Monday, 3/15/21, Got first Pfizer Covid Shot, Painted the closet door edges, went to Christian Skate night...Eli's first time, Adam came but didn't skate

                                                                                    

In line for drive through Covid shot

 They got 8 to 10 vehicles in the building each time so it went quick

 So sad to drive by here and there's no longer an eagle's next in the tree

 Eli

Isaac in action

Eli in action

Peyton in action

Peyton skating backwards while Katelyn practices with her new skates

 Eli

Peyton, Eli and Isaac

Adam and Nana

Adam, Eli, Vikki, Peyton and Isaac

 Aunt Bippi with the boys...Adam, Eli and Isaac

Katelyn, Peyton, Eli and Isaac

Peyton and Eli

 Peyton and Katelyn BFF's

Eli

 Eli loved skating...he said it is so much smoother than the rail trail

Jacob looking very handsome for his band concert

Jacob on the left, 2nd back playing clarinet

Rollerblading videos

I read my Bible, ate a bowl of cereal and then headed out to get my Covid shot.  Got the Pfizer one.  The line looked long, but it moved very fast.  My appt. was for 9 a.m. and I got the shot at 9:08.  After they had the amount of cars that fit inside the garage, they had us shut our cars off, then they closed both garage doors.  There were tables with nurses, ready to go to each car and answer any questions and give the shots.  I didn't watch her give me mine, she just said big poke and it was done.  I didn't feel anything.  When everyone was done they opened the first garage door, so we could all drive out, then opened the other one so the next people could drive in.  We waited in the parking lot for our 15 min. time they wanted us to wait.  I drove by where the eagle's next was and it was sad not to see it up in the tree.  I came home and read my devotions and prayed.  I went with Bill to Godwin's to meet Vikki and pick up her chair.  We unloaded it and took it in her house.  Vikki and I carried the big part of the chair and Bill carried the back to the chair in.  It is so pretty and so comfy.  Vikki was really happy.   I painted the edges of the closet doors upstairs in the bedroom, so now the painting up there is finished.  Yay!  I made chicken with chicken soup, onion soup mix and rice for dinner.  I also put asparagus in the oven, and red skinned potatoes in the air fryer.  Vikki called and was coming over to go to the roller skating rink early because Kimmy and Jared were dropping off Adam and Eli there.  I hurried and ate a piece of pizza, then instructed Bill in what he had to do to get his dinner out and cook his corn he wanted.  He texted me that the food was great.  Jacob had his band concert, so Jared and Kimmy took him there after they dropped the boys off at the rink.  Eli loved rollerblading and was super good at it.  I love that they have a Christian Skate night so the music is what we like listening to.  We were hopping Kimmy would make it back in time to see Eli skate, but they got there about 5 minutes too late.  Adam sat with Vikki and I and watched the kids.  He was so much fun to have with us.  Katelyn and her mom, sister, and some other homeschoolers were there.  Peyton was happy to have a friend there.  We talked to Melissa on our way home.  I called Marie back when I got home.  Texted with Adam today.  Nice to see Jacob even if only for a few minutes.  Can't wait to see and hear his concert videos.

Sunday, 3/14/21, Went to church, Went for a ride, Kimmy and Family met us for ice cream

Driving down US10 looking where Sanford Lake used to be before dams broke

My handsome driver Bill

One of our favorite ice cream places used to be on the corner on the left before the flood

 Sanford Lake Beach is across where the trees are...so sad there's no water.  Use to go there lots to swim and have picnics

Eli eating his ice cream cone while roller blading

 Wow...look how tall Eli is

                Eli is tall because of his roller blades ha ha (Jacob, Adam, Jared, Eli and Bill)

Eli, Jacob, me, and Adam enjoying our ice cream cones...that is artificial turf behind us...not real grass

Jared and Bill being funny when Kimmy tried to take their picture...Jacob's leg

Jared and Bill being photo bombed by Jacob

 Vikki and I are so sad...the wind blew down our favorite eagle's nest on Midland Rd.

Two eagles by where the nest used to be

Peyton looking cute being a twin with her American Girl Doll

We went to church.  I had to wake Bill up as he didn't remember the time change.  He did last night but didn't change his alarm.  Went to prayer before church.  Worship was awesome today.  Great message too.  We came home and ate, then went for a ride to Gladwin, Harrison, Clare and Sanford.  We walked through the Military Store, then though Jays.  Melissa called me while we were in the store.  We talked for a while.  We called Kimmy and she, Jared and the boys met us the the Country Creamery to get Ice Cream.  We picked our ice cream out, then went outside to eat it.  It was cool out, but sunny.  A little windy too.  We ate on the picnic table, then decided to walk the rail trail to get warmer.  We finally went to the side of the building and Kimmy and I sat at the table and the guys all stood, except Eli who decided finally to sit with us.  We were blocked more from the wind so sat there quite a while and visited.  Such a fun time with them.  We came home and took a nap, then watched a movie.  Vikki called me to tell me the Eagle's nest we love had blown down because of the high winds.  We had gone by there Thursday night, and I had turned my neck back around because I couldn't find the nest in the tree.  There were lots of cars parked looking toward the nest.  I didn't know it had fallen. Just thought I had missed it.  I am so sad.

I get my first Covid shot at 9 in the morning.  

 

Sat. 3/13/21, Bill got his second Covid shot, Kimmy and family and Vikki and the kids came over, Jared, Bill and boys hung closet doors, Kimmy and Vikki hung wall hangings

 When Jacob walked in to look at the new carpet this is what he did.  He thought it was so comfy ha ha!  Adam was the only Russell grandkid that didn't lay down on it.                                                                                    

Kimmy and Vikki hung all my wall decor for me today.  They did a great job!

Eli, Isaac and Peyton

Eli and Isaac

Eli, Peyton, Adam and Isaac picked up sticks for us...they had some fun while they worked too!

Eli, Isaac and Adam with their load of sticks

Bill had to go get his 2nd Covid shot at 8:30.  He went and paid the other half for the carpet too.  I read my Bible and then cleaned the downstairs.  It sure needed it.  I cooked some hamburger and onions to add to one of the Aldi's pizza's I got out to thaw.  Vikki, Peyton and Isaac came just before 1, and Kimmy, Jared and the boys got here right afterwards.  Jacob drove them on the back roads.  Bill, Jared, Jacob and Adam moved our pergola to the other side of the deck.  We saw them out the window.  I checked with Jared and he said Bill only used one arm.  Vikki and Kimmy hung up all my wall decor I bought.  They did such a good job and the room looks amazing.  We girls came downstairs and had coffee and muffins.  Jared, Bill and Jacob hung the closet doors in the bedroom and did a great job.  They work so good.  A big thank you to everyone.  The three younger kids rollerbladed in the basement.  They had me take the Google Mini down there so they could skate to Toby Mac's music.  They had lots of fun.  When the guys got done with the doors, we all watched Luis Palau, The Movie.  They all loved it too!  I made pizza and we ate during the movie.  The younger kids picked up the basement and the older ones took out the trash.  When they first came they brought in the big jug of water for the water cooler and put it on for me.  Great helpers.  When I used the last of the water in it this morning, I said out loud, "What a great day for this to run out when I have strong boys coming....Thank You Lord"!  Eli, Peyton and Isaac were going outside to rollerblade and Papa asked them to pick up sticks while they were out there.  Adam went out to help them.  They did a great job too!

Kimmy went out to take some pictures for me.  We girls walked around to look and see what plants were poking through.  Fun to do right now.  They all left right after that.  They wanted Jacob to be able to drive when it was light out.  It was really sunny, so he got practice driving while going towards the bright sun.  It was such a fun day together.  Bill hasn't had any soreness or fever or anything since he got his shot this morning. Yay!

Fri., 3/12/21, Bill had an appt. at the VA, I finally got my Covid Vaccine Scheduled, Went to Costco, Went to Vikki's, Saw lots of swans

                                                                               

One of my favorite books Kenzie made when she was little.  I found it when I was cleaning out closets in the newly painted bedroom.  So precious! She had some very good reasons!

Peyton

Isaac

My pendant looked so pink in my car window!  It looks white when I'm in the house, but pink is the color I picked.   

 Field has lots of swans in it...beautiful

Spent time in prayer before I even got out of bed.  Adam texted me his usual good morning which I always look forward to.  We took the sheets off the bed so I could wash them.  I saw it was supposed to be nice out and there wasn't a windy symbol.  Bill left right away for his 8:30 appt. at the VA.  I had oatmeal and my coffee, listened to worship on TV, then read my Bible.  Did a couple of loads of laundry.  I hung the sheets and pillow cases outside.  Baby was it windy.  I decided to only hand the bottom king size sheet because I didn't want my clothes line to break.  Those sheets and pillow cases were sure flying around.  

Kenzie Face Timed me and we had a nice visit.  She showed me their 6 goose eggs.  They have to keep them warm and keep turning them.  Their duck is getting big.  Mylee is sure getting big too. Kenzie told me she is coming early on my birthday so she can bake two cakes, an angel food and a regular.  I told her I would make the angel food the day before, but she wants to bake them for me.  She is so sweet.  She is planning a family party for me.  I finally got scheduled for my Covid vaccine.  It will be on Monday.  The girls were all very happy.  Adam too...he texted and asked if that meant they could come over lots more.  He is so sweet and cute!  I told him yes yes yes yes yes!  I will be getting the Pfizer one.  Bill got home.  He wanted to go to Costco, so we headed there.  Is that ever a huge store! Wow!  We walked through the whole store, then we decided to get a membership.  He went and did that while I went back and got some things we needed.  He got a great military discount which was nice.  When we got home, we took care of the groceries, then I went to Vikki's to take her the goulash she forgot here yesterday.  I texted her as soon as I saw it in the refrigerator and realized went home without it.  I visited for a while.  The dogs were super excited to see me.  It sure looks different with her neighbor's trees all down now.  On my way home, I saw lots of swans in the field on Tittabawassee.  

They were there yesterday too, but there was too much traffic to get a picture.  Today there was no one behind me for a long way, so I got one, even though it is pretty far away.   I was sad to learn that Luis Palau died.  Bill and I watched, Palau - The Movie, on Amazon Prime.  It was a great movie and so touching.  He sure reached a multitude of people for Jesus.  Now he is in His presence.  Happy about that part, and thankful for the blessed hope we have when we know Jesus!  Talked to Melissa and Vikki and texted Kimmy. 

Thurs., 3/11/21, Vikki brought Peyton and Isaac, Kenzie stopped over after her dentist appt., Made goulash, Went to Hobby Lobby

Isaac and Peyton

 My Christmas Cactus is finally starting to blossom

 Things I picked up at Hobby Lobby for the walls

Some other things I picked up there

 Picture I saw on line on Great Gift's website showing Kimmy and Jared's new spot under the light.  So much nicer!

Bill had to be at therapy at 8:30.  I ate a piece of leftover pizza for breakfast.  Not as good for me as oatmeal, but it sure tasted good.  Vikki brought the kids over.  We did spelling and Peyton missed 2 and Isaac got them all right.  I made goulash.  Kenzie came after her dentist appointment.  She was sad over some news she got at the dentist, so I prayed over her.  I sure love that sweetie.  I sent some goulash home with her to have at her house.  The kids and I read and then we went outside.  It was a super windy day, so we stayed away from the tall trees...we have had some blow over.  We walked around the house and decided to come back to the back deck because it was so windy out front.  We sat on some chairs for a while, then walked around and the kids picked up some sticks.  We checked out all of my flowerbeds to see if anything new was coming up.  Lots more daffodils and the iris's from Grandma Schmidt house is doing great and getting green.  

We decided it was just to windy and noisy (from the wind) so we came inside.  The kids rollerbladed in the basement and played darts.  Vikki came and we all ate goulash except Isaac.  He is getting pretty fussy. After Vikki and the kids left, I went to Hobby Lobby to pick up some things to decorate the bedroom we painted.  The lights in town were not working.  I found some cute things I liked.  Came home.  Had our Faith Rider's meeting.  

Wed., 3/10/21, Vikki brought the kids over at 10, Worked on sorting through Kenzie stuff from when she was little, Went to Bible Study/discipled

Peyton and Isaac wanted to play Sorry today.  Peyton saw a mosquito, so put her hood up and was pretty nervous about it being in the room somewhere.  

 70 degrees looked so good on my watch today!

 I sat outside in shorts and read my (actually Bill's that he wanted me to read) Bible today

Cute picture of Katniss outside that Kenzie sent me

The 3 girls and their families and I surprised Bill and got him a new Marine Jacket to replace the one he melted.  He looks so handsome in it.  He loves it!

Got up early and couldn't go back to sleep, so went upstairs and worked on sorting through Kenzie's stuff that I had stored in the closets upstairs.  I put her stuff in plastic containers and will store it in the attic.  Vikki brought Peyton and Isaac.  She played a new worship song by Kris Tomlin for me.  We visited until she had to go to work.  The kids and I did spelling.  Isaac didn't miss any and Peyton only missed one.  We did our reading and part of it today was some cute papers Kenzie had written.  They really enjoyed the one about Mocha.  We did our reading, then played Sorry.  I won, then Isaac was next and Peyton was last.  We were all very close though.  I made pizza from Aldi's.  I added ground beef, onion, sauce and more cheese to half of it for Vikki and I.  Peyton and Isaac only wanted plain.  It was yummy.  The kids roller bladed after they ate, since Vikki waited here til it was time to take her car in to have her tires checked.  They are all leaking air and she just got them a year ago.  Bill went with her which was so nice of him.  He is a great dad!  They think it is the rims, so Bill asked if they could clean them.  They did and said it should last her for a while. Vikki was happy about that and was happy her dad asked them that.  I went to discipleship class, then Bible Study at church.  Worked more on going through Kenzie's stuff when I got home and got it all packed up.  Lots of memories when you go through old stuff.  Bill and I just relaxed and didn't watch TV.  We snacked on almonds with a few chocolate covered almonds mixed in.  Talked to Melissa and Kimmy today.  Texted with Eli and Adam.  Eli told me that he loves his drone again.  He sent me a video of him flying it too.  He had a crash landing at the end!  Such sweet grandkids I have.