Sat., 12/10/22, Ate breakfast with Hailey, Hailey went to Ally's grandpa's funeral, Hailey and I watched a movie, wrapped some presents, went to Coco Loco

 

Hailey baked cookies with me...she ended up doing mostly everything.

Me, Hailey and Bill at Coco Loco

Nice evening with candles...ready to watch the movie God's Grace

I ate breakfast with Hailey in the morning.  Then she had to get ready and go to Ally's grandpa's funeral.  Bill and I did our Bible reading and devotions.  When Hailey got home she and I made chocolate chip cookies.  They sure are yummy!  Then we watched a Christmas movie called Christmas Miracle.  It was really good.  Afterward she had to study for her exam and I wrapped Christmas presents.  

Bill got home and we all went to eat at Coco Loco and got our favorite Beef and Bean Nachos.  It was snowing big flakes when we came outside.  When we got home, Hailey did more studying.  Then we watched the movie, God's Grace.  It was good too.  We had cashews and M & M's for our snack.  We watched a Little House episode, then went to bed.

Friday, 12/9/22, Went to dentist, lunch with Maddy and Brielle, shopping, celebrated Max's birthday

Maddy and Brielle at the restaurant

Max ready to open his gifts

 

 

I told Bruce I was taking his picture...this is how he posed.  He hid his face.

Next pose for Bruce

Lots of Candles on that cake (17)

Bill, Evan, Jack, Max, Bruce Hailey and me

Bill, Vader and my only picture of Bruce lol

Melissa

Hailey and Abby.  Abby has to wear the cone because she is biting her foot

Jack

Evan

Both dogs thought they wanted cake and ice cream lol

Vikki made the hanging light.  It looks so pretty.  Great job Vikki!

I got up early so I could get my Bible reading in before going to the dentist.  My appointment was at 9.  I got there and was so happy that I got the same hygienist I had the last time.  She is an older lady who loves the Lord.  She is so kind and I loved hearing her testimony of how God answered prayer in her family.  She only works on Fridays and said she prays for God to send her the people he wants her to have.  So happy I was one of them. 

I came home and worked on getting my Christmas list updated on what I have bought and what I still have to get.  Met Maddy and Brielle at Bob Evans for lunch.  We had a nice visit and a good lunch.  I went shopping for Brielle's Christmas present afterwards.

Got home and relaxed for a while, then a friend wanted me to text all the miracles God did for Melissa so it would encourage her as she is going through sickness and pain.  I sent them to her and she was so thankful.  

We went to Melissa and Bruce's for Max's birthday celebration.  Max wanted us to come early so we could hang out longer.  Bruce made a roast, carrots and potatoes in the crockpot.  It didn't get done as fast as he thought it would, so we hung out for a while, then had brownie/cookie cake and ice cream which Max was happy about having first, then the roast was done and we had our meal.  It was super delicious and so was the cookie cake I had.  I didn't try the brownie, but Bill liked it.  He tried both.  We had a very nice time and it was nice that Hailey could be here for it too.  

We came home and I went through some magazines I needed to read, then Hailey came to spend the night which I'm so happy about.  She loves taking showers here in our new shower, so that's the first thing she did.  She is going to her friend Ally's grandpa's funeral tomorrow morning.  

Thurs., 12/8/22, Walked on the treadmill, Went Christmas shopping, went to Evan's game, Pizza at Bruce and Melissa's and a great time

 

The coaches with the team.  Evan is number 10.

Evan played great tonight and scored 4 times.  In the one video there was only 17 seconds left on the clock...great catch by Evan, but afterwards he told me he forgot to dribble lol.  He did hit the backboard with the ball though.  He is doing amazing for his first year playing. 

Walked on the treadmill and got my 2 mile walk in.  Had my morning coffee and oatmeal.  Bill went for coffee with Charlie.  I put good worship on, then did my Bible reading and devotions.  Ordered some more Christmas gifts and checked them off the list I made for Christmas.  Making good progress.  I went shopping and got a couple of more gifts bought. 

I just stopped working on my blog and ordered two more things that I got messages on.  My shopping is going fast now.  

I'm praying for Vikki today.  She isn't feeling well...has a cold.  I am also praying for Jacob as he has a fever.  Praying no one else catches anything too.  

I went to Evans game after I was done shopping.  Bill couldn't come because he was showing the lawn mower to someone coming over.  The guy bought the Grasshopper mower today.  More room in the shed now.  Back down to one which is a mower and snowblower.  Yay!  Evan did amazing at his game.  I sure was cheering him on and so was Jack beside me.  His coach told him he has the best endurance of anyone on the team.  He never gets tired.  I took him and Jack home after the game.  Bruce and Melissa ordered pizza for us.  

Max had the best hug for me when I walked in the door, and the biggest smile.  Vader had  good hugs for me too!  Bill came a few minutes after I got there.  I forgot to take any pictures of the boys at their house.  We sure had a fun time though.  

Wed., 12/7/22, Made applesauce, picked boys up from school, took Evan to basketball practice and picked him up.

Kit Kat waiting for me to come pet her this morning

Bright sunny day today...love how it shined in and brightened my day

Got the rest of the 1/2 bushel of apples done  

Applesauce made for the freezer

Evan played the piano for me tonight

The wall painted at Melissa's.  Bruce took the tape off when he got home.  It looks so nice grey!

Went to bed after midnight last night and slept in until 8:20 this morning.   Did our morning routine, then started getting the rest of the apples ready to make applesauce.  Bill and I both had a bowl to sample it and we both liked it.  I picked Jack and Evan up from school at 3:30.  Took them home and went in with them for a while.  Bruce's paint job looks great!  He gave it one coat and then he and Melissa decided it was to white looking.  They picked out another color on the sheet and it looks really good.  Vader was happy to see me today.  Yesterday it seemed like he was afraid of my boots.  He was ok once I took them off.   He played the piano for me, was so kind and caring when he talked about his family and friends, and responsible because he wanted to make sure the dogs were fed on time.  He always likes to feed them.  He and Jack are great kids and I sure had fun with them.  I did some errands and then went back and picked up Evan to take him to his practice.  I dropped him off, then went to Home Depot to look for a metal ornament that turns the lights on the tree bright or dim and also off.  They didn't have them.  Kimmy called me and sent me links to order the boys Christmas gifts.  There was a coupon for $8 off, but she didn't know when it would expire.  I headed home and ordered them and got the money off.  I had three minutes left to order when I pushed the order now tab.  Thank you Kimmy.  I was going to go to Vikki's, but when I talked to her she said she had a cold.  Then she said she thinks it is really sinus because it's only in the morning.  She was a Qdoba's with Rody, so wasn't home anyway.  I'm not taking any chances this time of year because I want everyone healthy for Christmas and don't want to pass sickness to each other.  I picked Evan up and he said he was really tired from running so much at basketball practice.  He was really thirsty and drank lots of his water.  I told him he should wear my Apple watch and he could get lots of steps for me.  He said ya and then you could beat Adam lol.  He is so cute.  Melissa and Bruce were there when I dropped Evan off.  I went in for a while.  Melissa was sure happy with how the walls looked that Bruce painted.  They do look great!  I came home and Bill had popcorn made for me.  

Tues., 12/6/22, Lots of phone calls today, Delivered some soup, went to Hailey’s University Symphony concert

Hailey’s cute Christmas tree 

Hailey after the concert 

Hailey in the CMU University Band

                                  Hailey on the left center behind empty chair playing her French Horn

We slept in until 8:30.  Ate breakfast, did  morning reading and Advent devotion.  Went and dropped some soup off to friends.  Got some apples peeled and sliced and put in the freezer.  Didn’t have time to make applesauce because Melissa reminded me of Haileys concert.  I had talked to Kimmy who invited me to Jacob and Eli's concerts tonight and I told her I would love to go. Then I called Melissa and told her, she reminded me of Hailey's concert which I had told Hailey I would be at a back in November.  I had to call Kimmy back and tell her I couldn't come to the boys concerts.  I have been to their concerts this year, but haven't been to Haileys.  I am sure thankful they are going to live stream it.  I was supposed to be at Melissa’s at 5:45, but accidentally got there an hour early.  I went in and visited.  Bruce was painting the hallway.  He ended up going with us which was wonderful since he drove us.  I had him drive my car and he did a great job.  I was happy because I don’t like driving when it’s dark out and raining.  

Haileys concert was really good.   She did amazing.  We took pictures afterwards and then went to McDonald’s.  We went in and had burgers and Frappes.  Bruce just had coffee. We took Hailey to her dorm, then left for home.  It was just misting a little.   When I got home, I watched Eli and Jacob's concert on live stream.  It was a really good concert too and the boys did amazing.  Lots of talent in our family.  

Monday, 12/5/22, Made vegetable soup, Bill picked Wes, Gayla and Joel up from airport, went to Trinity Riders meeting,

Peaceful place to walk in the morning.  Treadmill is in the far corner.  I put my worship music on and walk away

Bill got wild with the new tractor and broke a board on the pool deck

Squirrel friend out on our deck eating corn from the neighbors field

Trinity Riders Meeting

I walked on the treadmill this morning.  Walked 2 miles, then came up and ate my oatmeal and drank my morning coffee.  Bill met Charlie for coffee.  I talked to Sue for over an hour. Read my Bible after that and did my devotion.  I talked to Kimmy and then sent a picture of something Jared told Bill he wanted for Christmas.  I got Kody, Stacie and DJ's presents ordered today too.  Peyton and Isaac's were delivered.  It sure feels good to get started.  Waiting on lists from the girls for them and their families.  I made a large pot of vegetable soup.  I'm going to give some to Chuck and Sue and Bev and Dave.  Bill went and picked up Wes, Gayla and Joel from the airport.  When he got home, we headed to Trinity Rider's Chapter meeting.  It was a good meeting and it was nice seeing everyone.  When I got home, we hauled a dehumidifier up from the basement that doesn't work anymore.  Bill will put it out to the road in the morning.  Melissa called and we talked for a long time and had some good laughs til we cried.  So much fun.  I talked to Vikki a few times.  She picked me up a surprise today.  That was so sweet of her.

Sunday, 12/4/22, Went to prayer, than church, CMA Christmas Party, Maddy, Alec and Brielle came over, Wes, Gayla and Joel's flight cancelled

Eli spent the night at Jack's last night.  Melissa sent me this picture of them with Vader.

Ziggy leading the meeting at our Christmas Party.  Ron listening

Dave, Chrissy, Lucy, Jerry and Sandy...Sue with her back to the camera

Bill in the center listening at the meeting

Julie and Phil

Bill and Brielle

We went to prayer than to church.  I prayed with Lisa before church for healing of her foot and leg.  Went to prayer and had amazing prayer time.  Found out Bev had been in the hospital, so making sure Dave lets one of us know next time.  Worship and the message were great once again.  Tamera and Terry came and talked to us after church.  They are a very nice couple we just met.  She was in my Bible Study.  

We read our Bibles, did our devotions, then relaxed for a while.  We went to our CMA Christmas party at 2.  We had a great time.  We visited, then ate, then had our meeting, and then did our gift exchange.  I made a huge banana cream pudding dessert and also chicken fried rice because Bill knew lots of things would have cheese in them.  It was a fun party.  

When we got home, Maddy, Alec and Brielle came over to visit.  They had some banana cream pudding with us.  They stayed a couple of hours and we had a good time with them. Gayla called me to let me know their flight had gotten cancelled in Houston. We were supposed to pick them up at the airport by us at 11:20.  Now they won't be home until tomorrow afternoon.  She sounded good and was joyful.  I can't wait to hear about their cruise and see pictures.