12/19/18...Decorated cookies, picked Hailey up from school, Went to Coco Loco's, Took cookies to Charlie and Sue, Went to Max, Jack and Evan's Christmas program

Beautiful Sunrise this morning

Isaac and Peyton

Max is standing in front of Luke in the turquoise shirt

Max playing his trombone behind the girl in the blue on the left

Evan, Max and Jack

Hailey and Ally...they brought their books so they could study for exams

We walked 2 miles at SportsZone.  After that we went and put gas in the truck and car.  We saved 60 cents on every gallon.  When I got home I did my Bible reading and put on worship music.   I picked Hailey up at 11:40.  She had exams today, so she got out early.  We went to Coco Loco's for lunch.  She was so happy to go there. It's her favorite place.  We each got Nachos with beef and beans.  We got half orders and our plates were filled.  We couldn't eat it all.  We had a really nice talk and fun.  When I took her home, I gave her her birthday present from us.  She loved her Bible cover.  Gave her Cactus socks, lotion and her 15th Birthday girl for her collection.  Only one more Birthday girl to go...#16 next  year. Got home and decorated Christmas Cookies.  Took some cookies over to Charlie and Sue.  Bill went to the Marine Corp League meeting.  He got a great award.  I went to Max, Jack and Evan's Christmas Program.  I stopped at Vikki's and dropped cookies off for her and Kenzie to decorate. The boys all did a great job and the program was so nice.  I sat by Ginny's mom.  We had a nice visit before and after the program.  She is such a sweet person.  Bought some Butterhorns at the bake sale after the program that looked great but tasted yucky.  Bill got home and ate one and thought it was yucky too!.  He told me to throw them out ha ha.  I agree.  Watched a Hallmark movie.

12/18/18..Went to breakfast, took Melissa to therapy, Made cookies, Went to Wes and Gaylas for dinner and to visit with Louise and Holly

I got home from dropping Melissa off at therapy and was going to make cookies.  I got the sugar out and there wasn't enough.  I prayed and started hunting for sugar in sugar bowls.  They were all empty.  Then I found packs of sugar in the cupboard.  There was just enough to make the cup I needed.  Yay God! So thankful He provided.  I didn't have time to go to the store because I had to get back to pick Melissa up.  

Holly, Louise, Wes, Gayla and Bill playing 3-13

Our Christmas lights!

We went to breakfast at Sullivans.  I left at 9 to go pick Melissa up.  Took her to therapy and then came home and made Christmas Cookies.  I was so happy to find enough sugar to be able to make a batch.  Went back to pick Melissa up.  We had coney dogs from Old Town Drive In.  I had coupons and Tuesday's they have them on sale.  We went back to Melissa's to eat.  I went to Olie's and then to Krogers.  Got more sugar, butter, and flour to make cookies.  Had a $5 off coupon so that was nice.  Came home and made one more batch of cookies so Vikki and Kenzie could have their decorating get together.  I can't make it to help, so just baked the cookies. Went to Wes and Gayla's for dinner. Louise and Holly were there, because Louise has a heart dr. appt. tomorrow.   We visited and played 3-13.  Bill was the winner.  It was so nice spending time with them.  I got a Christmas card last night.  The envelope was addressed to Aunt Penny and family.  I opened it and it said, Hi, I got remarried.  Hope you are all doing well, Love ya.  It was from Mandy, Alex and Ahmeh.  It made my heart sad.  Vikki (she's so much like Grandma Daisy) called Tammy today to find out what happened as we haven't heard anything from Mark or his mom.  She got Mark's number and I texted him.  He's doing ok.  I was happy to hear from him.  Sure am praying for him and his family.

12/1718...HAPPY BIRTHDAY HAILEY! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! Walked at SportsZone, Went Christmas Shopping, Met Kimmy in Midland

Hailey reading her card

Hailey in her new pj's from her mom and dad

Hailey laying in her new sleeping bag they got her

Misty got the desk all organized and set up.  Sure looks beautiful!  She could be an interior decorator she is so good.

 Bill and I walked at the SportsZone.  I went 3 miles to make up for not walking last Friday.  Came home and made oatmeal.  Went to Hallmark to get Hailey's birthday girl.  Can't believe this is 15th and only one more to get for her.  Time sure flew by.  I ended up doing some Christmas shopping. Got an email saying the Lego set I had ordered for Max wasn't going to get here until Dec. 31.  I talked to Melissa and she found out a Lego set he wanted was at the Midland Target and they only had one left.  I called and they said they would hold it if I came right away.  I headed there and called Kimmy on my way.  She called me back and she went to Meijer's, and I went to Target.  Then we both met at Bob Evans for lunch.  I was going to treat her to lunch, but when we got there she had found a coupon on her phone for a free stack of pancakes.  She sent me the link so I could get them too.  We got four huge pancakes.  I got ham with mine and she got toast.  I ordered banana bread for us, but we were too full to eat it.  I had her take mine to Jared so they could each have a piece.  What a nice time and fun visit.  She saved me lots of money today too....$10 on our pancakes and then she went to Target with me and had them price match, so I got $14 back from Max's lego set.  She is quite the girl!  Love her tons!  Vikki messaged me and showed me that she made me a snowman.  She had said they were to hard, but the sweet made me one anyone.  So cute!  Love her tons too!  Melissa called me and shared Hailey's Birthday pictures she took.  That was sweet of her because we already had celebrated at SkyZone.  Love her tons too!  Still have to give Hailey our gifts!  Called Hailey and wished her happy birthday.  I had called and left a message this morning, sent a text and then called a couple of more times.  Nice to finally get to talk to her.  I love that girl tons too!  I am blessed with a wonderful family.

12/16/18...Went to church, Hailey and her five friends came to church with Bruce & Melissa and the boys, Vikki and Misty took desk, Went to Logans, Wrapped some presents, Bill and I played SkipBo

Vikki and Misty came and took this big desk apart and moved it to Misty's for their work table

Hailey on the right and her five friends.  

Sadie Hawkins Dance...Hailey in the middle.  They all went to dinner together and then went to the dance

This guy was one of the girls cousins.  He was Hailey's dance partner at the dance. 

Bill very serious about dealing out our new Skip Bo game.  He beat me by one card!  He was pretty happy to say the least.

We went to church.  Bruce, Melissa and the kids were there along with 5 of Hailey's friends from Valley.  Hailey wanted a study sleep over for her birthday celebration.  The girls all studied for their exams together.  Proud of that girl.  Worship was amazing.  We sang "This is How We Fight our Battles" which is based on Psalm 23. Love that song.  Bill and I went up to the alter to pray for people after church.  After church, we came home.  Vikki called and she and Misty were taking apart our desk. It's so big that I can never move it, so I am happy to see it go and get a smaller one I can move.  We are going to tear out the carpet in that room and paint it in the spring.  Melissa sent me some pictures of Hailey and her friends at the Sadie Hawkins Dance at Valley last night.  So thankful God has blessed Hailey with such great friends.  Bill and I went to Logan's after Vikki and Misty left.  I had salmon and Bill had steak.  Everything was delicious and we had a card for $10 our bill.  We came home and I ordered some more presents and wrapped gifts. Told Google that I wanted to listen to K-Love Christmas Station and it was so nice watching all the Christian singers and groups sing Christmas Music.  We had fun playing Skip Bo and watched a Hallmark Movie.

12/15/18...Max helped decorate cookies, Max had a mishap by the fire,Went to Isaac's Basketball game, Went to McDonalds for Lunch

Max eating breakfast

Max read his Bible right away when he was done with breakfast.  Love love love this!  He didn't know I took a picture

Max frosting the cookies

He sure loved putting lots of sprinkles on

Max and Nana decorating

Bill came out so happy about his haircut he gave himself.  Then he asked me how the back looked.  YIKES!  Vikki came over and fixed it up for him.

Max got too close to the fireplace glass

Double YIKES

Before I cleaned the glass

After I cleaned the fireplace glass.  The WD40 and razor blade worked great Kimmy.

Shirt Papa and Max picked out at Penney's.  A lady handed him a 30% off coupon so it ended up being $13.00.  Was $39 originally.

McDonalds time

Jack and Papa at Isaac's game

Vikki French braiding Hailey's hair at Isaac's game

Isaac playing...Rody in the background helping coach

Isaac #7

Hailey

Peyton

Peyton and Hailey

Papa, Jack and Hailey at Tim Horton's after the game

Max slept in until 9.  We ate breakfast and then Max went and got his Bible and started reading it.  That sure makes this Nana very happy.  I read my Bible too!  We decorated Christmas cookies, and he sure was a great helper.  He loved it when I said he could eat a couple.  He went and sat by the fireplace and got too close to the glass which was very hot.  His sweatshirt melted and left a big hole in the back and the fireplace glass had lots of melted nylon all over it.  I sure was thankful he didn't get burned.  Scary!!! I scraped it the best I could with a putty knife.  Bill took Max to find a new sweatshirt.  I talked to Kimmy and she said to let it cool and use WD40 on it and a razor blade.  I did that and it worked amazingly.  So easy.  I sure was thankful.  Vikki had a couple of Christmas cookies and then left.  Max and I went to McDonald's for lunch.  We had a nice talk and he went and got the straws, napkins, and ketchup for me and then took care of our garbage when we were finished.  He was very polite too.  I dropped off Max, and picked up Hailey and Jack to go to Isaac's game.  We had to drive around the parking lot until people came out and we could take their spot.  Crazy!

Jack and Papa went in the truck, and Hailey and I went in the car to Tim Horton's.  Took Hailey and Jack home.  They both thanked me when they got out of the car.  Bill and I went back to Penney's.  A lady handed us each a coupon when we came in the door.  He opened his and it was 30% and had me open mine and it was 40% our entire purchase.  We found some really great sales and with the 40% off the prices were amazing.  I found a pair of jeans which were regularly $44 and I got them for $14.  Found stuff for Christmas gifts.  We had lots of fun shopping.  Bill gave someone his 30% coupon and they were so happy. It sure was a great day!

12/14/18...Went shopping for toys for Youth Haven Kids, Took Melissa to Therapy, Went to see Marie and Roy, Went to Amazing Grace Store to drop off toys

Bill helping frost the Christmas Cookies

Evan

Jack

Max...We were watching a movie and  I left the room for a few minutes.  This is how I found Max when I came back in.

Went shopping and got toys for kids at Youth Haven.  Love that they get the message of Jesus with their gifts.  This is another of my favorite traditions.  Took Melissa to therapy.  Came home and decorated Christmas cookies.  Went and picked Melissa up and visited with Matthew while he was on the Lokomat.  Then we walked him to OT and went to visit his dad in the waiting room.  Dropped Melissa off and headed to Marie and Roys.  It was pretty foggy as I got closer to Bay City.  Took some Christmas Cookies and Cabbage rolls to Marie and Roy.  Had a nice visit and Marie and I had some good prayer time.  Stopped at the Christian Bookstore in Bay City and dropped the toys I had picked up off.  Went to Melissa's and picked up Max to spend the night.  He had told me the other day that he wanted to spend the night some time.  We ate and then he was happy to pick out two Christmas Cookies.  After that, he wanted to watch the Lego Movie.  We had popcorn while we watched the movie that papa had brought home from the movies today.  He and Charlie went and saw the new Clint Eastwood movie. Max fell asleep on the couch at 8:30.  I woke him up to see if he wanted to get his pj's on.  He did and then I tucked him in upstairs.  What a sweet boy he is.

12/13/18...Took Melissa to therapy, made cabbage rolls, made cut out cookies

Hailey was still home waiting for her ride when I got to Melissa's today.

This 5 x 7 picture came in the mail today.  It took a while before All and I could figure out where it was taken. We finally figured out that it was at the Veteran's Dinner where we got the picture Bill loves of the Vietnam Wall.

I went to Melissa's early because she had therapy at 8 a.m.  Hailey was still there waiting for her ride to come.  She got right up and came and gave me a big hug which made this Nana very happy.  

She left for school and Melissa and I headed to therapy.  When I got home, I returned a couple of things to Amazon.  Had to take them to the UPS Store.  It was very easy to return them.  I made cabbage buns and Cut out Christmas cookies.  Taking some of both to Marie and Roy tomorrow.  Also taking some to Melissa so they can decorate them as a family.  Watched a Hallmark Movie.