Olive Branch

 I slept in house ‘cause Jack and Tyler were in computer room.  When they got up we ate Denny’s breakfast and we played Mexican Trains.  Missy was up with an 8 am phone call.  I left for Alta and Dad went to shower.  They kept me busy at OB putting out designer clothes.  I called on the way home, Missy and boys were loading up to spend the afternoon at Cherokee until the glow run.  I had hoped they would wait for me.  I had to drive the Rav home so Phillip could get old changed in Carroll.  Brooks was spraying off the coop roof.  Denny and I returned the rental cherry Picker.  Phillip bought pork chops for those of us at the farm.  Denny washed the pickup.

Chris / Karen arrive

 Finish Washing bedding. Denny started smoking ribs for supper.  I made coleslaw and cleaned up kitchen area. 

Trimming trees

I made cream cheese coffee cake. Denny was up at7 to make breakfast for the guests.  (Who didn’t leave until 10) I went in to play2games of Pickleball. Then I went to OGT. I drove to Cherokee and brought the biys to the farm.  At home Missy and Phillip were going to Wall Lake.  Phillip to ride bike, Missy was meeting Kathi to visit.  Denny and Brooks had gone to Storm Lake to rent a lift for trimming tree branches.  They were busy trimming.  We had mac and cheese and leftover s for supper,

SS presentation

 I was up and made coffee and got flowers ready for church.  Matt’s familtleft about 8. Dad had gone to take a shower after fixing eggs snd bacon for all.  Luke and family left after Jensens had their SSTalk. Cooks came back to the home and we had leftovers.  AND a sweet quiet time visiting with jensens in the sunroom as kids played outside.

Johnson family weekend

 The 4mile  section run started around 8.  Mandy and Matt walked, missy,Anabel Haley ran, Brooks and Jason really ran. I rode the 4wheeler with Wyatt, Tyler and Jack.  Lukes family slept. The egg casserole went in after the section run.great meal Pete,ludemilka and Danyel came as we were heading into IG park.  Pickleball-3 on 3- splashpad and picnic.  About 4hours worth. The slash pad was a hit!! Jensens fixed brats pasta salad and roasted broccoli PLUS banana splits BIRTHDay treats with order what you want granddaughter will fix. Answer around the table high-low-buffalo. Thank you, Jesus for this family that you have blessed us with.

Family arrive. Friday

 I played golf with Renae,Missy , Brooks, and Leo @8.  Boys vs girls. Tie on our score. I made a few shots. It was the first time Brooks played and he did well. Denny started smoking the brisket to tonight last night.   Luke and Karen+  got here first. Then Cooks pulled in with their RV.  It was a sweet time just sitting and visiting in the camp ground by the cabin with 6 adults.  Matt, Haley and Wyatt arrived.  Becky Kane, Torren and Evan didn’t come.  Mandy brought corn on the cob that we cooked on grill burner. Brisket, kettle bread, Coleslaw and corn.  Luke had his lemonaide. We all sat around pine tree tables. For dessert peanut butter bars. Kids played ghosts and dragons???? Nice visiting. Google docs had a place for everyone and assigned meals.

Farmers Market. FCA

 I was up did my Thursday study and worked on a picture for FCA softball team with verses.  Laura called and I put together 2tea pots with flowers for a 5year old tea party.  I loaded flowers for farmers market.  I stopped to get pictures printed, then ordered paint for 2bedside tables with baskets from Trisha, dropped off Laura’s flowers. Set up a table to hold my spot at the FM.  I left the car running at study, i went to the HS to huddle with softball 3some -Brook-tenley-and jenessa. I gave out pictures to the team and captains. Sweet Mary Kay sat with me during FM.  I went from there to home to out remaining flowers in the cooler. I talked a vender into bartering with me for a pretty Blue sweat pants $50 plus 2flowers.  I headed to meet  Denny at Lakeview SSPicnic.full day