Wed., 12/29/21, Cleaned closet shelves, Went to Vikki's for a hair trim, Went to see The Underdog,

Vikki did a great job trimming my hair

Isaac

Peyton

Bill eating his free Veteran's meal at Texas Roadhouse

Got some cards like Kimmy and Jared's....Such wonderful cards...I won at Kimmy's when playing with the same kind of cards and I won playing with Bill tonight

Cute picture my niece posted of my sister, Brenda and her husband Dave

Bill made his decaf coffee and I made oatmeal for him.  I warmed up my breakfast leftovers from yesterday and had regular coffee with it.  We read our Bibles and prayed.  I cleaned the shelves in the bedroom closet.  I also cleaned out a drawer.  We took the runner back I had gotten for Christmas.  We all liked the one I have better.  The new one felt like velcro when you step on it.  We came home and relaxed.  Bill had a 3:30 appt. at the VA so he dropped me off at Vikki's on his way.  She trimmed my hair and did a great job.  Thank you Vikki! Isaac played the songs he put together on his speaker for me.  He sure did an amazing job.  They sound so good.   I bought some bubble gum from the kids.  There gumball machines look so nice.  Bill came to pick me up and he bought some gum from both kids too.  Those are going to be money making machines!!!  We went early to the Texas Roadhouse so it wouldn't be packed.  Bill got his Veteran's Day meal.  It was delicious and he got his pop with it too, plus salad, plus 4 rolls.  I got the same thing only had mushrooms on mine.  It is so nice how they did it with a voucher so that he could come have the meal anytime up until May.  I was happy to hear when Kimmy and family were home.  I sure do miss them when they are gone. We went to the movie "AmericanUnderdog" afterward.  We were so full, we didn't even get popcorn.  That's full for us!!!!  The movie was really good. There were only about 8 other people in there and they were very spread out.  You get your tickets by computer and pick where you want to sit.  It shows the seats that are taken.  When we came out to the truck, a guy was taking a picture of the tires.   They were at the restaurant when we were there, an he admired the tires, then they came to the same movie and saw the truck again.  He and his wife introduced themselves. They go to Hopevale.  He is a pilot for Delta and she works at the Midland Hospital in the office.  They were super nice.  They know some people we know at Hopevale.  We came home and Bill wanted to play 3-13.  We played with our new cards and I was the happy winner.  It was another close game though, but I was negative in the end and he was positive.  

Tues., 12/28/21, Vikki and I went to breakfast, returned items, and went to Kimmy's to check on animals

Beautiful Sunrise this morning

I was so happy to see Bo

So nice to have Vikki come with me

Bo...such a beautiful gentle horse!

Me and Vikki with Bo in the middle

Bo was out of hay, so we put some more in his box

Vikki came at 10 and we left to go to Lasko's for breakfast.  They make such great food there.  We ordered 2 eggs and they blessed us with 3.  I brought leftovers home.  I was stuffed.  We went to Costco's after that and took the gumboils back that I had got for Peyton and Isaac's gumball machines.  The gumballs were too big for their machines.  I also exchanged 2 sweatshirts.  They helped us right away with no waiting.  What a blessing!  After we left there, we went to Walmart and I returned Kenzie's camera that came yesterday and was the wrong color.  I picked up one there that was the color she wanted and it was cheaper.  Vikki found gumballs,  so we got those for the kids gumball machines.  We went to Kimmy's after that and checked on the animals.  They were all doing good.  Bo was out of Hay, we filled his hay box with the hay that was left in the wheelbarrow for us.  We gave him lots of attention, but forgot to bring him a treat.  Only Thor came to see us, so we couldn't put neosporin on Koala's paw.  We came home, hauled my stuff in and then Vikki left to go home.  She and the kids are going to Matthew's to play games with him.  Bill worked on putting the garage door opener together in the garage.  It was cold, so I took him some hot chocolate.  I decided to keep the runner I have in the hallway and get a new phone case instead.  I ordered it and can't wait to get it.  It's bright pink.  I have black now and it is such a boring color.  Bill and I played 3-13.  I was ahead during the whole game (not by much as we were both in the negative) until the last two hands.  Whoever was the winner of the last hand was the winner....It was Bill. I did get zero points though.  We watched a movie called The Tree that Saved Christmas.  

Monday, 12/27/21, Quiet day at home, End of year dinner with Pastor Ken, Joan, Elders and wives

Woke up to 2 inches of snow....beautiful outside

Eli, Jacob and Adam cutting Christmas cookies out at their house last week.  I borrowed these from Kimmy's blog because they were so cute

I was surprised to see it had snowed when I got up this morning.  About 2 inches and so white and beautiful.  Bill had therapy at the VA.  I heard the snowblower going when he got home.  He started the driveway before he even came in the house.  I texted with Adam and Kimmy in the morning and found out when they were leaving for Indiana.  I was happy to get texts along the way and then another when they got there.  I sure am going to miss them.  Talked to Melissa for a while.  Did my morning reading and prayer time.  Put on wonderful worship music.  In the evening, I got receipts for things I need to return.  I received Kenzie's gift I ordered her in the mail today.  Two of them arrived.  I had looked to see why her first one didn't come when they said, and saw on their web site that the order was cancelled.  It was only two days before we were celebrating, so too late to order anything else.  I decided to order the item again and this time could order it in purple like she wanted.  Last time I ordered pink because purple was unavailable.  Well the two that arrived today were both blue.  Go figure!  I will be going to Walmart to return them tomorrow.  Hopefully they have one in the store now and I can get purple or pink.  Otherwise, Kenzie said she will take the blue.  Bill and I went to dinner with Pastor, Joan and the elders and wives at Sullivans.  We had such a nice time and it was so good to get together.  This is a tradition we do every year, but we couldn't last year.  Such wonderful people who love the Lord who make such a great team.  I formatted one of my Christmas DVD's and then watched it on TV.  Love seeing our Christmas again and enjoying everyone together.

Sunday, 12/26/21, Went to church, Vikki and family came for Christmas left overs, Melissa, Bruce, Jack, and Evan came over

Peyton and Isaac..they came over today and I forgot to take a picture so I had Vikki send me one

                                                                           

Evan and Jack

Jack   

Jack

Evan, Jack and Bruce

Bill getting ready to shoot

Bruce, Jack and Bill

Hailey

Hailey and Melissa staying warm by the fire

Jack holding Papa's gun

Papa showing Jack his gun

New silverware set Kimmy, Jared and the Boys got me all set to use

 

 

We went to prayer, then to our church service.  Prayer was good, the worship was awesome and the message was so good.  Not many in the church service today.  When we got home Bill ran Marie and Roy's tithe they asked him to deliver, back to church.  When he got home, he burned some boxes and paper out back.  Vikki, Rody, Peyton and Isaac came over after church and we had our left over Christmas meal.  It is a great tradition we have done for many years now.  Bruce, Melissa, Hailey, Jack and Evan got here after everyone else was finished eating, but I warmed mine up last so I was still finishing.  Vikki put all the food away and cleaned everything up for me, so I could finish and go outside with Melissa and family.  I appreciated her doing that so much.  She is always willing to help and does a great job.  Thank you Vikki.  I gave hugs and we all went outside to say hi.  Vikki and family left. I had Bill put wood on the fire he had started.  He and Bruce kept it going, so we stayed warm while watching all of the boys shoot their bow and arrows.  Jack and Evan sure love shooting.  Bill and Bruce gave them helpful hints.  They were doing so good at it.  Melissa, Hailey and I visited by the fire and took lots of pictures.   I took some videos of them hitting the target.  It was so much fun for them and for us.  They left after at least an hour and a half of shooting.  I love seeing them do outside things and enjoying them so much.  

I got a text from Jacob and he got A's in his classes at Delta.  I am so proud of him.  He is so responsible with his studying and doing his homework.  What a great reward for all of his hard work.  Way to go Jacob!  I watched part of our Christmas video.  Sure made me laugh a lot.  I wrote about why I was laughing on my Christmas Eve post.  Bill and I watched a movie called The Christmas Miracle that was funny, but very meaningful. 

 

Sat. 12/25/21, Christmas!!! Celebrating the Birth of Jesus!!!, Our Savior was born and is coming again! Rejoice

 MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Rody took this picture for us...he's a great photographer

Jack, Hailey, me, Evan, Papa Bill and Max

Me and Bill dining at this fine restaurant....Well that's what it seemed like.  Bruce's breakfast was amazing!  So much food and so delicious!  Melissa was the best waitress ever!

Abby didn't want to open her presents today, but she loved laying by them

Hailey

Jack opening his gift from us

Jack guessed what his gift was and he was so excited when he saw that's what it was

Bill opening his emergency solar, crank operated, flashlight, radio, phone charger and so much more....Max, Jack and Evan got him for Christmas

Bill with his hot sauce Hailey got him

Evan watching Papa open up his gift

Papa loved his red, white and blue ornament Evan made him

Hailey opening her gift

Max opening his gift

He was happy and looked cute in his Carhart hat

Bruce opening a gift

Melissa loved her dishcloth I made her

Melissa with her sweatshirt....got all of the girls the same one so they would match with mine

Bill opening his emergency multi charger/flashlight..etc

Bruce and Bill

Melissa and Bruce opening their multi/charger/flashlight/etc...just like the boys got for Bill

Melissa, Bruce and Bill

Melissa and Bruce opening their Timbers Gift Card

Hailey having Abby shake.  She has her new coat on...Zoey is busy with her presents

One of the best gifts ever in this big gift bag...

Look who the gift is...we wanted to take him home!!!

Melissa, me and Bill

Melissa, me and Bill

Bill showed Evan how to hold the arrow so it looked like it went through him....a couple of good actors here!

Evan opening his gift from us

Holding up his costume

Evan wearing his costume

Beautiful Angel Evan painted for me

Beautiful angel the boys got me

Beautiful double wick candle Hailey got me and some warm Christmas socks. Yummy candy too

Me, Evan and Melissa played Uno.  Evan was the winner!

Jack target practicing with his new Nerf Gun

Hailey playing her acoustic guitar Bruce, Melissa, Papa and I got her for Christmas

Isaac shooting for the hoops...ball is up by the light

Isaac turned and posed for me after his shot...without me telling him to...so cute

Papa and Peyton

Eli, Jacob, Nana, Adam and Papa

Isaac and Rody

Rody's mom, Peyton, Rody's Aunt Ann, Roz, and Vikki

Nana, Peyton, Isaac and Grammy

Roz, me and Grammy looking at her picture quilt

We went to Melissa and Bruce's at 10:30.  We did a Covid test and then waited 15 minutes to get the results.  We waited out in our car.  Evan came out with what looked like a gas mask on his face.  Pretty scary for a moment there as we thought he was coming to tell us the results of our Covid test lol.  He had gotten that mask for Christmas to play with.  Melissa let us know we tested negative, so we could come in the house.  This is the first time we have been in their house and had a family get together since Covid started.  Melissa and I sat on the couch together and we had tears of joy and tears of being thankful to be sitting inside together again.  Words can't describe it!  We watched the kids open their gifts, then Bruce and Melissa and then Bill and I opened ours.   I got a beautiful angel ornament from Evan, a beautiful Angel with a tea light from the boys,  a double wick candle, Christmas soft warm socks and candy from Hailey, a beautiful soft top from Bruce and Melissa.  Bill got 3 hot sauces from Hailey, the solar/crank charger, flashlight, radio thing from the boys and Bruce and Melissa went in with all of us for the garage door opener we gave him yesterday.

Bill and I sat in the family room to eat.  Bruce made scrambled eggs, hash browns, fried potatoes, bacon, sausage, pancakes, birds nests (eggs, cheese, hash browns he made in a muffin tin) and cinnamon rolls.  He also had fresh fruit for us.  Everything was delicious!  Melissa served us and was so sweet.  Bruce poured our juice for us.  It was like being at a fine restaurant, but better because of all the love.  We visited for a while, Evan, Melissa and I played Uno, Hailey played her new guitar, and we just enjoyed hanging out together.  Jack had fun practicing shooting his target with his new nerf gun.  It felt so good being all together and having a normal Christmas with them.  Last year was so hard.  Thank you Melissa and Bruce!  We love you and we love your kiddo's.  After we left their house, we went to Vikki and Rody's.  It was Lenny's 6th birthday, so I gave him extra attention.  Karen and Rudy came over shortly after we got there.  I hadn't seen Rudy since he was really young when they came up to our campsite.  He is so tall and so grown up now.  He has the nicest smile and is so sweet.  Karen is super sweet too.  It was so nice spending time with them.  Isaac showed me his new electric double basketball hoop.  He's getting good at making those baskets.  I made a couple.  I won't say how many I missed.  Isaac showed me the cool lights he has hung up in his room that Kenzie got him for Christmas.  Wow his room looks great with them.  Peyton showed me her new doll, camera, art book and markers  and the other things she got for Christmas.  Rody took the nice picture of Bill and I which was so nice of him.  We were stuffed from breakfast, but Vikki did have us eat some yummy flavored pretzels, and gave me Cranberry Punch juice.  Rody made coffee for Bill.  Thanks Vikki and Rody!  We love you and we love your kiddos!  Next we went to Kimmy and Jared's.  We got to see what the boys got!  Jacob had some cool lights he's putting up in his room.  He also has a different bed and has so much more room.  His room is pretty cool.  Can't wait to see the lights up.  Adam had his lego set all set up to make a movie.  Very cool!  Eli was working on his lego set.  He had to take one thing all apart and put it back together.  He worked at it, and got it done before we left.  Kimmy showed me how her Alexis works.  They were all having fun with it.  I'm so glad she has one.  She also has the smart light on the table between her and Jared's chairs.  She had Alexis turn it on and told her what color she wanted.  Kimmy made us coffee and put just the right amount of creamer in mine.  All of us but Eli played 3-13.  We played with their new plastic cool cards.  These cards were just amazing to play with.  I won and stayed negative for most of the game.  Jacob was the big looser, but he did maintain well in the last half of the game.  We all had fun and had lots of laughs.  Thank you Kimmy, Jared and boys!  We love you all!   After we left there we went to Rody's mom's family Christmas.  Our friend, Roz, who we haven't see for a long time was there and we wanted to see her.  She is Rody's mom's best friend.  We had such a nice time seeing everyone.  Everyone was so nice.  We saw what Peyton and Isaac got, took lots of pictures, and had fun visiting.  We ate some peach cobbler there even though we weren't hungry.  What a great Christmas Day with family.  We are so thankful that Emmanuel is with us...Thank you Jesus!  Our lives changed because of You!