Sunrise ~ Bluebirds ~ Crocus
~~~ Photos from Friday, March 19 ~~~ I enjoyed watching a few Eastern Bluebirds at the feeders. This one perched on top of a shepherd’s hook. The flowerbed in the middle of our circle driveway is filled with crocus. The crocus are a result of the 10 bulbs my parents gave us 47-1/2 years ago […]
Spring Spraying
~~~ Photos from March 17 ~~~ It was barely daylight when I heard a tractor across the road. It appeared that he was spraying fertilizer on the field. As he got closer to me, I realized that he was spraying fertilizer – of the manure kind. 🙂 Yep, it is certainly the manure kind of […]
Look Who Came to Visit
~~~ Photos taken Tuesday, March 16 ~~~ Great grandchildren Anthony and Jasmine (or Jazzy for short). They love to play with the toys in our children’s room. Before long (May) Nate and Abby will be adding a baby to their family. Don’t you love when you ask a little one to smile for the camera […]
Great Blue Heron
~~~ Photos taken on Sunday, March 14 ~~~ When I was coming home from Jana’s bridal shower last Sunday, I noticed a Great Blue Heron in a neighbor’s pond, so turned around at the next driveway to get some pictures. Of course, as soon as I stopped the car, it flew away. When I looked […]
Springtime
~~~ Photos taken in early March ~~~ I enjoy the quietness of winter, but when the weather gets warmer and there are other signs of springtime, I am ready for new growth and working in our flowerbeds. There are a few Eastern Bluebirds here during the winter, but we begin seeing more as springtime approaches. […]
Birds and a Horse
~~~ Photos from the end of February and early March. ~~~ It isn’t often that one of our cardinals is at the feeder close to our kitchen window in good lighting. This one cooperated nicely. A male Downy Woodpecker at the mealy worm suet. It looks like it must have been windy as its feathers […]
Mid-Week Drive
~~~ Photos from Wednesday, February 24 ~~~ Throughout the winter, we have been trying to go for a short drive in the middle of each week. On this particular day we visited friends in a retirement community. They live in an apartment, so visitors are welcome – with masks. It was nice seeing new scenery […]
Sunset on the Snow
Photos from February 21 Look on the bright side. Contentment with your situation breeds satisfaction. Be a peacemaker Your attitude is more important than your aptitude.
Jana’s Bridal Shower – Part 3
Sunday, March 14 – My final post from the shower. Since Deb doesn’t have a blog, I asked her to send photos that she thinks I may not have gotten. I will mark her photos. ~~~ Posed Photos with Jana A group of friends This took me back to when Renee and Jana were school […]
Jana’s Bridal Shower – Part 2
Continued from yesterday’s post A Variety of Pictures with Her Attendants Deb took many of the attendant pictures. The second, third and sixth are mine. Left to Right: Julia (bridesmaid), Jana, Caitlin (bridesmaid) and Emily (maid of honor). Mackenzie (bridesmaid) was unable to attend. Jana and Caitlin Jana and Julia Jana and Emily. Emily is […]
Jana’s Bridal Shower – Part 1
Sunday, March 14. 11 am to 2 pm drop-in brunch. For our granddaughter, Jana, who is marrying Austin Garber in May. Our daughter Deb and I were asked to take pictures of the day. Deb arrived early and took pictures until 12:30 – before she needed to go home. I stayed until the end and […]
Foggy, Wintry Morning
Mid-February Remember that God values you for who you are, not what you do. The difference between mediocre and excellent is usually a very small amount of effort. To belittle is to be little. Be one who says positive things about others. Be loyal to your spouse. Express admiration in public.
Gracie’s on West Main with Friends
Wednesday, March 10 – 1:00 PM I love reading all the chalk quotes in this restaurant in Leola. I understand that Gracie writes them. Inge, Cerwin, Barbara, Sam, Peg and Bunny. We have each (except Barbara) served with Transport For Christ for many years and are still involved with TFC Global in various ways. We […]
Snow Geese & Tundra Swans
Tuesday, March 9 – Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area This was our second trip to Middle Creek Wildlife area this year – a record for us – to see the migrating Snow Geese and Tundra Swans. You can tell we are retired. 🙂 Our first sighting of them was from across the lake while driving […]
Three Snowy Days in Early February
A nearby creek There were lots of birds hanging around our birdfeeders. I am glad for a spring-like day in our area today, but it is fun to remember what it looked like around here one month ago.