Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Friday Evening, September 23 I understand that Jere’s children planned this party for him, and Kristen fulfilled their wishes and invited us to join the fun. Supper at Pizza Hut… …and a movie at Penn Cinema I couldn’t get these guys to stop talking as I took a quick picture – so this is what […]
Sunday Evening, August 21 Everyone brought food. Cerwin’s Pennsylvania siblings needed an “excuse” to get together. We are still going through withdrawal after spending so much time together during Mother High’s declining health and death in February. Everyone’s children and grandchildren were invited, but it didn’t suit many of them. I enjoyed these pretty flowers […]
Saturday evening, August 20 Josiah came to spend some time with his mom and sister before they went back to Maine. He enjoys playing Qwirkle and teaches us how to get better at the game each time we play. Sunday morning, August 21. The worst part about a quick trip to Pennsylvania is that it is over too […]
Friday Evening, August 19 Hannah, Abby, and Anthony Roy and Diane Deb, Me, Cerwin Deb brought a gift for Anthony that got his attention. Deb making him laugh. I love hanging out with people I love.
Friday, August 19 During Josiah’s visit with us, his mom and sister Hannah, he learned that we were going to be shopping not far from Sturdy Built where he works. He told us that he would give us a tour if we stopped in. This is a sampling of some of the things they build. Diane, Hannah, and Josiah […]
Thursday Evening, August 18 This Sight and Sound visit was a 2016 birthday gift for Hannah and Jenna. Going to Outback was a gift to Dustan. Dustan and Jenna are just a few weeks shy of their first wedding anniversary. We started our meal with a Blooming Onion. Then it was to Sight and Sound As you read […]
Wednesday, August 17 Hannah, Abby, Diane, Anthony, Josiah. I love when anyone from our Maine family visits. That means their Pennsylvania children or siblings (Josiah & Abby) also come to visit more than usual. This visit happened after Hannah fell at the farm and needed quite a few stitches on her leg. Doctors said that she could not […]
Saturday, August 13 My shopping partners – our daughter Deb and her friends Dee and Bernae. Craft shows always remind me of the talent and creativity that God has given people. The resident ducks were plentiful in the park. Deb was talking to the designer of a cute raccoon picture, but I took this for the […]
Thursday, August 11 We were here for the adoption of our great-nephew who has been with our niece Judi and her husband, Reuben, for most of his two years of life. We didn’t know exactly where we were going, so we arrived early – as did some of the others. After finding the courthouse we took […]
Wednesday, August 10 Reuben and Judi (our niece) were in the area for the adoption of their little guy, so Jere and Kristen invited them and us for supper. Colt and their little miss were fascinated with each other – as long as they were on opposite sides of the door. 🙂 Little miss fell […]
Tuesday, August 9 Inside the Visitors Center This place was full when we arrived at 10 AM (when it opens) – with 4 or 5 busloads of people. We thought we may have long waiting lines. When we were given instructions for getting tickets, she said they opened early for these buses – and they were […]
Tuesday, August 9 Jere and Kristen invited us to go along with their family to Penn’s Cave more than a year ago, but that was when Jana was having a lot of trouble with nausea and we came home after breakfast. We went back to the same Cracker Barrel and celebrated that Jana is doing well […]
Saturday evening, July 30 This is the crew that we took to Sight & Sound for their 2016 birthday. Those who chose this for their gift: Josh, Nathaniel, and Jere. We owed Josh and Jere a meal for some work they did for us, so included a stop at Outback. Notice the waiter in the background […]
July 21 Jere called to see if we wanted to come over to see Ian’s new purchase. A farm lane between us and Jere’s. I love country life. Cerwin checking out Ian’s new mower. If you live in our area – Penryn/Manheim, PA – and could use help with your yard, our grandson Ian is […]
Wednesday, July 20 It was a perfect morning to have a late breakfast outside at Tomato Pie Café in Lititz. This was my birthday gift to Nancy. Our fruit drinks – with soda. I think Nancy’s was peach. Mine was blueberry. Our Tomato Pie breakfast. We liked this, but prefer the actual slice of tomato […]
Saturday Evening July 2 Following Jesse’s birthday party, Jere waited for dark to set off fireworks. It was a beautiful wait. You can even see the sunset glow on the house and their faces. We noticed that the chickens were going to bed. A few came out again to investigate my camera flash. The scene […]
Sunday Evening, June 19 The table was decorated with golf balls – I think they were for Jere, because Cerwin doesn’t play golf. Ribs and roast beef provided by Roy and Deb Cerwin and Roy Dessert Cerwin with his Father’s Day gifts from the evening. These three look like they are planning something serious. 🙂 […]
Sunday, June 12 Katie and her Grandpa Hershey – my brother Dale Katie and her Grandma Hershey Her best friend John Her Grandma Hershey serving Rita’s Mango Italian Ice. The party was held in Kerdeman’s back yard where the young ones enjoyed the pool. ~~~ Thanks, Katie, for inviting us. Blessings to you as you pursue […]
Saturday, June 11 I was honored to be part of blessing her. The snack Putting a crown on the dog. Now its got a hat. 🙂 Leslie opening her gifts. Dessert Our take-home-gifts of chocolate-covered strawberries. ~~~ There was a door prize for those who brought pampers and wipes. I won! It was a $50.00 […]
Sunday, June 5 Since we arrived early I walked around their yard to see some of the results of Kristen’s green thumb. Beautiful peonies They have a great stand of tea. Strawberries More flowers The Hershey homestead where I grew up is just across a few fields from Jere and Kristen’s house. We live just […]
Monday, May 30 This is kind of the second day to our Hershey Family Spring Celebration. Before cleanup Jeff and Cerwin discuss the plan for burning the big trash pile – with all the winter and spring trash. The biggest problem – it was wet from an evening rain the day before. I usually do a lot of the […]
Sunday, May 29 Because we need all the garage and dining room space for seating, we set up two canopies on the level part of our driveway for the food tables. We set tables for 63 people. I think there were 2 or 3 people who had to use lawn chairs. We – especially Gloria and […]
My Mother’s Day celebration began on Friday, May 6, when Cerwin told me to pick out a bouquet of flowers when we were grocery shopping. He knows I like fresh flowers in the kitchen. On Saturday morning, Jeff stopped in with this pretty plant. I will enjoy that all summer. Thanks Jeff and Chris. On […]
Erma has been part of my life as long as I can remember, because she married Uncle Ken (my dad’s brother) a few weeks before I was born. Ken died suddenly about 31 years ago. If you are interested, you can see her obituary here: http://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/erma-mae-hershey/article_6aa18e16-060d-549f-a2a2-02fb5c6e81dd.html Her seven children blessed and honored her at a Life Celebration Service […]
We love you, Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma
April 28, 2016 We were honored to be invited to this ceremony for our granddaughter Jana. El Colegio Manheim Central presenta La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Capitulo la Sabiduria Ceremonia de Iniciacion Translation: Manheim Central High School presents the National Spanish Honor Society, Wisdom Chapter Induction Ceremony We learned that Jana’s Spanish name is Josefina. With […]
Sunday Afternoon and Evening – April 24 Nsimba and Elizabeth wanted some new pictures. I chose a few of my favorites. Our great-grandson, Anthony, likes to be outside. Since it was a warm day I gave him some things to do with water. After his parents took him home for a nap (They live less than […]
Saturday Evening, April 23 I was pleased that Jere and Kristen were able to host this party – and they seemed to have a lot of fun decorating their barn and preparing a fabulous meal. They used a hunting theme. Snack mix for the girls… …and for the boys I ordered the cake without knowing their […]
Wednesday, January 6 I love how the late afternoon sun hits the windows of their new house. Sunshine and shadows on their deck and yard Since it was a clear afternoon, Diane asked if I wanted to go up the hill behind them – to the church parking lot – to see if we could see the […]
Wednesday Noon, January 6 Our second stop was Fort Andross (I took this picture from the car window.) Fort Andross was established in 1688 as a trading post for fur trappers and as a garrison built during King William’s war and went through many transitions (fort, cotton mill, and a textile and manufacturing mill. Today it […]