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Invasion of Starlings
~~~ Friday, February 24 9:03 am ~~~ The one time I like when starlings invade our feeders is when the seed and suet is old, because they will clean up almost everything in a short period of time. Interesting facts from the internet: Starlings are highly vocal and are only silent when molting. The males […]
Clear Nighttime View
~~~ February 24 8:00 pm ~~~ Sometimes when I go outside before bedtime, the crispness of the night almost takes my breath away. The church is about a mile away across the fields. The waning crescent moon just hung there like a smiling mouth.
Meeting Renee Erin – Our Newest Great Granddaughter
~~~ Sunday, February 26 5:43 PM ~~~ We wanted to make sure that Abby had time to heal and relax from the birth of Renee before adding to the excitement of their household, so checked what time worked on Sunday. The best timing was after we attended the memorial service for our friend Alvin Wise. […]
A Few Highlights from Having the Zuck Great Grandchildren Here During the Birth of their Baby Sister
~~~ Monday February 20 through Wednesday February 22 ~~~ One of the nice things about babysitting Anthony, Jasmine and Natalie during the time their mom gave birth to their sister Renee is that their grammy Myers is also here. I got light duty, doing fun things. Grammy Myers changed diapers, gave baths and put them […]
First Crocus in Our Flower Bed
~~~ Friday, February 24 ~~~ I noticed that many of you had crocus blooming a week or two before us, maybe it’s our location in northern Lancaster County next to the mountain. These are in a patio garden near the house. The larger bed in the middle of the driveway will be blooming before long. […]
Meeting a New Calf
~~~ Sunday Afternoon, February 19 ~~~ After church, then enjoying interesting conversation and a delicious lunch prepared by Jeff, we went out to the barnyard to see the new calf. She wasn’t very close to the barn, and it was a cold, wet, windy day so we didn’t try to get a close-up shot. Jeff […]
Snow Geese at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
~~~ Saturday, February 18 ~~~ Diane wanted to take advantage of boneless chicken thighs which were on sale at Dutch-Way Farm Market, Schaefferstown and asked if we wanted to go along then drive through Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area on the way home to see the Snow Geese. We weren’t busy and enjoy grocery shopping […]
A Day With Anthony, Jasmine and Natalie
~~~ Wednesday, February 15 ~~~ Our daughter Diane is here from Maine to help her daughter Abby before and after the birth of their fourth child. We decided to give Abby a day off as she awaited the arrival of their little girl. Anthony, Jazzy and Natty were here for the day – and overnight. […]
Valentine’s Day
~~~ Tuesday, February 14 Blackworth Restaurant, Lititz ~~~ Because Cerwin spent a lot of time honoring me for my birthday a week earlier, I reserved this meal to honor him. We like this fairly new restaurant which isn’t far from us if we want to go out together for a special meal. They did a […]
Supper – Made & Delivered by Nate & Lauree
~~~ Monday Evening, February 13 ~~~ We looked forward to this visit and meal by our grandson, Nathan, his wife Lauree and their sweet Emmy. Diane is here from Maine to help her daughter Abby before and after the birth of their fourth child. She was pleased to enjoy the meal and visit from Nate […]
The Beginning of Another Day
~~~ Tuesday, February 7 ~~~ When outside, I noticed the hazy moon. As long as the earth continues,there will be planting and harvest.Cold and hot,summer and winter,day and nightwill not stop. Genesis 8:22 International Children’s Bible
One More Birthday Celebration
~~~ Monday, February 13 ~~~ My sister Nancy took our daughter Diane and me out for my birthday breakfast. We chose Our Little Dutch Cafe because Nancy had never been there. I got my favorite “Dippy Eggs (over medium) and home fries. (Dippy Eggs is the name on their menu.) You probably have to be […]
Our 13th Great Grandchild
We are excited to welcome our 13th Great Grandchild, Renee Erin. She was born February 21, 2023, to Nathaniel and Abby Zuck. Photos from Abby and her mom, Diane Myers.
A Sunset Almost Too Bright to Photograph
~~~ Sunday, February 12 ~~~