Birds of May
One of my favorite things about the arrival of May is: I see birds that aren’t usually at our feeders. Remember this picture of a male rose-breasted Grosbeak from several days ago? This is his mate – the female. She is pretty in her own way, but not as brilliant as the male. This is another […]
Make-A-Wish – York
Sunday, May 1 It was a cold, rainy morning as we headed to the York Make-A-Wish gathering place at Battlefield Harley-Davidson, Gettysburg. Bill (left) is TFC’s York Chapter Contact Person and is coordinator between us and York/Gettysburg Make-A-Wish for this event. Our first visitor came for prayer. We were glad to be inside the dry, warm chapel. There was […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Anthony
We love you, Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma
Church Baseball Tournament – Part 3
Saturday Afternoon, April 30 By the time I took this picture, it was 3:37 PM. The teams had been playing since 8:30 AM, but were still going strong Meanwhile – as the boys of summer played – the dandelion in the next field displayed their yellow and white colors.. Getting ready to slide Red won that game, […]
Church Baseball Tournament – Part 2
Saturday, April 30 – continued from last night. I will begin tonight’s entry with our grandson, Nathan, up to bat. Nate’s older brother, Jordan, is helping him coach the Red team. I’m not sure if Jordan and Grandpa are discussing baseball or hunting. 🙂 Enjoy more baseball action as the tournament continues. Our grandson-in-law Dustan is […]
Church Baseball Tournament – Part 1
I have lots of pictures of our church’s fundraising tournament on Saturday, April 30. I am going to post them in 3 entries so the guys, their friends and parents can see the action. We missed the first two games – because it was early (8:30) and it was a cold morning. We arrived for the 10:30 game. […]
National Spanish Honor Society
April 28, 2016 We were honored to be invited to this ceremony for our granddaughter Jana. El Colegio Manheim Central presenta La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica Capitulo la Sabiduria Ceremonia de Iniciacion Translation: Manheim Central High School presents the National Spanish Honor Society, Wisdom Chapter Induction Ceremony We learned that Jana’s Spanish name is Josefina. With […]
Rose-breasted Grosbeak & Northern Mockingbird
Thursday, May 28 I was pleased when I looked outside the other day and saw a male Rose-breasted Grosbeak. We only see them during the spring and summer months – and not real often. He was a treasure to my eyes. After the grosbeak flew away – and I was still birdwatching – this mockingbird came […]
A Delightful Day With Family
Sunday Afternoon and Evening – April 24 Nsimba and Elizabeth wanted some new pictures. I chose a few of my favorites. Our great-grandson, Anthony, likes to be outside. Since it was a warm day I gave him some things to do with water. After his parents took him home for a nap (They live less than […]
Baptizing
Sunday Morning, April 24 Ron (center with Bible) opened the service with a devotional. On this beautiful Sunday (following morning worship) five young girls would be baptized. Each one had recently made a public decision to follow Christ. Baptisms are always a day of rejoicing for our congregations. Delaney had her left arm in a […]
Cerwin’s 75th Birthday Party
Saturday Evening, April 23 I was pleased that Jere and Kristen were able to host this party – and they seemed to have a lot of fun decorating their barn and preparing a fabulous meal. They used a hunting theme. Snack mix for the girls… …and for the boys I ordered the cake without knowing their […]
Happy Birthday to Our Favorite Kristen
We love you! Daddy & Mother
A Puppy Cast ~ Two Briskets ~ A Birthday ~ A Pretty Tree
Friday, April 22 Jere and Kristen’s new pup, Colt, seems to have a tendon problem and is wearing a cast to stabilize his leg and a neck “tire” to protect the cast from being chewed apart. He is a bit handicapped, but still enjoys playing with a ball. Two of the four briskets that Jere is smoking for […]
Green Fields ~ Yellow Birds ~ Old Pine Trees
Wednesday, April 20 The neighbor was turning his grass to dry it for harvest. The male goldfinches are a brilliant yellow right now. We had Amos and his helpers here to take down three old pine trees that were getting ragged and spindly. They fed them into their wood chipper which ate them right up and spit […]
Springtime in Our Yard
Tuesday, April 19 May Apples in the woods behind our yard. Some wild violets in among the may apples. Tulips on the trash heap in the thick woods area. A neighbor was working in his field. Our dogwood trees are pretty this year. We have enjoyed our tulips. I brought a few inside. Then added a […]
Youth Group Singing Program
Sunday Evening, April 17 – White Oak Church of the Brethren Our youth group did a fabulous job of singing and honoring the Lord – led by John Diffenderfer. The Theme: Attributes of God Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! How Deep the Father’s Love for Us The Great Physician Amazing Grace (My Chains are […]