From Rats to Snakes

When trying to get things all packed up and laundry done one more
time I went over to Granny's house since the wash machine at mom
and dads was not working. I was coming up from the basement when
I saw this little guy hanging out. I knew Aunt Kate was coming over
and a snake would NOT be okay with her so I disposed of it before she arrived.
For whatever reason the creepy crawly things always seem to find me.

Visiting Fisher

Wednesday I ventured out to Fisher Il to spend the evening with The Bluniers

I have known Travis for as long as I can remember and he
(and now Jaclyn too) have been great friends for years.
I was so blessed to get to spend an evening with them, and
on the drive home it really hit how AMAZINGLY blessed I have
been with the good solid friendships I have in my life.
Thank You Jesus for each one of those Blessings.

I thought it was funny how Mya was looking at the camera
too when we took our picture. She got cropped out of the
one I printed off:)

A Date With Granny

Tuesday I got to enjoy lunch with Granny, Aunt Joanne, and Mom.
We attempted to eat at multiple places but the first was closed, and the
second was too loud for Granny. We settled at Maria's a cute
little restaurant in Washington that was nice and quiet so Granny
could hear the conversation, and I felt like I was the youngest person
in there by more years than I am old:)

Hiking

This morning I met up with Lisa and Sarah and we drove up north to
hike (climb stairs) at the state parks.

We started off at Starved Rock where we walked to Lovers Leap
(I am holding Lisa's hand because I love her but we didn't leap:)
Then we mostly walked in circles and talked while trying
to avoid being mauled by wildcats (as we broke out into song and dance)
or get stung by bees.

We then ate lunch and decided to try Mathision State Park
after going down 100 to many stairs

we arrived at a deeply flooded bridge. So we got crafty as
we devised a way to cross the bridge.

we then walked up and down a river bed for a while

until we arrived at this location where we took a picture

then turned around and walked back.
Thanks girls for a great day full of laughs and fun!
I love you!

(Sarah I had this all up and ready to go then in my technotardish
I pushed a wrong button, lost it all and was so frustrated I am now
posting it a little later then you thought:)

The weekend

Starting Friday....

I got to hang out with Ellie and drive around picking up potted
plants at random peoples houses to help decorate for her
wedding reception while we talked. I also got to see her
new house and husband to be as we made the rounds to pick
up things for the reception.

Saturday morning I was then able to meet Janice (and Becky)
for breakfast at a little mom and pop place (don't have a clue
what the name of the place is) in Morton. I ate a ton we had
a good talk, took a classy picture in front of the dumpster...

Then I got in the car and drove 3 hours

to meet Jaimie. She had just locked her keys in her car
when I arrived so we called and waited for the cop to come unlock
her door.(I got to help pry open the door while the cop unlocked the door.)
Then we spent time shopping, talking, and eating,

Sunday we drove to Bluffton, got lost, arrived at church right
before the wedding service started.
Went to the reception where I got to see

Jenn, a great girl, that I met and have hung
out with multiple times in JA.

Kates who is a super fun girl that I am a huge fan of

but don't get to see often enough.
(I guess I was colder then I thought when we took this picture:)

Tamara & Matt whom I love and was SO excited it worked out
that I could make it to their wedding!
(Thank You Jesus!)

A picture for Ms. Veronica of the happy newlyweds:)

The Lake

Last week I was able to spend a few hours at the lake with my girls

Meg and Wendy (and their kiddos)

We had a picnic lunch on the dock

Miss Ella playing

Mason and his boat

The kids did great playing while we talked!

These two are SO cute and funny:)

A group shot before it was time to go home for naps.

Love You Girls!

Tuesday

I was able to meet Trishana at ICC we got her needed books for
the semester, I got to meet her Interpreters, and walked around a bit.
We then made our way to Starbucks where we talked until it was time

to meet these fun people at the zoo!
We then walked around and saw all the animals and got
in on a few of the animal shows.

learning that seals have bad eyes and get cataracts early in life
its a good thing they have those massive whiskers to feel their
way around.

We then went to the African exhibit.

I was very impressed

with all the different

animals in the exhibit.

Then we went for Ice cream at EMO's!

Another Great Day!
Thanks Lord!