Tues., 2/23/21, Peyton and Isaac came, Went for a walk with Melissa and Hailey

Peyton and Isaac taking a lunch break while we were playing Tonk

 Melissa, Hailey being silly, and me

 

This morning had a bagel with onion and chive cream cheese and coffee instead of oatmeal. Vikki brought Peyton and Isaac and she had a cup of coffee with me before she left for work.  She showed me a very sweet note Peyton had written her.  It was so precious.  We did spelling and they had some hard words again, but did good with practice.  We read some in our three books.  They wanted to play Tonk after that.  We played, but they get such little scores none of us were even close to 100 so the game would be over.  We even had to quit for a while to eat lunch.  We played Tonk until Vikki came.  We still didn't finish, so decided to make 50 the cutoff instead of 100.  These two don't pick up 2's or even A's.  They go for the Jacks and Jokers which are 0 points.  They sure do good though.  I still won, but not by much.  It was so sunny and warm out... 46 degrees today!  I went over to Melissa's at 4:30 and she and Hailey went for a walk around the subdivision with me.  We had fun visiting and sure enjoyed the warm sunshine.  It was a little breezy, so Melissa and I wore hats and mittens...not Hailey though....she's a true teenager.  I came home and Bill had a zoom board meeting with Doug and the group.  I had prayer with the prayer team at church.  We had a Clementine when I got home.  They were juicy and good!  We watched Counting On.  

Monday, 2/22/21,

 My hot husband now has a hot wife to go with him.  I put some ashes that had been in a ash can for a day and a half in the garbage.  Didn't see any sparks, but dumped water on them just in case.  Put the trash can outside to be safe and covered it good.  3 days later this is what happened.  Melted the bottom.  Yikes!

I absolutely love this picture of Eli. He sure loves the lambs and it shows!

Menard's had an 11% off sale so we got all of our closet doors today. These pictures show the hallway closet doors.  Looks like they will match the trim perfectly.

 I got up early so I could check at 8 and see what appointments they had at the Secretary of State's office.  The only time that came up was 9:10.  I filled out what I needed to and printed off the directions of what to do when I got there.  Got ready quickly and headed out.  I didn't realize schools were closed because of the snow we got.  Jacob, Adam and Eli's school was closed and so was Hailey's.  Our road was slippery, but the main roads were fine.  I got there and went to the door at my appointment time, the girl came and peeked out the door and asked my name and what time my appt. was.  Then she called me in and sent me to a desk in a deserted corner and told me to fill out the papers and get in line after that.  I got on my circle in line and they called a guy ahead of me.  Then another girl far down from where he was called and took care of me.  Easy and safe.  Adam texted me that he had a snow day.  That's when I found out schools were closed.  So sad that Oz, Kimmy's lamb that Kenzie named and Eli showed me, died yesterday.  Still sad about Isaac's bird too.  What a day.  I did get a shock and then a laugh later, when I saw the garbage can melted and the bag stuck to the bottom.  It had melted and let ash through on the sidewalk, so I cleaned up that mess.  Then I thought about my hot husband and got a good laugh because he has a hot wife.  Good thing I could see some humor in it.  When Bill got home, he just said he noticed the can had melted.  He was real nice about it and didn't even tease me or make me feel bad.  We went to Menard's to get our closet doors, two silver door handles, and a solar light to match our other ones.  I didn't remember we needed to get a garbage can until we got back home.  Bill was being naughty, so I quickly helped load the closet doors on the cart at the store, then when we got home carried all but one into the garage.  He beat me to that when he was having me unlock the front door.  I saw the door to the upstairs closet leaning on the front porch, so I beat him and carried it upstairs before he tried.  I don't want him hurting that shoulder and having to start all over again.  Kenzie and Travis called and talked for a while to Bill and I.  Vikki Face Timed me to show me Isaac's new bird.  Melissa called me so I hung up on Vikki, then Vikki Face Timed me back so I hung up on Melissa.  Talked to Gayla for a while today too.  

Sunday, 2/21/21, Went to church, took a nice nap, Bill beat me at 3-13,

 

 Cute picture of the sheep and lambs that Eli sent me

 Bill beating me at cards

We went to church.  Good message and good worship!  We both took a nap when we got home.  Shouldn't have done that, because I was tired the rest of the day then.  Read our Bibles and did our devotions, and I did the first lesson in my discipleship book.  Bill beat me at 3-13.  We both were negative, but he was negative 59 and I was negative 7.  I wasn't nearly negative enough though.  We watched a movie after that.  Kimmy said Aunt Pammie bought two more mugs and a salt pig.  Bill and I were very happy about that.  

Sat. 2/20/21, Cleaned the last paint roller out, filled the humidifier, Did my Bible Study Lesson, Vikki, Peyton, Kenzie, Travis and Mylee came over

 Vikki noticed the beautiful sunset across the road from us and took this picture because it had a cross around it.

 Travis and Kenzie playing checkers...Mylee in background

 My little visitor was back by the sliding glass door today.  I didn't see it, but i see all the prints it left in the snow that fell overnight

 Peyton and Lucy, Kenzie and Mylee, Isaac and Lenny

Travis, Kenzie and Mylee

Kenzie with her hot water with lemon juice, Chocolate protein drink, and Oreo cookies.  Actually the cookies were left on the table by Peyton and I don't think Kenzie even had one.

We ate our breakfast, had our coffee, then Bill left for his therapy.  Read my Bible and prayed, then listened to worship.  I hauled wood pellets in from the garage and filled the buckets.  Filled all the bird feeders.  Watered and fertilized my indoor plants.  Washed out the last paint roller.  I had been using it to touch up any spots I saw, but looks like no more touch ups needed.  Filled the water containers in the humidifier.

shoveled sidewalks.  After that, I worked on my homework for Bible Study and got it done.  Bill called me because he saw an opossum eating birdseed on the ground under the tree.  There is always some critter coming to join the birds.  Vikki, Peyton, Kenzie, Travis and Mylee came for a visit.  Vikki brought us her delicious bean dip she made.  It was so yummy.  Bill's disappeared right away and mine is almost gone.  Travis and Peyton played checkers.  Mylee did her tricks for Kenzie and does them so nice.  She is a very smart dog.

They got her a gentle leader.  She doesn't like it yet, but will get used to it I'm sure.  We watched Wheel of Fortune, Fixer Upper and then a movie.  Yay, Eli is feeling better today!!!

Texted with Adam and Hailey today.  Hailey and I are excited that the weather is warming up and we are planning a visit together this week.  We sent each other big hugs in our texts today.

Friday, 2/19/21, I was supposed to go to Kimmy's for the day, but Eli had a sore throat. Happy Birthday Abby! Dropped off the muffins and bagels I had picked up at Sams still and got to see them outside. New electric throw arrived,

 Eli with his kitty

 Eli with the lamb Kenzie named Ozzi (Oz)



Eli with his coat off after the lamb peed on him lol good thing it was 27 degrees out today

 Happy 12th birthday Abby

 Evan, Hailey, Abby, Jack and Max celebrating Abby's Birthday

Adam with his muffin and Jacob with his bagel

Jared and Eli with their muffins

 Kimmy with her muffin

Silly Jared and Eli

 Line up at the Turkey Roost...they came out and got our order and then brought it out to us a short time later.  Two lanes lined up for pick up

 Fish combo dinner from the Turkey Roost.  Bill just had Walleye

 I had a little visitor by the sliding glass door today

 Daisy with her newborn lambs today

I had been up, but crawled back under the covers to stay warm with the electric blanket.  Kimmy called and said Eli's throat was still sore and his nose was runny.  He stayed home from school. We decided it would be better to visit another day and not take any chances.  Bill got up and we ate breakfast and had our morning coffee.  Spent time praying and then put worship music on for a while.  I called Kimmy to see if it was ok to drop off the muffins and bagels I had picked up at Sam's Club for them.  Eli sent me a text on my way asking where I was.  I couldn't text him back because I was driving, so I just texted him when I got on his road.  On the way there I listened to worship music through bluetooth on my phone.  I saw on the radio screen that my phone was calling 911.  I quickly hit the hang up icon.  My phone has been making random calls since the last update.  Melissa's phone is doing the same thing.  A few minutes later, I got a call from the emergency center asking if I was OK.

I said yes and told her my phone just started dialing 911 while I was driving.  So weird.

I got to Kimmy's and we kept a good distance apart and all wore our masks and stayed outside.  Eli got a lamb, Oz, that Kenzie named and he showed me and let me take pictures.  

We visited for a short time, then I left and went to get thistle seed at Jack's.  Got some bananas and asparagus too, plus some fruit gumdrop slices (mixed and one that was just orange).  That will be our snack when Kimmy and I can get together.  We love the orange ones and there are never enough orange.  Of course, we have lots of help eating them, so orange disappears quickly.  Bill took Stacie's hug ring to her today.  She loved hers to and said it was one of the most meaningful gifts she had ever received.  Bill picked up a door stop for our bedroom closet door.  We decided to get fish from the Turkey Roost for dinner.  We wanted perch, but they don't have any right now.  He got Walleye and I got the combo (Walleye, Cod and Shrimp).  We both got huge baked potatoes too.  Enough for tomorrow too it looks like.  My new electric throw came today.  My other one started blinking and they say when that happens you need to get a new one.  I ordered the night before last, and it was here already today.  It is the softest one I have ever had!  I get my use out of my electric throws because I use them lots.  Kimmy sent me pictures of Jared and the boys enjoying their treats I took them.  That was so thoughtful of her.  She sure knows what makes me happy.  The boys all texted me and thanked me to and said they were really good.  Thoughtful boys there!  I talked to Vikki a couple of times today.  

Thurs., 2/18/21, Vikki brought Peyton and Isaac, Put Valentine Decorations away, Bill and I went to Sam's Club

 Isaac and Peyton...We found a new spot for them to stand for a change

   

Peyton had to write an article for school with quotations.  She loves to cook with her mom so here is her article and here is her cute picture below

 Jacob holding a lamb...I borrowed this from Kimmy.  Now I just need one of Adam holding a lamb

Got my breakfast ate, Bible read, and prayer time done before Vikki brought Peyton and Isaac.  Vikki surprised us and brought donuts for us all.  She brought a large French Vanilla Cappuccino for me too!  Such a great surprise.  I haven't had either in a very long time.  Of course, Bill loved his donut.  Thank you Vikki!  Bill had to leave for therapy, then Vikki had to leave for work.  The kids had a few minutes to play on their devices, then we started spelling.  We read Ralph the Mouse and also read the Picture Bible.  They wanted to play Tonk after that so we did.  We didn't get to finish our game because we all kept getting low so didn't even get close to 100.  Peyton was at 21, I was at 41 and Isaac was at 61 when we stopped.  We sure played a lot of hands.  There were many times when Peyton had 0 points in her hand.  We did take a break to eat our lunch.  Then we continued playing.  Vikki got here, but since they had to do school when they got home, we didn't have enough time to finish.  I sure love having them come.  They are so much fun!  Kimmy called.  I thought maybe more lambs were born, but they weren't.  I am excited to go there tomorrow and see the lambs.  Happy to spend time with Kimmy too and maybe if it works out, see the boys.  

Adam, Eli and Max texted me.  I love texting with grandkids.  I took the Valentine Decorations down.  Packed up the old ceiling fan in the box the new one came in.  Bill worked on the lights on the motorcycle.  He called me to have me come out and look at them.  They are really nice and he did a great job.  We even have fog lights now.  He got caught on a mountain once in the fog.  Yikes!  So thankful he made it down safely.  Bill and I went to Sam's to get some things I needed.  Hardly any customers were in the store.  Guess we hit a good time.  Bill filled my car up with gas there.  I don't have and money off at Kroger because I haven't been shopping there hardly at all since Covid.  We came home and ate.  Watched a movie and had ice cream.

Wed., 2/17/21, Peyton and Isaac came over, Rush Limbaugh passed away, heard Carmen passed away yesterday

                               

 Peyton, Isaac and I were happy when the sun melted some o the snow on the deck and we could see boards again

 Peyton and Isaac learning to play Tonk.  They did great although I was the winner

 Peyton with her chikletchops 

 Isaac with his rubix cube

Went through some old pictures with Peyton and Isaac today

 Kimmy, Melissa and Vikki  (it was Kimmy and Vikki's first day of Young Fives

 Vikki, Bill and Kimmy

I was sad to hear that Carmen passed away yesterday.  He was one of our favorite Christian singers in the 80's and we went to lots of his concerts.  Vikki, Peyton, Isaac and I went to one two years ago and it was so nice.  Rush Limbaugh passed away today and that was sad news too.  He loved his country and loved Jesus.  Our loss is heaven's gain, but sure will miss them being here.  Vikki brought Peyton and Isaac in the morning.  We worked on spelling.  The words were harder this week.  They were au and aw words.  They missed more than usual, but learned them pretty quickly.  We started reading another Ralph the Mouse book. We went through old pictures looking for pictures of the girls with Carmen, but didn't find them.  While Peyton was on the computer with her teacher, Isaac looked at some pictures in the attic with me and he loved that our last house was laid out just like their house now.  Peyton looked at pictures with us she was done.  Vikki picked the kids up.  I had them ready and they ran out, because she had be home for them to be online for a school meeting.  I talked to Kimmy.  It was -8 degrees this morning, and she told me she took Jared to work because they were having new tires and some work done on his car.  He had to walk almost a mile in that cold because they have gates up now and Kimmy couldn't drive him in.  Burr!  He is a hardy one.  I can't wait to go to Kimmy's on Friday.  Vikki called and said the kids teacher let them know how they did on their testing and they both did great.  Bill and I ate chicken noodle soup for lunch and dinner.  Started my Bible Study.