Valentine’s Day
~~~ Tuesday, February 14 Blackworth Restaurant, Lititz ~~~ Because Cerwin spent a lot of time honoring me for my birthday a week earlier, I reserved this meal to honor him. We like this fairly new restaurant which isn’t far from us if we want to go out together for a special meal. They did a […]
Supper – Made & Delivered by Nate & Lauree
~~~ Monday Evening, February 13 ~~~ We looked forward to this visit and meal by our grandson, Nathan, his wife Lauree and their sweet Emmy. Diane is here from Maine to help her daughter Abby before and after the birth of their fourth child. She was pleased to enjoy the meal and visit from Nate […]
The Beginning of Another Day
~~~ Tuesday, February 7 ~~~ When outside, I noticed the hazy moon. As long as the earth continues,there will be planting and harvest.Cold and hot,summer and winter,day and nightwill not stop. Genesis 8:22 International Children’s Bible
One More Birthday Celebration
~~~ Monday, February 13 ~~~ My sister Nancy took our daughter Diane and me out for my birthday breakfast. We chose Our Little Dutch Cafe because Nancy had never been there. I got my favorite “Dippy Eggs (over medium) and home fries. (Dippy Eggs is the name on their menu.) You probably have to be […]
Our 13th Great Grandchild
We are excited to welcome our 13th Great Grandchild, Renee Erin. She was born February 21, 2023, to Nathaniel and Abby Zuck. Photos from Abby and her mom, Diane Myers.
A Sunset Almost Too Bright to Photograph
~~~ Sunday, February 12 ~~~
My Birthday Week – Day 7
~~~ Saturday, February 11 ~~~ Following a busy week, I was delighted to have a quiet Saturday and just enjoy relaxing and feeling blessed for have reached 79 years of age. Neither of my parents lived to be this old. Mother died at 52 and Daddy died at 77. Sunlight travels ninety-three million miles. Don’t […]
My Birthday Week Celebration – Day 6
~~~ Friday, February 10 ~~~ Pedicures at LV Nails, Kissel Hill. I called our daughters to see if they were into getting luxurious pedicures. I could do that this year since Diane is here from Maine. Diane was driving here from Maine when I checked with her. She asked me to check with Abby (center) […]
My Birthday Week Celebration – Day 5
~~~ Thursday, February 9 ~~~ Cerwin asked if there is anything I wanted to do for the 5th day of my birthday week. I replied that I would like to go to Boscov’s for shoes. I recently noticed that two pair of my winter shoes were coming apart. (I don’t have that many shoes so […]
My Birthday Week Celebration – Day 4 – Evening
~~~ Wednesday, February 8 ~~~ It was a special delight to spend the evening with our children at Iron Hill Restaurant, Lancaster, celebrating my actual birth date. Jere, Kristen, Diane, Jeff, Deb, Roy, his mom Barb and Cerwin. Same group – another angle. From the other end of the table. Deb took some cell phone […]
My Birthday Week Celebration – Day 4
~~~ Wednesday, February 8 ~~~ My actual birthday began with breakfast at Hearth and Harrow which is the closest restaurant to us – about 3 miles. This breakfast/brunch was initiated by my oldest brother, Dale, who is several years younger than I and his wife, Dot. We had a delightful time, enjoying breakfast and conversation. […]
My Birthday Week Celebration – Day 3
~~~ Tuesday, February 7 ~~~ This was the day Cerwin brought me a Subway roast beef sub for lunch. We shared a 12″. Oh, yum. He also came home with a pretty bouquet of flowers. He knows that I like flowers in wintertime. I am anxious to see the lily buds open. I am seeing […]
My Birthday Week Celebration ~ Day 1 and 2
~~~ Sunday, February 5 ~~~ My birthday week celebration started on Sunday when we were invited to a meal in our church fellowship hall. The meal was initiated by one of our deacons (Ryan) and his wife Jess who take their service to the church very seriously. At the end of each year our deacons […]
A Frigid Winter Day is Good for Spreading Manure
~~~ Saturday, February 4 ~~~ I heard the sound of equipment in the field below us about 6:30 am and knew it was a perfect day for spreading manure on the fields because the ground was frozen. By 7:54 the sun was up, and I could see the truck and the manure. You might think […]
The Homestead Pond Has Been Updated Again!
~~~ Friday, February 3 ~~~ When we drove by the pond at 9:30 am, Mountainside Excavators, Inc. was putting stones around the pond. By the time we came home in the midafternoon, he was finished. I didn’t take these pictures until two days later when the pond was frozen. The area that is not stoned, […]