Choosing Avalon ~ Preparing for the 2 PM Performance on Sunday
Sunday Afternoon, November 20 Hair and makeup began shortly after noon for the last two performances. A dressing area Adjusting a spotlight The stage is ready Lunch was provided for the cast and crew People began arriving early to make sure they got seats. Tap shoes The hair and makeup room was a flurry of […]
Choosing Avalon – Dress Rehearsal
Friday afternoon and evening, November 18 I enjoyed doing photos for this play by Nicole Yutzy of Born To Be Different Productions. I was there for stage setup, hair and makeup, and dress rehearsal for Act 1. Enjoy the pictures. If you want to see each of the pictures from this photo shoot, go to my Facebook page […]
At Trip to Greensboro, North Carolina
November 6, 7, and 8 Cerwin needed to do some maintenance on the Greensboro, North Carolina, chapel, but we had trouble finding three days in a row when nothing else was going on. Finally we decided to leave after taking Josh and Allie out to lunch on the 6th (see last nights post) and travel […]
Church and Lunch for Allie’s Birthday
Sunday, November 6 Our 2016 birthday date with Allie included going to church with them. In the entrance area They attend a satellite church (Lititz Campus) so the sermon is by livestream from the Lancaster Church. I enjoyed watching Josh and Allie taking notes on the bulletin in an area where notes are encouraged to be […]
Going Back to Early November
Now that we are home – after interrupting my regular posting to show you the wedding pictures – I will go back to when Jere and Kristen’s three youngest boys were with us for two weeks.I went to their house each school evening to get the boys. Since they live only a mile away – and […]
A Relaxing Sunday in Maine and Traveling Home on Monday
Sunday, November 13 After worshiping with friends at Brunswick Church of the Brethren and enjoying a baked potato bar lunch in the fellowship hall, we had a relaxing afternoon at Mark and Diane’s house. Now that the wedding was over, Diane had time to enjoy Anthony. Anthony’s mom, Abby, showing him something on her cell phone. Anthony loves books about […]
Nsimba & Elizabeth’s Wedding ~ Part 2
Saturday, November 12 Nsimba and Elizabeth returning to the room after the recessional. Posing for a few photos Outside photos While walking around looking for audience pictures, I caught Damon working on the sound system. Mark giving directions for the next part of the afternoon. Entrance of the wedding party Greeting Elizabeth and Nsimba before hors […]
Nsimba & Elizabeth’s Wedding ~ Part 1
Saturday, November 12 The girls dressed in our hotel room. Photographer – Denise Lily Elizabeth’s mom, Diane, (our oldest daughter) helped with her dress. Our daughter Deb came to help with the veil Time to go downstairs. They waited in an area away from those arriving for the wedding. One of them mentioned that they were nervous. Elizabeth […]
Wedding Preparations & Lunch
Saturday, November 12 Outside the Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, Maine Leaves were still pretty in this area Preparing the room I liked this view outside the window. Table decorations The color of your name tag indicated your choice of lunch – lasagna or chicken This banner was made by one of Nsimba’s English teachers. Registration A […]
Friday – Preparing for the Wedding
A few more pictures of wedding preparations on Friday afternoon and evening. Christmas cactus for the gift table. Abby steaming the wedding dress. Hannah trimming flowers for table decorations. Location of the wedding – Hilton Garden Inn, Auburn, Maine. Wedding practice at Lewiston Church of the Brethren Dennis (pastor) talking to Nsimba, and Hannah visiting with Mark’s […]
Getting Ready for the Wedding
Thursday, November 10 Now that I’ve given you a sampling of wedding pictures, (and we are home in Pennsylvania) I will go back to the day of our arrival in Maine. It was early (5 am) on Thursday when we stopped to pick up Elizabeth’s brother Josiah who lives about 45 minutes from our place – and […]
Nsimba and Elizabeth
We had a full Sunday, visiting with Mark and Diane and their church family – then tonight we took Nsimba and Elizabeth and Mark and Diane to the hotel restaurant for supper. Since I don’t have a lot of time for posting pictures (and we leave Maine early tomorrow), I chose a favorite of mine from yesterday’s wedding.
The Beauty of Faith-Filled People
I posted this because of a response from a server at the wedding yesterday. We were among the last to leave the room because we were helping Mark and Diane gather things they brought. When we thanked one of the servers she said, “We are not used to this kind of kindness. This was really […]
Highlights from Today’s Wedding
Our day began with a noon meal for the family and those involved in the wedding. Nsimba was dressed in celebration garb from Africa. We were honored that Nsimba’s second cousin (beautiful yellow head dressing) and her family from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and a friend who grew up in the same village (plaid shirt on the left) […]
There’s a Wedding in Our Family Today!
I am interrupting my regular posting schedule to bring you an update on today’s wedding of our granddaughter Elizabeth to Nsimba – especially for his family who cannot be here. These pictures are from yesterday, Friday, November 11. Sarah putting a bow on a beautiful cactus Abby steaming the wedding dress Hannah preparing table decorations Elizabeth and […]
My 55th High School Reunion
Saturday evening, October 29 It was a beautiful evening to drive to General Sutter Inn in nearby Lititz. I told Cerwin, “I think this is the wrong place. These are all old people. 🙂 Each class member received a button with their graduation picture on it and spouses received a regular name tag. There was an hour for […]
Roses ~ Lunch ~ Travel Home – Longwood Gardens
The Rose Garden Inge and I enjoyed a delicious lunch in Longwood Café. My lunch: Chili con carne, pumpernickel roll, and a lemon tart. Yum! After lunch Inge and I enjoyed a walk-around together – even enjoyed listening to one of the pianos – which was on automatic player mode. Then it was time to leave Kennett […]