Happy Birthday to My Favorite Cerwin
81 years old! I love you Cerwin with Natalie – our youngest great granddaughter. (The oldest and youngest in our family of 47 – soon to be 50.)
Our Weeping Cherry Tree is Beautiful
~~~ Thursday, April 14 1:55 PM ~~~ I also like the contrast of the yellow forsythia just below it. We planted this tree in memory of Cerwin’s dad, consequently the pretty blossoms remind us of him and his love for flowers and flowering trees.
What Fun to Have Lunch at Yoder’s with These Friends
~~~ Wednesday Afternoon, April 13 1:00 PM ~~~ Bunny, Peg, Debbie, Lanny, Sam, Cerwin and Inge Loved catching up with them and hearing what is happening in their lives since we were together in January.
A Birthday Meal at Iron Hill Restaurant
~~~ Monday, April 11 5:30 PM ~~~ One of the fun things that happens when we take grandchildren out for their birthday meal, is that we get introduced to new restaurants. This one is near Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster – and quickly became a new favorite. Lauree and Nate We arrived early to […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Bennett
Diana Sensenig | Facebook We love you, Great Grandpa and Great Grandma High
In Honor of Betty, John and Rose
~~~ Saturday, April 9 ~~~ We spent about a half-an-hour at High Sports to honor Cerwin’s Aunt Betty, Cousin John and John’s wife, Rose. Aunt Betty died last fall from cancer and earlier this year John and Rose died from complications from Covid. We spent most of the time visiting with aunts, uncles and cousins […]
Pear Tree and Forsythia Blossoms
~~~ Friday, April 8 12:06 PM ~~~ Our decorative pear tree is so pretty this year. This is why I enjoy springtime.
Mockingbird
The mockingbirds have been posing for me lately. This one was eating suet on a cold, wet day. I suppose I saw it again on another day, but not looking so cold and wet.
Looks Like a Storm is Moving in from the East
~~~ Sunday Evening April 3 6:34 PM ~~~
Baby Shower for Nate and Lauree
~~~ Sunday Afternoon, April 3 1 PM ~~~ Kristen and I arrived early, which gave me time to get some pre-shower pictures. The shower was held in the Bakery & Cafe part of Brick Gables. Two of Nate’s sisters, Diana and Jenna were setting up the charcuterie board. Working on flowers. Nate’s mom, Chris Nate […]
Molting Goldfinch
Tuesday, April 5 11:26 AM It’s interesting to watch the changing of the feathers in the male goldfinches about this time of year as their feathers change from winter yellow/brown to a bright summer yellow.
Our Wedding Material Teddy Bears and Pillows are Finished!
If you did not get to read my blog about this project, go to: Project with Wedding Items – My Journey – by Doris High ~~~ I was surprised when our Amish friend Rachel called this morning to say her mother had my teddy bears and pillows finished. I just gave the clothing to her […]
Doing School with Great Grandchildren
~~~ Wednesday, March 30 11:02 AM ~~~ Anthony was supposed to do some schoolwork (reading) while he and his sister Jasmine stayed with us for a few hours. I asked Jazzy if she wanted to do some schoolwork too. Of course, she loved the idea. It made her feel like a big girl, because she […]
Photo Choice for Today
~~~ Northern Mockingbird Wednesday, March 30 9:58 AM ~~~
Look Who Brought Us Supper
~~~ Tuesday Evening, March 29 6:00 PM ~~~ We knew Lauree and Nate were coming because they scheduled it the week before. They will be presenting us with our 9th great grandchild (a girl) in mid-May – unless Heze and Kayla’s boy arrives first. Their due dates are only two days apart. Lauree prepared this […]
Traveling Home from Southern Lancaster County
~~~ Sunday Afternoon March 27 1:56 PM ~~~ When we travel home from Roy and Deb’s on a Sunday afternoon, we expect to meet a lot of Amish carriages since many are going home from church. It was cold for an open carriage. You can tell that this and the next picture are not the […]