Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Saturday Morning, May 28 One of Ian’s summer jobs is mowing for our neighbor, which is how he became aware that she would like to have a small tree removed. He recruited his dad, grandpa, and younger brothers to help with the project. Thanks, Ian, for taking your job seriously.
Sunday, May 22 Oh, what fun to share birthday celebrations with our grandchildren and watch them grow in stature and maturity. On this day we were celebrating Jared’s 12th birthday. Jere and Kristen made a delicious lunch – including smoked chicken. Then it was time for birthday cake. Posing for pictures and listening to the […]
May 21 to June 3 This beautiful Ring-necked Pheasant was in a neighboring field when we returned to our house following Jared and Chelsey’s wedding. The next morning – on the way to Sunday school – there was a Trumpeter Swan in the field across from us. I am not sure that I ever saw one […]
Saturday Evening, May 21 Umbrellas were needed as we walked into Manheim Community Farm Show Exhibition Center I asked him for permission to take a picture of their gift. 🙂 Punch bowl attendants – Jenna, Dustan, and Stephanie – whose husband, Andrew, was not at the table when I took the picture. The bride and […]
Saturday Afternoon, May 21 – White Oak Church of the Brethren Can you tell that they are involved in farming? The Reception Parking Attendants were posing for a picture when we arrived. The preachers – Ron and Mike – trying to figure out what to do with the boutonnières. Parents Prayer Mr. & Mrs. Jared […]
Saturday Afternoon, May 21 – a few final pictures before the wedding I was Larry’s dreaded paparazzi at the pre-wedding pictures. 🙂 Waiting while the Becker family pictures were taken. I missed getting pictures of the Harnly family. Chelsey’s sisters wanted me to take pictures of their individual families, so it must have been during […]
Pre-wedding photos on Saturday afternoon, May 21 While Korina – the wedding photographer – took specialized photos, I looked around to see what was going on outside of the posed pictures. David and Sophie – whose wedding is coming up soon – asked if I would take a few pictures of them. They are so […]
More pre-wedding pictures from Saturday Afternoon, May 21 Regan getting his boutonnière Kevin and Amy’s family Kevin, Amy with their girls – Heidi, Miranda, and Lindsey Moving to the next photo location. ~~~ More pictures tomorrow evening.
Saturday Afternoon, May 21 Chelsey and her parents It appears that the guys just got their boutonnières. Larry and Karen Ashlea, Larry, Karen, Travis With their parents: Marlin, Nancy, Chelsey, Jared, Donna, Leon Chelsey and her friend Sophie Kylee – the youngest flower girl Her ride ~~~ Part 4 tomorrow night
Saturday Afternoon, May 21 Waiting for their turn in the photoshoot. Chelsey’s oldest sister Karen making sure the dress is okay for pictures. So Chelsey does the same thing for her sister Melissa. Father, sister, and brother-in-law of the groom. Travis (nephew of the bride), Larry (brother-in-law of the bride), and Leon (father of the […]
Saturday Afternoon, May 21 These pictures were taken at a nearby property a few hours before their wedding. I was there to do the candid photos and a few family pictures while photographer Korina Wenger did the professional photography. Korina had an assistant (Shontel Stoner) who also did some candid photography. Cerwin talking to my […]
Saturday Morning, May 21 TFC’s Lancaster Chapter meets at Landis Homes each May so one of the men can join them. He has been at Landis Homes since a medical situation took away his ability to walk. We didn’t fit in the special room so had breakfast in the dining room. After breakfast we fit in […]
Saturday Morning, May 21 Jere always takes his children out for breakfast on or near their birthday. When he made plans to take Jared out for his 12th birthday, Jared asked if Grandpa and Grandma could come. We didn’t think it would suit us because we were going to an 8:00 AM prayer breakfast. When Jere […]
Friday, May 20 This was our annual deluxe manicures and pedicures. At Christmastime we gave everyone a list of things they could choose to do for their 2016 birthday gift. These three chose manicures and pedicures – Jana, Abby, and Deb. Deb came from southern Lancaster County and arrived a few minutes after the rest of us, and […]
It was a beautiful day in our yard. I think this robin must have “heard” a worm on our patio, because it was here for quite awhile. Then a mockingbird came by. Mr. Cardinal was looking for sunflower seeds. Our lilac bush has gotten quite large – and smells delightful. Lilacs and early summer seem to […]