Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
How did that happen? It seems like she should still be a preschooler – but she is now a loving, delightful seventeen-year-old. A “creative” 17. 🙂 Opening her gifts The funny part of the party. I thought she and her dad were doing a selfie until I saw the picture. Jana has some kind of phone […]
We love you, Grandpa and Grandma
Saturday March 5 & Sunday, March 6 What fun to find these in my camera. Nsimba was taking pictures. 🙂 Our oldest granddaughter, Elizabeth Elizabeth and her sister Hannah Lydia (Elizabeth’s youngest sister) Anthony (their nephew – our great-grandson), and Elizabeth. Elizabeth and Nsimba wanted pictures with us before the family left for Maine on Sunday […]
We love you! Grandpa & Grandma High
Tuesday, January 26 – a few days after the big snow. Cerwin was concerned about the amount of snow on the roof, so pushed it to the ground – which meant the boys had to shovel again. 🙂 Their big brother Josh (left) and his friend Sam arrived to hang out in the man cave […]
Saturday, September 12 Pictures while waiting for the wedding party. Us Debbie and her dad. They had no idea that I was taking this picture. Garth (grooms cousin) Everyone had a s’more package – a gift from the bride and groom – so roasting marshmallows over candles became a good way to spend time while waiting for […]
Saturday, September 12 The Receiving Line After the wedding party and parents left the sanctuary, Nate gave the audience directions for the rest of the afternoon. Pictures from the receiving line. This is my brother Dale and his wife Dot. They had to be the first ones to leave the church, as they were in […]
Saturday, September 12 The Ceremony The guys all came in together: Dustan, Corey, Blaine, Nate, Jordan, Josh Gloria was the first bridesmaid to come down the aisle. Gloria, Maddie, Marcia, Chelsey, Diana Here comes the bride! I took all these pictures without flash, so the focus is soft and if there was movement there is a […]
Saturday, September 12 The first thing we did on the wedding day was go to the barn where the reception would be held. We had punch to deliver for the hors d’oeuvres table. This sign was beautifully decorated with flowers when we came back that evening. I was responsible for the punch bowl, and this […]
Monday, September 7 Nothing – positively nothing – outside of my relationship with the Lord – makes me happier than to enjoy time with our children and their children and getting a glimpse into their lives. Monday was a relaxing day for us – no deadlines or appointments. Elizabeth looking through a cookbook. Mark on his cell phone. He […]
Sunday Evening, August 16 We became part of the surprise when Chris (our daughter-in-law and Jenna’s mother) asked if we would text Jenna on Sunday evening, asking if they could show us their house. I had recently mentioned to Jenna that I would like to see it, and Chris knew that. Chris said we should get there about […]
Saturday, August 15 This visit was for Jared and Jesse’s 2015 birthdays. Jared hit the jackpot – and emptied the machine of tickets. 🙂 Skittleball This is my favorite Chuck E Cheese’s game. Trying the jackpot game again after the tickets were replenished. He did it again! Jesse’s “loot” Jared gave Jesse all his tickets, plus […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, July 21 Since Lydia is studying culinary arts, I thought it would be fun if she cooked a meal for us before going to her last work camp for the summer – to Colorado – and then home to Maine. She went shopping for the ingredients she needed. SautĂ©ing garlic Delightful, delicious venison steak, […]
Saturday Morning, July 18 This is has been in our neighborhood for a long time, but only become a tourist attraction and sanctuary in the past nine years. We have been wanting to take this tour, and this seemed like the time to do it. When I grew up, we knew this as the Darlington farm. From the […]
Friday Afternoon, July 17 When we were here on Wednesday, I made reservations for Lydia and Diana to go on the zipline course. While I was with the boys – during their archery class – Jana took pictures (with my camera) of Lydia and Diana getting ready for their zipline experience. Instructions Heading toward the starting platform. […]
Friday Afternoon, July 17 The boys went on a nature course with a guide while the girls waited to go ziplining. As we walked toward the archery range, he taught them about looking for food while in the woods. He gave them directions and safety tips before they began aiming at targets. It almost looks like this […]
Friday Morning, July 17 When looking for local things to do for Cousin’s Week, I came upon this alpaca farm owned by the Longeneckers. I rarely drive on this road, and was not aware there was an alpaca farm so close to Manheim. Donna Longenecker is on the left. It is easy to tell that she loves their alpacas. […]
Thursday Afternoon, July 16 Before going to Sky Zone, Ian prepared dessert for supper. To jump at Sky Zone, you have to wear their special socks. These are the four who jumped – Lydia, Jesse, Jared, and Ian They were joined by second cousins, Peyton and Baily and their mom Crystal. Crystal’s brother, Ted, (our nephew) […]
Wednesday Afternoon and Evening, July 15 Refreshing Mountain is about nine miles from our house, but I haven’t been there for years. On this day we went to swim, and to check out some other activities they offer. We made reservations for a few things on Friday. Jared and Jesse playing a game while waiting […]
Wednesday Morning, July 15 I took the three boys to Annual Kid’s Day at Esbenshade’s Garden Center. (Diana was working, Jana needed to rest after her first evening at work since her surgery, and Gloria decided to stay home with Jana.) The first feature of the morning was a representative from Zoo America, Hershey, PA, with […]
Tuesday Afternoon, July 14 After our snack/lunch at Freeze & Frizz, we walked to Lititz Springs Park to feed the ducks. I had also planned to stop at Wilbur Chocolate – next to the park – but it felt like it would make us feel rushed, so we chose to feed the ducks and eliminate […]
Tuesday Afternoon, July 14 Unless you are from this area, Lititz looks like a strange name for a town. It is pronounced Lit – its. Lititz was founded by members of the Moravian Church in 1756 and was named after a castle in Bohemia near the village of Kunvald. In 2013 Lititz was name America’s Coolest Small […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]