Wed., 3/15/23, Eli and Kimmy came in the morning, went to Jack's talent show at school, Vicki and Iain stopped over and brought cookies, out for Shamrock shakes with Melissa and Max, Remodled place we stayed on Anna Maria Island

Eli visiting in the morning

Eli, Jack and Jack's classmate, Jacob, in the talent show at Jack's school today

Sweet treats from friend Vicki and family 

Max, Melissa and I out for Shamrock Shakes

Peyton at youth group having fun

Where we always stayed with Wes and Gayla in Florida.  They have been remodeling for a few years and should be done by next year!  

Kimmy and Eli came at 8 in the morning so we could visit an hour before we went to watch Jack and Eli in the talent show at Jack's school.  We had such a nice relaxed visit and enjoyed strawberries over Angel Food cake with cool whip for breakfast.  Eli just had strawberries and cool whip.  I picked up Melissa and we met Kimmy and Eli at the school.  Kimmy had to get Eli to school after the talent show.  They did great and actually were the best.  They were the second ones which was nice.  Kimmy stayed a while longer, then left before it was over to get Eli to school.  They have been practicing, and then it got cancelled last week because of the snow.  

Did my Bible reading and lesson.  Read from a few different versions....Amplified, NIV and message for a comparison.  

In the afternoon, Vicki and Iain surprised us and stopped to bring me cookies for my upcoming birthday.  They were St. Patrick Day cookies and were decorated beautifully and were so delicious.  We were both so happy to see them and set up to go out to eat with them on Friday.  They sure made my day!

Did a lot of texting with Maddy. Her dog started having seizures and the vet told her it was the beginning of the end.  Didn't give her a diagnosis.  

Picked up Max and Melissa and we went for Shamrock Shakes.  I have had one this year already, so I got a Frappe'.  We had a fun time.  Bill went to the Marine Corp League meeting.  Bummer, they don't sell burgers there anymore.  I had made chicken before he went, but he always likes getting a burger, so he didn't eat. 

Read on my book, Kidnapped in Haiti.  Bill just finished it and couldn't put it down.  It is really good.  

 

Tues., 3/14/23, Mentored with Maddy, Vikki, Peyton, Isaac and Lilly came over, Kimmy, Jared, and Eli came over, Melissa and Jack came over, The boys went to their fencing class

My sister, Brenda,  sent me this picture of her granddaughter, Mallory, ready for dance class.  

Kimmy, Melissa, me, Lilly, Peyton and Vikki during our game of SkyJo.  Peyton won!

Isaac...I forgot to take a picture of him while he was here so Vikki took one and sent it to me

Maddy and Brielle

Brielle...her eye is so much better.  Thanking Jesus!

Maddy and I got together at 9.  We drank coffee and then did our Mentoring book.  Brielle was really good while we did it.  She played with toys on the blanket and now and then would watch the kids show on the TV.  We finished our lesson, Bill got home and I made Little Caesar's pizza's for lunch and we also had strawberry shortcake.  I got strawberries for 99 cents for nice containers.  The strawberries were amazing.  Not one bad one.   I went back to get more today after I dropped Maddy off to meet her mom at the Mall and they were 2.99 for the same container.   

I did my Bible study lesson when I got home.  This is our last lesson for the Book of James. I sure have enjoyed it.  

Vikki called and got our order for $1 tacos and also chips and salsa.  She picked up what every family wanted and then brought it here.  She brought Lilly with them because her grandma had to go to the hospital by ambulance.  We prayed for her, and later found out it wasn't a stroke like they thought.  It was a bowel obstruction.  Very thankful it's something they can take care of much easier.  Kimmy, Jared and Eli got here, then Melissa and Jack and we all enjoyed the food.  Thank you, Vikki for picking it up for us.  Bill was meeting Alec, so he ate his chips and salsa when he got home.  

Jared took the boys to their fencing class.  He took some nice pictures while he was there.  We girls all played SkyJo and had lots of laughs and lots of fun even though I think the game could be called The Family Feud tonight lol!  Lilly and Peyton just learned it tonight and liked it lots.  

Eli



Jack (with yellow on) and Eli sparring

Jack 

Eli with instructor

Monday, 3/13/23, Went to visitation for Justin's Brother, Maddy took me to lunch for my birthday, Shopped with Melissa, watched movie with Bill

 

Picture Gayla sent me from Florida...at Suwannee River State Park

Me and Maddy having lunch at Olive Garden.  

Slippers Maddy, Alec and Brielle got me for my Birthday

Bill and I went to the visitation for Justin's brother who had a heart attack and died at 44 years old.  So sad.   

When we got home, Bill left to meet Charlie for coffee and I went to Meijer for a couple of things and then to Olive Garden with Maddy for lunch.  She was so sweet to treat me to lunch for my birthday and even get Italian donuts for us for dessert.  It was all delicious.  We had a great time hanging out too.  

I came home and was super tired.  Must be the time change, plus I stayed up until after midnight and got up early this morning.  Our new couch is sure nice for napping.  

Melissa and I went to Walmart and she got the stuff she wanted, and I got a couple of things too.  We had fun together.  When I got home, Bill and I watched a movie.  

Sunday, 3/12/23, Lost an hour of sleep because of time change, Went to prayer and church, went to Outback, took a nap, I went and watched Adam play his last game of futsal!

 

Adam in action during the hame

 

Me and a very tired and sweaty Adam after his game.  He sure played hard and did great.

I read my Bible before we left for prayer.  Prayed over my friend Lisa before I went back to prayer.  Prayer was awesome and our church service was so good.  It was such a great message of Truth from the Bible.  After church we went up with the Elders and Deacons to pray for people.  We prayed for Brian, Stacey and their new baby, then for Brad for his cousin.  I talked to Jocey after service.  Her uncle who was only 44 just passed away.  We had a good long talk.  Bill finally came up and asked me if I was going to spend the night.  Then I got my coat and went up to him while he was talking to Todd and Frankie and asked him the same thing lol.  

We went to Outback after church and used our gift card.  Bill had sirloin steak and I had the chicken on the barbie.  It was good, but I had to scrape some of the seasoning off of mine because it was to much and very spicy.  We had a nice time.

We came home and closed the curtains so it would be darker, then took naps.  Had to catch up on the time change.  Springing forward is always hard, when we don't go to bed any earlier.  

I went to Adam's game and enjoyed it so much.  This was his last game and I sure am happy to know exactly how they play it now.  Those kids really get a workout.  They played really good.  Adam kicked the ball a long ways and made an amazing goal.  I'm so happy he has been able to play on this team and keep active.  He is one in shape guy!

I came home, and we watched a movie and had  banana splits.  I talked to Melissa all the way home.  Then Vikki called me when I got home.  She caught up on her rest today too.  I had invited her to Adam's game with me, but she was sleeping and didn't see my message until too late.  I texted with Maddy.  Her iron is low and she is feeling exhausted, so I'm praying for my sweet friend.

Sat., 3/11/23, Faith Riders chapter meeting, nap on new couch, sorted lots of stuff upstairs, went to Hockey game

Bill and I at Faith Riders meeting.  They snuck this had on me and all sang Happy Birthday.

Don giving the devotion at the meeting

Kit Kat comfy in the sunshine

Eli getting that broken branch down for Aunt Vikki.  Yikes!

Jack and Eli with the big branches Eli got down for Aunt Vikki.  He texted me that he risked his life and sent me these pictures.  Now I see why he said that.

Adam and Claire with their balloon hats before the game started.  We never had any trouble finding them lol.

Eli on the side and Jacob photo bombing!!!

Bill took the kids all down to ride on the Fan Boni.  He is on the left waiting to take a video of them when they come out.  Such a good papa!

Melisa took Isaac and Evan around to play games.  They sure had fun together!

Frankenmuth Bible Church did the worship

Melissa and I in the front row, Jacob, Eli, Jack, Adam, Claire, Evan, Isaac and Jared in the second row.  We ended up moving up by Jacob because there was no leg room.  We found out those weren't our actual seats and were very happy to move.

Waiting to get on the Fan Boni

Fun video of the kids on the Fan Boni

Claire and the seven grandkids we had with us on the Fan Boni.  They sure were having fun and so fun to watch!

They were on the big screen!

Evan and Isaac watching the game

Looking at Uncle Jared as he took this picture for me

Evan and Isaac with the Mascot for the Spirit Team

Me and Bill

Selfie Jacob took and sent to me of him, Jack, Isaac, Eli and Papa

Faith Riders section...Wes, Gayla, Jared, Don behind them. Others got there later

Bill was way down below by where the Fan Boni comes out and kept motioning to us to look.  He took this picture.  He has an amazing camera on his phone.

Jacob, and Eli enjoying the game

Kimmy and Vikki made this basket for Jared while we were at the game.  It's going to go by his fish tank.

We went to Faith Riders chapter meeting in the morning.  Barb took Lew's place as he and Cindy couldn't come yet because it's too close after his bypass surgery.  She did a great job.

It was a good meeting and nice getting together with everyone.  Bill announced that he's going to be the State Coordinator now.  Everyone was happy for him.

We came home and were tired from staying up really late and getting up early, so he took a name in the loveseat recliner and I decided to try out the new couch.  It sure was comfy.  

When I got up, I went upstairs and sorted through some things I am donating to Goodwill.  I also talked to Kenzie and there are some things her and I have great memories of so she is taking some of those and also some curtains I loved, but they don't match anymore.  

I texted with my sister, Brenda, to check and see how she is feeling after being diagnosed with Covid.  She told me she is coughing up stuff now, so I sent a picture of what helped everyone in our family feel better and help the congestion while going through it.  She was sending her hubby to Rite Aid to get some for her.

In the evening, we picked up Melissa, then went to Vikki's to pick up kids to go to the Hockey for the Homeless game.  Evan and Isaac rode with Bill, Melissa and I, and the rest of the boys and Claire rode with Jared.  Peyton had Lilly over and hung out with Kimmy and Vikki.  We sure had fun at the hockey game.  Evan and Isaac had fun playing games; Adam and Claire had fun getting a connected balloon hat, we all enjoyed the good worship that Frankenmuth Bible Church led.  We went in to find our seats.  We got pops and popcorn.  Bill got his and mine first.  The he was so fun and took all the kids with him to get what they wanted for snacks/drinks.  Melissa and I went later and got her a pop and Bill a popcorn.  It sure was packed.  We smelled a burned oil smell while we were in line.  When we took Bill his popcorn, I tried it and it tasted like that burned smell.  He told me to see if any of the kids wanted it.  Jacob tasted it and like it so he ate it happily.  If I wouldn't have mentioned it to Bill, he might have enjoyed it more lol.  The kids were so fun on the Fan Boni and we sure enjoyed seeing them be so enthusiastic.  Great group of kids there!

Our team won the game and lots of money was raised for the Rescue Mission which is great.  We left and headed home.  We took Evan and Jack this time so we could just go to Melissa's.  Jared took Isaac with him because he had to pick up Kimmy from Vikki's.  Such a fun evening with wonderful family and friends.