Monday, 12/11/22, donated blood, wrapped gifts, sent cards out, went to get flu shot, went shopping with Melissa

Our friend, Melissa, had her baby yesterday.  She is so beautiful!  She's such a blessing from the Lord and will be so loved.!

My Christmas Cactus is starting to blossom.  Love it when it's in blossom!

Bill went for coffee with Charlie.  I talked to Sue one the phone for a long time.  I was happy to hear from Jacob that he’s feeling better. Vikki is feeling much better too.  Thanking Jesus!!!   I mailed a birthday card out and a couple of sympathy cards out.  Prayed for those families before sending them.  Charlie bought me a blueberry muffin.  I was so happy when Bill gave it to me. That was so sweet of Charlie.

Bill and I did our Bible reading and devotions.  Time with God in His Word is the best!  Just finished Ephesians and now reading in Luke.  

Bill and I ate our left overs from Coco Loco.  We just added more chips.  I texted Hailey and she said her Chemistry Exam was alright.  She wasn't looking forward to it, so I told her I would be praying.  I was happy to hear alright.  

I went to Rite Aid with Melissa and got my flu shot.  We only saw a couple of people in the store and there was no one in the pharmacy.  I asked if I could get a flu shot and the guy said, "We are kind of overwhelmed".  I said a quick prayer and Melissa and I were both thinking they didn't look too overwhelmed.  He said I could get it and handed me the paperwork to fill out.  It only took 2 minutes, and I sure was happy to get it done.  He didn't even put a bandaid on it.  Vikki said she went to the Bay Rd. store to get her free covid tests.  They weren't busy either, but the guy said they were overwhelmed.  Both our guys were foreign so we are wondering if they were the same guy on different days in different stores.  Funny!  Melissa and I went shopping at Meijer and the Dollar Tree after we left Rite Aid.  She needed to get things for secret angels at school for the boys, and I had to pick up some flour and some cards.

Kimmy sent me a video of Adam playing Futsal.  I was so happy to see him having fun with friends playing a game again.  Will be happy when he goes to his appointment with the Neurologist on the 15th.  Hopefully, he will have wisdom to help Adam get over his concussion symptoms.  Sure love that boy.  

Our friend Melissa had her baby yesterday!  She had a C-section and went home already today.  Baby is doing great and is beautiful and precious.  She weighed 7 lb. 10 oz.  Her name is Penelope Kay!

 

  

Sunday, 12/11/22, Went to prayer/church, went to Valley Lutheran's Concert with Hailey

Absolutely beautiful morning out with the snow covering the deck, the trees and everything

Jada and Hailey

Kelly and Hailey

Hailey and Kelly after the concert

I got up first, then Hailey, then Bill.  We got ready and went to church.  Worship was really good and so was the message. We came home after church and I made air roasted potatoes, chicken nuggets and corn.  At 2:15, Hailey and I left to go to the Valley Lutheran Christmas Concert.  Tasha was on the end of our row and Laux's were behind us.  We didn't have anyone on the sides of us or for a couple of rows ahead of us.  Ginny and her family were a few rows ahead of us.  The hand bell ringers did great and the music sounded beautiful.  The Golden Voice Choir did amazing and sang beautiful songs.  At the end, they asked everyone who had ever been in the Valley choir to join in the singing of Silent night along the walls with the choir.  Hailey and Mikayla both went and so did Mikayla's dad.  It was the last song and it sounded amazing.  We had such an enjoyable time.  Hailey talked to a lot of her friends afterward and I talked to Ginny and her mom.  On our way home, I stopped at McDonalds so Hailey could get a burger, fries and a small Carmel Mocha frappe, before she headed back to her dorm.  We went back to my house and she packed up her stuff, headed to her house to get some things, then she went back to her dorm.  She let us know when she was there safely.  I talked to Vikki for a while and then talked with Melissa for a while.  Bill and I watched a Christmas movie and he had ice cream.  

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.