Sioux City trip

I was up and ready to go.  Starting some exercises as I listen to DAB.  AT 7:15 I headed to play pickle ball in IG only to see a dummy flat tire light about a mile into the trip.  I called Carlyle tires and they would give me a ride to the rec center, fix the tire, and take the Prius to the rec center for me, so I could leave at 9.  I LOVE small towns and the businesses that help us out.  I got to Rick Collins Toyota at 9.  Nice waiting area with Coffee, donuts, fruit, etc.   

Toes done, walk to Walmart, Mr. Stir Fry, Target, home, mow, sand, flowers for Youth garage sale.

                                      

OGT, PB, Paint

I didn't sleep well last night.   Up, devo, shower, I headed into OGT about 7.  Played pickleball, bought a Pella Thermostat 35 1/2x 53 window for upstairs of the bunkhouse from Jeff M. for $100. More pickleball 'cause I left my sweatshirt at the courts, Dave J. and I won the rematch from Rebecca and Tim.  More OGT.  No one to play golf with yet.  Hopefully some one will call that needs a fourth player.  I tried Renae, Sue K, Denise R, Mandy, Maebelle, and left my name at the clubhouse.  Uffda!!! Just came home to Denny shampooing the carpets.  Amazing man!!  It looks so nice!!! Clean carpet in basement, sunroom and all bedrooms upstairs.  WOW!!  I weeded some flowers.   The weeds are SO bad.  We chilled on porch rockers, Denny went to finish cleaning, I went to weed.  

AND they are off!!

 I got up during the night and put a load of dishes in the dishwasher.  And folded some laundry.  And tried to put stuff away on the counter.   I went back to bed.  Up again and another load of dishes and laundry.  At 9:30 we left for the airport.  Denny drove the Jeep, I drove the Prius with the girls.  When we got home I finished listening to my Libby book.  

                                                  

Missing all of the Jensens each day.  Lord, keep them safe until they return.  May they be in the center of Your will. 

Church at Grace

 Up and realized the cinnamon rolls had not risen quite enough, but I could bake them and they would be edible.  I did devo and went back to bed.  I took flowers into church at Arthur and then we left for Denison SS at 8:30.  Nice building, people, praise team, and sermon.  The best part was that Deb and Cherity and family were there.  What a treat to have Deb sit by me as Phillip and Missy talked to the SS class.  And what a treat to hear her play the key board.  I really enjoyed just the quick/short visit with her and her caring heart.  Lovely lady!! So thankful our paths crossed years ago and today.   Denny and I stopped at Walmart for BLT, etc groceries.  At home we took naps, then Anabel and Brooks helped to make spinach /artichoke dip and guacamole and bacon on sheet for BLTs and fruit slushies for supper.  Renea came out and walked with Missy.  

Smokin' good time

 I was in bed until 6:30.  The house was all quiet.  Brooks came out about 7 to visit with Denny on the deck.  He has the ribs wrapped and waiting in the refrigerator until 1 when he will start smoking.  Logan, Keagan, Jake and Sophi came from 10-4.  I played poker with Luke, Jake and Evan.  Kids fixed mac and cheese for lunch.  In the morning it rained about 2 inches in less than an hour.  The kids just loved playing out in the rain.   Pete and Carol came for supper about 7.  The ribs were great.   So good to have everyone here.                   

                                               

                                             

Land sale, Luke here

I left for IG about 8 and bought a room hinged divider???,  played pickleball, got poker chips, and a tub for the 2 Bomgaars plants.  Denny headed to land auction across from Cherry Creek when I got home and reminded him of the sale.  Anabel helped us with painting, panic table, wooden swings, metal swingset.  Denny sprayed the oak tree, cleaned off the patio, etc, etc.  About 5:30 E Johnsons got here.  SO fun to have them at the farm.  Denny grilled hamburgers, at night we all sat on the porch, just rockin'

 

Another great day

Up and went to IG with Missy.  All three kids had haircuts. I visited Dose.  At home Denny was scraping the CSA barn.  He cleaned the smoker.  After we got back from haircuts Missy took the boys to Arthur.  Miki and Anabel helped me by picking and putting together flowers.  I went to Study at Ginny's and came home in time to take the girls to Arthur for a time with Master's girls.   At night Denny grilled steaks for supper.  YUM!!!  It was so nice just visiting with Missy and Phillip.  Evan was at Larsons, Brooks was spending the night at Boyles, Anabel was at Masters.   Quiet around the home.   Matt's family celebrated being in Minnesota one year at Valley Fair.