8/25/23

Dad's new truck!

8/24/23

 Eli and I went school shopping this afternoon.  We first stopped at McDonalds for frappe's and Eli got a hamburger.  He had fun picking out school supplies.  Jared had to turn the rental car in today so we picked him up.  We also picked Adam up from soccer practice.  There was a big storm warning in Lansing this evening.  They were supposed to get up to 80 mph winds.  I was glad when the storm was over.  

8/23/23

Jared left early this morning for work out of town.  I took Adam to school.  Eli had bacon, scrambled eggs and toast for breakfast.  Today I worked on getting the corn put in the freezer.  I was late picking up Adam from school.  Jacob said he had a great first day.  He liked his bed and slept good.  He took his bike to the bike shop and had them put on an anti theft cable for his bike seat.  He was happy they had his favorite microwave Mac n cheese for a combo meal in the store and he sent me a picture of it.  He also set me a picture of his shoe.  I told Jared, "I wish Jacob would send me a picture, even it its a picture of his shoe."  Next thing I know I get a picture from Jacob of his shoe.  Haha.  

8/22/23

 Today was Adam's first day of school.  Jared took him to school.  Jacob did some packing and then I took him to town and dropped him off at the barber.  I took a package to the post office and he was done before I got back.  We headed to Lansing arriving around 11:30.  Jared accidentally got in the line to unload.  Jacob didn't want to get there early because it was his roommates time to get there.  We left the line and went to get something to eat for lunch at McDonalds.  We went to the police department to get Jacob a bike permit.  Also stopped at the bike shop.  We went back to Mayo hall at 1:30.  Unloaded everything into three carts.  Jacob's roommate was still unpacking and had alot of things in the room.  He has alot of clothes and shoes so brought a shoe rack and an Ikea dresser that his Dad put together.  Jacob's bed was down low so they lofted it to a higher level.  It's a small room.  Jacob's roommate, Eric, and his parents seemed nice.  Eric is an opera singer who got a full scholarship.  He is also doing music education.  We talked to his dad in the hall for a long time because it was too crowded in the room.  Jacob enjoyed unpacking and getting his room set up.  It was very hot in the room.  We went to the van to get the extra fan we'd brought.  Jacob decided to keep that fan also. We facetimed Grandma and also Aunt Bippi and Nana to show them the room.  They gave Jacob's helper vouchers for food at the Landon hall.  We ate some good food there and visited with Eric's parents.  Jacob sure isn't going to go hungry.  We had pizza and Eli had a burger and a chicken sandwich.  We also made soft serve ice cream and had a spice cupcake.  Eric's parents are big fans of Dr Pol.   It was about 9:00 when we said our goodbyes.  Jacob gave me a couple big long hugs.  He also gave Eli a big hug.  Eli said he was expecting to get punched.  Haha.  We sure are going to miss him like crazy!  Also super excited for him.  Sounds like Adam had a great first day of school.  Nana and Aunt Bippi picked him up from soccer practice.  He is happy to have his first hour class with Claire.  And they also have the same lunch.  He likes his welding class.  My feet hurt so bad.  I wore shoes that I'm not used to and stood alot today.  Uncle Rick called on the drive home.  We got home around 10:30.  Jacob was going to a 9:00 movie at MSU.

8/21/23

 Jared left early for work in Harbor Beach.  Eli moved to the couch sometime during the night.  He didn't remember how he got there.  I woke Jacob and we both did some packing.  He worked in his room on clothes and other things.  I got everything put on the table that will be going in the van.  We headed to Nana and Papa's this afternoon.  Stopped at a couple stores on the way.  Eli picked some great music for us to listen to on the way. Vikki and the kids were there and Kenzie too.  Mom had sandwiches and yummy salad for lunch.  Vikki taught us how to make paper flowers.  Adam wanted to make one for Claire.  Jacob said his goodbyes to everyone and gave hugs.  We took a bunch of pictures.  We had to leave to get Adam to the soccer field for soccer photos at 4:00.  He had practice afterwards.  Jared met me at the gas station so we could get our gas for $1/off (up to $30) using mperks points.  We went home and worked on Jacob's old bike.  Had to take off his drink holders to fit his u-lock.  We picked Adam up from soccer practice and went out to Culver's for dinner.  It was alot of fun. We came home and watched a movie.  Grandma called to talk to Jacob.  She also talked to Eli.  Jacob stayed up late packing.

8/20/23