Monday 12/23/19...Got things ready and the turkey cooked, Went to Dinner at Sullivan's with Pastor, Joan and the Elders

                                             Already for Christmas and worshipping Jesus

Got things ready, turkey cooked, stuffing made, and tables up and ready for tomorrow.  Texted Adam
lots.  I sure love texting him.  Such a sweet grandson.  He and Jacob are so excited for tomorrow and so am I.  Bruce took Jack to Med Express and found out he has a touch of pneumonia which isn't good with his asthma.  They put him on an antibiotic and steroids.  Sure am praying for my sweet Jack.  Went shopping and got Bill a few gifts.  Came home and wrapped them and got ready to go  to Sullivans with Pastor, Joan and the Elders and their wives.  We had the back room which was decorated so pretty, as was our table as well.  We had a nice time and a great meal.  Love these friends!.

Sunday, 12/22/19...Went to church,Went to lunch with Charlie and Sue, Went to Clare to the Military Store, Went to Kimmy's

At Linwood Corners with Sue, Charlie and Bill

Guys all busy on their devices

Jacob, Bill, Eli, Me and Adam....Wyatt too!

We went to church.  Drove separately so we could both get gas and save $1 per gallon after church. Great message again today.  We are so blessed!  After church, we came home and changed and then headed for Bob Evans.  Sue returned my call, so we talked and decided to go to the Turkey Roost.  When we got there, they were closed until after the first of the year.  We went to Linwood Corners instead.  Sue and I had the mile high turkey meal.  We each took half home.  Bill got breakfast and charlie a hot hamburger sandwich.  They went to visit a cousin afterward, and we went to Claire to the Military Store.  We picked up a few things for a basket the CMA State Leadership is putting together.  We stopped at Kimmy and Jared's on our way back home and visited for a while and drank a coffee.  Those Lazy Boy chairs sure are comfortable.  It was nice to spend time with them and also nice to see Wyatt and the other dog "Adam" do their tricks for treats.  Adam had us laughing.   Wyatt did great as always.  Got to text Adam more.  Such a fun kiddo.  Their tree and outside decorations look so nice.  Adam texted me that they were going to watch Overcomer.  He texted me back that he loved it.  I put bows on the Christmas gifts and put them under the tree.  Bill and I watched "Last Ounce of Courage" which was very good too, but a tear jerker.  

Sat.,12/21/19...The boys all slept good last night, Took Evan and went to IHops for the Marine Corp. League breakfast, Max and Jack watched a movie while we were gone. Took the boys home and went to Kawkawlin, Decorated Cookies, Cleaned kernel burner

Me and Evan at the Marine Corp Breakfast at IHops

Mia, Hailey and Brooklyn

Jack, Evan and Max

Bill and I decorating Christmas Cookies

The boys got up around 8.  Jack and Max ate Cocoa Pebbles for breakfast.  Evan wanted some too, but I told him he could have some when we got home, because we were going to I Hop and he wouldn't want to eat there.  These boys were so good and told me they wanted to stay longer and spend another night.  If it wasn't for Christmas Eve being so close and having lots to do, I sure would have.  Love these sweet kiddos so much!  Max and Jack watched a movie while we were gone.  Evan had chocolate chip pancakes, Bill had the sampler, and I had a Belgian Waffle Combo.  We waited 2 hours before our section got our food.  My Belgian waffle was plain, so I asked the waiter why no strawberries or whipped cream were on it.  He said he would bring some out.  I fixed it up right.  We were all in the back room and the tables in front of us and behind us got their food fast and were leaving before we got ours.  Guess we are learning patience.  Had to do some Christmas shopping still, so I took the boys home and got some pictures there.  Went to Kawkawlin and picked up something for Bill and something for Charlie and Sue.  Came home and Bill and I decorated all the Christmas cookies.  It didn't take us long.  He is super fast.  Adam tested me and said he has an I Pod now and can text me.  I am so happy.  We had fun texting back and forth and I learned a lot from him already.  What a sweet kid he is!  I love him to pieces.  I vacuumed the kernel burner out after that so it's all clean for Christmas Eve.  Then I relaxed and did my blog.

12/20/19...Happy Birthday to my Mom in Heaven!!! Hailey's 16th Birthday Party

Evan playing with slime

Max and Jack playing Air Hockey

Hailey at her Birthday Party

Melissa Decorated the table so beautifully!  It was stunning!

Hailey with her Sweet Sixteen Cake

Bruce, Hailey and Melissa

Hailey got that red box with a big kiss in it from Ben.  It's a chocolate kiss, but Bruce did tease a little saying Hailey got her first kiss.  

Bruce had some pretty cool socks on. 

 

                                                                   Ally and Hailey

                                                                    Evan sleeping

Max and Jack all tucked in

I took Max, Jack, Evan and Hailey to school, because Isaac was sick so Vikki couldn't.  I accidentally took the boys to school first, but Hailey said she would still make it on time.  Nice that we had extra time together.  I went to a couple of stores and then came home.  Picked Hailey and her two friends up from school.  They are such nice friends for Hailey and were so nice on the way back to Hailey's.  Bill picked Max, Jack and Evan up and took them to McDonalds.  I wrapped the rest of the Christmas gifts.  At 7 we went to Hailey's Birthday Party for Hailey.  She had ten friends over and they were having so much fun when we got there.  The decorations were so beautiful and the cake was too.  It was also very delicious.  We watched Hailey open her presents, and then we brought Max, Jack and Evan back to our house to spend the night.  We watched the Movie Homeless For Christmas together.  They loved it.  Such a moving movie.  

12/19/19...Went to lunch with Melissa, Went to a couple places for Christmas gifts, made Christmas cookies

Hailey

Melissa eating soup and salad at Applebees with me

Cookies baked and ready to decorate

Jacob with the car he and his dad designed.  Wish I could put the video of it going across the room.  Very Cool School project!  Great job Jacob!

Got groceries I need for Christmas.   Picked Melissa up and we came to my house for some large manila envelopes for Melissa to have.  There were two packages on my porch so I was happy to bring them in.  We went to Applebees for lunch and had all you can eat soup and salad.  Then we went to the Maple Grill and Melissa picked up a gift for Bruce and I got a gift certificate.  We went to Walmart after that.  I got lots of steps today.  Poor Isaac is sick now.  Sure am praying for him.  

Kimmy was going to come decorate cookies, but we decided it is wise to stay away from sickness so she and her family are healthy over the Christmas season.  I baked three batches of cookies!  Will have to decorate them Saturday.  

Wed., 12/19/19...Debbie got to talk to Vice President Pence today!!! I Shopped, wrapped gifts, went to Max and Evan's School Christmas Program. Jack had practiced, but couldn't be in it tonight because he was sick.

Max playing trombone in red shirt

Daniel and Evan saying there parts

Max

Max in the red shirt

Luke and Max

Evan...it's blurry, but he was so happy to hive five papa

Me and Max

Evan, Hailey and Max

Max and Papa

Evan and Max

Bill's sister, Debbie, and Vice President Pence

Secret service in Frankenmuth

Did some Christmas shopping, wrapped gifts, went to Max and Evan's School Christmas Program.  They did great and so did all the kids.  Their programs always glorify Jesus and lift Him up.  Hailey sat with Ally and her family.  Debbie got to take to Vice President Pence today and got great pictures!  Great Vice President!  President Trump was in Battle Creek today too.  I love our President and Vice President!