Sunday, April 26 Each year we have a meal with friends to celebrate the ladies birthdays – all in February. Sometimes the celebration is in February – other times the host waits until it is warmer outside. This year Gene and Emma Jean (Cookie to us) were the hosts. Gene, Cookie, and Cerwin Clockwise: Gerald, Marcy, Mark, Gene, Cookie, […]
Trees are green. Flowers are blooming. It is finally warm outside. Our yard We don’t have to go to Washington DC to see cherry blossoms. Weeping Cherry We thought the azalea bush died from the cold winter, but it is currently in full bloom. Forsythia Tulips Yes, it is a beautiful time of year.
Saturday Evening, April 24 Sarah (our next door neighbor) messaged me a few days earlier, asking if I would go with her to a local property where many students go to take prom pictures. She wanted pictures of her son Alex and his prom date. When I got in the car, Sarah gave me the address, and I realized that we were […]
Saturday, April 25 We didn’t have a lot of time to be at our church’s baseball tournament this year, but went for lunch, because we wanted to help raise funds for the ones chosen this year. Our grandson Nate is coaching “Red.” We got there about noon when the homerun derby was going on. Spectators Our “soon-to-be grandson”, Dustan […]
We were home from our road trip just one day when the envelope printer in my office died. The repairman said, “You have a really old printer.” A new one had to be ordered because he could not find a motherboard anywhere in the country. The next day Longenecker’s came to repair my clothes dryer that […]
Wednesday, April 22 One of the good things about being home again is watching my birds. This cardinal was enjoying a bath. It must have been rain water, because I hadn’t cleaned or filled the bird bath yet. His lady was on the ground searching for seeds. Cerwin’s birthday supper at RD’s with Deb, Roy, […]
Monday, April 20 We left Dayton, Ohio, in rain on Monday – the final day of this road trip. Before long the skies began to clear. It was still cool and damp when we stopped for our first break. After many days in the north country, I was delighted to see signs of spring. Cerwin thought […]
Sunday, April 19 We were out of the motel early because we had a two-hour drive to church – and there was a time change partway through the drive (Central to Eastern Standard), so we left at 6 AM to get to Cutler Ridge by 9 AM. We thought this was a clever advertisement. Then […]
We love You! Daddy & Mother
Saturday, April 18 This was our view as we drove down the hill from our cabin at Camp Victory on Saturday morning. Before long we were driving by many Amish farms. This large ear of corn took us by surprise. Cerwin stopped and backed up so I could get a picture. Someone told us it was designed […]
Friday, April 17 It was a beautiful day for a five-hour drive to Zumbro Falls, Minnesota – southeast of where Bob and Doris live. Not long after we left their house on Friday morning, I noticed these two sandhill cranes almost camouflaged in the field. There were many opportunities to look for reflections in lakes and rivers.. These […]
Friday Morning, April 17 Before we say goodbye to them, I have a few more pictures. This one is from the end of their driveway. Their many white birch trees add great beauty to the property. I am not sure what kind of fungus was growing on this tree, but it was kind of pretty. […]
Thursday, April 16 This was our last sunset while visiting Bob and Doris. This picture was taken from the dock toward the house. Like I said last night – If I lived next to this lake, I would have to retire so I could take lots of pictures.
Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17 This is Bob and Doris’ back yard. It is unusual to not see or hear water fowl during this time of year. Bulrushes that survived the cold winter. There were many red-winged blackbirds who perched on them and did everything they could to get my attention with their noisy song. […]
Thursday, April 16 Bob and Doris’ neighbor Frank came to show Cerwin the little machine he designed. I don’t understand how things like this work, but it makes sense to Cerwin. It operates by heat and sounds like a hit and miss engine. I am not a machinist, but it is easy to see that Frank’s skill is […]
Thursday, April 16 Before washing buckets, lids, and hoses, the cooker was put away until maple syrup time next spring. Being backed into it’s storage spot. Wheels are removed… …and put in the shed (by Jeremiah). There it will rest until next cooking season. Then it was time to begin washing 308 buckets and lids. […]
