Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
~~~ Sunday, May 23 ~~~ I don’t know Austin’s family and just learned to know his parent’s names at the wedding, so I am going to try this: Brother, Brother-in-Law, Sister, Nephews, Brother-in-Law, Sister, Nephew, Bev (Mother), Austin, Jana, Steve (Dad), Sister, Sister, Nephew, Niece, Brother-in-Law. If I have anything incorrect, please let me know. […]
~~~ Sunday, May 23 ~~~ I didn’t have a good view of the guys nor did I take a lot of photos during the ceremony because I know audience photographers can be frustrating to hired photographers. Jana reading her vows to Austin. Parent’s prayer The kiss Jana’s brother Josh giving directions to the audience for […]
~~~ Sunday, May 23 ~~~ The Venue – Cedar Hollow Farm Gloria (owner of Cedar Hollow Farm) and her granddaughter Makenzie (bridesmaid). Makenzie and Jana have been friends since kindergarten. It was Jana’s connection to this venue. The photographers taking pictures of the girls. Waiting for guests It was a beautiful, warm afternoon. ~~~ The […]
~~~ Saturday Morning, May 22 ~~~ I wasn’t originally supposed to be involved in this appointment, but Austin’s mom needed to cancel, so Kristen invited me to take her place. It was a fun way to hear more about wedding plans. Choosing colors Tucker showing her color choices. Getting a pedicure is a favorite way […]
~~~ Wednesday Evening, May 19 ~~~ After first rehearsal – ushers, parents, minister, ring bearers and wedding party. I also see Grandpa High (4th from the left) and Austin’s sister (sitting on the ground). Second rehearsal: Austin bringing his parents (Steve and Beverly) down the lawn aisle and Jana’s brothers bringing in their mother (Kristen). […]
~~~ Sunday, May 16 ~~~ Our daughter Diane arrived (from Maine) late Sunday afternoon to spend three weeks with us and assisting her daughter Abigail’s family whose baby was due on the 16th. There are also other events that are going to give her a fun schedule. Nate, Abby, Cerwin and Diane Diane went directly […]
Saturday, May 22 Natalie Joy was born into the home of our granddaughter Abigail Myers Zuck and her husband, Nathaniel. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 10 oz. Her brother Anthony, sister Jasmine and mom Abigail.
~~~ Wednesday, April 28 ~~~ By the end of April, I could tell that we were going to have beautiful blooms this year. ~~~ Saturday, May 8 ~~~ I think every bud bloomed this year. So much beauty!
~~~ Tuesday May 11 ~~~ Putting manure on the field next to our house. These photos were taken two days before the silo was taken down – the reason it is still in the background. 🙂 ~~~ Planting Corn – Thursday, May 13 ~~~ This field is also owned by the homestead, but is across […]
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~~~ Monday, May 17 ~~~ The delightful day happened because our daughter Diane is here from Maine. She arrived on Sunday evening and will be here for three-weeks – to welcome a new grandbaby (not yet here), for a niece’s wedding and to attend a family get-together and her dad’s 80th birthday party. Diane and […]
~~~ Wednesday, May 19 ~~~ I smiled when I noticed this Mourning Dove land in the flower bed and immediately go into sunbathing mode. It is an incredibly beautiful day here in Lancaster County. After watching it for a bit, I became concerned that it wasn’t sunbathing, but had something wrong with it. I tapped […]
~~~ Photos taken on Thursday, May 6 ~~~ I always look forward to when our Lily of the Valley bloom each spring – just to smell them. When googling Lily of the Valley, I learned that it is highly poisonous if consumed by humans or animals. If I knew this, I forgot. Thankfully, I didn’t […]
~~~ Photos from Thursday, May 13 ~~~ Ascension day is when some church’s in our area commemorate Jesus’s physical ascension to heaven. This religious holiday falls 40 days after Easter Sunday. In our area of Lancaster County, the Amish are best known for celebrating the day by closing their businesses and spending time with friends […]
~~~ Wednesday Evening, May 12 – for Lauree and Jenna’s 2021 birthdays ~~~ The view from my seat at our table. Jenna was the one corresponding with me concerning date, location, and time. She chose the patio. Because I made the reservations and we are not totally comfortable with the parking in downtown Lancaster, we […]
These are a short-lived flower. If I miss getting photos when they are blooming, I don’t get a second chance. The scientific name for the bleeding heart plant is Lamprocapnos spectabilis. I think I will stick with bleeding heart. It’s easier to pronounce. 🙂 The flowers are rather fragile and hang in rows on arching […]