Fun at Michael's

Baby Puppy Lily - so cute!
Sam is being a bee!

Max is a baby pig.

Fun at Michael's.

My First Born!

Happy Birthday, Jill, may you always remain young at heart and full of fun and love! Love you so very much!

Back up to Friday!

I was sitting here thinking about yesterday and thought I should just back up and blog about my Friday. I went over to Laura's and watched Lily while Laura went to the dr. We had wild and silly time, did lots of playing and giggling for about an hour, then it was time to go get the boys at school. When we got in the car I heard Lily from the backseat say, "Will you turn the music up, Grandma?" So I did and she started singing along to a song that I had no idea how it went. But all I remember is ". . . . the great day of the Lord". She sang her heart out and my heart just melted!!! Then we were sitting waiting for Noah to show up and when I saw a bundled up guy slowly coming along I asked Lily if that was Noah and before she could answer, he started waving at me and I waved back. He had been searching for my little white car, but I had their van instead. When he went to climb into the van, he stepped into a snowbank up to his knees and laughed so hard! I loved it. Then we went around to the other side of the school to pick up Jackson and he helped direct me out of the parking lot, then reminded me what street to turn on, and lastly, he reset some buttons that I had mistakenly hit trying to find the one that closed the garage door! What a lifesaver! We were only back home inside a couple minutes, when Laura returned. What a sweet sweet time. Just had to share that with the rest of you!!!

Another Saturday!

Does anyone else feel the planet spinning faster besides me??? whew! So much I want to do and so little time. But I love it. I love having something else in the wings when I switch gears. I have been so inspired this week by various friends and family members and I feel stronger the need to worship my Lord. He has placed in me a desire to love and to give. I guess it's been there inside me a long long time, but is resurfacing to the top with strength that is overwhelming and not to be ignored any longer. So I am setting about to do His business.
This week I took my Dad down to Hills to get his hair cut. That's where his favorite barber is. It was a nice day for a little drive, it was pleasant company, and good to see the farms and fields and trees and all that. Good therapy for my parents. Dad's hair was long enough for a ponytail - and so white - and thick and wavy. I wanted to keep some, but I didn't. The barbershop reminded me of my grandpa's. Lots of bottles, comics, fishing stuff, etc. There was a cartoon up on the door that had 2 chocolate bunnies sitting side by side. The first one had his tail bit off and the 2nd one most of his ears bit off. The 1st one says "my butt hurts" and the 2nd one says "what? I didn't hear you" FUNNY, I thought!!!!
Also I had a surgical procedure done on Thurs. to remove a lump from my head - go ahead - laugh all you who know me well - but yes, I did, and contrary to what I believed, it was not some of my brains trying to get out, so they sent it to the labs to identify it. Will know more in a week or so. Hopefully it was some wierd little benign thing that is no more!
It's the weekend, and I am going to do some ART. yes! Thank YOU, for art. amen.

SATURDAY

WOW, the week is about over and I haven't had time to post a thing all week! It's been crazy nonstop fun for the most part. Today is our last day with Emily, so I am ready to take off and make the most of it. I slept in late, because last night was girls night out and well, frankly, I am getting too old for some of this! It's getting harder to keep up the pace - I feel like I have a lead butt!!!

SUNDAY

The day began with an incredible message from Doug Fern. Oh - my - gosh! We need to hear more such things from the pulpit of our church if we are to learn how we should be living our lives for God and His glory. . . for the poor and hurting . . . the lost . . . the least. Our church needs to get off its high horse and get real with people. Doug is the hero of the day.
After church we were driving along Riverside Dr. and saw 4 bald eagles up close and personal, but of course we did not have our camera. They were awesome creatures. We had a little nap after lunch - much needed by both of us, then it was off to Jill's house for supper and Christmas gifts with Em. Don had to leave early to go home to bed, but I stayed until 9:30 or so. It was getting pretty silly by that time. Let's just say, be watching my daughters blogs for Grandma Super Cop, the video.

Saturday Event

What a great day. We met my brother Gary and sister-in-law Melinda from Charles City along with their girls, their hubbies, their kids. Us and girls and hubbies and kids. We met at Comfort Suites in Cedar Falls - the kids could swim, plus other activities. We had a blast. Silliness along with good talks. Games, food (lots of food). Just a sweet sweet time.
(Note to Kathy): Gary asked me about you. At the end of that conversation he said - in typical Gary style and referring to Doug, "The lucky stiff - he's having a great time with Jesus, and I bet he's already met Bill." He's the only person I know that still uses that expression "lucky stiff" from back in the 50's or 60's?!
We drove home in somewhat treacherous road conditions, but all made it safe and sound. The whole day was a huge blessing. Thank you, praise you, Lord.