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Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

Parasailing, fireworks, waterfalls, and reunion highlight Eicher vacation

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Wednesday evening—everyone is taking it easy tonight. Mose, daughters Susan and Verena, and son Benjamin went fishing . We put in a long day so it was relaxing to them to go take the boat on the lake. The rest of us are outside around a campfire. It is so peaceful out here. We had … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Cakes and Frostings

Hop in the pony buggy for the last day of school

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It’s a nice sunny day for the clothes to dry, and we have the lines filled with laundry. We have been blessed with several rains over the weekend and this past week. P1080497 Here's the pony and buggy, giving a ride to Lovina's cookbook photographer … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

Guess who’d rather plant garden barefooted?

As I write this, we are almost through March. April 1 is already Friday. Next week our three children will be home from school for spring break. Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Thursday. After spring break there are only nine more weeks of school left. It is hard to believe how fast this term … Continue Reading ››
Beverages, Cakes and Frostings

Children learning to read German; grape juice boiling and family reunion

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Saturday we attended my family gathering at my sister Liz and brother-in-law Levi’s place in Berne, Indiana. All eight of us siblings were in attendance. Some of the married nieces and nephews didn’t attend but we still made a nice-sized group to enjoy the day. Like every year, our parents are greatly missed at these family … Continue Reading ››
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Eichers celebrate wedding anniversary; countdown begins for daughter’s wedding

BensBirthdayCake2015WhippedToppingEditedToday, July 14, is son Benjamin’s 16th birthday. We want to bake him a cake, but I forgot to ask him what kind he wants before he left for work at 5:30 a.m. With eight children it’s hard to remember which is everyone’s favorite. Tomorrow, July 15, … Continue Reading ››
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All hands on deck for busy June days with the Eichers

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Last week was a busy one, with attending two weddings. Daughter Elizabeth and Timothy are table waiters in a wedding again on Friday. Elizabeth has her dress done but needs to finish her cape and apron. The dress that Elizabeth will wear to a wedding. … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Cakes and Frostings

Welcoming a late spring with baby ducks and rhubarb coffee cake

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If we thought spring weather was here to stay, we were wrong. Today the temperature is in the mid-30s, and we are having snow flurries all morning. The wind is so cold. All is quiet here at the Eichers. Everyone is gone for the day. I did the morning work, mopped the floors and am folding … Continue Reading ››
Cakes and Frostings, Desserts

Happy preparations for Thursday wedding include homemade angel food cake

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We had a lot of fog this morning. The schools had a two-hour delay because of the fog. This made for some happy children! It has been a lot warmer this week with the temperature almost reaching 50 degrees on Monday. Sure gives a person spring fever. I am hoping it will be nice and warm … Continue Reading ››
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Fall treats: Driving the buggy through fall colors, a hog roast, cider and popcorn

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The Eicher household dog, Izzy, finds a cozy spot of sunshine in a doorway.
The Eicher household dog, Izzy, finds a cozy spot of sunshine in a doorway.
First of all, I would like to thank all the readers for … Continue Reading ››
Breakfast, Cakes and Frostings

Memories of loved ones flavor the week

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It’s a little after 7:00 a.m. As I look out toward the east, it looks like it will be a beautiful day. The red glow of the sun is beaming over the trees. What a sight to behold. And only our Master Artist can create such wonderful art. The four youngest children left a few minutes … Continue Reading ››