Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
We (her children and step-children) had a lot of fun planning and preparing for my step-mother’s birthday party on Sunday, June 8. Her oldest son, Meredith (light slacks) welcomed everyone (about 100 of us) for lunch. This included her children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren, step-children/grandchildren/great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. Prayer Going through the food line. About seventy of us fit on […]
We are enjoying a few days with our granddaughter Lydia (from Maine). She learned of friends coming to Pennsylvania and is pleased to spend time with her Pennsylvania family. One of the benefits of this trip was Maine maple syrup. We knew this was coming, as it was a belated gift to Cerwin for his birthday. […]
Saturday Evening, May 31 Mason, Melanie, Jess, Deb, Roy, Cerwin, and Sterling. We enjoyed great conversation and food. I didn’t realize that Hunter was not in the picture, but you will see him later. Roy and Deb asked if we wanted to join them and Sterling and Mel’s family at RD’s on Saturday night. Since we had […]
No, not the kind in a tree. This one is a restaurant. This location was chosen by Roy and Deb ~ because they know we enjoy going to restaurants where we have never eaten. This was a Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gift to us. We all shared this amazing lump crab appetizer. This is why it […]
Many of you know that our youngest daughter, Deb, rehabs tiny wildlife babies whose mothers have died. Last week she was given what she calls, “a once in a life-time experience”, being able to play mother to a baby fawn. The veterinarian thinks he was probably two days old when a truck driver noticed him near his dead mother – […]
Monday, May 26 Cleaning up the pavilion area is a family project on Memorial Day. My brother Dale was the first one on duty. I had asked him if he would come early to help me get some weed eating done before the others arrived. Since we had been in Maine for the week prior to this, I didn’t […]
Saturday Evening, May 24 Diane is a daughter after my own heart. As we were concluding our meal at Taste of Maine, she said, “Let’s go right at the end of the drive, then take the next right and see what is on the other side of the lake.” I love back roads, and it didn’t […]
Saturday Evening, May 24 It has been several years since we went to my favorite Maine restaurant, because it is closed during the winter ~ and we always visit in January. Our second visit is for the bluegrass festival on Labor Day weekend ~ and we always have things to do and places to eat at the […]
Thursday, May 22 Girlfriends Opening gifts With her friend ~ MaryEllen Emily Lydia Billie Sisters Alice and Franzi Rachel Heather Kari Us I went out back to get a picture of the group around the fire pit ~ and of MaryEllen and Heze playing Othello. It was dark ~ except for the fire ~ and […]
Thursday Evening, May 22 Her graduation announcement. We decorated a porch table with lilacs. Lydia wanted Gerbera daisies on the tables. Setting the dining room table. The gift & card table Flowers that Lydia made for the cake. Hannah decorated Lydia’s chair. The family and Hezekiah’s friend Peter ate in the dining room. Cerwin grilled hot dogs and […]
Wednesday May 21 I enjoyed watching these girls celebrate with Lydia after the graduation ceremony. The food trades students prepared a delicious layout of snacks for everyone to enjoy. Lydia designed the beautiful flowers on this cake. When I noticed that someone was taking their pictures outside the cafeteria, I quickly went to capture some of […]
Wednesday, May 21 Brunswick High School, Crooker Theater, Brunswick, Maine Our first sighting of Lydia ~ after arriving at the high school ~ was with her friends Lydia and Franzi. Sitting with her Food Trades class. Lydia’s friends Lydia, Franzi, MaryEllen and her sister Elizabeth sat behind us several rows. A picture of Lydia during the slide show of students […]
Nate and Abby came for supper on Monday night so Diane could spend more time with Anthony and say goodbye to them before we headed to Maine. Diane giving Anthony a goodbye kiss. Cute feet Cute baby! We were up early Monday morning ~ and left just before sunrise ~ to head for Maine. At the […]
We had a family drop-in at our house on Sunday afternoon ~ May 18 ~ so our children and grandchildren could visit with Diane before we took her back to Maine ~ and to take family pictures. Anthony made five generations on Cerwin’s side of the family. Mother High is pleased to have her second great-great-grandchild. On […]
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Wednesday, May 15 We were delighted that Deb invited us to join her, Diane, Abby, and Nate for the supper she provided at Nate and Abby’s house. Afterwards we took turns holding Anthony. Deb had her new baby along too ~ a groundhog. 🙂 He still needs milk. I think she said he is about […]
Wednesday, May 14 Abby, Anthony, and Diane We are enjoying having our daughter Diane here from Maine as she helps Abby and gets to enjoy her new grandson, Anthony. On Wednesday afternoon she and I enjoyed getting a few groceries, then Cerwin took us out for supper at Brickerville House. My sausage and cabbage soup was delicious. […]
Twenty years ago today was one of the saddest days of my life. It was the day we learned that our five-month-old grandson Elijah did not survive the surgery to repair his tiny heart. As we joyfully welcomed Anthony, our first great-grandchild, this weekend, I thought about how the Master Weaver has interwoven the light and dark threads of my life […]
We took these pictures with my cell phone on Saturday afternoon. I am so excited to announce that Cerwin and I just welcomed our first great-grandchild ~ Anthony Joel. He was born late Saturday morning, May 10… …weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. His mama is our granddaughter Abigail. He is so […]
We enjoyed lunch with Sauder relatives ~ cousins and Cerwin’s mother. Wednesday, April 30 There was lots of talking and laughter as the Sauder cousins met for their quarterly lunch. It was especially nice to have Marian (pink blouse) and her husband as part of the group. They were visiting from Florida. I like this picture which was on the wall […]
Supper was ready promptly at 5:00 p.m. ~ after the egg hunt. Prayer I always find it amazing to see our beautiful, delicious layout when every couple brings one large dish. We always make sure there are kid-friendly things like macaroni and cheese, chips, pretzels, and finger Jell-O. There were also mini ham and cheese sandwiches and relishes (pickles, olives, […]
Sunday, April 27 This Hershey family gathering at our house consists of my siblings, their children, and grandchildren. Two willing and very helpful granddaughters ~ Jana and Gloria ~ came home with us after church to help us get ready for the evening meal. We made 96 mini ham and cheese sandwiches which would be baked […]
We love you, Daddy & Mother
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre ~ Friday Evening, April 25 Dinner and the play “Seven Brides For Seven Brothers” was our gift to any of our children and grandchildren who wanted to go along to celebrate their 2014 birthday. It was also our family celebration for Cerwin’s birthday. Jesse and Jared entertained themselves with the overhead mirrors while we […]
Tuesday, April 22 Cerwin was out of the house early, because Jere came to take him out for breakfast and then to Cabela’s. I wasn’t alert enough to think of taking a picture of them. His birthday gift to himself was new shoes and a field camera. Since we were having a family celebration later in the week, I […]
Kristen had the tables beautifully decorated with flowers and Easter items. These beautiful eggs belonged to Gregg’s mother. Gregg has been handicapped since childhood, is now in his sixties and legally adopted by Jere and Kristen. His parents died in recent years. Gregg is in a group home, but loves Easter and was looking forward to being […]
April 20 ~ At Jere and Kristen’s House Jana adding dollops of Cool Whip to this lemon treat. It was served after the meal and before the dessert as a palate cleanser. Grating nutmeg on top for garnish. It was delicious ~ as was everything else. Twice baked potatoes Peas and onions. Sweet potatoes Asparagus Fresh pineapple Butter […]
He thinks their excuses are of biblical proportions! Jeff: Yeah, right. (laughter) I have enough of my own work to do. Diane: Too bad we don’t live closer! Jere: Oh man … I have this thing…it just isn’t going to work out…real bummer… wish I could be there. Deb: If he would have asked before today […]
Saturday Evening, April 19 As we ate our meal, Roy said, “I think I just found a new favorite restaurant.” I ordered Quinoa Salad – mostly because I never heard of quinoa and wanted to see what it was. I learned it was the grain on top of the salad. From the Internet: Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah,” a protein-packed […]
This was a special celebration ~ a gift from Roy and Deb for Cerwin’s birthday. Saturday, Evening, April 19. I have been looking forward to going back to this restaurant ever since my sister took me here for a birthday breakfast in February. My 70th Birthday Marathon ~ Breakfast With My Sister When Deb and Roy read […]