Mama day! I loved it!

The picture above may explain why Karla doesn't own a cat. My poor baby. She caught Maddie's flu. So did Joel. Dylan left Dodge and went to his Grandpa's. Hope he doesn't get it!  This is the most beautiful weekend and they are sick. Maddie is doing better! Pray for them!!!! Hope it leaves their home as quickly as it came!

I don't know what happened to me .... but Papa and I were sitting in our recliners both tired. He said "Let's take a nap." I looked at the clock and said "Are you crazy? It is almost bedtime!"  Next thing I know I am waking up at 9:30 in my chair and crawl off to bed. I wake up at 6 this morning to the cat wanting out. I slept 11 1/2 hours!  I must have needed it .... but maybe it was too much because I want to sleep some more! lol!

Yesterday I cleaned the kitchen and rearranged a few things so they are easier to access. I keep cleaning off the dining room table and every time I turn around it is getting full again! There are only two of us here this weekend! How does it happen? Papa. Papa was sooo busy yesterday. Washed the car, van and truck and changed my oil.... who knows what he did when I was gone but he kept busy.

I went and picked up mom. Then we went to WalMart so she could pick up a few things. Then we waiting in line at the drive thru at Jack in the box for 10 minutes... got our food and went to watch Jessie's game! 

She did good... even pitched! It was fun!  David and Lois came over to visit us. We left before the end of the game because it went on and on and mama was getting tired.  Lois text me and said they finally called the game at a 15-15 tie. Took mama to get her hair cut. It looks pretty good. Only $20 for a shampoo, haircut and style. She seems happy with it. I am sure it felt better.  Took her home after that because she was whooped.  It was so awesome spending time with her!!!!!  She still isn't feeling that well but I think we both just wanted to spend the time together. It is only 7 a.m. so I will call her later and see how she is doing.

I heard through facebook my other grand daughter Jordy had softball tournaments again this weekend and that she did awesome!!! Not sure where or when though. I am going on Monday to finally see her play! Now that I have stamina after work I can go. lol! It is in Bremerton which is about 20 miles from work opposite way of home.  They never play on weekends.... which sticks. Oh well.... I am anxious to see her play. And Riley is on Tuesday! I have a Martha and Mary dinner banquet on Thursday.... MANDITORY! or should I say HIGHLY recommended we go. It is the 120th anniversary of Martha and Mary organization. Here is it's timeline I thought was interesting... but then I love history! Especially local!

The Martha & Mary Story Timeline

1887	Pastor Ingebrigt Tollefson and his wife were confronted with the growing number of orphans and responded by taking in parentless children at their Tacoma home.
1890	Because of the increasing demand, nearly 50 acres of property were purchased in Poulsbo to erect a building to care for orphans.
1891	A building for twenty children (ages 3-8 years old) is built and then dedicated on May 30 as the Martha & Mary Orphan’s Home (Martha og Marias Wausenhuset0).
1893	Because the Home needed broader support and management, the organization was incorporated as The West Coast Lutheran & Charity Association on January 17.
1894	The Association began a high school (Bethania HØiskole) that would later be transplanted in Everett as a high school and college.
1907	Times and needs were changing and the ages served expanded (2-18 year olds) with a focus on maintaining the “family” atmosphere which was deemed so important. The building went through several additional expansions until it could serve up to fifty children.
1907	Because of a growing community need, Rev. Tollefson and Pastor Mohn are offered $4,000 to build a home for the care of the elderly.
1908	Land adjacent to the orphanage property was purchased, cleared, and construction of a new Home began.
1909	On June 28, Ebenezer Home (Ebenezer Old Folk’s Home) is dedicated and houses six residents (and two cows!).
1925	An addition to Ebenezer structure is made to accommodate increased demands and more residents.
1941	Due to increased needs, a new Orphan’s Home is dedicated on May 30 to reflect expansions, focus, and a higher quality of training.
1955	Martha & Mary Orphan’s Home is discontinued after serving over 800 children in its unique history. Due to the demands of the time, the building is converted into a nursing facility associated with Ebenezer Home  and operates as Martha & Mary Nursing Home.
1956	An annual 30th of May Celebration is inaugurated bringing in supporters from around the Puget Sound by auto or boat including a launch operated by the Kitsap County Transportation Company.
1980	In 1980, after 71 years of operation, the Ebenezer Home (the "old folks home" on the hill) was closed.  After a complete renovation it would reopen.
1983	In 1983, Martha & Mary returned to caring for children when employees were offered child care in a little red house on the grounds of Nursing Home.  Six children attended the first day, and enrollment soon grew to its capacity of 15 children. (JOANNA STARTED THIS!)
1985	The Ebenezer reopened as Martha & Mary Retirement Apartments. (WHERE MOM LIVES)
1999	A major remodel of the nursing facility showcased the 190-bed Martha & Mary Health and Rehab center.
2001	Martha & Mary Children’s Services are asked to take over a vacant position as the Before & After School Program at all seven North Kitsap Elementary Schools.
2003	Child care expanded into Silverdale with a new building: Martha & Mary Early Learning Center.
2007	Before & After School care expanded into two elementary schools in the Central Kitsap School District  .
2009	Martha & Mary Home and Community Services is incorporated as Martha & Mary launched into Home Care with 120 employees after purchasing two successful Home Care organizations extending its reach from Gig Harbor to Jefferson County.
2011	On May 30, Martha & Mary celebrates 120 years of enriching life. In 2010, Martha & Mary served over 1,950 people in our community.

Happy Birthday Martha & Mary.

Papa just woke up. Beautiful day.  Sun is out and birds are singing so it is going to be a good day.  Mama wants me to bring her a Macho Burrito from Azteca's today for a couple dinners this week. Will do. ;D

Well.... not sure what is happening today. I would like to totally stay home except for the Mexican thing. We will do that. I need a gate on my deck and a screen on my door.  Need to talk to Kevon, I think.  Him or Joel are the carpenters in the family.... but Joel is kind of out of it right now.

We do have the garage door and furnace both fixed so I am very happy about it!  Slowly getting things fixed up around here. Been a long winter. 

I hope you all have such a wonderful day!!!!!   Happy SUNday and SONday! :D