Month: November 2015
Amish Country Tour of Lancaster County – Part 3 of 3
Saturday, November 7 We enjoyed seeing how their apple cider is made. Inside the store, there was an active bee hive. Transporting an Amish sulky. Our last stop with the guide was Kitchen Kettle Village where we had time to shop before a late lunch. By this time of day the village was full of people. […]
Amish Country Tour of Lancaster County – Part 2 of 3
Saturday, November 7 As we drove in the lane, our guide told us that this tourist stop began when the lady of the house set aside one room of their house to sell quilts, then another, and another. Eventually she told her husband that they needed a separate building, because she wanted her house back. Our guide […]
Amish Country Tour of Lancaster County – Part 1 of 3
Saturday, November 7 One of our Sunday school classes reserved a school bus, driver, and tour guide for a day-tour of Amish Country in Lancaster County. They were looking for some extra people, and we happened to be talking to Ron and Brenda after church one evening when they asked if we were interested in going along. We had […]
John J. Jeffries With Jere & Kristen
Friday Evening, November 6 This was a very belated birthday meal for Kristen. There was a lot going on back in spring with their daughter, Jana’s health, then it was the busy summer. Now we finally got a date together – and it happened during their twenty-fifth anniversary week. By-the-way, for those who have not heard, Jana […]
Morning Beauty
Tuesday, November 3 I suppose by now you can tell that I enjoy beautiful fall mornings. Our tall shellbark trees were pretty this year. Our Japanese Maple My brothers are letting this corn dry in the field – I expect to harvest the ears. It seems like many years since they have done this. I guess they had enough silage this year. […]
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Nathaniel
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma High
Beauty on the Ground and in the Sky
Thursday Evening, October 29
Special Luncheon With Mother High
Thursday, October 29 I was honored to take Mother to a luncheon at Landis Homes to honor residents who have lived there for twenty or more years. A van/bus was used to transport patients who do not live in the same building as Harvest Room. I was going to push mother across campus in her wheelchair, but the weather was a bit threatening […]
Magnificent Morning
Thursday, October 29 When I looked out a front window and saw this, I decided to take my camera outside. This is what I saw on the patio. My next view was this, so I decided to get into another position because of the beauty in front of me. Still looking for a better view. […]
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Chris
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Noontime Beauty In Our Yard
Monday, October 26 I just couldn’t resist going outside on this beautiful fall day two weeks ago. Part of me is sad to see this beauty falling to the ground, but I know that cold weather and winter must come – and that is beautiful too. Until then I will enjoy these brilliant leaves – […]
Afternoon Beauty
Sunday, October 25 Decorative grass at Landis Homes Driving home from our visit with Mother. The church where I made the decision to follow Jesus – sixty years ago. The meadow I used to play in when I was a little girl was beautiful in the late afternoon sun.
Birthday Lunch & Five Generations Of Girls
Sunday, October 25 After church we met my brother Dale and sister-in-law Dot at Isaac’s to celebrate his birthday. I meant to take a picture of them and our delicious sandwiches, but we had so much fun that I forgot. After lunch we went to Landis Homes to visit Mother High. Shortly after we got […]
A Tea With Our Daughter Deb
Saturday, October 24 It was a beautiful fall afternoon for the one-hour drive to RD’s American Grill near Quarryville. The ladies of RD’s do a fabulous job with their teas. Our daughter Deb lives nearby and helps with the setup. My cute table mates – Lily and Eva A few of the hats Some decorations The […]
One Of My Goals In Life
November 3, 2015
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary To Jere & Kristen
We love you, Daddy & Mother