Terrain Café for Lydia’s 2021 Birthday
~~~ Lunch – Thursday, May 27 ~~~ Every now and then, I see that someone went to Terrain Café, Glen Mills, PA, so put the location in my bucket list. When we talked about it the other week Lydia suggested that we do that for her 2021 birthday. I replied, “Do you want to do […]
More Pictures from Our First Visit with Natalie
~~~ Thursday Evening, May 27 ~~~ Some of our Facebook and Instagram friends may recognize this photo from our first visit with Natalie, our newest great granddaughter, but this is the first time I am putting it on my blog. Photos from Diane and Cerwin’s cellphones. It is good to hold a tiny baby again. […]
Super Flower Blood Moon
~~~ Wednesday Morning, May 26 – 4:17 AM ~~~ The sky was full with moon when I woke up to see May’s full moon. I tried several camera settings, making each photo look a bit different. I used a flash for this one – the reason the sky is lit up around it. When I […]
Ian’s Graduation from Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
~~~ Wednesday Evening, May 26 ~~~ We were honored to attend the Certificate & Awards Ceremony from Brownstown Campus. He was wearing his garb from Austin and Jana’s wedding a few days earlier. With Jere and Kristen – his parents. With us – his grandparents Opening remarks Congratulatory remarks Presentation of Certificates and Awards were […]
I Am Not Seeing Hummingbirds This Spring
I think I have seen only three hummingbirds so far this year. I am using the same syrup and was using the same feeder for the first two weeks. The other week my old feeder started leaking – emptying the feeder in five minutes. I hadn’t seen a hummingbird for a few weeks, and not […]
Finale ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ Sunday Evening, May 23 ~~~ While some finished their meal, others were ready for dessert. Dessert was cookies and milk. I chose a S’mores. It was delicious. We had time for a few photo requests as Jana and Austin visited many of their wedding guests. Roy, Jana, Deb, Austin. Jana’s uncle and aunt. Jere’s […]
Reception ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ Sunday Evening, May 23 ~~~ The tent is set up for the bridal party and guests Table assignment for guests We were at Table 2 Black blankets (left) – a gift for each couple. “In Case You Get Cold.” That certainly didn’t happen on the wedding day, but it came in handy the next […]
Family Photos ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ 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. […]
Ceremony ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ 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 […]
Pre-Ceremony ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ 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 […]
Manicures & Pedicures ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ 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 […]
Rehearsal ~ Austin & Jana’s Wedding ~ Through My Lens
~~~ 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). […]
Diane’s First Week in Pennsylvania
~~~ 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 […]
We Have a New Great Granddaughter
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.
Rhodendron
~~~ 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!