Gooseneck Loosestrife and Something to Ponder
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Jesse Bought a Car
I am going to miss this – when grandchildren bring their first car to our place. Jesse is our youngest. Hopefully, our great grandchildren who live in the area will do this too. 🙂 Jesse had been driving the family Jeep for the past two years. Now he has his own – new to him […]
Field Morning Glory and Something to Ponder
These are pretty, but have become an invasive weed in our yard. ~~~ Something To Ponder ~~~
Asiatic Dayflower and Something to Ponder
It was fun to learn that this tiny flower is an Asiatic Dayflower. Before checking with my flower app, I thought of it as a weed. ~~~ Something to Ponder ~~~
Lunch at Knight and Day Restaurant with TFC Friends
~~~ Wednesday, July 16 ~~~ Rachel, Glenn, Cerwin, Inge, Bunny, Peg, Kathy and Sam It was our quarterly lunch get together with those in our area who are retired from Transport For Christ. What fun to catch up on each other’s lives.
Views of the Road from Our Kitchen Window
~~~ Photos from June 30 to July 18 ~~~ June 30 – the morning after a heavy rain. July 6 July 8 – Another rainy day July 9 July 11 – A foggy morning July 11 – Afternoon – our brother-in-law Marlin mowing along the road for the Homestead. July 13 – Are you noticing […]
Birthday Lunch with Jesse
It was fun to celebrate Jesse’s 18th birthday at Two Cousin’s in Manheim – July 13. Jesse is our youngest grandchild and is having fun dreaming and planning for his future after his final year of high school – 2025-2026. He will be spending most of his final year of high school in Automotive Service […]
We Are Excited About the Birth of Our 20th Great Grandchild.
From our granddaughter Jenna’s Facebook page. “We welcomed sweet little Estella Mae to our family on July 11th! She fits in perfectly and we are so happy she’s here.” Shared with permission. Estella with her older sisters, Harper and Jade. The new family of six: Dustan, Harper, Jenna, Estella, Jade and Drake.
Marasmiaceae Mushrooms
I enjoy seeing mushrooms in our yard during this rainy, humid season of summer. The big highlight on my phone app says, “Do not eat these. They are poisonous.”
The Cornfield Next to Our House
Planting corn in the field beside our yard was very late this year due to so much rain. It was finally planted on June 25 when the field was dry. Corn in this field is often 5 to 6 foot tall by this time of year. I love watching new corn coming up out of […]
Supper at Yoder’s
~~~ Thursday, July 10 ~~~ Howard and Pat (from Connecticut) usually spend a week or so in Lancaster County each summer – mostly to go to Sight and Sound. They often contact us about meeting them at Yoder’s for a buffet supper. Howard has been involved with Transport For Christ almost from its beginnings in […]
Our First Great Grand Dog
We met Ana for the first time this week, even though Anthony has been keeping us updated with pictures that came from her owner. This is a business adventure with his parents as they raise her to have puppies in a few years when she is mature. Anthony’s job is to train and care for […]
A New Update on the Feed Lot at the Homestead
In a previous post I told you about installing the rafters over the newly enlarged feedlot. This week they began installing the roof and finishing the siding on the south end of the Homestead barn. They were working on other details and the siding during the week. Today they are adding the finishing touches. If […]
A Birthday Breakfast with Roy and Deb
~~~ Tuesday, July 8 ~~~ This restaurant is one of Roy and Deb’s favorite’s and is not far from their house. We had an hour drive. I love a pretty drive on a nice summer day. Roy, Deb, Cerwin, and Me – a photo by our delightful waitress. I rarely get French toast or waffles […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Elizabeth
We love you! Grandpa and Grandma High