Wed., 9/6/23, Happy 12th Birthday Peyton and Isaac, We love you! Stopped at Melissa's, Kenzie, Vikki and I worked on Treat boxes, went to Vikki and Rody's to celebrate birthdays

The rain sure was good for my plants

Kenzie and I working on treat boxes for party

Happy 12th Birthday Isaac and Peyton.  We sure do love you.  Keep being the amazing kids you are and keep showing the love of Jesus!

Kenzie made Isaac and Peytons cake and did an amazing job on them!  They were so happy!  They tasted delicious too.

Rody photo bombing!!!

 

Fun time watching the kids open their gifts

Bill and Kenzie

 

 

 

Me with Peyton's burrito blanket...It was so soft!  

 

 

 

 

 

 

I stopped at a couple of stores to look for shredded brown/gold paper, but didn't find any.  I stopped over to Melissa's to drop off Bruce's birthday card and some socks Evan left at our house.  I went to some more stores and picked up stuff for the party.  The Party store was the only place I found shredded paper.  It was small bags for $4.99.  Pretty expensive, but  I knew Vikki wanted it for the centerpieces, so I got it.  Kenzie called and wanted to know if I was home.  I told her I just had to go to Sam's Club and order the cake and pick up some candy for the party, and I would be home in a half hour.  She came over and I got her about 10 minutes later.  We ate, then we worked on filling the candy boxes and then threading the ribbon through the holes and tying  them in bows.  Kenzie was really good at tying the bows and I was good at putting them in the holes, so that's the jobs we worked on.  Vikki got here after work.  She and Kenzie didn't like the one color of shredded paper, so Vikki said she would return it for me and try finding some at the Dollar store.  I had looked at one and didn't see any. Vikki worked on tying the first tie, and Kenzie tied the bows, while I threaded the ribbons through.  Melissa called and wanted to help with the treat boxes, but with her having to pick Evan up, and Kenzie and I having to leave, it didn't work out time wise.  I told her if we didn't get them done, I would drop some off for her to work on.  It went super fast though with the 3 of us working on them.  Kenzie and I went to pick up some baby things she found on FaceBook marketplace that was about 15 minutes away.  Vikki worked on threading and tying while we were gone.  We got all 100 done!  I was very thankful for them helping as I had planned on doing it myself.  Vikki did find shredded paper, and just the color we needed at the Dollar Store.  That sure saved some money. Thanks Vikki.  Vikki got the centerpieces done.  I had 5 Mason Jars and Bruce had 5.  The centerpieces are beautiful.  Melissa also gave us beautiful plates for cookies and cupcake stands to use for the party.  She also is letting us use the card box Hailey had at her graduation party which is sparkly gold, so it's perfect.  We are all going on Friday to set up tables and decorate, then will go on Sat. morning and set last minute stuff out.  

Bill and I went to Bay City to pick up a cover for his truck back he found for a great price.  Then we headed to Vikki and Rody's to celebrate the kids birthdays.  Rody made hot dogs on the grill and also yummy BLTs.  Thank you Rody!  We talked to Kimmy and she is making 125 cupcakes tomorrow and chocolate chip cookies.  I ordered 50th Anniversary decorations to stick in the cupcakes from Amazon.  They are supposed to arrive Friday.  We are hoping they are on schedule.  We had birthday cake after that and Peyton and Isaac opened their presents.  They got lots of nice things.  I forgot Vikki picked up 3 Hawks sweatshirts that were like new at the thrift store, so I put money in Peyton's card.  Vikki reminded me of the sweatshirts when I got there, so I told Peyton I had to take some money out of her card.  Forgetful me!  Vikki forgot the ice cream, and Rody forgot to pick up Birthday cards.  It was a forgetful kind of 12th birthday.  We laughed because we all made each other feel better.  We sure had fun.  It was a birthday we won't forget!  I had paid Vikki $35 today for some money I had borrowed at BayShore to buy something from Kenzie, plus the sweatshirts.  I was thinking the sweatshirts were that much, so had taken 20 extra dollars out of the card.  Peyton started thinking about that and Vikki let me know the actual price of the sweatshirts.  Poor Peyton, I had left out $20.  I am glad we are so close, we can tell each other when we make a boo boo.  I am giving her the rest of her money tomorrow.  I guess with all we had going on at the State Rally, then having to get going on the stuff for the party, my concentration was off a bit.  I love my family!

 

Tues., 9/5/23, Happy Birthday Bruce! We love you! We went to breakfast, then finished packing up, dumped and headed home, unpacked our stuff, went to Taco Bell, Got the ribbons in all 100 boxes for party

Happy Birthday Bruce!  We love you!  You are an amazing person, son in love, husband to Melissa and dad to our grandkids.  We are so thankful for you.

BayShore looked very empty this morning

Got my free senior drink and free Dorito Taco at Taco Bell today.  Thanks for letting me know Vikki

 

Yay, 100 boxes folded with ribbons in.  That was my job for tonight.

Vikki sent me this cute picture of Hailey.  Vikki went to her dentist appt. and thought this girl looked like Hailey.  She turned around and it was Hailey.  They were both surprised and very happy. 

I packed the inside of the camper up while Bill went and took a shower.  When he got back, we took the canopy down (Jim and Bev helped us) and we told those leaving goodbye.  We packed up some of the outside stuff while Ron and Barb were getting their motorcycles on the trailer.  Then we went to breakfast at the Lamplighter with Jim and Bev, and Mel and Betty.  We went back and packed the rest of the outside stuff up, then Bill dumped the tanks.  We said some more goodbyes, then we left for home.  Bill drove the motorcycle and I followed behind in the motor home.  It was another super hot, muggy day.  We were going to wait to bring out stuff in, but I decided to at least get the refrigerator and freezer stuff in, so we could turn off the camper refrigerator.  I ended up starting to pack everything up that needed to come in, and then Bill came out and packed his stuff while I was packing mine.  

It didn't take us long.  We put everything away right away.  

I talked to Vikki a few times today and face timed her.  Talked to Kenzie a couple of times and talked to Melissa.  Texted Bruce Happy Birthday, then Bill and I called him in the evening and wished him Happy Birthday.

 

Monday, 9/4/23, Bill gave the message in the Tabernacle this morning, he did an amazing job with the Holy Spirit leading him , most people left today, we stayed, went on long motorcycle ride, campfire in the evening

Bill giving the message in the morning service

Kathy and Jeff trying to clean up all the  grease the donut man dumped right out the door at BayShore 

We lost lots of wonderful neighbors today, especially Wes and Gayla

Barb and Ron and Bev and Jim are still here on the other side of us and are staying til tomorrow too.

Dinner at PortSanilac

Fun around the campfire 

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Nice picture of Bruce and Jack I borrowed from Melissa 

Kenzie is making the baby’s room look amazing!  

Today’s service didn’t start until 9. I made coffee for us and had an apple bar.  Bill had a protein drink, then drank his coffee.  Then he looked his notes over for the message he’d sharing. I prayed over him for it to go well, God to give him the right words and that God would be glorified.  God sure answered.  We worshipped, Bill gave the announcements, and then he preached a great message..  Many came up to him afterwards and said it was a great message, that the churches need to get back to preaching messages like that, and many said how it touched their heart and motivated them.It did me too!  I was so proud of him!  We stopped at hospitality and Wes, Gayla and Sandy had just started washing Dow all the counters, tables and cleaned coffee pots.  I started vacuuming the carpet.  Kathy and Jeff came to pick up their leathers they were trying to sell and noticed the donut man had dumped greas right outside the door in the rock landscaping and on the sidewalk.  Kathy and I started gettin a big container of very hot water and soap so they could try to clean it up some.  Not easy!  The donut man comes here from Iowa and has never dumped grease like that before. Bill told Liz in the office to make her aware of it.  

We sat outside and visited with Wes and Gayla and Barb and Ron.  Wes finally had an opportunity to dump his motor home so he did that while Gayla waited.  Tiny came and sat and visited with us all too.  

Wes and Gayla left then and 12 of us left here went on a 170 mile ride around the theme.  We stopped in Port Austin and then stopped to eat at The Forest restaurant in Port Sanilac. We had delicious food and lots of fun talking.  We headed back to the campground after that.  At 8 all of us, plus Mike and Gail and Dave and Chrissy all sat by the campfire until the mosquitoes got too bad.  

We came back to the camper and played 3-13. Bill beat me bad.  

Friday, 9/1/23 Great day at the State Rally, Helped set up goodies, went on motorcycle ride

Phil and Max

Kathy, Jeff and Lisa during worship 

 

Jay preaching 

We slept in til 7:30.  Went around and saw friends who came today to camp. At 11 we went for a motorcycle ride.  Bill is in charge of making sure everything he scheduled runs right, so we came back early instead of going for lunch.  We registered, got a scavenger hunt sheet, and started finding things on the sheet. Everything was on the BayShore Campgrounds. We found 27 of 60 things, then had to stop to go eat spaghetti at the dining hall.  After that we went to pray with the state leadership.  When we were done, we went into the tabernacle for worship and the evening service.  Bill and I had to go up from and welcome everyone. Then Bill had to introduce all the leadership and those doing the pledges, those doing the fag ceremony and each speaker.  He did a great job.

A lot of us rode to the Dairy Barn afterwards for ice cream.  They stay open Labor Day weekend just for CMA and are very accommodating. We came back to the camper at round ten and read our Bibles and checked our phones.  Vikki called and Melissa texted me.  Got a short text from Jacob letting me know how he was doing. We talked to Hailey’s friend Dustin who works at BayShore today when we registered.  He has a beard now so almost didn’t recognize him.   It looks good on him. He is helping us lots with whatever we need BayShore to do, and exchanged numbers with Bill so he can call him if he needs help with anything. They are so nice to all of us here.

Saturday,, 9/2/23, CMA Street Party,, Kimmy , Jared, Adam and Eli came at sat up their tables displaying their beautiful pottery. Kenzie came and set up her glass pendant display and got her stuff ready for painting

Jared, Eli and Adam setting up their pottery 

Their pottery looked amazing!  

Adam, Jared and Vikki

Kenzie, Eli and Peyton 

Adam, Eli and Isaac

Kenzie did a great job face painting!  She made the kids so happy!  

 

 

 

Lining up for the motorcycle ride to Akron

Riding  to Akron. There were 37 bikes riding there with us. 

We played 3-13 at night.

 Bill went to the men’s Bible Study and I went to the women’s.  When we were done, we went to set up for the street party.   Bev, Ron and I set up for the bake sale. Bev and I worked the booth until Teresa came, then I left and they worked for the first hour, then Gayla and I worked the next hour.  Sandy and I did the next hour.  Another couple did the next hour, then Julie worked the last hour so Bev and I could go with our hubbies on the ride. We went and walked around the festival at Akron.  CMA had a booth there which they gave Bill.  Liz and Joe set it up and worked it, plus got others to work it. Some of our members had a chance to pray with people there.  

We came back to the campground and went to Trinity Riders potluck.  I sat and talked to a young couple who just joined the Flint chapter.  They were super nice.  

We went and played 3-13 In hospitality til 11 pm.