SATURDAY

Here another week has gone by.  We certainly have had a dryer than normal Spring.  I was going on an adventure with Dot to Lou's Nursery in Big Stone SD but it turns out by next Friday when we we to go they probably would be out of plants.  I know she wants tons of Geraniums for the restaurant.  I need to talk to Mac, we also were making plans for going out on his pontoon next Saturday.  It looks like that is our best bet for no rain.  There is rain on the forecast and we need lit.  Fire danger right now is high.
My back seems to be an issue these days and I am anxious to get outside and do some cleaning in the woods.  Maybe Jim and I can clear another small area.  You should see what he did last year in the Dogs fenced in area.  We planted a Honeycrisp Apple tree.  We want to plant two more in that area.  We. Think there is room and the deer wouldn't be able to get at them so easy and break the limbs.  That is what happened to our last apple tree.
We hear there is another huge bear in the neighborhood but he or she hasn't been here yet.  The bear has been across the street.
I work at the library today.  I did prayer group yesterday at 9 and Bone Builders at 10 and we cleaned the church at 11.  Next week we clean at 10 on Wednesday because Linda is gone.
Gearing up for the Rummage Sale.  It's funny because even when we are doing Bone Builders I sometimes loose count because I am gearing up for the rummage sale.
I wish I could just mark everything $2.00.  Life is never that simple.
I need to get busy and make cookies too.
We are setting up differently this year and excited about the walking tacos stand.
I hate to see our members aging.  It just gets harder and harder to do stuff.
There is still so much to do at church to get ready.
I am excited.  It should be one of our best years ever.
Shower time.  Had a nice note from Sonja yesterday and when I go to the cities for Mothers Day next week I really need to get in touch with some old friends.
Shower time.

FRIDAY ALREADY

I wish I didn't have such a difficult time getting online.  I have to use my phone for a "hot spot" to connect to wifi and it can be such a pain, sometimes I just give up and have Jim set his phone to our hotspot connection.

Sometimes technology is not my friend.

Some very sad news, our friend "Skee" had just been put in to Hospice care.

I have always had such a special place in my heart for him.  We had such sun together when I first joined the church and we were working together on the narthex.  That was fun when we added that on, or when we got the parsonage ready for our pastor.

We will miss Skee's gentleness so much.

This week has been caotic but what else is new.

It is Friday and prayer group is at 9am - bone builders at 10am and clean the church at 11am.  My back is not doing all that well so I am glad I have nothing scheduled for the rest of the weekend.  I would like to go and see Skee.  Will have to find out.

Food, I need food.

Later

HUDSON'S BIRTHDAY

WHAT A BLAST - Hudson had a "Lego Theme" party, I had the pleasure of making Lego Rice Krispie bars.  Dot stayed over at Skye's on Friday night and helped me.  We make two huge pans with M&M's.  What fun, we also went to Moe's for the meat raffle and had wonderful chicken nachos.
On Saturday I needed to be at Mac's by 9:30, the party was such fun.  Laura is so very clever and everyone loves Pinterest these days.
Skye got there by need for the pizza party.  There were 10 kids and I believe Hope got out every one of her play dresses, thank goodness Skye helped put her room back in order and by 2:30 she and I went back to her place to nap.  I napped. 

Laura picked me up by 5:15 and we met Jim at Moe's for dinner, they have such good food.  Jim went back to Skye's  to munch on the Sour Cream Raisin Pie, it's the second she bought him, she truly believes a way to a mans heart is his stomach and in his case - she would be right.  A thank you for Mexico.
Laura got us tickets for the High School play "Beauty and the Beast", it is the second play we have gone to together, I am so glad she included me, her niece was in the play and has a beautiful voice.  
We went home on Sunday.

THURSDAY IS CRAFTER'S DAY-BINGO-MEAT RAFFLE-FOOD SHELF

It is a busy day and has been a busy week and I guess I like it that way, with my back I am afraid if I slow down too much, I will stop. There is so much to do.  We changed our Bone Builders classes to 9am starting next week, irs on M-W-F and we do enjoy it.  We have about 4-6 most days.  I have spent About 3 hours putting away Sunday School stuff so it's all about the Rummage Sale - I still have to go through the Broiler Room but have made lots of headway.
I have the new flyer made up and have to look at the wooden signs and get them ready and I want Jim to make me new sandwich boards but I am finding resistance.  Harvest church had some really neat ones and I would like to copy them, I will see Noreen later today.
In Bible Study we are doing Ruth.  You know the passages well, "where you go, I will go, where you lodge I will lodge, your people shall be my people, your God, my God".
Well I wrote in tones more but lost it so I have to start again.
All for today.

TUESDAY - LET IT SNOW - LET IT SNOW - LET IT SNOW

Well here we are back in snowy Minnesota, the fireplace is on and all is well.

Big news, Hudson is having a 4th Lego party and I get to make the Lego rice krispie treats for the kids.  Saturday at 10 am, I need to be there or be square.

Will be fun to see the kids.

Thank God for birthdays.

I have been busy busy since I have been home.

Worked at the Library on Saturday and after we had a baby shower at church for Lutheran World Relief.  Making baby bundles.

Fun and we played bingo with marshmallows.

Sunday church and in the afternoon I picked up June, Raquel and Martha and we went to:

The Grand Rapids All Male Chorus, along with a big band called: Swing Delivery that played some great music for us,  things like Once in Love With Amy, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Lullaby of Broadway, Facinating Rhythm and a few others.

It was a fun concert and all for $10.

Monday was busy, Bone Builders at 10, then we were in Grand Rapids grocery shopping, home by 2:30 and I went to the Library to check the schedule.  Ran over to the church and put some felt feet on some of the furniture in the Narthex.

Easier for moving the furniture.

Then came home and got ready and went to a Lions dinner and meeting.  We now have new Polo Shirts.  I have a Medium, I could have used a Large.  Big girl for Daddy.

I am off in an hour, picking up June and we work the Library today.   Bringing Sour Cream Banana Nut Bread for coffee for the Ladies.  It is SENIOR DAY.

I HAD BETTER GET AT IT.  I HAVE TO FIT IN WORKING, whoops, forgot cap lock on.  I have to clean out the boiler room at the church.  Maybe today.  Have this afternoon open,

You should see the scarves I have been making lately.  Too fun.  Made 4 for Gail and her daughters, with rope stars and hearts for a,pattern, for all the cowgirls.

LATER

VACATION PART II

Well the reason I am doing another entry is because I can only type so long on the iPad in large print and to add to it becomes a huge pain.
My favorite part of this entry is talking about how Mac got up every morning and made breakfast for everybody.  I wish I could add pictures. it just doesn't work as it used too.
Mac's. Omlets every day were amazing.
It brings tears of joy when I think of Mac, Laura, Hope and Hudson, Skye and Alexis.  I have to thank Skye for turning 40 this year.  That was the catalyst for kicking this trip off.
What a blessing.
Whar a fellowship, What a joy Devine, leaning on the everlasting arms. remember that hymn.
It's funny, I go to prayer group on Friday mornings and we were talking about a particular hymn.
"All is well, with my soul".  I was thinking how special the words were and put it out of my mind till we were doing cleaning with Roger and Jean.

VACATION SEEM SO LONG AGO

Well it is SATURDAY and I am off to the races again.
My calendar just seems so full and I am sure it is that way for most retired people.  I don't think it was that way for my brother Lynn.  We are coming up on his one year anniversary of his death.  He would have been 75 last year - I will be 74 this year.  
My my how time flies by.
Retirement is so much fun.   So much variety of things to do.
Bu the way you wouldn't believe how very dry my skin is from being in the Mexico and Arizona sun.  When you live in the North it feels so wonderful just being in the sun.  
I want you to know our tanning booth in town feels just as good.  
To have that kind of warmth penetrate your whole body is just a delight.
I may go again.  I went before Mexico so I wouldn't burn there and I didn't.
Jim and I weighed in at the Doctors office yesterday and I gained 
4 #'s.  Jim's weight is his business but he is a big boy for Mamma.
We both eat things that are bad for us.  With me it's the wine and salty things and him the sweets.
My goodness so much to write.
I don't know how to thank Barb, Courtenay's Mother.  Courtenay Is one of Skyes best friends and that is who we rented the townhouse from.   Barb's home in Mexico was spacious and beautiful.
A huge 4 bedroom 4 bath home.  Complete with pool outside on the patio.  In a gated community on the ocean.  I would open my bedroom curtains to the patio in the morning and see the tide rolling in.  What a sight.
Punta-Esmeralda.com is the website.
You should take a look.  My goodness it was lovely and we have Barb to thank for the rental.  Mucho Gracias.
To be with Mac's family, Alexis and Skye for 8 nights was truly a delight.