Happy Birthday Jordan
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma
August Flowers
We redid this flowerbed earlier this year and I am still enjoying the newness of it – after having been used to bushes that were planted 48 years ago. I also added a few potted flowers – something that rarely works for me because I forget to water them. I was determined to take care of […]
Church Softball
Friday evening, August 5 Our grandson Jordan was refreshing his pitching skills when we arrived. Their usual pitcher – his brother-in-law Dustan – was on call at work and had to go somewhere toward Philadelphia. Jordan said that he hadn’t pitched for awhile. Then he showed his mom how to use his apparatus to keep […]
This is Why We Are Only Seeing Rooftops These Days
It’s the time of year when we are closed in with corn fields – and I love it. I have a better view from our patio than from the previous one which was from our yard. The past two weeks have been a great mix for growing corn – heat and rain. This is what […]
Samson at Sight & Sound
Saturday evening, July 30 This is the crew that we took to Sight & Sound for their 2016 birthday. Those who chose this for their gift: Josh, Nathaniel, and Jere. We owed Josh and Jere a meal for some work they did for us, so included a stop at Outback. Notice the waiter in the background […]
A Variety of Summer Happenings
The last week of July ~~~ July 22 I’d rather see a hummingbird. Hey, squirrel that is my chair. It is so warm these days that the suet is melting. ~~~ July 25 A rain like this in summertime makes farmers smile. It also makes our flowers smile. The sun is shinning and it’s still […]
Diesel Truck Nationals at Maple Grove Speedway
Saturday, July 23 Cerwin and Chaplain Jake took the chapel and Jake’s Marmon to the speedway on Friday so they could park at our designated spot – just inside the gate. The organizers gave us the best spot on the grounds. We enjoyed watching arriving trucks. The view behind my chair and under the chapel. Our view of arriving […]
Mary Poppins at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Friday Evening, July 22 I guess it is fitting that Dutch Apple has a large apple tree next to the theatre. This was Kristen’s choice for her 2016 birthday gift, so our dinner dates were Jere and Kristen. We enjoyed a delicious meal (no pictures) before the show. You cannot take pictures during the show, […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Diana
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Josiah
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Need Your Lawn Mowed?
July 21 Jere called to see if we wanted to come over to see Ian’s new purchase. A farm lane between us and Jere’s. I love country life. Cerwin checking out Ian’s new mower. If you live in our area – Penryn/Manheim, PA – and could use help with your yard, our grandson Ian is […]
Breakfast & Pampering ~ With My Sister
Wednesday, July 20 It was a perfect morning to have a late breakfast outside at Tomato Pie Café in Lititz. This was my birthday gift to Nancy. Our fruit drinks – with soda. I think Nancy’s was peach. Mine was blueberry. Our Tomato Pie breakfast. We liked this, but prefer the actual slice of tomato […]
Taking the TFC International Chapel to Allensville Mennonite Church
Sunday, July 17 It was a beautiful Sunday morning and a scenic drive from Marietta to Belleville. We arrived in the Big Valley area about 8 AM. I had heard about yellow Amish buggies, but had never seen one. There were also Amish in black buggies going to church. I understand the yellow buggy Amish are […]
Silver Spring Baptist Church Community Picnic
Saturday evening, July 16 This evening was planned as a community outreach. This was an easy trip, as the church is only about five miles from TFC’s International Office. This guy was having fun with a traffic cone. It really did work as a megaphone. 🙂 I think this picture will work well for a morning […]
One of the Ever-Changing Days of Summer
Three squirrels! Now I know why the bird feeders are being emptied so quickly. Debbie, do you need any more pets! When I noticed that rain was coming, I went outside with my camera and was surprised to be standing in sunshine and hearing the pelting of rain on my brothers’ barn roof just a quarter […]
Bible School is Over and We are Going Home
Friday, July 15 I didn’t take pictures during Bible school on Friday evening since everything would be similar to the past two entries. I enjoyed the children’s story which emphasized that God has a place for each of us in His Kingdom. It was a bit humorous as 5 Bible characters started out in settings that confused […]