Wow Wow Wow

What a great weekend! Even though I still feel yucky with a sore throat, we had a wonderful day!  I actually got the laundry caught up, and did a few errands in the morning that really needed to get done after a restless night.  Just kept waking up every hour or so. I usually do that when I have a lot to do and there are some time deadlines.

Sarah and I left for Detroit just before noon with nice sunny but cold weather.  Went through the Drive Through at Steak N Shake for lunch and continued on to the Airport.  Our timing couldn't have been better.  We arrived at 2:45 and got inside by the baggage claim to welcome him back. Jeff had his luggage and we were heading to Ann Arbor by 3:30pm.  Since Mary had rehearsal, Brandon had her room key and let us in her room. We delivered some packing goods as University of Michigan school year ends in three weeks!  Sarah Jeff and I watched the first half of the Gator Football Game in her room and realized it was going to be a CLOSE game!  Mary arrived back at her room around 5:30 pm and after meeting up with Brandon again, we headed to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner, the game would be on there for sure!

It so it was...on every screen and with  lots of Butler fans! There I was sitting at the end of a table in front of a HUGE flat screen TV.  The scores were going back and forth..It was just too close.  Butler went ahead by three point and the place was cheering and even though I knew this was going to be a tough game, even debating if Butler would win, I was hoping and rooting for  Florida.  Then it happened.  Gators sunk a three pointer and I shouted "Oooh  Yeah!!!".  My girls were embarrassed and we all had a good laugh while the rest of the people saw the only Gator fan in the joint. I didn't care, I wasn't trying to make a scene I was truly rooting for my team.   That will be a memory for all of for a long time! In the end,  the Gators panicked with enough time on the clock to score and win, rushed a three pointer, missed and lost the game.  What a shame.  With that said, I hope that Butler makes it to the finals. Maybe Kentucky vs Butler. That would be awesome!

Next was the premiere of Mary's Sweet Adeline's group.  They were just fabulous!  I was amazed.  By now I am sure you have already watched it.  Pretty sweet, right?  The UMWGC concert was excellent, Mary was part of a small group of singers for one song.  I especially like the the Song of Spring and Summer by Hulst and Sail Away.  Of course, ending the night with the Victors is a great moment.  We also had a GREAT SURPRISE~ Mary received a scholarship for next year from the Women's Glee Club.  We are so proud! Congratulations Mary! We said our good-byes and headed back to Greenville. 

Matthew had good news of his own.  The final night of Aladdin Jr went well and the crew striked the set without any trouble and brought home a pagoda cutout as a souvenir. It is pretty awesome and upstairs. I will have to take a picture of it and post it soon.  He also received his ACT results and got a 22!  What a good start.  He plans to take it again and improve his score.  Matthew was waiting up for us when we got home after 1 AM.

Sunday School and Church went well. Today was preschool Sunday.  I played for the service and used as many kids songs as I could.  The Chime team did a great job playing Jesus Loves Me. We had an ice cream sundae fellowship afterwards. 

The family had lunch together at Applebee's before Jeff and Matthew went to a Christian Concert.  Sarah took a nap and then drove home and is safe and sound. Miss her already!  I was able to watch March Madness and work on the computer.  I also took a little nap.  I bowled pretty well tonight, average or above. Our team won all four points! 

My throat still hurts and it is more difficult to swallow. I will be going to the doctor tomorrow.  I can't go on like this. So glad I was able to make it through the weekend. 

Guess that is all for now..time for rest.

Gracie