Sat. 2/4/22, Went to Sandusky, Went to Mennonite Store in Snover, fed the birds and birdwatcher

 

Students cheering on the Varsity Basketball team.  Hailey is on the very far left third row bottom playing the trumpet.

Kit-Kat in for her morning warm up

Beautiful ride to Sandusky this morning.  The air was crisp in the 0 degree temperature.  Beautiful sunrise!

The roads were covered in ice with a trail in the center of the road that was bare sometimes

We got up early to take showers and then be ready to leave at 7 for Sandusky.  We got about 5 miles from home, when Bill realized he forgot his notebook with everything he wanted to share in it.  We turned around and came back home to get it.  We went to the Bikers Across the Thumb Chapter meeting.  Bill had to share some info on upcoming events with them at the end of their meeting.  It was a slippery ride at times from Richfield to Sandusky, with ice coating half of each side of the road and at times the whole road.  Glad there wasn't much traffic.  There weren't many at the meeting on this cold day.  Only 11 of us.  Bill did a good job sharing what he needed to share.  We stopped at Country View Mennonite Store on our way home.  We picked up the rest of Stacie's birthday gift.  Also got some bacon, meat, and a few other things.  It's such a nice store.  We had an icy drive home, but the sun was out and was starting to melt the roads a little.  Once we got to Richfield, the roads were great again.  

Kit-Kat came inside when we got home and enjoyed some snacks and getting attention.  Bill brought in a couple of bags of wood pellets while I held the door for him.  This year he has bring them all in.  Last year I did as he had his shoulder surgery and couldn't.  He did get me a little thing to set the bag on and wheel it in that made it easier.  

We took a nap in our love seat recliners.  We ate left over pizza and had an apple muffin.  

Watching a Little House tonight.  

Friday, 2/4/22, Breakfast with Maddy, Got gift cards at Kroger, read some on my book, spent time with kitty

No pictures today.  Met Maddy at Fuzzie's for breakfast.  We went at 10 so it was almost empty.  We sat in a section by ourselves and enjoyed getting to know each other better.  Our friend, Kevin, who just passed away, just got her husband a job at Fullerton where he was in charge of hiring.  He had gotten lots of people from church jobs there. Alec felt really bad when he heard about Kevin.  Maddy told me today that she found out she had gone on a mission trip to Puerto Rico with Kevin and Vicki a couple of years ago.  It's is a small world. We did a lot of sharing before we left there.  I stopped at Kroger to pick up gift cards which are quadrupled.  Came home and gave Kit-Kat attention and some treats.  Read our Bibles and prayed, then I read on my book.  Talked to Kimmy and she sent me pictures of Adam's room.  They sure did an amazing job, and have nice shelves up for him, and nice hooks. We had a nice talk, then Vikki tried to call us both, so I hung up so she could get through to one of us.  She talked to Kimmy, then me.   She invited me over for when Kenzie comes tonight, but it was so cold I didn't want to go out when it was dark and cold.  Bill and I ate pizza from Hungry Howie's and Little Caesar's.  We watched a documentary on Ellis Island, then a Little House.  We each had a bowl of ice cream.

Thurs. 2/3/22, Read on my book, Bill and I went to Costco, watched a movie

 

Lela had one boy lamb today....If they want girls, they need to name a sheep Penny.  Those Russell's always have boys lol.  I always had girls.

Jasper's owners sent Kenzie this picture today.  Such a beautiful dog.  They said he is happier and they are really working with training him.  They are changing his name to Kingston and will call him King.
Kenzie always said he'd come in with a white nose.  Well here he is with snow on his nose.  I am so happy he has a good home.  Two big dogs makes lots of work if one isn't trained well.    Mylee is much happier now that she's the only dog.  

My paper white has an open flower now.  Looks like it could be the only one, unless the new sprout coming up has flowers.

We enjoyed our oatmeal this morning.  Bill had coffee and I had mint hot tea.  We read our Bibles, and prayed.  Bill snow blowed the driveways and made paths, and I cleaned our bedroom and bathroom, and did laundry.  I also read on my book, The Emotionally Healthy Woman.  Our pastor's wife is teaching a class on this book and it sounded good, so I got the book and may take the class next time.  I was going to take a different class Jay is leading, but when I went to sign up, the registration was closed.  Guess I will have the rest of the winter off.  I am having fun, watching as Kimmy, Jared and the boys are working on Adam's room.  I love getting pictures of their progress.  Bill and I went to Costco to pick up a few things.  We picked up some apple muffins and are they ever good.  They are huge, so we split one after we had our chili.  We will be watching a movie if I can find a good one.  I saw a good Christian movie people were saying to watch, so we might try to get that one.  We watched the Movie, Free Burma Soldiers.  The faith of this family and others in it was amazing. Jesus did awesome things when they prayed.

Wed., 2/2/22, Snow day for all grandchildren doing in person school, about 6 inches of snow fell today

Kimmy and Jared Sheep are having some cute lambs this year.  Looks like boys rule this year!!! 

Della's single boy

Emerald had cute twin boys..nice surprise for the Russell family this morning

Paperwhite blossom coming

Beautiful snow day!

Snowy day...birds were happy I filled the feeders yesterday

Lots of different kinds of birds today!  So many!

I sure love seeing pictures of Kimmy and Jared's newborn lambs.  They are so cute! I cancelled getting together with Maddy today.  Didn't want to get caught in a white out and didn't want to drive on slippery roads.  Been there, done that.  Talked with Kimmy this morning.  I was happy to hear twin healthy lambs were born.  Poor Kimmy and Jared forgot that Jacob still had to go to Delta when his school was closed.  They thought about it when they came in from the barn.  Jacob missed the bus, so Jared drove him all the way to Delta.  At least the roads weren't as bad as later in the day.  Bill wanted me to go with him to meet Charlie and Sue at Nora's for breakfast.  Bill drove the truck.  We had a nice breakfast and there were only a couple of people in the restaurant.  Breakfast was delicious.  We mailed Haiti coffee to Bill's sister Angie.  It's delicious coffee and it helps people of the community to keep working and growing crops to provide for themselves and get out of poverty.  

Bill snow blowed the driveways, and I vacuumed and dusted upstairs, and also the living room, kitchen and family room.  Melissa called and I talked to her for a while.  Then Vikki called and I talked to her.  Love having a close family.  I got lots of cards ready today.  Prayed over them before I send them out tomorrow.  Warmed up chili for dinner and had ground bologna on homemade bread for sandwiches.  House is nice and cozy with the fire going in the fireplace.  Thankful for the home God has blessed us with.  I texted with Adam today, however we said good morning, good afternoon and goodnight in one text.  He invited me to play Phase 10, but I couldn't join for some reason.  He said we all might play later.  I will wait to see.

Tues., 2/1/22, Warm 47 Degree Day today, Rained in the evening and will turn to snow

My paper whites are sure growing

Kit-Kat spent the day outside because it was so nice.  At first she wanted to come in the house and did lots of meowing.  

Then she looked like she was thinking about going off the deck to explore

Then she begged one more time to come in

Birds were plentiful at all the feeders today.  Storing up because they know a storms coming

Peyton eating a piece of my homemade bread

Isaac eating a candy bar from Papa

Vikki and I with our delicious root beer floats

Kit-Kat wandered over to the other side of the deck.  Then Vikki saw her go under the pool steps.  She was gone for quite a while, so I called her so the kids could give her some attention.  We all ended up going outside.  At first we didn't know where she was, but then we heard her meowing under the deck.  Sweet Vikki dug some snow away, so there was room for sure for her to come out.  She would stick her paw out, but wouldn't come out.  We all tried to coax her, but she stayed put.  Finally we came back in the house, then we saw her come up on the deck.  I went out by myself and called her and she came to me.  The kids loved giving her attention.  When she started acting too frisky, Vikki put her in the garage for me.  She stayed in the garage once it started raining.  

Peyton giving Kit-Kat lots of attention.  Isaac was too, but his eyes looked weird in the picture and were glowing lol, so I cut him out.

Bill and I enjoyed our oatmeal and coffee this morning.  I made bread in the bread makers.

We read our Bibles.  Bill had some errands to run in town, so I put on worship music while he was gone and made ground bologna.  Vikki and the kids were supposed to come have chili and ground bologna sandwiches after school was out.  Vikki forgot about it, so she was headed home.  I called her and she had just ordered a Burger at Rally's.  Peyton told her she would eat the burger, so they headed here.  Vikki loved the ground beef sandwiches on homemade bread. So did Bill and I.  The kids didn't eat any.  They didn't eat any chili either.  Vikki and I did.  We were pretty full afterwards, but not to full to enjoy the root beer floats Vikki made.  She brought the stuff for them and we all thought they were delicious.  I sent chili home for Rody and Had Vikki take some ground bologna and homemade bread. 

Melissa called, and she and her family were sad to have Riley go home today.  They sure have enjoyed having her.  Vikki picked up our free N95 face masks for us at Rite Aid.  We really appreciated her doing that.  I delivered chili and ground bologna to Kim R.  Her hubby was moved back into intensive care tonight with breathing difficulties from the Covid.  I also took some to Charlie and Sue's.  Took some homemade bread too.  Charlie has fluid on his lungs again.  Both can use prayer.  I went to intercessory prayer.  It's always a good time of powerful prayer.  We prayed for Mark and Charlie while there.  When I got home, the school closing list started growing.  Vikki's and the kids schools closed finally. Peyton and Isaac don't want a snow day.  Silly kiddos!  Hailey and I were texting waiting for hers to close.  Finally at 10 it did.  She was one happy girl. I was a happy Nana because I didn't want her driving in bad weather.  Kimmy's boys schools aren't on the list yet.  They are always last to close.  Kimmy sure could use a day having them home enjoying a snow day.  Maddie messaged me and wants to have breakfast together tomorrow morning at 10.  We will have to see what the weather is like now.

 

Monday, 1/31/22, Eye Appointment, stopped at Melissa’s, made chili

 

 Made chili with potatoes in it

Ate oatmeal and had our coffee.  Did our morning Bible reading.  I spent time in the family room with Kit-Kat.  Tomorrow she gets to spend time outside because of our short warm up.  Last night a girl from church, who hasn’t been coming long, messaged me and wanted prayer because she started bleeding and thought she might have miscarried.  Bill and I prayed for the baby to be okay, (we had prayed with her husband earlier). Today she sent me an ultrasound picture and told me everything is well with the baby.  We were overjoyed and sure are thanking God.  What an awesome God! 

 

I had to go for an eye appointment. I haven’t been there since COVID started.  The appointment went good, however when it was time to pick out my new frames, I could hardly see what color the dark ones were because of having drops in my eyes. I sure was missing Vikki.  She’s our family “pick out the best frames” person. I didn’t ask her because of COVID.  The lady helping me loved them!  I hope I do when I can really actually see them good ha ha.  I dropped off some N95 masks to Melissa. Bill worked on getting the new 5th wheel hitch off the truck and put together.  When I walked in the door he was unloading the dishwasher.  So sweet of him! He’s a keeper! Vikki and I talked a few times.  Peyton has a nice friend down the road, and she went to play with her, than Lily came to Peyton’s house. I made chili for dinner.  I had a bowl and Bill had two bowls. I texted with friend Vicki B. Texted with Adam and Kimmy. I’m sad another lamb died.  Thankful for the ones that are healthy and praying Blanch has healthy ones soon.  Lambing time can be nerve wracking. Adam, Vikki, Kimmy and I played Phase 10 on our phones together.  It was fun even if I didn't win any rounds.  

Adam got to sleep in his new room last night.  I am so happy for him.  They sure are working fast on getting it done

Eli and the two lambs born last night.  Their triplet didn't make it.  Always sad when
that happen

Peyton and Isaac

Peyton  

Isaac

Bill sold our 5th wheel hitch for $550 which is $50 more than he paid for it.  Then today we went and he picked up Greg's (a friend in CMA)  5th wheel hitch he was selling for $500.  Greg told him he checked and is selling for $1700 right now.  What a blessing to be able to get a better hitch for such a great price.

Hailey went with me to take pop cans back.  Then we stopped at Taco Bell.  I just had senior ice tea....nice they still are free

Jack and Abby

It was warmer today.  It got up to 29 degrees and sure felt lots better.  We went to prayer before church.  The worship and Pastor's message were amazing.  Ron and Barb, friends of ours in Faith Riders who just moved here, were at church again this week.  Last week was their first time coming.  We got lunch from Cody's Landing.  We took a nap, and all of a sudden Bill said Penny and asked me if I wanted to ride to Mt. Morris with him to pick up a 5th wheel hitch.  I was sleeping and it sure startled me.  Of course I wanted to go though, so I got ready and we left.  I thought about Hailey and how I had told her I would pick her up to take pop cans back with me.  I texted her and we decided to take them back when I got home if it worked out.  Bill and I ate a candy bar on the way.  We were surprised when Greg came out and his beard was longer than Bill's and his hair was super long too.  He sure looked different than the last time we saw him.  He and his wife are always so nice.  We camped with them in Sept.  Bill and him talked lots about the hitches, fifth wheels and trucks.  He had just got a diesel truck too and showed it to Bill.  We left, and when I got home I gave the kitty some attention, then Hailey and I went to Meijer to take cans back.  I sure do appreciate how she always helps me.  We stopped at Taco Bell when we got done.

She got a Nacho Bell Grande'.  I had warmed up my left overs from yesterday, so I just got my senior unsweetened ice tea.  We stopped at Melissa's on our way home so I could meet Riley.  Riley really liked me and kept coming up to me.  She is such a nice cute dog.   We gave Abby some attention too.  We love our Abby!  It was nice seeing Jack and Evan.  Nice getting to spend time with Melissa too.  Texted with Adam and Kimmy today.  Blanch was having her lambs and had a prolapse which was causing problems.  She asked for prayer, so I prayed and called Melissa to have her pray me too.  Bill and I watched the football game.  What a turn around at the end.  We were both happy the 49ers won!