Tues., 4/5/22, Went to get taxes done, went to breakfast, went shopping, put metal bluebird hole pieces on bird houses, cleaned closet shelf

Bill putting metal bluebird hole covers on

This kleenex box looks pretty in the holder Wes made me. Love that it's see through.

So many brought Hope Totes into church on Sunday for the Rescue Mission  I love doing this!

Eli on his new English Saddle.  Glad they sent the other one back.  This one is so much nicer!

Eli with the sword Traviis gave him.  It was really rusty and he cleaned it up.   Pictures courtesy of my Kimmy

Bill took the garbage out, while I played with Kit Kat in the house and fed her soft food.  We went to get our taxes done, then went to breakfast at Nori's afterward.  They always have delicious breakfasts.  I brought two pieces of ham home, because breakfast was so big.  We drove separate because I needed to go get some cards, got to Hobby Lobby and also to Aldi.

I was happy to get birdseed pretty cheap at Aldi.  Picked up two bags and let the girls and Lela know about it.  They don't have birdseed there too often.  I picked up Easter candy for baskets and the Easter egg hunt today.   It's a little disappointing that they don't have more about the true meaning of Easter, but I did find scripture jelly beans, chocolate crosses and some lamb chocolates.  I used to find eggs with pictures of Jesus or Doves on them filled with candy, but couldn't get any this year.  I did find some "He is Risen" plates for desserts to go on for Easter.   Candy prices sure did rise along with everything else. 

When I got home, Bill started putting the metal plates with bluebird size holes on all of the birdhouses, whether they small holes, or holes that have been enlarged.  I was his assistant an handed him what he needed when he needed it.  It was super muddy from yesterday's in a few of the spots where the bird houses were.  They sure look better and now we will hopefully get some bluebirds.  

I cleaned the closet shelves in our closet.  They were starting to look messy.  They look much better now.  

I talked to Melissa, Vikki and Kimmy and Kenzie. Oh, Evan got on the phone and talked to me too, and Kimmy's boys talked on speaker phone.  Texted with Adam and Hailey.

Bill and I relaxed in the evening and snacked on an orange and some nuts. I read my Bible because I was gone so much today.  He had already got his reading done, so he read on his book.  Wow when you read Revelation it sure makes you see that churches (God's people) need to be reading the Word and doing what it says.  Lots in there about doing what Jesus says and repenting of what we do that is against what Jesus says.  His Word is really clear, so no excuses for anyone!  Pastor gave a sermon last week about the line drawn in the sand. With the line, you are either on one side or the other.  You can't be on the line.  You are either for Jesus or against Him.  You either do what He says or you don't.  Wow what a message that was!  So true and so needed!

Isaac was excited all day, because he knew his Uncle Jay was taking him to pick out a sports jacket.  He told Vikki that's all he thought about all day.  His uncle also got him the pants.  Isaac sure looks handsome in them.  He sure was happy.  I can't wait til he wears them to church!

 

Monday, 4/4/22, Walked 2 miles, Kit Kat caught her first mouse, Went to Trinity Riders meeting

 

Ha Ha this is so me!!!

Kit Kat caught her first mouse today.  Good Kitty!

Evan with the puzzle papa gave them to put together.   Kimmy, Jared and the boys put this puzzle together and it was hard.  I helped them with two pieces which took a long time to find.  

A robin eating out of the mealworm dish I put on the table to keep it out of the rain.  

Nice big woodpecker in the tree, then on the feeder in the picture below

Another visitor who sat there for a very long time

Shannon sent me a sweet text telling me they brought a new house and also sent pictures!  I am so excited for them

I went down to the basement and did my 2 mile walk while listening to great worship music.  

Bill met Charlie for coffee at Tim Hortons.  I had my oatmeal and coffee and had my prayer time.  Reading in Revelation now for my Bible time.  My new Bible has a great commentary which is very helpful.  Bill brought a muffin home for me.  Yum!  We got together everything we need for doing taxes tomorrow.  I talked to Melissa a few times today.

It rained the whole day and was very dreary out.  Went to Trinity Rider's meeting tonight.  It was a really good meeting with a good message from the Chaplain.  We came home and Bill hauled pellets in, I played with Kit Kat a little, and then we relaxed in our recliners.  I talked to Kimmy and Vikki.  Kimmy took pictures of slides they got from Jared's mom.  It is just amazing how good the pictures turned out and how clear.  I loved seeing them.  Below are a few.

Jared's dad when he was young.  Reminds me a little bit of Jacob

Jared's dad sitting on the truck withe Jared and Eric by him

Cute baby pictures of Jared

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.