11/16/18...Woke up to lots of snow, Made pies, cranberries, rolls, Boo Hoo...Eli's grandparents day was cancelled, Tables up and tablecloths on, Went to Souper Cafe

The snow was beautiful today!  God's Amazing Beauty!!!

Yummy potato soup, and an egg salad sandwich at Souper Cafe!  Delicious!

I got everything ready in the breadmakers last night and got up at 3 a.m. and started them.  Loved looking out at the beautiful snow this morning.  Put my worship music on while I baked pie crust, made pie filling, ground up cranberries, made rolls and got things ready for tomorrow.  All of a sudden, I smelled the yummy smell of bread baking.  I accidentally pushed the light bread setting instead of dough setting.  At least I got one right.  I went to pick up Melissa for therapy and gave her the loaf of bread.  Came home and cut up bananas and layered them with pudding and got the chocolate and banana cream pies done.  Got stuff cut up for stuffing.  Kimmy called and said Grandparent's Day at Eli's school was cancelled because there was no power there.  Bummer.  We sure were looking forward to going.  Sure hope they reschedule it.  Picked up Melissa from therapy.  She had made yummy chocolate muffins in therapy and brought them home.  We each ate one on the way home.  They were delicious.  She was a little nervous about having to make them there, but she did great.  Came home and got floors swept and mopped.  Bill and I went to Souper Cafe for an egg salad sandwich and soup.  He had chicken noodle soup and I had potato.  Yum!  Came home and baked the second batch of rolls.  Watched the news and then a Hallmark movie.

11/15/18...More Thanksgiving preparations done today, Picked up my new glasses, Took Melissa to Therapy, Bill had to replace the truck tires, Went to help residents with Bingo

Four nice Toms came through our yard today

This one was a nice big one

Bill's truck tire lost lots of air today, so he went to have it checked.  It had a screw in it.  His tires were pretty bald, so he needed to replace them all.  I went to pick up my glasses.  I was happy they came in fast.  Went to Melissa's from there and took her to therapy.  Came home and shortly after, Bill called for me to meet him at Kroger to get gas in both vehicles.  We used our 10 cents off a gallon as gas prices have gone down, we want to save our $1 off for next month.  I went back to Melissa's therapy early and watched her on the lokomat.  She sure is doing great on it now.  I took her home and we tried to call Helen, but still haven't got a hold of her.  I came home and made salmon for dinner and then we went and helped the residents at Community Village play Bingo.  They are always so happy when we come and we are always so happy to see them.  Watched a Hallmark Movie at night.

11/14/18...Walked at Sportszone,, Went to dentist, Went to Caregroup

The eagle was out when I went to the dentist.  Went by again on my way to get prescription.  Both eagles were sitting in the tree then, but I couldn't pull off to get a picture.

Bill and I walked two miles at the SportsZone.  Came home and cooked some squash from the garden.  Only about 4 more to do.  Yay!  Did more around the house to get ready for thanksgiving.  Went to Aldi's for a few things.  Went to the dentist.  He put me on an antibiotic and will take care of my broken tooth after I'm done with it.  He told me to call him if it starts hurting, even if it's during his Thanksgiving Dinner.  He will take care of it so I'm not in pain.  He said he doesn't think I will have any problem though.  I took my prescription to Meijer to get filled because the dentist said it would be free there. I was happy to see two eagles by the next on Midland Rd.  I went to visit John at HealthSource.  I took him a snickerdoodle cookie from Baynes.  He loved it and couldn't believe how big it was. Went back to Meijer to pick up my prescription.  Went to Holly's after that to drop off the checks for the boxes.  Came home and did my lesson for Bible Study.  Bill went to the Marine Corp. League meeting and I went to Bible Study.  It was a great study and we had a fun time.  Bill and I watched a Hallmark Movie when we got home.

 

11/13/18..Icy roads this morning, Bill had dentist appt. I went to breakfast, took Melissa to therapy, Dropped off Shoeboxes at Holly's,

This morning's Bible reading was good.  Bill had a dentist appt. at the VA at 8 a.m.  He called me to let me know the roads were icy.  I went to our breakfast at Sullivans. I took it slow on our road.  Midland Rd. seemed good, but when I went to turn to stay on Midland Rd. where it curves into State St. there was a line up of cars and I slid.  Glad I stopped in time.  A semi was behind me and I sure was praying he would be able to stop.  He did.   There was an accident at State and Midland Rd. and a police car with his lights still on was sitting on the bridge.  Didn't see any accident, but heard at breakfast that there was one.  Wes, Gayla, Don, Loraine, Andy, Dennis and I were the only ones there today. I had an egg sandwich for breakfast which was delicious.  They don't have it on the menu, but were nice and made it for me.  I went grocery shopping after breakfast.  Got a 23.74 lb. turkey.  Lots of super big turkeys were available today.  Glad they had a great sale on turkeys with a $25 purchase.  Got ten $5 off 10 items.  Went to Melissa's after that and took her to therapy.  Came home while she was at therapy.  On my way to get her, I stopped at Jacks and got my hungry birds some more thistle seed.  Got some burger too.  Picked Melissa up and went to Old Town Drive in.  Had a coupon for buy one coney dog and get one free.  Hotdogs are cheaper on Tuesday so got a great deal.  Went to Melissa's to eat them.  Vikki stopped over to spend time until she had to pick the kids up from school.  Took the Operation Christmas Shoeboxes over to Holly's House.  The crown on my tooth came off.  I could tell it was loose was going to mention it tomorrow when I go to the dentist.  Glad I had an appt. scheduled.  Called the dentist when it happened and they told me they can take care of it tomorrow at my regular appt.  Came home and watched Kirk Cameron's documentary "Connect".  It was informative and good.  Sewed Bill's pocket in his Marine Dress Sports Jacket.  Made dinner, watched the news and watched a movie.

Walked at SportsZone, Cleaned the house, Went to Golden Coral for a free Dinner for Bill, Went to the funeral home for the viewing of Nancy French's dad

Isaac wanted his hair straightened.  He looks cute with it straight and cute with it curly.  Love his photo bomber in the background.

This cute picture came up in my facebook memories today.  I sure do miss Sammy!  He was the best horse ever.  Kenzie loved him too.

I tried to get Lucky the dog working the other day for Peyton and Isaac but he didn't do anything.  Today I got him working...He sits, comes, plays dead, rolls over, stands on his head, and does much more.  Kenzie loved him when she was little.  Peyton and Isaac sure were happy I got him working.  I sent them a video so they are excited to come see him.

Bill and I walked at SportsZone.  Bill and Charlie went to Denny's for their free breakfast afterward.  I cleaned the house and Bill got home and took care of the leaves in the yard and on the trampoline.  We went to the Golden Coral after for another free meal for Bill.  No cooking for me this weekend.  We were in line and a young couple ahead of us started talking to us.  He was a marine and he had gotten wounded in Afghanistan.  They were from Caro and were so nice.  There was a table in the parking lot with a US Flag and three other flags.  While I stayed in line, Bill went to see what it was.  He came back with a little folder for us and one for the couple ahead of us.  When we looked inside, there were tracks about Jesus, and lots of neat things including a book with John through Romans in it.  There was lots of good stuff in it.  We were happy to get inside the door because we were all really cold.  Jim from the Flint Chapter of CMA met us there and ate with us. We went to Snow Funeral Home for Nancy's dad's showing.  He had so many medals and honors from his service in the Korean War.  We came home and watched a Hallmark Movie. 

11/11/18...HAPPY VETERANS DAY BILL AND HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY KENZIE!

Bill and I at Bob Evans for his free meal on Veterans Day

Kim Reminder and Bill.  They were both dressed so nice that I had to take a picture.  Kim gave us a container of no bake cookies at church for Veterans Day.  

Bill waiting for the service to start

The Birch Run Band played and were amazing

Everyone saying the Pledge of Allegiance 

Bill doing the Color Ceremony

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Bill sharing about his time in Vietnam at the State Theatre

Bill and his wonderful free meal at Logans

We went to Bob Evan's at 8 a.m. and Bill enjoyed his free breakfast.  I enjoyed my breakfast too.  We came home for about 20 minutes and then went to church.  Good service, worship and message.  After church, we went to the VA Hospital, and Bill did the color presentation for the Veteran's Appreciation Service.  It was so nice and the service was so meaningful to all the veterans at the hospital.  The Birch Run Band did an amazing job playing all the songs for the different branches of service.  After that we went to the State Theater and watched a documentary on the Vietnam War produced by Delta College.  It was so touching and a lot of the men who were in the documentary were there and told more about their time in Vietnam afterwards.  Bill also stood up and shared about his time in Vietnam.  Went to Logans for Bill's free meal afterward. Bill and I were talking about how amazingly nice all the workers and our server was. The manager came and asked us how everything was, and asked about Bill's Medallion, commenting that he looked like a president or something.  We shared about Bill being named Marine of the year for Saginaw.  The manager was super nice to us too.   At the end of our meal, our server brought the bill and told us the manager took care of both of our meals and beverages for us.  What a wonderful day celebrating and honoring veterans and enjoying the day with my veteran hero.  We went to Bed Bath and Beyond after that and Bill got a new pillow with his 25% off discount and an electric throw since his quit working.  We came home and watched a Hallmark Movie.  

11/10/18...Went to Birch Run to the Bazaar where Vikki was selling her bracelets, Went to the Marine Corp League Ball, Bill was named Marine of the Year

Misty and Vikki and their beautiful display at the Bazaar

Friends at our table...Dennis, James, Debbie, Tom, Cassie and her husband, Bob and Joyce.  Bill and Jim in the background

John Van Tol welcoming everyone

Debbie and Tom

Cassie and her husband, Tom, Debbie, Bill, me and James

Bill being named Marine of the Year

Bill after he was named Marine of the year.  He got that beautiful medallion he is wearing and a beautiful plaque 

Bill getting ready to do cake cutting ceremony for the Marine Corp 243rd Birthday

Bill Cutting the cake 

My Handsome Marine Hero

Bill doing a reading he was asked to do

Me and Bill

Tom, Debbie, Bill and I

Me and Bill

Bill and Debbie

I went to the Birch Run High School where Vikki, Misty and her Mom had a booth. I picked up a Starbuck coffee for Vikki she had phoned in and paid for.  They called her name as soon as I walked in the door, handed it to me and off I went.  So fast.  Got to the school land Vikki came out the door to meet me.  We walked around the whole thing.  It was huge.  Vikki and Misty's display was the most beautiful.  We saw many beautiful things.  So many talented people.  So happy Vikki could have time to walk around with me.  So much fun.  Came home and ate and then got ready for the Marine Corp Ball.  We picked up James at 4:30.  He wasn't up yet, so one of the nurses aids got him up and she and Bill picked out a nice suit and tie for him to wear.  The aid got him ready and we left for the Ball.  James was a marine and came home and had a stroke.  He is so young to have had that happen.  We are praying for a miracle for him.  We got to the American Legion Hall in Bay City, and it was decorated beautifully.  Debbie and Tom were already there and were waiting for us.  We sat down at our table and they came and told Bill and I we had to sit at the head table with another couple.  I didn't know them.  I was kind of sad that we had to move away from everyone we had invited and didn't really want to sit looking out at everybody, but was happy to see Bill honored.  We ate and the food was amazing.  The couple next to us was really nice.  Debbie was so sweet to James, and went and got his plate of food and then cut his meat for him.  This is the first time she met him.  We were going to help him, but couldn't when they put us at the other table.  Everyone there was so kind to James and made him feel so happy.  It was very touching.  After we ate, John started the program.  Bill was so surprised and happy when they were naming the Marine of the Year for the Saginaw Detachment and they called him up for it.  They gave him a beautiful medallion and plaque.  They had told me they were going to pick him for it at our summer picnic, but I kept it a good secret.  He serves and is a blessing to so many that he really does deserve this honor.  I am very proud of him.  We moved and sat with Ralph and Julie for a while, danced and then left for home.