Sat. 8/8/26, Happy 28th Anniversary Melissa and Bruce, Went to Faith Riders Meeting, went to Bay City Fairgrounds and watched Jack show Graco in Agility, Showmanship, etc, went to Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Dinner at church

 Bill wearing the birthday hat at Faith Riders since his birthday is in the month of August

Isn’t he so cute!

Cindy, Lew, Karen, Cheryl, Wes, Gayla, Bill S. Bill Smith, Elaine, Jim and Don

Jack at the Bay City Fairgrounds dog show.  He showed Grayko.

 

Jack did such a great job with Grecko

Jack and I 

We went to Faith Riders Chapter Meeting in the morning.  We had breakfast and then the meeting started.  17 were there.  It was a good meeting and Elaine, our chaplain, gave a great message.  We rode our motorcycle there.  There was a memorial ride after the meeting so many rode their motorcycles.  We couldn’t go because I had to get to the Bay City Fairgrounds and Bill had to pick Max up.  Wes and Gayla rode with us until we had to turn and they went straight.  I changed, then put ice in my water bottle and left.  It was easy to find and Melissa had sent me great directions.  She and Peggy were walking and came up to me right after I parked my car.  Parking was free.  Kimmy and Jared got there shortly after me.  We all enjoyed watching Jack with the dog he was working with.  They both did great.  Kaylin did great with her dog too.  They had both trained the other kids that were in the competition.  Jack took 1st in Showmanship and Second in another event.  It was fun hanging out with Melissa, Peggy, Kimmy and Jared.  I gave Kimmy and Jared a ride to their car afterwards because they parked in town.  When I got home, Max was there with Bill and they were cleaning guns because they had target practiced.  I gave Max a hug and talked to him for a while.  I was so happy to see him.

 I changed and got ready to go to our Sunday School Teacher Appreciation Dinner.  It was so nice.  Chelsea, Cassie and Jennifer did such a great job. There was a Taco Bar and everything was delicious and so were the desserts.  They had a video presentation which was great and we had fun at our tables visiting.  

I worked on my blog when I got home, but didn’t finish it.

Friday, 8/7/26, Kimmy and Arnie came over, Vikki, Peyton and Isaac came over, we went to Kimmy’s Eye doctor appt. to help pick out glasses, Melissa, Jack and Wookie came over,

Jared filing out forms at the Eye Doctor

Kimmy was in her eye appointment, so Vikki helped Jared look at the different glass frames he tried on

Kimmy got finished and looked at the glass frames Jared had out to try

Then they both helped him and he got turtle frames lol.  

Peyton relaxing

Peyton and Abigail

Jack and Wookie

Isaac took this picture of Kit Kat

He took this picture of my Hens and Chicks too

Bill and Issac were working on weed whacking and mowing our ditches.  It was hot outside and they sure were working hard

 

Bill and I on our date at Subway....Bill took this picture and got his Jeep in

Bill took this when we were waiting for our ice cream

Bill and I...he’s pointing at Kimmy and Jared.  They pulled in next to us.  They were on a date too, and saw us when they were at Woody’s.  They left and came to see us in the parking lot next door.  Then they went and got their ice cream

Kimmy took this picture

Kimmy and Jared with their ice cream cones.  They are so cute!

 I got up at 8.  I read my Bible, then got ready.  Kimmy came around 9:30 after she took Eli to band camp.  It was so good to see her and get a big hug.  Arnie was so cute and so good.  Vikki called to see if we wanted drinks from Panera and we told her lemonade.  She picked some up and then made us all lemonades with blueberries and frozen strawberries in it.  Vikki, Kimmy, Peyton and I left to go to Kimmy’s appointment early to help her pick out glasses.  Jared was there when we got there.  He was filling out forms.  Kimmy filled out her forms and he helped since he had his right there so gave her numbers and stuff she needed.  Then he got called back for his appt. so we girls (I should say Vikki because she is the one good at picking out frames) she found a pair right away, and then after Kimmy got called back she found a few more frames.   Then Jared came out and sat down to try frames the worker had got for him to try.  He asked Vikki’s opinion as he tried them on.  Then Kimmy came out and she and Vikki both helped him.  Peyton and I were waiting and decided to go use our free scoop coupons at Culver’s.  She had asked me if I had any.  Vikki went with us but didn’t get anything.  Peyton got vanilla ice cream with cookie dough on top, and I got chocolate with strawberries on top.  We went back to the parking lot at the eye doctor’s and ate our ice cream.  Vikki went inside.  They all came out and then after a few minutes in the parking lot, we left.  Jared went back to work and we came home.  Bill and Isaac were working outside on weed whacking and mowing the weeds on the sides of the ditch.  It was super hot out too.  Then we pulled in the garage and they had taken the doors off and put the bar doors on and had the top off.  They sure had done a lot.  Thanks Isaac and Bill.   Melissa, Jack and Wookie came over.  We had a nice time hanging out.  Tomorrow Jack is going to be at the fair with kids he has trained to show dogs in agility, et.  I am so proud of him.  I am excited to go see him tomorrow at the fair.  Everyone had to leave around 4:30. I went outside and pulled more weeds in front of the shed deck.  I got another big tub full.  Bill mowed the edge of the ditch.  We went on a date after he took his shower.  We went to Subway and ate subs, then we went to Menards and he picked up a new combination lock and handle for the back door to replace the broken one.  After that we walked around the store and looked at stuff.  We left there and went to Woody’s for ice cream.  He got a medium cone dipped in chocolate and I got a small chocolate ice cream cone dipped in chocolate.  We both got bowls to put them in because it was hot out and they were melting fast.  We sat in the parking lot next door and ate them.  We sure were happy and surprised when Kimmy and Jared pulled in next to us.  They had the same idea of going to Woody’s for ice cream because they had been in Saginaw.  They saw our red Jeep, so came to see us before getting their ice cream.  We had fun talking to them and it was the first time Bill had seen Jared after his close call, so he told Jared how good it was to see him and that he was OK.  After that they went and got their ice cream and we went to Panera and got our free drinks to have for tomorrow.  We saw that they were having a FoodFestival at the Mall and had lots of food trucks and also lots of booths with things people made and art.  We just drove through and went to Panera.  We left for home after that and as we traveled, there was Kimmy and Jared right next to us.  They held up their ice cream cones and we held up our free Panera drinks.   So funny how we ran into them again.  We came home and I turned on the Brownville Church Revival and watched it.  God sure moved upon the people who were wanting more of Him.  It sure stirred my heart.  I sure want more of Him!  

Thursday, 8/6/26, I pulled weeds in front of the shed, Bill and I went to Costco, went blueberry picking with Vikki and twins, talked to Kimmy and Jared lots

Me blueberry picking

Vikki picking blueberries

Isaac and Peyton blueberry picking

Vikki and I finished picking

The four of us when we finished picking

We got up at 8:30.  I read my Bible right away.  Bill joined me and started reading his Bible.

I played worship music when we were done reading.  

Bill had BelVita snack crackers and I had a protein breakfast bar.  We both drank protein drinks.  

I went outside and pulled weeds by Bill’s shed deck.  It rained yesterday so they came out easily.  I only did half way across.  Then I came in and got ready to go to Costco with Bill.

We got some great deals.  We bought 4, 18 count protein drinks for $23 each. We drove home the back roads which was nice.

I made baked potatoes and chicken fries for dinner.  The chicken fries were from Aldi’s and were so good.  I ate more cucumbers with my potatoes.  Vikki called and wanted to go blueberry picking.  She left to come here.  I cut up more cucumbers and soaked them in salt water to soak for a couple hours while we're gone.   We went to Backwoods Blueberry Farm.  It’s my favorite place to pick and they are so nice.  Peyton and Isaac picked for me.  

I got a couple of big containers when they mixed theirs in with mine.  Vikki only wanted the bucket she picked.  

We talked to Melissa on our way home.  I let her know we would be coming to BayShore on Wednesday while they are at dog camp.  I told her I would try to call her back when I get home.  Tried buy didn’t get her, but left her a message to call me back,.  fee

I got home and put the blueberries in the refrigerator to take care of in the morning.

Kimmy and Jared called and we talked for a long time.  It was fun.  She is looking for a new 

stove.  Kimmy told me about Jared being embarrassed when he gave the salesman Bill’s information.  He so cute!

I worked on my blog after that.

Wed., 8/5/26, Bill had to go to the VA for lab work, texted Maddy and she wanted to get together this evening, went to visit Angie and Carol, went to Old Town Drive in for coney dogs, fries and root beers

That hand giving Bill the peez is his sister Carol who didn’t want her picture taken.  She bought the peez (her way of spelling) and even though she doesn’t like peez, was going to try them in macaroni tuna salad.  Then she got out the peez and just couldn’t bring herself to put them in it.  When we were there today, Bill said he loves peez and would take them.  Good thing it was peez and not cheeze lol!

Our Limelight Hydrangea tree is so full of blossoms.  It has been blooming for a month now.  I love how long the blossoms last.

Me and baby CJ at Biggby’s.  He is the happiest, smiliest, baby.  What a sweetie!

 Bill had to go to the VA for lab work this morning.  I got up and read my Bible.  I am trying to get up earlier and read my Bible first thing.  I put on some good worship on You Tube on the tv to worship with.  I got ready to go visit Angie and Carol after that.

Bill got home and read his Bible.  Then we headed to McDonald’s in Bridgeport and picked up two Mocha Frappe’s for Angie and I, and a black large coffee for Sister C.  Bill had already picked donuts up at the Butter Crust Bakery, when he got done at the lab this morning.  We went to Sister C’s after that and were happy to see Angie from Kansas and also Carol who I haven’t seen since November.  We got there around noon and stayed until 4:30.  What a great visit and great time we had.  Lots of laughs happened.  

We stopped at Old Town Drive in on our way home.  We love their coney dogs, fries and Root Beer.  We each ate one and split the third coney dog.  YUM!  I texted Maddy to see if we were still getting together tonight.  She said she could so we made a plan to go to Biggby at 6:45.  When we got home I hoed a row and a half of onions.  Then it was time to leave.  

I was happy to see Maddy and happy she brought Baby CJ with her.  I held him almost the whole time we were there.  He is such a good baby.  He has to have therapy 4 times a week, now has to wear a helmet, 2 hours on and 2 hours off, and tomorrow has to go to one of his many U of M Children’s Hospital appointments.  He always keeps smiling through everything.  He is a little heart melter.

Maddy and I had a good time catching up.  I shared with her how God protected Jared, Jacob and Eli too.  She was so thankful too.  Biggby closed, so we went out and sat in my car and continued to visit til 8:30.  She is such a great mom to her kiddos.  

I came home and tilled the last row in the garden which was weeds.  Bill thought some zinnias were still going to come up, but they never did.  I think he tilled them the first time he tilled the garden.  Oh well.  I am enjoying my little zinnias from Lela in my flower garden.  So many blossoms are coming all the time and such pretty colors.  

I worked on yesterday’s blog and this blog when I got in the house.  Now I am ready for bed.  It’s 10:40 so plan on being in bed at 11 tonight.  It has been 12:30 before we’ve gotten to bed the last two nights.  

Tuesday, 8/4/26, Primary Election Day, I met Jared at 7 a.m. to get cinnamon roll, got back and went back to bed til 9, pulled weeds in front of house and around the one side around plants, fed fish, went to visit Chris, stopped at Stacie’s, went to Meijer for a return, Saw Sue there, dropped off food for Sue, went to prayer,

Yummy cinnamon roll Kimmy and family brought us from the Hilltop Restaurant.  One of our favorite stops in the UP.  We can only eat a forth of it a day.

Yum, I warmed it up and put some nuts on top and it was so delicious

Our rose of Sharon bush is blossoming.  We got it last year

Rody turned our picture into the 80’s.  We look pretty groovy.

Yay Kimmy and Jared voted.  Bill and I dropped our absentee ballots off yesterday

Yay, I got to see Kody today!  He is taller than I am now!  

I got up at 6:15 and went out to the living room and read my Bible.  I went to meet Jared to get the cinnamon roll.  He was parked and got out of the Jeep to give me it and I had to give him a window hug since I was so happy to see him after his close call.  He is like a son and I sure am thankful to have him in our family.  Not to mention he’s a great husband to our Kimmy and a great dad to our grandsons. 

  I went back to bed for an hour after I got home.  Bill and I enjoyed eating a 4th each of the cinnamon roll.  It was so good.  It was shaded in front of the house so I decided to go out and pull weeds where they had come while we were on vacation.  The preen had helped lots so there weren’t too many so I was thankful for that.  

My friend, Chris, texted me and wanted to know if we could get together today.  I was happy to hear from her and had time in the afternoon to go to her house for a visit.  We visited in her living room for a while, then went in the kitchen and she made us hot fudge sundaes with mint chip ice cream and put pecans on top.  That tasted so good.  Had a small dessert bar with it.  I left after that because I had to go to Stacie’s and drop off a canning jar she sent sour kraut home with us in.  Also had a return for Meijer.  

I enjoyed my short drop off visit with Stacie and Kody.  I was happy Kody came out and stayed the whole time I was there.  He’s growing up fast and is always so sweet to me.  He gave me a big hug, then we realized he was taller than me.  We had to capture a picture of that.  

I stopped at Meijer after that.  I walked in the door and looked and almost didn’t believe my eyes.  Sue was just getting a shopping cart and ready to go in to shop.  I went over to her and said hi, then looked to see who brought her.  Praise God!  No one.  She drove herself.  She hasn’t driven in a very long time, so this made me very happy.  Josh had stopped over and checked her vehicle and said it was ok to drive.  The check oil light was on, but she had lots of oil.  She just hasn’t gotten an oil change for a very long time because of not driving it.  She dropped off her absentee voter ballot, then stopped at Meijer.  I told her I was thinking of her last night when I made stuffed peppers.  Last time I made them I took a meal to her because she told me she likes them.  I came home and made baked potatoes.  Bill and I ate, then I packed up a stuffed pepper, a baked potato, and some cucumbers with vinegar, water, sugar and onions that I had made from cucumbers out of our garden.  I had to do a quick drop off because I was on my way to prayer and was running behind.  She came out on her porch so I could quick give her the food.  I left to get to prayer, and got there 2 minutes late.  I was happy I wasn’t later.  The lights were all green for me.  Yay!  I had prayed that the Lord would help me.

Prayer was so good.  The Holy Spirit sure flows.  I got to share afterwards about how God protected Jared, Jacob and Eli.  Everyone was so happy they were all ok and thankful the boat came and Jacob didn’t have to go out again to help Jared while he was exhausted.  God is so awesome!