Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Deb
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Retirement Party for Cerwin’s Brother, Elvin
Sunday Evening, August 19 How did we get to this age so quickly where both brothers are now retired – kind of. 🙂 Elvin sold his construction business at the end of July – but will help the new owner when necessary – and Cerwin retired from trucking in 2006, but continues to serve with […]
The Wedding of Caleb & Renee and Nathan & Lauree – Part 6
Saturday Evening, August 18 – Reception – Dancing and the Cake Father/Daughter dance – Fred and Lauree. I didn’t get a photo of Fred and Renee since I was a bit more focused on Lauree. 🙂 Mother/Son dance – Nate and Chris Caleb and Renee’s cake Nate and Lauree’s cake Cupcakes for the guests Nate […]
The Wedding of Caleb & Renee and Nathan & Lauree – Part 5
Saturday Evening, August 18 – The Reception – Meal and Dancing Caleb and Renee’s first dance as husband and wife Nate and Lauree watching them Nate and Lauree’s first dance as a married couple. Following the two dances, Cerwin was invited to ask a blessing on the meal. Justin and Jordan. They are not brothers, […]
The Wedding of Caleb & Renee and Nathan & Lauree – Part 4
Saturday Evening, August 18 – The Reception – Arrival Jeff and Chris’ old Chevy held the gifts. The reception was held in the Beiler’s yard overlooking Manheim. Enjoying hors d’oeuvres While waiting for the wedding parties to arrive, Jere and Kristen thought it would be a good time for a photo. I decided that it […]
The Wedding of Caleb & Renee and Nathan & Lauree – Part 3
Saturday Evening, August 18 Following the wedding each family took time for photos – the formal ones were taken before the wedding. These shots are of our family – while Lauree was with her family. Nate with his parents Jeff and Nate Nate and Chris A family picture – Jordan, Donovan, Diana, Cerwin, Me, Jeff, […]
The Wedding of Caleb & Renee and Nathan & Lauree – Part 2
Saturday Afternoon, August 18 Continued from my previous post… Fred Wiegand sharing a blessing to his daughters and their grooms. Caleb sharing his love and vows with Renee The ring Renee sharing her love and vows with Caleb Nate telling Lauree about his love for her and sharing his vows I think this had something […]
The Wedding of Caleb & Renee and Nathan & Lauree – Part 1
Saturday Afternoon, August 18 We were excited to be invited to the double wedding of our grandson Nate, his bride, Lauree, her sister Renee, and her groom Caleb. It was originally planned to be in this beautiful cove at The Vineyard, but rain (maybe storms) was predicted, so it was moved inside – next to […]
The Timbers
Friday Evening, August 17 This was Roy’s choice for a birthday meal. This isn’t far from us, but I don’t remember ever eating here. In this photo Roy is talking to Deb. Roy came from work and Deb arrived from home. You will also notice our Maine daughter, Diane, between Roy and Cerwin. She is […]
Blue Sky
I took these two pictures for two reasons… One: Because we have seen a lot of cloudy skies this summer. It was nice to see a beautiful sky on Thursday afternoon. Two: Because I just had my camera sensor cleaned and I wanted to see if they did a good job. Perfect Image did a […]
Crepe Myrtle
I am especially enjoying our crepe myrtle bush this summer, because we thought the cold winter had killed it. We had to trim several branches, but the rest filled in with beautiful flowers. Facts and information from the Internet: It flowers and makes you gasp. Crepe myrtle is also known as the crape myrtle, and […]
There is Rarely a Year That I Don’t Have Geraniums
From the Internet: Geranium, also known as crane’s bill, can be found throughout the world, but are native to the temperate climate of South Africa. The common name “cranesbill” refers to the seed capsule that looks like a crane’s bill. The beak-like column will burst open when ripe and casts the seeds over a distance. […]
Hummingbird
I never tire of seeing these tiny birds at the feeder.
Another Mushroom Saga
Wednesday, August 8 to Monday, August 13 I was surprised to discover five more mushrooms growing – in the same area as the two large ones of the other week. By the next day there were seven. Yes, I can count, there is one slightly hidden – third from the right. These were much smaller […]
New Exterior Light Bulbs for the TFC Office and Shop
Wednesday, August 8 Cerwin and Glenn spent several hours installing new exterior light bulbs at the TFC Office and Shop. Thanks to Ruth and Carol for taking these pictures. Thanks to our friend Charles Cassel for the use of his man-lift. We live nineteen miles from the office and do not often see the area […]
Evening Rainbow
Tuesday, August 7 It just felt like a rainbow-kind-of-evening. When I looked to the west, I could see the sun shining through raindrops. As I walked out of our driveway – beyond the trees – with raindrops falling on my head – I was pleased to see a beautiful rainbow. Seeing a rainbow always reminds […]