8//22/18...Schaard Christmas Party....so much fun

Travis, Kenzie, Vikki

Hailey and Kenzie

Travis and Peyton

Melissa and Evan

Jared and Fred

Isaac and Rody

Bill

Lourdes, Vikki, Kimmy and Jared

Matthew and Bruce

Adam, Max, Eli, and Jack under the piano

Fred, Lourdes, me and Bill

Travis, Kenzie, Jacob, Adam, Debbie, Max
Peyton, Isaac, Eli, Hailey, Evan and Jack

Waiting for the word Go so they can open their gifts from Aunt Debbie

The kids with their cute ornaments from their Aunt Debbie 

Bill and I with our ornament from Debbie

Kenzie, Travis and Aunt Debbie....She just opened her gifts from them

Debbie and Bill....dvd's we got her

Kenzie, Travis, Peyton and Evan getting ready to play Bingo

Jacob, Rody, Isaac, Bob and Ann playing Bingo

Vikki, Hailey, Jack and Adam

Lots of Bingo players everywhere

Max and Lourdes

Alex, Amanda and Matthew

Alex, Tom, Amanda, Matthew and Debbie

Melissa and her Uncle Fred

Kenzie and Amanda

Ann is 91 and was the first one to win bingo...must be all of those years of practice

Kenzie, Peyton, Melissa and Evan playing Bingo

Matthew, Amanda, and Alex playing Bingo, Tom calling numbers and Debbie making sure he's doing it right

Nice family picture of Bruce, Melissa, Hailey
Max, Evan and Jack

We got to Debbie's at about 2:45.  The girls and their families had just gotten there.  We had a good time visiting and snacking.  Fred, Lourdes, Shari, Bob, Ann, Debbie and her family and all of our family were there.  The food was really food except we didn't care for the bloody meat.  Even the well done was pink.  Bill fed his to the dog.  Shame on him!  Max loved it though and went back for more.  He kept telling me how good it was.  It was roast or prime rib we think.  I took veggies and dip, Melissa and Bruce brought yummy string bean casserole, Kimmy and Jared brought deviled eggs and Vikki and Rody brought banana pudding dessert.  Fred and Lourdes brought pies.  The kids opened their ornaments from Aunt Debbie, Uncle Tom, Matthew and Amanda.  They were really cute.  We opened our cute ornament with the grandkid's names on it.  Love all of our ornaments from Debbie.  My tree is beautiful because of her.  We all played bingo and had so much fun.  There were a lot of us that had played for a long time and couldn't win, so they had a few games for just the losers so we could become winners.  Evan was sure happy when he won.  He was so cute.  Fred won and gave his $5 of nickels he won to Peyton.  She was sure happy too. We had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs.  Stopped at Meijer's and got thick rubber bands that Bill needed and I got what I needed for my Cheesy Potatoes for Christmas Eve Dinner. 

12/21/18....Went and finished my shopping and picked up gifts that came in at Walmart. Took Melissa to therapy. Picked her kiddos up as they only had a half day. Went to Kody's Christmas Program

Kody in the third row three from the right

Stacie and Kody

Stacie and Kody

Papa, Kody and me

Max, Jack, Hailey and Evan...it was their last day of school until January 7th and was shake day!

Cute snowman that Vikki made me! Love it!

I went to Walmart to pick up Adam and Eli's gifts and finish the rest of my shopping.  I went early so it wouldn't be busy.  Went to Melissa's and took her to therapy at 10.  Went to Kroger's to get some gift cards and then went to pick up Max, Jack and Evan.  Took Max and Evan home and then Jack and I went to get Melissa.  We visited with Tom and Matthew while we were there.  Picked up Hailey and took them home.  I met Bill at Home Depot and we drove together to see Kody in his Christmas Program.  At first he was pretty silly, but he started doing the motions after a few songs.  How nice that they sang This Little Light of Mine and If You're Happy and You Know it.  Sang some cute Christmas songs too.  We went to Home Depot after we were done.  We left there and I stopped at McDonald's and picked up frappes and Shakes and took them to Melissa's.  Left and met Bill at Menard's.  He had some Christmas shopping to do, so I went and got a chicken Club sandwich from Arby's and he picked up a Philly sandwich from Charlies.  Watched a Hallmark Movie.

12/20/18....Happy Birthday to my mom in heaven. I sure do miss her

Me and my beautiful mom

Beautiful pop up card we got from Carol this year

Beautiful pop up card we got from Carol last year.  It's amazing how it all folds down into a card.  It's a very detailed nativity too.

Took Melissa to therapy at 9.  It was raining outside.  There was an accident at the corner of our road and Midland Rd.  I thought it was going to make me late because the police just got there, but I was able to turn and go down Midland road pretty quickly.  Melissa had the lokomat and OT today, so she was there for 2 1/2 hrs.  I went shopping and got all my stuff I needed for Christmas Dinner and also to take to Debbie's for Saturday.  I picked Melissa up afterwards and dropped her off and left right away because I had ice cream in my car.  I decided since it was in a stay cold bag and it was cool out I would run into McDonald's Nursery real quick.  Melissa called me a few minutes after I was there and told me Hailey texted me and wondered if I was coming to pick her up soon.  I forgot about her getting out early and so did Melissa.  I picked Melissa up at 11:30 and we should have left right from there to pick Hailey up at 11:40.  It only took me about 7 minutes to pick her up, but I was 20 minutes late.  Hailey was sweet and said it was fine.  I hit the curb and told her that was a lesson on what not to do when she drives.  She got a good laugh about that.

I dropped her off and went home to put my groceries away.  The ice cream did great.  Bob came to work on the drywall he is finishing up.  I wrapped gifts.  

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.