3/1/19...Happy 6th Birthday to our Kody! Got kids off to school, went to lunch with Bill and Fred, Picked up the boys and Hailey, Melissa and Bruce got home, Went to Fun Fair at Bethlehem, Went to Kody's Birthday Party

Hailey after the boys left for school.  I realized I haven't taken any pictures of the boys.  Too busy when they are there to think of it.

Cute of Hailey and Abby

Bill and Fred on their phones...Actually they were both trying to find sister Carol's work phone  or address.

We had such a wonderful time with Bill's brother Fred.  He is so kind and caring.   

Ally and Hailey at the Fun Fair

Jack and Papa in the food line

Jacob, Max, Evan and Melissa

Me, Max and Papa

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Isaac and Peyton

Papa and Max

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Isaac and Peyton sure had fun swimming and being at the hotel for their first time

Peyton and Isaac after swimming at the hotel.  They were out to dinner and were so tired.  My cuties.

Kody in the dinosaur costume he got for his birthday.  He's playing me a song.  So cute!

Kody, Jedi and me.  Jedi just wanted to sit on my feet and have me pet him.  He was so sweet.

Papa, Kody, and Nana

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Kody with his birthday cake

Jacob front row left, at his Music Festival....they got all 1's which is the best they could get

Got the boys ready, lunches packed, and Vikki picked them up for school.  Hailey and I visited until her ride came.  I shared how I came to the Lord with her.  She left and I did some cleaning and finished laundry.  I want Melissa to be able to relax when she gets home.  I took a shower and got ready when I got home.  Bill and I went and met his brother, Fred, for lunch at Kathleen's at Apple Mt.  We all had egg salad sandwiches and organic chicken noodle soup.  It was delicious.  We had such a nice visit.  Fred is always so kind and caring.  Dr. Galsterer was eating there too.  After his business associate left, he came and gave us hugs and visited with us for about 15 minutes.  He was so nice, one of my favorite people from church.  He knew some people from Rehman Financial that Fred knew.  We left and came home.  I left to go pick up the boys, and Bill went to visit Roy at the rehab.  He has to be there two more weeks.  Melissa called and told me they were in Dundee, Mi.  Yay, I was so happy.  They are coming to the Fun Fair.  We picked up Hailey.  Bill came to the house and brought the left over theater popcorn from last night.  Melissa and Bruce got home, and the kids were very excited to see them.  They ran out the door to greet them.  Bill and I were happy to see them too.  We left and came home to drop the truck off, so we could ride to the Fun Fair together.  We had a great time there.  Bill got one hot dog and a pop right away. We saw the Beemer family and then Bruce, Melissa and the kids got there.   We walked around for a while, then went and ate.  Sat and talked for a while with Melissa and Mikayla's mom.  Mr. Parks, Max's teacher, came up to Melissa in the hallway and told her he had a great week and was happy and doing great work.  I told him that's because I was staying there....just kidding of course.  Vikki face timed me and showed me Peyton and Isaac swimming.  I was so happy she, Rody and the kids could have a fun night out.  They are staying at the Comfort Inn Suites (the kids first time) and having a great time.  Bill and I went to Kody's Birthday Party for a while.  He was so cute and we had lots of fun.  Happy to be Home Sweet Home!  I am a home kind of person.  

2/28/19...Got kids off to school, pizza for dinner, took Max to Jacob Mulders, Fun with Hailey

Hailey

Abby giving me the look because I had her toy on my head

Got up and got ready, then got the kids up to get ready for school.  Vikki picked the boys up and took them to school.  Hailey's ride picked her up.  I did some laundry and then headed to my house to spend time with Bill.  Went back to Melissa's and did more laundry, then left to pick up the boys. We stopped at Vikki's on our way home. She was a sweetie and checked Max's broken hurp device.    Max had a wire from his braces poking into his gum.  Vikki thought maybe his regular dentist could cut the wire for him.  It has been painful since Sunday, but his orthodontist office is on vacation, so Bruce couldn't get him an appt. until Monday. I called the dentist and the office said I could bring him in if I came right away before they closed.  I got him there and the dentist cut the wire.  Max felt so much better.  Bill picked Hailey up from school for us since we had to go to the dentist.  So thankful he was able to help out.  I asked him to take Hailey to Taco Bell and he was happy to do that.  Hailey was very happy too.  Max wanted Jet's pizza so when we got to his house, we called and ordered the pizza's and then Max and I went to pick them up, while Hailey watched the boys.  

We all loved the pizza. I took Max to his friend, Jacob's, to spend the night.  Got home and practiced spelling and memory work with the boys.  Evan had lots of homework, but he got right at it and worked on it till it was done.  He did a great job tonight.  Jack only had a page and did it right away.  After I read to Evan and tucked the boys in, Hailey and I hung out.  Abby started getting her toys out and wanted to play.  We sure laughed at her and had fun playing with her.  Hailey is sure a great help and does a great job getting her stuff done and packing her lunch.  Bill picked up the popcorn at the theater tonight and went to the Rescue Mission with Faith Riders.  Wes, Gayla and Isaac showed up to help with Movie Night there.  15 Men came to watch the movie and some were in tears they were so touched by it.  Praise God for working in their hearts.   I missed being there, but I was sure happy to just be able to stay with my kiddos and get lots done.

2/27/19..Got the kids up and things ready for school, Ginny made lasagna, bread sticks and cookies for us, Hailey watched the kids while I taught my kids class at church

3 Inches of snow this morning when we woke up.  They had said 6 inches, so I was happy it was only 3.  No schools were closed.  Woke the kids up to the song Good Morning, Good Morning, Good Morning.  They laughed. I helped the boys wet their hair and comb it, got breakfast around, prayed with all the kids and got them out the door when Vikki picked them up.  I had an 8 a.m. dentist appointment, so I left before Hailey was picked up.  Came home and got things done I needed to do and spent time with Bill.  After we ate lunch, I left and went to Melissa's.  I shoveled part of the driveway, and did some laundry.  I talked to Vikki and told her I would pick up the kids for her and drop them off when I went to pick up Evan and Max.  Jack at basketball practice.  Ginny was at the school and gave me dinner (lasagna, breadsticks, and cookies) she had made.  She is so sweet.  She  brought Jack home after practice.  Bill was sweet too.  He picked donuts up for us. We picked Hailey up and then went home.  The kids were very happy to have a donut.  Max shoveled the rest of the driveway.  He took a short rest, and then did his homework.  Adam face timed him and they did a game on the computer together.  He finished his homework.  I had Evan do his reading, and studied his spelling with him.  We ate dinner together, and then I had to go teach my class at church.  Got home and helped Jack with his division.  Talked to my Hailey girl for a while.  Talked to Melissa too.

2/26/19...Went to breakfast, Picked grandkids up from school, Melissa and Bruce left for NY, Went to care group for an hour

Went to breakfast.  Went home and cleaned the house and got ready for care group.  I made goulash for Bill and some to take to have for dinner with the kiddo's.  Melissa and Bruce left for Rochester, N.Y. so she could go to a teaching hospital and see a specialist for her disease.  I picked Max, Jack and Evan up from school.  We went to their house, and they had a snack and relaxed for a little bit, before starting their homework.  I studied spelling with them and their memory verse.  They were all good at doing their homework.  Melissa and Bruce got to New York safely.  Praise the Lord!  They face timed the kids.  I had to go to Care Group at our house, but only went for the hour of study time.
Left right away after, so I could get back to the kids.  Hailey is a big help with watching them for me. She had them all in bed when I got home.  I cleaned up around the house, did some laundry and went to bed. Packed lunches for the boys.  Hailey packs her own lunch.  She is amazing she's so responsible and helpful.  Set my alarm for 5:30 a.m to get up before the kids.  Love these grandkids so much!  I will say though, Melissa and Bruce are busy busy busy parents.  I am appreciating being retired so much.  No wonder we have our kids when we are young.

2/25/19...took Melissa to therapy, Went to Betty Bailey's funeral,

Made perch in my air fryer.  It turned out great

I got ready and went to Melissa's.  We visited for a while before we had to leave for therapy.  She had therapy for 4 hours again.  I went to Comfort Inn Suites and got an extension on our gift card.  We won it at the Car Show at Hopevale Church last summer.  Bill put it away and I never even thought about it till a week ago.  It expired 1/9/19, but the supervisor gave me an extension since we forgot about it.  She was very nice.  Met Bill at the church for the funeral.  He wasn't there right away, so I talked to Lorraine, Don, and Diane.   Looked at pictures with Wes and Gayla and then Bill got there.  The funeral was very nice.  She knew Jesus as her Lord and Savior, so that makes all the difference when you know you will see them again.  A granddaughter, and 2 great grandkids 8 and 11, got up and talked about their grandma.  They were so cute and so brave.  It really touched my heart.  We ate at the luncheon with Wes and Gayla afterwards.  Rose Houser was there and asked me if Bill and I would pray for her before we left.  She fell after the funeral.  We were happy to pray for her of course.  I picked Melissa up and we picked her up a hamburger and concrete mixer.  We went to her house and she went over the lists she left for me while I stay with the kids and also other things like packing lunches, medicine, etc.  I made perch in the air fryer for Bill and I for dinner.  It was crispy and yummy.  Bill had an Elder's meeting at church in the evening.  I did my devotion, my lesson for care group tomorrow night and watched a Hallmark movie.

2/24/19..Went to church, Went to Famous Daves with Diane and James, Watched the new When Calls the Heart

Went to church.  It was a "family" meeting.  Pastor explained what the church did in 2018, what money went where, and that our building will be paid off in 2 1/2 years.  So much accomplished last year.  So nice to see people who love the Lord and give to His work and see the amazing things God accomplishes through His people.  We prayed for people after church.  We were very happy when we looked and saw Bruce and Melissa up at the alter getting prayer.  I sure am praying for my sweet girl and for both of them to have a safe and good trip to New York.  It was very windy when we got out of church.  We went out to Famous Dave's with Diane and James.  They wanted to treat us.  We had a very nice time visiting with them.  Kimmy sent me a picture of their bathroom.  It's beautiful and they sure are doing an amazing job.  Can't wait to see it in person.  Talked to all of the girls.  I sure have three sweet daughters.

Went to Emily's Baby Shower, Went to DaVinci's in Frankenmuth

Emily opening gifts

Joan with Emily

Three of us Elder's wives and close family prayed for Emily at her shower.  It was such a special time seeking the Lord for His blessing, protection and guidance for Emily, Derek and their soon to be born baby.  

Faith Rider's dinner at DaVinci's

Went to Emily's Baby Shower.  It was so nice and the food was delicious.  I sat with Debbie Davis, Phyllis, Nancy and Heather.  Emily got a great variety and beautiful baby things.   After the shower, I went to Frankenmuth to meet Bill at DaVinci's. I just got an appetizer, because I ate at the shower.  Bill got a cheesiness pizza.  We had fun visiting with each other.  Came home and watched a movie.