Catching Up #2

Hello to everyone,
It has been a while since I wrote anything.
After reading Traci and Troy's blog, I feel so inadequate. But then,I never was one to even write a composition. I don't know how I passed English in high school. Ha.
I have been busy, as usual. Some times there just aren't enough hours in the day.
I am still driving Bobby wherever he wants to go. The newstand, the bank, CVS, and Krogers.
I got back in time to go to church for dinner and Bible Study. It was a very good lesson. We were in Acts 3 and 4. We should always be ready to speak about Jesus. It is important for us to do so.
Peter had just healed the crippled man who was sitting outside the Gate Beautiful. He asked for money and Peter told him he had none, "but what I have is better." The man immediately stood up, leaping, running to tell the others. He had been born that way--and he is forty years old. Members of the Sannhedrin could not say anything, because the crowds could see that the man had been healed.
It was a very interesting study. More in depth than I have described.
But we must be about our Father's business, ready and willing to tell the story of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The sacrifice he made for mankind. Are you ready for His return?
I just read Traci's blog about Jonah missing his teacher and writing her a note.
He is so cute and growing up too fast.
I better sign off now. Got lots to do before I can go to bed.
I love each and every one of you
Grandma.

Catching Up

Hello to everyone,
I realize I haven't been around for a while, but I have really been busy.
One of the most important things was attending our annual July Birthday Party.
It was just so much fun seeing everyone and watching all the little ones.
The food was absolutely delicious--Anna's favorite.
I baked a chocolate cake with chocolate icing for Lydia Ray to dig into. She had never had anything with sugar in it and it was so cute watching her as she finally realized it was something new.
Abby and Anna kept Jonah busy. The rest of us didn't see much of them. Ha.
We missed Troy, Ashley,Eric, Brittany, Jack and Steve's three girls.
Jon's mom and dad were there from Maryland.
Duncan and Mindy came in with a most delicious cheese cake.
After everyone left, Linda, Traci, Lydia and I went to Hobby Lobby, and you know how much I enjoy that.
The weekend before that, I was at Steve and Nita's for a cookout. There were several of their friends and Nita's side of the family there. We were all there to check out Carly's boy friend, Travis. I am sure it was a unanimous decision, saying he would make a very nice addition to the Smith clan.
The food was very delicious, as it always is, when I go to Steve's.
I am doing my usual job of taking Bobby to the store once a week and to Friendly's for dinner, maybe twice a week.
I am still playing Bingo every Friday night
Today, Royce, Barb, Virginia, Jay and I went to Grove City to have lunch with Ruth.
It was so nice seeing her again.
Eric called me yesterday to tell me their good news about the arrival of their new baby in March. That will be nine great-grandchildren. I am sure there is a possibility of having nine more. HA.
I was so pleased to hear he has a new job at Taylor University
I am hoping to see The Upland Smith's and Falder's sometime around the end of August.
I told Eric I was getting tired of seeing the animals and that he needed an update to his blog. And the said, "It's about time you are writing something."
Sooooo, that is the reason I am writing tonight. Sooooooo, Eric, it is your turn.
I'm sure my blogs are not as interesting as the the rest of you, but I do not have a digital camera.
I really do enjoy reading the rest of your blogs.
I think I better sign off now---it is almost 11:30 and time for me to settle down.
Love to all of you.
So until the next time, I remain,
The Smith Matriarch.

Oklahoma

I have not recoveded from my trip yesterday. We had a bus load. Left the church at 8:30--it was raining--actually if was pouring. We got to Springboro at 11:00 to see La Comedia, which was showing Oklahoma. The music was beautiful, but I slept through most of the show.
The buffet was excellent. I loved the sweet potato casserole. We got home about 6:00 and went directly to the church for bible study. And another meal---lasagna and salad. I was pooped when we got home. It was a nice day anyway.
I forgot to tell you about Nancy coming to stay all night with me last Tuesday night, the 17th. We went to the Olive Garden for supper, on to church for bible study, and went to visit Steve. He had started to redecorate the kitchen. When he called me last night, he told me what he had been doing. I can hardly wait to see the results. Anyway, when Nancy and I got home, we played a game of Scrabble. It was the longest one we had ever played, thanks to Nancy trying to beat me. I did by one point. Ha. I really did enjoy her visit and hope she can come again.

Visit

I had a wonderful Tuesday.
What is it that sparked my day?
Wendy called in the afternoon and asked me if I had anything planned for the evening. Of course, I didn't. She came about 5:30 with the girls and subs. It was a short visit, mostly because I took too long to eat. I am a slow eater.
We went outside for them to play volley ball. When we came in, Wendy wanted to do something to help me out. I didn't want her to do it---but she insisted. She cleaned my bath tub. I was so grateful, because that is the hardest thing for me to do in my apartment.
And Wendy is so sweet.
I reall did enjoy their visit and look forward to many more times like the one I had yesterday.
Thanks again Wendy, Abby and Anna.
I love you.

Bedtime

Well hello to everyone,
I am getting to bed earlier tonight. I am tired and haven't done a thing today.
I just finished watching the latest "blogs." I really do enjoy what the rest of you have to say.
I love the pictures that are attached. They keep me up to date on what is going on.
Goodnight from "The Matriarch.

Basketball

It is now 2:05 on Friday morning. I have been watching basketball since noon on Thursday.
I have been checking my picks--me thinks I am not doing so good. But that is what happens when you GAMBLE. But it is fun.
Right now my eyes are almost shut and I can hardly see what I am doing.
I'll definitely be sleeping in this morning.
I don't have anything to do until 6:30 tonight. I'll be watching the games until 6:30 and catch up up on them when I get back to my apartment about 9:00. And then, I'll be up late again.
I'll be bugeyed by the time they are over.
Until I "blog" the next time I remain "The Smith Matriarch."

Tired Day

I just got back today, after being gone for over a week. I had a wonderful weekend with Linda, Fred, Traci, Jonah and Lydia. Tracie took me to Perrysburg to meet Nancy and I was there until today, March 13.
Thursday night Roge, Nancy and I went to Celina. I don't know if it was in Ohio or Indiana. We met Eric, Brittany and Jack for dinner to celebrate Eric's birthday. We had a wonderful meal. Roge picked up the tab and wouldn't let me pay my share. Ha,
On Friday night night, Nancy and I drove to Lima to pick Roge up, and headed for Chicago. It was late when we arrived and went to bed shortly after. I slept in and felt great when I got up.
Scott asked me if I wanted to play a game of Scrabble, and of course, I am always ready for that.
We finished in time to watch the Ohio State basketball game, and my day was complete when they won and became Big Ten Champs. Oh, by the way, I won the Scrabble game.
Later in the evening we played poker with Scott's new outfit of poker chips. There was no money involved and Nancy ended up with all of chips. Ha.
We got back to Bluffton about 7:30 I think---tired and ready for bed.
Nancy and I played several games of Scrabble--I think she was the winner.
And now it is Tuesday. Nancy met Steve to bring me back to Columbus. Actually it is now Wednesday at 1:11p.m. and I really tired now.
I had a wonderful time with each and every one. I got to see all of my "great" ones except Abby and Anna.
Hopefully, I'll get to see them soon.
As always, I remain "The Smith Matriarch."