Cousin’s Week – Day 1 – Great-Grandma Day – Part 1
Monday, July 13 Our day began when I picked up Gloria, Jared, Jesse, Ian, and Jana – and their luggage – then went grocery shopping. After putting the groceries away, we picked up Diana at work and went to Manheim Twin Kiss for lunch (above). When we first began Cousin’s Week, there were usually ten or […]
The High Reunion
Sunday Afternoon, July 12 Cerwin’s cousin John was grilling hamburgers and hot dogs when we arrived at High Sports for the lunchtime reunion. The pavilion is located in a pretty area next to the miniature golf course. Prayer before the meal. There is a tent next to the pavilion to give more space. I had […]
Ohio Truck Rally – Mount Hope Auction
Saturday, July 11 We followed this interesting cycle for several miles… …then to our surprise, they turned into Mt. Hope Auction. This is a sampling of Saturday at the Ohio Truck Rally. If you want to see many more pictures, go to my Facebook album – https://www.facebook.com/doris.j.high/media_set?set=a.10153010420197322.1073741849.612697321&type=3¬if_t=like I asked for permission to photograph it. I think […]
Ohio Truck Rally – Parade of Trucks
Friday morning, July 10 We arrived at Mount Hope Auction just before 10 AM. Cerwin helped Jason Nussbaum and a volunteer set up a canopy where the grill was going to be placed. My job was to photograph the activities. That sounds like tough duty. 🙂 All Events Rental set up tables and chairs. Cerwin […]
More Beauty in Ohio Amish Country
Friday Morning, July 10 Enjoy the scenery as we slowly travel over country roads. I missed my dad. He would have enjoyed this drive. This horse was as interested in me as I was of it. Oh, I enjoyed that. I hope you did too. ~~~ Our next stop will be Mount Hope Auction where the Ohio Truck Rally […]
Beauty in Ohio Amish Country
Friday Morning, July 10 We woke up to a warm, drizzly morning in Berlin, Ohio I walked one mile on the motel treadmill (while Cerwin watched the news in our room) before exploring the gardens and area around our motel. The outside entrance to our room. The patio area. Though the rain had stopped, many leaves and […]
Traveling To Ohio For The Truck Rally
Thursday, July 9 It was a beautiful, slightly hazy morning as we headed west. Tunnels are familiar to those who travel through the mountains on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Because we’ve had lots of rain, foliage is lush and green. Trucks always get my prayerful attention. Breezewood was our first stop – for breakfast. This was the most attractive Bob […]
Jesse’s Birthday Party
Saturday Evening, July 4 His birthday was a few days earlier, but this was the first date that worked for a party. Jesse and Grandpa Josh and Allie waiting for supper. Jesse’s choice for his birthday meal: sausage sandwiches, French bread, and buttered noodles. 🙂 Opening gifts. Ice cream cake Then we went outside to […]
Night Lights
Friday evening, July 3 Our three youngest grandchildren were here for the evening, and just before dark decided to catch lightening bugs (maybe you call them fireflies). If you look closely, you can see a few lightening bugs in these pictures. I gave them each a plastic, deli container. When they were finished, they opened […]
Taking Down Dead Trees In Our Woodlot
Thursday, July 2 Because I watched Amos cut down my brother’s large tree at the homestead last fall, I recommended that Cerwin call him. When he discussed the tree situation with my family a few weeks ago, Marlin, Nancy and Anne (who live in our same woodlot) mentioned that they would like an estimate on having him cut down some […]
A Gift Basket ~ Two Visits ~ A Sunset
Tuesday, June 30 and Wednesday, July 1 This is the only thing I bought at the Truck Rally Auction. Cerwin bought a few things, but this was my purchase. The pretty napkins and, plates, bowls, and plastic ware in the basket. Our granddaughter Lydia prepared the meal for us one day while I closed the books […]
Rally Celebration at Lebanon Expo
Sunday, June 28 By Sunday morning, the sun was shining, but leftover rain drops from the day before were on each truck that was still on the grounds. The Browns were back for another delightful, inspiring Gospel concert. I love the Sunday morning worship session. It is always more relaxed than the day before. I always […]
Pennsylvania Truck Rally – Children’s Reptile Program
Saturday Afternoon, June 27 This post should have been ahead of last night’s entry, but I guess it won’t matter if the last two entries are not in chronological order. 🙂 Jesse Rothacker with Forgotten Friends is a Truck Rally favorite – of the children and adults. Since Jere helped Jesse find his spot in […]
Pennsylvania Truck Rally – The Evening Program
Saturday, June 27 Our evening program began with a half-hour concert by The Browns, Le Mars, Iowa. They are without a doubt one of my favorite gospel music groups, and I love when they add an Irish lilt to their songs. We had a great crowd for a cool, rainy evening. Two brothers, a sister, […]
Pennsylvania Truck Rally – Children’s Activities
Saturday, June 27 We were supposed to have a regular climbing wall, but it was not workable when we had to move inside – so this was a nice replacement. Jared going up the wall. This is what it looks like on the other end – the person who is holding the rope for the one climbing […]