Sunday (Easter), April 5 We all awoke to the shrieking of smoke alarms – 5:30 AM – because Jere was lighting a fire in the fireplace and had the flue closed a bit too tight. We made sure to give him a lot of grief during the morning. 🙂 Deb and Kristen making breakfast. Cinnamon […]
Saturday, April 4 Early morning warmth Jesse and Deb Deb and Jared I like Roy’s shirt. Preparing breakfast A variety of pictures of the day’s activities. The children enjoyed playing an old Xbox (or something like that) game that they haven’t seen for years. Morning snow We put carrots and other things in the yard the day […]
Friday, April 3 – Good Friday This was a 16th birthday gift to Jana (from her parents) who wanted to spend a weekend in the mountains – and we were blessed to be invited to go along. We were up early, and I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful moon with clouds behind it. This was the scene […]
Tuesday Evening, March 31 Thank you, Ian, for inviting us to the science fair at your school. He did his project on the physics of a rifle. This was a project that was of special interest to Cerwin. He did this project at a neighbor’s shooting range. You can see our woodlot in the upper […]
Sunday Afternoon, March 29 We were invited to Jere and Kristen’s for birthday cake – after our visit with Cerwin’s mother. Getting her ears pulled by Daddy. When taking the previous picture, I noticed the verse on their bulletin board. Enjoying the delicious cake. Opening gifts. A devotional book and… …scarf from Allie. From Dad […]
Sunday Morning, March 29 Every so often we like to go to morning worship with Mother High in the chapel at Landis Homes. Our friend Parke was in charge of the welcome and opening devotions. Cerwin has known Parke since they were teenagers. One of the reasons we chose this day to worship with Mother […]
Saturday Evening, March 28 638 people filled Yoder’s banquet room and enjoyed a delicious meal prior to the concert. Gene served as master of ceremonies. Yoder’s does a great job of serving food to large groups. Yams and mixed vegetables. Beef and chicken Buttered noodles We change the menu every year, but buttered noodles are a […]
Friday Evening, March 27 We had a gift certificate (Christmas gift) from Jeff and Chris and thought it would be fun to use it and invite them to join us. They seemed pleased to do that and met us at 5:30 PM. I love seeing what is growing in the restaurant greenhouse and garden each time […]
I probably won’t have internet the next few days, and since I am up early today – and feeling rather sleepless – I will post today’s entry early. Thursday Evening, March 26 We were pleased to be invited to the art show presented by our local school – because our grandson Ian had a piece that was entered. Ian […]
March 24 to April 2 Spreading manure on the field to our south. Back to the manure pit Then back to the field The crops should grow well this summer! Two days later a rather ominous looking storm came through and made sure the manure was firmly soaked into the soil. The rain didn’t last long, […]
Sunday Afternoon – March 22 – After Morning Worship Someone prepared tables ahead of time in the fellowship hall. Candy for our sweet tooth. Lorraine, Doris, and Cathy slicing sandwich rolls which would be filled with hot, barbecued chicken. Joe lighting candles The kitchen was filled with cooks preparing what they brought or helping someone else. Cerwin […]
Saturday, March 21 You may have noticed that I didn’t mention Cerwin during my mud sale posts… …that’s because he was at a 75th birthday party for our friend Gene. His and Cookie’s son Mark – in black. Their other son Matthew – center – wearing brown. It sounds like the guys had a great time. […]
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Saturday, March 21 It was full in the quilt tent, making it difficult to get good pictures – but I got a few. The ones up for auction were put on an Amish clothesline – a very creative way to display them. Pretty quilts waiting to be sold. This is why I got lunch early – […]
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma
Saturday, March 21 Love her boots. I was there only fifteen minutes when I met our Canadian friends. I was so pleased to see Merle & Rita (left), because we were unable to attend the ministry banquet the night before. He is CEO of Living Hope Native Ministry, Red Lake, Ontario, Canada. They were with our good […]
Saturday, March 21 This is the largest yearly event in our nearby, very small village. It brings in lots of people – many Amish – as funds raised are for the fire company and a local Amish school. As you can see, it snowed the night before the sale… …and the morning sun was hazy from the […]
