It was Diane’s last week with us (of three weeks). She was here for the birth of their granddaughter Natalie, Austin and Jana’s wedding, Hershey Family Spring Picnic and Cerwin’s 80th birthday party, plus a lot of other things we decided to do while she was here from Maine. We started June by taking her […]
I haven’t been seeing many Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks this year, so I’m treasuring the times I do. I even captured an Eastern Blue Bird in the upper left. From the Internet: The genus name of the Rose-breasted grosbeak Pheucticus comes from Ancient Greek pheuktiko, “shy”, and from pheugo, “to flee”; the specific name ludovicianus comes from […]
On one of the days that Anthony and Jasmine were here the other week, he came inside and said, “Grandma you need to do something about the ferns in the Memory Garden. I can’t even sit on any of the chairs.” 🙂 I had to admit they had taken over part of the memory garden. […]
~~~ Sunday, May 30 ~~~ We have been having unusual weekend weather recently. It is either very cold or very hot. We were in Kevin and Amy’s large equipment barn instead of in the yard like they envisioned when it was planned. 🙂 It was even too cold and rainy to open small doors. Amy […]
I have been frustrated with the skunks and raccoons that are eating birdseed – especially suet during the night. I kept finding suet holders on the ground in the morning. One morning the suet holder was even missing. It was the day we left for Heze and Kayla’s wedding in Tennessee. When we got back, […]
~~~ 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 […]
~~~ 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. […]
~~~ 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 […]
~~~ 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 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 […]
~~~ 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 […]
~~~ 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 […]
~~~ 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 […]
