Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Marcy
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma High
Traveling Home from Maine
Thursday, January 5 We left the Myers’ house shortly about 6:30 am and were soon heading south on the interstate. Sunrise created a pretty silhouette of these buildings. Leaving Maine By 8:15 we were at our usual stop for fuel and a McDonalds breakfast sandwich. I think we have been stopping at this exit for thirty years. […]
Freshly Roasted Coffee
Wednesday evening January 4 – our last evening in Maine Our son-in-law Mark enjoys roasting his own coffee and gave us a demonstration – then gave the coffee to us. 🙂 He has perfected the process quite well. They buy the beans green and roast them in an old popcorn popper – one that he keeps turning […]
Wednesday in Maine
Wednesday, January 4 Lydia and Hannah came over to enjoy the morning with us. Elizabeth stopped by on the way to work – to say goodbye because we were leaving Thursday morning. Someone thought I should take a foot shot since we were all in pretty socks – except Hannah. 🙂 Clockwise from me in the […]
Tuesday in Maine
Tuesday, January 3 I took pictures of these seed pods on a bush near Mark and Diane’s driveway while waiting for everyone to get to the car to begin our morning shopping trip. I have no idea what kind of bush it is, but thought these seed pods are rather pretty. Hannah was looking for sneakers – […]
Monday in Maine
Monday, January 2 After our visit to Cabela’s in Scarborough we enjoyed a delicious early lunch at Famous Dave’s BBQ at the other end of the parking lot. A patron saw me taking the previous picture and offered to take one with me in it. Diane’s lunch Hezekiah’s meal Cerwin’s chili and baked potato My […]
Cabela’s in Scarborough, Maine
Monday Morning, January 2 This shot of the moon was leftover in my camera from the night before when the moon and Venus were bright in the Maine sky. Morning in the Myers’ backyard. This trip to Cabela’s in Scarborough was for Heze’s 2016 birthday. Diane asked if she could be his date. 🙂 This […]
Driving to Maine
New Year’s Day 2017 We were up early (3:45 am), out of the house by 5:15 am, and on the road for two hours by daybreak. 8:00 am Crossing the Tappan Zee Bridge (8:10 am) and seeing the progress of the new bridge. We could see New York City through the bridge railings. Traveling at bridge […]
Hershey Family Christmas Brunch
Saturday Morning, December 31 Prayer by my brother Dale This Hershey gathering is my siblings and their children – and their children – and their children. Andi with their new baby Ramona Mocha punch Moravian Sugar Cake Cookies Lucy Anna Abe enjoying the farm toys Visiting Jared and Marcy playing corn hole. Nate and Vince […]
A Sunrise to Take My Breath Away
The last sunrise of the year. Take a good look at God’s wonders—they’ll take your breath away. Psalm 66:5-6 The Message
Cabela’s With Jere & Their Boys
Friday, December 30 Jere had some gift cards and asked us to go along to Cabela’s. He especially wanted his dad’s advice on a gun. Ian, Jared, Jesse, and Cerwin. Josh and Jere were behind me. If you are familiar with the Cabela’s in Hamburg, PA, you know where this moose is located. The end […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Diane
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Blackfin Blues with Roy and Deb
Wednesday, December 28 This was the scene as we turned into Roy and Deb’s road – to go out with them for supper. Just before turning into their driveway. This was for Roy’s 2016 birthday – which was in July. 🙂 He had actually chosen something else that didn’t materialize, so he decided to wait […]
They Knew Snow Was Coming
The next day it was the squirrels. I was glad there bellies were full for the snowy, icy, rainy day we had yesterday.
Our Christmas Day
Sunday, December 25 It’s nice that Jere and Kristen like cooking and entertaining – and make sure each family member has a place for lunch on Christmas Day. Jana made Grinch Punch. The red rim is sugar crystals. Our name tags were made with Scrabble squares. The coffee and dessert area Pretty decorations We took a few […]
Christmas Eve
Saturday, December 24 We love being invited to join Jere and Kristen’s family for their traditional Christmas Eve movie and meal. This year we started with an early lunch at Pizza Hut. Roy and Deb also joined us as his family lives in Florida. Jere and Kristen like to make sure all family members have something to […]