Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Monday, September 7 Nothing – positively nothing – outside of my relationship with the Lord – makes me happier than to enjoy time with our children and their children and getting a glimpse into their lives. Monday was a relaxing day for us – no deadlines or appointments. Elizabeth looking through a cookbook. Mark on his cell phone. He […]
Sunday Evening, August 16 We became part of the surprise when Chris (our daughter-in-law and Jenna’s mother) asked if we would text Jenna on Sunday evening, asking if they could show us their house. I had recently mentioned to Jenna that I would like to see it, and Chris knew that. Chris said we should get there about […]
Saturday, August 15 This visit was for Jared and Jesse’s 2015 birthdays. Jared hit the jackpot – and emptied the machine of tickets. 🙂 Skittleball This is my favorite Chuck E Cheese’s game. Trying the jackpot game again after the tickets were replenished. He did it again! Jesse’s “loot” Jared gave Jesse all his tickets, plus […]
Tuesday Evening, August 11 We were back the next night to watch the final game of the championship games. If you read my blog last night, you will remember that White Oak Red won the first two games (in the best of five) in the championship series and Chiques Gold won the next two – […]
Saturday Afternoon, August 8 Brothers Bryson is Elvin’s grandson. I liked the “speed” marks on the cake. 🙂 Bailey and Peyton watching the candle lighting. Singing “Happy Birthday” Held by his mom He was more interested in the cars than in the cake. Yum! The icing is good. Grandma High His mom decided it would be […]
Saturday Afternoon, August 8 This was one of the nicest playgrounds I have ever seen. The birthday boy – our great-nephew. This party was for his 2nd birthday. I am not sure he realized that the party was all about him – but he had lots of fun. The pavilion and playground Aunt Crystal and Uncle Jakey […]
Friday Evening, August 7 Miss K helped me feed the birds before we left to have supper with her Great-grandma High. Going to visit Great-grandma – pushing Little K. After supper Judi played a song for Grandma in one of the visiting areas. A picture with grandma before they catch an early flight out of Harrisburg […]
Wednesday Evening, August 4 and Thursday, August 5 Reuben and Judi spent part of the evening (after their day in court) having fun with their children. The next morning I relaxed on our patio – with coffee, bread, and my Nook – where I keep my devotional readings. It is kind of difficult to concentrate […]
Wednesday, August 5 This was the day I kept Reuben and Judi’s little ones while they were in court concerning Little K’s adoption. Our daughter Deb brought Lydia back to our house so she could help me care for the little ones. Deb rescues many orphaned baby animals during the spring and summer months (deer, raccoons, squirrels, […]
Monday, August 3 I took this picture just after dropping my camera. I thought I had my purse and camera strap in my hand, but I had my purse strap twice – consequently my camera fell from my lap to the concrete floor when I got out of our van. The lens cover shattered, but […]
This is what the moon looked like when I woke up on Saturday morning, August 1. ~ I love getting awake to a beautiful moon. This is what I saw in our kitchen when I woke up on Sunday morning, August 2. ~ I love getting awake to a note like this. Jana and a few […]
Saturday evening, July 25 This meal was to celebrate Roy’s birthday Lydia got to celebrate with us because she was going to spend the next week and a half with Roy and Deb. Tobacco leaf chairs – because John J. Jeffries Restaurant is part of a large complex that used to be a tobacco warehouse […]
Today, August 14 We were surprised when two of Mother High’s brothers stopped in to visit her this afternoon when we were there. All three live in different areas of Landis Homes. Amos was surprised to find John there when he arrived fifteen minutes later. John (next to Cerwin) will be 100 in December. Amos […]
July 22, 23, & 24 How is this for a Wednesday morning highlight – our great-grandson, Anthony, and his aunt, our granddaughter, Lydia? Anthony was here for a short time while his mom (Abby) ran a few errands. These three are cell phone pictures so we could send pictures to his grandma (Diane) in Maine. Love that […]
Sunday, July 19 This is what muggy looks like on a Sunday morning. Sunday, July 19 was one of the warmest, muggiest days we had this summer. We had the Hershey Reunion at the pavilion at lunch time. This reunion is my dad’s siblings and their families. As reunions usually go, this one seems to be […]
Saturday Morning, July 18 This is has been in our neighborhood for a long time, but only become a tourist attraction and sanctuary in the past nine years. We have been wanting to take this tour, and this seemed like the time to do it. When I grew up, we knew this as the Darlington farm. From the […]
Friday Afternoon, July 17 When we were here on Wednesday, I made reservations for Lydia and Diana to go on the zipline course. While I was with the boys – during their archery class – Jana took pictures (with my camera) of Lydia and Diana getting ready for their zipline experience. Instructions Heading toward the starting platform. […]
Friday Afternoon, July 17 The boys went on a nature course with a guide while the girls waited to go ziplining. As we walked toward the archery range, he taught them about looking for food while in the woods. He gave them directions and safety tips before they began aiming at targets. It almost looks like this […]
Friday Morning, July 17 When looking for local things to do for Cousin’s Week, I came upon this alpaca farm owned by the Longeneckers. I rarely drive on this road, and was not aware there was an alpaca farm so close to Manheim. Donna Longenecker is on the left. It is easy to tell that she loves their alpacas. […]
Thursday Afternoon, July 16 Before going to Sky Zone, Ian prepared dessert for supper. To jump at Sky Zone, you have to wear their special socks. These are the four who jumped – Lydia, Jesse, Jared, and Ian They were joined by second cousins, Peyton and Baily and their mom Crystal. Crystal’s brother, Ted, (our nephew) […]
Wednesday Afternoon and Evening, July 15 Refreshing Mountain is about nine miles from our house, but I haven’t been there for years. On this day we went to swim, and to check out some other activities they offer. We made reservations for a few things on Friday. Jared and Jesse playing a game while waiting […]
Wednesday Morning, July 15 I took the three boys to Annual Kid’s Day at Esbenshade’s Garden Center. (Diana was working, Jana needed to rest after her first evening at work since her surgery, and Gloria decided to stay home with Jana.) The first feature of the morning was a representative from Zoo America, Hershey, PA, with […]
Tuesday Afternoon, July 14 After our snack/lunch at Freeze & Frizz, we walked to Lititz Springs Park to feed the ducks. I had also planned to stop at Wilbur Chocolate – next to the park – but it felt like it would make us feel rushed, so we chose to feed the ducks and eliminate […]
Tuesday Afternoon, July 14 Unless you are from this area, Lititz looks like a strange name for a town. It is pronounced Lit – its. Lititz was founded by members of the Moravian Church in 1756 and was named after a castle in Bohemia near the village of Kunvald. In 2013 Lititz was name America’s Coolest Small […]
Monday, July 13 Our day began when I picked up Gloria, Jared, Jesse, Ian, and Jana – and their luggage – then went grocery shopping. After putting the groceries away, we picked up Diana at work and went to Manheim Twin Kiss for lunch (above). When we first began Cousin’s Week, there were usually ten or […]
Sunday Afternoon, July 12 Cerwin’s cousin John was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs when we arrived at High Sports for the lunchtime reunion. The pavilion is located in a pretty area next to the miniature golf course. Prayer before the meal. There is a tent next to the pavilion to give more space. I had […]
Saturday Evening, July 4 His birthday was a few days earlier, but this was the first date that worked for a party. Jesse and Grandpa Josh and Allie waiting for supper. Jesse’s choice for his birthday meal: sausage sandwiches, French bread, and buttered noodles. 🙂 Opening gifts. Ice cream cake Then we went outside to […]
Thursday, July 2 Because I watched Amos cut down my brother’s large tree at the homestead last fall, I recommended that Cerwin call him. When he discussed the tree situation with my family a few weeks ago, Marlin, Nancy and Anne (who live in our same woodlot) mentioned that they would like an estimate on having him cut down some […]
Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1 This is the only thing I bought at the Truck Rally Auction. Cerwin bought a few things, but this was my purchase. The pretty napkins and, plates, bowls, and plastic ware in the basket. Our granddaughter Lydia prepared the meal for us one day while I closed the books […]
Sunday afternoon, June 21 Our plans were changed slightly during our time at Big Rig Sunday (previous post) as Jere and Kristen had to go to the hospital to be with their adopted seventy-year-old special-needs son who had just been admitted to the hospital. We had been invited for lunch, and since everything was in […]