Sat., 7/10/21, Kimmy, Jared and Eli came, there was a craft show and carnival at the campground today

Adam, Jacob, Peyton and Isaac during our morning swim

Peyton in line with her friends to get their faces painted

Peyton loved riding the horses...she rode two other horses besides this one

This girl did a great job painting Peyton's face

Peyton and her friend, Zenna

 Got up and got cereal ready for Isaac and made oatmeal for Rody and I.  We all ate outside. I did my Bible read Jacob and Adam got up.  Jacob had cereal.  We all had banana bread except Jacob.  Jacob, Adam, Peyton, Isaac and I all went for a morning swim. The water was so nice, and the sun was shining.  We had fun throwing a pool toy to each other until one of the workers said we couldn’t do that.  We went in the hot tub and they had fixed it.  All the jets were working great and the water was warm and clear.  The kids went back in the pool for a little while longer.  We came back to the camper and I made chicken fried rice.

We all ate that and leftover goulash. Rody and Isaac left to go home. Kimmy, Jared and Eli ate when they got here.  Kimmy, Jared, Vikki and I played 3-13. Kimmy and I tied and were the winners.  That was fun!  We went for a walk and went to the craft show.  I bought Some Rada knives, peelers and a sharpener to give to the girls for their birthdays.  We all love Rada stuff.  Kimmy and Jared helped take our clam down.  Nice to have it packed pretty when it’s dry out. They left after that.  Peyton went to the carnival and hung out with three friends she met.  They rode horses, got their faces painted, had another cones, and played on inflatables.  We had fun watching them.  Vikki and I went on a couple of walks.  

Fri, 7/9/21, Kimmy and the boys came up, Stacie and Kody came up, Rody surprised us and came up. Very fun day!

 

We got up to sunshine which was so nice.  Set up the chairs under the awning again.  Kimmy and the boys came.  The kids went for walks and bike rides.  We girls looked at Vikki’s, Peyton’s and my rocks we found in Petosky.  Stacie and Kody came up.  We relaxed, then went for a walk, and then played 3-13 and Jacob won.  The girls all went over to watch the kids swim.  Jacob stayed here and whittled and kept the campfire going.  I made goulash.  Kimmy and Eli had to leave. Rody came which was a nice surprise.  We ate goulash.  The kids all loved it. Jacob said they would have to learn how to make it.  Kody, Peyton and Isaac all ate two platefuls.  We made s’mores after we ate.  The 3 youngest kids ate an Oreo on their s’mores.  Stacie and Kody left.  The rest of us went for a walk around the whole campground, but Isaac rode Eli’s bike.  Vikki, Adam, Jacob and I played 3-13 and dice before we went to bed and had M&M’s for a snack.  Adam won both games. Such a fun day!

Thurs., 7/8/21, Rained all last night, Watched a movie with Peyton and Isaac, Vikki drove us home to do laundry. She needed to bring Lenny’s cage to Rody because Lenny is getting anxious and chewing the wall. Took broken chair with phone holder back.

 Vikki had to go get some groceries, and it was really wet out from last night’s rain, so Peyton, Isaac and I watched a movie.  Rody called Vikki and Lenny chewed the same wall again.  He needs the cage, so she drove us home.  We both did laundry, I took the broken chair we just got back to Dicks. Mike from church was working and spotted me right away and said he would help me return the chair and order one the same color.  He was so nice and super helpful.  I had prayed on my way for God to make it easy because I don’t like returning things.  He sure answered!!! I picked up an olive burger and fries from Culver’s for dinner.  Bill had to be at a meeting, so couldn’t come with me.  I weeded some, cut off some dead flowers and called Family Life Radio to see who to send a flyer for our Rally for CMA in Sept. to.  The person was really nice that I talked to.  Jacob and Adam were going to come spend the night at the campground, but Adam had to work more with his sheep, so they are all coming tomorrow now.  We are looking forward to that.  

Wed., 7/7/21, Went to Bay City, swam, played 3-13

 Bill left at about 8 to go home for a Dr. Appt. I was thanking God for having it not rain like they said it was going to since he had to ride the motorcycle.  He texted me and was home safe. Cooler day today.  I did my reading, devotions and praying in my room before everyone else got up. We ate sausage, eggs and toast for breakfast, then drove to Bay City. We went to Walmart so Vikki could get a new air mattress since hers leaked last night and went flat.  Went to Goodwill and Vikki gave me some shoes to try on that are like Misty’s she wears in the lakes to find rocks.  They fit great and felt so comfy. Then Vikki decided she would try one on and it fit her too and she loved it. Oh no….we both wanted those shoes then.  A girl watching us was laughing at us trying to decide who was going to be the one to get them.  We went to a couple of regular stores to see if we could find a pair but all were out.  They are called Sea Sox.  She was sweet and let me have the shoes, but we laughed lots about them.  I took a nap, then we swam. We played 3-13 with the kids . Vikki won.

Tuesday, 7/6/21, Went to the Mackinaw Bridge, & Petosky, Peyton and Isaac’s first time to see the bridge and ride over it.

Our day trip to Mackinaw City, over the bridge and to St. Ignace with Vikki, Peyton and Isaac

 

 St. Ignace side of the bridge

 

Mackinaw City side of the bridge

We all got ready and packed up to go to Mackinaw City.  Bill drove and did a great job other than making us a little nervous driving through the tunnel of trees.  We stopped in Gaylord to see the elk, but did get to see any.  The kids were super excited when they saw the Mackinaw Bridge and loved driving over it.  It was their first time seeing it and getting to go over it.  We drove through St. Ignace, stopped at an Indian shop where I got a really nice sweatshirt, then crossed back to lower Mi.  We shopped in Mackinaw City and Vikki found cool matching sweatshirts for Mykenzie, Peyton and Isaac.  We drove through the tunnel of trees which is always a beautiful drive.  Went to a campground by the hospital and we all walked along the water looking for Petosky stones and other pretty rocks. Lots of fun. We stopped at a Dairy Queen in Grayling for Blizzards.  Everyone working were wearing masks and no restrooms were open in the strip mall.  It poured for a while on the way back to the campground.  Kim and Mark Reminder came to our camper to visit while we were at Mackinaw City.  We were sorry to have missed them.

Monday, 7/5/21, went for morning swim, took a shower in our outside shower sprayed Clam to waterproof it, Talked to Marie

 

What a great Pat Hand Winning hand I got dealt in the Queen round of 3-13

Isaac and Peyton starting the fire

Isaac had so much fun on his hoverboard

Papa showing Isaac something on his phone

Did my morning devotions and Bible reading, ate breakfast, then Vikki, the kids and I went for a morning swim.  When we got back to the camper, I took a shower and washed my hair in the outside shore we got. It’s so nice.  Vikki and I sprayed the Clam to waterproof it.  I called my friend Marie. She and her husband are in their 80’s and took their 5th wheel to Shipshewana to camp.  She has been sick for over a year and unable to get around good so this is a miracle.  Their air conditioner wasn’t working so I thought I’d better check on them since it’s in the 90’s and very humid.  They were doing good and have an appointment to get the air conditioner fixed tomorrow.  I talked to Melissa and they were going to swim at our house.  Bill and I walked around the campground.  We all went swimming again, even Bill this time.  I talked to Kimmy.  Jacob was happy as he’s buying Kimmy’s Apple Watch and Kimmy is getting one like Jared’s.  Jacob will be able to compete with us in exercise and steps now! Yay!  Vikki and I played 3-13.  I won.  Bill went to the Trinity Riders meeting. Vikki made yummy rice and broccoli for dinner for us.Vikki and I walked around the campground while the kids played at the playground.  When we got back to our campsite we relaxed in the hammocks.  Bill got back.  The kids and I played a half game of 3-13 before they had to go to bed.  Vikki, Bill and I played 3-13 and Vikki won.

Sunday,7/4/21, Bill signed us up for the honey wagon, We went to Faith Alive church. Stayed for potluck after

Bill, me, Peyton, Issac and Vikki at the outdoor church service at Faith Alive Church

The Pastor preaching...he reminded us of Bruce

Peyton, Vikki, Isaac and Bill

Peyton, me, Isaac and Papa

Isaac whittling with the new knife Papa gave him

Our new outside shower/changing room

Peyton before I knocked on the camper window

Peyton after I knocked on the camper window lol

 

Bill, me, Kim and Mark...they were visiting Kim's niece in the campground and texted us, so we found them and visited

Isaac

Bill signed us up for the honey wagon to empty the tank as soon as the store opened.  We were 15th on the list.  We went to the store and got food for the potluck, then headed to church.  Great worship and great message.  We had fun at the potluck.  We were talking to the pastors wife and she lived in Wheeler and went to Amazing Grace and knows lots of people we know.  Debbie Clark and her were best friends. Debbie’s sister was Melissa’s best friend. Sure is a small world.  We stopped at a few stores because Vikki wanted to find chairs for the kids.  Everyone in Standish were sold out so we went to Northwoods and they had nice ones for $10. She got them. I got tent spray and we also picked up a shower tent.  We came home and Vikki, the kids and I went for a swim to cool off. It was in the 90’s today and was very humid.  Papa surprised the kids and got them knives at Northwoods to whittle with. They sure were happy.  Vikki and I tried the shower and it was amazing.  So easy.  We relaxed in the hammocks and took short naps.  Went swimming again, then ate. The kids showered while Bill and I walked around the campground. We found Kim and Mark at her nieces campsite.  She had texted me to let me know she was coming.  We visited for a while then came back to the camper and watched The Chosen. Played 3-13 after that and Peyton won