Friday, 6/6/25, Russ came for the day, Group ride to Fulmouth and Tustin, nice ride back to campground seeing some buffalo on our way

I took this out the camper window of Bill reading his Bible

Kimmy took this picture of the cherry tree Bill, Jacob and Adam planted which replaced our Cleveland Pear tree

Riding to Falmouth to go to Lunch at Duane’s Restaurant and walk around Eber’s gift shop and the hardware shop

Group pic in the parking lot at Falmouth

Wes and Bill in the hardware shop

Wes had to try this zero turn out...just sitting on it not using it lol

At Yoder’s Amish Store in Tustin.  We bought cookies and I got another loaf of yummy cheese bread.  Bill got homemade wheat bread.

Buffalo in the water on the side of the road. Below they are moving out of the water 

I made our coffee and I had a bowl of granola cereal and Bill drank a protein drink.  We read our Bibles in the morning, then Russ got here so I made him a coffee and he, Bill and Wes visited outside.  I got my layers of clothes on for our 10 am ride.  11 of us went with 8 bikes total.  It warmed up to 73 degrees and felt good. We got to Fulmouth and ate at Duane’s restaurant.  Gayla and I split a Ruben sandwich and the guys had a burger.  Then we went to Eber’s gift shop and market.  I bought a cute necklace/earring set and a cute Angel to give to Gayla for her birthday. I asked them about the pepper shaker I had gotten from there that the metal lid had a crack in and she gave me the information to contact the company.

We rode to Tustin next and went to Yoder’s Amish store. I bought more cheese bread to put in the freezer so I can make sandwiches when the girls come over again.  

Bill and I both got a pack of homemade cookies too!  We saw buffalos on our way back to the camper.  Some were in the water and moved out of it quickly when they saw us.

We got back and relaxed for an hour, then went to Club 37 Restaurant to eat dinner as a group.  There ended up being 18 of us. We had the best waitress!  We had cod, a baked potato and salad. Cut was delicious.  We came back to the campground and sat around the campfire.  Wes and Gayla didn’t come, so I went to get them. They had me come in and said they were just going to go to bed early.  We talked for a long time and then I saw Bill looking for me at our camper. He came to see if I was at Wes and Gayla’s camper.  Wes ended up coming to the campfire, but Gayla decided to rest.  We had fun at the campfire, then I came back to make banana cream pudding dessert for our potluck tomorrow night.  Bill always wants me to make it and it always disappears. 

We played 3-13 and dice and Bill won both games.  I didn’t even stay under 100.  I texted with Adam today.  I love my sweet Adam!!!!

Thursday, 6/5/25, Packet last minute things, Bill had a doctor appointment at 10, Left Iron’s RV Campground.

Kimmy and Vikki picked up an ironing board that hangs on the door for me and hung it while we were gone.  So sweet of them.

Our neighbors...Wes and Gayla...our Family

Pool at the campground 

Ride with Wes and Gayla to Manistee

Cute town of Manistee.  We were looking for an ice cream shop

We found a good one with homemade ice cream in lots of flavors

Picture Bill took with his glasses...poor Gayla

I watered my plants inside and outside. I moved the outside ones under the gazebo that rain can get through but keeps sun out.  I filled the bird feeders and jelly jars.  Checked on my plants. Also checked the garden and the corn is coming up.  I got a text from Adam saying his knee popped out at work on his first day.  He had to go to Med Express.  I was in tears and really praying hard for him.  He has gone through so many hard things, always having a great attitude, and now this job he’s wanted for a year might not work out.  I am praying for God’s will though because that’s always best even if we can’t see it at the time.  Vikki called and told me about it too. Kimmy had her root canal done today by a friend of ours from church who does a great job.  Bill got home, and put a few more things in the camper and hooked the trailer up and loaded the trike.  

Bill and I left and drove the motorhome two hours to Irons.  Wes and Gayla talked to us a couple of times on our trip. They greeted us at the entrance when we arrived.  We parked next to them.  We got set up, relaxed and then went on a ride with them to Manistee.  We stoped at a cider mill/ bakery on the way, but didn’t buy anything because we were headed to get ice cream.  We went through the cute beach town and found a homemade ice cream shop. It was delicious.  We sat outside at a cute table.  We drove to the lake a mile away and drove by the beach.  The temperature went from 81 where we were camping to 61 by the water.  

We came back to the campground, ate dinner, then sat around the campfire at Sue and Doug’s with them, Wes and Gayla , and two other couples we just met.  We  came back to our camper and played 3-13 and I won and dice and Bill won.

Wed., 6/4/25, Went shopping for Mason’s birthday gift, picked up something for Brielle to, cooked burger for trip, made hamburger patties for trip, cut up potatoes for scalloped potatoes, started ham in the crockpot, went and watched Brielle and Mason, stopped at Vikki’s dropped off church donation stuff, made scalloped potatoes and ham, dropped some off to Sue, had banana splits later

My Clematis by the shed is in full bloom.  It’s never been so full of blossoms.  Peonies re starting to open

Front view

When Brielle woke up she wanted to come to me right away.  I brought Mason’s 1st  Birthday present because we won’t be here for his party.  I brought Brielle a Waterworld coloring book.  She wanted to try that out right away.  We had fun with it just by filling the paint brush with water.  It’s amazing how colorful they are and also how they are scented now.  She wanted to take everything out of Mason’s bag and look at it.  I read her the books I got him.  They were such cute books.  She loved the poppet one. 

She sure is a happy girl!

Vikki got us these nice razor holders.  They have suction cups and wouldn’t stick to our shower wall because it is rough.  I found the perfect sp                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Sweet Peyton and Isaac let me take a picture so I would have one for my blog

My Owala water bottle.  I forgot Maddy gave me a gift certificate to Target for my birthday.  I went there to get Mason’s gift and they had Owala bottles there in the size I wanted and also had pretty colors.  I used the gift card to get it.  I sure like it

I got home and made up the scalloped potatoes, layering and adding ingredients til all the sliced potatoes were used up.  I baked it for an hour, then browned the ham that had been in the crock pot and added it on top of the potatoes.  I made peas too.  I packed some up and took it to Sue so she could have a good meal.  She hasn’t been making anything so thought she could use a home cooked meal.  She was so thankful.  I came home and ate after I left there.  Cleaned up the dishes, then hauled the last refrigerator stuff out to the camper refrigerator.  Packed other things too.  Last minute things are all that need to be packed tomorrow.  

I was FaceTiming with Kenzie.  I was making our banana splits at first, then sat dow.  I looked out the window and could tell there was a beautiful sunset.

I stepped out the door and took this picture.  It was even prettier in person.

 

Tues.,6/3/25, Went to Sue’s to drop off rolls and Kitty Litter, Blew off the deck, Kimmy, Adam, Vikki, Rehvyn, Peyton and Isaac came over, Kenzie came, then Jacob and Hailey came after work, got air conditioner in, got pool filter up, dug out Pear tree and planted a flowering cherry tree, packed camper

Peyton looking so cute in her hat...She’s stying like Lauren Dangle

Adam came to spend the day. I was so happy to have him here and so was papa

Kenzie and Kit Kat....she gave Kit Kat to me when she was a kitten

Sisters

So cute of Jacob and Rehvyn

Hailey and Rehvyn having fun outside

What an amazing guy!!!!

Bill cut down the pair tree the girls and families got for me for Mother’s Day three years ago because it isn’t a Native tree.  It is from China and isn’t good for the environment

Adam brought the tractor around

Adam had Rehvyn sit on the tractor with him.  He sure loved that!

Vikki videoed the guys taking the root out.  Hailey did a great job watching Rehvyn and keeping him entertained. 

Hailey and Rehvyn watching in the front yard

Bill and Jacob worked hard trying to cut and did the stump out

Jacob really worked hard chopping the root.  He made me tired just watching

Peyton and Rehvyn filling the sprinkling can

Rehvyn carrying the sprinkling can.  He was such a good helper.

Yay the stump came out!

I went to Sue’s in the morning to drop the rolls and Kitty Litter off before the girls got to my house.  We visited for a few minutes and I prayed over her.  I left so I would be home when the girls came.  I left my car outside so they could put the air conditioner in the window.  It was right next to my car on a stand.  I went out and the deck was covered with leaves and helicopter tree things.  I told Bill it must have got pretty windy last night.  I blew it all off  including the cushions and the tables and chairs.  

Kimmy and Adam and Vikki, Rehvyn, Peyton and Isaac all got here.  We sat on the deck for a long time.  Bill and Adam went to Tim Horton’s and then to take a window to have a new window payne put in.  They couldn’t do it in Saginaw, but there was a place in Bay City that worked on Murphy windows.  It should be done next Wednesday and will be $187.  Much better than replacing a good window.  Adam went with papa to take it there.  He was his sidekick today.  Yay!

Mykenzie came over.  We had fun hanging out with her.  She was really tired and took a nice long nap.  Having a baby plus working really tires a mom out.  I was glad she could sleep with everyone here.  Jacob and Hailey came after work.  They had sanded paint outside all day.  Jacob took a shower here.  Then we had Bill chop down the pear tree.  It isn’t a native tree and is from China.  It isn’t good for our environment here in the U.S.  It is banned from being sold in three states and we didn’t see any for sale around here this year.  It isn’t He and Jacob worked hard loosening up that big root, but finally got it out with the tractor.  I’m glad we got rid of it when it was little.  Then they planted a flowering cherry tree the girls had gone to pick up.  It is really beautiful.  Everyone left, so Bill and I packed stuff in the camper.  I watered the plants on the deck that were really dry, and put the cushions away. We are supposed to get rain in the morning.  

I picked Hailey up and we went to Dick’s sporting goods.  I got her an Owala drinking bottle that she really wanted but was waiting til Christmas for.  We looked at lots of them and she found the color she wanted.  We paid and I put our number in for rewards and we had $20 worth, so it only cost me $10.  Thank you Lord!  She was so happy.  She worked hard and did a great job in college, plus served in her church helping with the kids.  I decided she needed a surprise blessing.  She was so thankful.  She helped me take pop cans and bottle back after that.  I had lots of bags full and am glad to get them out of the garage.  I took her home and Melissa had me look at a picture she took.

It was a cardinal she saw on their walk the other day at the college.  It’s a wooden cardinal.  She knows I love cardinals since Vikki got me the tiny wood one.  My girls are so much fun.  

I came home, took another load out to the camper.  Did some laundry, then worked on my blog.