The Final Game
Tuesday Evening, August 11 We were back the next night to watch the final game of the championship games. If you read my blog last night, you will remember that White Oak Red won the first two games (in the best of five) in the championship series and Chiques Gold won the next two – […]
Championship Game
Monday Evening, August 10 We had only gotten to one church game this summer, so when we heard that our church’s Red Team was in the championship playoffs, we made time to get there. Preparing for the game against Chiques Gold. White Oak Red went into this championship with an advantage of having already won two of […]
A Birthday Party For Bryson – The Party
Saturday Afternoon, August 8 Brothers Bryson is Elvin’s grandson. I liked the “speed” marks on the cake. 🙂 Bailey and Peyton watching the candle lighting. Singing “Happy Birthday” Held by his mom He was more interested in the cars than in the cake. Yum! The icing is good. Grandma High His mom decided it would be […]
A Birthday Party For Bryson – The Place
Saturday Afternoon, August 8 This was one of the nicest playgrounds I have ever seen. The birthday boy – our great-nephew. This party was for his 2nd birthday. I am not sure he realized that the party was all about him – but he had lots of fun. The pavilion and playground Aunt Crystal and Uncle Jakey […]
Visiting Great-Grandma High
Friday Evening, August 7 Miss K helped me feed the birds before we left to have supper with her Great-grandma High. Going to visit Great-grandma – pushing Little K. After supper Judi played a song for Grandma in one of the visiting areas. A picture with grandma before they catch an early flight out of Harrisburg […]
Relaxing With Our Houseguests
Wednesday Evening, August 4 and Thursday, August 5 Reuben and Judi spent part of the evening (after their day in court) having fun with their children. The next morning I relaxed on our patio – with coffee, bread, and my Nook – where I keep my devotional readings. It is kind of difficult to concentrate […]
A Day In Court
Wednesday, August 5 This was the day I kept Reuben and Judi’s little ones while they were in court concerning Little K’s adoption. Our daughter Deb brought Lydia back to our house so she could help me care for the little ones. Deb rescues many orphaned baby animals during the spring and summer months (deer, raccoons, squirrels, […]
Going To The Airport
Monday, August 3 I took this picture just after dropping my camera. I thought I had my purse and camera strap in my hand, but I had my purse strap twice – consequently my camera fell from my lap to the concrete floor when I got out of our van. The lens cover shattered, but […]
The First Weekend In August
This is what the moon looked like when I woke up on Saturday morning, August 1. ~ I love getting awake to a beautiful moon. This is what I saw in our kitchen when I woke up on Sunday morning, August 2. ~ I love getting awake to a note like this. Jana and a few […]
Supper With Inge at Inn 422
Thursday evening, July 30 Inge and I have worked together with TFC (mostly via computer) for more than twenty years. It was maybe late 2006 or early 2007 when I began doing all bulk mailings for TFC. This included doing the monthly, single mailings of the Highway News & Good News. Before doing a bulk mailing I run […]
The End of July
A pretty cardinal An afternoon rain A beautiful orange “blue moon” I love beautiful birds, summer rain, and the moon coming up over a corn field.
John J Jeffries
Saturday evening, July 25 This meal was to celebrate Roy’s birthday Lydia got to celebrate with us because she was going to spend the next week and a half with Roy and Deb. Tobacco leaf chairs – because John J. Jeffries Restaurant is part of a large complex that used to be a tobacco warehouse […]
Pleasant Surprise
Today, August 14 We were surprised when two of Mother High’s brothers stopped in to visit her this afternoon when we were there. All three live in different areas of Landis Homes. Amos was surprised to find John there when he arrived fifteen minutes later. John (next to Cerwin) will be 100 in December. Amos […]
Highlights of Three Beautiful Days in July
July 22, 23, & 24 How is this for a Wednesday morning highlight – our great-grandson, Anthony, and his aunt, our granddaughter, Lydia? Anthony was here for a short time while his mom (Abby) ran a few errands. These three are cell phone pictures so we could send pictures to his grandma (Diane) in Maine. Love that […]
Evening Sky and Sunset
Tuesday Evening, July 21 It was a beautiful evening to be outside. When I saw the sun beginning to set, I knew I wanted to stay outside a bit longer. I’m glad I live in this beautiful countryside.