vikki came over to pick up a table for her bazaar.  I kept the kids to go shopping with me and help me get stuff for the Operation Christmas Child Boxes.  We went to the Mall and got a sweatshirt for Kenzie with her Cat's picture on it for her birthday.  It turned out so cute.  We went to all the stores with toys in the Mall.  It only took 20 minutes and the sweatshirt was finished.  We went to Meijer after that and got the stuff we needed for the shoe boxes.  Went to Culver's and Peyton and Isaac had hot fudge sundaes.  I had buy one get one free coupon.  They wanted the ice cream flavor of the day, Cappuccino cookie crumble.  Also picked up two Concrete Mixers I had a coupon for and took them home for Bill and I to have.  Came home and did the shoe boxes.  The kids were excited to do the boxes.  They did a great job.  They wanted to play in the leaves, bt Peyton had a dress on and no coat.  We looked upstairs and found a sweatshirt, a pair of short and a pair of knee high socks of Kenzie's for her to use.  Isaac borrowed a sweatshirt too.  They had fun raking and playing in the leaves.  I took them home and went in for a while.  The doggies were happy to see me and did good.  I made scalloped potatoes and ham for dinner.  Bill and I watched  a Hallmark Movie.  

11/3/18....Thinking of my dad today. I sure do miss him! Went to Adam and Eli's soccer games and Kimmy and Jared's afterwar d, Went to Dawn's Benefit Event, Went to Veteran's Appreciation Dinner

Adam in action going after the ball

Adam kicking the ball!  

Adam going after the ball again

Another good kick

And Adam kicking the ball again...He did great today!  They had a tie game!

Me and my soccer champ Adam

Beautiful view out my family room window.  

Eli going after the ball

Eli getting ready to kick the ball

Eli before he kicked the ball

Eli in action

Eli

I was thinking lots of my dad today and how much I miss him.  It was nine years ago today that he went to heaven.  He was the best dad ever!  I am so thankful and happy that I will get to see him and my mom again in heaven some day.  Thanking Jesus with a grateful heart.  We slept in this morning.  Ate our oatmeal and then got ready and went to watch Adam's game at 10.  He sure played great today and kicked the ball several times.  Loved watching him in action.  He was amazing.  They had a tie game.   It was pretty cold out( 40 degrees and windy) so I was very happy to have my hat and mittens Kimmy made me on.  They kept me nice and warm.  Bill got pretty cold because he didn't take a warm hat, gloves or a blanket.  We left there and came home to change our clothes and put our CMA vests on, and then we went to our friend, Dawn's, fundraiser at Baywood Lounge.  After raising 5 children, she went back to school to get her nursing degree, got a job at Covenant, a week later found out she had breast cancer.  She has been going through Chemo and Radiation and just found out last week she lost her job because of not being able to be at work.  Sure am praying for her and her family.  We sat with Jim and Marsha and had burgers and fries.  After that, we came home and put our warm clothes back on and got clothes to change into at Kimmy's house after the game.  We went to watch Eli play soccer.  He did great too and was in action after the ball and had some really good kicks.  It was a little warmer at his game, because the sun was out.  We went to Kimmy and Jared's after the game.  Adam and Eli rode with us.  We had coffee and enjoyed our time there.  Wyatt was a wonderful and well behaved dog as usual.  What a beautiful dog he is!  We changed and then left for A Veteran's Appreciation Dinner put on by the Lions in Midland.  It was at the Great Hall.  The food was delicious and they had a nice band playing.  We sat with Julie and Ralph Rosas.  They had a photographer there taking pictures of everyone.  There was a silent auction and Bill wanted a painting of the Vietnam Wall in Washington.  He was bidding on it and a lady would go write a higher bid right after him.  He waited until 3 minutes to 9 when the bidding would be over and wrote his final bid.  She didn't see him for a minute, and then noticed the lady was picking up the sheets and told her she wanted to bid higher on it.  The lady told her it was too late so she didn't get to.  She was upset at first, but when she found out Bill was a Vietnam Veteran, she was happy for him and came and talked to him.  Tonight we turn our clocks back.  Yay, and extra hour of sleep tonight.

11/2/18...Walked at SportsZone, Took Melissa to therapy, Picked Peyton and Isaac up from school, Picked up Melissa's boys from school, Took Max to McDonald's to eat and hang out, Went to worship at Hopevale with Vikki,

Our tree keeps getting prettier and prettier

Ship we will be on when we go on our cruise with Wes, Gayla and Joel

Max at McDonalds with me

Peyton and Isaac

Bill and I walked 2 miles at SportsZone.  I came home and put worship music on.  Made oatmeal for Bill and me.  I put mine in, took it out and then went and did something.  When I came back to put Bill's in, I accidentally put mine back in (it was in a dish holder so I didn't realize it was warm) Well when I went to take it out it had boiled over the dish and onto the dish holder.  Messy!  I gave Bill his and then remade mine.  I took Melissa to therapy, went and walked through Menard's, and then picked her boys up at 11:30.  We had just enough time to go pick Melissa up.  I let Jack and Max go in to get her.  They were pretty happy about that and so was Melissa when she saw them.  I took them home and Max and I went to McDonald's to hang out and talk. We had a nice talk and fun time.  He had Dr. Pepper with his meal and said he forgot how good Dr. Pepper is.  He told me he was discharged from his appointments in Cass City and had met all of his goals.  I am very proud of him.  He wanted to go home and work on his lego set.  Vikki called and wanted me to pick up Peyton and Isaac from school because she found a desk she was buying at Salvation Army.  They were happy to see me and came running to give me a hug.  I took them home and went in for a while.  Lenny was so good.  He tried to jump up on me and I said off and he just sat right down for me to pet him.  He kept sitting so I would pet him.  Lucy was pretty good for me too.  I was headed to get Hailey from school, but Melissa called and said she was staying at school for French Class activities.  I met Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac at Hopevale for their worship service.  It was amazing and awesome!  What a great way to spend an evening!  I love worshipping God!   Bill and I watched Fireproof when I got home.

11/1/18...Took Melissa to Therapy, Picked her kiddos up at 11:30, Got groceries, Picked Hailey up at 3:15, Went to see the movie Gosnell

Jack

Max

Evan

Slept in this morning.  Picked Melissa up and took her to therapy.  She only had it for 45 minutes of OT today, so I went to Jacks and then to the bank to cash a check.  Went back to the Rehab hospital and picked her up and then we went and picked the boys up from school.  They were pretty happy they only had a half day.  They all had their coupons with them for McDonald's and wanted hamburgers.  We went and they were so happy to use their coupons and get their burgers. We went back to their house and they ate their hamburgers and Melissa and I had left over chili from last night.  It was delicious.  I had another piece of yummy pumpkin cake too. I came home and put groceries away.  Picked Hailey up at 3:15 and took her home.  Came home and Bill and I went and saw the movie Gosnell.  Heartbreaking and an eye opener on  how awful abortion is.  Many have turned from their pro choice belief to pro life after watching this movie.  Pray it touches hearts to do that.  God's heart must be so sad about all the babies killed by abortions in our nation.  My heart is sad about it.

10/31/18...Walked at SportsZone, Baked two loaves of bread, went to Melissa's, One attic is finished, Went to Melissa and Bruces to pass out candy and have chili

Our tree is sure getting beautiful

Peyton came out running to me!  Made me so happy!
 

Max, Eli, Adam, Peyton, Jacob, Evan, Hailey, Isaac and Jack

Everybody getting ready to go trick or treating

Hailey and Kenzie

Eli, Kenzie and Jacob

Eli and Kenzie

Kenzie and Travis

Jared and Kenzie

Vikki and Kimmy

Kenzie and Adam

Bill and I walked 2 miles at the SportsZone. I came home and baked 2 loaves of bread and Bill cleaned out his side of our closet and took a load of stuff to Salvation Army.  After I read my Bible, I went to Melissa's and helped carry some stuff upstairs for her and helped clean the house for tonight.  Came home and got the one attic done.  Started working in the other room.  Went to Melissa and Bruce's to see the kids in their costumes and pass out candy while everyone went trick or treating. Only 9 trick or treaters. We all ate chili, homemade bread and pumpkin cake. Everything was delicious and it sure was fun getting together with everyone. The kids all had fun and I loved seeing them dump their candy out and look at what they got.