Sunday, 4/3/22, Went to church, Max came over,

Papa and Max hauling wood.  Max wanted to surprise his dad and bring some home for him

Max likes driving the tractor and is good at it

Loading the wood in the truck

Max and I with Kit Kat...he makes me look short now too!

Max saw inside our camper for the first time today.  

 Went to prayer before church.  Vikki, Peyton and Isaac sat by us until Teachers and kids were dismissed for Kids Church.  Vikki was back with the kids and Rody was working in the Tech Room today.  It was a great message today.  After church we picked up Max.  I gave him his choice of where to sit and he picked the front seat of the truck with a smile.  We took him to get a Shamrock Shake and I got my free Frappe'.  Max and I got a good laugh as Papa ordered for us and asked for a Crappe' (he clarified 3 times too lol).  Melissa got a good laugh when I told her too.  Max picked Taco Bell for our food, so we picked up tacos and nacho's from there and also got 2 free senior drinks.  We brought the food home and ate here.  Max had told us he had two Shamrock Shakes the other day and threw up.  Well after he was done with his shake and almost done with his food, he told me he didn't feel well.  Papa told him to go outside and walk around.  I gave him a sturdy plastic bag and he threw up, came in the garage and put the bag in the trash, washed up, and then was back to normal.  Must be something about those shakes and him.  We talked, looked at pictures of our Yellowstone trip and reminisced, played with Kit Kat, and then he asked if they could go outside and load wood.  He wanted to take some home to surprise his dad.  I let Papa and him have some guy time and I took a few pictures.  Max hadn't seen inside the camper yet, so we took him on a tour.  He loved it and can't wait to go camping with us sometime.  After we were out there for a while, papa took him home and they unloaded the wood there.  We sure had fun with him and we all said we need to do it again soon.  He sure gave me a good hug before he left.  I sure love that kiddo.  I love all of my kiddos!  They are blessings and gifts from the Lord.  Bill went to Sam's Club and got some protein drinks. 

Sat., 4/2/22, Went to Sandusky, Went to Noah's Ark, Went to Bayshore, Kimmy, Jared and boys got home,

Melissa sent me this picture of Max and Mylee (Kenzie's dog he's watching)

Evan with the puzzle he and his mom finished

After the Sandusky Chapter meeting, Bill and I went to look at the Noah's Ark property that was left to BayShore

Bill in front of the lake

Me in front of the chapel

Very old bridge I wouldn't trust crossing

We got up early to go to Sandusky to the Bikers Across the Thumb breakfast and meeting.  There were only 9 of us there because lots are out of town. Breakfast was good and the meeting went well.  We went to check out the Noah's Ark property after that and enjoyed walking around it.  Such a  blessing to BayShore.  We went to BayShore next and saw they have started the hiking trail through the woods.  It looks very nice.  We checked out the park in town too, to see if we want to hold next years block party there.  Bill has to make lots of decisions.  We stopped at McDonalds and I got an ice tea and he got a free smoothie.  We both got a small fry.  We stopped at Sam's Club and he put gas in my car.  Then he was sweet and took it through a car wash for me.  Kimmy let me know when they were almost in Michigan.  Adam let me know when they were home.  Jacob's lesson was cancelled, but Adam was able to pick up his guitar so that was nice.  Talked to Melissa, Vikki and Kimmy. Left Kit Cat outside most of the day.   It rained in the evening, which we don't need right now because everything is so wet.  

Fri., 4/1/22, Bill left a special surprise under the boys cereal bowls, Bill got me with an April Fool's, Good Bible time with the grandsons, Played 3-13, Checked on Kimmy and Jared's animals

 

Papa turned the bowls is set on the table for the boys upside down before they got up

Isaac getting ready to look under his bowl

Isaac when he found the candy bar under his cereal bowl

Evan found his candy faster than I could get a picture.  Evan with his big bowl of cereal...this was just his first bowl

Bill sent me this text and I thought it was so sweet until, he texted back April Fools.  

Isaac and Evan eating breakfast

Evan an Isaac playing 3-13 with me.  I was the winner, but not by much. It was a very close game.

The sheep at the Russell farm were sure loving today.  They all gathered around us.  When Vikki went to take the pictures, they all got in front of her and she touched each ones head.  We sure laughed.

Me, Peyton, and Isaac with Bo

Isaac, Vikki, and Peyton with the sheep

Isaac, me and Peyton with the sheep

On our way home Vikki treated us to Hot Fudge Brownie cakes at Big Boy.  YUM!  Thank you Vikki!

This business burned in Freeland a couple of days ago. Vikki and I drove by it today.  Terrible.  The fifth wheel in the driveway of the business next door got ruined too.  So sad.

The boys slept in.  They stayed up until 12:30 last night.  I put cereal, bowls and spoons on the table for them.  I looked and Bill turned them aside down.  I asked him why and he said he wanted to.  I checked under them after he left, and saw he had put candy bars under the.  So sweet and it will be such a great memory for the boys.  Evan came down first.  I missed getting his picture finding the candy bar because he was so fast.  He loved it though and asked if he could eat it right away.  Isaac came down next and I was glad I got pictures of him.  He was very happy too.  They both ate two big bowls of cereal.  We read Psalm 100 and Psalm 103 for our Bible time.  We had such a great talk about both Psalms.  Then we talked about how God healed.  We talked about the miracles He did for Melissa, Hailey, Jack, Peyton and Isaac.  So many we didn't even get to.  The boys were so excited to talk about God and so interested in what Melissa went through when she first got sick and for the 8 years following.  Then we talked about what God is doing this time.  Evan really talked about the great attitude she always has even when she's sick and how Scar from minecraft does too.  He prays lots and always tries to help Melissa with foot massages, back rubs, therapy.  He is so happy that she is so much better now.  What amazing kiddos who love God and love reading his Word.  

They went downstairs and rollerbladed for a while, then we played 3-13.  Evan hadn't played for a while, but did good with a little help.  I was helping Evan and there was a card he could use to put with a set he already had.  I said you have to take what you can take when you can take it because he didn't have anything else that even a wild card would help. He used that statement against me many times during the game lol.  There was only 20 points between each of us in the end.  I was the winner, so I had to pick up!!!  That too was what Evan said, because we always say it.

I texted with Eli and Adam and tried to do an April Fools joke for each.  Their grandma Russell sent me some nice pictures of them working hard at her house helping get outside stuff done.  They are strong and great workers.  I'm happy she is getting all of that done while still making it lots of fun with card playing, good eating and more.  

I took Evan home so he could work on his schoolwork.  Vikki came over, and she, Peyton, Isaac and I went to Kimmy's to check on their animals.  They were all doing great.  We gave the ram and Bo some hay, checked the water, checked the sheep's grain and gave Bo some treats.  We gave kitty's some attention too.  We left and went to Goodwill, Salvation Army and then to Big Boy.  Vikki bought all of us a yummy Hot Fudge brownie cake. 

Thurs., 3/31/22, Fun with the boys in the morning, Jared and Kimmy picked up Eli, I took Evan home, Hailey, Vikki, and I went to Coco Loco, Evan and Isaac are spending the night

Jack and Eli this morning

Adam, Eli and Jacob leaving my house to head for Grandma and Grandpa Russells

Hailey, me and Vikki...on our way there, I asked Hailey if she wanted me to call Aunt Vikki and have her meet us there and she said an excited YES!  We had so much fun and laughed till I cried as I always do with Vikki.

Hailey and I with the Coco Loco Band and singer

Two singers...the one on the left is definitely the best!

Two trumpet players too....the one on the left is far better too!

Vikki took our picture at the light.  She was parked next to us.

Hailey told me to put my window down and she would take a picture of Aunt Vikki.  

We just don't know who this silly lady is....we thought it was Vikki, but sure doesn't look like her ha ha

Isaac skating backwards

Evan and Isaac doing some fancy skating

They are both 10 and pretty much the same size...Isaac is four months younger.

Evan, Isaac and Papa eating.  The boys commented on how good their McDonald hamburgers were. They are still at the age where they pick McDonald's.

Isaac and Evan playing the piano.  They were so cute and played so well for their first time playing together

Evan, Papa and Isaac preparing for our nerf gun flashlight battle

Nana in on the action

Watching Lego Stop Motion videos and minecraft Scar videos

 Eli and Jack stayed up until 4 a.m.  Bill and I went to bed at midnight.  They finished watching a movie.  I can't believe they stayed up that late and then were up before us this morning.  I had put their favorite cereal boxes on the table and when I came out, they had their bowls and had the milk out.  They didn't want help pouring the milk or anything.  Grandkids sure grow up fast.  We prayed and did a morning scripture and devotion.  Then they went downstairs to rollerblade.  Kimmy, Jared, Adam and Jacob came her after Jacob got out of Delta.  I helped Eli carry out all of this things, some pops/waters and muffins for the trip.  They are excited to be heading to see their grandma and grandpa in Indiana.  

I took Jack home as he had to work on schoolwork.  He took his vacation in Florida a couple of weeks ago, so now has to work through the actual spring break.  He sure had fun with his cousin here.  At 12:30, I picked Hailey up for our girl time at Coco Loco's.  It was fun having Vikki with us.  After I dropped Hailey back off, I went to pick up things to fill a couple of Hope Totes for the Rescue Mission.  When I went to put the stuff in the trunk, I saw all the pop cans and realized I forgot to take them back with Hailey.  She always helps me do that.  I called he and went back and got her, and we took them back to Kroger.  I dropped her off and came home and relaxed for a while.  At 5, I picked up soup and a Sandwich for Bill and then picked up Evan and Isaac from Melissa's (Vikki met me there).

We visited outside while we waited for Evan to finish some schoolwork.  Vikki left and Melissa brought out Abby for me to hold on my lap in my car while I waited.  We had gotten cold from the wind and Abby sure kept me warm.  Melissa went in the house to check on Evan.  After Evan loaded his things in, we went to McDonalds and picked up their food.  We came home and ate with Papa.  I sure love hearing Isaac and Evan talk with each other.  They are so cute together.  They went downstairs and played air hockey and then rollerbladed for a while.  I texted with Adam and also with Hailey.  I was happy to hear when Kimmy and family were there safely.  They are in good hands now.  

The boys had us come down and have a nerf battle in the dark with flashlights.  We had fun and then got real tired from all that running.  When we went upstairs I heard Evan tell Isaac, "I didn't know I was that good" lol.  

They had ice cream (I had strawberries) while we watched Scar roller coaster minecraft videos and lego motion stop videos.  Evan makes sure I am watching too.  They sure have fun and are easy to have.  Love how all these cousins get along so well and have fun together.